Back in the USA!

Hi everyone!

Well... after a long, uneventful air trip, I'm back in the US.  Driving is so liberating.  I am working on my blog while listening to Vikings football.  Last night I had a very American meal cooked on the grill.  It feels great to be back - and will feel even better when I'm reunited with my family and my favorite four legged friends soon.

Overall, my experience living as an ex-pat in Manila was good.  I made lots of awesome new friends, saw a lot of really beautiful places, and was successful with regards to the work I was sent there to do. 

So let me just say:

I DID IT!!  I made it!  And it was good.

Thank you to everyone who supported me.  I will never forget the kindness shown to me by Filipinos, fellow ex-pats, Concurians, and my friends and family.

Memories xoxo

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That being said, I still have a few experiences I want to blog about.  Not necessarily in chronological order though...

My team put together a fun farewell party for me that included swimming, games, food, singing, and of course plenty of alcohol.  Here are some pics from that!

Some of my party people! Taken in front of Alphaland, where the Concur office is located.

Mel, Precy, me, RC, Dice, Meneth and Pam

Dion and Mikel joined the party too!  So did Dice and some guys from IT.  Yay!

Dancing the night away!

 

 

 

 

RC, me and Dice.  Fierce.

The day before I left, my team and I had breakfast together.  I should mention that gifts started coming my way - it is a custom for Filipinos to give departing gifts.  Everyone was so thoughtful, and now I have plenty of items to remind me of my time in the PI.

Charm, Wella, Joanna, me, Precy, RC, Pam, Mike and Mel in front of my daily lunch spot

I hope to see everyone in the Philippines again - I would love to go back for a visit and I would recommend the PI to anyone looking for a tropical paradise vacation.