Exactly I could care less if she loves me or my money Neither does mother nature She's only interested in procreation of the species My main concern is that she gives me healthy happy strong children and is a good mother
Yes brother I’m 54 years old and this is exactly how I think. I don’t need her to be in love with me, but respect what I do for her and she’s doing right by me. Being in love is for people under 40. Just my opinion
I avoided most of these problems by having an LDR first then I came here and fell in love with the place. Been here a couple yrs and I don't worry about shit. Do I concern myself with the issue? Yes. But I don't worry about shit. You most definitely need to do your research and make good decisions or you'll be fucked over here. My girl works. Her family has their own money and never ask me for anything. We had an LDR for nearly 5yrs before we met. I had to take care of my parents so I couldn't come to the Philippines. But over that time we got to know each other and the family members. She and my mother were so close. We all video chat everyday. She would call my parents everyday after we talked. Before my mother passed she said boy take your ass to the Philippines. That woman is very special and you'll never find another one like her. So I did as mama said and I'm still here.
I retired at 62, divorced. Went to Thailand until 65, came back to the US, enrolled in Medicare. Bags are packed and 90 day Vietnam visa in hand. I’ll be in country in August. Some people are natural worries, I’m one of them, but it doesn’t stop me from living. Best thing I did for myself was to adapt and overcome, not get involved with a woman and live in the presence. I certainly won’t give up my Medicare and self insure when abroad. Thanks for the blog, love your channel and topics ❤
Since I retired & moved to the Philippines, I have never, not one single time, worried if I made the right decision. I love it here. I have health care here in the Philippines. I do agree, one has to take care of your health. Figure out a budget & stick to it. Don't live beyond your means.
Your happiness is your own responsibility. I had a moment when my plane first lifted off for the Philippines. "What the F*** am I doing?" That lasted about 30 seconds, then my inner voice answered,"I'm doing what I want, where I want, when I want the rest of my life." I've been having the time of my life since my plane landed in Dumaguete Saturday morning. The adventure begins!😊
Good Morning My Brother :) Been living here in IT Park for almost 2 years coming up from living in "Shithole" California ! The pluses vs. the minuses far outway the nuances of living here than the hellhole I moved from...
Good talk Calvin. If you worry a lot you might try this. When ever a fear thought enters your head, match it with a thought of something your grateful for. Do this day in and day out and after awhile you're likely to find your fearful thoughts become less severe and less frequent. Our peace and happiness more than anything depends on what's going on between our ears.
Nice Topic Calvin. It is True the Woman really needs to Show she Truly Loves you if you are going to give up everything to be with her. Even before your Video I have been thinking Hard if it is Truly Worth the Sacrifice. Unfortunately I have seen a lot of Sad Stories involving Men who lost everything. 😢
Old men with health issues, past their prime are worried/overthinking about their “girlfriends” 😂 I am shocked! If you 70 and she’s 20, she doesn’t love YOU, she’s loves what you bring🤣
Pretty much the truth at any age really outside of puppy love 🤣🤣. The faster men accept this hard truth, the easier life gets. Stop living in a fairytale people. We start with the physical and grow to love them and women start with what we bring materialistically and may grow to love us. Nothing wrong with it, it’s just natural.
I think what he is saying, don't give it up because you might need it. What if the Philippines is not for you or if you have a major medical issue and you need to go home.
@@TandCinthePH If old boy doesn't have a solid plan and funds to do it, then he should be over in the P.I. If he can't make it there, he can't make it anywhere.
Sunshine Shoulders Your content is amazing. Being prepared to leave your home country and to live in the Philippines is definitely something you need to plan for it now. Not later like you saidad, I can never live in the Philippines, but I am coming to visit and I'm very excited about that. I think it's very important to be. To plan things out and have have a backup plan as well in any situation. And it's important to enjoy your life as well. Not having to worry about Health Insurance. Knowing that you're covered and secure with that as well. That's very important. That's the one who uses why. I can live there and I had a stroke. You know, so what's up? Be hard me to get around. Thank you Kevin for covering all this for us today.I hope you have a great day.Hope you have a great evening.And I hope it'll rain's there soon.I know the Philippines.Need some rain right now.Hopefully that rain name is Cedric.Nash and i'm your number one fan
I am back in the Philippines again and I feel great with a great decision as always to come back. this is simple at least for me is i either stay at home in Arkansas and look at crack heads walking down my street, or I can enjoy a cheaper life here and be happy as always. so, when someone decide whether or not they can make in the Philippines is not the question. can some of these men make it in the United States which is why they move to the Philippines anyway. Calvin you are spot on again these men just need to go back home and worry back home how they are going to make it. most of these guys don't even go to the doctor in the states using their Medicare. my advice is live and let learn
Last year I didn’t like your channel thought it was to negative because I was Pollyanna mindset about to do all the mistakes you talk about. Really appreciate your channel and the honest truth thank you.
