Where's the Justice?

I went to my room earlier and I heard a portion of TV news. It's about the Maguindanao Massacre. I haven't wrote any blog regarding what happen to our fellow Filipinos in the South. For what I believed, as long as I am not involve, I don't give a damn. But not this time.

From November 23, 2009 up to this day, the truth is not yet clear. Though there are already suspects for the massacre, still not yet convicted and some might freely making round round here. Personally I am very sad of what had happen to those who are innocent and to those who are victim of misconception. Fifty-seven defenseless civilan people lost their lives in less than an hour. Lost their families and love ones in a glimpse of an eye. Lost their dreams. Lost everything of them.

Mayor Andal Unsai Ampatuan is said to be the prime suspect of the well-known massacre in the Philippine history. He is a member of one Mindanao's leading Muslim political clans: the Ampatuans. His family is considered as the most prominent in Maguindanao. Others says they owned the south. They can control everything. They can do wathever they want to do. Its like they have the world in their hands.

The suspect who was taken into custody of NBI is just an initial action they reinforced as part of the due process. No justice yet. I believe this case will take long but as I heard earlier to his lawyer, they are appealing for the immediate resolution since his client has been judge already even if the hearing is not yet over.

They are like monsters for me. If this family can control everything, I hope in terms of giving justice wouldn't be. This massacre won't happen if we people won't let the so called "political dynasty" ruled our nation. Over the years, a lot of provinces in our country is being ruled by one clan or family. They own the local government leading them to have the power, the money and the respect that supposedly we gave to those who deserve it. Politics is the root of all the greediness and selfishness of all. Once they have the position, if it turns to let go, they can't that's why they are forced to do evil things. Like what happened in Maguindanao, the Ampatuans' wants to retain their position thats why they intercepted the convoy of the opposing party.

I hope that justice is still in a right path. The massacre is not a doing of God's son. It is evil. It is unhuman. Let's all pray for the justice for the victims of Maguindanao Massacre.

Diet ... Diet ... Diet...

"You have to love yourself more than anything else" - Judy S. Chu, M.D

Day 1

Last Thursday, I woke up to take a bath before I go to work however I can't do so due to dizziness. I slept again trying to relieve the feelings, but every time I open my eyes, everything around me is moving and rolling. I have a slight fever. My throat is also in pain.

I called my manager that I can't go for work today co'z my mom really wants me to see a doctor.My mom also talked to Mam Edna to ask permission.

I took my breakfast first before going to hospital co'z it may take time there.

While on cab, I really feel bad co'z my headache is getting intense. I wanna throw up.

We arrived at Emergency Room of Chinese General Hospital and its good thing that we assisted immediately. I was taken a BP and its normal 110/80. The thing is in ER, they do not accept my Maxicare Health Card, leading me to go directly to the coordinator which is located in the other building. I had no choice but to proceed. In maxicare office i was immediately referred to their partner doctor, Dra. Judy Chu, MD.

When I was in her clinic, she took another BP, this time its not good co'z my bp is 160/100. As per her, its normal co'z I took the stairs and walk to reached her place, sometimes it make sense. She also advised the need to take antibiotic for my swollen throat and undergo some lab test like CBC count.

I went to the hospital laboratory (looks familiar, fyi Im always at lab for Kojic soap). The girl extracted a blood sample from my arm and advised me to come back the following day for the result.

Day 2

I went to the hospital today again for the result of my blood test.

Good thing I'm clear. However the doctor told me that I have to monitor my blood pressure. No juices. No junkfoods. Drink more water. No more sodas :(( and I have to take a strict diet from now on. Im not getting younger and too much weight is not good for my bones especially for my cartillage. As per her, it may lead to rheumatic disease. She says, "you have to love yourself more than anything else co'z its for your own good".

Another brilliant doctor came in my path to give me a word of wisdom. I wish there are a lot people like her who's not just do her job because she is being paid, but do her responsibility to her patient with care.

PULIKAT

I'm sleeping peacefully when a painfull sensation suddenly pierces on my leg heading me to wake up. Shit! Nagising ako in the middle of the night screaming on top of my lungs dahil sa leg cramps known as "pulikat". It's excruciatingly painful, very uncommon and not just like as pain if being stubbed. Felt like I'm downright humiliated. The pain is intense and only getting worst. I'm dead serious that it's really annoying. I wanna scream and cry but due to intense pain my tears wont even come. I cannot straighten my leg, the muscles have become so tight that my calf now feels like a rock. The worst is I can't stand up.

I immediately bend my right leg to stop the cramp and thank God I made it. I took a glass of water and stretched my injured leg. Im back to bed and staring the ceiling wondering what I did earlier to have this cramp. Then I recall, earlier in the party I'm wearing a 3 inches heeled wedge. Sigh. Added is the long wait for a cab in Makati Ave..

Now I'm blogging this co'z I can't help it sharing since my right leg is still aching. The following are the causes of cramps "pulikat" while sleeping as per my friend named: Google

1. Low calcium and potassium in the blood
2. Lack of proper fluids, resulting in a mild case of dehydration
3. Not getting enough blood circulation can cause cramping.

In my case, since i had an activity yesterday, my feet get tired.

Google said:
People wearing the wrong shoes can end up with leg and feet cramps. Improper footwear can be too high of a high heel shoe, non-padded flat sandals, exercising in something other than a tennis shoe, or simply not wearing shoes while doing some form of execise.

Thanks Google!