I Found A Solution.

@rakski (141358)
Philippines
August 8, 2018 7:53am CST
Yey!!! I recently found a solution to my long time dilemma. Last March, I posted about me always ending up cold and without comforter almost everyday because my husband as he turns and turns roll the comforter in his body when sleeping. I have been using my "Malong" for the past two nights now. Malong is a traditional tubular skirt in Zamboanga, a region of the Philippines. It has many designs and patterns and very colorful. Some hand woven and some machine made. Malong has many uses. Traditionally, it is use for dance, as cloth but as years went by, people find many use of it. My sister gave me one when I was in college and I always bring it with me when I go to sleep over somewhere. It comes in handy as bedsheet and linen (almost like a sleeping bag). When we go to mountains or other areas where there are no rooms to change, malong serves as our changing rooms. When we have long travel, this serves as my shawl/jacket. Right now, I have three malong. My daughter and husband knows how to use it already when we are traveling. So, hopefully no more cold nights without linen for me.
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@LadyDuck (477659)
• Italy
8 Aug 18
I am glad you found the solution. I wear a T-shirt in winter, because I like to read in bed and my shoulders become cold.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Yes, a big shirt for me when it is cold days. I hope you are coping better with the heat there.
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@LadyDuck (477659)
• Italy
9 Aug 18
@rakski We had pouring rain during all the night, today is not at all hot. I am very happy.
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@arunima25 (91245)
• Bangalore, India
8 Aug 18
That is a multipurpose skirt.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Oh yes, for sure.
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@jobelbojel (36865)
• Philippines
8 Aug 18
I thought malongs are useful.
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@jobelbojel (36865)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
@rakski that is nice. I don't have malongs but I thought it is really useful.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Oh they are very useful. It is a must for me when we travel especially the long travels.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
@jobelbojel oh yes, it is very useful
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Looks the same as a sarong which I use when I go to the beach or pool.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
oh yes, they are almost the same I think
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@sol_cee (38276)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
So it’s like a tug-of-war between you and your husband. Hehe
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
@sunrisefan Yes, that is my malong, my saviour! It is also the picture above but used as a dress.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
oh yes, but he won always. Because I wake up in the middle of the night cold and no comforter.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Best thing to do is to use one similar to those used in camping - a sack-like cloth where you put your body inside. That way, it's yours and yours alone hehehe!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
malongs can be used in many different ways. my sister has one.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
oh yes, very handy and useful.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
@ridingbet done that too.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
@rakski yes indeed. you can even pee using the malong. you sit down and hide your head while sitting and expelling the urine out.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
8 Aug 18
They are very pretty. Nice that you solved your problem.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Yes that is true. I am pretty happy.
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@allknowing (148589)
• India
9 Aug 18
I have never liked sharing a comforter. That tossing and turning will surely make both uncomfortable Glad you solved your problem.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
I am beginning to hate it too.
@toniganzon (72544)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
A friend of mine gifted me this beautiful scarf from Forever21. It's a winter scarf actually and I bring it whenever I travel because it keeps me warm. At night, when it's too cold, I wear a sweat shirt.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
oh yes, that is right. Scarf is very nice and comfy too.
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@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
8 Aug 18
i've always associated the malong with indonesia. it never occurred to me we have them also in zamboanga. yes, i've been someone change clothes inside a van while wrapped in a malong.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
We have a lot here. Two of my malongs came from Cagayan De Oro when my sister was working there. The other one came from Indonesia, a gift from a friend. In Manila, you can buy with our Muslim brothers in Quiapo. I experienced that also. Changing clothes inside a malong in a campsite.
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• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Why don't you buy you're own comforter or kumot so that he won't roll to take the entire comforter. Well, This isn't bad either, my mom also uses it.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
No to another comforter. We use two, one for us and the other for my son. My daughter has her own linen. As for me, I am okay with the malong for now.
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
8 Aug 18
This is a very beautiful clothing item. It is very dressy looking and handmade is it?
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
Yes, there are handmade and machine made
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• Philippines
9 Aug 18
I love wearing Malongs especially when I go to the beach. It can be worn in many ways and I am glad that you have found a solution to your problem.
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@rakski (141358)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
oh yes, that is true. I am glad I did.