It's the first day of the LOVE month and it's another love month that will pass by without me having someone by my side. I am not in hurry for love, just what the song goes, YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE, YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT...
We'll I'm not actually envious with my friends who already found their prince charmings, or if they already near their happy-ever-after or maybe beyond. I am not jealous of couples, holding hands while walking, hugging and dating. In fact I am truly happy for them, because they have found love, they are in-love and they are happy. And what makes me happy the most is, love found them, at least if not for me, for everyone else.
I am just wondering what will I do during that day, because I know that restaurants will be full, cinemas will have the longest line though the showing is not that good enough, the malls will be for couples, the parks, if there's a park in BACOLOD, will be for sure the place for some couples too. (I guess LAGOON will be one.)
Valentine's Day is good for business. The flower shops will be full of orders and busy with their deliveries, because boys will give flowers to their girls. (but really, can't they give flowers to their girls on any other day??? should it be really valentine's?) Restaurants will full of reservations and couples dating (even the most tasteless restaurants will be full on that day) and I am certain on that. Malls will be having a sale for couples, and there will always be hearts and cupids hanging! The boutiques will be code RED and almost all of them will have this "VALENTINE'S SALE" and I think the last will be the chocolates! Chocolates will be disposed like water. Chocolates of any sizes and shapes will be bought, if not then it will be on sale the day after. Is greeting cards really necessary in these times? We'll if it's still trending, then NBS will also be extra busy.
It's also the time when all you can see on your news feeds are these lines "I love you honey!" "happy valentine's" "thanks for the gifts" and pictures of them together, with bouquet of flowers, chocolates and a kiss! I am not bitter, I am just stating a fact, and we can't really avoid it. I am just saying that Valentine's day is just any other day, it is just a normal day, but then it became so over rated and over publicized! We can always show our love to one another aside from this very day, right? We can always give flowers and chocolates to the one we love, we can date and reserve a table for two in a fancy restaurant other than this day. We can always walk hand in hand with the one we chose to love any day or any time we want to. We can go to parks and see movies (good movies) and will not line up to see bad ones any ordinary time that we are free.
We don't really need to be so mushy about this day, because we can always do what we want in any-other-odinary-day to our love ones. But then, we we're thought or so I thought that this day is made especially for the loving couples.
We'll if you ask me what will be my plan for this day, I will surely say that I will have a date.... Yes, you read it right. I will have a date, a date with the LORD. Because I know that no matter what happened, that even if I will receive nothing on that day, I will always have GOD! A GOD that will never cease on loving me, who loves me unconditionally and who will give me happiness beyond compare. Who knows, maybe by dating HIM, will I find the one who will do what I've mentioned above! So, have a happy valentine's to you to! Cheers to all the single! =)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
I Miss You!!!
I miss you! Three little words. I miss blogging. I've been out for the past months or is it already a year, since I last posted? We'll my life have been very busy with work that I think I almost lived in the hospital, but then I never fail to write something. I just jot it down in my notebook or journal or even a diary. It's so happen that I didn't have the time to express my feelings through this blog.
I promised that I will be back, I will give time to revive this blog of mine. I was wondering that I still have time to open my FB account but I can't even access my blog. I feel so guilty about it, that I really reprimanded myself that blogging is more important and helpful than facebooking or just really gossiping! (LOL!)
I wasn't able to share the experiences I had. I wasn't able to express my feelings, the times I was so angry and the times that I was so high with happiness! I will make bawi this time! I know it is not enough for now, but I guess as the love month started today, my blog will also bloom as the days to come.. I still have 10 months before the year ends. TEEHEE
I promised that I will be back, I will give time to revive this blog of mine. I was wondering that I still have time to open my FB account but I can't even access my blog. I feel so guilty about it, that I really reprimanded myself that blogging is more important and helpful than facebooking or just really gossiping! (LOL!)
I wasn't able to share the experiences I had. I wasn't able to express my feelings, the times I was so angry and the times that I was so high with happiness! I will make bawi this time! I know it is not enough for now, but I guess as the love month started today, my blog will also bloom as the days to come.. I still have 10 months before the year ends. TEEHEE
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Mr. Dream Boy
Here I am again...
