i find it sickening when a foreigner uses the word “filipina”. to me, it doesn’t sound like it’s refering to a female from the philippines; instead, words like japayuki, mail-order brides, and domestic helper came swarming in my mean little head. i don’t know, but i can’t seem to feel proud or at least appreciate the word.

it irritates me that there are pinays who resort to looking for foreign boyfriends/husbands because she sees him as a walking pile of green dollar bills. dyan kayo magaling, utang o limos.

it irritates me again to see websites with photos of pinays advertising themselves as mail-order brides. it’s like, “order a filipina now and you get to have an exotic fuck buddy, a maid and care-giver all in one.” i wouldn’t be surprised if i see a “filipina” for auction on ebay. PULEEEZ—just how low can you go???

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years ago when i was in japan as an exchange student, there was a get-to-know activity so we could introduce ourselves randomly. an indonesian asked me where i came from, i replied, “philippines.” then he goes, “that’s cool! where’s that?”

it’s either he’s totally dumb-flunked geography (and global awareness), or the philippines hasn’t made that much impact in the international arena.

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the news a while ago was about president arroyo and the members of the opposition sitting together to discuss and make some more “bribable” laws. yes, note my sarcasm.

these idiots make more laws when:
1) we can’t even follow the ten commandments. (i bet you still find ten too much.)
2) you can still bribe your way out because the government is enjoying the extra income. (i pity those who bribe. how can you stoop so low?)
3) they don’t really know what goes on outside their elegant houses and cushy luxury cars. (aside from the fact that they’re busy computing how much they can get away with)