the "haitian" i knew...

In real life, I’m really not aware that Haiti does exist. It’s such a shame for me that I didn’t know the existence of this country! So for my own info’s sake, I’ve posted some facts about Haiti. ;)

Haiti is a country in the West Indies, about 600 miles southeast of Florida. It shares the islands of Hispaniola with it's neighbor, the Dominican Republic.

Area-almost 11,000 square miles. About the same size as Maryland.

Population-almost 7millon people. - I think their population now is almost 9M

Capital City-PORT-AU-PRINCE

National Flag-the flag has two sideways strips blue and red.In the center of the flag is the nation coat of arms,which has palms on it. National Dance- wooden leg dance

History of Haiti

Haiti has along history of problems with its government. But did you know that it was the first country where African slaves fought for their freedom? It was, and it has been a free country ever since. In the past there have been many problems with different groups trying to control Haiti. One family ruled Haiti for a long time and they were very cruel to the people.

The first known residents of Haiti were the ciboney Indian people who originated in central or south America and migrated to the Caribbean region about 2000 B.C.

The island of Hispaniola where Haiti is located was discovered by Christopher Columbus. Much later the French would colonize Haiti and turn it in to one vary large sugar plantation. Many slaves were brought to Haiti to work in the plantations. That is why some Haitian people have light skin (they are descendents of the French colonists) and why others have dark skin (they are descendents of the African slaves).

See, somehow fate of Haiti citizens and our country are the same because they both governed by a dictator but eventually people got the nerve and woke to their senses to have courage & fight for their rights as a citizen of that country. Wow ang galing! Long lives Haitians & Filipinos! ;)

Highlights of this entry…that I’m aware that there is Haitian!!! that I didn’t know that Haitian is a citizen of a certain country coz I as I’ve said I didn’t know that there is Haiti!!! Ahahaha… All I thought is, Haitian is someone who removes certain part of your memories because this is what I’ve used to watch in “Heroes”. Stupid me, right??? So during my awful moments about my ex-bf, I used to say this line “I really hope that Haitian is real, so he can remove the memories of my past especially the time when we’re together”. Ahahahaha! Toinks!

Anyway, my sympathy to all Haitians who lost their families and are affected by the horrific earthquake that occurred in Haiti yesterday. For those who will read this entry, please do pray for them too. They need our prayers.