Back to Barracks

I admit it - I've been Singaporeanized. Three years of living in the land of laksa, durian and char kway teow have dulled the survival instincts honed by the streets of Sampaloc. Self-reminders when I get back to Manila:

1. Tighten my grip on my mobile phone. 

2. Zip my handbag. 

3. Wear backpacks in reverse and look like a pregnant woman. Or worse, my dad.

4. Remember that efficiency will cease to exist. Completely.

5. Remember that if Singapore have asshole drivers, Manila would have 5x more.

6. Turn paranoia to full blast.
7. Remember that there's a Starbucks in every corner of the city that could potentially rob me PHP500 daily for a quick caffeine fix.
8. Stay away from the evil, consumerism-driven establishments called malls.
9. Wanted, unwanted, drunk and sober friends alike will crash into my crib. No fail.
10. Remember that there's a weekend job called 'mom's driver'.