The Iliad

Yep, I thought I would begin this entry with a meaningful quote, taken from the mouth of Obama, America's first ever black presidential candidate and the nominee of the democrats. Now, Obama was like a fresh breath of air that American politics very much needed after years of mudslinging and what not. His promises of clean and fair elections, banking on the need for change, as well as his youth, attracted voters and listeners from all over America. While I do agree that he seems to lack a concrete policy and has somewhat failed to live up to the promises he made early on recently, I am still very much inspired by his abovementioned quote, which is what led me to this entry in the first place I guess.

Like Obama, I'm an idealist. I believe in changing the world, to the best of my efforts, whenver I can. Unlike certain of my friends, who are only interested in jobs "where the money is", I believe more in working and hoping to change the world, even if its a small part of it, helping it to develop, to grow, and making it a better world to live in. Of course, I'm not saying that the realistic views of my friends are wrong. Indeed, being realistic is important as well and there is no crime in wanting to make big bucks and live in luxury. It's just that my dream is different, that is all.

I guess this idealism translate to what I do when I lead as well, which of course, explains the flame war which I have recently tried to end. However, I could not help but think about this when my friend said that the deep rooted perception of my CCA in my school is too hard to change and therefore, I should not insist on my ideals and something to that extent and make it instead, into a home and shelter for people. I respect her view, but I still maintain my idealism, and that we should always try and strive for change. I mean, if every generation thought the same way, that this perception is too hard to change, wouldn't progress never occur?As Obama said, "Our time for change has come." The problem is, are we ready to execute this change? Will we be ready when the time comes? Do we maintain the status quo, or strive for change according to our ideals? Questions which I really have no answer to now, but I hope to find out on my journey of life.

Note that this is not a post to re-ignite the flame war, just some philosophical musings of mine. Yeah.