14 days after Yolanda, I found myself in a makeshift movie set as they simulate a Category 5 hurricane in New York City. I stood there horror-struck, feeling sick and completely unable to appreciate the movie magic happening before my very eyes. All my brain could process was that's how it was in Tacloban and Samar, maybe even worse. It was distressing.
I totally wanted to go out the moment I realized what I was about to see but I didn't think it was possible when the ushers closed the door. That was by far the most uncomfortable experience of my life. I told the sis-in-law on our way out, "Parang mali we even watched that." Too close to home.
I felt like posting a sign at the door for Filipinos not to proceed as it may be troubling. And damaging to the soul, really.
As the nation remembers the anniversary of Yolanda, I will continue to pray for the people of Samar and Leyte to have never-ending strength and courage to help them through the rest of their lives.
(Photo from the Universal Studios Singapore website)
I felt like posting a sign at the door for Filipinos not to proceed as it may be troubling. And damaging to the soul, really.
As the nation remembers the anniversary of Yolanda, I will continue to pray for the people of Samar and Leyte to have never-ending strength and courage to help them through the rest of their lives.
(Photo from the Universal Studios Singapore website)
