February 2012
14 posts
is it enough
some days i wonder. if this is worth it. if the minutes, hours, days, weeks are worth it. if waiting is worth it. if working towards something is worth it.
i wonder.
i say….
yes. if it is for the betterment of something or someone or somewhere. then it is all worth it. the struggles are worth it. the fight is worth it. the lessons are worth it. in the end, all will be worth it. knowing...
“revolutionary leaders cannot think without the people, nor for the people, but...”
– paulo freire. stp
When We Speak for Ourselves →
missrisaifurnasty:
ucsc:
missrisaifurnasty:
jquizzz:
Please show some love and support for my very good friend, Terisa Siagatonu. She is the most inspiring, empowering, dedicated, and amazing individual that I have had the pleasure to know. Her video is entitled: “When We Speak for Ourselves”
For those who may not know, back in November, I entered the White House Initiative on Asian...
a ten ticket thrill ride.: A Love Letter to... →
jackiemaegan:
Dearest Filipino,
I love you with all my heart and soul!
I have always admired you and felt inspired by your many wonderful talents; your voice so beautiful it gains the most votes in American Idol; your fantastic ability to move to the rhythm of the music you shine to the top of America’s…
ANAKBAYAN SILICON VALLEY: US Troops Out of the... →
anakbayansv:
Join us this Saturday at Union Square, in SF at 11am for an action against the increased US military presence in the Philippines. We’ll be with all the alliances of Filipino organizations in the area and will march to the anti-war Rally on Powell and Market at noon.
And we can be prop-making the…
January 2012
8 posts
SANDIWA FILIPINO YOUTH CONFERENCE NORCAL!! →
Babae San Francisco EXPO REPORT BACK →
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ROOTS & RESISTANCE Babae Expo Reportback In the summer of 2011, six women took a journey back to their motherland the Philippines. There, they learned about the conditions that everyday Pinay women typically face, and why so many Pinays are forced to sacrifice extensivel…y for their families. In the midst of struggle and exploitative conditions, we also witnessed the...
“The country is in deep trouble. We’ve forgotten that a rich life consists...”
Babae Exposure Trip Summer 2011 Report Back
ROOTS & RESISTANCE Babae Expo Reportback- Saturday, January 21, 2012!!!!!! In the summer of 2011, six women took a journey back to their motherland the Philippines. There, they learned about the conditions that everyday Pinay women typically face, and why so many Pinays are forced to sacrifice extensively for their families. In the midst of struggle and exploitative conditions, we also...
December 2011
3 posts
ANAKBAYAN SILICON VALLEY: NAFCON Activates... →
anakbayansv:
20 December 2011
Contact: Jun Cruz NAFCON Public Information Officer Email: info@nafconusa.org Phone: 650-580-7382
On the quiet night of December 17th, the Philippines was struck by another calamity in the Southern Islands of Mindanao identified as tropical storm ‘Sendong’.
…
November 2011
2 posts
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does...”
– Maya Angelou (via ridiculouslyours)
Thanks for posting this Nhi, I needed to read this today.
(via cassavaqueen)
breathe and exhale
when you’ve realized that all the time you had your head in the books, your heart on pause and your soul captive of a system, that all around you has been placed there to distract you. when you can really, truly breathe and exhale without restraints tainting your lungs. you will understand that the cost for liberation and freedom is nothing compared to the price you have been paying as a...
October 2011
5 posts
revolution
there is no revolution without violence - if it takes violence to create oppressive states then it is violence that will take it down, but it will take love to rebuild a world for the people. The oppressed must restore humanity for both themselves and their oppressors. This will truly come from a place of love. I stand in solidarity with those who will choose to fight back for the freedom of their...
cousin's band quote
Strive for perfection….give the judges an erection.
I <3 my family
"Fall in love with an activist"
I found this on someone’s note on FB. <3 <3 hella true
Fall in love with an activist because…
You could have the worst hair day of your life, he wouldn’t care…with his way of life, he’s had worse.
You won’t need to take her to a fancy restaurant, fine dining was never her thing…she would rather eat with her hands in the company of...
September 2011
3 posts
Thoughts drifting off to 7000 miles away. Where student strikes are gearing up and I get excited when reading my news feed but sad at the same time because I want to be out there. However, I know that distance can never separate a movement and kasamas are doing their thang out there while we are doing ours here.
stp
Only through militant struggle can the best in the...
August 2011
2 posts
Integration 1 : Vitas, Tondo
Our first Babae integration was vitas, tondo. An urban poor community who is experience demolition after demolition of homes, displacing families and yet the environment gave me a warm realization of what courage really looks like. The first day we made our way up steps of stairs not fully built, had our orientation with Gab Tondo and dispersed amongst our host families. The buildings are...
July 8 - PI blog #2
(blogs are out of order, pero dated)
Been in the PI for 3 days now. The first two days were spent at the Center for Women’s Resources in Quezon City. Three days feels like they have all melted together. Three days feels like weeks now. Our first stop is at an international conference. I’ve been able to build, learn and experiences with every participant that I have met. The attendees...
July 2011
3 posts
Philippines midpoint
With my trip in the Philippines half way complete I am looking back on the past few weeks spent here and can not begin to write down the lessons learned, the memories gathered and the experiences that will forever be engraved in my heart. A trip to the motherland has me lost for words and simple smiles make the days go by fast. Looking back at each community we visited, every story we listened to...
PI blog #1
With this trip officially starting for me in about 3-5 hours I think it’s time for me to blog a little. I have been really excited for this trip. Too excited at times and really nervous most of the time. I keep on having to explain to family and friends what I am doing and I am realizing that I can’t really put into words what the journey will entail. I can give a skeleton of what we are...
Excitement
Public Allies Graduation
Public Allies 2nd year interviews
SLO BOUND
Tim’s Grad party
PHILIPPINES!!
ILPS
HAWAII!
June 2011
1 post
Transition
Closing one chapter, on to the next one. My Presentation of Learning is the wrap up to my 10 month journey with PA. I am amazed by what came out of 10 months and am excited for what is coming up in the next three months. Ending the PA first year chapter. Opening a chapter that will include Philippines, Hawaii and a kick off to a second year in PA. As I make the transition I am too excited for...