Good to you see Cal. I guess Philippines is a good place to visit for a month....just like people come to Vegas for 3days and then go back to wherever they came from.🤣🤣😏😏😁😁
Like your video a lot well it goes to show you we as black Americans, the atrocities that I ancestors went through and the obstacles that we continue on going through in America, we take that with us anywhere and prosper if left alone in this obvious the Philippines are not out to hurt you But they look at you. Like a celebrity because they love your gesture in a lot of cases you’re not what they thought the Europeans went all over the world spreading bad knowledge about us. I’ve been in the Cambodian community for 30 years to Cambodia for one month and had a good I went to a province where they were orphans and the young children never seen Black people before they wanted to touch my hair and they called it beautiful never have. I had another race of people c call my hair, beautiful
I'm an American ex-pat here in the Philippines. I'm 70. If I get sick and die now, I don't care. It's about time anyway. I'm not 20 or 30 or 40 or even 50. I'm close to death. So, I don't worry about my health care. I worry about not being a burden to my Filipina wife. Second, I don't ask if my Filipina loves me or not. In my case, I believe she does. If she doesn't, then all I have to say is that I love the way she treats me and our children. She really takes care of our family. As far as I'm concerned, love takes a remote second place. But, I do love her a great deal. She proves her love to me and our family by being a good mother, which she most definitely is.
I love Cal’s just sayin it the way it really is. I really appreciate his honesty about the tough topics. I sure wish I could have found his channel before living here full time. Listen to him guys back in the U.S. it is very nice here, but it is challenging.
I'm 65 and my wife is 24. She was born when my ex-wife left me. So I had plenty of time to plan for my retirement here. My Medicare advantage plan reimburses emergency medical internationally. I go back to the US for my checkups every 6 months. Visit my children, Bring back meds and treats. Never been happier. Life is good when you plan right and play by the rules.
Sadly, most expat drink excessively and chase women while in the Philippines. When I'm on my way to the gym for my morning workout, I see them drinking at the bars. Normally, at a time when the average male would be working a job. In other words, outside of drinking and chasing women, they don't have any constructive hobbies. This one of the reasons why their health is in question.
You bring a great deal of insight into living in the Philippines. I've been with and married Filipinas since I was 23 (via the Navy). I can see the downside of living in the Philippines. I've been there a few times and I would not think of moving there unless I could spend about 4-6 months seeing if the daily life is going to work for me. Of course, if you have substantial funds, the risk of making that life changing decision is not as great as someone who has limited funds. If it doesn't work you can move somewhere else. But if you are stranded there because of your financial situation, it could be a bitter pill to swallow.
WOW!!!! you are spot on, I still have my Australian health cover and private health cover, I still have an Australian cell phone number... Do not cancel everything, come to the Philippines and meet your ideal Filipina,...... BUT... be smart...and do not trust anyone but yourself
These guys are worrying all the time and wondering when the next rug will be pulled out from under them. That’s how they ended up in Philippines. Some woman dropped a bomb on them in their previous relationship. Most of us suffer from PTSD because of what a woman did to us. Can I get an amen?
Sunshine Shoulders Your content is incredible Hello, Calvin.. It's always great to hear from you. And it's always great to get some knowledge from you as well. You always give our religion one of the things about everything before coming over to get the plane ticket and come over there. It's all the other stuff afterwards, and you say it's more than just sexist. There's other things you gotta be happy. When you come over here, you can't be not happy. You know what's the point of that? And you said to yourself, I don't you know why would you fly? You know, 8000 miles to a place and you're not gon. Na be happy that doesn't make anywhen I come over there. I wantna be happy and hang out. And I can't wait to get over there. 's no just to say that I've been here. Save it up in the air. And just be happy. I made it over to see my little girl. You know I can't wait. Calvin.I hope you have a great day.I hope you have a great night.And I look forward to seeing NU again on the next video.I'm cedric nash your number one fan
Well,well,well. Dam it Calvin. You got me right between the eyes. Again! One of these days I will schedule an appointment to meet you face to face! Well, the ones you don't meet or haven't met like me suggest reach out to us guys that don't come outside! But man, very appropriate and timely topic. BTW, I'd like to meet these guys and toss in my two cents. Rick Bridges
I think it may be best to do your homework about the Philippines, before you ever go there. However, everyone is different or they may be older and can't find women like they could find in the Philippines. Moving from one country to another country is a big step! As they say "Look before you leap". You don't want to have regrets later on, after you have made that move.....
Been wanting to and thinking about it for a few years. Planning on it actually but the healthcare which I really need is the scary part and really only reason I haven't already done it. Finances are not a problem until you throw potential healthcare costs into the mix. I'm not coming for love just a quite, slower and more affordable life than can be had in the US. And the climate / beaches of course. Healthcare with pre existing conditions is the scary thing but, I have dodged so many bullets and by all rights shoulda been gone long ago. Was ready to call it quits after 11 plus years of dialysis. What I mean is I'm prepared for and ready to go any time. They won't give me another kidney and I ain't never going back to dialysis if this one quits. Roll the dice and live a little before you die.
I would never give up my part B. Just go out like a trooper and enjoy the life. Just, take care of being there and stop thinking bad thoughts. Stay single and remember you should be in charge and you can always find a female. Thank you Calvin 😊
Brother Calvin, I'm grateful for the topics you cover. Retirement in the Philippines is a major decision that I graple with. I want to keep my home in Florida, but don't want it to be a burdensome worry.
Great video Cal, you are spitting facts for sure… i am stunned at how many vloggers complicate life here. This is the easiest place to live. If you are worried about hacking it here, you will fail far faster in the US. It blows my mind that healthcare insurance would be a linch pin in a decision to move abroad. If it is, then living abroad is not for you. Live til you die here, or wait to die in the US. Choose wisely.
