Hello, I'm back
By psyche49f
@psyche49f (2502)
Philippines
May 21, 2007 3:04am CST
I just arrived from Manila, an hour away by plane from our place..I left last May 16, and here I am, just barely unpackedmy things because I am catching up with this discussion. You see, we Filipinos love to bring pasalubongs (bring home) to family and friends whenever we arrive from a trip. It may consist of foodstuffs or delicacies from the place, accessories, and anything which we bring home from our travel. For this reason, I did last minute shopping yesterday at Tutuban Mall for shirts, blouses, shoes, etc. which I brought home for my husband, daughter, son, household help and friends. I am not sure if other people around the world also practice this....But it's good to be back!
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@mamacathie (3928)
• United States
21 May 07
Welcome back. Yes, I do sometimes bring home gifts for all my family and friends. Glad you had a good trip and glad you are home.
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@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
21 May 07
I sure am, and I'm grateful for the nice welcome. It's nice to know you also do what we like doing--bringing gifts home from a trip...I guess human beings do share this particular practice, so we don't really get a "culture shock" whenever we're in another country.
@annettenasser (2992)
• Kuwait
23 May 07
i always did that, its good to be back home,,so it also feels good when your friends and family there wopuld appreciate things that we buy in Tutuban Malls too.
