I was born in Napa Vally, California into a traditionally Filipino household. Although I was raised in Indiana, I would say that I managed to keep my culture close to mind even though my environment was surrounded by a white community. I know so much about the Filipino language, except the language. My mom would always yell at me if Tagalog, but I never really understood what she was saying. My whole life, I have never understood the entire language. I can pick out bits and pieces, but I could never speak or understand it fluently. Sometimes, I feel ashamed because my familiy gives me ridicule due to the fact that I don't understand it.
Among many other things, there are two important things in my life: color guard and my fraternity. Color guard is important to me because it taught me a lot about myself. On top of elarning how to dance and twirl, it had taught me to embrace who I am and become a leader. Being the only boy in color guard made me learn how to deal with various people, mostly women. To this day, I still keep color guard close to my heart. I am a color guard instructor for a nearby high school. My fraternity means a lot to me because it is what kept me in college. If I did not join my fraternity, then I probably would have ended up in a slump and hit rock bottom. Thanks to my brothers, I have had the best time of my life getting to know everyone and spending time with them. After all, it's pretty much just a bunch of guys hanging out!
My life has way too many ups and downs. But, if I didn't experience them, then I would not have been the person that I am today.
Smiley face,
Andrew Kunz
I know what you mean about not knowing a language. My dad's parents are German immigrants and my dad speaks German but my sister and I do not. Luckily, most of my dad's family speaks English so it has not been a major problem for me.
ReplyDeleteMy sorority has been a great addition to my college life. If I hadn't gone through recruitment, I would not have met any of my sisters and I would be disconnected from Ball State. My sisters make my college experience worthwhile.
~Jenny
It sounds like color guard is a big part of your life. From hearing you talk about it in the first day of class, i think you said you were pretty good at it as well. I havent had the chance to go and look for a frat but most of my friends didnt rush so i decided not to as well and never looked since. also what frat did you join?
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