I experienced rejection numerous times.

I worked as a janitor in Canada for nine months. It's during that time when I experienced extreme homesickness.

There came a time I gave up when I was overseas. No matter how many times I tried working on my visa, I wasn't able to. When I went back to the Philippines, I still wanted to return to Canada despite the difficulties I encountered.

Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity.

I have English family in Northhampton and have been to England numerous times.

I notoriously get the hiccups. When I get the hiccups, I get it numerous times in one day.