It’s been raining for some days now. After days of heat then all of a sudden it’s raining really hard. I just wonder why it came in this time that our class had resume. I hate rainy season because I always need to bring my umbrella. My feet easily get dirty when I walk on the streets. And really, I don’t like getting wet because I am super paranoid and scared of getting sick. But if I’m only staying inside the house, I love the rain, totally. I love the rain because it cools down my room and makes my sleeping sound and sweet. It’s just that now, I have my school. I commute when I go to school; I commute when I go home and the rain makes it not less easy for me. And I have class in Andrew so I need to undergo all the hassle just to transfer building and attend class.
But of course, rain isn’t that bad. Because of the rain, I can wear long-sleeves and use my jackets. But because the rain makes me sleep soundly, I, all the more, find difficulty waking up which makes me late for my morning class. Although I love the feeling of rain because it makes me lazy and gives me the feeling to just chill; I’m just not sure if that’s a good thing.
If only we could just have a cool climate without heavy rain since it causes flood, then that would be the best climate. Since it wouldn’t be so hot yet it wouldn’t also be rainy. I really don’t know what to say anymore. I just here the continuous drops of the rain and makes me hope for a no classes announcement. Impossible, though.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
simple pleasures
I wasn't able to write yesterday because I was busy ding my other assignment. Now, since I just came home from Mall of Asia. I would just write the things I saw that I want to buy.
First, I saw these nice white jeans in Zara, though I don’t if it fits right but I’ll try to go back next time and check it out. If it fits right, I’ll buy it since I really want to buy a nice white pants.
Second, I saw this cute flats in the Department Store and is really cheap. But the display didn’t have my size and I was too lazy to ask the saleslady for my size. Because there were so many people in MOA which is really annoying. I couldn’t stay there any longer but I’ll try to look for it in other SM Department Store.
Third, I want to buy the sandals that I saw in VNC which was really cute and comfortable to wear. Also, I’m assured with its quality since I’ve bought many pair of sandals from this store already. I’m just not sure if they still have my size because the displays were big sizes and usually if the displays are in big sizes that means there are no stocks anymore. I’ll try to look for it in other branches. I would love to buy it but I’m not really that eager since I know that they’d soon have new arrivals.
Basically, these are the things that I want to buy. And why wasn’t I able to buy any of them? Obviously, because I don’t have enough money; I’m in poverty mode. I wasn’t able to ask money from my mom, and I just bought something the other day so I only have few bucks left in my wallet. But I am determined to go back for these stuffs that are why I’m back to saving money. I’ll try to be as thrifty as I can so I could at least start buying some of these stuffs.
First, I saw these nice white jeans in Zara, though I don’t if it fits right but I’ll try to go back next time and check it out. If it fits right, I’ll buy it since I really want to buy a nice white pants.
Second, I saw this cute flats in the Department Store and is really cheap. But the display didn’t have my size and I was too lazy to ask the saleslady for my size. Because there were so many people in MOA which is really annoying. I couldn’t stay there any longer but I’ll try to look for it in other SM Department Store.
Third, I want to buy the sandals that I saw in VNC which was really cute and comfortable to wear. Also, I’m assured with its quality since I’ve bought many pair of sandals from this store already. I’m just not sure if they still have my size because the displays were big sizes and usually if the displays are in big sizes that means there are no stocks anymore. I’ll try to look for it in other branches. I would love to buy it but I’m not really that eager since I know that they’d soon have new arrivals.
Basically, these are the things that I want to buy. And why wasn’t I able to buy any of them? Obviously, because I don’t have enough money; I’m in poverty mode. I wasn’t able to ask money from my mom, and I just bought something the other day so I only have few bucks left in my wallet. But I am determined to go back for these stuffs that are why I’m back to saving money. I’ll try to be as thrifty as I can so I could at least start buying some of these stuffs.
Friday, May 29, 2009
H2O
Things 'veI learned about water...
