Homeward Bound to an Avenue of Rich Culture and Excellence
Philippine Independence Parade Madison Avenue, New York
On the 6 train, I was deep in my thoughts on what I should capture in the Philippines’ Independence celebration. I was contemplating on what is essential to me as a Filipino who chose to work in the Big Apple. Do I deserve to make a video about it knowing I have been out of touch with my culture for a long time? Would I sound credible to talk about Filipino customs that I do not observe regularly? Why do I have doubts that I feel like a lost “Pinay”; stranger to the heritage I was born and raised with when I decided to live in another country?
I was at Madison Avenue with my reliable director. While he was recording parts of the parade of Filipinos proudly waving the flag, I was at the back too shy to even talk to my fellow countrymen. I heard them speak in my native tongue which was an irony to my lips laden already with the New York “Twalk”. It was indicative that the day would be hopeless for me. Suddenly, my Hispanic Director called me to go in front to catch a better view of the parade. In truth, I was …..to continue reading, visit www.filteany.com
The Last Thing You Want is Sometimes the Very Thing You Need
This is a quote from the movie “Kamikaze Girls†by the Japanese author, Novala Takemoto. I highly regard the film’s captivating visual imagery and the truth it exposes. There are things in life that we should need but we often do not realize because we are scared. I belong to this group, people who are afraid of accepting things the way they are. Rationalizing every detail in my life is always my way to keep me from being vulnerable. Unmasking myself is taboo to me thus even the people who know me for years point out the fortress I built around me.
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Until I met this person… www.filteany.com
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Filteany- Your NYC Tour Guide
What comes to your mind when you hear of the City that Never Sleeps?
1. Statue of Liberty
2. Pretzels
3.Fifth Avenue
4. Times Square
5. Subway
Share your thoughts on the comment box. I would love to hear from you, my dear readers and viewers. Visit http://www.digitalpinoy.org/ and www.youtube.com/filteany
Have a safe monday
FILTEANY GOES DIGITAL
Check http://www.digitalpinoy.org/ which is maintained by Filipinos in Vienna, Austria. I am so honored to be part of the community.
Have a great Thursday.
CONTRIBUTING VIDEOBLOGGER & WRITER:
“FILTEANY” – a teacher from New York
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And watch this Thank You Video I made for all the Cool People.
Filteany’s Birthday!
As I turn 24 years old again (lol), celebrate with me as I make this birthday the most special so far.
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On a side note, what was your most memorable birthday gift? I look forward to your responses.
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have a great week everyone!
Filteany Your Big Apple Jeepney
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Multiples of Fear
Fear cripples.
Fear haunts you like a menacing spirit.
Fear thrives on doubts and mistrust.
Fear wakes us from thinking we are invincible.
A fire in a split second takes everything even your life. From the mansions to average size homes, you lose it to one flicker.
You casually go to the mall and boom! A bomb explosion and you see lifeless bodies around you and you try to run away. Morbidly, you find your mangled….www.filteany.com
*My heart goes out to the families of those who perish in the bombing of Glorieta Mall in the Philippines. To the officials of my country, please stop keeping track of your pork barrel and keep an eye on our nation’s security.*
Filteany- Halloween on the 6 train
Halloween Night on the 6 Train
A New Yorker lies down on the wooden floor,
So weary, so tired, she could think no more;
so she fell asleep with strength in bane
Dreams that she rode on a clean Manhattan bound train.
The boiler was filled with eerie fear
And George Bush himself was the engineer;
The passengers were Motley Crue
She does not have a single * ing clue
GQ men in Gucci cloth, with tails they seem to wag
Gargoyle looking women and one like a rich old hag
Everyone choo- choos with all their might
In the train of Bush oh my! What a horrible sight!
The train rustles on a bloody clueless pace
Bush, with his devilish grin and foot in the mouth face;
Wider and longer…….www.filteany.com
Halloween is just around the corner.
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Filteany Single Hen in NYC?
I am presently the only single…hen among my group of friends.
Share your thoughts about relationships and how do/ did you know that you found the right one?
In the meantime, watch this video to send my best wishes to my friends who are tying the knot this year.
How do you know he or she is the one?
When to settle down?
When to say yes?
When to say not yet.
Cut copy and paste this url
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfCqhyi2Emc
Thank you
**Looking forward to your messages:)
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
When You Miss the Signs
I thought my case is hopeless until….
The intricate movement of the hands and the facial expressions immediately entranced me. I have completely fallen in love with it like an ardent suitor to his muse…
It has been four years that I have not used sign language but I have not forgotten our own special sign- friendship that surpassed even the speed of sound.
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