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ala lipstick complexion

medium - voluptuous :evil:

oysters, mussels, sisig - in that order :evil:

HARD...always! :evil:

Why do you lump yourself in with "balikbayans"? If you were born in the US or were raised there from an age too early to make you have memories of the Philippines, you are not a balikbayan. You are an American tourist in the Philippines. You may have brown skin. You may have some Filipino sounding surname. But that does not make you a Filipino. It doesn;t even make you a balikbayan.

 

A balikbayan is an ex-Filipino who has chosen to immigrate to some foreign land and who has found the means (and perhaps the psychological need) to visit the country he left. Up to this point, I brook no quarrel with tourists or balikbayans. But when they complain and compare what they see here against the better system they claim to have "there" then we part ways. That's like me saying that American foreign policy sucks. I have no right to say so and Americans would certianly take umbrage if they heard me.

 

Don't think being critical is the same as being outspoken. We do that here too. You can be outspoken and still act like a proper guest. Which you are. Cross the line and you over extend your welcome.

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Easy cowgirl...you don't have to loose any sleep over this...haha

I sense your passion for the country but take it for what it is. No need to shoot people down for their differences due to their experiences in life. Just chill... :cool: :evil:

tissue...must have tissue :evil:

bitches!!!... ay BEACHES pala :evil:

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sleepy pa ko :sleepysmiley03:

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Your captivating eyes, they're so...uhhmmm...inviting

hello again, mtc people!  :thumbsupsmiley:

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You rock!!! :thumbsupsmiley:

I came and spent about a month in the Philippines just recently. I pretty much grew up in the US but always had the urge to go back to my home land and possibly stay for good.

I dare not digress, but as a balikbayan, I do believe we are misconstrued. I can assure you that I have nothing against my fellow Filipinos but the main difference is contributed to the diversity in culture, values, lifestyle...etc. For instance, people who are outspoken in the states are considered intellectual and the ones that are not outspoken are considered lame. In the Phillipines, being outspoken is a sign of arrogance.

Rather than misjudging the balikbayans, I think we should think twice and consider their experiences in a foreign land. To become sucessful, one needs to fit and adapt in a diversed environment. One of you will be a balikbayan someday, I don't think it would be fair if you are misinterpreted...right?! I thought so! ;-)