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[admiralexclipse]

shoot hoops with local milfs now 

[skyethebisexualwolfwizard]

My land of birth and pride,

sandy shores, and calming tide.

Its people in which I side.

Fervour for freedom we don't hide.

We've been conquered many times,

By neighbours and by lands far away.

The Americans yet to admit to their crimes,

The Spanish who forced us to pay and pray.

Diverse in our culture, now homogeneous,

destroyed by the friars who were "righteous".

And we all act as the kings did, as if we lost nought.

Even though we sing for them, we are undoing everything for which we fought.

We sell our greatest souls to our oppressors,

our own government has become moles,

serving our captors.

Both giving us nothing for our skills.

Just the salaries of the artisans taxed and brought back to barely pay bills.

They sacrifice their time and love for this country.

Only to be faced with discrimination and broken banks.

While back here we suffer the consequences of their "clemency".

Our country has a myriad of problems, yet no aid or apology from Spain or the Yanks

And now. I leave, despite wanting to help.

All of this guilt within me, and all I can do is yelp.

Is it wrong to work to go somewhere better?

Abandon this place instead of fighting to end this terror?

I sacrifice my love for my home for me?

To be my true self? To have safety and freedom?

I just feel as if I cannot fight if I myself am not free

Is it selfish? Is it wrong? For me to have a chance so seldom?

I promise to continue fighting valiantly.

Even if I have to fight the ignorant majority.

I promise to stoke my fervour and fury.

Even if I am in a far land living freely.

I may be doing this to leave and be free,

to be myself, to be safe, to be happy.

But I will never stop fighting for humanity,

for love, for the ability to be free from land to sea.

I carry my guilt knowing I leave many suffering.

And I will always remember that every second I live free and enjoying.

I will leave as I truly can't take not being able to be me, to be free

But I won't forget the many at home and abroad all suffering unjustly.

Farewell to the Philippines, I will fight for you to be free from the shackles of imperialism.

Farewell to my neighbors and friends, I will never stop fighting this old schism.

We will escape the exploitation of the West, and no longer be under capitalism.

And free ourselves from the friars who imposed Catholism.

Mahal ko kayo mga kaibigan, kahit a-alis na ako hindi ko kakalimutan kayo.

Mahal ko kayong lahat kahit pu-punta ako sa mga bayan na malayo.

Baka may araw na pwede umuwi ako dito.

Kapag ang mga bakla ay pwede mag-sabi na "ito ang totoong sarili ko".

I know it's been a while since my last poem, but I've had time while mourning

And all the pain and pondering of my future after this.

[freddekoko]

Yung Pebrero na pero nakatayo pa rin ang aming Christmas Tree, hindi dahil sa tinatamad akong tanggalin, masaya lang kz sa pakirandam na nakikita ang Paskong

[januaryjamez]

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[misscusp]

Nakakapagod na.

Lagi nalang kapag tinatanong kung kamusta ko, okay lang lagi ang sagot ko. Pero sa totoo lang, gustong gusto kong may mapag kwentuhan na nahihirapan nako. Na napapagod na din ako. Sa totoo lang, kung may mapag kwentuhan man ako, ayokong iccomfort ako. Gusto ko lang e mapaglabasan ng mga nararamdaman ko.

[shangeetravels]

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[discoveringkristine]

Real Talk from a Healthcare Assistant: Feeling Drained but Staying Strong 💙

Hey friends, just gotta be honest here. Working in healthcare can be exhausting. Lately, I've been feeling drained and worn out.

Big shoutout to all the other healthcare workers out there. You're all incredible! And to our patients, thank you for letting us care for you.

Let's remember to take care of ourselves too, okay? We're a team, and we've got each other's backs! 💙 #HealthcareHeroes #SelfCare

[thehearbeatofrealestate]

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[freddekoko]

Tara magspread muna tayo ng good vibes sa mundo😁😁

[cruger2984]

THE DESCRIPTION OF SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD The Patron of the Filipino Youth Feast Day: April 2

"In a spirit of faith, he undertook the demanding work asked of him and bravely faced the many obstacles and difficulties he met. In the face of imminent danger, he would not forsake Fr. Diego, but as a 'good soldier of Christ,' preferred to die at the missionary's side." -St. John Paul II

The 2nd Filipino-born saint was born on July 21, 1654 in one of the islands of the Visayas (Ginatilan, Cebu).

