Caught myself in a conversation about the Philippines with a new coworker today, who I did not really take as Filipino from a first impression. Crazy. But we’re on the same page with something: this recession is bad, but in 3/4’s of the world its worse.

With family and ethnic ties to a homeland far from “home” comes emotional conflict and confusion. I try not to think about it too much because I just go insane. But I should, every now and then, to make me modest and thankful of where I am in life. Life is all about moderation; that should be the next thing to tat on myself because I hold that mantra close. It’s good to be unsatisfied, and always striving for more. It’s also good to be modest, and be thankful for where you are and where you’ve come from. Be selfish and put your needs first. Be selfless and give distant relatives a piece of mind, whether that be a box of supplies or even a thought. I sound crazy.

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