Entries from October 2008 ↓

Calambeños (that is, people of Calamba, Laguna) take their politics, errr RH stand seriously. Not only are they vocal about it, they are also willing to spend for it and will do what it takes for their thoughts to be known to all, specially to those who need to know. Want proof? Here it is.

I am from Calamba as well. And although I do not share their views regarding the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill, I have great respect for people who take a stand for what they believe in. It is no wonder then that I find myself blogging about a poster that opposes my stand on the much-debated RH Bill. This is a tarpaulin hanging on the gate of a residential house along a narrow main road. I have erased the location of the poster (as supposedly evident in the poster) for security purposes.

I've no idea whether it is indeed a common opinion shared by the entire community there or the mere house owner's opinion. But then again, it doesn't matter. What strikes me however, is the show of concern. Forget that it's a NO or a YES. The mere fact that they took time to have it printed, posted and well-- paid for, meant that they CARE.

I find it interesting..and a bit overwhelming. Some people do CARE. Some people do give a damn about what's happening in the country, about the issues that affect us all. And knowing that we are affected, they take a stand and they let everyone know, thereby making other people AWARE of it and consequently cause others to THINK and eventually, TAKE A STAND -- their own stand. Isn't that something? I think it is.

Right now, we are in dire need of people who CARE. It is now considered a rare commodity. And so I take pride in belonging to a community of people who don't just sit "on the fence". Indifference is a crime. To take sides on issues of this relevance is everyone's responsibility. Are you for or against the RH Bill? Let the world know. Let your voice be heard. Now is not the time to be apathetic. Take a stand. And don't ever think one opinion is not counted. You can never tell how much of a difference it can make.

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I now write my political and social commentaries at my used-to-be and supposed-to-be personal blog, A Day In The Life Of RJ.
I have been writing there for many months now... I'm sorry for not informing you sooner..
Apparently, I can't update separate blogs as efficiently as I have envisioned it.
Please visit me there. :)
Thanks for your time and visit... :)

Posted on "One Political Filipino"

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This is gonna be a short post as I'm pressed for time. I'm in the middle of reviewing for exams tomorrow -- written and practical (as part of my training in my new job) so I can't linger in front of this desktop as much as I'd like to. :(

Anyway, here's what's up:

1. I have a new job. So, yes, I'm going to be useful to the society from now on. :)

2. I will have less time to blog (at least in the first few weeks of the critical training period). You know how it is when you have a new job, right? :)

3. I cannot post photos of my company nor mention its name here on my blog as it violates an agreement I signed with them (unfortunately) so I apologize if I can't share photos. :(

4. Political rants and sentiments resume tomorrow (Saturday).

5. I miss blogging, plurking, blipping, twittering and tinkering with my blog's template so you will have to bear with this one for the meantime. The other theme I really like does not support widgets. :(

So there. I hope all is well with you guys. Take care, happy blogging, blog-hopping, surfing or whatever it is that eats up most of your time right now. As for me, it's back to reviewing... au revoir :)

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The Art of Waiting

by: rj

I sit and wait, sit and wait for nothing

In my heart I dream, well there has to be something

I sit and wait, sit and wait for the coming

Of a someone who keeps on hiding and running.

He is here somewhere, I feel it and I know

Possibly nearer but he just wouldn't show

When I'm afar he asks me to come closer, you know

And when I finally say yes, he starts running with nowhere to go Continue reading →

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In the tradition of personal blogging, I am compelled, much to my regret, to re-publish an article about the much-loved and almost always "required" initiation for personal bloggers -- the posting of that blogger's astrological sign traits. There are very few personal blogs out there who have not written anything close to something like this.

Here's mine. I could swear I laughed at the first sentence and continued laughing until I read the entire thing, and I'm still giggling until now. They say the truth hurts. Well, I say, "the truth is amusing..very amusing". Continue reading →

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* Note: I am cross-posting this "verse" from my "private" blog which most people might find very disturbing, rebellious and explicit. I call it the "blog of and about the darker side of me". Obviously, as much as I'd like to, I can't even post the blog's URL and I've blocked it from search engines as well.

This one post is actually the "tamest" article I've written there. This is not the original article. This is actually the "watered-down" version of it and I would want to share it here. I wish I could share more. :) Continue reading →

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