Hear Me Roar

ustice Secretary Raul Gonzalez made a statement the other day that UP has been a breeding ground for destabilizers and naked runners. Reading the article here made me reflect on how UP has educated me. Somehow, there is truth to this as UP students and graduates…even government officials from the state university are always at the forefront of rallies. My school is famous for having ‘tibak’ students. Having such strong personalities, intelligence, and the courage to fight for what we think is right, we are often misunderstood as deviants.

UP education has taught its students..me, especially to be pro-active…to fight for what is right, express ourselves, speak up, and simply do what we think is best for the country and good of the greater men. I firnly believe that UP has a lot to do with the way I am now. In my own “little” ways, I am somewhat like those who tend to go against the norm. Though when I was in UP, I was never an ‘aktibista’. I never joined any rallies because I did not want to take any risk. I mean..it’s UP. Even if I wanted to join I just couldn’t because I didn’t have the heart to sacrifice comfort and never would I want to be sent to jail if worse comes to worst. I was such a baby in school. Too timid and lazy to fight with those who fight for the common people. But my ideologies…my principles…and my ways…they still are very much like most UP students.—deviant most of the time, aggressive, highly idealistic, expressive, and restless.

Didn’t most of the officials running our contry nowadays graduate from UP? Those who have been successful, bad, and aggressive are all from UP. And those who are quiet and obviously do not know what they are saying are from, what some CMC professors would desribe as “others”. I do not need to enumerate them. The country still looks up to UP as the premier university. And the students, I still believe, are the best. The only problem is that we do not have enough resources that is why students from other private universities are now highly favored,estemmed,given better opportunities, and higher salaries.

I admit I am a destabilizer in my own little ways. I have the tendency to often stand up for what I think is right even if others think otherwise. I have a reputation to always snap at people when I know they are wrong. I am what I am. I express my opinions more often now than in school. So much for analyzing and rationalizing this, I always look for reasons and explanations to satisfy my soul.
I am always being scolded at by parents because I talk back. I write e-mails to those in authority. I ask for explanations from people. I ask about the point of  paying for gravy when its for take out when they’re supposed to be giving it for free. I ask why a small package can’t be included in a larger item to be gift-wrapped for free at SM. I ask questions. I seek for reasons. Almost always, I look at the bad side of things. I am not afraid to disagree with the options presented. I do not accept a simple sorry without sound explanations. I always send an e-mail the most inefficient department at our company. I tell those people older than me when I don’t like what they have done(of course with respect). Perhaps the only things I have not done are to investigate, check with SEC or BBB, sue a company, and rally.

Such actions may be deemed inappropriate. I know. A lot of people has been reprimanding me. My family thinks that I am always looking for trouble. The heck, there is trouble everywhere. The problem with the Filipinos, the world even, is that they do not know when to speak up. They simply go with the current and become oblivious to the hurtings. I’ve always been a hater of injustice. In a big or small world, there is injustice that ought to be changed. The world would not be an interesting place to live in though if everything is fair and beautiful.

Destablizers. Naked runners. Justice Gonzalez sees UP as mere enemies.

I doff my hat to them because they initiate the running of naked people… That’s also one kind of culture that they develop there,” he said,

There is a indeed culture that is uniquely UP. I am most proud of that. He simply does not understand that the Oblation Run is an expression of freedom and not an opportunity for mere exhibitionists. Hear that–NOT.

“They should consider the fact that the state is the one paying for their schooling. Why fight the state? Why try to bring it down. I think some degree of gratitude should be there also,” he said.

I am forever grateful to my UP education. Grateful to the kind of person I am now. Gonzalez, however, should bear in mind that those people at the forefront are not always fighting the state. These people are not simply bring the state down because what they are doing is for a greater cause. That is, for corrupt to know that they are being watched and that they are not gonna get away with whatever mysteries they are doing.

In my own little ways I am expressive. I do not care what others might think of my actions that’s why I always get in trouble. I hop from one argument to another and I never get tired. I guess it is just desire to quench my thirst for answers. Seeking for explanations. Wanting to be heard….proudly Peyups.

posted by: blueberry010 at September 03, 2006 19:15 | link | comments (1) |

lumipat na po ako...san? dito ...dalawin nyo na lang ako...

posted by: blueberry010 at August 01, 2006 14:46 | link | comments |

LEARN TO LOVE EACH OTHER'S DIFFERENCES IN UNITY AND LOVE. =)

posted by: blueberry010 at May 11, 2006 12:32 | link | comments (3) |

pffft/ i think im  coming down with the flu...

posted by: blueberry010 at March 12, 2006 08:24 | link | comments (2) |

i need a break. give me one. sigh...who knew that writing could be this boring? ahahaha...but i wont stop...it's my life now ...kaching kaching! ahahahaha!

posted by: blueberry010 at March 02, 2006 12:28 | link | comments (1) |
rants

I think I need a few drops of Eye-mo. You see, I was in front of the computer yesterday for about 17 hours. I came in to the office at 7 am , logged out at 5 pm , traveled from office to our house in less than 30 minutes, then yeah, turned on my pc and found myself again in front of the pc. So what did I do exactly in front  of it? Nothing. Just chat and read stuff ...visit lame Friendster, do keyword research, conceptualize, plan, write those Bora thingie, etc. Not even the rallyists near our house had the power to stop me. I know I should be downstairs watching the news and praying that what was happening would just stop. But no I didn't. I deliberately chose to heed to the call of my pc.

And today...guess what I did? Simple---abused my eyes more. I woke up at about 9, dragged myself out of bed, successfully stopped myself from turning on the pc, and just went downstairs. Grabbed some sandwhich, turned on the tv, popped One Tree Hill's season 1 dvd 1, sat comfortably on the rocking chair, and didn't stop til 4 pm! Oh yeah...I was watching DVD  for freaking 6.5 hours! I just love Saturdays!!! Maaan...when I have the TV and DVD all to myself. Well.. almost. I said I would be done after 2 DVDs but you know me...I'll never pass up that kind of opportunity. I know I should be more cautious and save electricity more so when last month's bill blew up by 1000 grand. My fault. A month after I 'Smartly' got connected..ayun. And the DVD…I think I’ve abused the player more than anyone else in the house. I have this habit of having a DVD marathon when I get home early or when its my day off(anubeh..parang katulong). Tsktsktsk…poor pc and DVD player. Can I help it if they’re my only form of entertainment nowadays?

So I’ll be on the GY shift next week…great! That means I could finish Season 1 and Season 2 of One Tree Hill and perhaps watch 3 movies in between…EVERYDAY when I get home. This is what I call LIFE…ahahahaha! Saya!

posted by: blueberry010 at February 25, 2006 20:39 | link | comments (2) |
raves

All For Love

The cry of my heart...

All for love a Father gave
For only love could make a way
All for love heavens cried
For love was crucfied

Oh how many times have I broken Your heart
But still You forgive
If only I ask
And how many times have You heard me pray
Drawn near to me

Everything I need is You
My beginning, my forever
Everything I need is You

Let me sing all for love
I will join the angel song
Ever holy is the Lord
King of Glory
King of all

All for a love a Saviour prayed
Abba Father have Your way
Though they know not what they do
Let the Cross draw man to You

Artist: Hillsong United
Album: Look To You
Track: All For Love

 

posted by: blueberry010 at February 24, 2006 09:41 | link | comments |
the walk