I must admit your not my fav. Content provider. But this is one of the best videos you have put out!!!! I plan on retiring early and living abroad most likely somewhere in SE Asia. I think this is a must watch video. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏
This one went deep into thoughts, feelings & purpose. I'm currently booked to visit the Philippines near the end of the year for 2 months. Then that will be followed by additional visits over the next 3 years for 2-6 months at a time. After that I'll be there full time and that's something I'm very much looking forward to. Although the kind of life I'll be living won't be what most people want that end up moving to the Philippines. As for me, I'll be learning to speak Ilocano fluently over the next 3 years because in reality there won't be many foreigners in the area I'll be living, and I think it's essentially to my integration into the culture. My thought is that if I can't speak the same language they talk to their friends using it makes it more difficult to be friends with me. Because of that I'm putting the responsibility on myself to learn their language. I found over time that what makes me happy in live is to hear the life stories of those who are winding down the last years of their life. Instead of reading books, I love hearing these stories and learning from their life experiences. While growing up my best friends were the WW2 vets and my weekends were always spent helping them in their yards while they told me the stories of their lives. What I feel compelled to do now is to hear the stories of the people of the provinces of the Philippines. But I know that in order for that to become a reality they need to be able to tell me their story in their native language. I'll then translate these stories and share them via TH-cam or other platforms so these stories don't end up passing away when they do. But all that said you were absolutely right on the items you covered in the second half of the video. Kindness goes so incredibly far in the life of individuals, and it gets more rare every year. Even in a society where everyone gets a trophy, people don't get called out for the great things they do, or when going above & beyond expectations. When everyone gets a trophy, it doesn't provide much incentive to push beyond the minimum. (All just my thoughts, so feel free to disagree). But all that said, kindness towards others isn't a trophy, it's providing a basic level of respect with an attitude of gratitude. I did well at expressing that kindness & gratitude for many many years, but after watching this video I realize that I've stopped doing that. That I've succumb to doing the same thing as everyone else. Looking back I now realize that I stopped after both of my parents passed away in addition to all of my old friends (WW2, and Vietnam war aged friends). After that realization it becomes evident that I need to get back to my roots of kindness with an attitude of gratitude. That by practicing it now while in the US, I'll be able to have it again full time when I visit the Philippines without having to try. Thanks my friend for this video, as you've helped me recognize something that I lost, and that by my own actions I can get back again. Much love brother and I hope you have an incredible day!
I am learning Tagalog and a little Ilocanos. There are some Tagalog and Ilocanos vlogs online. I also am learning it from my Filipina girlfriend. But, I won’t move to the Philippines for a while. I have visited the Philippines and plan to visit it more. I was in the province and did meet one American in town while I was there. I would like to have Filipino and western friends. If I move there, some day, I hope to play guitar at a club a couple nights per month, do some part-time math or physics tutoring, go on a daily walk, and go swimming regularly.
Wow! Thanks for sharing these life changing moments and choices so eloquently. May I suggest that in addition to doing TH-cam videos, put your words for others to read. You have a true talent there. 👍
I wait for your next video as always and wonder why you don't have a much larger fallowing, I watch TH-cam far more than i watch TV so keep those video's rolling
Nice photo collage pieces.I plan to get back into art upon moving there when the surfing is down, riding my bike, practicing music.Getting good at cooking fresh fish on the cheap.Keeping both peckers up.
My Father God Rest His Soul was a World War 2 Veteran and came through London and stayed in Coventry and went through the D-Day site which is actually tomorrow my time well today. Actually it's 79 years to that faithful day which I call the most important day in human history I'm just saying
I watched this video when you first published it and have just watched it again now. Thanks for the honest relevant discussion. I am moving to the Philippines November 15 hopefully permantly, your comments about getting away from shitty cold wet miserable weather is so relevant, i find it so depressing. I agree about needing a sense of purpose and having something to occupy your time and mind, i am bringing over a bass guitar i used to play 20 years ago and will relearn that along with getting my motorbike licence 3 years ago so i can legally travel around the Philippines and explore. Thanks for posting.
