I've been meaning to post something since last week. At the end (well not really) of Erap's 6-year trial, I thought it was blog worthy. But it seems I never really had enough whatever to gather all my thoughts and finish the entry.
Not that anyone's reading, but you know, it's better to write thinking you actually have an audience. haha
Anyway, the Erap trial brings back memories of Junior year in high school where we had a debate about Erap. That was the time when the impeachment just started, and out of the friendly battles we have bad with the Seniors, some teachers decided to host a debate.
Glory be. During that time, we were being "trained" by Mr. Menguin on his version of theatrics. The seniors were being coached by Mr. Blancaver. It was an odd set-up (given that Menggoy was the senior's teacher then and Blanki was supposed to teach us somewhere along the way..) Anyway, that's hardly what I want to talk about (but I still want to type it down anyway)
Ok, so what side did we get?
We were pro-erap. Good for me, I never really hated him. haha I can't remember which side I took, all I can remember I had about 15 index cards and I wasn't able to finish my speech. The judge found me amusing and awarded me for that. (see, being pa-cute gets you the best debater award. LOL) We lost the debate, (even if we scored higher in the point system - SHEESH, I DON'T KNOW WHY!)
Some lines I remember from that event:
"Well, sir/ma'am, allow me to enlighten your naive mind..."
"Does the end justify the means?" (with the crowd saying no...sabi na nga ba di nila naintindihan, sila may kasalanan kaya kami natalo!) LOL
So anyway, after 6 years, he was convicted. There was no crowd that day to be dismayed. Just a couple of supporters here and there. People have lost faith and what was going to happen, or rather, they knew he was going to be convicted. I am not saying he shouldn't be. After all, each person would actually be guilty of so and so... I just find it more comforting to side with him than the current president. The peso amazingly strengthened against the dollar in just a matter of hours from the declaration that he was guilty. The news featured more of this than anything else.
It's amazing how a former president who is said to steal all of the people's money and have lost the trust of the people be able to do that to the economy.
Beat that, Gloria. haha. I'm sure if something happened to you, the economy wouldn't notice. You're controlling that anyway! Screw the taxes. (sayang ng pera!!! baha paren sa harap ng Yale! where do my taxes go?)
Ok, so there, after all that time, I still sympathize with Erap. hehe
Next topic...
I've been thinking of studying again lately...I've made the necessary application to Ateneo...we'll see what's going to happen about that..
One funny thing that happened when I went to submit my application was seeing two people from high school. Saw Daryl and Diana Grace... it just brought back a lot of funny memories... and if I do get back to school. Oh Lord. haha
Ano ba namang buhay to? =p
Ano pa ba?
I got 2 new phones in a matter of 2 days. haha Talk about a reaction to stress...
Let me see the Samsung Z240 - up for sale! Brand new w/ 512 MB Micro SD - complete w/ 1 year warranty, smart locked, for 12k only! :D So buy it from me. Covers are changeable! (Red, Blue and White)
And then the Samsung U700 (Ultra Edition 2 12.1) - Gawd, I've been wanting this phone for months now and I finally got it when Samsung had a week-long sale. Thanks to carol for telling me about it (Now she's all envious I got it and she didn't! ) Happy happy joy joy because of new gadgets!
Hmmm...
Lemme see now, Erap, school thoughts and my gadgets...
That's my story for this Mawnday...
Later!
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