At first I was like, What is this old woman talking about? Then one meeting I've realized, Oh yeah she's right! So I've been attentively listening to my Literaure teacher. Yes, I've never been more proud to say that I am a pure and genuine Filipina!  Let's celebrate.

I don't wanna be a hypocrite and say that I don't want to go abroad and see how the world will entertain me. Good heavens I've been even yelling to the whole world wide web how much Paris, France inspires me. But I do believe that wherever you are, you can still be nationalistic. Even if you're standing right above another land. That won't stop you from being a Filipino, being a Patriot of your dearest Mother Land.

So I'm gonna impart with you some knowledge I've gained form Lit200 (The Literature of the Philippines). First, they say Filipinos are copycats because we don't have very much of our own identity. I'll tell you what. We've been colonized and enslaved by 3 different nations - Spain, having the longest years of stay, Japan and of course America.

My teacher said, before the Spanish Colonization, we bow our heads to greet the elders. Just like what the Eastern culture do. But Spain brought us the "mano" or to bring the elder's hand, palm facing down, on the forehead. And then America made us kiss the elders cheeks.

So I thought, then maybe we were enjoying the Eastern culture before the Spanish occupation. But we've lost ties with it when they tried to replace our practice with theirs. Entirely erasing the marks of our previous culture. Correct me if I'm wrong but the Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia. I, myself, is a Catholic and I do believe that it is the best thing Spain brought to our country, religion.

So what's up with the title? I think I'll be posting a lot of Philippine-related fact with a little touch of the FrenchSha taste. :) What does that mean? Find out.