As a guy going through something of a transition myself, I think this was your best video yet, Phillip. As a gym rat my whole life, thankfully I’ll always have that to occupy at least some of my time. Unfortunately, I don’t think the Philippines is the answer for me relationship wise, but I hope you find what you’re looking for there.
Thanks for your appreciation John. Relationship wise, I feel the same. I believe I took a different path which doesn't involve same girl, same city. Unless Ms.Universe miraculously appears to prove me wrong.
I think its awesome. As long as you have money in the Philippines you are king. Filipinas don't care that you are old. They aren't even looking at you......they are looking at your wallet. So enjoy it boys.... just keep a tight rein on the bank account. You will have beautiful women as long as you want.....as long as you have money.
This is one of the best videos in youtube mate, it gives you so much energy and motivation, thank you and well done!!! BTW tomorrow I'll jump on the plane in Heathrow to Manila and after on another one to Palawan, I'm dying slowly in London if i don't😃 Stay safe mate and rock on🤘🇬🇧💙🇵🇭
Thanks for your appreciation! Actually summer is my fave time in London. But I know what you mean about slowly dying there. I'm in Manila now. Let me know how Palawan is. I've yet to visit.
Happy days uncle, words of wisdom, a well researched video, great content and brutally honest, love the dark humour, refreshing change from a normal philopines blogger.
Jolly well good on ya for reminding me of Monty Python here. Wise vid my friend. New subscriber here. I plan to move to the Philippines this year from Southwest Florida. Considering Valencia.
Ah yes our awareness of the racing hands of time our mortality. Just aim to be happy, emotions can decieve us hold us back, our lives are in a slow transitional state and often we are playing catch up.hence why what you did'nt like yesterday dont seem so bad today. I agree with you keep mentally and physically active. Now then, where have i put that tape Debbie Does Dallas.
Very insightful and well thought out. This video is destined to help not only the lives of those that watch it but the lives they in turn inspire. Who knows where the ripple affect could lead. Well done.
Very true mate those thoughts i went back to school @55 got my amateur radio license i talk the world ,when i go to the Philippines i operate ham radio from the province of Albay to keep busy while on my travel's I'm surprised how many female Philippines operator's i talk to some contacts last hours , my wife don't mind after a few weeks i travel to Boracay spend a few weeks walking on the beach seems to be a good mix .then back home to Australia ,now retired @59 i will be in the pines much more as i like to be entertained , going through some bad stuff at this time ,Philippines is like a type of medicine .
Great to hear about your return to school and new radio venture. Sorry to hear you're also suffering. I'll be back in Boracay this year also. Keep your pecker up my friend!
Wow that was pretty insightful thinking and you're correct have a plan and stay motivated during the day exercise and enjoy life it will pay dividends in the long run And there is no rule saying you have to get into a relationship that will lead you in many different directions good or bad
@@BiggWorldCinema Nice to know you’re a fellow Houellebecq fan. Yes I read Platform and enjoyed it immensely. I recall it takes place in southeast Asia and involves lots of hanky-panky with beautiful young women. A story to which you can relate, I presume? ;-)
I thought my happy place was Philippines and Thailand. I thought after I found a gf all would be good. Nope. I needed to keep busy doing something productive to occupy my time. The mall , bus trips and exploring get boring quick. The gf wasn’t the answer either. I’m back home rethinking my plan. Some ex pats start a business. I know why but I’m not going to try that. Good video I relate to your thoughts 💭
Thanks for your appreciation Mo! I went through similar thoughts. You need to be find your happiness from within. I soon realised that I didn't want to be tied down to a readymade family. That's not my path. I get lonely at times, but I'm more content on the freedom trail.
Retirement means having the freedom to fly to Hong Kong for the weekend and still be able to support your Filipina family. Retirement is just moving from the US to the Philippines and still live in Comfort.... Retirement planning starts the day you work your first career job...and not 1 year before you move to the Philippines.... Retirement is paying Cash for everything from a car..house...and endless vacations.... Retirement is selling your House in the US for $450,000 and buying one in the Philippines for $150,000 USD... Retirement is when you stop working...but your Money keeps on Working for you ☺️
Great video...When I first started watching your channel I thought you looked a bit weird with those glasses and hair but I guess you can't judge a book from it's cover. But please get a haircut and new glasses 😊
Purpose doesn't necessarily have to have a direction. Isn't that what Murakami and Knausgard are telling? Drift on the coincidences, like you seem to be doing yourself; surfing life. Choose your waters is all it takes.
