just to share my thoughts

(Just to share my thoughts. You may or may not agree. It doesn’t matter. This is my opinion. I am entitled to it. Ehehe)

We are not in our own place. Basically the reason why we are here is to improve our socio-economic status. We are fortunate enough to be here because we have the courage to leave behind our loved ones for the sake of providing them comforts in life; we have the determination to reach the golden pot at the end of the rainbow.

We have this thinking. We have this philosophy. But sad to say, in our race towards the finish line to get the most coveted rewards in our lives, we struggle, we fall, we fight, and we become evil. We tend to do evil things just to make the cut, just to be on top of everyone else. Sadly the effects are worse.

We are power hungry. We want to be in the position. We crave for the special attention the higher ups may give us when we exercise that power.  We want to be in control. We dictate people on what to do. We want everyone’s attention attuned to what we are capable of doing. We want to show to our fellow that we are not just ordinary like them. We know who’s who and we make ourselves proud (heads high) with that fact. Para kang langaw na nakatuntong sa kalabaw! Ambisyoso/sa!

We are power tripper. We are only given the slightest privilege and/or authority above some of the rest and yet we abuse it. We are difficult to approach with. We throw tantrums and swing the moods frequently while doing our job. Our smile is so valuable that we couldn’t afford to bear it when someone is in dire need of help. We couldn’t even exert effort to greet other people along the hallway for we believe that we are not in the same level, that it is a waste of time because we are busy with work, pressured by the deadlines, scolded by the bosses and pre-occupied with personal stuff. Yeah right, we are pressured. But come to think of it, it’s our job. Why are we playing hard to get. Why are we so unreachable, well in fact that’s our job? Sobrang yabang! Hambog!

We are user-friendly. How great and thoughtful we are to our “friends” whom we know are in the best position to help us in times of troubles. We are willing to do everything just to please them, kahit magmukha pa tayong alalay or tsimay, just to win their hearts. So when it is our time to make a plea, we are sure enough that they won’t turn us down. Contrary to what we project, we benefit from them more than they benefit from us. And if we get what we want, we can stand on our own, we have grown our wings to fly, we have the nerve to act as if nothing beneficial happened. That is because we leeched every possible resources we can get and it is time to look for another host – better host. Kapal ng mukha! Walang utang na loob!

We are back stabber. We wear sweet smile and project friendly image in front of our so-called friends. We flatter them with high praises, and wonderful comments. We even volunteer and extend our helping hand if and when they may be in their lowest moment. But the moment we turn our back, we are the first one to divulge their secrets which are trusted to us. We are the ones who initiate conflicts among our set of “friends” because we couldn't seal our lips. We even exaggerate words using our sharp tongue to put more color and drama to the story. And our timing is always synchronized – we attack them during their unguarded moments. Plastik! Traydor!

We are social climber. Don't get me wrong. It is human nature to socialize. But what is wrong is we spend more than what we earn and worst is, we need to borrow money just to support our inclination to be one of the chosen few's. Whether we admit it or not we are not rich. Don't be hypocrite! Because if we are, we are not burying our a*s here. But look at us, we show off our designer clothes because our “friends” already have theirs. We party because our “friends” are party-goers so we also need to be. Even we wear designer clothes and expensive jewelry, our manner and attitude will show who we really are. Ang tanso, balutan man ng ginto tanso pa din! Trying hard!

We are gossipmonger. We like to mind others’ business. How we love to discuss their misfortunes and shortcomings. We would form a circle and would laugh our hearts out dissecting the scandalous tale, whispering, giggling and snorting. We keep our nose where the rumor is and spread this to every possible fellow rumormonger. We are updated with every single episode of their real life drama. We console ourselves that we are only talking about them because we are just concern! Sinungaling! Tsismosa/so!

We are unfaithful. How many long distance relationships have become successful? It is normal that we get attracted to someone else because we are normal but what we couldn’t avoid is playing with fire. The intensity of being caught dancing with the demon is exhilarating and inviting. Masarap ang bawal . That excitement invites us to dwell with more passionate and illicit activities. When we are engulfed by passion and pleasure we momentarily forget that we have our family, our children. How can we face them if they will find this out? Malibog!

We may be conscious or unconscious with our behaviors but we tend to ignore them because we are selfish, we are afraid, we are weak. So we wear a shield. Nagpapanggap!

But what is alarming is our tendency to becoming inhuman. We ignore the ABCs of values. We create our own monsters that eventually are destroying what we love.  We are overwhelmed with earthly glories which are short lived and temporary. Are we happy? Are we sure that our friends treat us like real friends? Are we still who we are, the person whom we knew before? Do we still know the reason why we are here far from our loved ones?

It’s always never too late to redeem our values.