January 12, 2007
Taking it to the streets?
Busy, busy, busy. I am just taking a short break to share a few weeks-old pictures and make a quick post. With a deadline to meet at the end of the week, time is ticking away fast. I like this better than being idle. Mental marathon is more appealing than brooding over the realities of being away from the land of extended families, nosy neighbors, and dogs that can end up as someone’s meal. In my four months here as a prying Pinay, I have yet to see an “askal” (stray dog) hunting for food on the streets. Sigh. Memories of home.
Husband and I had an interesting conversation last night on activism. Apparently, he does not find a placard-waving, slogan-chanting wife desirable. Not that I would take matters to the extreme. I informed him that a DC-based women’s organization fighting domestic violence is looking for volunteers. “Why don’t you save whales instead?” said he. It was not a sheer display of machismo. The husband can always back up his opinions with reason, which is why I love (and hate) going into debate with him.
I might still go to the orientation, not to sign up, but to snoop around for a possible story. Till then.
Proof that having three boys running around the house might simply be too much.
Sean in basketball practice where dad is co-coach.