I want to share this in a very comfortable language.
I watched a movie together with my college friends and it's a Filipino movie.
I just remembered what it was about, and now I am associating myself to have the same sentiments with the girl. (Actually, I found this in my drafts and I don't even remember what movie it was, and I don't know what I will post in this one. I think I just continue this, and let the title of this blog be my entire guide.)
The title is MR. DREAMBOY, so maybe I was about to post something about my own ideal guy or maybe my own dream boy. I just remembered something, when I typed this "dream boy". I want to share to you that there is a certain man in my dreams. I always see him while I'm asleep. Different scenario but same face and same body built-- exactly the same man. But the sad thing is, in my dreams his face is very vivid and very striking to me that I can almost remember every contour of his handsome face, but then whenever I wake up, all of the clear picture will be a blur and the most sad thing is, I can't remember his face no matter how I try. The feelings I've felt in my dreams and when I wake we're the same. What's bothering me, is, only his face was somewhat erased or like a water color that has been smudged. I could remember the dress he wore, how tall he is, how he smile, what he did but then the most important thing in his anatomy is missing--FACE! (I am dreaming of a faceless man.)
I was frustrated with myself and with my memory because I know that I am very good in recognizing someone's face and name. I could remember someone's face even though it's the first time that I've seen them. I could remember my fellow passengers whenever I ride the jeepney. But then, that someone whom I guess could make me happy, whom I think could make me smile is like the only face I could not recognize when I'm awake. It's like the feeling of you know the answer to the question because you stayed up late to study for it, but then you weren't able to answer it because you can't remember it no matter how much you try. Then you'll be disappointed!
I will never lose hope. I know that in time I will surely find my dream boy. I will surely determine his face, and I will know because my heart will tell me and my mind will agree that the one in front of me is the one that I've been dreaming of all these times. I know that when that time comes in the near future, this man will be the only one in my dreams and in my reality. I know and I believe that this man, will truly make me happy and when that time comes I will surely recognize him! TEEHEE
I want to share this in a very comfortable language.
I watched a movie together with my college friends and it's a Filipino movie.
I just remembered what it was about, and now I am associating myself to have the same sentiments with the girl. (Actually, I found this in my drafts and I don't even remember what movie it was, and I don't know what I will post in this one. I think I just continue this, and let the title of this blog be my entire guide.)
The title is MR. DREAMBOY, so maybe I was about to post something about my own ideal guy or maybe my own dream boy. I just remembered something, when I typed this "dream boy". I want to share to you that there is a certain man in my dreams. I always see him while I'm asleep. Different scenario but same face and same body built-- exactly the same man. But the sad thing is, in my dreams his face is very vivid and very striking to me that I can almost remember every contour of his handsome face, but then whenever I wake up, all of the clear picture will be a blur and the most sad thing is, I can't remember his face no matter how I try. The feelings I've felt in my dreams and when I wake we're the same. What's bothering me, is, only his face was somewhat erased or like a water color that has been smudged. I could remember the dress he wore, how tall he is, how he smile, what he did but then the most important thing in his anatomy is missing--FACE! (I am dreaming of a faceless man.)
I was frustrated with myself and with my memory because I know that I am very good in recognizing someone's face and name. I could remember someone's face even though it's the first time that I've seen them. I could remember my fellow passengers whenever I ride the jeepney. But then, that someone whom I guess could make me happy, whom I think could make me smile is like the only face I could not recognize when I'm awake. It's like the feeling of you know the answer to the question because you stayed up late to study for it, but then you weren't able to answer it because you can't remember it no matter how much you try. Then you'll be disappointed!
I will never lose hope. I know that in time I will surely find my dream boy. I will surely determine his face, and I will know because my heart will tell me and my mind will agree that the one in front of me is the one that I've been dreaming of all these times. I know that when that time comes in the near future, this man will be the only one in my dreams and in my reality. I know and I believe that this man, will truly make me happy and when that time comes I will surely recognize him! TEEHEE
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Feeling Lighter!