Rudderless purpose. I like that. I just get absorbed with Murakumi and Knauusgard who speak my language and appeal to lonesome drifters. Any authors of the same ilk that you can recommend?
@@BiggWorldCinema Just finished reading "The Narrow Land" by Christine Dwyer Hickey which I thoroughly enjoyed. On a deeper level about inspiration, creative block and ambition, describing a summer in the life of the American painter Edward Hopper and his wife. With your background it should appeal to you.
Good subject matter... Always have a good plan with goals... Since many consider this being your last 3rd of your life... live your best life... Recapture your health and try to enjoy life. Buying a scooter 🛵 and establishing your independence and see sights.. The Philippines 🇵🇭 is blessed with natural beauty and sweet woman... Be in no hurry.... take a very long vacation.
8:18, Can you answer a question for me. I see many videos were the Filipinos love to play acoustic guitar. I don;t see it as often in Thailand vids. Is this something you see on a regular basis there. Filipinos playing acoustic guitars??
You can buy a one way ticket with a forward ticket for $14.00 to another place is Thailand, Singapore or Malaysia. Good luck. I plan to move to the Philippines this year from Southwest Florida. 👍😎
Yes as @Frank says, buy an onward ticket. In fact you need an onward ticket or return ticket out of the country within the period of your first visa, which is normally 30 days. The airline company or Immigration might wish to see it. But it's a dummy "legit" ticket that expires after 2 days.
Keywords...money, scooter, dive mask, snorkel, flip flops with heel strap, cenomar, girlfriend in her 20s, a/c bedroom, ice cold beer, vodka, cigarettes, lounge chair, laptop, sitting in plastic chairs for hours on end, living in Cebu forum, viagra, 30 dollars a day just on food and beer...
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I must admit your not my fav. Content provider. But this is one of the best videos you have put out!!!! I plan on retiring early and living abroad most likely somewhere in SE Asia. I think this is a must watch video. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Liked and finally subscribed!!! Just saying
You look much better with short hair.
Going deep
Taking time for reflection
Showing gratitude
These behaviors are free
Yet powerful
Thank you
Thanks for your thoughts Philip...you stand out as a TH-camr 🎉
This one went deep into thoughts, feelings & purpose. I'm currently booked to visit the Philippines near the end of the year for 2 months. Then that will be followed by additional visits over the next 3 years for 2-6 months at a time. After that I'll be there full time and that's something I'm very much looking forward to. Although the kind of life I'll be living won't be what most people want that end up moving to the Philippines. As for me, I'll be learning to speak Ilocano fluently over the next 3 years because in reality there won't be many foreigners in the area I'll be living, and I think it's essentially to my integration into the culture. My thought is that if I can't speak the same language they talk to their friends using it makes it more difficult to be friends with me. Because of that I'm putting the responsibility on myself to learn their language. I found over time that what makes me happy in live is to hear the life stories of those who are winding down the last years of their life. Instead of reading books, I love hearing these stories and learning from their life experiences. While growing up my best friends were the WW2 vets and my weekends were always spent helping them in their yards while they told me the stories of their lives. What I feel compelled to do now is to hear the stories of the people of the provinces of the Philippines. But I know that in order for that to become a reality they need to be able to tell me their story in their native language. I'll then translate these stories and share them via TH-cam or other platforms so these stories don't end up passing away when they do. But all that said you were absolutely right on the items you covered in the second half of the video. Kindness goes so incredibly far in the life of individuals, and it gets more rare every year. Even in a society where everyone gets a trophy, people don't get called out for the great things they do, or when going above & beyond expectations. When everyone gets a trophy, it doesn't provide much incentive to push beyond the minimum. (All just my thoughts, so feel free to disagree). But all that said, kindness towards others isn't a trophy, it's providing a basic level of respect with an attitude of gratitude. I did well at expressing that kindness & gratitude for many many years, but after watching this video I realize that I've stopped doing that. That I've succumb to doing the same thing as everyone else. Looking back I now realize that I stopped after both of my parents passed away in addition to all of my old friends (WW2, and Vietnam war aged friends). After that realization it becomes evident that I need to get back to my roots of kindness with an attitude of gratitude. That by practicing it now while in the US, I'll be able to have it again full time when I visit the Philippines without having to try. Thanks my friend for this video, as you've helped me recognize something that I lost, and that by my own actions I can get back again. Much love brother and I hope you have an incredible day!
