Its that time of the year where politics is just around the corner. the room-to-room campaigns of the dreamers, the "suntok sa buwan" projects, the unbelievable campaign speeches, the heated arguments, the neverending debates, and the either vague or impressive answers to questions.
Everyone has only one goal and that is to WIN! I had the same feeling same time last year. All the backstabbing, the "batuhan ng putik", the late night practice speeches in hidden areas inside and outside the university, the goosebumps and adrenalin rush. All of these I myself have experienced.
Two things are for sure, there's a winner and there's a loser. And I experienced both, Losing way back on my first year in college when I run for P.R.O. (against a very good friend of mine, Tabby) taught me important lessons and made me realize a lot of things. That incident taught me that Losing makes a better person, It taught me how to stand up on my own feet and continue with life, it taught me to be a tougher person if ever i'll be in the same situation again in the future, it taught me how to appreciate my own strengts and weaknesses including my imperfections. basta marami.
Losing itself in its ugliest form made me realize that in politics you don't have permanent friends only enemies, this happens when you let yourself be engulfed by the spirit and pride of your own political party. Seriously, way back in highschool I was not really well versed with such things, I just happen to join the glee club and the theater club. Politics for me was a no no. For me Politicians are mere liars and users. because when they get into postion it seems that there's no turning back. Good thing though I was raised morally principled and with fear of the Lord. Thanks, I was raised up this way.
Smelling the aroma of victory is one of the most important things i've experienced during this college life, and I will surely miss when I graduate in a few weeks time. Just like Losing It taught me a lot. Winning the election have been the cherry on top of my 2007. But it was not an easy task being the Vice President External of the society. Leading a near to 300 student body, a struggling graduating student that I am absorbs all the expectations and pressures, and being a role model for the members of the society indeed was not an easy task.
Everyone has only one goal and that is to WIN! I had the same feeling same time last year. All the backstabbing, the "batuhan ng putik", the late night practice speeches in hidden areas inside and outside the university, the goosebumps and adrenalin rush. All of these I myself have experienced.
Two things are for sure, there's a winner and there's a loser. And I experienced both, Losing way back on my first year in college when I run for P.R.O. (against a very good friend of mine, Tabby) taught me important lessons and made me realize a lot of things. That incident taught me that Losing makes a better person, It taught me how to stand up on my own feet and continue with life, it taught me to be a tougher person if ever i'll be in the same situation again in the future, it taught me how to appreciate my own strengts and weaknesses including my imperfections. basta marami.
Losing itself in its ugliest form made me realize that in politics you don't have permanent friends only enemies, this happens when you let yourself be engulfed by the spirit and pride of your own political party. Seriously, way back in highschool I was not really well versed with such things, I just happen to join the glee club and the theater club. Politics for me was a no no. For me Politicians are mere liars and users. because when they get into postion it seems that there's no turning back. Good thing though I was raised morally principled and with fear of the Lord. Thanks, I was raised up this way.
Smelling the aroma of victory is one of the most important things i've experienced during this college life, and I will surely miss when I graduate in a few weeks time. Just like Losing It taught me a lot. Winning the election have been the cherry on top of my 2007. But it was not an easy task being the Vice President External of the society. Leading a near to 300 student body, a struggling graduating student that I am absorbs all the expectations and pressures, and being a role model for the members of the society indeed was not an easy task.
As the person who likes to pre-empt things and being the natural spoiler that I am, I am going to post my fearless forecast for this up-and-coming bes society elections. (For those candidates who would to read this relax and be calm, respect my right to freedom of expression into this blogoshpere).
**The information indicated below doesn't really reflect what I will most likely supply my ballot this coming elections.
PRESIDENT:
It's really hard to choose between the two.
Arden is charismatic, kind, and knows how to answer questions but doesn't have enough experience (w/in the society) to boast.
Benedict, has an experience to boast for, kind enough, diligent (dean's lister), but lacks charisma with the lower years.
VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL:
I could say that it would be Denise Concepcion.
VICE-PRESIDENT INTERNAL:
Another position that would be different to decide on.
Hazel, just like Benedict has the experience and the diligence, and I could say obedience. However, she lacks that certain amount of self-control with her choice of words in reference to some of her outgoing and incumbent officers (proven by some instances), and a little bit of being too emotional at times.
Michael on the other hand, has the diligence and kindness needed. but hasn't held any position within the executive board compared to his opponent. And I personally haven't worked with him yet, so its really unfair to judge him quickly.
SECRETARY:
It would be Khiara Agnote
TREASURER:
I don't have any idea who to choose, but based from my observations and chit-chats with certain people, It would be Trish Gimenez.
AUDITOR:
I assume it would be Jam Ressurecion.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
I think it would be Khrisie Tongio.