Humans need water in everyday life. Our body is sustained by water. The lack of 20% in our body would cause death. That’s how important water is for our body. But there’s a lot more to know. Are we sure that the water we drink is safe and clean? People are increasingly concerned about the safety of their drinking water. People buy drinking bottles, thinking that this is the safe water. Even in our homes we prefer buying from water stations just to ensure our safety. Water supplies once considered pure are found to have contaminants. This is the water from the tap. What are these contaminants? What are its causes? Who can we blame?
Water contamination is caused by leaks in the pipes hence when the pressure is low, soil and groundwater may seep into leaking pipes. Another cause would be illegal connection; these connections are not well constructed and may lead to seeping in of soil and mud. The use of booster pumps creates more pure in the pipes and the pressure can suck into the pipes and contaminate the water. These are only some of the causes of the contamination in our water. It’s still our responsibility to make our water clean. We can either worsen the situation or keep the situation in control.
“We cannot expect pure water, but we want safe water.” The contamination in here are said NOT to be harmful in our body but too much of it may be dangerous. That’s why we also need to be careful. But what the authorities assure is that tap water is still safe to drink.
The least we can do is to protect and take good care of our mother natrue.
Humans need water in everyday life. Our body is sustained by water. The lack of 20% in our body would cause death. That’s how important water is for our body. But there’s a lot more to know. Are we sure that the water we drink is safe and clean? People are increasingly concerned about the safety of their drinking water. People buy drinking bottles, thinking that this is the safe water. Even in our homes we prefer buying from water stations just to ensure our safety. Water supplies once considered pure are found to have contaminants. This is the water from the tap. What are these contaminants? What are its causes? Who can we blame?
Water contamination is caused by leaks in the pipes hence when the pressure is low, soil and groundwater may seep into leaking pipes. Another cause would be illegal connection; these connections are not well constructed and may lead to seeping in of soil and mud. The use of booster pumps creates more pure in the pipes and the pressure can suck into the pipes and contaminate the water. These are only some of the causes of the contamination in our water. It’s still our responsibility to make our water clean. We can either worsen the situation or keep the situation in control.
“We cannot expect pure water, but we want safe water.” The contamination in here are said NOT to be harmful in our body but too much of it may be dangerous. That’s why we also need to be careful. But what the authorities assure is that tap water is still safe to drink.
The least we can do is to protect and take good care of our mother natrue.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Words of thought: The Philippines and Filipinos
Philippine’s election is soon coming. Politicians are now getting ready. Those who have plans of running for the presidential elections are now announcing their interest. Different parties are searching for the perfect candidates whether the opposition or the administration. Everyone’s preparing for the 2010 election already. Different campaign materials are being posted. Some already have their campaigns in commercials of the top local networks in the Philippines. As early as last year, if I’m not mistaken, some of the presidential candidates are already campaigning. I hate politics. I find its world full of lies and deceptions. Although some would probably be with the truth but due to the culture Philippine politics has, even good-hearted people are infected and influenced once they enter in the world of politics.
How corrupt Philippine government really is? In my point of view, all these politicians whatever parties they are in, whatever position they have, they are all corrupt in one way or another. Stealing a pen and stealing money is weighed differently, but the context doesn’t change that it is still stealing. Just like the corruption here in the Philippines. We can see in the shows like Imbestigador; they feature those Baranggay Chairmen or even just the Kagawad are corrupt. They do their own illegal ways just to earn extra money. But the problem with us is that we are very relaxed people. Even if there is already corruption or deception that is happening, we tend to just accept it if it’s only small time or small case. That’s why corruption has been embedded to our culture because we just let it happen. We didn’t stop the corruption in its small stage that’s why it kept on growing up to a point that we can’t do anything anymore because almost all the government officials are doing it. This is the sad reality of the Philippine government. I want to say that I can still see hope for the improvement of our country but right now, I could say that our country’s condition is very blur. I can’t really tell where it would soon end up.
Philippine has many problems, one of which is definitely its people; only a few of the big population of the Philippine does care about the future of its country. Only a few think that we should fight for our country. Only a few are bothered when we rank high as one of the most corrupt country because the large part of the Filipino population is in the marginalized sector where they don’t really have time to care for the country because they are busy fighting for their survival everyday. They don’t even know if they have something to eat for the next week and so how can we expect them to even be bothered by the problems of this country.
