I woke up earlier than usual. I felt groggy but I decided to wake up anyway because today is a big day. It’s my first time to vote. And I know how important this is. I strongly believe that every vote counts (despite all the doubts and negativity).

I felt nervous. I don’t want my vote to go to waste. When my parents and I got to our assigned precinct, there were already a lot of people giving away sample ballots (which later becomes litter scattered on the streets).

Anyway, there was a good vibes I felt when we went in the public school. Maybe I also felt excited, and of course, I felt a new hope. This elections will define change in our country after so many years of not having a real president.

The crowd was already growing as early as 7:30am, I think, or 8am. The people must also be feeling the same excitement, and also they must have wanted to make sure that their votes would be counted. This elections is different. People have started to become more involved. It’s about time!

Everything was fine here in Malabon City. I am satisfied with the new system. We had to wait for a couple of minutes but voting really only takes 2 to 5 minutes. It’s efficient.

I could feel how relax the faculty volunteers are. And of course, one could see it on the faces of the voters that they are delighted when the machine verifies their ballots. I felt relief when the machine accepted my ballot. :)

I don’t know how it is like in other places. Somehow, I am annoyed with how the media delivers news. The way they say things is disheartening. And it is definitely not good.

All the hassle, the heat, etc., are little bits of sacrifices that we could do for our country to make sure that this elections would work out fine. Blame it on the COMELEC, that won’t change the situation. We should do something aside from just complaining.

For those who hasn’t voted, come out of your houses and do this one simple act. Be a hero for our country! This is your obligation, your right. Please do not sell it for only Php300, for crying out loud.

Make a wise choice. Vote intelligently!