How could I forget the festive and colorful fiesta of my homeland, Cagayan de Oro City? Known as the City of Golden Friendship, this place never cease to amaze foreigners and tourists with its smiling and accommodating residents. Really, without expecting anything in return. How could I forget my weeknight at the Night Cafe in Divisoria, devouring [...]
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Happy Fiesta, Cagayan de Oro!
Posted in Cultural Diversity, tagged Cagayan de Oro!, Happy Fiesta, Night Cafe in Divisoria, St. Augustine on August 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Filipinos in the Medical Field vs Filipinos Who Are Married to Americans
Posted in Cultural Diversity, Web Logging, tagged Filipinos in the Medical Field vs Filipinos Who Are Married to Americans on July 11, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Why is it that most (if not, some) Filipinos in the medical field are not enthusiastic in meeting or being in the same circle with other Filipinos who are married to Americans? Are they thinking that these Filipinos, particularly Pinays, are lesser than them? Or is it just me that thinks of this? Most of the Filipinos [...]
Black Friday Shopping Galore
Posted in Cultural Diversity, Lifestyle, tagged Balck Friday, Black Friday on November 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Do you know the biggest shopping day in the US? It is the day after Thanksgiving Day, which is always a Friday. It is called the Black Friday. Isn’t it weird? The color black is always associated with sadness and negativity, but obviously, this day is never a bad day for people. Stores, including Internet-based [...]
Thanksgiving Day Is Here!
Posted in Cultural Diversity, Lifestyle, tagged Thanksgiving Day on November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In the midst of economic turmoil, today, the typical American households celebrate the happiest day of the year, the Thanksgiving Day. It is a day to acknowledge the kindness of people around us and life in general. The sense of gratitude is magnified and radiated. It is a day to reminisce the good things that [...]
Tea Party: What Is This?
Posted in Cultural Diversity, tagged tea party on October 19, 2008 | 5 Comments »
My daughter received an invitation from one of her classmates for a tea party. Funny may it seems , but I do not know what this party means. I have never been to a tea party in my whole life. Is this a party with all kinds of tea? Is it a party with no [...]