BUT I don’t think that it’s an excuse for a Filipino citizen to not love its own country. I’m not being biased but I’m just setting out my opinions and beliefs regarding this matter. As I see it, these people make their situation in life an excuse for them to be free from responsibility as a Filipino. It’s as if because they are poor, they expect the government to feed them, give them shelters, education and the like while not doing anything. I understand that they didn’t choose to be in that condition but is it enough reason for them to be excused in not doing the right thing? Life is hard as it is but it becomes even harder when you expect other people to help you survive. Because these people could disappoint you anytime and when that time comes, how would you then continue and survive?
This blog is getting really fuzzy. First, I just talked about the election then now I’m being negative with the Filipino people. I guess it is naturally linked together. I have hopes for the Philippine but I believe that the Philippine would only rise up if its people would actually cooperate.
I see that the Philippine for many people is a land full of wants, wishes and hopes. I could say that a jeepney driver wants to have his children finish school, wishing that someday their lives would be better off. This is the hope that they have that’s why they survive. If we could only bring these aspirations and hopes for our country, then someday, maybe, our country will also succeed.
How corrupt Philippine government really is? In my point of view, all these politicians whatever parties they are in, whatever position they have, they are all corrupt in one way or another. Stealing a pen and stealing money is weighed differently, but the context doesn’t change that it is still stealing. Just like the corruption here in the Philippines. We can see in the shows like Imbestigador; they feature those Baranggay Chairmen or even just the Kagawad are corrupt. They do their own illegal ways just to earn extra money. But the problem with us is that we are very relaxed people. Even if there is already corruption or deception that is happening, we tend to just accept it if it’s only small time or small case. That’s why corruption has been embedded to our culture because we just let it happen. We didn’t stop the corruption in its small stage that’s why it kept on growing up to a point that we can’t do anything anymore because almost all the government officials are doing it. This is the sad reality of the Philippine government. I want to say that I can still see hope for the improvement of our country but right now, I could say that our country’s condition is very blur. I can’t really tell where it would soon end up.
Philippine has many problems, one of which is definitely its people; only a few of the big population of the Philippine does care about the future of its country. Only a few think that we should fight for our country. Only a few are bothered when we rank high as one of the most corrupt country because the large part of the Filipino population is in the marginalized sector where they don’t really have time to care for the country because they are busy fighting for their survival everyday. They don’t even know if they have something to eat for the next week and so how can we expect them to even be bothered by the problems of this country.
BUT I don’t think that it’s an excuse for a Filipino citizen to not love its own country. I’m not being biased but I’m just setting out my opinions and beliefs regarding this matter. As I see it, these people make their situation in life an excuse for them to be free from responsibility as a Filipino. It’s as if because they are poor, they expect the government to feed them, give them shelters, education and the like while not doing anything. I understand that they didn’t choose to be in that condition but is it enough reason for them to be excused in not doing the right thing? Life is hard as it is but it becomes even harder when you expect other people to help you survive. Because these people could disappoint you anytime and when that time comes, how would you then continue and survive?
This blog is getting really fuzzy. First, I just talked about the election then now I’m being negative with the Filipino people. I guess it is naturally linked together. I have hopes for the Philippine but I believe that the Philippine would only rise up if its people would actually cooperate.
I see that the Philippine for many people is a land full of wants, wishes and hopes. I could say that a jeepney driver wants to have his children finish school, wishing that someday their lives would be better off. This is the hope that they have that’s why they survive. If we could only bring these aspirations and hopes for our country, then someday, maybe, our country will also succeed.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Failure Due to Wrong Pursuit
As what Plato said, “The fittest in a democracy must be a beast who knows how to please sizable crowds.” Democracy is a government by the people and for the people. Many countries are under the democratic rule, one of which is the Philippines. The Philippines first attained its independence against the American Imperialism and had its transition to One- Man democracy of Marcos rule. The promise of granting Philippines total independence from the control of the United States failed. The Authoritarian rule of Marcos was said to be supported by the Unite States. The people of the Philippines did not very much like the dictatorship of Marcos. Under the leadership of Cory Aquino, the Philippines had its first People Power or EDSA Revolution1. Even though the Filipino succeeded in this EDSA 1, still EDSA 2 happened, and EDSA 3. We don’t know if there would still be next to come.
