"I love classical music in much the same way a White person would say they're not racist because they have insert non-White person as friends." I snorted haha
Enjoyed this piece because I can relate - we contain multitudes! I'm reminded of a quote I read somewhere along the lines of 'I don't need to understand art fully to be able to enjoy it or call myself a fan'. Here's to following our curiosities and inclinations.
My problem is I'm not pretentious enough, hahahahaha. Kidding aside, I learned growing up that I have eccentric tastes, and that it's fun to share it with other people. They usually don't get it, but at least they have an idea of what I like, and what they do to with that info is up to them. (Does not apply in job searching though lol.)
“trusting our old selves to have chosen the most logical path during that period”—I love this. Having grown up in the States I feel that my cultural identity is, as you say, diluted. I feel like I’m not Filipino enough.
As someone who grew up and lived most of my life in the Philippines and has now immigrated, I understand what you mean. But I think it's pointless for us to chase cultural purity because there isn't one monolithic Filipino identity. Our experiences are part of that cultural tapestry — our stories of immigration, assimilation, resistance, and reshaping of what it means to be Filipino. You are Filipino!
"I love classical music in much the same way a White person would say they're not racist because they have insert non-White person as friends." I snorted haha
Enjoyed this piece because I can relate - we contain multitudes! I'm reminded of a quote I read somewhere along the lines of 'I don't need to understand art fully to be able to enjoy it or call myself a fan'. Here's to following our curiosities and inclinations.
My problem is I'm not pretentious enough, hahahahaha. Kidding aside, I learned growing up that I have eccentric tastes, and that it's fun to share it with other people. They usually don't get it, but at least they have an idea of what I like, and what they do to with that info is up to them. (Does not apply in job searching though lol.)
“trusting our old selves to have chosen the most logical path during that period”—I love this. Having grown up in the States I feel that my cultural identity is, as you say, diluted. I feel like I’m not Filipino enough.
As someone who grew up and lived most of my life in the Philippines and has now immigrated, I understand what you mean. But I think it's pointless for us to chase cultural purity because there isn't one monolithic Filipino identity. Our experiences are part of that cultural tapestry — our stories of immigration, assimilation, resistance, and reshaping of what it means to be Filipino. You are Filipino!
You’re right about it being pointless. Thank you.
Lol my cheeky self is quite proud of that one. And yes to discovering new things and seeing ourselves grow into our possibilities 😀
Lol same! I think some people who will judge you for what you take interest in will judge you whatever you do anyway, so might as well just do it.