Whenever someone looks at me, they often wonder what ethnicity I am. This article is devoted to the great and fun adventure of being Filipino. Being Filipino means being from the 99 islands 5 hours (by plane) off the coast of Japan. We're in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in Asia in the country of the Philippines.

The Philippines is beautiful and it's filled with tons of great food, friendly and welcoming people and breath-taking scenery! Most people don't often know about the Philippines and what it's like until they are around an individual, or if you're lucky, you can experience, a whole group of us!

Here are some things that you'll expect from any contact, or interaction with anyone who is a Filipino!

1. Food!

When you're around Filipinos, you will be surrounded by tons of delicious food! Come hungry, because you will leave not being able to move!

2. A good time.

Being around Filipinos, I guarantee you that you will not be bored.

3. The famous "Filipino time":

This one, you'll have to be patient with us. We live by the island life, so we'll arrive pretty much an hour late after the time you tell us.

4. We're always talking.

We can carry a conversation so easily because we love to talk!

5. We care.

We love to be surrounded by people that we will make sure that you feel like we care and will go out of our way to show you we do.

6. We love the simple things:

Most Filipinos grew up with not much and had to get by with what we could, so laughing and enjoying life can be seen when we're just going about our days. We stay positive.

7. We value hard work:

The way we were raised is at the core of our values.

8. There's never a dull moment:

When you're around us, we'll make you laugh because we're naturally entertainers.

9. Hospitality is what we're about:

If we want you to come stay with us, we mean it and we will make you feel right at home.

10. Traditions are huge to us.

Just like any other family, or group of people, we love traditions and we are rooted in them.

11. We love to see and learn about the world.

We'll travel far and wide since we love to experience new things!