KUMUSTA!! Wow...what a crazy couple of weeks I've had, life in the Philippines is fast-paced and they're keeping me busy that's for sure! Today marks the beginning of my third week in Manila and I can't actually believe I've been in the here for only 2 weeks, I feel so settled and at home here already! Everyone has been so welcoming, made some good friends and witnessed many blessings! Anyway, I'm known to have the memory of a goldfish, but I'll attempt to rem...

Hello!! With just one week to go, preparations are now well under way and it's gradually sinking in. I can't help feeling that I'm bound to forget something...but I'm still very excited! I'm convincing myself that I know what to expect when I actually get out there, but I'm aware that the culture shock and alterations in day to day life will be unfamiliar territory to me (whether it be the food, language barrier or poverty). So with all these expectatio...