This Excuse Called Rotary
By: Ma. Theresa P. Valdes
"For better or for worse!" Its a good thing I
made that vow because if not, Id be off with someone else. Maybe I am getting a PMS
attack or Im just edgy but this just has to stop soon.
Can you believe? DOV was gone the whole weekend for work in
Davao and Cebu and already he tells me he has to go straight to some Rotary function and
will be home afterwards. His one-year stint seems to be dragging on that I can and will do
something crazy soon if Paul doesnt take over soon. Maybe the real reason a
presidential term is only a year is that if it lasted any longer, it would surely ruin
even the most stable marriage.
Arsenic is lucky because Crispy is such a gem and an angel.
She was an excellent First Lady Ann. Its actually during her term that I got
introduced to all this business of "Ann-sponsored" activities. I actually
didnt mind attending because their parties had themes and prizes. Crispy really went
out of her way to plan and prepare all these events.
I am not that close to Marides or Grace but I know they were
equally involved with their respective husbands terms. I know for a fact Marides
even did the Medical Missions, for which I commend her. (Especially since the Missions are
so early in the morning and you dont really know what stuff you can pick up there!)
And Grace, although obviously less supportive than Marides
and Crispy, also hosted several Anns Days and attended the Rotary Strat Plan out of
town. If she had any complaints, well, Coch kept it very well.
If I had less trust in my husband, I would seriously doubt
this excuse called Rotary. When my friends ask where he is and I say "Rotary,"
they start laughing. Somehow I feel this is just the beginning, like a taste of things to
come. Maybe by that time, I have already gotten used to with the exact events happening
simultaneously. I just cant see the civic work whenever theres a cocktail
party.
I know Rotary has many projects to help the less fortunate
and I am all for that. I also dont mind the Sunday Golf games with the
"boys." I just cant stand the unknown "hosting" here and there.
That just screws up our social and sex life.
We both are so swamped with work, our house is in its most
critical stage, not to mention the kids are constantly getting asthma attacks c/o our very
polluted air and theres this Rotary presidency.
Maybe if the rest of the previous First Lady Anns had columns
too, they also would have aired their grievances. So, on their behalf, I think I have
complained enough. All I can say is, hold on to your marriage Carla, youre in for a
bumpy ride. Good Luck! |