What are some interesting things about your country?
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You meant Cubans, don´t you?
If I would do that, I would chose Aruba, instead. He! He!
You meant Cubans, don´t you?
If I would do that, I would chose Aruba, instead. He! He!
I changed my mind... Cuba could be "better" off... Any lifesaver left over there?:
https://t.co/gpYoLrDqKh
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We tend to have a pretty diverse demographic, particularly here in Los Angeles. This makes for an interesting (maybe that's not the right word) history, an interesting (maybe that's not the right word, again) social dynamic, and, at least, a very diverse food selection (maybe that's part of why we're one of the most obese nations in the world).
That is beautiful.
I need to get out more but my parents don't want me opening the cellar door.
I need to get out more but my parents don't want me opening the cellar door.
Obey them but, if you are a dissident (always) you won´t be allowed to look at Cuban´s coconuts or beaches.
Cuban dissidents not invited to US embassy ceremonial opening in Havana | World news | The Guardian
A flag would be the curtain in those doors:
[video]http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/14/politics/cuba-embassy-opening-john-kerry-visit/[/video]
Talking about volcano, Indonesia has a volcano under the sea. It will be very dangerous if it explodes, but fortunately we haven't got any signs of it. Indonesia has the most Moslem citizens in the world (if it hadn't changed ) but in my hometown Christians are appreciated well and are treated just as the same as other religions. One of Indonesian musical instrument, Gamelan, is the main ispiration of Claude Debussy's songs. Indonesians mostly can speak in 2 languages since they were born (the first language is Indonesian and the second is the language of the area)
One of the best things in Indonesia is its tropical climate. We only have 2 seasons here and the sun is always shining no matter what
Those facts make me feel proud of Indonesia
) but in my hometown Christians are appreciated well and are treated just as the same as other religions. One of Indonesian musical instrument, Gamelan, is the main ispiration of Claude Debussy's songs. Indonesians mostly can speak in 2 languages since they were born (the first language is Indonesian and the second is the language of the area) One of the best things in Indonesia is its tropical climate. We only have 2 seasons here and the sun is always shining no matter what
Those facts make me feel proud of Indonesia
I'm going to go against the grain here and actually *gasp* say something positive about the USA.
As most people know, I am from and was born in another country but was adopted into a white American family. Sure, you get some people who don't understand, look at you funny, and question if you know what you're talking about ("How can THOSE people be your parents???")
But I have to say, after growing up and learning about other cultures, all of which have their good and bad, I would not have been able to have been as accepted as I am here in the USA in several other countries, and most especially Asian countries. I would have been a social outcast.
Asia is very much into bloodlines. I have friends and family with similar backgrounds as mine and even Asians here tell them they are "not real human beings" because they have no "roots" or blood ties. Adoption in my birth country was often illegal at times because no one wanted to bring "bad blood" into the family. The laws may have changed, but the attitudes have not, and probably won't for several generations, if ever.
I am very thankful to live in the United States of America. I have a family who sees me as family, not a dirty outcast who should grovel on my feet the rest of my life. I have friends, and they see me, not a bloodline or a social class. I can go to whichever church I choose, and I can worship my God whenever I want.
Some of these things may have been possible in several other countries as well. But for some reason, God sent me to the good old USA, and while there are many other amazing countries I would love to visit, this, for me, is home.
As most people know, I am from and was born in another country but was adopted into a white American family. Sure, you get some people who don't understand, look at you funny, and question if you know what you're talking about ("How can THOSE people be your parents???")
But I have to say, after growing up and learning about other cultures, all of which have their good and bad, I would not have been able to have been as accepted as I am here in the USA in several other countries, and most especially Asian countries. I would have been a social outcast.
Asia is very much into bloodlines. I have friends and family with similar backgrounds as mine and even Asians here tell them they are "not real human beings" because they have no "roots" or blood ties. Adoption in my birth country was often illegal at times because no one wanted to bring "bad blood" into the family. The laws may have changed, but the attitudes have not, and probably won't for several generations, if ever.
I am very thankful to live in the United States of America. I have a family who sees me as family, not a dirty outcast who should grovel on my feet the rest of my life. I have friends, and they see me, not a bloodline or a social class. I can go to whichever church I choose, and I can worship my God whenever I want.
Some of these things may have been possible in several other countries as well. But for some reason, God sent me to the good old USA, and while there are many other amazing countries I would love to visit, this, for me, is home.
Truth be told, I love my country. (USA) And one thing that I think stands out is that whenever disaster strikes anywhere in the world, Americans always step up to help. My country might seem a bit crazy to the rest of the world, but when it comes to helping victims of disaster, we come together as a nation and aim to make a difference. God bless the USA.
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Oh my... Sounds wonderful and scary both at the same time!... Minus the whole volcano thing.
