I just spend 3 weeks in the Philippines with MaryAnn and her twins:

That’s Thania on the left, leaning on Thalia’s arm as they watch YouTube videos on a cell phone.

Sometimes cartoons are the only way to get the girls to sit quietly, when they’re not sleeping.

We went on a few mini vacations together around Cebu and Bohol islands, there are a ton of videos on my YouTube channel (Uncle Ben’s Channel) about this:

I also made many more personal videos, featuring MaryAnn or her daughters:

In just a few weeks I made about 80 videos, mostly less than 3 minutes, some goofy:

My channel gained another 300 subscribers, mostly folks watching in the Philippines.

The channel overall is up to 2.4 million views, with 3800 subscribers overall.

I haven’t written much here on the blog because video seems to be the more relevant medium.

I still enjoy writing, kinda like a guy who owns a modern car but occasionally takes out the ole horse & buggy…

I filled out the K1 (90 Day Fiance) visa to get MaryAnn and her twins over here to live with me.

The K1 states that MaryAnn has 90 days to marry me after she comes here, and if she fails to do so she’ll have to go back to the Philippines. This represents a risk for MaryAnn, what if she comes here and hates my comfortable house and the sunny Florida weather?

It could happen. I think she’ll love my house, and love sharing my life here in Tampa.

Have a great day folks!

Ben Alexander

February 4, 2024