I am learning Tagalog and a little Ilocanos. There are some Tagalog and Ilocanos vlogs online. I also am learning it from my Filipina girlfriend. But, I won’t move to the Philippines for a while. I have visited the Philippines and plan to visit it more. I was in the province and did meet one American in town while I was there. I would like to have Filipino and western friends. If I move there, some day, I hope to play guitar at a club a couple nights per month, do some part-time math or physics tutoring, go on a daily walk, and go swimming regularly.
@@rolandmueller7218 That sounds like a life of both purpose & enjoyment. 👍 Wish you all the best good sir!
@@WhenTheManComesAround best wishes to you in your move the Illocos region!
Wow! Thanks for sharing these life changing moments and choices so eloquently. May I suggest that in addition to doing TH-cam videos, put your words for others to read. You have a true talent there. 👍
I wait for your next video as always and wonder why you don't have a much larger fallowing, I watch TH-cam far more than i watch TV so keep those video's rolling
You and the regular guy are my favorites
I am 37, from Uruguay, latin America. I´m planning to move to Philippines next year. Great video and beautiful life´s advises.
Wise words Phil, very philosophical. Will be saving this to refer to when the dark clouds gather......
Nice photo collage pieces.I plan to get back into art upon moving there when the surfing is down, riding my bike, practicing music.Getting good at cooking fresh fish on the cheap.Keeping both peckers up.
Brilliant 😊
Many thanks!
So many Beautiful Girls there !
My Father God Rest His Soul was a World War 2 Veteran and came through London and stayed in Coventry and went through the D-Day site which is actually tomorrow my time well today. Actually it's 79 years to that faithful day which I call the most important day in human history I'm just saying
I watched this video when you first published it and have just watched it again now. Thanks for the honest relevant discussion. I am moving to the Philippines November 15 hopefully permantly, your comments about getting away from shitty cold wet miserable weather is so relevant, i find it so depressing.
I agree about needing a sense of purpose and having something to occupy your time and mind, i am bringing over a bass guitar i used to play 20 years ago and will relearn that along with getting my motorbike licence 3 years ago so i can legally travel around the Philippines and explore.
Thanks for posting.
Hi Wayne. Thanks for your appreciation. I hope yr move across goes smoothly. Where are you heading for first?
@BiggWorldCinema Cebu to start with, then Bohol. My plan is to travel around and see different places.
I find your videos including this one fun, honest and very thoughtful. Yes live with purpose!! I do.
BTW I will be in the Phils June 14
Thanks for your appreciation Robert. Which places are you visiting in the Phils?
As a guy going through something of a transition myself, I think this was your best video yet, Phillip. As a gym rat my whole life, thankfully I’ll always have that to occupy at least some of my time. Unfortunately, I don’t think the Philippines is the answer for me relationship wise, but I hope you find what you’re looking for there.
Thanks for your appreciation John. Relationship wise, I feel the same. I believe I took a different path which doesn't involve same girl, same city. Unless Ms.Universe miraculously appears to prove me wrong.
Great video once again mate..
Your best video ever. Well done !
Yet another great one!
Hello from Los Angeles and subscribed. . I just discovered your channel. I am glad i did. I enjoyed this.
Pearls of Wisdom 🙂
I think its awesome. As long as you have money in the Philippines you are king. Filipinas don't care that you are old. They aren't even looking at you......they are looking at your wallet. So enjoy it boys.... just keep a tight rein on the bank account. You will have beautiful women as long as you want.....as long as you have money.
Another great video, the content you make is excellent, thanks
Excellent video and thoughts.
