🇵🇭 Un-Edited...Philippines Expat... Now in Vancouver... Day in the Life

The vlogger starts his day in Tawa, a suburb of Vancouver, Canada, after forgetting his phone at home. He plans to get some exercise at Fred Ginger Park, which is located on the edge of a mountain with stairs that go down and then back up. This park is described as a beautiful place, though potentially boring for a single person, but great for families. He mentions the proximity to the US border, specifically Point Roberts, which is only about a 20-minute walk away. He observes a high concentration of Teslas in the area, noting that people in Vancouver seem "obsessed" with them. The vlogger expresses a degree of inhibition about filming in public due to cultural differences, contrasting it with his experiences in the Philippines where people are generally more welcoming to cameras. He shares a personal anecdote about his clothing choices, explaining that he typically wears shorts and sandals in the Philippines but had to wear pants due to the colder weather upon his arrival in Canada. He also reflects on how his possessions, like pants, have dwindled over time due to travel and a desire to save space. The vlogger's main purpose for being in Canada is to spend time with his mother, who is selling her house and moving into a retirement home. His mother is 80 years old and wants to be closer to his brother and her grandchildren. He plans to stay with his mother for two months before visiting his father, who lives a six-hour drive away. However, they are waiting for the snow to clear from the highway before making that trip. He acknowledges the limitations of what he can do for his aging parents and emphasizes the importance of spending time with them. He notes the expense of staying in a hotel near his father's location and the slight awkwardness due to not knowing his father's wife well. Fred Ginger Park is highlighted as his favorite park in the area. It was created from the property of a man named Fred Ginger, who died in 1999 and left his estate to the city. The park's main attraction is its extensive set of stairs, which people use for exercise. From the park, one can see the ocean, the ferry port, and Vancouver Island. He describes the experience of going down the stairs as easy, but coming back up as extremely difficult, especially given his current out-of-shape condition. He observes that even when not filming, people in the area seem to give him curious looks. During his walk, the vlogger contemplates future travel plans, including renting a motorbike in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. He also expresses a desire to settle down, get a home, work on his health, and focus on creating informational videos and stories. He notes that he has aged significantly in the four years since he started vlogging, attributing his poor health to a diet consisting of seed oil and McDonald's. He reflects on his past travel style, where he would visit cities for only a day to get a "vibe" of the Philippines, rather than deeply explore individual cities. He finds the housing market in Canada puzzling, noting that many houses are for sale and have been on the market for months, contrasting it with the past when houses would sell quickly with multiple offers. He wonders where the incoming immigrants are living if not buying these houses. He also discusses his struggles with jet lag, which he expects to subside as his body adjusts to the time difference. The vlogger's haircut appointment is at 12:40 PM, and he estimates it will take him about 40 minutes to walk to the barber shop from the park. He looks forward to the simple pleasures of resting after exercise, like sitting in a recliner with a sandwich and a beer. He mentions a personal issue with shoe sizes, as his feet are different sizes and he has a high arch, making shoe shopping difficult. He expresses a strong desire to ride a motorbike around the Philippines again, but this conflicts with his wish to settle down. He considers a compromise: getting a house and living a comfortable life while occasionally taking motorbike tours to different islands or regions, like Panay Island or Negros, and then returning home to upload videos. He specifically mentions a desire to revisit Mindanao, recalling a scenic and busy road between Sindangang and Malave. He admits to loving the Philippines so much that he hasn't explored other countries, and jokes that being blacklisted from the Philippines might force him to do so. He contrasts this with his current desire to explore other countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, but admits his heart is still with the Philippines. He also critiques typical moto-vloggers, wishing they would offer more than just driving footage, such as hotel and food reviews, and interactions with locals. He identifies English Bluff Court as his favorite road in Tawa due to its quietness, nice houses, and proximity to a pine tree park. He notes the abundance of houses for sale and expresses confusion about the current real estate market. He also comments on the pleasant smell of pine and flowers in the area and observes an increase in Canadian flags displayed on houses, which he finds unusual. The vlogger navigates through streets with dead ends, eventually getting directions to the Save On Foods and then to his haircut appointment. He learns about a change in the postal service in Canada, where mail will be delivered to street-side boxes. He also observes that raccoons and crows are digging up lawns in search of grubs, leading people to spray their grass. He notices a prevalence of electric bikes among teenagers, replacing traditional pedal bikes. Upon arriving at the barber shop, he finds that they don't accept cards and he needs to use an ATM to get cash. He is impressed by an ATM that allows him to choose specific bill denominations. He is happy with his haircut, which he plans to grow longer to cover thinning hair at the back.