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Charleston

gas beggars on I-95 and my driving story

by reynz on December 27, 2011

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From that day I moved to Charleston, South Carolina for work, I’ve driven back and forth to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on occasions, long weekends and holidays. From that day forth, I’ve noticed gas station beggars hanging out in rest areas and at gasoline stations along the stretch of I-95 in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. [...]

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the cute guy and my crack

by reynz on May 19, 2011

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there’s a lot of road activity going on here in Charleston, especially along I-26. they must have found out that Reyna is here so major, major contruction is going on to make my 28% less a day living feel like a luxury here. now, add those six-wheelers whizzing along the highway plus the full elements [...]

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trouble at the cashier’s line

by reynz on May 17, 2011

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so i was back at my favorite food mart. the fool mart. tasting did not work. that woman’s peircing eyes meant she knows me. i ordered my fud off i walked to the cashier while picking up 1 drum of apple juice 6 pieces of chickens on one hand and a mashed potato and this [...]

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wild meeting at wild wings

by reynz on May 15, 2011

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I did a budget presentation last Friday at a hotel here. One lovely waitress approached me and asked if I needed something else. I knew she was Filipina. After the presentation, I went up to her to thank her and made chika. She asked if I have an FB account. I said, yes find “Reyna [...]

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I’ve never been to the Old North Charleston area. So, I thought I’d drive to town this Sunday. Old North Charleston is where the big Navy Yard is. It’s officially closed but when I got there, one local told me that it’s actually open. They are still servicing a few fleets. I went there to [...]

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I am really confused if I am still living in America!

April 27, 2011
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This is the kind of apartment I am looking for! But this is in Cleveland, Ohio. About 14 hours drive to Charleston, South Carolina. Duda ko, male-late ako nang todo sa work. Hmm… Bad idea ata. This blog article was the result of this: the property manager responded: “what’s your concern? what’s your concern?” I [...]

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the property manager responded: “what’s your concern? what’s your concern?”

April 26, 2011
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I feel very small today. It was another pretty insulting day. I was going to spend another hour or two at work. I just have tons of things to do. But I decided to leave at 5pm. hoping to talk to the Property Manager. Have you ever felt that way? This was not the 1st [...]

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my apartment owners in charleston just sends anybody inside my apartment without my knowledge!

April 23, 2011
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See that?! They serviced my apartment to get rid of the pest. Well, whatever it is that they put inside my apartment? It did not work. I’m still here jumpin’ around butt naked. And I’m gonna tell santa claus! That’s right! My apartment owners here in South Carolina just sends anybody inside my apartment without [...]

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Protected: cheap living

January 22, 2011
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Protected: How I ended up in Charleston

January 19, 2011
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Da Vinci coded laundromat

January 16, 2011
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(Photo Credits: Here) Last November 2010, I attended a Conference in Washington DC. I decided to stop by in Philadelphia. I left on a Friday. That time, I thought I’d do my laundry Thursday night. But the following morning, there was this note on my apartment door knob that says: “The Charleston Police Department is [...]

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Heated blanket

December 27, 2010
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The weather is ridiculous. It is snowing in South Carolina!!! The cold front must be following my behind! It doesn’t snow in Charleston, ok?! Hahaha! But the snow flurries and snow showers this afternoon was unbelievable. I figured it must be bad in Philly. And it is! They have a severe weather alert at this [...]

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Si Bathman

December 6, 2010
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Naliligo ako kanina. Me narinig ako. “Slow!” Me engkanto na naman?! Alam nyo mga ka-berks, cheap lang tong apartment ko. So, yong walls nya eh cheap drywall ba. Ngayon, yong likod nitong kweba ko is another apartment. I hope. Pinasta ko ngayon ang tenga ko on the wall and listened with deep attention to where [...]

