About bmiami69

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Citizen Of:

United States

About bmiami69

I am from the United Sates and i came to Asia in 2008. I am a basketball and a tennis coach. When you squeeze an Orange, Orange juice comes out - because that's what's inside! I'm not good at acting mature or acting good but there's a big difference between acting and being. Also many can act good or mature when things are going right but its the times when they arnt that will prove if he or she really is mature. Most people move into relationships to be loved, rather than to be loving. Since most people were not loved as children and their parents did not role model loving themselves, they believe that it is getting love that will make them feel the best feelings - the best about themselves. They go about looking for someone who they feel really sees and values them rather than learning how to see and value themselves. Not valuing themselves, they believe that the only way they will feel worthy and lovable is when someone they value loves them. We are either running to or we are running from. Running to happiness or what we think will make us happy or we are running away from pain and disappointments. Two kinds of relationships. One is the one when we lack something (happiness, security,acceptance) so we go out and take it or do something to convince them to give it while the other kind of relationship which is all about being able to give what we already have inside to a special person and not expecting something in return for it. I can speak English, Spanish, Portuguse

Advice for New Expats

Is the world cruel or kind? Filled with pain or joy? Is it hostile or friendly? Brutal or gentle? Is it filled with misery or hope? Which is it? It is all those things. But you have a decision to make. Which are you going to focus on? Which are you going to pay the most attention? Which perspective are you going to see in it's totality? Which perspective are you going to make the most dominant?

I would love to live in...

Spain (Southern parts)

Favorite Websites:

http:// http://facebook.com/BMIAMI69

Favorite Assignment:

Saving lives

Favorite Cuisine:

Indian, Middle Eastern, Mexican

Favorite Museum:

Earth

Favorite Movie:

Drama, comedy

Favorite Book:

Aristotle

Favorite Sports Team:

Basketball, Tennis, US Football

Some Forum Posts:

Hong Kong: Dream vs. Reality of Living in Hong Kong:

Well I speak three languages but they are not Chinese so not being able to communicate with over 75% of the population in Hong Kong is not enjoyable and very limitating. Many times I would like to have a conversation but cant and I cannot understand a word they make because the tones are very unlike the languages I know. I am from USA and in Miami many English only people tend to complain when the hear Spanish being spoken well if they do end up in Hong Kong it will be a lot worse. Chinese food in Hong Kong aint like USA Chinese food!

Global Expat Forum: U.S. federal employee health insurance:

I will suggest you look up Globalsurance which are an insurance broker for expats and ask them your questions. Good luck, Boris

Global Expat Forum: Looking for international health insurance:

Hello there and I hope I can help you. I am from USA and I moved to Hong Kong four years ago. lucky for me I went through Globalsurance and flew to Asia with a good international insurance plan. First year in Hong Kong and I had to have a Hernia operation and the insurance worked well. I called them and they had a agent waiting for me at the entrance of the hospital. The agent got me a private room which was a lot better then the fancy hotels I stayed at when i first arrived in this city. try giving Globalsurance a call. good luck!

Global Expat Forum: online british tv?:

Yes you can and you can very easily but why? It is such a boring show.

Hong Kong: Cost of living:

Hello Rivelarsi , I am from Miami, USA and I have been living in Hong Kong for the past three and a half years. A apartment measuring 500 sq ft in a old building with nothing more then the apartment (meaning no park,pool,anything) will cost a minimum of 8,000 to 15,000 HK Dollars. To get a nicer place but about the same size which will have a pool and more will cost 18,000 and up. Electricity is alot more in Hong Kong then it is in USA. Food is about the same (25 to 500 HK Dollars per person)and cell phone is a lot cheaper. Use of train will be about 20 to 30 HK Dollars per day.

Hong Kong: Renting or Buying a Home in Hong Kong:

I will say rent if you are not sure how long you will be staying in Hong Kong. The prices for a closet is very very expensive.

Hong Kong: Need info on Hong Kong Cuisine:

Stinky Tofu, Chicken feet, Shark fin,Hot dog in noodle soup, crabs, bean desserts.

Indonesia: Health Care in Indonesia:

You got to look into a expat or a international health insurance plan.

Hong Kong: Health Care in Hong Kong:

Hello, I have been living in Hong Kong for the past three years. I have gone to a public hospital and a private one. Both will help but they are worlds apart. Hong Kong provides hospital care if you are a Hong Kong Citizen if you are here for work or vacationing then you will have to pay. The public hospitals are very busy due to Hong Kong having over 7 million people so if you do go to a public hospital you will have to wait a long time and the service will be very basic like 8 people in one room and most will not know how to speak English. The private hospitals will provide a 5 star hotel experience. You should look into a international insurance plan. Lucky for me after my public hospital experience which did help i went with a broker which led me to a good insurance plan for me. I know of two that can help or give you information. Try giving Globalsurance or Pacific Prime a call or look them up on the internet.

Hong Kong: Friend is visiting/Ask Ting Ting??:

Are you talking about a dog that needs to be taken out or a young kid? If not I think a adventure in this concrete jungle will be interesting for your friend.

Date Joined:

4/22/2010

Total Posts:

45

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