Rizal Fever

Today is formal clothes day. I am wearing a beautifully ironed polo and pants.

Later today I will have a report on PI 100 about Noli Me Tangere of Jose Rizal. I am sure everyone is familiar of that book because the law requires that we take it back in high school 3rd and 4th year. But the thing is, before I read the novel last week I didn't have the vaguest idea what was it about. Of course I took it in high school but it seemed like all my knowledge about Rizal ran out of me and went to another brain.

Yes! I did read it last week. I am not really a big fan of Rizal though. Fortunately thesis partner lend me her comics-version of the novel. It's far more easy to read than the thick version. And, I got to see the characters. It's like back in elementary days when I loved to read Tagalog comics [those you rent for 2 pesos a day].

I didn't read it because I want to of course. I read it because I was required to do so. I wouldn't want to look stupid in front of my classmates talking about something I haven't read. Who does?

Even after the Banahaw trip last week I didn't develop the liking for Rizal. No way! Rumors has it that he's gay. Hehehe... PLU [people like us]. It's not he's being alledgedly gay that I don't like though. If I did I'd hate myself. I really can't pinpoint the reason but I'll get back to you when I do.

What the trip instilled in me was the appreciation of nature and respect for others' beliefs. Not that i didn't have those before but what I am saying is the intensity. It's not everyday that you come face-to-face with a Rizalista. They are just like us. I don't want to use the word normal for who dictates what is normal anyway? They eat, drink, satisfy their human needs etc. I am not sure about the sex but they do have children so you figure it out.

So much for Rizal. It's now time to go back to the real world. Ciao!