Today, I feel lighter after my duty. I was assigned to the out-patient pharmacy of the hospital and I was actually happy about it. I was about to eat my dinner when customers were coming, so I helped the clerk, and my dinner could actually wait. I was entertaining an old lady, she's a grandmother and she came from Silay City. She gave her prescription and I read it. She's going to buy HEPABig for new born babies.
Hepabig is a human hepatitis B IG whose indication is a post-exposure prophylaxis following percutaneous exposure, direct mucous membrane hapatitis B tact or ingestion of material containing hepatitis virus or HBsAg in positive individual. And it is a prophylaxis for neonates from HBsAg from positive mothers.
I told her the price of the medicine she have to buy and when she counted her money it was lacking about a hundred or so, and there it goes. I was having this feeling that I can't stop myself from helping her. So I said, it's okay ma'am you don't have to worry. Ako na po ang bahala dito, hindi mo na kailangan pang bumalik at kumuha ng pera. It feels so good to help out especially when you see it in their eyes that you we're like an angel or an answer to their prayers.
I could still remember the time when we had nothing and we really need to ask others for help just to have an operation. I could remember those times when all we have is faith and trust in God, to pray and wait for the go signal from HIM. I feel so blessed that I was not able to undergo what they had undergone now.
Those people who helped us we're our angels and instruments sent to us by God who made it possible for me to have my operation. They we're the answers to our prayers. Now, I am just giving back what I received and I am not looking for anything in return. I am happy just helping others and be an instrument of goodness. I am lucky to be raised well by my parents, raised to be grounded and faithful.
It just feels so great! I hope that baby Aresgado will grow well and healthy. Right now, we just need to help each other and love one another. I hope there is no place for hatred, only peace and love.
Hepabig is a human hepatitis B IG whose indication is a post-exposure prophylaxis following percutaneous exposure, direct mucous membrane hapatitis B tact or ingestion of material containing hepatitis virus or HBsAg in positive individual. And it is a prophylaxis for neonates from HBsAg from positive mothers.
I told her the price of the medicine she have to buy and when she counted her money it was lacking about a hundred or so, and there it goes. I was having this feeling that I can't stop myself from helping her. So I said, it's okay ma'am you don't have to worry. Ako na po ang bahala dito, hindi mo na kailangan pang bumalik at kumuha ng pera. It feels so good to help out especially when you see it in their eyes that you we're like an angel or an answer to their prayers.
I could still remember the time when we had nothing and we really need to ask others for help just to have an operation. I could remember those times when all we have is faith and trust in God, to pray and wait for the go signal from HIM. I feel so blessed that I was not able to undergo what they had undergone now.
Those people who helped us we're our angels and instruments sent to us by God who made it possible for me to have my operation. They we're the answers to our prayers. Now, I am just giving back what I received and I am not looking for anything in return. I am happy just helping others and be an instrument of goodness. I am lucky to be raised well by my parents, raised to be grounded and faithful.
It just feels so great! I hope that baby Aresgado will grow well and healthy. Right now, we just need to help each other and love one another. I hope there is no place for hatred, only peace and love.
Friday, March 4, 2011
I'm A LITTLE UNWELL
Since yesterday, I was in a bad mood and I didn't know why. Maybe I'm just pissed off or a little bit tired of what's happening around me, or maybe because I was not able to do the things I had set my mind of doing because of the circumstances that I had to face where in fact it was not really my fault or my doings.
I woke up early hoping that I could jog but then, I woke up just to go back to the hospital and withdraw my salary only to give it away in less than a minute. Now, I'm broke again. I covered for the shortage in the cash drawer where I didn't know where did the money go. I gave it to my sister and then I only got a yellow bill inside my wallet now.
I met up with some friends/schoolmates and was planning to watch a movie alone when my sister texted me to go home and get some files mailed to her because she forgot to bring it with her. I got pissed off actually, because she knew that those where important then, she left them and asked me to mail it to her? And when I knew that it is only a reservation and a gift certificate to a certain hotel I was mad because my supposed to be date-with-myself was ruined because of some stupid gift certificate where in fact they had already a free accommodation there. What totally made me angry was looking for them.
