Heather at the Paranaque Town Fiesta, San Diego county, Dec 02, 2006

Heather posing for some pictures while waiting patiently before the "parade" or "promenade" of costumes (sunduan). I am not really into this sort of thing (my mom or her grandma is due to tradition). I just see it as an event that means a lot to the "town natives" of the old country. Overall the celebration is to commemorate the patron town saint, St. Andres or San Andres.

I would not be able to fully embrace this traditon, because I see myself as a native-born American. Lately, I have been disconnected from the ______ community. I do not want to be stereoptyped for having certain characteristics and behaviors. I want Heather and I to establish our own identities, while maintaining respect for various traditions and beliefs.








Is this the same dress that I purchased for Heather at Macy's? This is from a Striderite.com webpage for girls' shoes.