Some people make decisions on a whim without having a game plan, and that’s their problem. Not smart thinking. And maybe things go perfectly fine. Most the time it doesn’t. Some guys have a game plan, and although this is the smarter path, sometimes it doesn’t work out, but most the time it does. So, if you’re going to make a huge life change and move abroad, have a good game plan and stick to it. I’ve got a gf and daughter in the Philippines, and I have an exact plan that I want to achieve before I commit there permanently. I don’t want it to fail, so when I’m perfectly ready, I’ll commit to being there on a more regular basis. Patience is a virtue. Learn it guys.
All valid reasons sir. My biggest one is do I give up my condo in the States. I'm always worried about getting sick and having to come back to America. I have no women worries, of course mine is the best. 😅
Happiness is not a location..it develops I think from an attitude of grattitude. Hi Calvin..you know the struggle in USA..the challenges..you found your peace,love and hope. You are looking energized and refreshed. Great advice on health care and worry..worry really waste our energy. We never really can plan for real disaster enough..who would have predicted COVID19 fallout. We know about pandemics..but how many really stocked enough TP? lol. So learn to be adaptable..many function without TP. That is my crazy analogy.
@@BanksLX-x3f toilet paper. People did not ever think there would be a shortage..then those hoarding it. So my point was no matter how well you may plan, you may fail and must be adaptable and think " outside the TP problem"
Sad to hear dudes are halfway around the world, and they aren't happy. Either PI wasn't for them, or they can't adjust. Appreciate the vlog brotherman.
Thank you for your insight, very informative & realistic point of views. Great channel, I'm thinking about a possible move but still working in USA for now. maybe in a year or two, any tips on what & how to research a move like this?
"even if you had all the data you needed to make a decision about anything, the human mind, in the end, when it's time to decide, makes a snap decision." - Alan Watts lol. No matter how much you think, mull, and ruminate about that decision. In the end, you might as well roll a pair of dice. I think this aligns with Robert Sapolsky's latest book Determined. Epigenetics and a lot more than just YOU, is making that decision. Yep, even what happened to your parents before you were born, is information, that was trnsferred to you by your parents. And, everything else. Sorry, we don't have free will. We just act like we do, and that may be the only thing we can do. Interesting.
On one hand you "youtubers" say "stop procrastinating, just make the move to the Philippines. You're thinking about it to much!" On the other hand, they say, " stop moving over here without doing your research, and due diligence. You'll go broke fool!" Crazy.
Women will use you No matter what country you live in or living . 70 year old thinking an 25 could love them . When 70 years old were 25 year old would he marry 70 years old woman unless money wasn’t involve . Do what you want but do not have false dream . She there for money you there for ???? Only you can answer . How can you live like a king on 1500.00 month is false . But life is life … At least you telling truth . But each man has to make the decision to stay or come home .. But some has sold everything to move there and can not go home his income now force him to keep living that life . Sold his house in US A and built one in her country . Now the house stay there no selling or chance not very good . And it he sell it sell at a lost . Not buy house in USA . Mem better listen to this . He giving good advice . Not downing that country . They good people but your money could be reason . Go if you want but you been warned . Don’t cry later
2 months here and have a great girl, good video lots of things go thru your mind. I feel good even on a rush, have just enough money and know I'm lucky with my girl. biggest thing is finding the right health insurance. do you have recomendations.
I DON'T CARE WHERE YOU MOVE TO YOU ALWAYS MUST HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE BECAUSE YOU WILL GET SICK AT SOME POINT BUT IF YOU HAVE GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE AND SOME MONEY YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE 😊YOU ALSO NEED DENTAL😊😊😊 INSURANCE
Hmm... I had no idea that some expats were existing that way. That kind of stuff is something I wouldn't worry about since I plan meticulously. I retire in September of this year and will relocate to Central America next April. Looking forward to it. 😀
Great stuff. I know I will eventually retire there. I'm 48 now. I know that there is the feeling men get to put the cart ahead of the horse. It's just natural. Just make sure you got the whole plan on lock down. It's more than just money.
Can't undo something you did. Can't stress too much. Learn from it and move forward. Too many people live in the past. Or in the future. And they completely miss the now. Make a plan for the future. Adjust as needed, remember the past. Learn from it. But live in the now. If you don't live now then the future will never come.
Rarely have I ever had a relationship last. Women make me happy for a while, then it blah. Instead, I love myself. I have all the cool hobbies I always wanted. Every day, oh boy, it's christmas. I gave up on relationships.
You know I thrived on stress in my 20's and 30's by the time I could retire from the Military, I had seen it all and had well over a decade of time as a Tank Platoon Sergeant. So I was raised on having a Plan and then a plan A, B and C. So yes I overplan everything, but there is literally nothing that I cannot overcome as far as "Bad Luck" goes. I planned my finaces out so carefully I could retire at 55 with no debt and a "Million Dollar" retirement. So laser focus is good, you just need to turn it off once in a while.
For me giving up full VA healthcare makes me wish I was back in states. Just retired when I came here and pretty bored. Not what I was expecting. Quarantine and all that during 1st 2 yrs. Living in NCR due ro wifes previous professional position and stepdaughters colllge dont help. Used to working, being busy and riding motorcycle all over. Big adjustments and not sure dor the best. Especially healthcare ag I get older (wife is not young either) and she'd have helthcare in us also through my Va (Champ Va). Id probably have us leave tomorrow if it was financially feasable to fo back and set up a household and get vehicles and all that comes with that.
