It's a Chauvinistic World

c/o wikipedia

Chauvinism, (pronounced /ˈʃoʊvɨnɪzəm/), in its original and primary meaning, is an exaggerated, bellicose patriotism and a blind belief in national superiority and glory.

By extension it has come to include an extreme and unreasoning partisanship on behalf of any group to which one belongs, especially when the partisanship includes malice and hatred towards a rival group. Jingoism is the British parallel form of this French word.
A contemporary use of the term in English is in the phrase male chauvinism.

Because "chauvinism" is most often heard in this context, it is often mistakenly believed to refer exclusively to "male chauvinism" such as anti-feminism and sexism.

Chauvinism as nationalism

Chauvinism is an almost natural product of the national concept insofar as it springs directly from the old idea of the "national mission." ... (A) nation's mission might be interpreted precisely as bringing its light to other, less fortunate peoples that, for whatever reason, have miraculously been left by history without a national mission. As long as this concept did not develop into the ideology of chauvinism and remained in the rather vague realm of national or even nationalistic pride, it frequently resulted in a high sense of responsibility for the welfare of backward peoples.

Chauvinism as sexism
Male chauvinism is a term used to describe the belief that men are superior to women. The term was widely used by the feminist movement in the 1960s to describe men who believe or display an attitude that women are inferior to men, speak to women as inferiors, or treat women negatively based solely upon their gender. Female chauvinism is a less commonly used term used to describe the symmetrical attitude that women are superior to men.

The term female chauvinism has been adopted by critics of some types or aspects of feminism; leading second-wave feminist Betty Friedan being a notable example.These critics argue, for example, that in some gender feminist views, all men are considered irreconcilable rapists, wife-beating brutes, and useless as partners to women or as fathers to children.

Mas-gusto Ko Pa ang TSISMOSA

Oh, you gossipers, why don’t you just spend your time more sensibly? Besides, there’s always Lady Gaga or Kris Aquino to talk about. Why me?

Just because I have a headache doesn’t mean I am pregnant. It’s normal to have a headache. Haller?

Just because I said I wanted to snack doesn’t mean I am pregnant. It’s normal for human beings to be hungry.

Just because my weight is fluctuating, doesn’t mean I am pregnant. It’s normal to change your lifestyle every now and then. It’s even more normal for your dryer to shrink your clothes!

I’ve been married 1 and a half years; my church wedding was just 2 months ago.

I AM NOT PREGNANT. That doesn’t mean my husband has a problem, nor do I. Deennnng!

Oh, you old schoolers… please evolve.
Don't treat your brain as an artifact.

Magtanim ay 'Di Biro

Majority of my weekend time is now spent outside the house, with my attempt to awaken the "inner green" in me. The green thumb that is!

I go to Home Depot almost every weekend now. Buying pots, buying baby plants, gardening tools, etc. My mother has such green thumbs that she can grow anything, even dead looking plants. The problem is, she CAN grow ANY plant, and WILL grow ANY plant. So for those who've been in our house in Quezon City, the first impression they'll get from the facade is "Hansel and Gretel House" or "Hobbit House." What's in common? Foliage covering a small house. Haha. Unlike my mother, I tend to pick just what plants I want to care for. Most of them has something to do with color. I only want flowering or fruitbearing plants - with color.

My favorite as of the moment are the Vincas (aka Periwinkles). They are very low maintenance, they are perfect with Guam weather, they don't go very bushy, they are colorful, and the best part - they are abloom all year round! I plan to have as much Vincas as I can in front and around our house.

Me and my mother in law also bought a few orchids from the flea market. They say orchids are very low maintenance, but I SOOO DISAGREE! I remember my Grandma's garden having so many orchids of different varieties and I also remember just watering them every late afternoon, putting eggshells on them, that's it! My aunt also leaves her orchids by the window, and the orchid seems to be very happy. I have 5 orchid plants and as of the moment, only 2 are left healthy. I am not even sure if the other 3 are alive. I think they didn't like too much wind in the backyard, or maybe I didn't water them enough? Whatever, I'll stick with the Vincas for now.

This is the only happy looking orchid left. This one stayed indoors the whole time. Maybe the orchids I bought are made to just stay inside a cool house.

I also have a few edible plants. I have what they call boonie peppers here in Guam (aka siling labuyo in the Philippines). One of our friends here also gave us a few eggplants, Thai peppers, basil and mint. I bought a little cherry tomato plant couple of weeks back, and it already has fruits! Woot woot!

I am not afraid to get under the sun, but I have to say it's beginning to show now. I jumped two shades darker, according to my face powder. Hehehehe. I used to not like that shade because it was too dark for my color, now it is perfect! Haha!