Senti Queen

This notorious group of young people who belongs to the Philippines’ alta sociedad is not that rich, after all.  Thanks to Brian Gorrell for having the guts to expose the real deal behind the glitz and glamour, regardless of his motives.

The Gucci Gang, a bunch of drug addicts, freeloaders, and social mountaineers (to borrow Gorrell’s term), once lorded it over the society pages, big endorsement deals, and the TV entertainment scene.  Their famous and powerful family names practically offered them so many privileges and opportunities on a silver platter, a social advantage being enjoyed by a privileged few.  Now, almost all of them are certified losers.  What a waste.

Honestly, I sort of envied these people when I was younger.  How I wished then to be in their shoes so I could have the privilege to study and travel abroad, put up my own business, and even use my fame and fortune to fulfill a secret dream.  Many times did I wish that we were rich so I wouldn’t have to endure wearing hand-me-downs, walking to and from school for seven years, doing my share in the household chores, and being content with cheap thrills and pleasures.

However, after reading the blog entries and comments contained in the now famous Brian Gorrell blog which Jeff informed me about, I realized that I am much luckier to be in my middle middle-class social status.  I may not have been born rich but I am richer in spirit.  I may not have the fame but I have hard-earned pride and honor.  I may not be infuriatingly beautiful and sexy but I have the peace of mind of aging gracefully for still being 100% au naturel.

A simpler life is definitely much happier and easier to live.  I don’t wish anymore to be rich and famous someday, rubbing elbows with celebrities and high-society denizens.  Behind the exciting and dazzling facade, it’s actually a lonely world out there.

After all, richness in character rather than material wealth is the true measurement of success.