Im going back home to the Philippines when Im 64 yrs old , I want to go home now at 59 but I wouldn’t have my Medicare. One year not having medical insurance I can handle. When Im in the Philippines i will just enjoy the freedom , no ladies .
Hey Mr nice following you. So if people dont claim their price at same day. It goes to somone one you meet at street? Good idea!! Great to hear you assisted the rickshaw guy. Sweet!!:) Who gets the remaining 500?
Was there for one week. Finally I saw the old man and very young girl couples. I never saw the young ladies smiling. The old guy looked miserable. Just like you said, she was on her phone. Each couple I saw they weren't talking at dinner and her body was turned at an angle away from him. I dated one filipina that is 40, I'm 53. We fit and we're having a blast!!! The signs you said to look for were there. She literally handcuffed me. We are still communicating and making plans to see each other again.
Body language is important but just because a man is old doesn’t mean he can’t be fun to be with, or be a nice polite guy. Or in his own way be desirable. Take Groucho M, young women really liked him because he was droll and hilarious. Not all of course, but I doubt whether he complained about this … !!
Hey Calvin , I have a question if you kept your medical plan B on social security and had some medical issues, can you use it in the Philippines or would you need to fly back to the US?
Within 25 seconds Calvin gets to the point of his video and then expounds for 12 minutes, this is an effecient method of delivery. Who else is tired of waiting for 3/4 of a video to get the main point and then you are disappointed. Calvin starts camera, sits down starts his presentation and in 25 seconds he has introduced the main point. Boots on the ground and head not in the clouds.
Most my unhappiness comes from being in a state or feeling of helplessness. Having a problem that you have no ability to fix due to mostly lack of money.
@@robertromero8094 Guess your so rich that you never had to worry about fixing the car to get to work when the car repair is $1200 and you got $600. Or saving up your money and doing really good BUT then the Furnace in your houise goes out and its 2 below o and you have to take all that money you saved to fix that furnace.
@mikekinsella2822 I came from the hood. Dirt broke. I sat down for many hours and thought how to make more money. Saving money is for sucker's. Ever try being more than a work slave? Your mind is powerful.
Think about it Calvin. We have been trained as Men to never be satisfied, worry and work longer and harder for some stuff we will never have time to enjoy. Achievem achieve, achieve. Then Guy's wake up and the kids are grown, you're divorced and living in a Million Dollar Mausoleum. It's at that point ( if not earlier) their minds kind of break in to a type of paranoia. Worry about everything.
I have a plan, when mom goes to be with Jesus, I'm sailing my live-aboard sailboat and my 4 charter luxury sailing yachts to the Philippines. I will crew them with Filipinos and keep on doing business as usual. I will do my hobbies full time, sailing and fishing. Is that a good plan? 🙂
Men need to be realistic about moving to the Philippines it’s not only about all the young women yuo can’t get get up and go and expect everything perfect men think realistic
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According to psychologists 92% of the things we worry about never happen & the 8 % that does, worrying doesn't help!
According to me 92% of the things I worry about take place and 8% of them do not. But touche good video brother
Always remember this simple thing " It isn't ,till it is ...
Hey Cal are you service connected?
@@imajokerimasmokerimamidnig7442 if it wasn't I wouldn't be worried to begin with. What planet are you on?
And we get " worry wrinkles"
At 70 years old I wouldn’t worry about if she love me. I would only focus on ensuring she is doing right by me.
Yes what does love have to do with it.
If u got the bread she will make the toast
Exactly
I could care less if she loves me or my money
Neither does mother nature
She's only interested in procreation of the species
My main concern is that she gives me healthy happy strong children and is a good mother
@@joebidet2050 Men of culture approve your message
Yes brother I’m 54 years old and this is exactly how I think. I don’t need her to be in love with me, but respect what I do for her and she’s doing right by me. Being in love is for people under 40. Just my opinion
One of the most realistic down to earth bloggers overseas.
Thanks for the scoop !
Be well
Facts!!!
I avoided most of these problems by having an LDR first then I came here and fell in love with the place. Been here a couple yrs and I don't worry about shit. Do I concern myself with the issue? Yes. But I don't worry about shit. You most definitely need to do your research and make good decisions or you'll be fucked over here. My girl works. Her family has their own money and never ask me for anything. We had an LDR for nearly 5yrs before we met. I had to take care of my parents so I couldn't come to the Philippines. But over that time we got to know each other and the family members. She and my mother were so close. We all video chat everyday. She would call my parents everyday after we talked. Before my mother passed she said boy take your ass to the Philippines. That woman is very special and you'll never find another one like her. So I did as mama said and I'm still here.
I retired at 62, divorced. Went to Thailand until 65, came back to the US, enrolled in Medicare. Bags are packed and 90 day Vietnam visa in hand. I’ll be in country in August. Some people are natural worries, I’m one of them, but it doesn’t stop me from living. Best thing I did for myself was to adapt and overcome, not get involved with a woman and live in the presence. I certainly won’t give up my Medicare and self insure when abroad. Thanks for the blog, love your channel and topics ❤
How long will you stay in Vietnam?
Great idea thanks for sharing.
Were you able to trade US stocks and etf's from Thailand or Vietnam?
Why spend money in communist countries?
