A NOVEL: DIARY OF AN ENGLISHSAURUS PART 5

 November 01, 2023

Hi, last time I was here was after we went to Alaminos. A lot of things have already happened. During this long weekend, October 29 to November 5, I have a lot of errands to attend to most especially because it's already campaign week. I have to sleep over to my aunties' house for two consecutive nights. I have experience going home just to get bath and changed my clothes.

My schedule was so hectic. But thankfully, everything pays off. I was declared as the second Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawad of Brgy. Malabobo. I couldn't bring myself to believe the result because during the first nights and days of campaign I was in Lingayen, and I wasn't able to attend our miting de avance. I only joined our miting de avance twice, and also had my speech twice. 

So going back on the main topic, I was so nervous. So while waiting for the results, we decided to eat first. On our way home, I'm already praying to be at least the 7th SK Kagawad. However, Darrell, my co- party list, said I'm getting most of the votes. Of course, I thought he was bluffing and trying to prank me. But turns out, he's not. Although, I feel like some don't agree and somehow questioned my rank.

However, I'm already overwhelmed, grateful, and too already stunned to think about all of those things they are throwing at me. To be part of the Lucky seven is what I prayed for, but Lord gave me more than what I prayed for, from “Lord, kahit ika- pitong kagawad lang,” to “Second SK Kagawad, Kate Justine Rosete”. 

However, being in Politics, means more surveillance eyes, and more haters. But never had ever think of because I am number 2, I am already superior or I have the right to judge, and belittled those who lose and those who are following me on the line. However, some already think that that's what I am thinking, when in fact I am not. If I'm being honest, I hate that they are still talking until now about the rankings of SK Kagawad's, and how undeserving some of us are. It's just too sickening.

I never cried during our midterm, but hearing people, and making me indirectly feel their unwantedness left me in tears. That made me actually think of stepping down from my position. However, I would only disappoint those people who supported, trust, and help me throughout the campaign. 

To sum it all up, I'm grateful for what happened during this month, however, I've become doubtful and stressed because of all the unwanted words they are throwing at me. I may have already accepted that I have to endure all of these for our two years term, I'm just a college student who can't still handle the cruelty of this world of politics, where you are serving the the society and the people of your community.

I just hope that I can managed all of these things.  As I'm not just an Englishsaurus student now, but also a public servant, who should be serving her co- Barangay's, her community, and her society. I just hope that only patriotism blooms within us and not corruption. Let be Sangguniang Kabataan the beginning of change and patriotism, and not the seminar of corruption.