Next Time I Fall

When I woke up today, one word was causing me a serious case of pain and discomfort: migraine. It was bad enough that I was down in the dumps since yesterday, and now my head is throbbing. I was supposed to go somewhere important and ended up going back since I was too sick. Then again, this isn’t the point of my entry.

 As a desperate move to cheer me up from the disaster that was yesterday, I came across a blog about holding out for the best person for you. It kind of made me think about the things that I wanted that next (and hopefully the last) person I’ll fall for. I have to admit that I am still optimistic in finding that person, despite the many battle scars that I have gained over time.

 Hey, who knows right?

Power as a Demon

     1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III, BILL OF RIGHTS

Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. 

  I started my entry with this excerpt from our nation’s Bill of Rights because this fundamental right has been placed in jeopardy recently, and it is all because of a five letter word called power. Ahh…power. When used for good, it spells as greatness. However, if this word was used for one’s own motives, it also spells as the word evil.

Recently, we have seen the ugly face of power as 64 people were killed brutally in Maguindanao by people who thirsted  for power and supremacy over the area. The incident was probably one of the most concrete examples about how this concept drives people to do atrocious things to their fellowmen. The photos and the news items were enough to tell me how awful the things that these victims experienced at the hands of their killers.

However, abuse of power does not only happen in a big incident like this. It happens everyday. We do not have to be a leader in order to abuse power. Whether it be bribing a traffic enforcer, bullying their classmates or simply taking credit for something you did not do, we all have been guilty of abusing power at some point in our lives. The only way that we can end this pattern of abuse is when we all start putting each other over oneself. If we value and serve one another in our own way, power can still be used for good.

It may seem a simple concept, but it becomes harder when you have to exercise power for the good of everyone else each day of your life especially in this time where individuality and self-awareness has been highly prioritized. I am not saying that these concepts are evil, but we also have to realize that putting too much importance to ourselves make us forget that the world is not just about us. You just have to set aside your interests for the good of the majority. Hey, I had to constantly remind myself of this one since I seem to forget about it a lot.

I hope the upcoming leaders as well as the incumbent ones be reminded of this thought during the coming elections. As idealistic as it may seem, I also hope that election violence stops here in this incident as well.

The Price and Perks of Being Un-Anonymous: An Update

It was amusing to read the comments that I got in my message box. Some were good and constructive feedback, and some were laced with a touch of vitriol. Someone in the message box gave a pretty good sugesstion on what to discuss next, so I think I’ll take that on.

My last entry was about my quest to become un-anonymous. I discussed the way I want to achieve fame and what kind of fame that I wanted to have in my life. This time, I’ll discuss about some of the benefits and setbacks of achieving the kind of fame that people like me aspire to have.

Fame, as everyone knows, has its perks. People get street cred, special treatment and even material success depending on the kind of fame that one gains. When an ordinary person comes into the spotlight, it is unavoidable that others will pay more attention and maybe even put this person in a pedestal. You also get to use fame not only for yourself, but also for inspiring people to pursue their own path of fame. In short, you’re also a role model.

However, fame does have a price attached with it. People who want it in their lives should be smart and responsible enough on how to handle the type of fame that they want. Since people pay extra attention to you, expectations are higher. You have to be prepared to hear and read critcism and violent reactions for people are prone to judgement, especially to their peers. Individuals who want to be famous should also do their best to remain humble and grounded no matter what heights they reach in their climb to success. From what I have seen and experienced with people who had their brush with fame, it is indeed easier said than done.

Nevertheless, I’d like to take the challenge of fame despite of its pros and cons. I believe that it is always better to pursue what the heart desires rather than just stay in one corner and not pursue what I want.

Un-Anonymous

   There were a lot of things that I took into consideration while making this blog. I was thinking about the theme, its contents and how will I go by with things.

My intial plan for this blog was to share ideas, things I fancy and whatever can help people without revealing my identity. It was my way of creating mystery, especially since I am planning to post a lot of what I’m working on here. However, I think it would be more challenging to be able to reveal one’s self while retaining that sense of mystery. Icons like Jessica Rabbit (of  Who Framed Rogger Rabbit), Bettie Page and the femme fatale characters of film noir were the ones who inspired me to take on this challenge.

Another reason why I wanted to just reveal myself through this site is because I want to believe that I am famous in my own right. Let me tell you honestly: Yes, I dream of fame and success. However, I was not referring to conventional fame, being an artista, and all that jazz. What I meant with wanting to be famous is more about confidence and freeing myself from insecurites rather than flashing lights and headlines. I like the way Lady Gaga views fame. She said in an interview that and her friends knew that they were famous without needing anyone to tell them that they are. This explains why she can act and dress up any way that she wants without fussing over haters. That level of fame is something I want to achieve on my own. 

So this is me, barefaced, straight up and with a little something up her sleeve.

Debutante

Tabula Rasa Definition: a fresh start; an opportunity to start over without prejudice.

I love beginnings. It’s an opportunity to just establish something different from what you have done before. Beginnings are one of the best opportunities to explore things and just go crazy.

Anyway, there’s more to come from this site. I’m still getting a hang of things.