29 October, 2009

Tango

Grey...

Unexplained scattered pieces of unconsciousness
starting to fill the blank spaces...
and suddenly killing the remaining enthusiasm...

Underestimated chances, never thought of it coming.
unprepared like a devastated home---
swallowed by winds and showered by rains.

Sigh.

Choices... Never had it clear.

10 October, 2009

To Alecks Pabico of PCIJ...

I am surprised. I am lacking for words. My mind can't think and believe what I just read. Alecks Pabico passed away. The Alecks Pabico, that is.I don't really know him personally but I am one of those aspiring journalists who admire and salute Alecks with his commentaries, beliefs, and love for journalism.

He's been with PCIJ for quite a while and his participation was outstanding. I have been reading and hearing his name in a lot of journalism forum and symposia, but the first time I saw him was in GMA 7's special documentary show for Presidentiables--Isang Tanong (he was PCIJ's representative then). After that show, I became his fan.

I remember about two years ago when we were required by our Journalism Professor, Gil Santos to attend a Journalism Event. It was like an awarding for outstanding journalists. He was a foot away from me and I can't even say "Hi". I just smiled. And that was the last time I saw him, because after that I changed career.

I have learned what human rights is because of him. I've learned how to be a journalist because of him. And wherever you are Sir Alecks rest assured that you will be remembered.

Paalam sa Disenyong Magilas. Sining Rastamad.
Salamat.