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I’m posting this because it is inspiring. Coming from this 16-year-old wonder girl, Mikaela Irene Fudolig, who delivered the Valedictory speech for the graduates of UP Diliman Batch 2007.. I waited for her speech and the recording of her speech, because I had a feeling it would be good. And it was. At least for that line. Not the road less-traveled, but a new one.

However, I have comments:

•  The message is good, but Teachers and Nurses aren’t quite the lowest paid professionals in countries like the States and Canada. Higher demand + less resources = higher pay. There are a lot of old people in the US now, and a lot of kids. Kids these days want cool professions like Engineering or Computer programming or something.

• Koreans come here and get themselves naturalized not because the Philippines is so amazing, but because the Philippines is cheap. Filipinos being naturally hospitable, tend to be extra nice to foreigners. If the Koreans would be willing to pay what the Filipinos need, then everything is okay. Koreans can get their women cheaply. Koreans can study English cheaply. They can set up a business cheaply. They can get a house, live cheaply.

  “Do they know something we don’t?” Mikki asked.

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Last Saturday, I went to Dine & Jam, Sarah’s family’s monthly dinner thing. Sometimes I’m a guest, but most of the time, I end up as a part of the crew, like that day. It’s not that I’m stingy. I’m not so tight-fisted either. I just don’t like spending too much. When Sarah’s mom asked if I could help out, I grabbed the chance. After all, that meant not paying, being able to eat more, and taking home food. I just LOVE the food they serve.

So, if I was able to eat all the food I wanted, why am I frustrated?

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