Kamusta Kayo! I am called Tito or Kuya Don by Filipinos

I grew up very poor. We had a dad, but he struggled with jobs that did not pay enough to feed six (6) kids. When I was ten years old, I cut grass on weekends to help my mother buy milk and eggs. By 16/yo, I had a full-time job, a ’55 Chevy 2dr car, and had met my future wife Emiliana “Emily,” a Filipina long-haired beauty. By 17/yo, I had an apartment in Vallejo, California, while finishing high school in Napa, CA. I did not have much time for sleep, but hard work, dedication, and Christian faith were my cornerstones. We married when we were both 18 years old in a Christian congregation where we met at 16. =========================================================================

My grandkids think this is a real Tiger.

Emily was pretty at 16 and still cute today. See her at: https://www.youtube.com/c/emilyleskeglobetrotter

Emily Leske in the Philippines 2021

See my underwater photography & videos at: https://www.youtube.com/dleske

Update for Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. We were at the Edgewater Dive & Spa Resort Inc. Located in one of Asia’s premier scuba dive destinations, Edgewater Dive & Spa Resort is an idyllic exclusive location nestled amongst acres of lush tropical gardens on the water’s edge of Dalaruan Bay in Puerto Galera. Only three hours from Manila via private van/boat transfer. https://edgewaterresort.co/ – I did my first dive here today, more on that later.

Name: Edgewater Dive & Spa Resort Inc.Address: Edgewater Road, Puerto Galera, 5203 Oriental Mindoro,
PhilippinesPhone: +63432873774 https://www.facebook.com/EdgewaterDiveSpaResort/

I have lost 40 lbs since we arrived in the Philippines on June 3rd, partly due to walking one mile daily, eating less sweets, Scuba Diving, and the great weather.

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We have traveled to 124 countries, but we prefer the Philippines for its tropical islands, rich culture, and warm and welcoming people. They appear to be paradise-like islands. They call an older man Tito or uncle, and if they say Tito Po, it is like Uncle Sir. Tita is for an older woman or Aunt.

We will log our travels and experiences here. We are Christians. Please see our dear sweet Emily Leske Globetrotter at: Youtube.com/emilyleskeglobetrotter for Travel related videos, Filipina cooking, and helping many Filipino poor. –

—- Tagalog/Filipino:
Kami ay nasa 124 na bansa, ngunit mas gusto namin ang Pilipinas para sa mayaman na kultura, mainit at maligayang pagdating ng mga tao. Lumilitaw silang paraiso tulad ng mga isla. Tumawag sila ng isang mas matandang lalaki na si Tito o tiyuhin at kung sasabihin nila na si Tito Po ito ay katulad ni Uncle Sir. Si Tita ay para sa isang mas matandang babae o Tiya. Mag-log kami ng aming mga paglalakbay dito at mga karanasan. Kami ay mga Kristiyano. Mangyaring tingnan ang aming mahal na kaibig-ibig na Emily Leske Globetrotter sa: https://www.youtube.com/emilyleskeglobetrotter para sa mga nauugnay na video sa Paglalakbay, pagluluto ng Filipina at pagtulong sa maraming mahihirap na Pilipino. –

Don and Emily Leske
Don and Emily Leske
We are 73 yo but feel young and strong!
A family that fights to stay together.
Tito Don has two black belts, which are used only for self-defense. His sons Don Jose and Ben
are both qualified for the black belt. This poor old photo is circa 1992.
—- Tagalog/Filipino >>> Si Tito Don ay may dalawang itim na sinturon, na ginagamit lamang para sa pagtatanggol sa sarili kung kinakailangan. Ang mga anak na sina Don Jose at Ben ay parehong may itim na sinturon. Lumang larawan circa noong 1992.

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Naomi (Leske) Murray – Only daughter and oldest

Daughter Naomi –
My name is Naomi Murray; I am an artisan soap maker and proprietress of Mountain Girl Soap. I live in Oak Run, California, with my husband, Don, and our two Boston Terriers, Rogue and Raven. I received my Soap Maker’s Certification from the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild and my Associate’s Degree in Business from Shasta College. See me at:
https://www.facebook.com/mountain.girl.essentials

https://mountaingirlessentials.com/

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Jeremiah Leske is not afraid to get his hands dirty. “Show ’em how it’s done, son!” 🙂
Alex is a pro machine operator
Polaris-ATVs-on-Don-and-Sarahs-230-acres – Alex runs all the equipment, just like his older brother.
Jermeiah Leske
Jeremiah. Eldest son of Don Jose Leske, eldest son of Donald J. Leske II
Alexander "Alex" Leske
Alex. the Youngest son of Don Jose Leske, mans up a lot to help the family. He runs the machines and equipment like a pro. HE PLAYS GUITAR LIKE A PRO!

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BENJAMIN “BEN” LESKE
I love to show this photo to girls in the Philippines. HA! I am proud of you son, for putting in the time and effort to look so good, but especially for your amazing success in business. I only wish I could have been a better Dad. I sure do feel overwhelmed sometimes by how Nikki has shown us all how great a woman can be. Like your mom, she is a true gem.

