I Wonder….

I just had a dream. I can’t say it’s a prophetic one. More like an insight to what the future will look like after World War 3. After the recent events like the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and the raging extremism between Israel and Palestine, World War 3 is not so remote anymore.

            Back to my dream. Horrible is what my dream is, to say the least. The world (the Philippines actually) is flooded and people are in despair. Everyone is eating….fast-food! I’m not even sure if what they’re eating is fresh. I’d definitely eat stale food if I survive the nuclear fallout. I’d probably be mutated anyway.

            I was also wondering: Would the world be like in the manga “Fist of the North Star” where people fight over food, especially water and cluster into gangs? I sure hope none of this will happen.
 

We’re not sure what the future would be like, what with all that’s happening around us i.e. Global Warming, wars and stuff, but let’s work for the betterment of the entire human race. As Michael Crichton (via Jurassic Park character Ian Malcolm) said “The Earth will surely survive, but the Human race may not.” Or something like that.

Can We Really?

            I was almost disheartened when power failure stopped me from finishing this entry. What if Filipinos really can't?

            I have been hearing this statement quite often. Many say "The Filipino Can," but I have yet to see otherwise. Or maybe the Filipino really can, but the Filipino doesn't or doesn't want to.

            We Filipinos are lazy. I'm not saying I'm not nor do I say that everyone is.  I'm working on it, though. Changing my habits and work ethics (I wish). Filipinos are also stupid. Or maybe not stupid but we just don't think about what we do. Kinda reminds me of Homer Simpson. Act first before thinking. Impulsive seems to be the word. We tend to let our emotions and feelings take over before rationalizing our actions (Pilipino nga ako). We Filipinos are also impractical. Well, so am I, given situations that I can't seem to solve or when I face tasks that seem daunting and impossible.

            The show "Jessica Soho Reports" featured a parent who has an unbaptized 2-yr old kid. The reason for this is downright unbelievable: The parent wanted a grand baptismal celebration that would be able to feed the whole barangay! And that's just for one child! We can't always use lack of education to justify wrong decisions and irrational decision-making.

            Another related problem (Is there an end to Philippine Socio-Economic problems? I guess not.) we're facing is overpopulation. I mean, are Filipinos that horny to not be able to hold the heat in and control themselves (look who's talking) and release it through other avenues? What about masturbation and porn? Aren't these made for the purpose of achieving worldly pleasure without paying the price? Or are these also contributing factors to the problem? Whatever.

           I recently saw Itchyworms perform. That was in SM Mla. last Saturday and Whoa! They perform really well. They sang a song entitled "Noon Time Show" and yet another problem popped into my mind. Noontime shows are cool. I watch them whenever I have time, especially when the EB Babes are on *snicker*. But we Filipinos rely on luck too much. When we "professionally" rely on luck, watching the shows, joining the contests live, through text, and what have you, we become too hopeful that we forget our priorities and livelihood. I mean, it's good to watch these show for entertainment and if lucky, then well and good. But fanaticism is too much!

            I hope the Philippines still has a future. I honestly believe we still have, but we also have to do something like read or study, even if we hate to.

ARGH!!!!

DAMMIT! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE PHILIPPINES!!!! I'M MAKING AN ENTRY AND THEN BOOM! POWER FAILURE! EVEN THE DAMN BROADBAND CONNECTION SUCKS! 

Why Monthsaries Seem Impractical To Me

            Romantic traditions like monthsaries bother couples every month on the same date as when the romantic relationships became formal. These so-called "special days" become hellish routines and defeat the real purpose of and meaning of "love" in more ways than just being simply bothersome.   
            Now, I'm quite aware that a lot (and I emphasize the word LOT) of people out there would kill me for saying this. I wouldn't be surprised if I would be stoned to death the minute I get out of the house tomorrow morning, but I'll say it anyway. Monthsaries (it's not even in the dictionary) are IM—-PRACTICAL. Period. Let me count the ways:

            First, a person in a romantic relationship will need to fuss about remembering the monthsary date, notwithstanding finding ways to greet his/her partner.
            Second, for the day to be special, arrangements must be made. However simple the settings or plans, and even the so-called spontaneous dates are, they still require a lot of effort.
            Third, Monthsaries are time consuming. All's well if and when the couple goes out very seldom. Seeing each other every damn minute of the day is another thing.
            Fourth, monthsaries, again, become routines becoming more and more like brushing your teeth. You just do it 'cause you need to. The reasons are endless!

            Now, you may think I'm bitter, but YES, I AM BITTER ABOUT THIS NONSENSE! Whew! I'm not altogether saying that Anniversaries are impractical too. I just hate the hell out of monthsaries. God knows how much ruckus and headeaches monthsaries cause

            I don't give a damn cow manure if you think I'm crazy (I really am, though) for not liking it. They say constipated people don't give a s**t! And I'm constipated, mind you. I'm not saying you should agree either. What, I just forget it's the sixth, the thirtieth, or whatever date it is and all hell breaks loose?

            I would rather express my feelings on ordinary days, especially rainy ones (figuratively and literally) and that is what I consider sweet and special. Am I just weird or unconventional? Nah, I don't think so. That said, to hell with monthsaries!