I went home after sending it via LBC and I cooked our dinner and after I went to sleep and was in panic mode when I saw the time on my phone. It's only an hour before ten and I need to take a bath and eat my dinner because I was not called when they took their dinner. So, I ate my dinner alone (it doesn't matter to me anymore because I'm used to it). I was afraid I'll get late, and the rain was non-stop, luckily my dad always sends me to work.
Then, as I'm having my duty, some nurses whom I-don't-actually-hate-you-I'm-just-annoyed-with-how-you-treat-us, came inside the pharmacy as if they are welcomed! Gee, I need to be patient with them because sometimes they don't know what they are doing, forgive me but I am not good in cursing and I hate myself for being so hot last night. I actually saying that I-want-to-resign-at-this-very-moment, because I want them to feel that it's not easy being a pharmacist and they are just seeing the mistakes made by our department, and if ever they made a grave mistake they are like Pontius Pilate who are washing their dirty hands. I was heating up inside that I want to scream and tell everyone in the face that admit-it-you-need-us, but of course they would not understand our profession.
What made my inside lurch was the fact that there are only few pharmacists in that institution, but then you will actually notice that not all of them are to be trusted with secrets and stuffs, not all of them will help you out and raise you, but some of them will be the one who will pull you down and talk bad things when you're not around. Talk about bad habits and negative things behind your back, your mistakes and bloopers you had that day, and they can't do it in your face! What a shame! And I actually don't know what things they are talking about me, I'm still a newbie! I don't have spies and buggers. But I knew they are talking something about everyone else's.
I had finally watched a movie but then the consequence is, I'm still broke and on the verge of bankruptcy (lol). But I feel better now, when I ate a hearty dinner with my parents and my brother. My cravings for crabs we're met! I will have to wake up early because I was scheduled the morning shift! Six in the morning, and will need to energize my spirit in the afternoon... TEEHEE
I woke up early hoping that I could jog but then, I woke up just to go back to the hospital and withdraw my salary only to give it away in less than a minute. Now, I'm broke again. I covered for the shortage in the cash drawer where I didn't know where did the money go. I gave it to my sister and then I only got a yellow bill inside my wallet now.
I met up with some friends/schoolmates and was planning to watch a movie alone when my sister texted me to go home and get some files mailed to her because she forgot to bring it with her. I got pissed off actually, because she knew that those where important then, she left them and asked me to mail it to her? And when I knew that it is only a reservation and a gift certificate to a certain hotel I was mad because my supposed to be date-with-myself was ruined because of some stupid gift certificate where in fact they had already a free accommodation there. What totally made me angry was looking for them.
I went home after sending it via LBC and I cooked our dinner and after I went to sleep and was in panic mode when I saw the time on my phone. It's only an hour before ten and I need to take a bath and eat my dinner because I was not called when they took their dinner. So, I ate my dinner alone (it doesn't matter to me anymore because I'm used to it). I was afraid I'll get late, and the rain was non-stop, luckily my dad always sends me to work.
Then, as I'm having my duty, some nurses whom I-don't-actually-hate-you-I'm-just-annoyed-with-how-you-treat-us, came inside the pharmacy as if they are welcomed! Gee, I need to be patient with them because sometimes they don't know what they are doing, forgive me but I am not good in cursing and I hate myself for being so hot last night. I actually saying that I-want-to-resign-at-this-very-moment, because I want them to feel that it's not easy being a pharmacist and they are just seeing the mistakes made by our department, and if ever they made a grave mistake they are like Pontius Pilate who are washing their dirty hands. I was heating up inside that I want to scream and tell everyone in the face that admit-it-you-need-us, but of course they would not understand our profession.
What made my inside lurch was the fact that there are only few pharmacists in that institution, but then you will actually notice that not all of them are to be trusted with secrets and stuffs, not all of them will help you out and raise you, but some of them will be the one who will pull you down and talk bad things when you're not around. Talk about bad habits and negative things behind your back, your mistakes and bloopers you had that day, and they can't do it in your face! What a shame! And I actually don't know what things they are talking about me, I'm still a newbie! I don't have spies and buggers. But I knew they are talking something about everyone else's.
