Hope. Believe.

After almost an hour reading the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA), because apparently I missed to watch it on the tube, my lips surprisingly curved into a smile. If you were to ask me, I've never been into politics and I never wanted to meddle with it. I am not apathetic, I am aware of our nation's situation. I just didn't want to be so involve with its drama. I am neither pro nor anti P-Noy, however last night, I felt gratified with our President's speech. In all fairness, he covered a lot of issues. It was comprehensive. I can see naman that he is doing his best in an effort to mend and improve our country. Change wont happen overnight. And seriously, after reading his speech, I thought, parang hindi ko kakayanin ang trabaho niya. You need to deal with so many problems and issues including people (esp the crab mentality and antagonists). They're part of the package. Imagine the whole country is looking up to you and it is not as easy as you might think it is. So to my fellow Filipinos, rather than complaining and ranting for a lot of reasons, may we participate in looking for solutions to our nation's difficulties. Simple grade schooler example: Throwing your trash everywhere. You may think your cigar butt or small piece of candy wrapper may be too small, its no big deal, but how many people actually throw them out in the streets everyday? Is everyone aware of the word accumulation? How about flood? I have a strong feeling those two words connect. Duh. Hello discipline. We may not realize that we become part of the problem so might as well be part of the solution.

I feel there is hope for us if we only work hand in hand. You may say that  I am too kumpyansa or positive for the Philippines, well why not?

I have hope for the Philippines. I believe in change and the possibilities we could do as Filipino citizens. =)

Ad majorem dei gloriam.

Very well said, Von Goethe.

P.S. To those involve in Pork Barrel scam: Karma is a bitch. Ang gaba dili magsaba.