...and the reason is a lifetime with you, kiddo.
Uso ngayon yung Ghibli AI generated images pero haha, bakit parang hindi na kailangan pa sa picture na ito. Actually, medyo hawig sa bata dun sa Grave of the Fireflies (1988).
17 years later and nothing has changed
Malignant Sickness
The three philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau agree that men are naturally free, equal, and independent. They believe that we are born free. But in what context are we really free? It is freedom that we can act freely to whatever way we choose. It is freedom that we are all equal and not enslaved by a single person or a group of people. It is freedom that we can speak freely and be able to express ourselves. We are free because we have the right to free will. In a practical sense, are
we really free? Maybe not. A lot of babies nowadays are
born with debts tied to their names. They inherit the long list of unpaid sums
their parents weren’t able to pay because of the worsening condition of our
society. There’s even a joke saying, ‘nasa tiyan palang ay may utang na’. Even
worse, it is a continuous
chain passed from generations to generations. Freedom isn’t free. It’s no joke
after all.
The philosophers also state that we aim for the preservation of our lives. Yes, it is true that we live and spend our lifetime to ensure our survival.
Like Darwin puts it, ‘survival of the fittest’.
But are we really aiming for the preservation of our lives? In
today’s context, one might think twice. Can you imagine working really hard and exhausting yourself
with that over time for hard cash? And to top it all, your earned money won’t
even suffice your personal needs. I may be too radical but it’s just like
killing yourself slowly. No wonder a lot of people are going abroad to
the land of milk and honey in search for greener pastures. They may also be
working really hard there and experiencing emotional distraught being away from
their homeland but it’s worth it. They earn what they deserve. Nationalism may be questioned, but it is in the heart and
we carry it wherever we go.
What I cannot believe is that our government is discouraging such
diasporas and finding ways to lessen these occurrences. Isn’t it to find a living a right of everybody? The
government must first improve the condition of this country before imposing
such laws.
There is a need to share consent to have a legitimate government, according to
Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.
This is exemplified by the system of elections in our society. We as citizens have the
right to vote for the leaders that we think are worthy of leading us to the
betterment of our nation. But it is undeniable that fraudulent acts may interfere. The thirst for power is ever burning in
the minds of corrupt individuals, they tend to do everything just to gain
control. ‘The end
justifies the means’, the end being power for self-interest and the means being
the use of unjust and deceiving deeds.
Lastly, according to the three philosophers, the social contract remedies the problems in the
state of nature.
In our contemporary
setting, is it really so? Or is it for the benefit of the few in
authority? Let our present condition speak for itself.
-xcr 2008
Spring
After years of searching and craving, I finally found you my dear LALA. Pero bakit ang liit mo na (wristwatch to scale)? I'm glad that you still taste the same. Mas gusto talaga kita kesa sa chocolate variant. Ewan ko kung bakit kita ginusto kahit artipisyal ang lasa mo. Fond childhood memory siguro.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring" | Classical Music
Softee, ikaw naman ang aking inaasam-asam at sana'y sunod na makita at matikman. Actually meron pang isa. Yung candy ng Columbia's na mala-mentos na may iba't ibang kulay at fruit-flavored. Kung tama ang pagkaka-alala ko, mukha ng batang lalake at babae ang larawan sa pakete nito.
Pinoy Candies and Snacks From 80s to 90s That Are Still Available Today - It's Me Bluedreamer!
Kalai 2007-2008
The entire Philippines, cramped in one photo. Plus Pakistan.
Graduating from high school armed with good academic standing, I thought I'll be having the world at my feet. But then I met this set of brilliant men all eager to make a difference in the world. Boy was I ever humbled. I sure am glad to part of the 2007 freshmen class that got accepted to stay in the Kalayaan Residence Hall, and more so to be part of the basement boys. Despite the newcomer and probinsyano jitters, first year in college was made fun and memorable having them as company.
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