story challenge: letter “O”

Ocean-dweller Ornaments

These are tacky and very touristy refrigerator magnets and as an islander, I will not be caught buying them. But when I had a jaunt with Bob to Paris, I had this amazing desire to buy an Eiffel Tower key chain and even an English red phone booth magnet from the UK.

Honestly, I am an old-school spoon collector and I have clutter to prove it!  And mind you, I am mighty happy and quite proud of the places each fancy utensil represents.

Yet, what amazes me is the irony of it all!  I cringe at the idea of spending any Peso for an island souvenir but I can excitedly spend Dollars, Pounds even Euros to bring home a piece of the locale I have travelled to.

This is a sad reality that I know I should accept and change.  After all, I should be the first one to appreciate the beauty of what my country is all about, so that I can proudly share the experience to everyone.  Whoever feels the same way, please have the same change of heart.

In hindsight, I would like to embrace this ONE world we live in, where there should be utter unity and ONENESS.

please try to take part in Frizz‘ Story Challenge for the Letter “O”