It's easy for someone how to break things, but doesn't know how to appreciate the meaningful efforts that were exerted just to come up with an artwork- even if how simple it looks like. 
	How ironic, the moment when it was already planned-- your creator was so excited about you, comming out into the real world. But you felt being judged, when they discovered your existence. You didn't notice how their reactions turned into displeasure, their voice were getting out of control and called you names that's too painful to bare. Talking is not on your nature; can't do anything to defend yourself against countless criticisms you absorbed. People didn't stop from there and even compared you from those who had thesame presentation as you over the years that passed. And yes, that was way too damaging on your part as they didn't know what is the true personality behind that mask. 
	This year should be special not only for you but for everybody else who are in thesame place you live in. But sadly to say; there's no feeling of love, support and acceptance no matter how you showed your jolly features because the feeling of pride glows within you. When that awaited day came, it's no doubt why your happiness over flow-in seeing your bright smile came into reality. At that a realization just clicked in:
	 That even how things turned out into a nightmare-- still you hold the power of strength to the ones who will be spending their sweat and determination in aiming for that success; you as their motivator, and reflection of sportsmanship. It doesn't matter if they fail, the important is at the end of the game they still got companion, a family to hold on because of your symbol. 
	A symbol who managed to endure all the knives that were thrown to his back. A symbol of happiness that through their tinted words saying how ugly He is, he would still keep that positivity with him as his moment lasts. A symbol that will keep everybody on their race of track with fulness of hope and encouragement. That even if you're alone on that race, still you have a family that reminds you-- A true athlete lets his shoes dirty and see where his fate will take him not because you're looking for glory. Medals doesn't count how Good you are, but rather the values you've learned along your track are the best of keeps. 
	The executive director of South East Asian Games 2019, Ramon Suzara said in an interview with GMA News that this year's SEA Games Mascot was named Pami, short for "pamilya" from the Filipino word of "Family". 
	"Pami, ofcourse represents every nation, every athlete, every person, comming together that (sic) support each other at the games. It's created from spheres, squishy balls that is joyful." he added as he explained the meaning of its representation. Although they recieved negative comments about the official logo that contains 11 circles of different countries bound together for the upcomming Sports event that will be held at New Clark City in Tarlac. They are challenged once again, by another set of public criticisms they got from what most of the netizens called it as 'Effortless Mascot Design' after their (SEA Games Organizing Comittee) campaign was being launched. 
	Suzara also made it clear, that it was their final decision. There will be no changes to take over as he only hopes that one day they will understand its purpose and meaning. From that, they may learn to appreciate it even it would be too late. 

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