Lately, life feels like a constant uphill climb, and I’m not sure when—or if—it gets easier. Financially, I’ve been stretched thin. I work seven days a week, balancing my regular job with a part-time job on the side—not because I…
When Understanding Isn’t Enough: A Husband’s Quiet Jealousy
When I Understand, But Still Feel Jealous I trust my wife. I know that. I understand that her male best friend has been part of her life for quite some time, and I know they’re just friends. There’s no…
A Christmas I’ll Always Hold Close to My Heart 🇵🇭🎄
Spending Christmas in the Philippines last year was something I truly looked forward to, but nothing compares to the joy of finally being with my wife and our kids again. From the moment I saw them, my heart felt complete.…
🏆 The “Freedom Card”: Why the Taiwan APRC is a Game Changer in 2026
If you’ve been living in Taiwan for a while, you’ve likely heard expats talk about the APRC (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate) like it’s a golden ticket. For a long time, it was. But thanks to major legal updates that took…
BeeStation 4TB Review: Simple, Private, and Perfect for Family Cloud Storage
If you’re tired of complicated NAS setups or paying monthly fees for cloud services, the BeeStation 4TB might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. After spending time with it, I’m genuinely impressed by how smoothly it fits into daily…
Website Outage Report: What Happened and Why We’re Back Online
Over the past hours, many of you may have noticed that our website suddenly became unreachable. If you tried to visit and ran into connection errors or blank pages, thank you for sticking with us. We’d like to share what…
🛠️ V380 Pro Remote Connection Issue Solved: The Hidden Wi-Fi Setting That Stopped My Camera from Connecting
If you’re struggling with getting your V380 Pro camera to work remotely — even though it works fine when you’re on the same network — you’re not alone. I recently ran into this exact issue, and after hours of frustration…
paulbade.com Turns 12!
12 Years of Sharing My Interests It’s hard to believe, but paulbade.com is now 12 years old! I started this blog back in 2013 as a way to share the things I enjoy and learn along the way—from cooking and…
Remembering Doris Brougham: A Life of Dedication and Inspiration
Today, we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman, Doris Brougham, whose life and legacy have touched countless hearts around the world. Her passing leaves a void that will be felt deeply by all who knew her, yet her spirit…
My Application for Taiwan APRC (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate)
It has been quite a roller-coaster ride while preparing my APRC application. I even had a small hiccup after submitting it. I was born in Taiwan and have been going in and out of the country for more than two…