The face of disaster
By kimL
@kimilawini (111)
Philippines
October 3, 2012 8:33pm CST
The Philippines is probably one of the world's favorite targets of disaster. The country is often plagued by typhoons that ruin lives. And yet, we still remain optimistic and resilient, as proven by the smiles seen despite having to stay on rooftops for safety from floods. This is the face of disaster in the Philippines, but as a people, we never lose hope. As long as we have family, as long as we have other people to keep us company, we never give up despite these tragedies. How do you see the face of disaster in you own country? How did you cope? :) Happy mylotting!
3 responses
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
As a Filipino, I should say I am proud that I survived walking in the flood with all smiles. 
The typhoon already destroyed many umbrellas, I was able to go to work all wet, and still all smiles. 
I think it's already in the Filipino spirit.
Typhoon? It's more fun in the Philippines! 
The typhoon already destroyed many umbrellas, I was able to go to work all wet, and still all smiles.
I think it's already in the Filipino spirit.
Typhoon? It's more fun in the Philippines! @kimilawini (111)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
Hahah kudos to that Filipino spirit! I hope the world sees how different we are that way. :) I mean, I think we're the only nation who still gets to wave at passing media helicopters despite being on top of the roof and the flood! :) Hats off to that attitude! Hahah :D
At least there is one way that we are different from the other nations.
Anyways, all countries differ. And I am contained being a Filipino. I just cannot stand the attitude of government sometimes. 
@estremms (324)
• Philippines
10 Oct 12
We experienced flood last year at our hometown. Luckily the water was only ankle-deep so it didn't do much damage to our properties. We faced that disaster with open mind because we know that there are many changes happening around the country in the name of improvement/modernization and with that comes the destruction of our nature which shouldn't be. Yes that is natural calamity but destructions of properties and loosing of lives may be avoided if we didn't neglect to take care of our nature.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
8 Oct 12
It is such a shame the Philippines suffers some disasters like mud slides, typhoons and floods. Yes, the people that live there are happy ones that are resilient and it is lucky that they never lose hope.
In 1987 my home country had a severe storm and many trees came down. The town called Seven Oaks lost six of its oak trees. In 2002 we had a disease in the countryside called Foot and Mouth. It let all the footpaths in the countryside get closed whilst there was that disease present. I can remember areas near where lived getting flooded. Some homes were flooded which was terrible. Last month in two days we had a months worth of rain. Today is cold and rainy. We cope with hope for the future and by remembering happier times.
Good luck.