Very good points throughout the video. Thank you
This is one of the best videos in youtube mate, it gives you so much energy and motivation, thank you and well done!!! BTW tomorrow I'll jump on the plane in Heathrow to Manila and after on another one to Palawan, I'm dying slowly in London if i don't😃 Stay safe mate and rock on🤘🇬🇧💙🇵🇭
Thanks for your appreciation! Actually summer is my fave time in London. But I know what you mean about slowly dying there. I'm in Manila now. Let me know how Palawan is. I've yet to visit.
Happy days uncle, words of wisdom, a well researched video, great content and brutally honest, love the dark humour, refreshing change from a normal philopines blogger.
Jolly well good on ya for reminding me of Monty Python here. Wise vid my friend. New subscriber here. I plan to move to the Philippines this year from Southwest Florida. Considering Valencia.
Good talk there my friend. I hope you find happiness in the Philippines or wherever.
Very introspective. Sage advice my friend.
Ah yes our awareness of the racing hands of time our mortality.
Just aim to be happy, emotions can decieve us hold us back, our lives are in a slow transitional state and often we are playing catch up.hence why what you did'nt like yesterday dont seem so bad today.
I agree with you keep mentally and physically active.
Now then, where have i put that tape
Debbie Does Dallas.
Haha. You began and finished talking about "racing hands"!😏
@@frank5436
😁😁😁 yes well observed.
Very insightful and well thought out. This video is destined to help not only the lives of those that watch it but the lives they in turn inspire. Who knows where the ripple affect could lead. Well done.
Very true mate those thoughts i went back to school @55 got my amateur radio license i talk the world ,when i go to the Philippines i operate ham radio from the province of Albay to keep busy while on my travel's I'm surprised how many female Philippines operator's i talk to some contacts last hours , my wife don't mind after a few weeks i travel to Boracay spend a few weeks walking on the beach seems to be a good mix .then back home to Australia ,now retired @59 i will be in the pines much more as i like to be entertained , going through some bad stuff at this time ,Philippines is like a type of medicine .
Great to hear about your return to school and new radio venture. Sorry to hear you're also suffering. I'll be back in Boracay this year also. Keep your pecker up my friend!
Great video my friend ❤
Golden words. Thank you.
Masterful video!!! Bravo, and thank you for this!!
Great channel but the bells 🔔 are annoying!
Bells have been turned down now.
I watch a lot of your vids, but rarely respond, but great vid!!!
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Much appreciated!
Good luck trying to find a free place to sit down in the mall. Usually I've found there is no where to sit unless your dining.
Nice one Philip ✌🏽
Glad I found this channel, its honest, real life good advice and examples given, well made. Feels a bit "BBC'ish" the intro anyway. Nice work.
Wow that was pretty insightful thinking and you're correct have a plan and stay motivated during the day exercise and enjoy life it will pay dividends in the long run And there is no rule saying you have to get into a relationship that will lead you in many different directions good or bad
Thanks for your appreciation Les. It's been a rocky ride and I'm trying to avoid troublesome relationships.
😂enjoyed that we had a couple of weeks and had a great time.They all thought my wife was Thai but no she is Philippina 🎉
Good video. The philosophical content is appreciated. Oh and by the way, let us know what you think of Atomised. It's one of my favourite novels.
Thanks! I've read it twice now. Apart from the stories, his covers are always enticing. Love Houellebecq. Did you read "Platform?"
@@BiggWorldCinema Nice to know you’re a fellow Houellebecq fan. Yes I read Platform and enjoyed it immensely. I recall it takes place in southeast Asia and involves lots of hanky-panky with beautiful young women. A story to which you can relate, I presume? ;-)
Go Bigg or go home. Nice essay Uncle.
We’re you wearing your Polaroid shirt while recording this?
Of course. Anally retentive and a fan of Synchronicity 2.
Not just the song by The Police.
I thought my happy place was Philippines and Thailand. I thought after I found a gf all would be good. Nope. I needed to keep busy doing something productive to occupy my time. The mall , bus trips and exploring get boring quick. The gf wasn’t the answer either. I’m back home rethinking my plan.
Some ex pats start a business. I know why but I’m not going to try that.
Good video I relate to your thoughts 💭
I agree a lot of expat life in SE Asia looks purposeless and I unstimulating. I’m planning a long visit to PH, but very worried the boredom factor.
