"Everyone is Irish on St. Patricks Day"
Ok.. I AM Irish but uh... I've realized that I really don't know anything about being Irish. Not that he really celebrates it since Irish isn't a minority... anymore.
When the Irish first came to America they were considered a minority and scoffed at. They were considered dirty and were looked down on. The stereotype of "being an alcoholic" was more of a reality back then... consider it an outlet. Over time however, Americans accepted the Irish basically because they looked similar. Since when did "being an alcoholic" become an accepted joke among Americans. As long as you have light skin alcoholism isn't an issue?
Now, Filipinos. Do you think they will ever be "absorbed"? I know that we all aim for equality, but I'm scared that we will one day completely lose whats left of our culture. Then again, filipinos don't have blonde hair and blue eyes (naturally).
I say "they" because I don't really know where I fit in. According to my Filipino friends I am the "white one" and to my caucasian friends I am "the asian one." Yes... I was the token asian in high school.
Anyway with FIND coming up I'm very excited to learn more about my Filipino history.
I know... people will probably read this and say
"What the fuck Ally... you LOOK white... Like really? Do you REALLY face difficulties??"
(That has in fact been said to me)
Shut the hell up, I've dealt with shit too.
Love
"That chinese mother fucker"
(A term coined by a very NICE person when referring to me.)
(I lied he's a douche who doesn't like me because I'm half Filipino)
Ok.. I AM Irish but uh... I've realized that I really don't know anything about being Irish. Not that he really celebrates it since Irish isn't a minority... anymore.
When the Irish first came to America they were considered a minority and scoffed at. They were considered dirty and were looked down on. The stereotype of "being an alcoholic" was more of a reality back then... consider it an outlet. Over time however, Americans accepted the Irish basically because they looked similar. Since when did "being an alcoholic" become an accepted joke among Americans. As long as you have light skin alcoholism isn't an issue?
Now, Filipinos. Do you think they will ever be "absorbed"? I know that we all aim for equality, but I'm scared that we will one day completely lose whats left of our culture. Then again, filipinos don't have blonde hair and blue eyes (naturally).
I say "they" because I don't really know where I fit in. According to my Filipino friends I am the "white one" and to my caucasian friends I am "the asian one." Yes... I was the token asian in high school.
Anyway with FIND coming up I'm very excited to learn more about my Filipino history.
I know... people will probably read this and say
"What the fuck Ally... you LOOK white... Like really? Do you REALLY face difficulties??"
(That has in fact been said to me)
Shut the hell up, I've dealt with shit too.
Love
"That chinese mother fucker"
(A term coined by a very NICE person when referring to me.)
(I lied he's a douche who doesn't like me because I'm half Filipino)
Poor excuse of an Irish girl
I barely drink hahaha.
And this is what happens
Regardless... Happy St. Patricks Day
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