Since I retired & moved to the Philippines, I have never, not one single time, worried if I made the right decision. I love it here. I have health care here in the Philippines. I do agree, one has to take care of your health. Figure out a budget & stick to it. Don't live beyond your means.
Your happiness is your own responsibility. I had a moment when my plane first lifted off for the Philippines. "What the F*** am I doing?" That lasted about 30 seconds, then my inner voice answered,"I'm doing what I want, where I want, when I want the rest of my life."
I've been having the time of my life since my plane landed in Dumaguete Saturday morning. The adventure begins!😊
The man speaks the truth! Listen to him.
Good Morning My Brother :)
Been living here in IT Park for almost 2 years coming up from living in "Shithole" California !
The pluses vs. the minuses far outway the nuances of living here than the hellhole I moved from...
I resemble your remarks Calvin , but I'm trying my best to make the most of it. Great video !
Good talk Calvin. If you worry a lot you might try this. When ever a fear thought enters your head, match it with a thought of something your grateful for. Do this day in and day out and after awhile you're likely to find your fearful thoughts become less severe and less frequent. Our peace and happiness more than anything depends on what's going on between our ears.
I think this is men everywhere not just in Philippines
Sage advice... I will definitely take my time and precede my decision with several visits. Thanks again Calvin
I'm in the Philippines since last year and I could not be happier. Peace and simplicity and real love is worth anything I traded.
One of the most truthful channels I’ve found
Calvin! You should be a standup comedian. I love your philosophies bro! Thank u
When John was still around they were like a comic duo. 😂
Bro Calvin,
Great topic, great delivery. Keep up the great work. Stay Strong
Nice Topic Calvin. It is True the Woman really needs to Show she Truly Loves you if you are going to give up everything to be with her. Even before your Video I have been thinking Hard if it is Truly Worth the Sacrifice. Unfortunately I have seen a lot of Sad Stories involving Men who lost everything. 😢
Old men with health issues, past their prime are worried/overthinking about their “girlfriends” 😂 I am shocked! If you 70 and she’s 20, she doesn’t love YOU, she’s loves what you bring🤣
Pretty much the truth at any age really outside of puppy love 🤣🤣. The faster men accept this hard truth, the easier life gets. Stop living in a fairytale people. We start with the physical and grow to love them and women start with what we bring materialistically and may grow to love us. Nothing wrong with it, it’s just natural.
Thanks, Calvin, for your insights from Baltimore.
I think what he is saying, don't give it up because you might need it. What if the Philippines is not for you or if you have a major medical issue and you need to go home.
Hey life is for real we have to get together. I have about the same time to go.
@@TandCinthePH
If old boy doesn't have a solid plan and funds to do it, then he should be over in the P.I. If he can't make it there, he can't make it anywhere.
Sunshine Shoulders Your content is amazing. Being prepared to leave your home country and to live in the Philippines is definitely something you need to plan for it now. Not later like you saidad, I can never live in the Philippines, but I am coming to visit and I'm very excited about that.
I think it's very important to be. To plan things out and have have a backup plan as well in any situation. And it's important to enjoy your life as well. Not having to worry about Health Insurance. Knowing that you're covered and secure with that as well. That's very important. That's the one who uses why. I can live there and I had a stroke. You know, so what's up? Be hard me to get around. Thank you Kevin for covering all this for us today.I hope you have a great day.Hope you have a great evening.And I hope it'll rain's there soon.I know the Philippines.Need some rain right now.Hopefully that rain name is Cedric.Nash and i'm your number one fan
I am back in the Philippines again and I feel great with a great decision as always to come back. this is simple at least for me is i either stay at home in Arkansas and look at crack heads walking down my street, or I can enjoy a cheaper life here and be happy as always. so, when someone decide whether or not they can make in the Philippines is not the question. can some of these men make it in the United States which is why they move to the Philippines anyway. Calvin you are spot on again these men just need to go back home and worry back home how they are going to make it. most of these guys don't even go to the doctor in the states using their Medicare. my advice is live and let learn
Great topic man!
Last year I didn’t like your channel thought it was to negative because I was Pollyanna mindset about to do all the mistakes you talk about.
Really appreciate your channel and the honest truth thank you.
Thanks.
When you help others, you help yourself. 🇺🇸
Im doing that cal I'm working on the right strategy so I don't have to worry
It takes precisely the same amount of energy to have a positive thought as it does to have a negative thought.
I love your common sense !! I have watched many videos for years on Philippines. Have gain much info and no way I move there !
Good to you see Cal. I guess Philippines is a good place to visit for a month....just like people come to Vegas for 3days and then go back to wherever they came from.🤣🤣😏😏😁😁
That's a great point. With a solid plan it can work.
Like your video a lot well it goes to show you we as black Americans, the atrocities that I ancestors went through and the obstacles that we continue on going through in America, we take that with us anywhere and prosper if left alone in this obvious the Philippines are not out to hurt you But they look at you. Like a celebrity because they love your gesture in a lot of cases you’re not what they thought the Europeans went all over the world spreading bad knowledge about us. I’ve been in the Cambodian community for 30 years to Cambodia for one month and had a good I went to a province where they were orphans and the young children never seen Black people before they wanted to touch my hair and they called it beautiful never have. I had another race of people c call my hair, beautiful
I'm an American ex-pat here in the Philippines. I'm 70. If I get sick and die now, I don't care. It's about time anyway. I'm not 20 or 30 or 40 or even 50. I'm close to death. So, I don't worry about my health care. I worry about not being a burden to my Filipina wife. Second, I don't ask if my Filipina loves me or not. In my case, I believe she does. If she doesn't, then all I have to say is that I love the way she treats me and our children. She really takes care of our family. As far as I'm concerned, love takes a remote second place. But, I do love her a great deal. She proves her love to me and our family by being a good mother, which she most definitely is.
