My Mom’s First Impressions of U.S.A.
Post created on June 24, 2009 by Reesie under Family · 53 Comments »
I am really excited to see my Mom. It is her first time here in the US. My sister called me yesterday as soon as they landed in Los Angeles. They had to drive to Las Vegas where my sister is residing. I talked to my Mom:
On Interstate Highways
Me: Kumusta, Mama? How was the flight?
Mama: Ah, it was fine. It was too long. I got a little dizzy. May turbulence, akala ko mamatay na ako. When I woke up, umaga pa rin. (Umaga kasi sila umalis from Manila)
Mama: Hindi ako makapaniwala na nasa US ako!!! Ganito pala ang US? At may speed limit na nakalagay sa daan? ( Naguusap kami while they were driving to Las Vegas)
Me: Ganyan talga, Ma, may speed limit hindi katulad sa atin na hindi pwedeng lagyan ng limit kasi naman ang liliit ng highway. Tapos walang police cars na hahabol sayo kasi in the first place, wala namang car ang mga police. Hahaha.
Mama: Tapos bakit walang mga bahay akong nakikita sa highway?
Me: Sa mga interstate highways ma, wala ka talagang makikitang bahay. May tinatawag na zoning dito. May areas for residential. Hindi pwedeng, basta ka nalng tatayo ng bahay kung saan saan.
