Miscellaneous
Resource for Fresh-off-the-boat Immigrants
In the Filipino lexicon, we often use the acronym FOB, or “Fresh Off the Boat,” when referring to immigrants that newly-arrived to the “land of milk and honey.” This is otherwise known as the United States of America. FOBs are known for speaking with a strong accent, committing social faux pas, and being clueless about how things work in the USA. If they’re lucky, they have American or “Americanized” friends who can guide them in this strange New World. But, many times, they are not so lucky. They are forced to pursue their “American Dream” alone (Optimists like to call this individualism.)
January 24th, 2006 | No Comments | Miscellaneous
Dear Santa Letters Fulfilled
Christmas time makes me want to watch movies like Miracle on 34th Street.
Warning: Spoiler Below
It is a story about an old man named Kris Kringle in New York who thinks that he is Santa Clause. He spreads lots of love and cheer until he is taken into an asylum. The only way Kringle can get out is if he disregards himself has Santa or if, in court, he proves that Santa really exists. A friend who is a lawyer represents him. Eventually, the case ends up in the Supreme Court. Because of the oddness of this trial, it gets a lot of media attention. Kringle’s chances look dim and the judge has to decide soon. The nation watches.
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December 16th, 2005 | No Comments | Miscellaneous
Christmas Music Recommendations
It’s snowing here at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX. At least, I like to call it snow. My friends call is slush. But it rarely snows in Texas. So, to me, any light and clear thing that falls from the sky is snow right?
Anyway, things like snow (or slush) and this cold weather really get me into the Christmas mood. It’s the time to bring out the eggnog, apple cider, coffee, and cocoa. I just bought some ingredients today so I can warm up with my minestrone soup. Christmas music brings all of these elements of the holidays together.
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December 10th, 2005 | No Comments | Miscellaneous, Music