The Third Month of the Year

Because I was born in March, it has always been the month I look forward to most every single year ever since I could remember. Also, coincidentally, many unforgettable experiences I've had in life took place in March. Just a few examples are my graduations from kindergarten, elementary, high school, and university. Yes, they all took place in March. Well, my college graduation (commencement, that is) took place on the 1st day of April, but celebrations, recognitions and pre-commencement programs took place in March. I also had my period for the very first time in March 1993. Hehe:)

March always reminds me of things I love and things that make me happy. This is actually the reason why I want to celebrate each day of the month in my own special way. My own celebration of my birth month started today. This will be a good month and I will make sure that I will be happy everyday. That way, I am sure that this year will be a good and happy one for me. As they always say, how you feel at the end of the day really depends on you.

Because my 30th birthday (March 23rd) is fast approaching, today, I started my Top 30 Things I Should Be Thankful For list, and listing things down really has been a great exercise for me. I can't believe I didn't think of doing this the past years, I mean, it's just so much fun. My list also reminds me that despite everything, life really is beautiful. I don't know, but a lot of people I know dread the coming of their 30th year. I, for one, am pretty excited. Ever since I was a child, aside from my 23rd birthday (because 23 is my favorite number), I've always looked forward to reaching 30. I can't explain why. Well, I don't exactly know why, but I've always loved the sound of a thirty-year-old woman. I feel like I'm approaching a cliff where one can look and watch over the whole world unfold and when I reach that cliff, I know I'll have to take the plunge and take my share of the world. I'll probably write more about this when I've gathered my thoughts properly because, right now, I'm just giddy with excitement. Masha-Allah.

Another thing that makes me excited about this month is that it brings us closer to the May 2010 Elections. I don't really like politics. Despite growing up in a family that's been very much involved in politics, I just hate politics. Not everything about it really, but for most parts of the whole thing. I'm not exactly excited about the elections per se, what I am excited about is to actually get it over and done with so that we can all move on with our lives. So, the closer we are to May, the better.

Speaking of the elections, we, here in the Philippines, are given the task once again to choose our national and local leaders. It truly saddens me that some people I know just don't care about the national elections. In the advent of all this campaign for a better and honest elections, what with all the Ako ang Simula, Boto Mo I-Patrol Mo, Anong Ambisyon Mo?, and the like, I find it ironic that many Filipinos still don't care. Especially in my locality. They say that it doesn't matter who wins as President and Vice President because we will not be affected. Some don't even know who the candidates are; they only know those who are vying for position in the local government. The higher ups in the national arena don't really care about us here anyway, they say.

But, I beg to disagree. Whatever happens in the national arena will affect us whether we like it or not. It's high time that we realize this. It's high time that we fight for our right to actually choose whom we really want to vote and not be dictated by the idea that we should vote for a certain candidate because our real bet doesn't stand a chance and our votes will just go to waste should we vote for those perceived to be weaker. If we continue thinking this way, then there is little chance for the Philippines. In my humble opinion, my vote will never go to waste if I voted right and according to what my conscience tells me. Win or lose, the candidate whom I think deserves my vote will get it. I will vote for my country, for my people, for my future.

Oh, and if you were actually wondering whom I will be voting for come elections, well, it's the Transformers for me. I believe in them and I am convinced they can transform the Philippines if given the chance. So, I will be shading the circles next to Richard Gordon's (for President) and Bayani Fernando's (for Vice President) names when I get my ballot in May 2010! Win or lose, they have my vote! *winks!*