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Benjamin "Ben" Leske, 50% "Kano" Filipino mestizo youngest son of Tito Don & Emily Leske. He builds new homes and flips more than 12 homes a year by reconditioning used homes. His wife "Nikki" Nicole Leske is a Designated Broker at: https://www.realestatewithnikandco.com
Ref: https://taylorproconstruction.com Tagalog/Filipino:

Benjamin "Ben" Leske, 50% "Kano" Pilipino mestizo bunsong anak ni Tito Don & Emily Leske. Nagtatayo siya ng mga bagong bahay at lumilipas ng higit sa 12 mga bahay sa isang taon sa pamamagitan ng reconditioning ginamit na mga bahay. Ang kanyang asawa na "Nikki" na si Nicole Leske ay isang Itinalagang Broker sa: https://www.realestatebynikandco.com
Ref: *Pagmamay-ari ni Ben ang kanyang sariling kumpanya! Ref: https://taylorproconstruction.com
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As a Washingtonian, born and raised in Tacoma. I earned my BA, from the University of Washington’s Milgard School of Business. As a former employee of a Multi-Million dollar hedge fund, I have extensive experience working with the demands of high-net-worth individuals. While working at the Hedge fund I noticed a need in the Real estate industry for competent professionals that listen to the goals and needs of their clients as well as the ability to properly negotiate high-dollar transactions. See:
https://www.realestatewithnikandco.com/
Our granddaughter is Taylor Leske, and her dad Ben is our son. A quarter Filipina or Mistiza, Taylor is a Licensed Real Estate Broker and works for Nik and Co. – Ref: https://www.realestatewithnikandco.com/taylor-leske Plus she is in college to be a Nurse, wow what a wonderful woman she has turned out to be. We are here for you Taylor anytime you need us. You put family above everything else, just like Filipino families do!

Ang aming apo, ang kanyang ama na si Ben ay anak namin. Isang quarter Filipina. Si Taylor ay isang Lisensyadong Real Estate Broker at gumagana para sa Nik and Co – Ref: https://www.realestatewithnikandco.com/taylor-leske

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Parker, son of Ben. Staci ex/Ben, Taylor.

THE ENTREPRENEUR

An entrepreneur is a person who organizes and manages any real enterprise, this means especially a business with considerable initiative and associated risk. The exploitation of any kind of money making venture or entrepreneurial opportunity may include design actions such as to develop a business plan that is specific and written, acquire the human, financial and other required resources, and to be responsible for its success or failure. According to Paul Reynolds, founder of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor; “By the time they reach their retirement years, half of all working men in the United States probably have a period of self-employment of one or more years; one in four may have engaged in self-employment for six or more years.” It is my humble hope and goal to share my life success so that you, the reader, will not have to make the mistakes I have made. I want you to move on to have real success, and I genuinely hope that this my book will help in some way to set you on the track towards achieving your own financial goals. It is a Kindle eBook…;

Different and Exciting Ways To Make Money Click to see more.  

Ang isang negosyante ay isang tao na nag-ayos at namamahala ng anumang tunay na negosyo, nangangahulugan ito lalo na ang isang negosyo na may malaking pagkukusa at kaugnay na peligro. Ang pagsasamantala ng anumang uri ng paggawa ng pera o oportunidad na negosyante ay maaaring magsama ng mga aksyon sa disenyo tulad ng pagbuo ng isang plano sa negosyo na tiyak at nakasulat, makuha ang pantao, pinansiyal at iba pang kinakailangang mapagkukunan, at maging responsable para sa tagumpay o pagkabigo. Ayon kay Paul Reynolds, tagapagtatag ng Global Entrepreneurship Monitor; “Sa pag-abot ng kanilang mga taon ng pagretiro, ang kalahati ng lahat ng mga nagtatrabaho na lalaki sa Estados Unidos ay marahil ay may isang panahon ng pagtatrabaho sa sarili ng isa o higit pang mga taon; ang isa sa apat ay maaaring makisali sa pagtatrabaho sa sarili sa loob ng anim o higit pang mga taon. “Ito ay ang aking mapagpakumbabang pag-asa at layunin na ibahagi ang aking tagumpay sa buhay upang ikaw, ang mambabasa, ay hindi kailangang gumawa ng mga pagkakamali na nagawa ko. Nais kong magpatuloy ka upang magkaroon ng tunay na tagumpay, at inaasahan kong ang aklat na ito ay makakatulong sa ilang paraan upang maitaguyod ka sa landas patungo sa pagkamit ng iyong sariling mga layunin sa pananalapi. Ito ay isang papagsiklabin eBook …;

Work Ethic

 There is plenty of blight, poor, homeless people and crime in America my friend. Let no one tell you different. I grew up very poor, we had a dad but he struggled with jobs which did not pay enough to feed six (6) kids. When I was 10 years old I cut grass on weekends to help my mother buy milk and eggs. By 17 I had a full time job, a ’55 Chevy 2dr car and an apartment of my own in Vallejo. Hard work, dedication and a Christian faith was my cornerstone mantra.
An entrepreneur has been described as a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. The master entrepreneur is one who has had good success in business after taking risk, then teaches or imparts this life-changing knowledge to another person. In the end it is about the business of making money.
Over time with the love and support of my wife Emily I have become a master at many things, like the several years I spent at becoming a certified master auto mechanic in California. I was factory-trained through an apprentice program at Tiffany Buick in Vallejo (now gone), working under a master mechanic. After many years of hard work and specialized schooling, then finally I passed all the required tests to become an ASE Certified Master auto mechanic myself. Meanwhile I tried various business interests. Continue reading “Work Ethic”

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Kamusta Kayo Manila!

We are coming home to the Philippines June 30th, after 18 hours flight. Two hours flight from Seattle to San Francisco and then 16 hours non stop on Delta Airlines to arrive in Manila finally at about 3am on July 1st, 2022. We are so excited to rent a fully furnished condo and settle down …

Contact

Thank You!
Donald J. Leske Sr.
105 112th ST. South, Box #!62, Tacoma WA 98444 USA
Email me: donleske@  gmail.com  (no spacing, is to fool the phishing)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DLeske 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Donald.J.Leske.II 
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Tito_Don_Leske
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveler.leske/
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Retired with Emily from BCI PROPERTIES LLC, Jan/2020 having sold it to Lynn and Patrick.

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