I love Cal’s just sayin it the way it really is. I really appreciate his honesty about the tough topics. I sure wish I could have found his channel before living here full time. Listen to him guys back in the U.S. it is very nice here, but it is challenging.
I'm 65 and my wife is 24. She was born when my ex-wife left me. So I had plenty of time to plan for my retirement here.
My Medicare advantage plan reimburses emergency medical internationally. I go back to the US for my checkups every 6 months. Visit my children, Bring back meds and treats. Never been happier. Life is good when you plan right and play by the rules.
Pleased that life was ultimately good to you …
Okay, you don’t have to answer but … did your ex do okay, too?
@@penguinvic9892 IDK but maybe I should send her divorce lawyer a little thank you note. 😆
@@damncars2618 Heh, heh … thanks for the amusing reply.
Why would you get married at 65? How does a legal contract that is one sided benefit you?
@@arnoldjohnson3317 what thing alot of foreigners don't know is if their partners have a Filipino lover. Most do have in the side.
Thank you for getting to the point and not stringing us along. 😊
Sadly, most expat drink excessively and chase women while in the Philippines. When I'm on my way to the gym for my morning workout, I see them drinking at the bars. Normally, at a time when the average male would be working a job. In other words, outside of drinking and chasing women, they don't have any constructive hobbies. This one of the reasons why their health is in question.
You bring a great deal of insight into living in the Philippines. I've been with and married Filipinas since I was 23 (via the Navy). I can see the downside of living in the Philippines. I've been there a few times and I would not think of moving there unless I could spend about 4-6 months seeing if the daily life is going to work for me. Of course, if you have substantial funds, the risk of making that life changing decision is not as great as someone who has limited funds. If it doesn't work you can move somewhere else. But if you are stranded there because of your financial situation, it could be a bitter pill to swallow.
Let's not our emotions cloud our logic
WOW!!!! you are spot on, I still have my Australian health cover and private health cover, I still have an Australian cell phone number... Do not cancel everything, come to the Philippines and meet your ideal Filipina,...... BUT... be smart...and do not trust anyone but yourself
These guys are worrying all the time and wondering when the next rug will be pulled out from under them. That’s how they ended up in Philippines. Some woman dropped a bomb on them in their previous relationship. Most of us suffer from PTSD because of what a woman did to us. Can I get an amen?
My STDs give me PTSD.😂
This guy is speaking all facts
Great video cal these types of videos that make your contains special brother keep up the good work brother have a blessed day 🙏
Sunshine Shoulders Your content is incredible Hello, Calvin.. It's always great to hear from you. And it's always great to get some knowledge from you as well. You always give our religion one of the things about everything before coming over to get the plane ticket and come over there. It's all the other stuff afterwards, and you say it's more than just sexist. There's other things you gotta be happy. When you come over here, you can't be not happy. You know what's the point of that? And you said to yourself, I don't you know why would you fly? You know, 8000 miles to a place and you're not gon. Na be happy that doesn't make anywhen I come over there. I wantna be happy and hang out. And I can't wait to get over there. 's no just to say that I've been here. Save it up in the air.
And just be happy. I made it over to see my little girl. You know I can't wait. Calvin.I hope you have a great day.I hope you have a great night.And I look forward to seeing NU again on the next video.I'm cedric nash your number one fan
You are 100% correct sir, always help others whenever you can.
Stress will affect your immune system negatively and can even kill you.
Well,well,well. Dam it Calvin. You got me right between the eyes. Again! One of these days I will schedule an appointment to meet you face to face! Well, the ones you don't meet or haven't met like me suggest reach out to us guys that don't come outside! But man, very appropriate and timely topic. BTW, I'd like to meet these guys and toss in my two cents. Rick Bridges
I think it may be best to do your homework about the Philippines, before you ever go there. However, everyone is different or they may be older and can't find women like they could find in the Philippines. Moving from one country to another country is a big step! As they say "Look before you leap". You don't want to have regrets later on, after you have made that move.....
Been wanting to and thinking about it for a few years. Planning on it actually but the healthcare which I really need is the scary part and really only reason I haven't already done it. Finances are not a problem until you throw potential healthcare costs into the mix. I'm not coming for love just a quite, slower and more affordable life than can be had in the US. And the climate / beaches of course. Healthcare with pre existing conditions is the scary thing but, I have dodged so many bullets and by all rights shoulda been gone long ago. Was ready to call it quits after 11 plus years of dialysis. What I mean is I'm prepared for and ready to go any time. They won't give me another kidney and I ain't never going back to dialysis if this one quits. Roll the dice and live a little before you die.
You're definitely right Calvin, Giving up your health care As an older foreigner. and coming here is a major decision...
Thank you my friend
I would never give up my part B. Just go out like a trooper and enjoy the life. Just, take care of being there and stop thinking bad thoughts. Stay single and remember you should be in charge and you can always find a female. Thank you Calvin 😊
Brother Calvin,
I'm grateful for the topics you cover. Retirement in the Philippines is a major decision that I graple with. I want to keep my home in Florida, but don't want it to be a burdensome worry.