Democracy is not working in the Philippines. Democracy is not really understood by the people and the government itself is not run by democracy. The country’s election is one big event for the Filipino. For those who are seeking for change, for the ones who are hoping for something better. It’s one important event in the Philippines especially for the politicians who would do everything to make their way, whether in the Baranggay Hall, in the Senate or up to the position in Malacanang. This is an event participated by almost all the Filipinos aged 18 and above. There are always many controversies every time the country is conducting an election. Poverty hinders a clear voting, and Bribery takes advantage of the opportunity. Most politicians are indeed rich, while most Filipinos live on hundred pesos per day or less. Some of these wealthy politicians use Bribery as a political tool to maintain their power in the Philippine government. Where is democracy when these poor Filipino have no choice but to give into the manipulation of these greedy politicians? Democratic country gives a chance for its citizens to vote. That’s the good thing about it. People left with dignity would always know their right choice.
Philippines- ranked second in the world for political killing. Most of them were church activists, lawyers, union leaders and others who work for political change. There were 858 politically- related killings. Where is democracy when one’s life is at stake in taking his stand? Why are these people being deprived of their rights, when it is them who should be making the decision? The good democratic thing about it is these people took their stand. They knew that they should fight for their beliefs, and they desired for a change. The decision making process in the government can range from a political system that is a democracy and a single individual or a few individuals in control.
From a book that I read, it says that “The essential features of First democracy were freedom from tyranny and the inclusion of all citizens in governance… Any kind of tyranny- including majority rule- keeps some citizens out of government.” The misconception about democracy is making it similar with the majority rule; though the Philippines are mostly composed of poor people. These large numbers of people don’t have their freedom. They are the ones who are less considered while corruption is taking place in the government. These poor Filipinos are the minority who are under the power of majority which are the powerful people, the politicians, and wealthy people. For example, simple election held for a class-head in a school. There would be Anthony, the silent but intelligent one. Mike, the popular one and have more active social life. The students would have their candidates but because the majority would vote for Mike; these majority could frighten and exclude the minority. They could also use means to influence the minority. Majority rule is plainly a kind of tyranny. It ha been said that it’s not freedom if you have to join the majority in order to feel that you are free. The good thing that can be considered is that in the Philippines, people agree about democracy though it’s not practiced well. Filipino still have positive views in the so- called democratic rule.
In an authoritarian form of government, the same with Marcos rule. It has been explained that authoritarian regimes emphasize the claims of authority over those of individual liberty. Marcos was a harsh ruler but he gained many things for the country which are not made better by the democratic government. Rather, the country got worse. Democracy is not real on the current situation of the country. The people protesting and rallying against this and that, some even don’t know what they are protesting for. Democracy should have lessened the revolts because it should be that the citizens are satisfied. It is them who should be making the decisions. Democracy should have led to understanding of the people and the government but it is opposite here in the Philippines. Both want to have what they believe they should have. It is not democracy at all. It’s like having a tyrant in a crowd it can never control. Compare to the authoritarian rule; the crowd is controlled but country benefits, although it also has its downsides. The fact is the Philippines have not really gone better. It’s slowly taking its downfall because of the wrong pursuit of democracy.
Democracy is not working in the Philippines. Democracy is not really understood by the people and the government itself is not run by democracy. The country’s election is one big event for the Filipino. For those who are seeking for change, for the ones who are hoping for something better. It’s one important event in the Philippines especially for the politicians who would do everything to make their way, whether in the Baranggay Hall, in the Senate or up to the position in Malacanang. This is an event participated by almost all the Filipinos aged 18 and above. There are always many controversies every time the country is conducting an election. Poverty hinders a clear voting, and Bribery takes advantage of the opportunity. Most politicians are indeed rich, while most Filipinos live on hundred pesos per day or less. Some of these wealthy politicians use Bribery as a political tool to maintain their power in the Philippine government. Where is democracy when these poor Filipino have no choice but to give into the manipulation of these greedy politicians? Democratic country gives a chance for its citizens to vote. That’s the good thing about it. People left with dignity would always know their right choice.
