Just hours ago, I fetched my sister and cousin, 4:28pm, at their school. Flag retreat was currently ongoing. I had no choice but to take off my hat (patriotic much?) XD. I’m ashamed of the reactions the teachers there might have, if I did not took it off (they know me very well). Yeah, that’s the reason, Being patriotic is not on the list, I admit that I am a member of Dr. Jose Rizal’s so-called ’smelly fish group’, besides, (in the youth nowadays’ eyes) It’s a martyr act (corny much but it’s right).

Honestly, I don’t like it to go that way (really), that being martyr is a cheap (pinoy slang) or embarassing act (uber corny much, its too much) It’s like, a person-trying-to-be cool, but ultimately very uncool indeed, and often even extremely embarrassing. Just like what Avril Lavigne’s complicated says, ‘trying to be cool, you look like a fool to me’. Very unpatriotic.

Back to the fetching scenario, the whole time the Philippine National Anthem was playing, no vehicle showed respect, no driver cared to stop . You can see no trace of a patriotic aura even on passers-by. Students were very eager…not to sing but to go home. Sad, indeed, worse than economic recession (agree?)

Oh, June 12 is nearly approaching (A true filipino must know what’s with this day) By the way, we should now start to see the world around us. Let us be aware what is the past, present and future of our country. The saying ‘past is past’ is a crap in terms of love of country. We should at least give credits and respect to the heroes we owe. Be proud! I AM A FILIPINO.

Happy Independence Day! ^_^