NERVOUS Showing Grandad Our LAND PLOT in the Philippines

It's grandads first time seeing our land plot on Siargao island in the Philippines! Feeling a little nervous to show him actually. But it'll be nice to finally have a visitor where our new home will be in the future. It's also our first time hiring Filipino workers to come and work the land which turns out to be a bit of a hurdle straight away. But it's all part of the journey!

Our names are Jmayel, Sacha & Story. We traveled to the Philippines Siargao island and fell in love with island life, now we want to make that life more permanent.
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[jcjimc]

Can I suggest that before you build your foundation for your new house that you treat the area for termites. It would also be advisable to dig holes about 1m deep around the periphery of your house with small gravel at the base and insert 3" plastic pipes to enable you to retreat for termites every year. Remember to fit a cover over the top of the pipe so that rain water is kept out.

[hapifeetadventures]

It's so nice to see a young girl growing up close to nature ❤❤❤ please a piece of advice always carry a long stick with you guys to walk around on uncleared area (watch out for the deadly snakes)

[cali]

Jhay, I'm glad that you and you family have learned so much from the Filipino people. I remember the first time you experienced a severe typhoon in your place, destroying a lot of establishments, structures, trees, etc. People were so confused, panicked and so afraid most wanted to fly out to other cities just to escape the uncertainties of Surigao. I remember you, Sacha crying but your daughter Story, full of hope especially since it was the Christmas season. That episode of yours was titled, "Reacting to RAW TYPHOON DEVASTATION Odette Has Destroyed Siargao", and this was my comment...

""You ask, "How are we going to recover from this???" One day at a time.... that's how you recover Jhay... one day at a time. That's how Filipinos do it. After every strong typhoon in the Philippines even in Metro Manila, it is normal to have debris, no electricity, no water in some areas & of course no communications be it telephone, internet or what have you. Usually we rely on AM radios. Food, we just rely on what we were able to store but since most of us are used to this types of calamities, we store more than enough. That's how we learned & I hope you learn from our experience. That's what makes Filipinos resilient in times such as this. Wait till you experience a strong typhoon with flood inside your home where you see all your furnitures, appliances floating. It may seem overwhelming and scary... but still we survive. Maybe God brought you to our country to learn how to be resilient so that wherever you go... you & your family will survive. And when you and Sasha are long gone... Story and the generations after you will remain as survivors because there was a time in your life when a small group of islands taught you how to survive calamities and in the end gave you a big smile after all what happened. There's way more that you have to learn about the Filipino people :-) Be the man to protect your family... be the member of your community who will help them. Numbers 6:24-26""

So what am I pointing at? When you see that the horizon seems to be good, plan and implement while you can. When the horizon seems bleak, hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. When the horizon crumbles because of natural calamities... live one day at a time re-building, remember there is always that light at the end of the tunnel when you keep going. That's WHO the FILIPINO'S are.

[frankmiller]

Nice spot....! However you guys should have on closed toed shoes & have a strong pole stick for moving snakes for protection!!

[Engr.entengquiazon]

Raise the level of your land by dumping some soil as i noticed water puddles when it Rains. To protect your foundation and being washed away when flooding

[norrisbethke]

Don’t forget to position the house to minimize the sun’s rays and heat..a very nice plot with all the flora and fauna, will be watching the build 🙏🏻🇹🇭🇵🇭

[heavenNow]

Even the animals are peaceful.what a country! I wish America learn alot from the Philippines 🇵🇭..

[lynndesagon]

Looking forward to see a swimming pool for Story in your lot. God bless your family. Kisses to my fave beautiful smart island girl Story.

[daddybob]

Hi from New Zealand Jay Sacha, Story and Rob. My Filipina wife Lina, noticed on this video, there are a few fruit bearing trees on your land of different varieties. You might want to seek Filipino advice on which trees they are so you can save them. Bob n Lina. NZ.

[jenniferward]

The land is beautiful so peaceful and the sounds of birds chirping. You did good. Congratulations!🎉

[luisitocatalbas]

Some day l will live the place like this, our BRAIN are always refresh. All of you are WISE BECAUSE YOU LIVE LIKE THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE, GOOD TO YOUR HEALTH. GOD BLESS YOU MORE AND ALL YOUR LOVE ONES.

[victoriacavero]

Congratulations eight mile family, for temporary put wooden fence so while waiting for the house construction at least you can start planting fruit and vegetables, I really enjoyed watching your vlogs❤

[manitolabrador]

Greens on the ground and blue and white sky above! The colors of paradise!

[maryannagibson]

Congratulations and thank you for making the Philippines your home!!! love your area... Story seems like accumulating the province life!

[YUSHUATV]

As a Filipino we are grateful and thankful for your love to our country to settle down permanently and we are all would like to congratulate you and your family as you are now planning to have a permanent land and house where Storey can be grow up in this one of the famous island of the Philippines, There are lots to do to make a perfect or at least not almost perfect place but in few years and month you can manage a better landscape, garden, a vegetable place and for relaxation area, since you buy a big land that can be plan well in the future, GOD BLESS AND MABUHAY...

[annabellicudine]

Story is such a smart young girl. Such a lovely family. Wishing you all the best to the new life you choose. God bless 🙏🏼

[NurseyPooh]

Don’t build under a coconut tree….the coconuts will break stuff and you when they fall. The wind will knock them down in storms! Beautiful property! Plant fruit trees!

[br]

Beneficial to collect rain water and filter it and also have a good solar system.👍😊

[xxxx-resp]

Wow, you have coconuts in your land. It's really a beautiful property. Congratulations! Hope you'll plant fruits like papaya, banana and other veggies. It'll be good experience/learning for Story.

[susancuello]

Story has a permanent tan. Lovely happy child