Excited

I'm going back to school tomorrow! It's the first day of school in DLSU for this year. But this time, I won't be attending classes since I'm done with school. My friends and I decided to visit the place to say hello to our old friends and dear professors. Our other agenda is to apply for an alumni card and to check out the froshies. Goodness, I feel so old. :)

The Bandwagon

It took me more than two hours to vote. But waiting for my turn to shade those circles was totally worth it. I felt responsible, happy and proud of myself in a way because I was able to contribute something for our country’s future. :)

*P.S. Happy Birthday to my dear friend, Kat Reyes! :)*

The Prayer

God, tonight I’m going to make a big decision. Please help and guide me in choosing the people who deserve to become the next leaders of our country. The Philippines is in need of leaders who are selfless, hardworking, idealistic and nationalistic. Please make me an agent of change. Amen.

To The Most Special Woman in Our Lives

(March 28, 2010: With Mama and Papa)

For my mother, I really don't know where to begin. For the past nineteen years, you have been patient, understanding and hardworking. You are always here to care, guide, love and support me (and even my brother, Papa, your friends and other loved ones). Without you, I wouldn't be the person that I am today. Thank you for everything. I love you. Happy Mother's Day! :)

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all moms as well! :)

It's Our Time to Stand Up for What and Who We Believe In

A lot of tweets and articles have inspired me to write a blog about the upcoming elections here in the Philippines. If you're an avid fan of television news, newspapers and other types of media, you must already have an idea about what is happening in our political arena. Since the election day is almost near, those who are running for a position in the government are doing their last minute campaigning. Different issues may be thrown at them at the moment but these do not stop them from proving the people that they deserve to become the next President, Vice-President, Senator and the like.

I admit that politics is my least favorite topic. Nevertheless, I can't help but say something about it because some of us have reached the extremes. It's good to know that the Filipinos today are vocal about who they are voting for. It makes me happy in a way because in my opinion, it means that we are becoming more involved for change to happen in our country. However, there are people who get too carried away. They begin to call the others names or labels such as "You're bobo (stupid) if you vote for him or her". Friendships and even the family ties are broken because of the election brouhaha. Even the media is accused of not giving them, the politicians, the fair share when it comes to giving news. Election and politics nowadays, I realized, are becoming too personal.

My point is that we have our own beliefs, standards and reasons why we choose to support a particular candidate. It's not nice or ethical to call them names just because they're not voting for who we think is the right one. I think that we should learn how to respect each and everyone's opinion and decision. And for me, this is one of the more important things to remember than anything else at this time.

So on Monday, let's all go out and maximize our right to vote because our vote really counts. Let's vote for who we strongly believe in. And if you're not of voting age yet, please help us in praying for a clean, successful and less violent election. Good day everyone! :)

White Shades

After my demo at Little Apprentice last Tuesday, I met up with Chia at Alabang Town Center. We both had a lot of catching up. It was fun reminiscing our good old gradeschool days. Eating lunch and frozen yogurt together, talking about random things, taking crazy pictures and even reading children's books at Powerbooks are way better than watching a movie only. :)

Interesting

Where the MILD Things Are by Maurice SEND-UP.

Look what I found in Powerbooks! This book is a parody of Maurice Sendak's Where the WILD Things Are. I didn't buy it though. But it definitely made my day. :)