PPI--February 9, 2016

Something about Filipinos, they love acronyms. They could come up with one for anything. Just one used a ton in the office is the PPI. Can't remember what it stands for exactly. Something to do with poverty and index and something else. Basically it is a ten question survey given to all the clients. We go and meet them at their business or house and then ask them the questions. In Tagalog! Or Taglish I should say. I have to admit, I don't sound too bad! I just need to work on memorizing some Tagalog now instead of just being able to read it. I played barbies with a little girl named Mika Ella. We also got to take Carlos scooter for a ride around the quiet neighborhood block. Made me miss the motorcycle. And Andrew! I had a good chuckle thinking about dad being nervous when Andrew and I took off on it. And for good reason! I also bought little Coca Cola sugar gummies for a piso each, or one peso. I think that is the equivalent to about a half a penny. Anyway, all this PPI data we are collecting, I am still trying to figure out exactly what they are going to do with it. The Nanays get a certain score for whatever their answer is. Some questions are: how many people live in your house? What is the your highest level of education? Do you have a tv/refrigerator/couch? What is your house made out of? And by the way, Nanay made lumpia for breakfast so it was a good day.