I felt the exact same way; gotta keep that mind sharp with new challenges constantly.! Malls and beer and girls won’t cut it.
Thanks for your appreciation Mo! I went through similar thoughts. You need to be find your happiness from within. I soon realised that I didn't want to be tied down to a readymade family. That's not my path. I get lonely at times, but I'm more content on the freedom trail.
Retirement means having the freedom to fly to Hong Kong for the weekend and still be able to support your Filipina family. Retirement is just moving from the US to the Philippines and still live in Comfort.... Retirement planning starts the day you work your first career job...and not 1 year before you move to the Philippines.... Retirement is paying Cash for everything from a car..house...and endless vacations.... Retirement is selling your House in the US for $450,000 and buying one in the Philippines for $150,000 USD... Retirement is when you stop working...but your Money keeps on Working for you ☺️
Great video...When I first started watching your channel I thought you looked a bit weird with those glasses and hair but I guess you can't judge a book from it's cover. But please get a haircut and new glasses 😊
Purpose doesn't necessarily have to have a direction. Isn't that what Murakami and Knausgard are telling? Drift on the coincidences, like you seem to be doing yourself; surfing life. Choose your waters is all it takes.
Rudderless purpose. I like that. I just get absorbed with Murakumi and Knauusgard who speak my language and appeal to lonesome drifters. Any authors of the same ilk that you can recommend?
@@BiggWorldCinema Just finished reading "The Narrow Land" by Christine Dwyer Hickey which I thoroughly enjoyed. On a deeper level about inspiration, creative block and ambition, describing a summer in the life of the American painter Edward Hopper and his wife. With your background it should appeal to you.
Filipinas like expats with PESOnality... he he he 😂😂😂 Excellent job BWC...enjoyed listening to your random thoughts.
Good subject matter...
Always have a good plan with goals...
Since many consider this being your last 3rd of your life... live your best life...
Recapture your health and try to enjoy life.
Buying a scooter 🛵 and establishing your independence and see sights..
The Philippines 🇵🇭 is blessed with natural beauty and sweet woman...
Be in no hurry.... take a very long vacation.
8:18, Can you answer a question for me. I see many videos were the Filipinos love to play acoustic guitar. I don;t see it as often in Thailand vids. Is this something you see on a regular basis there. Filipinos playing acoustic guitars??
It's all over TH-cam, so yes, they do.
Are you able to purchase just a one way ticket?
I'm planning on coming in September but can't decide how long to stay👍😎
You can buy a one way ticket with a forward ticket for $14.00 to another place is Thailand, Singapore or Malaysia. Good luck. I plan to move to the Philippines this year from Southwest Florida. 👍😎
Yes as @Frank says, buy an onward ticket. In fact you need an onward ticket or return ticket out of the country within the period of your first visa, which is normally 30 days. The airline company or Immigration might wish to see it. But it's a dummy "legit" ticket that expires after 2 days.
@@frank5436 thanks frank👍😎
@@BiggWorldCinema thanks 👍😎
If i go ahead in Berlin and tell a woman "how wonderful she is" she will look at me like a creep and probably shout for help :)
Which part of UK are you from?
Originally Essex my friend.
Then lived in London for 17 years.
Then Brighton for 10 years.
A difficult question to answer now.
@@BiggWorldCinema amazing
Have you ever met Elton John?
Of course all malls are the same.
Good content good writing please put more women in your videos .
what ive noticed from your commenters, some just want to be there for the women and nothing more, theyll learn!
your right about the malls, they are all the same except for one thing the people who are in the mall "DL Wallace"
I should of mentioned that our holiday was in Pattaya 😂
A diamond in the rough.
Blorkies, mate?
Keywords...money, scooter, dive mask, snorkel, flip flops with heel strap, cenomar, girlfriend in her 20s, a/c bedroom, ice cold beer, vodka, cigarettes, lounge chair, laptop, sitting in plastic chairs for hours on end, living in Cebu forum, viagra, 30 dollars a day just on food and beer...
No hair, no teeth, no problem 😂
🍺!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Women like old men? I thought in thailand too? Lol
more meetng up with girls videos. that one where you went to the province was jokes
All The foreign simps love this video