Philippines- ranked second in the world for political killing. Most of them were church activists, lawyers, union leaders and others who work for political change. There were 858 politically- related killings. Where is democracy when one’s life is at stake in taking his stand? Why are these people being deprived of their rights, when it is them who should be making the decision? The good democratic thing about it is these people took their stand. They knew that they should fight for their beliefs, and they desired for a change. The decision making process in the government can range from a political system that is a democracy and a single individual or a few individuals in control.
From a book that I read, it says that “The essential features of First democracy were freedom from tyranny and the inclusion of all citizens in governance… Any kind of tyranny- including majority rule- keeps some citizens out of government.” The misconception about democracy is making it similar with the majority rule; though the Philippines are mostly composed of poor people. These large numbers of people don’t have their freedom. They are the ones who are less considered while corruption is taking place in the government. These poor Filipinos are the minority who are under the power of majority which are the powerful people, the politicians, and wealthy people. For example, simple election held for a class-head in a school. There would be Anthony, the silent but intelligent one. Mike, the popular one and have more active social life. The students would have their candidates but because the majority would vote for Mike; these majority could frighten and exclude the minority. They could also use means to influence the minority. Majority rule is plainly a kind of tyranny. It ha been said that it’s not freedom if you have to join the majority in order to feel that you are free. The good thing that can be considered is that in the Philippines, people agree about democracy though it’s not practiced well. Filipino still have positive views in the so- called democratic rule.
In an authoritarian form of government, the same with Marcos rule. It has been explained that authoritarian regimes emphasize the claims of authority over those of individual liberty. Marcos was a harsh ruler but he gained many things for the country which are not made better by the democratic government. Rather, the country got worse. Democracy is not real on the current situation of the country. The people protesting and rallying against this and that, some even don’t know what they are protesting for. Democracy should have lessened the revolts because it should be that the citizens are satisfied. It is them who should be making the decisions. Democracy should have led to understanding of the people and the government but it is opposite here in the Philippines. Both want to have what they believe they should have. It is not democracy at all. It’s like having a tyrant in a crowd it can never control. Compare to the authoritarian rule; the crowd is controlled but country benefits, although it also has its downsides. The fact is the Philippines have not really gone better. It’s slowly taking its downfall because of the wrong pursuit of democracy.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
First day vibe
I hate and love the first day of school year. Now, I’ve experienced my first day of school as a junior student, it’s weird how every 1st day of the school year, it’s a different feeling; when actually it’s still the same school, same food in the canteen, same kind of chair and table. Nothing really changed. But I guess the feelings or emotions students feel on the 1st day or even the whole term or school year is not based on the aesthetics of the school. Because the school doesn’t change, well maybe it did because our building is freshly painted; I can even smell the stink of the paint although those changes don’t affect the students that much. Anyway, what is there to care about the paint of the classrooms.
When you think about it, every new school year, we feel different. This year I was really excited. I was excited to see my friends, to bond with them again, to create new experiences while I can still remember my 1st year, my frosh days. Funny when I think about it. Of course, I didn’t know many people back then. I don’t know how to commute, I’d get lost inside the campus. I’m easily awed with what I see but now, everything looks the same. Not to mention that I’m really pissed with those frosh especially during the 1st week or 1st month, because they always block your way. They’ll walk in groups, like 5 people lining up vertically in front of you and there is me in a panic mode, hustling not to be late. But for them, they’re so relax and as if not minding other people walking along the same SJ Walk they’re blocking. Although I must admit, before, that was just us. I could say that this phenomenon is a trend in La Salle. Almost all the people I know feel the same with the frosh, although all those people could look back and say that before it was them. But of course, now that it’s not us, it’s really annoying. Frosh year is the embarrassing yet memorable year where everyone doesn’t know anyone, and everyone tries to know everyone. Just the sad thing is sometimes people don’t like what they know, and the supposed happy friendship loses their bond. But it’s nice to have friends who stayed until now.
