I love plane rides---not because of the adrenaline rush it gives me when it take off--but I love the waiting periods before the flight (love the 2 hours check-in period before the actual plane ride!). In these two hours--I get to live in silence---and I get to read books I long to read continously (the kind of books once you pop--you cant stop!). In my last travel---I became so excited that I forgot to put my fav book in my bag---imagine my desperation! Luckily, a kind soul in the airport (thanks to Gee!) lent me her book---PHILIPPINE HISTORY BOOK!
After reading half of the book---I started loving my country even more! Honestly--I love my country--but I hate the government! It's always good to love your country, after all, it's where I live--but lately---appreciating how the government runs the country makes me feel frustrated!
As I review the history of my country, I'm loving what great things people have done for the Philippines.. loving what happened in the country in the past--both the good times and the bad times. I love this country because it is where my ancestors were born and raised. They were proud of the land and took good care of it. On the contrary, I dont understand though why some people in the government continously abuses the country as they take advantage of its systems and the character strengths of its people. Such corrupt action goes against the goodwill that should be at the core of our patriotism. However, despite of all these little shortcomings, I still love this land. I was born here and will die here. I believe you need to stick up for your heritage and what your ancestors have done, my ancestors have made this country for me and I will keep it and defend it.
Please watch the new version of the Philippine National Anthem made by the famous director--mae paner of the ehemplo group. I hope this video will inspire all of us as we continue to try appreciating and healing our country.
