Thirteenth

Most may fear about the number 13, perhaps because of its association to bad luck and whatsoever negative elements there may be traced on the ancient superstitious beliefs and  traditions.  Triskaidekaphobia is the term referred to the fear of the number 13.

However, I consider 13 as my lucky number. This is basically anchored on my personal experience whenever I got to be associated with the number. But another 13 will surely be another determining factor for those who will embrace it as their lucky day and those who will forever curse the day as their worst nightmare. 

This May 13, 2013 will again showcase the power of democracy in the country as we face the midterm elections. An opportunity to lash those who have been failures in their effort to improve this country and possibly install those who could bring another spark for this hopeful nation. I still bear with me the confidence of having a successful elections despite the reported setbacks experienced by the COMELEC along its way of preparation. 

It saddens me however that as the big day is fast approaching my list seems to dwindle. For the senatorial bets, I used to have a complete list of those I will surely mark in the ballot. But today I only have three names remained from the original list. Blame it to their poor campaign platforms, their strategies being so futile and stupid and their stand on the pressing issues of the country. 

Despite having everyone banking on their efforts to change and create reforms in the system, their previous records will reveal that they are not even competent and their chances to win as seat solely relies on their family names. Sad but true.

Those who are even frustrated are going into the novelties of the jingles hoping for a good name recall, but they even appear to be more stupid and incompetent.

There also candidates who can articulate well and propose a bright idea but they appear to be so euphoric and impossible considering the dynamics involved in running the state.

For local elections, well everyone is into promises of free everything. I'm so afraid that this dole-out mentality these politicians is giving might affect the productivity of the people because who would care to work if everything is provided for free. 

This is how we treat our elections, this is how we showcase our rights. Anyway, who's winning and who's losing will be determined by us. On the thirteenth!