“Joy is exactly what is happening, minus our opinion of it.” Joko Beck, Zen teacher
Great observation 👍
True happiness is not found in a place , neither a women or a man, but only true happiness comes from God above
You are becoming a force of nature. Quite impressive.
Here for the duration.. No regrets whatsoever, although beat most of you guys to it by decades. May not be Paradise anymore but it sure beats Joisey!
Great video Cal, you are spitting facts for sure… i am stunned at how many vloggers complicate life here. This is the easiest place to live. If you are worried about hacking it here, you will fail far faster in the US. It blows my mind that healthcare insurance would be a linch pin in a decision to move abroad. If it is, then living abroad is not for you. Live til you die here, or wait to die in the US. Choose wisely.
Some people make decisions on a whim without having a game plan, and that’s their problem. Not smart thinking. And maybe things go perfectly fine. Most the time it doesn’t.
Some guys have a game plan, and although this is the smarter path, sometimes it doesn’t work out, but most the time it does.
So, if you’re going to make a huge life change and move abroad, have a good game plan and stick to it.
I’ve got a gf and daughter in the Philippines, and I have an exact plan that I want to achieve before I commit there permanently. I don’t want it to fail, so when I’m perfectly ready, I’ll commit to being there on a more regular basis.
Patience is a virtue. Learn it guys.
All valid reasons sir. My biggest one is do I give up my condo in the States. I'm always worried about getting sick and having to come back to America. I have no women worries, of course mine is the best. 😅
Good deal Cal. Great as usual
Very good points, we definitely gotta get our ducks in a row and in order first and not just jump out there with no planning
Happiness is not a location..it develops I think from an attitude of grattitude. Hi Calvin..you know the struggle in USA..the challenges..you found your peace,love and hope. You are looking energized and refreshed. Great advice on health care and worry..worry really waste our energy. We never really can plan for real disaster enough..who would have predicted COVID19 fallout. We know about pandemics..but how many really stocked enough TP? lol. So learn to be adaptable..many function without TP. That is my crazy analogy.
Hello Laura
What is TP ?
@@BanksLX-x3f toilet paper. People did not ever think there would be a shortage..then those hoarding it. So my point was no matter how well you may plan, you may fail and must be adaptable and think " outside the TP problem"
Sad to hear dudes are halfway around the world, and they aren't happy. Either PI wasn't for them, or they can't adjust. Appreciate the vlog brotherman.
That's some good info on the plan B. I'm going to sign up when I can
That can happen at any age. You need to be happy.
Thank you for your insight, very informative & realistic point of views. Great channel, I'm thinking about a possible move but still working in USA for now. maybe in a year or two, any tips on what & how to research a move like this?
"even if you had all the data you needed to make a decision about anything, the human mind, in the end, when it's time to decide, makes a snap decision." - Alan Watts lol. No matter how much you think, mull, and ruminate about that decision. In the end, you might as well roll a pair of dice. I think this aligns with Robert Sapolsky's latest book Determined. Epigenetics and a lot more than just YOU, is making that decision. Yep, even what happened to your parents before you were born, is information, that was trnsferred to you by your parents. And, everything else. Sorry, we don't have free will. We just act like we do, and that may be the only thing we can do. Interesting.
Man thanks for your input you’re so right why give up your life in the states to be miserable in the Philippines 😮
On one hand you "youtubers" say "stop procrastinating, just make the move to the Philippines. You're thinking about it to much!" On the other hand, they say, " stop moving over here without doing your research, and due diligence. You'll go broke fool!" Crazy.
True! Frustrating!
Can we do both? 😅
I said have a solid plan! Watch the video again and stop being petty.
You are the best.
Women will use you No matter what country you live in or living . 70 year old thinking an 25 could love them . When 70 years old were 25 year old would he marry 70 years old woman unless money wasn’t involve . Do what you want but do not have false dream . She there for money you there for ???? Only you can answer . How can you live like a king on 1500.00 month is false . But life is life … At least you telling truth . But each man has to make the decision to stay or come home .. But some has sold everything to move there and can not go home his income now force him to keep living that life . Sold his house in US A and built one in her country . Now the house stay there no selling or chance not very good . And it he sell it sell at a lost . Not buy house in USA . Mem better listen to this . He giving good advice . Not downing that country . They good people but your money could be reason . Go if you want but you been warned . Don’t cry later
2 months here and have a great girl, good video lots of things go thru your mind. I feel good even on a rush, have just enough money and know I'm lucky with my girl. biggest thing is finding the right health insurance. do you have recomendations.
I DON'T CARE WHERE YOU MOVE TO YOU ALWAYS MUST HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE BECAUSE YOU WILL GET SICK AT SOME POINT BUT IF YOU HAVE GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE AND SOME MONEY YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE 😊YOU ALSO NEED DENTAL😊😊😊 INSURANCE
Hmm... I had no idea that some expats were existing that way. That kind of stuff is something I wouldn't worry about since I plan meticulously.
I retire in September of this year and will relocate to Central America next April. Looking forward to it. 😀
You are on to something..youtube gives you something to do each day..others don't have this "something to do each day"..affects their happiness..
TH-cam wasn't a part of my original plan when I made my decision. The point is that most of us are here with a flimsy plan or none at all.
