u/exciting_bee_00

Looking for recos.

Eto sa akin:

1. Binatog
2. Banana cue
3. Turon
4. Kwek kwek
5. Penoy
   6.,Balut
   7.,Taho
6. Suman
7. Bibingka
8. Puto bumbong
   11.,Kalamay
   12.,Champorado

I don’t know if I’m just being sensitive or if this is actually valid.

We’re going home to the Philippines from the US soon, and of course excited kami. It’s been a while since we’ve been home.

Pero napapansin ko lang… every phone call with family somehow ends up being about their bilin.
“Pwede bang pabili nito?”
“Pakidala naman nito.”
“May space pa ba sa luggage?”
“Don’t forget ha.”

I honestly don’t mind buying pasalubong. We already budget for it and we enjoy giving gifts. Pero minsan I wish the conversations weren’t always about what we can bring.

Not once has anyone asked, “Saan mo gusto pumunta pag-uwi?” or “Ano gusto mong kainin?” or “Let’s go out when you get here.”

Meanwhile, my friends are already messaging me things like, “May santol kami pagdating mo.” “Saktong season ng lansones, bibigyan ka namin.” “May mangosteen dito, ipagtatabi kita.”

Honestly, those simple gestures hit me more than they probably realize.

It’s not even about the fruits. It’s the feeling that someone thought of you. That they’re excited to see you, not just whatever’s inside your luggage.

I also can’t really vent about this to anyone. Kahit sa asawa ko, ayoko kasi mag-iba tingin niya sa family ko. I know they love me. They’re not bad people. Baka ganito lang talaga ang nakasanayan when someone lives abroad. Pero minsan nakakapagod din feeling na parang ang value mo is tied to what you can bring home.

Anyway… gusto ko lang ilabas ’to somewhere. Thanks for reading if you made it this far.