Is the first day that important? For me, I can’t tell.I could say no because what you feel on the 1st day easily changes on the 3rd day or after a week. Although it would be better that at the start of the school year, a student is motivated to do well but I experienced that already. Last year, I had a nice vibe, I wanted to have good grades, be active in extracurricular activities, but as things change, your emotions change. The feeling of excitement and enthusiasm changed and I became tired, bored and frustrated. It wasn’t such a happy year for me.
I don’t know how to explain the 1st day of school. I feel like I’m making such big deal out of it. But for me, it’s a big deal because it involves a lot of ones emotions. During my vacation I don’t want that 1st day date to come, I want to enjoy my vacation, I still want to sleep long, but of course, I can’t change anything and that day still arrived. So when it was that day, I was actually excited. How can one’s emotion shift that fast? I don’t really know. Then now, I’m facing reality that school is not just a place where you can meet your friends. You also meet your professors here, those terror professors and unending major subjects. Some professors already give assignments. Now, I’m afraid and worried.
School life is really a frustration for students; it plays too much with ones emotions. But when you pass through all those and reflect, school life will always be a memorable one. That one is a fact.
When you think about it, every new school year, we feel different. This year I was really excited. I was excited to see my friends, to bond with them again, to create new experiences while I can still remember my 1st year, my frosh days. Funny when I think about it. Of course, I didn’t know many people back then. I don’t know how to commute, I’d get lost inside the campus. I’m easily awed with what I see but now, everything looks the same. Not to mention that I’m really pissed with those frosh especially during the 1st week or 1st month, because they always block your way. They’ll walk in groups, like 5 people lining up vertically in front of you and there is me in a panic mode, hustling not to be late. But for them, they’re so relax and as if not minding other people walking along the same SJ Walk they’re blocking. Although I must admit, before, that was just us. I could say that this phenomenon is a trend in La Salle. Almost all the people I know feel the same with the frosh, although all those people could look back and say that before it was them. But of course, now that it’s not us, it’s really annoying. Frosh year is the embarrassing yet memorable year where everyone doesn’t know anyone, and everyone tries to know everyone. Just the sad thing is sometimes people don’t like what they know, and the supposed happy friendship loses their bond. But it’s nice to have friends who stayed until now.
Is the first day that important? For me, I can’t tell.I could say no because what you feel on the 1st day easily changes on the 3rd day or after a week. Although it would be better that at the start of the school year, a student is motivated to do well but I experienced that already. Last year, I had a nice vibe, I wanted to have good grades, be active in extracurricular activities, but as things change, your emotions change. The feeling of excitement and enthusiasm changed and I became tired, bored and frustrated. It wasn’t such a happy year for me.
I don’t know how to explain the 1st day of school. I feel like I’m making such big deal out of it. But for me, it’s a big deal because it involves a lot of ones emotions. During my vacation I don’t want that 1st day date to come, I want to enjoy my vacation, I still want to sleep long, but of course, I can’t change anything and that day still arrived. So when it was that day, I was actually excited. How can one’s emotion shift that fast? I don’t really know. Then now, I’m facing reality that school is not just a place where you can meet your friends. You also meet your professors here, those terror professors and unending major subjects. Some professors already give assignments. Now, I’m afraid and worried.
School life is really a frustration for students; it plays too much with ones emotions. But when you pass through all those and reflect, school life will always be a memorable one. That one is a fact.
Monday, May 25, 2009
friendship
The memories are still the same, but maybe I could’ve been the one who changed.
These are lines by Kim Joon from my favorite Korean TV Series. It was 5 years after he and his friends graduated. I guess they departed ways then. He went back to his old school, reminiscing the old days where the friendship and love was fresh. But now, as he visited the school, he felt sad; as he said it was as if he was already forgetting his clique. He then texted his friends to meet at the school, and the memories were refreshed. They shared laughs just like before, they played around just like the old days. From there, he realized, nothing really changed with him and his friends. It’s just that they have their own lives now. They can’t just fool around all day like in their high school days. He was forgetting because he was moving on without them. He was forgetting them because he kept them only as a mere memory.
