We see lots of Filipino here in UAE, they are everywhere across the country, they are in supermarkets, shops, and even streets. Yes they are one of the major nationalities who reside in UAE. But they are not the only one. How about other Malay like Malaysian, Singaporean, Brunei, and the most same-looking nationality: Indonesian? They -together with the Filipino- reside in UAE too. My dear Filipino friends apparently do not have any idea about this fact. To greet fellow Filipino in Tagalog (Filipino Language) is a polite way to communicate among them, and to speak in English seems to be considered rude. In many occasions they greeted me in Tagalog, I explained (and even apologized) that I don't speak Tagalog. Instead of appreciating my goodwill to avoid misunderstanding they frowned. It confuses me, why do they frown? Is it because the disappointment from unable to see their co-Filipino or is it a distrust? Why cant they accept the fact that this is a whole new era, where ...
In Indonesia, mostly Mother's day is only celebrated by children. When they grow up the forgot the things that make mothers feel appreciated, let alone mother's day. Yes, I am talking about myself, I don't even remember that mother's day is really exist until I checked on Facebook where almost everyone greets happy mother's day to all moms. I am lucky enough to have 2 mothers in this world, one who gave birth to me and other one who adopted me. Both of them are the greatest women I have ever seen in my life. Both of them take a very good care of me and love me truly from I was still a baby until now, their duty is not over yet now that I am married and have a baby, they now still have to take care of my baby. Suddenly today I was thinking, what have I done for my moms during these years?? Have I made them happy? Nini and Mama Aning, thank you for your love to me, I could never repay you... Love you both..!!
"Love is an ugly, terrible business practiced by fools. It will trample your heart and leave you bleeding on the floor. And what does it really get you in the end? Nothing but a few incredible memories that you can't ever shake." --Gabe, Little Manhattan--
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