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SILVER SPRING, Maryland -- I came to the United States in 1985. My first time ever to leave my small town of San Fernando, Camarines Sur. My very first airplane ride. All the way, I had my rosary with me, which I held tightly during turbulence. I arrived at tComing to America, adapting like a chameleon
SILVER SPRING, Maryland -- I came to the United States in 1985. My first time ever to leave my small town of San Fernando, Camarines Sur. My very first airplane ride. All the way, I had my rosary with me, which I held tightly during turbulence. I arrived at the Reagan National Airport (DCA) on Jan. 27. It was freezing cold. Roads were icy. I remember my sister salubong(meet) me with a very thick, heavy poncho-style winter coat. My 5-foot, 88 lbs. self was instantly swallowed by the coat. My sister, Ate Josie Callo (God Bless her soul), cried out loud, «My, you are so payat! (thin). How I wish I am still that payat.» I arrived on a Sunday, and was taxied to my work site t...Keep on reading: Coming to America, adapting like a chameleon Read more