Cory and the Democracy

My half-awake status was halted by a mother’s (and a child’s) cry this afternoon, which sounded very familiar to me. She was Kris Aquino. Captivated, I finally decided to get up.

My first sight that moment was also a familiar one–my mother. She handed down some bottles of Coke to a buying neighbor. For the most part of her day, she was doing the household chores while watching the queue of people with Cory.

It then reminded me of the first news I heard on the first day of August. The woman who bravely fought against tyranny and authoritarian rule, the so-called Mother of Democracy, was overpowered by her internal physiological struggle. The yellowish rays of the sun has finally set for Cory Aquino.

Because of her contribution to the restoration of democracy and the role she assumed in Philippine history, Aquino’s legacy will always stay in every Filipino heart, for she once embodied what the people long for–change. In response to this, various documentaries were shown discussing the life Cory had gone through, which might have been too redundant.

We must admit that people gain so much from what the media gives us. People see them as a neutral entity responsible for information dissemination, providing transparency which has not fully shown by the government. But sometimes, skepticism comes into me. There were times that media amplify issues too much, thus delineating the dichotomy existing between people-oriented information dissemination and over-sharing as a form of propaganda.

Which makes me ponder. As stated by various programs recently, is Cory the Mother of Democracy?

Over-spontaneity No More

Finally, I’m on vacation!

Our one-month-long practicum has just ended. I must say that it was a very tiring experience for me and, maybe for the rest of my classmates. But it surfaced on me big time only a few days ago, as I try to railroad my research paper about the so-called “presidentiables” and my journals during the practicum. LOL.

Many people noticed that I gained weight.Well, yes, it’s true. From around 53 kilograms (116 pounds) a few months ago, I now weigh around 140 pounds, my heaviest in years! It was pretty hilarious for me. I never thought I could really, really do that! After that instance, I got so inspired on gaining more weight and, eventually, toning my body into a fitter-slash-hotter figure. Starting June (or July), the gym might become my new haven.

Any tips for a first-timer? Haha. I’m excited yet anxious about this.

Aside from working out, I’m excited for an upcoming job for me. I won’t tell what exactly my job is to avoid jynx but, basically, I really need this to help out in minimizing household expenses and to maintain extra cash for other important expenditures. Although I think I lack the specific experience, I firmly believe I can do the nitpicking when accepted for the job. Anyway, all of us start in blank slates.

Just in case you have other part-time jobs to offer, don’t think twice to message me or to reply on this note. It will be very helpful.

But if you think I’m going to decrease my academic load in the coming semesters, that would be a very big no-no. 2010 is my only graduation year. Haha.

As a new phase is about to start, I think it calls for me to lessen my over-spontaneity. I am a person afraid to miss anything I think of as important (or so I think but they might not be that important). Shyness comes into me when I feel that I don’t click that much with my friends or when the news I’m hearing was already outdated.

Thus, with the additional activities added to my calendar, this must urge me to strictly follow what was scheduled at hand and to avoid entertaining unplanned activities (unless it’s too important AND urgent). Still, I’m open to handle various organizational responsibilities, but to a lesser extent now.

Aswangan sa Kalunsuran

Sa pagdaan ng panahon, unti-unti nang nagiging moderno ang uri ng pamumuhay ng sangkatauhan. Halimbawa na nga lamang ay ang naging pag-unlad ng konsepto ng blogging mula sa mga payak na talaarawan. Kasabay nito, mas nagkakaroon ng siyentipikong paliwanag ang samu’t saring palaisipang bumagabag sa malilikot na isipan ng mga tao.

Pero heto na lang ang isipin n’yo, mga kapwa ko bloggista. Sa mga ganitong panahon kung saan halos lahat ng mga pangyayari ay mayroong katapat na siyentipikong paliwanag, hindi ko masyadong akalain na hit na hit pa rin pala ang mga urban legends.

Kahapon, nagpakatamad na naman ako sa bahay. Pagkagising ko ng alas-dos ng hapon, ibinabad ko muli ang aking mga mata sa TV. Siyempre, manonood na naman ako ng V-League, kahit sa totoo lang ay napanood ko na nang live ‘yung ipapalabas nila. Nandoon kasi si Charo Soriano, ang kinababaliwan kong player ng Ateneo de Manila University.

Muling paalala: hindi po tungkol sa amin ni Charo Soriano ang kuwento. Haha.

Sarap na sarap Tuwang-tuwa ako kay Charo Soriano sa panonood ng laro. Game One kasi ‘yun ng Ateneo at Adamson. Kahit na alam kong talo na ang Ateneo, sige pa rin sa panonood. Pati ‘yung nanay ko, kilala na rin ang manugang niya si Charo Soriano. Natambakan ang Ateneo sa una at ikalawang sets, at parang nakikini-kinita na niya ang pagkatalo ng Ateneo, kung kaya naisipan niyang lumabas ng bahay upang makipagtsismisan makipagkuwentuhan sa mga kapitbahay.

Fourth set. Unti-unti ko nang nilalasap ang kagandahan ni Charo Soriano ang pagkatalo ng Ateneo nang makarinig ako ng mga matitinis na halinghing hagikgikan ng mga nanay sa labas ng gate. Sinubukan kong huwag pansinin ang tila kasiyahan sa labas, ngunit isang pangungusap ang nakakuha ng aking pansin.

Sino kaya ang aswang?

Still, He is The Political Buzzerbeater

VALENZUELA CITY — How true that The Political Buzzerbeater is changing his identity?

The news came out upon the creation of Kuwentong Pasahero under Yom’s account on WordPress.

Yom told the press, “This is not a change of identity for me. Honestly, trying to do political blogging and establishing myself as a political blogger has become a challenge ever since. However, I can’t discard the concept that I have in mind recently, and that resulted to the creation of Kuwentong Pasahero.”

Created just today, Kuwentong Pasahero focuses on the author’s experience while on the trip. Directly quoting a part of the blog’s description, he said, “Ito ang nais kong ibahagi sa inyo–ang aking mga kakaibang karanasan habang nasa biyahe. Maaaring ang bawat karanasan ko ay katulad ng sa inyo. Nais kong magkuwentuhan tayo habang naglalakbay tayo sa buhay na ito.“

Yom has been blogging for years now. Starting his career on Blogdrive, he is now a loyal WordPress-er for months. He envisioned that WordPress.com would be his last home before having a .com or a .net site.

Some people asked if he won’t update this blog. He answered, “The Political Buzzerbeater and Kuwentong Pasahero will be both updated. Expect that posts on Kuwentong Pasahero are lighter than those written in The Political Buzzerbeater. But I can’t imagine myself doing away with politics, so better not change your links and still visit The Political Buzzerbeater. And watch out for http://yeahred.net in the future. “

The Politician?

PADRE FAURA, MANILA — Is another player joining the new blood of politicians-wanna-be this year?

As the election fever in the University of the Philippines – Manila is gradually heating up, the question of the probable participation of The Buzzerbeater in the yearly-held University Student Council elections is becoming salient.