25~ the Philippines should care for its elderly

There are a lot of things that I cannot understand regarding this society. If I should be proud of the traditions and the customs, that’s one thing in my mind that I’d want to think of because nothing seems to be happening. I don’t get it when majority of the Filipinos say they take pride of their heritage, of being hospitable, helpful and kind. Hypocrisy, my friends, and it’s such a waste that this generation where I’m a part of deals with it like it’s not a serious matter.

I live with my grandparents, both senior citizens who have at least, experienced the meager privileges and discounts provided by the government. However, my grandfather came home disappointed because the tricycle fare demanded from him was too much, and his status wasn’t considered. As a student, sometimes, I’m not particular with the discount (during scholdays), especially when the driver looks really tired or when he is kind enough to ask me questions about where I study and what course I’m taking up. If only there would be more accommodating and fatherly drivers around, people would really enjoy public vehicle rides.

Everywhere I go, I see old peddlers, beggars, vendors and workers. Bent backs, wrinkled skin and slow movements really mean that these people, instead of working hard all day, should be taken care of and given the proper treatment. I don’t know what the government is doing, but I just hope that they should really do something about this.

I’m so disappointed.

24~ confused people around me

So I’m not actually the only one. I always overlooked the fact that there are also people who don’t know what to do with their lives. I’m such a big dumbass.  This wouldn’t make me hate myself more anyway so…

Latest realization: I don’t think I’m learning a big deal of course-related things in school. Screw the university. If anyone understands me, you know what my point is (or what I’m pointing out).

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I had a very weird dream last night. I was running with my friends, and it’s not anywhere else- we were running on the highway! How weird is that? There were no jeepneys (I can’t actually remember if there were) and we were wearing nice outfits. There was also a school fair in my brother’s “school” (which didn’t look like his school!) and there were some unexpected sightings like Takeshi Kitano and a seemingly annoying person. Hahaha. Then, there was also a part of a dream where I was inside a classroom with two friends (and I can’t remember their faces). It was a very big classroom and the teacher prepared an activity where she played songs like Remioromen’s Sangatsu Kokonoka and Konayuki (those were the only ones I can really recall). I was even surprised and happy that the teacher there knows J-dramas. XD (WEEEEIRD.) Okay, so that was what I remember.

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Yama Onna, Kabe Onna is a very entertaining drama. I can totally relate to the character of the Kabe Onna (Wall Woman) who’s kinda flat-chested, but I can also relate to Yama Onna (Mountain Woman) in terms of naive character, of being eager to learn from people who know better than me.

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I have to compile the pictures I took when my parents were here. I had a lot of nature photographs during that time because we had a couple of out-of-town trips then. Well, some of them need a little retouching while some don’t because they’re good as they are. Majority of the pictures are of flowers, while some are still shots of places. I want to take more pictures and I’ll show them to my parents when they come here again. Photography is something I really love to do.

23~ Happy Birthday Papa!

My father’s birthday

Without him, I wouldn’t be here and I wouldn’t be who I am now. It’s a cliche, but it’s true that almost half of myself, I owe to him.

A sad fact though is that he wasn’t present in some of the notable “firsts” in my life. Well, only in presence, but I’m really certain that we were always on his mind, and he works hard to provide a better future for us.

Inadequacy issues. I feel so incapable of being someone my parents could be proud of. I think it would hard for me to find a job, not because I’m not competitive, but there are a lot of unexplainable issues behind that.

All I know is that I want to repay them in the best way I can. For all the hardships we went through as a family, being their eldest child, it’s not just my responsibility, but it is rather my desire to make them happy for they deserve to be.

Happy Birthday Papa, if in case you read this, I’m very proud of you. I’m such a lucky person to be your daughter!