A Day in the Evacuation Center

Typhoon Sendong has greatly devastated Iligan City and has taken the lives of some of its dwellers. Many houses got washed out, so some of the victims chose to temporarily stay on evacuation centers that were put up. The evacuees come from different walks of life; rich, poor, or what have you, they ended up staying there.

              As I get to converse with them, I have heard different stories. Despite the fact that my family and I were affected by the misfortune, I could not prevent my eyes from forming tears for the reason that I have been touched by their stories. I personally have mine too, but I guess mine’s too insignificant compared to theirs.

 

      I decided to be a volunteer because I want to be part of a noble cause; I was the assistant of the secretary. The victims confined in the IIT Evac Center were in very poor condition; the food that they receive three times daily often lacks. Families that have:

1-3 members can take two food packs;

4-6 members, 4 food packs; and

7 above, 6 food packs.

Despite the misfortune that they have faced, they still can afford to smile when other volunteers and the organizers begin to call for different activities requiring their attention and participation. Aside from the food that they receive, they also are given various items that come from special institutions, political personalities, and other organizations.

Red Cross Chairman, Dick Gordon, Congresswoman Lani Mercado and her husband Senator Ramon Revilla have visited the many evacuation centers in Iligan City and checked the condition of the victims and aided them with food so they will have something to feed themselves as they gradually stand up from the calamity. Dick Gordon said:

                “Okay lang ang tumanggap; pero di dapat tayo masanay. Dapat bumangon tayo. Kailangang magtiyaga tayo. Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga.”

               

Here are some pictures that will give you an idea of what the victims’ condition is.

A Review to Pink’s FUCKING PERFECT

           Everybody is certainly NOT perfect; yes, this is what everybody claims whenever they get misunderstood, and rebuked about the things that they do that others find weird. I got inspired by the lyrics of Pink’s “Fucking Perfect” as well as its music video.

            The very purpose of this review is to itemize all the things that have moved me. The music video begins with a scene where Pink and her husband were making love. Pink looks at the teddy bear afterwards and gets to remember her childhood.

      Pink was actually playing with the teddy bear, alone. A menace came, and then took Pink’s stuffed toy and threw it. 

                 

           Pink became sad, and somehow taught that boy a lesson. But when the teacher has seen this, she reprimanded Pink and then didn’t allow her to play with other kids in school.

     She looks at other kids who were playing on the play ground; she feels sad because she was left inside the room. She became insecure to other girls in school as she grew up.

     She had no friends, and that she somehow wanted to express her feelings through her clothing. 

With her mom seeing how she looks like, she gets scolded. And because she had no friends, her performance in the class is so bad; she received an “F” in point of fact.

    Also, because she was insecure, she stole a dress in a department store and then puts it in her bag. But, apparently, she got busted by someone who works there.

     She decided to end her life because of the loneliness that she has been feeling all her life. But, she realized that she has to change; she has to gain friends, and she has to work on her social life for her to be accepted.

        As she tried to change, she met Mr. Right. They settled down, and were blessed with a beautiful angel.

     At the end of the music video, Pink watches over her child, brings the stuffed toy that she has seen (after she made love with her husband, of course), kisses the latter, and says “you are perfect.”

Assessment:

       I completely got inspired by the Music Video since it generally speaks of acceptance. It is apparent that most of us get discriminated, especially when others find us weird. But, just because we’re different, doesn’t mean we automatically become subjects of prejudice and discrimination. Even if we’re different, there is a Supreme Being called God who is fair in looking at us. Despite the fact that the society where we belong is not always nice to us, we should find friends who will completely accept and love us, unconditionally. Also, for you to be accepted, you have to change; yes, you have to change, but never pretend to be someone you’re not. Pink ended up being happy, contented of what she has, and complacent. Remember that God sees you perfect and remember that He is just. You just have to talk to Him for you to be happy, assured, and complete.

       If you haven't watched the music video yet, click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1bcQMCZ5gU