Why am I talking about these stuffs? Well, I don’t really know probably because currently, it’s my favorite line. The moment I heard that line, I liked it. Although at that time, I didn’t really understand it yet but after some time I felt the same thing with my high school clique. And I understood everything. It was when I went to my high school kabarkada’s debut; all of our other kabarkadas were there. We are 12 all in all. I still get to see some one or two of them but the rest, no contact at all. It’s been a year or two I think. It’s not that I don’t miss them, I do. But it’s just that I had other priorities, i became very preoccupied that there was not much space for them anymore that’s why I don’t really search for them. And in that debut, I realized everything. I saw some of my high school teachers; I saw some of my batch mates. I was really happy seeing them. And suddenly this line from that series popped out. “The memories are still the same, but maybe I was the one who changed.” I wasn’t erasing them, but maybe because I’m not spending my life with them that I was forgetting them already. Our meeting wasn’t awkward, everyone stayed the same, only that the singles before now have boyfriends; some have different boyfriends form before. I’m not really that much updated. But when I’ve seen them and have been with them, laughed with them, we were making new memories. And I just felt that I want to make more memories with them. Not just memories to be forgotten but continuous memories for keepsake. I guess if there are always new memories, then no one would forget anyone.
As for that, I’ve decided not to forget them as much as I don’t want them to forget me. I’ll try my best to make time for them so we could create new memories together. And one day when I reflect about them, it wouldn’t be so hard for me to remember them because they were never really gone in my life. I could say that this line or actually this Korean show served as a reminder for me.
This is my first time to make an online blog that’s why I don’t have any idea what to say or talk about. But I’m gonna try my best to make this blog fruitful as possible. Ciao!=)
These are lines by Kim Joon from my favorite Korean TV Series. It was 5 years after he and his friends graduated. I guess they departed ways then. He went back to his old school, reminiscing the old days where the friendship and love was fresh. But now, as he visited the school, he felt sad; as he said it was as if he was already forgetting his clique. He then texted his friends to meet at the school, and the memories were refreshed. They shared laughs just like before, they played around just like the old days. From there, he realized, nothing really changed with him and his friends. It’s just that they have their own lives now. They can’t just fool around all day like in their high school days. He was forgetting because he was moving on without them. He was forgetting them because he kept them only as a mere memory.
Why am I talking about these stuffs? Well, I don’t really know probably because currently, it’s my favorite line. The moment I heard that line, I liked it. Although at that time, I didn’t really understand it yet but after some time I felt the same thing with my high school clique. And I understood everything. It was when I went to my high school kabarkada’s debut; all of our other kabarkadas were there. We are 12 all in all. I still get to see some one or two of them but the rest, no contact at all. It’s been a year or two I think. It’s not that I don’t miss them, I do. But it’s just that I had other priorities, i became very preoccupied that there was not much space for them anymore that’s why I don’t really search for them. And in that debut, I realized everything. I saw some of my high school teachers; I saw some of my batch mates. I was really happy seeing them. And suddenly this line from that series popped out. “The memories are still the same, but maybe I was the one who changed.” I wasn’t erasing them, but maybe because I’m not spending my life with them that I was forgetting them already. Our meeting wasn’t awkward, everyone stayed the same, only that the singles before now have boyfriends; some have different boyfriends form before. I’m not really that much updated. But when I’ve seen them and have been with them, laughed with them, we were making new memories. And I just felt that I want to make more memories with them. Not just memories to be forgotten but continuous memories for keepsake. I guess if there are always new memories, then no one would forget anyone.
As for that, I’ve decided not to forget them as much as I don’t want them to forget me. I’ll try my best to make time for them so we could create new memories together. And one day when I reflect about them, it wouldn’t be so hard for me to remember them because they were never really gone in my life. I could say that this line or actually this Korean show served as a reminder for me.
This is my first time to make an online blog that’s why I don’t have any idea what to say or talk about. But I’m gonna try my best to make this blog fruitful as possible. Ciao!=)
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