Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Balikbayan

These past few days, I have been accommodating friends for a vacation trip (balikbayans in our language) from different parts of the globe and it’s so nice seeing them again for how many years of being away from this place where we’ve met and got to know each other.

I can see to their eyes the feeling of excitement from within just to see their hometown and their families that they’ve been longing to be with, and feel their presence after years of being distant just to look for greener pasture and help their families left behind succeed.

The unending and inevitable stories that they've shared was so interesting and fulfilling in a way, with a realization that they have been to the place that they once dream. Through their beautiful stories you will know the different cultures and practices that other nations have and how hard it is to adapt to their traditions and way of life in a very opposite world they came from or shall I say from liberated to conservative realm. Maybe that’s the reason why Filipinos are very known to be versatile in many ways because we are very eager and enthusiast enough to sacrifice, mingle and learn everything for the sake of family’s needs, pleasure and to make one’s dream come true.

So to all of you guys, enjoy your vacation and spend most of your quality time with your family.

Until next time! ^_^