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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Happy Memorial day.
Chillaxing with the kids at the pool, Hope you had a wonderful day too!
Going up....
....and going down!
Friday, May 25, 2012
You're not "American"!
Attention: this is another rant post with fool language and my own personal opinion about a controversial issue. Skip it to be drama-free. Thanks
I get that A LOT. I got somewhere, I say "Hi" to someone and the first question I get is: "Where are you from?"
It irks me to no end and I'm gonna explain why.
I leave in the United States of America, I've been in Florida for the past 5 years, but was born and leaved in Italy until I was 24 years old. I came to this country with lots of dreams and broken English. I think I mastered the basic of the language over time but yet it remains a very strong Italian accent in my speaking. I find it hideous and I'm very self-conscious about it, but on the other end, it defines me and who I was before coming here and who I still am.
So, when somebody hears me talking and calls me on it, I find it incredibly rude and I get really defensive. My husband always gets on me, trying to explain that people are curious and attracted by the exotic part of me, but dude, I don't say Hi to people and ask them if they are American before we are on a first name basis and I think other people should do the same. Yes, I'm a righteous ass hat that treats people with respect and expect the same. Bite me.
I can't count the times that I've been told that America should not allow immigrants in, "all those illegals free loaders that comes over here and gets all the benefits, don't pay taxes and get money out of the country".
Can't tell you how many people say that this is what made the American economy so bad.
I won't even mentions the times that I had a legit complaint about something and was answered "If you don't like it, go back to your country". I would if I could, trust me.
I've taken the habit to politely smile and trying to explain that I'm perfectly legal, I have a viable visa, I have authorization to work and pay my own taxes. Last one that I got today is "If you're not a citizen, it doesn't matter, you're offending me". NICE.
So, if you are among those "Americans" that think that immigrations if wrong and that immigrants caused your country to be in a bad financial state, let me explain you a few things.
It wasn't me, or any other immigrants, stealing jobs. It was you "Americans" that were too good to get some of the job that are now available only to us.
How many "Americans" do you know that work on the constructions, scorching in the sun od the side of the road fixing the pavements? I only see Mexican and Latinos doing jobs like that. But you, "American" drive on that same road with your expensive gas-sucking SUV and push the horn to get the workers out of the way.
It wasn't me, or any other immigrant, getting money out of your country. It was you "Americans" that went to outsource jobs in cheaper places like India and Pakistan, importing cheap stuff Made in China and living the "American Dream" maximizing several credits cards while getting food stamps and social disability from your government.
It wasn't me, or any other immigrant, stealing your "culture" as you already didn't have one. The "original Americans" were Indians, all the rest came from all over the world. Maybe if you'd study your own country history you will know that.
Regarding of a person like me, on a green card, begin a "free loader" and "enjoying the benefits", let me tell you something.
I paid money to get my visa. You didn't have to pay for your birth certificate.
I paid money and time to learn your language. Yet, you ruining with slangs.
I went to college in my country and paid for it, now I will have to pay to have my life translated so I can be worth to do your mani and pedi. Most of you, have already job offers before you finish college.
I haven't seen my birth family in years, you move from state to state to avoid yours.
I study your country cultures and celebrate holidays accordingly, like thanking the troops that are fighting for America on Memorial Day. You run to Walmart to buy meat for your barbeque and beer to get drunk. You don't even know or respect your own holidays, let alone mine.
At the age of 30, I'm raising 2 American kids, supporting and loving American husband and I own my (small) business. At the age of 30, the average American is overweight, depressed, laid off/quit the after college job, and went back to leave with mom and dad on Welfare.
And you know what? My accent is thick and my skin may be a different color, but my mom gave me an education on manners, didn't stuck me on day care so she could go get her tan at the beach.
To be here, in this country, I spent all my life saving, gave up all my dreams, estranged my family, lost my friends, lost big events like their wedding or their funeral. I'm still waiting to start "enjoying my benefits" I guess.
Next time you want to call me "illegal free loader" just stub me in the heart instead: it's the same thing.
I'm always honest, I help when I can, I give to charity and I try to be fair and a better person EVERY DAY. If that offends you, it's not my problem, but yours.
You're an ignorant, racist, bigot and I feel sorry for you.
If by becoming "American" means I can become more like you, then I guess I will be a "free loader" for life.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
MilkAndHoneyNaturals GIVEAWAY
Summer is definitely arrived in the Pan Handle of Florida and with the school almost over, me and the kid LOVE to spend time outside.
But with the summer, the annoying mosquitoes and various bugs also arrived and they seemed to have fun feasting on me and my children (my daughter especially), even after applications of store bought repellants :(
Citronella Cream Solid Lotion Repellent by MilkAndHoneyNaturals
I'm not going to have the little buggers spoiling our fun tho, I just went bug repellant shopping and with the help of another blogger, Miss Val's Creations, I fell right on MilkAndHoneyNaturals on Etsy and her solid bar repellants.
I loved the idea of the solid bar instead of the store-bought spray that with young kids is gonna end up into their eyes, clothes and what not, but never everywhere on the skin, leaving few "vulnerable" spots.
We now have the wonderful habit to relax sitting on the chairs in our garage, letting the bar melt a little in our hands while we talk about our day and then lather our self us and smell the lovely citronella :)
No more little bugs bothering us, bring on the fun!!!!!
Wanna have fun too?? I hope so because you might be the lucky person to win one of those bars!!!
{The giveaway}
Winner will receive 1 Citronella Cream Solid Lotion Repellent Valued at $6 from MilkAndHoneyNaturals
{The rules}
Use the rafflecopter form below. The first 2 entries are mandatory: You must leave me an email to reach you in case you win AND visit MilkAndHoneyNaturals to tell me which item from her shop is your favorite .
Open WORLDWIDE
The giveaway will last 2 weeks and will end May, 31th. Winner will be picked through Rafflecopter and contacted on June 1st. Winner will have 72 hours to answer the email and claim the prize.
Good Luck!!!
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