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Comment on Being Autistic In The Philippines by Allen

Allen — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:39:29 +0000

In reply to Randall Meek. I call it "situational awareness", meaning being aware of what is going on around you. Buy I think it's not just that. Sometimes I am sure people know I am there, but they don't seem to feel any urgency to make way for me. I think it's just different cultural expectations, at least partly.

Comment on Being Autistic In The Philippines by Randall Meek

Randall Meek — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:10:10 +0000

I also deeply dislike that sticky (Malag Kit) feeling. I struggle with it. I often watch my workers “sweat”. They just get a little shiny. I tend to sweat so much that it looks like I’ve been caught in a rain storm.
They also lack what I call spacial awareness, hence the bumping into each other. I really notice this when at the grocery store. They will be the only one in the aisle standing blocking everyone and won’t even notice. I wonder about their peripheral vision. I could go on for hours. The lack of specificity in language and time are a daily struggle. It’s an experience for sure.

I have to tell my wife sometimes “honey you’re in the Philippines”.

Comment on Being Autistic In The Philippines by Allen

Allen — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:51:29 +0000

In reply to Dana Freeman. You definitely need to come visit someday. Once we build the house we'll have a guest bedroom. And a carabao to try riding!

Comment on Being Autistic In The Philippines by Dana Freeman

Dana Freeman — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:36:52 +0000

An interesting narrative on your life in the Philippines. I always enjoy your writings and your insights and perspectives.
One thing I can say is that you certainly have not chosen to live a boring life. Cheers to you for that. I do hope that sometime along I can find a way to come visit the life you have chosen for this stage of your journey.

Comment on Free Range Life In The Province by Moab Mike

Moab Mike — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:59 +0000

Living the dream!
Good for you Allen!

Comment on Did Somebody Say Dragons? by Andres Garcia

Andres Garcia — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:07:28 +0000

Be careful of the Aswang there. They fly out at night to look for their prey. You are not brown enough that you can’t hide in the darkness. Your skin is very pale looking attracting it from the Aswang (witch ). 😉
Good luck on your possible new property!

Comment on Here We Go Again! by Randall Meek

Randall Meek — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:32:45 +0000

Congratulations.

Comment on So This Happened by Allen

Allen — Wed, 22 May 2024 13:33:40 +0000

In reply to Dana Freeman. Thank you brother; that means a lot.

Comment on So This Happened by Dana Freeman

Dana Freeman — Wed, 22 May 2024 01:22:19 +0000

I’m so happy for you. My sincere congratulations to you both! To start a new life at your “advanced age”…lol…is not the easiest thing to do. But, personally, I think you have what it takes to make this work. No, better than work. To make it flourish! All the best.

Comment on The Barangay Captain, The District Hospital, and Zooming Through The Night by Allen

Allen — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:31:55 +0000

In reply to Dana Freeman. There's on-street parking across the road, but I'd be uncomfortable leaving the car there all the time. Edrian's doing better now. Still itchy, but less so. Hopefully even better tomorrow.