How did I get in this situation? Those following the vlog, saw it – but today I just want to step back and review how it turned out I’m in another country while my wife and kids are experiencing the next SARS is in China and it is spreading. It started back in November, 2019 – when I returned to …
True Passion – Sharing and Teaching People How to Earn a Living
“Back at it” – The Alpha Rock Capital partners have let me loose and to do what my passion is – to share and spread the good word. Alexa and I took a trip to Quezon City (my old home from 2010!) to speak at Ace and Andi Estrada’s Manila Mastermind e-commerce event. A few hundred attendees there, all local …
Meeting Old Friends in Manila
Had a pleasure to meet up with Alimatar Alli Garangan II and his wife for dinner last week. We met back in like 2009….now we are here 11 years later at dinner with his amazing wife. Reflecting on the meetings we had and the stories. Rounding up more old contacts as we develop local training and help here in Manila, …
What’s Mike upto now Jan 26 -Feb 1, 2020
What is Mike Michelini up to now – Jan 26 to Feb 1, 2020 Happy Chinese New Year – the year of the rat. Just been hanging in my BGC room doing online marketing studying. Corona Virus is getting serious – my wife said it wasn’t a big deal a week ago, but now seems to be convinced it is …
My Ice Princess: Happy Birthday Maggie, Turning 4
My Ice Princess: Happy Birthday Maggie, Turning 4 Time is truly flying by. And having children is definitely the ultimate life counter. My daughter turned 4 years old. She’s up in Shenyang and I had to watch video recordings and a video call from down in Manila. That is tough, not being there for your daughter’s fourth birthday. And it …
First Week in Manila: Volcano Hit, Studio Work
Been a week now in Manila and I know I’ve been quiet. Busy – rested up last weekend after a rough flight w/ bad connecting flight. And Monday morning started off the week with a volcano eruption Welcome to Manila! So in today’s video blog just a walk through some of BGC / Makati and meeting the team I’m working …
Coronavirus: Concerned For My Family in China
The world is so delicate. Here in Manila now a week, and this outbreak in China seems to be spreading. Concerned for my family there. And everyone else preparing to start Chinese New Year holiday. Tweet from Dan Harris How much is still hidden? Is China safe to visit? Would you go there?China confirms 139 new Coronavirus cases The Guardian …
Week plan Jan 19 to 25 2020
What is Mike Up To Now – Jan 19 to 25, 2020 Missing my wife and kids. This is harder than I thought. Wechat video calls are not the same. Recovering from volcano / getting sick – jeez, what a rough week starting in Manila. But volcano seems gone for now (? I hope) and air is better and my …
Arrive in Manila + a Volcano Erupts [Taal Volcano]
Welcome to the Philippines. Just a days in town, and the volcano an hour or so drive away in Tagutay – Taal – decides to perk up a bit. Here in BGC district of Manila, not too much more than a long weekend, and Sunday evening an announcement (I didn’t hear the news until Monday morning) that a volcano nearby …
Ice Lake, Crab Cooking and [Leaving The Kids Behind]
The last video blog with the kids for some time, so enjoy. Unless you’re that friend of mine that can’t stand the baby and kid content, then you’ll have more of the “just Mike” content coming soon. But this video was the last few days of mine in Shenyang, China with the wife, kids, and extended family. Then down to …
Arrived in Manila, Miss Family, Lot of Work To Do
What is Mike Up To Now – Jan 12 – 18, 2020 Greetings from Manila, Philippines. Arrived early Friday morning after a rather rough flight from Shenyang, to Shenzhen (2 hour delay there) and then arriving first thing in the morning Friday to Alpha Rock. (Video blog being created now) Preparing For week w/ ARC – Ready to “rock”, we …
Traditional Northern (Dong Bei) Chinese Meal
Less than a week before I kiss the wife and kids goodbye for a few months and fly down to Manila, Philippines. So how else to celebrate than to get the whole family together and eat a massive meal. Everywhere in the world, but especially in China, this is how people gather. Wendy booked a nice traditional North Eastern Chinese …
Preparing: Dongbei to Manila
What is Mike Up To Now – Jan 5, 2020 to Jan 11, 2020 Weekly update – quick bullet points: * Last few days in my wife’s hometown of Shenyang, China with her and the kids (and the in-laws). * Mother in law on the cancer medication and lets see how it goes. * Flying to Manila, Philippines Thursday evening …
Miles Made a Snowman
The joys of being in north China – taking your son for a walk on a Friday afternoon and ….experimenting with teaching him how to make a snowman with an inch or so of snow
Travel Warnings From US Consulate For Being in China
Just another day living in China. But I am not sure what email list I am on – but this just came in from the American Embassy. 12 mins ago Subject: Updated Travel Advisory From: americancitizensinchina @ state.gov The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for China on December 31, 2019. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise …
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