Since Pedro did so well in the religion classes of the Jesuit boarding school in Guam, he was chosen as a companion of Diego Luis de San Vitores, the Spanish Jesuit missionary who pioneered the first missionary journey to Guam in the Mariana Islands. In 1668, they reached Guam, and the first year was a triumph of graces: thousands of people lined up to attend catechism classes and to receive the sacraments.

Their success arose the envy of a Chinese impostor and a criminal from Manila who was exiled in Guam named Choco, and of the Macanjas (medicine men), the traditional sorcerers of the islands. They initiated a slander campaign against the missionaries, spreading the rumor that the water used for baptism was poisonous, and intended to kill the children. Many of the Chamorros believed them, and thus began a war against the missionaries and the Spanish soldiers.

Diego and Pedro went to Tumon to baptize a newborn child against the will of his father and the village chief named Matå'pang. When he became aware of the baptism of his daughter, he became furious and was fed up with the Christian teachings. Assisted by his friend and a pagan named Hirao, he attacked the missionaries on the beach. Pedro, after evading several spear attacks, he was eventually hit on the chest and finished off with a machete. Diego had the time to show him a crucifix and to give the absolution before being pierced with a lance and struck on the head. Pedro died on April 2, 1672, forgiving his enemies.

Beatified by St. John Paul II on March 5, 2000 and was canonized as a saint twelve years later on World Mission Sunday - October 21, 2012, by Pope (later Pope Emeritus) Benedict XVI.

[iamjhosel]

For the longest time, my mother has been asking me to apply for Permanent Residency here in Singapore but I have been putting it off just because I couldn't find time and the urge to do it.

I have forgotten about it until early Covid days, in one of the pre-service prayer, Ate Gi shared about how nurses were favored during the SARS time. I thought, maybe, now is the time to do it.

But also, with a number of friends going to the US, and the American dream being my original goal (Singapore was supposed to be just a detour my 24-year old self once thought), plus a family friend offering help should I decide to proceed with my US application, I was torn.

For some time, I was wrestling with God, asking Him what's His plan for my life and where would He want me to be. He didn't give me an exact answer but He told me to just keep obeying Him and step by step, He will lead me.

Months passed and every time I have a thought of going in another country, He kept on reminding me to be still. Besides, He will tell me to go when its time to go. For now, stay still.

So in Sep 27 last year, I applied for PR. Whatever the result may be, I had nothing to lose anyway.

They said, it will only take a few months for the results to come out since they are favoring nurses nowadays. However, the fourth month came, and it was still pending.

5th month came, my mom was asking me if I still wanted to go to US because Tita Luvic's offer still stands, and my PR application was still pending.

Every time they declare for PR approval during Revival Prayer, I will always claim it, and check when I get home, but it was still pending.

Every month of waiting was a cycle of me being anxious of wanting to know His plans and God rebuking my anxiety and asking me to wait patiently.

Just before my application hit its first year, ICA asked me for my family's CV. It gave me hope but as I read about it on forums, quite a number were still rejected after that, the more my anxiety grew.

It has been a battle of waiting on God vs "what if I just take the US offer or go to another country?" But at the end of the day, the fear of God not being with me if I take the latter still prevailed. Going to a "greener pasture" is useless if God is not with me.

Today, as we were on the way to church, I randomly checked, and behold, after 1 year and 2 weeks, my application is finally approved! Praise God! Truly, He is faithful to His promises!

I pray that whatever you are praying for and waiting for right now, wait patiently to the Lord. Be still and know that He is the God who knows the beginning and the end. We might not know His plans, but He has already predestined us according to His will and purpose. I pray that as you wait, may you continue to trust in His perfect time and will. As He has favored me, may He favor you with double portion of His blessings and breakthrough, in Jesus' name!🙌

"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." ~Psalm 27:14

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." ~Ecclesiastes 3:11a

(From my FB post, 17 Oct 2022)

[shangeetravels]

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[itsjessnyc]

Gm 🌞 if you are interested in sharing your work stories , I will give you the contact info to reach out . I'm working with a non profit to help fight for One Fair Wage for everyone , esp BOH!!! BOH means back of house staff; line workers, porters, dishwashers, runners and bussers.

Did you know that our work industry goes back to slavery??!

Did you know the federal minimum wage is $2.13 an hour -- we are lucky here in NYC but not everyone in the USA gets the NYC and DC $15 / hour , let's help fight for everyone's pay equality and safe work environments.

If you have questions or want to reach out to me directly email me itsjessnyc@gmail.com