Note to Self

Finish college

Get a posh career

Become part of the rich and over sheltered society

Travel the world

Get married to someone equally rich and prestigious

Have beautiful children

Is that all I'm really destined for?

No. This is not what I want.

I want to be a woman of change

To make a difference

To sacrifice for my country

To use my voice for the Filipino people

To write to bring justice

I refuse to go with the current

But I will not go against it either

I will step out of the waters

As my predecessors have

And continue down the path 

That they had paved 

I will continue their fight for truth

Their fight for honest media

So when asked

"Of all the courses, why journalism? It's so corrupt now."

My answer remains the same

"If our generation won't fix it, then who will?"

We need to start somewhere, right?

One person at a time.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is brilliant! Thanks to emmajoy for read requesting me . . . she knew I would love this! The construction is well-done, with the boring goals listed first, then breaking into your authentic voice to say what really matters. I hate that we old folks have handed you young ones a busted-up world, but it helps me feel better knowing there are many of you who feel this way, that it's more important to be a helpful healing contributor, rather than selfishly going for material gain. You've worded this in a powerful way & I'm very moved by your determination to make a difference. Our broken world needs lots of you who feel this way! (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Mari Baptiste]

Hello Margie!

It's actually been a while since I've logged in and I'm actually really surprised to see all of these reviews!
I really did not expect any of this.

I was actually just watching the second senate hearing on the fake news issue here in the Philippines. It's become such a big problem here as well. Our very own ASEC (assistant Secretary) of the Presidential Communications Operations Office has been one of the leading causes of misinformation and fake news spreading across the country. She uses her own personal blog to post her own unethical and biased opinions about the country and politics. To top it all off, she's not even a journalist nor does she have the proper credentials to be an ASEC. She was simply just a washed up singer/ exotic performer who happened to be a die hard fan of the president. She was put into office by presidential appointment.


Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and for taking the time to read this. You've just made my day!

[barleygirl]

Our politics here in the USA are totally busted & I'm embarrassed that our chief admires your chief for all the wrong reasons! *sigh!*

[Ballpark Frank]

This well done. Personally, I don't like most of the national media. Whatever happened to a reporter being objective ?? Why do news reporters have to take sides? Why not just report the news? Why is there so much negativity in news reporting?

I hope you become part of the solution.

[Sami Khalil]

A powerful message that deserves all applause. We must be vigilant against those fakers and corrupt politicians who make our present and future according to their whims and desires. We need to define our destiny as individuals, people and nation and do our part. Excellent.

[siobhan]

Wow! This is brilliant, Emma brought me here and I am so thankful for that. This is powerful.

[emmajoy]

Will send out some more RRs for you. Luck and love..

[Mari Baptiste]

Thank you so much, Emma!

[Coyote Poetry]

Mari, you are very wise and very smart.
"We need to start somewhere, right?
One person at a time."
One person can create a movement that can be turn into a hurricane of hope. To create change. Hard work and strong mind and heart. Our world need to stop. We must re-think the worldly goals and learn. Protect nature and every life had value. Thank you Mari for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Mari Baptiste]

Thank you, Coyote 😊

I haven’t got it all figured out yet, but I’m sure about this one. Several small gestures can make a big difference.

[wordman]

sign me up,i will help you out

[Lily Calico]

This is awesome and bold! When you fight for truth, you know it's worth fighting for. The theme is amazing, and you build up the energy until it is specific and then broaden it out to all of us.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Mabuti para sa iyo - maging malakas, determinative at higit sa lahat mananatiling totoo sa iyong sariling katangian :-)

[Mari Baptiste]

Oh, wow! You speak Tagalog? 😅

Maraming maraming Salamat po. Para sa kinabukasan ng bansang Pilipinas at ng buong mundo! 😁

[emmajoy]

'My answer remains the same
"If our generation won't fix it, then who will?"

We need to start somewhere, right?
One person at a time. '

Brava, brilliant!

I wish you success in what might be a fight but if your determination is as strongly stated as your words, you can achieve wonders. Go for it... with the pride you obviously have.

[Mari Baptiste]

Hi Emma!

I actually didn't expect anybody to read this. It was more a personal rant about how I felt. So I'm glad you liked it still. 😁

It'll definitely be a hell of a fight, (with corruption and politics taking over the media, especially here in the Philippines), but it'll be worth it. Thank you so much, Emma. 😊💕

[emmajoy]

Many more people should read your poem.. not only is it fine writing but - the situation you 'talk' about needs to be highlighted too.

[Mari Baptiste]

Perhaps I should feature it (?) 😅

[emmajoy]

Good idea, YES. I've sent RRs to some of my friend, they just might respond - everyone's so busy these days.

[Mari Baptiste]

Oh wow, alrighty then! Thank you so much, Emma! This really means a lot to me. 😁