Great stuff. I know I will eventually retire there. I'm 48 now. I know that there is the feeling men get to put the cart ahead of the horse. It's just natural. Just make sure you got the whole plan on lock down. It's more than just money.
Can't undo something you did. Can't stress too much. Learn from it and move forward. Too many people live in the past. Or in the future. And they completely miss the now. Make a plan for the future. Adjust as needed, remember the past. Learn from it. But live in the now. If you don't live now then the future will never come.
Rarely have I ever had a relationship last.
Women make me happy for a while, then it blah.
Instead, I love myself.
I have all the cool hobbies I always wanted.
Every day, oh boy, it's christmas.
I gave up on relationships.
Those dog and chicken noises give me strong nostalgic PI vibes.😂🐕🐔
You know I thrived on stress in my 20's and 30's by the time I could retire from the Military, I had seen it all and had well over a decade of time as a Tank Platoon Sergeant.
So I was raised on having a Plan and then a plan A, B and C. So yes I overplan everything, but there is literally nothing that I cannot overcome as far as "Bad Luck" goes.
I planned my finaces out so carefully I could retire at 55 with no debt and a "Million Dollar" retirement.
So laser focus is good, you just need to turn it off once in a while.
healthcare is my biggest concern.
For me giving up full VA healthcare makes me wish I was back in states. Just retired when I came here and pretty bored. Not what I was expecting. Quarantine and all that during 1st 2 yrs. Living in NCR due ro wifes previous professional position and stepdaughters colllge dont help. Used to working, being busy and riding motorcycle all over. Big adjustments and not sure dor the best. Especially healthcare ag I get older (wife is not young either) and she'd have helthcare in us also through my Va (Champ Va). Id probably have us leave tomorrow if it was financially feasable to fo back and set up a household and get vehicles and all that comes with that.
Excellent video
Im going back home to the Philippines when Im 64 yrs old , I want to go home now at 59 but I wouldn’t have my Medicare. One year not having medical insurance I can handle. When Im in the Philippines i will just enjoy the freedom , no ladies .
People over worry and overthink moving to Philippines
The Philippine people are poor but they are happy
Hey Mr nice following you.
So if people dont claim their price at same day. It goes to somone one you meet at street?
Good idea!!
Great to hear you assisted the rickshaw guy. Sweet!!:)
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Don't worry be Happy 😊
Great information!
Guam is a territorial part of the US. But point taken!
Was there for one week. Finally I saw the old man and very young girl couples. I never saw the young ladies smiling. The old guy looked miserable. Just like you said, she was on her phone. Each couple I saw they weren't talking at dinner and her body was turned at an angle away from him. I dated one filipina that is 40, I'm 53. We fit and we're having a blast!!! The signs you said to look for were there. She literally handcuffed me. We are still communicating and making plans to see each other again.
From one lockdown to another 😅 it happens
Body language is important but just because a man is old doesn’t mean he can’t be fun to be with, or be a nice polite guy. Or in his own way be desirable.
Take Groucho M, young women really liked him because he was droll and hilarious. Not all of course, but I doubt whether he complained about this … !!
Hey Calvin , I have a question if you kept your medical plan B on social security and had some medical issues, can you use it in the Philippines or would you need to fly back to the US?
Veteran Affairs-65 year old USMC
Within 25 seconds Calvin gets to the point of his video and then expounds for 12 minutes, this is an effecient method of delivery. Who else is tired of waiting for 3/4 of a video to get the main point and then you are disappointed. Calvin starts camera, sits down starts his presentation and in 25 seconds he has introduced the main point. Boots on the ground and head not in the clouds.
Most my unhappiness comes from being in a state or feeling of helplessness. Having a problem that you have no ability to fix due to mostly lack of money.
That's a lazy problem. That's a didn't plan for the future problem.
@@robertromero8094 That's not fair or completely accurate. Donald Rump has money, now look at his future.
@@maximusindicusoblivious180 more money more problems. Look at him before he tried to make America great again after the demon Obama ruined us.
@@robertromero8094 Guess your so rich that you never had to worry about fixing the car to get to work when the car repair is $1200 and you got $600. Or saving up your money and doing really good BUT then the Furnace in your houise goes out and its 2 below o and you have to take all that money you saved to fix that furnace.
@mikekinsella2822 I came from the hood. Dirt broke. I sat down for many hours and thought how to make more money. Saving money is for sucker's. Ever try being more than a work slave? Your mind is powerful.
Dont waste your time if you're no longer happy with your situation.. just come back here in states..
👍 good morning Calvin
Good one Cool Cal!!!
Think about it Calvin.
We have been trained as Men to never be satisfied, worry and work longer and harder for some stuff we will never have time to enjoy. Achievem achieve, achieve.
Then Guy's wake up and the kids are grown, you're divorced and living in a Million Dollar Mausoleum.
It's at that point ( if not earlier) their minds kind of break in to a type of paranoia.
Worry about everything.
I have a plan, when mom goes to be with Jesus, I'm sailing my live-aboard sailboat and my 4 charter luxury sailing yachts to the Philippines. I will crew them with Filipinos and keep on doing business as usual. I will do my hobbies full time, sailing and fishing. Is that a good plan? 🙂
Crew with Filipinos is very good. Not sure who you gonna charter to. Not many can pay.
Men need to be realistic about moving to the Philippines it’s not only about all the young women yuo can’t get get up and go and expect everything perfect men think realistic
Well done.
Thanks.