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don’t touch me there

September 21, 2010
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I had a doctor’s appointment this morning at 9:00 am for an augmentation procedure. Hindi na daw pedeng i-augment. Baka kasi pag hinila, bituka na ang lumabas. So, iba na lang. Ah, ok. On the dot, I was there – spirit, body, soul and mind, plus a camera. And so, after the ceremonial knock, knock, [...]

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fluvial parade

September 20, 2010
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So I was really excited this weekend dahil I was invited nga to attend the Penafrancia Fiesta by the Bicol Association here in Charleston. The fiesta was held in Short Stay, a camp ground in Moncks Corner, a good 45 minute drive from Charleston. The place was really nice. Woods, lake, jet ski’s and ducks. [...]

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dry cleaners were not created equal

September 16, 2010
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when i go to the assembly line, my costumes are mostly in whites, with extra piece of clothing hanging in between tied to my neck, ugh! and when i wear whites, strict like a paratrooper, i have some very simple presidential decree requirements. i want them white. noticed something? and this? that looked like bird [...]

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another traffic lecture

September 15, 2010
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No, I have no interest in bashing cops. With the kind of work they do, they don’t deserve it. But I seem to magnet cops in South Carolina and it’s not about my good looks, duda ko suspicious lang talaga muka ko hehe! Here’s my story. I drove to Dunkin Donuts a few hours ago. [...]

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Sunset

September 4, 2010
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I was headed home from work when I noticed the sun. It reminded me of Roxas Blvd. in Manila. I drove around downtown Charleston to find a good place where I could watch the sunset… Capture it with my cheap camera…. There… I just need to find a good parking space… Here we go… If [...]

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costume expenses

August 23, 2010
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you know, you go to work, you wear your costumes, you wanna look good and be professional. wear glass. look smart. all that. but as far as your costumes are concerned, well, you wanna make sure, they’re pressed right. don’t count on me. that’s the part that doesn’t interest me at all. read: na-trauma ako [...]

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pahamak na tuyo!

August 12, 2010
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eh gwapo naman pala ang neighbor ko! kaso I only saw him once, taz everytime I go out, sinasara nya bintana nya or i-o-off ang ilaw. Finally! Lumabas den sya! Tuwang tuwa ako! pero, tipong hindi ata friendly. ba’t kaya ayaw mag smile. Taz bigla na lang syang… “Dude! Whatever it is your cooking, it [...]

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oh caesar!

August 11, 2010
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In Philadelphia, try ordering a chicken caesar salad and they’ll bring you an acre of veggies and a dozen live chickens. I swear to the gods in lettuce paradise that you’d call the salad cops for you’d fear you’re being drowned in veggies! So I thought, ok, let me try to be a healthy freak [...]

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cash advance state?

August 10, 2010
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see that sign?! i made a lot of money on these cash advance and payroll cash advance back when i was writing for pay per pwe and review-hin mo uli. that was back then when they used to pay of up to $125 per 200 words. now? $0.25 per 400 volumes, 12 chapters, 6 series. [...]

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i’m beginning to be country!

August 9, 2010
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i don’t have TV in my apartment. don’t be shock. kaya for weather forecast, i just watch the stars and the moon, check for alignment, and offer chicken blood to these bloody drunken frogs jumping around in front of my apartment hoping for good weather, if not, flood free because the other day, it rained [...]

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Downtown Charleston

August 8, 2010
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(Photo Credits: Here) I decided to check out Downtown Charleston today which is about 14 miles from where I’m staying or roughly 25 minutes drive. I’ve seen so many videos and pictures and how nice the town was. I thought I’d look for the Battery Park. Can’t miss it, they said. The main road is [...]

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Charleston, South Carolina

July 29, 2010
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It’s 97 degrees outside, tumatagaktak ang pawis ko, like the size of Gloria’s too much imported rice that’s drowning the Filipinos, while loading stuff in my car and going over my list, 1 by 1. Let’s see… need golf clubs, pang social climbing. pictures ni Jef? sunugin. credit cards? change name. frying pan, rice cooker, [...]

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