I had finally watched a movie but then the consequence is, I'm still broke and on the verge of bankruptcy (lol). But I feel better now, when I ate a hearty dinner with my parents and my brother. My cravings for crabs we're met! I will have to wake up early because I was scheduled the morning shift! Six in the morning, and will need to energize my spirit in the afternoon... TEEHEE
1st Day: 10 Random Facts About Me
This is the challenge I took when I read the blog of a friend. So I had also my 1st day: the 10 random facts about myself. I already shared it to my textmates, now it’s time to share it to my blogmates. Here it goes…
I am a FILIPINO and I’m proud to be one
I love animes, Asian stuffs, Asian songs, Asian etc.
A certified chocoholic and a sweet tooth
Frustrated detective/agent/spy
I love music and numbers but not so good in arts
I love to read and my passion is writing
I love to watch videos of Ryan Higa, Kevin Wu, Wesley Chan, and WongFu Productions
I love to travel and have adventures
I can’t live a day without smiling though I’m having a bad mood
Lastly, I’m a PHARMACIST, this is my calling, this is my pride.
Please watch out for my second day. I need to go my own way….TEEHEE! =)
I am a FILIPINO and I’m proud to be one
I love animes, Asian stuffs, Asian songs, Asian etc.
A certified chocoholic and a sweet tooth
Frustrated detective/agent/spy
I love music and numbers but not so good in arts
I love to read and my passion is writing
I love to watch videos of Ryan Higa, Kevin Wu, Wesley Chan, and WongFu Productions
I love to travel and have adventures
I can’t live a day without smiling though I’m having a bad mood
Lastly, I’m a PHARMACIST, this is my calling, this is my pride.
Please watch out for my second day. I need to go my own way….TEEHEE! =)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Please READ and SHARE
i had read this essay years ago, but I was not able to re-blog it. I was touched by this essay, because I have learned a lot from it. We are all guilty about not loving our own country, but when I read this essay, I had changed, now I want you also to see how lucky we are, I love my country and I want to spread this. Can you help me? Let us not show it through words but through actions. I know in my simple ways, I am showing my fellowmen that I truly love my country. Let us pray for our nation and let us love our own PHILIPPINES.
MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoun Kim
Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines. Do you really think the corruption is the problem of the Philippines? I do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines.
Let me first talk about my country, Korea. It might help you understand my point. After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.
Koreans used to talk about the Philippines, for Filipinos were very rich in Asia. We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother also died because of famine. Korean government was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism.
Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism. 40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea. He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investment because the economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through horrible experience.
In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park. They asked to him, "President,when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea, and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea. So, President Park was able to build many factories in Korea. He always asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.
Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea. They always hoped that their children would live in well off country.My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried for the Philippines? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass and work for Church. They pray every day. However, they do not love the Philippines. I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines.
Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children.When I was in Korea, I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines,I completely lost my faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines. Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia, but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed.
My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, they were not happy aftertaking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it.
But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them.My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.
She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God. I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God so that the Philippines will be well off.
I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody, in a small scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people,contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country.
Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him. In the Philippines, there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines. Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.
That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.
MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoun Kim
Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines. Do you really think the corruption is the problem of the Philippines? I do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines.
Let me first talk about my country, Korea. It might help you understand my point. After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.
Koreans used to talk about the Philippines, for Filipinos were very rich in Asia. We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother also died because of famine. Korean government was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism.
Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism. 40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea. He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investment because the economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through horrible experience.
In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park. They asked to him, "President,when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea, and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea. So, President Park was able to build many factories in Korea. He always asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.
Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea. They always hoped that their children would live in well off country.My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried for the Philippines? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass and work for Church. They pray every day. However, they do not love the Philippines. I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines.
Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children.When I was in Korea, I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines,I completely lost my faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines. Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia, but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed.
My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, they were not happy aftertaking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it.
But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them.My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.
She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God. I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God so that the Philippines will be well off.
I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody, in a small scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people,contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country.
Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him. In the Philippines, there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines. Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.
That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.
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