I Can Be Political
by MrsPartyGirl
Dial's recent post, among others, prompted this overhaul. It's hard to turn a deaf ear to what's been happening in our country right now. I for one, have chosen to distance myself (both emotionally and physically) from my country. Thinking to put the well-being of my family first, I did the most "unpatriotic" thing and hied off with my husband to the land of the free, home of the brave. I may have deprived my country of my talents, my SSS contributions, or my nationalism, but these didn't bother me one bit when I chose to follow the path most often travelled by any Filipino who had a choice.
They say two things can either happen to you once you leave Pinas: one, you will forget your roots and grow new ones, forgetting (or forsaking) your country altogether. Or you will appreicate Her more. I am #2.
In realizing why I had to leave my country with my family in tow, I learned how much I want to see the ugly face of its politics change. I feel helpless for my family back home - trying to get through the chaos one day at a time. I live in awe of my friends, who, despite the political scenario choose to stay or survive in spite of.
I'm sure you all have a thing or two to say. As for me, I know the chances are slim that my puny voice will be heard amidst all the blabbering traditional politicians around. But I will heck write what I want.
I am a wife, a mother, and a friend. But I can also be political. After all, America is not the only place where people are free and brave. Too bad, where I come from, there are also a spattering of thick-skinned trapos who are free, brave, and extremely stupid.
