#31: Hypocrisy is Having a Party

The RH Bill.


I tried to shut up and not be part of the debate. However I am disturbed by how a big deal this is becoming. The house debates are actually being aired live for everyone to see politicians spewing  principles of purity and freedom of choice and how these debates also digresses into off tangent topics and eventually personal insults. In my mind, this seems to be a very sensible move in helping alleviate poverty in our country that's why it puzzles me how other people and religious personalities is making it such a big deal. It's as if our nation will fall to the pits of hell if we allow reproductive health to be a part of the Filipino's mentality.


This is how I see it. Withholding contraceptives from our people does not assure us of a morally upright, sexually pure nation.

#30: Slowly, Gently

I found myself saying this to my daughter one lunchtime. She was playing with the belt of her high chair and hurt her hand on the table as she was violently swinging it.


"Himig, do things slowly and gently. That way, you'll avoid hurting yourself."


Well it's true. gentleness will benefit you whether you are driving a vehicle or chopping some onions. moving in frantic hurry almost always leaves a trail of clutter, spills and sometimes, broken coffee mugs. 


"Slowly, Himig. Move gently next time"


As the words left my lips, I felt like I wasn't only telling this to my child. I felt like I am saying this to the whole of mankind.