Ever since I was little..potatoes cooked in any form has always been my comfort food. I remember my dad used to bring home fries from burger king when he worked there and it would make me stop crying and feel better. I guess things don’t change because potatoes will always be my ultimate comfort food. If I don’t know what to do or if I can’t seem to calm down..potatoes do the trick and since it’s heavy..knocking out after helps too.
Wish I had potatoes now.
Miserable.
IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY: During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt pledged that Filipinos who fight for the United States will be granted citizenship and military benefits. As a result, over 200,000 Filipinos fought side by side with American soldiers during World War II. Shortly after the war ended, that promise was taken back with the Recission Act of 1946. It was not until 2009 when President Obama signed a bill that would give Filipino World War II veterans a lump sum compensation of $15K ($9K for those living in the Philippines) to the less than 18,000 veterans who are still alive today. Yes, such an amount is not commensurate to the benefits they missed out on for over 50 years, but yet to this day a majority of them still have not received such meager compensation. So, LET US REMEMBER THE FILIPINO VETERANS WHO WERE NOT ONLY VICTIMS OF WORLD WAR II, BUT ALSO VICTIMS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED RACISM.
Amen. To the thousands of veteranos who have not received the recognition and justice they so deserve.
Will always be passionate about this cause. Will never stop fighting.
(via snapshotofheather)
This day is not supposed to be this way. I’m supposed to be getting ready for graduation, decorating my cap, ironing my gown but here I am, in bed, crying.
Tomorrow is Pilipino Graduation. I’ll be walking the stage for the first time out of my 2 grad ceremonies. My family is coming into town. I’m singing the Pilipino National Anthem for the last time in my college career. I will be saying a speech to everyone who’s made this journey worth it.
And yet..I’m not one bit excited. At least in this moment..
Sigh..time for bed as usual..
Whole new meaning to this song.
Sometimes..you just have to depend on yourself for your own happiness. Unfortunately with depending on yourself..you get the hurt, the tears and all the other emotions too. That’s life, I guess?
