Beyond: A Reaction on ‘Imelda’

by 2009-50781

Much confidence in one’s self, though equipped with good intentions, will not result to any good.

Imelda Marcos is without a doubt the most controversial first lady of all time. From her political involvements to her highly infamous shoe collection, she has gone beyond what she was supposed to do as the wife of the President.

Imelda was never a simple lass. Even before she became the wife of Marcos, she has already been popular by joining beauty pageants. She was well known for her beauty. So, even before her stay in Malacanang, she was already used to the limelight, gaining much attention and support. However, she seemed to enjoy much of that; she always wanted the limelight.

                Imelda is different from all the first ladies the country has had, because she wanted to be so. She did not confine herself to be the typical: fashion icon, charitable and compassionate first ladies. She wanted to do more and prove a lot about the President and more especially about herself.  She has done political conversations with several state leaders from the Africa and Middle East. She pioneered the construction of many public establishments that country still use today. We cannot take away the fact that, yes, she has helped a lot. However, she went beyond that.  The masses can feel and know how to give thanks if things are done out of compassion and with the purest intentions. And that was not the case with the things Imelda did for the country.

                I personally think that Imelda had too much confidence on herself, believing that she can do anything for the country, and that she is always correct. She should have learned to listen and be sensitive, guiding her husband on how to even better serve the country then.