Staying IN...

Staying IN…


So I decided to stay in today and reflect on what’s been going on the past few days. A lot of things have changed in so many ways. So here is the recap.

PJ Mansion:

I moved into this place called PJ mansion and my first night was a disaster from the word go. The place was noisy all night long. Even though the place was huge with four closets I am glad I moved to another room. Smaller, especially the closets (damn I sound like Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City. Damn if I just didn’t put an exclamation mark on my manhood.) but it’s quieter by like a factor of a million and I get better internet connection on the 6th floor.

But the week I moved out here the drama with the family began.

The Fam:

So for the past one and half months that I’ve been here, I was living with Royd’s house. All the while I thought he and I were good. But he was weaving this tale to his parents about how I treated him. Now I know I am not perfect, and especially since my way of thinking is different from his or anyone here in the Philippines for that matter. But I thought that as long as we communicate our differences then we should be able to work things out. But their lies the problem, they don’t communicate, Mannang Tess and Royd. I talked to them one on one, and in groups, as well as in front of Auntie Sol, and even she concurred that they should just talk to me about their feelings or misgivings about me. Yet they choose to not say anything directly to me and instead talk about me.

FMA:

So Joemar has been awesome, he’s been taking me to see different schools of FMA. Yesterday we went to this place called CAMP CRAME. It is the HQ for the Police, and hey had all these foreigners training different style of FMA. It was fun took a lot of pictures and met interesting people, and saw their styles. I also met some guys from Cacoy Doce Pares, which was cool, especially when they did some ESKRIDO techniques. That was awesome. Met this guy Albert and his instructor GM Bert or Mang Bert, he’s cool. Looking at him you would never guess he is an FMA Grand Master, but he does know what he’s talking about. Their style is more Largo based but he has great footwork. Most largo based system usually do.

Oh I met this one guy who teaches Modern Arnis, forgot his name. Well it was hot at the gym but they told me it was cool in the locker room. I went inside and this guy was there. The basic intrusive questions were asked, like how much I weigh, and how well do I get around. Then he said, “What about sex?” So not the locker room talk, especially with this old man. I didn’t know how to react, I answered honestly and when he asked what I was doing in the Philippines, I said I am here to become a minister. Then he goes, ALLELUIA!!! Didn’t see that one coming huh?

I also have a student as well. Her name is Jonna, she is the Manager of the building I am living in. She is taking 2 classes a week and she seems committed. And she picks up the stuff quickly. We first started with class once a week but she can handle more. I need to advertise myself more; I would get some curious inquiries but no bites yet. I know it will change soon but still. But I do have to find some place to work out. My room is just way too small especially if I get more students. I need to talk to someone at PCU or maybe the other schools around me. That’s it I have to make some new contacts in this building. I am sure they can help.

What’s next….