Out of boredom, I tried searching my name in google. Several results came out, but one item caught my attention—my name was stated in a blog entry. I was really curious so I checked it out. It was an account of a UP student who voted in the last USC elections.
When I lost in the councilor race, I admit I was demoralized. With all the efforts and sacrifices I exhausted, losing in the elections still made me think that I might not have done my best. I reflected on the idea that I perhaps, was not able to show the sincerity I got to serve UP, the country and the people in general. To me, then, UP has spoken and the students do not want me to be their USC Councilor. It took me quite a long while to accept what happened and to continue working on the responsibilities I left undone because of the campaign.
Though I can now say that I am perfectly over the idea of losing in the USC elections, reading such an online journal account nevertheless boosts my ego. The blogger voted me, and yes, he believed in my abilities. Not just that! I noticed that he remembered my whole name, while the other candidates (except for Ali) were cited using their nicknames—those that were often repeated and emphasized in the campaign. Like in my case, it was ‘Ran’—Ranelene RAN (rumbling voice) Ortinez, running (high pitch) for USC Councilor. Hahaha! I bet my spiel really left a mark. Nice!
I never had a chance to thank those people who chose me in their ballots. So even just through my own simple (and oh so late) way, I would like to express my appreciation to every individual who has supported my candidacy. Thank you so much for having faith in me, and in every one else in STAND-UP USC 07′-08′ slate! J
I am afraid that because of personal reasons, I have to be away for a while. I would need to fix my life first and regain my senses back. And when the right time comes for me to truly return to my alma mater, I am certain to have a better, stronger, and bolder me. And right then, I will try not to make my life boring again.
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