Now, for the rest of the trip. I’m trying to think back to what we have done so far; a lot has been hanging with my family, or shopping. My sister is still being pretty bratty; for instance, yesterday on the way to seeing Tron in Imax, I sat on the right side in the back. She opens the door and goes, “Why are you changing the routine now? Are you not switching? Go to the other side – this isn’t your side.” Yes, I am not lying nor exaggerating, it was like we were 7 again. She was actually getting mad about what side to sit on. Really? I thought we grew out of that years ago. She couldn’t throw her normal fit, which if this were with my parents, she would have and they would have also made me move ha. Since we were with my mom’s best friend’s daughter and nephew though, she kept her cool and got her point across that she was deeply offended that I sat on the right side of the car. I really should’ve recorded these conversations, but I wouldn’t want to embarrass her any more than I probably am right now. Oops.
By the way, Tron was absolutely, I don’t even know. One of my facebook friends described Tron as a “graphics orgasm explosion” with great music also done by Daft Punk, and it totally was. Holy mother of Jerusalem. Loved it. At first, the guy was not that good looking to me. My sister was even like, “OOH He is CUTE!” when they showed him the very first time, and I was not impressed. “My boyfriend’s cuter,” was my response. Throughout the movie, his face started to grow on me, and I found him cuter by the end. Not like that was an important detail or opinion. And I still think my boyfriend is cuter haha.
Why did I go into detail about Tron? This is my PHILIPPINES UPDATE!!!!
To continue with my update, I feel like such a spectacle here in the Philippines. They don’t really see many Americans around here too often I don’t think; so when they see me, they are just staring. It’s not like a creepy eye rape stare or anything; it’s more like a stare of admiration. Even on New Year’s Eve, some of the guys took pictures of me! I don’t think they knew I saw, but yeah it’s kinda hard to not see a huge flash in your direction at nighttime. When we go to the malls, usually I can pick my nose, itch an itch in a place one would normally not itch, at any time with no worry. When I am here, eyes are always watching me, looking at me, so I literally can’t pick my nose or do any of those other “unladylike” things here, haha. It’s weird, I think Asians like me better, and in Italy, they like my sister better. I remember when we went to Italy, she made like every guy’s head turn. But then in the Philippines, that’s me. And it’s weird. I usually don’t really get that kind of reaction, and I’m still not used to it. I honestly didn’t want to turn this into a brag-fest either, so I’ll stop. That’s definitely not the point I wanted to make here, ha!
Today we are going to Tagaytay with my Tita Nini, and I am HOPING we are doing some spa-like things. Tagaytay (pronounced tah-gai-tai) is cooler in climate, and has no wireless service at the house we are staying at (my Tita Nini’s house), so I’ve actually been writing these last 2 posts on word and copy pasting to blogger. Smart, I know. Anyway, Tagaytay is beautiful. My parents were looking into buying a lot here to build a nice home, but the people wanted way to much so they decided not to. It was like the same price as if they were to buy a huge lot and an already built house. A little ridiculous. My parents plan to retire here, and my dad is already looking into moving here a couple months at a time, coming back every couple months to the states. I’m really hoping that my dad will buy me another ticket for here in June, because my cousin is getting married and she wants me and my sister to be a part of it. It’s kindof expensive though. That’s why Armie (my cousin getting married), Grace (my cousin I’m closest to), and me are going to triple-team my dad and beg!
Aside from shopping and Tagaytay, we haven’t seen my family since Sunday and I miss them! I like being here, because here I have family. When I’m in the states, I don’t have family besides my direct family. I don’t have cousins to visit, grandparents whatsoever (really, I have no grandparents- they’re all dead.. it’s not like I don’t want to see them.), or aunts or uncles. Nothing. I wish I could live here longer, or just bring all my family from the Philippines to the US, so I can feel like I have family, and I could just visit them and be around a bunch of family. I don’t have that feeling often, and I think that’s why I don’t like being around other people’s families, because I usually feel inferior, and don’t want to be around other big, huge, close happy families. Because I guess mine is sort of cracked. There is definitely cracks in both sides of the family that need to be mended, however I’m not sure they ever will be. I think I’m going to make myself a promise now that when I’m on my own when I am older, I’m going to try and visit my family in the Philippines at least once every year. I am not waiting 8 years again to see all my family. Not ever again.
On a happier note, I made myself a New Year’s Resolution that I plan on keeping. Now more than ever, seeing meat in stores and eating places makes me so sad. I actually almost get a nauseating feeling whenever I see meat, and then think about the poor animal and what it was going through before being slaughtered. SO, if it wasn’t already obvious from the previous statement, my New Year’s Resolution is to become Vegetarian! I’m extremely excited about it actually, and I feel like I will definitely be, and feel more healthy without clogging my body up with unwanted hormones, pesticides, and whatever else the nasty meat in the US has now. Everyone should watch the documentaries “Food Inc” and “The Cove”, as well as read up on Foie Gras and Veal steak. I think you might think twice about what you eat after these. The Cove is actually my favorite documentary. When I went to the Oceanarium Park here with my little cousin MJ and my family, I found out we were seeing a sea lion show while at the park, and I already wasn’t excited anymore. The whole time throughout the show, the audience loves it. I mean, I used to, too. Everyone’s smiling, clapping, in awe. This time though, I didn’t clap. I wasn’t amused by anything, because I knew the sea lions were acting that way because they were being starved.
Like all these tangents I go off on? I’ll stop.
Today is my cousin Grace’s birthday, and we will be at her place tonight to celebrate with dinner. Then, tomorrow night, we are going clubbing! I’m really excited, because I’ve never been clubbing before – I’m not old enough! So it’ll be fun to go out with all my cousins and her friends, and just have a good time together. As far as home, I miss it a lot, and I miss all my friends, and my Tyler. I have a week left though, so I’m going to make this as absolutely best as I can!
Xox to all, and another update will be coming eventually ;)
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