March 23, 2011. The day I stepped out from the premises of my Alma Mater, La Salle Academy. I never thought that time passed by so fast. So fast that I haven't make any good decision for myself. So fast that I thought things will be as easy as A, B, C. So fast that I never thought of becoming SOMEBODY. I admit that when I left high school, it made my heart pump so much blood that my face looked like a tomato for crying so hard during the graduation. Who wouldn't love high school in the first place? It is where I found my great friends, bonded with the hard-working teachers, and cherished best memories. But then, because my journey doesn't have to end in high school, I kept going.
"When I grow up I wanna be famous I wanna be a star I wanna be in movies. When I grow up I wanna see the world, drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies... Be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it." That song is entitled When I Grow Up by the Pussycat Dolls. After listening to that song, I was laughing not because it's funny but because of the last line "Be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it." I said to myself "why would I be? If it's the only way to reach what I want? And excuse me, they say 'the best things are for free!" I smiled :) and since I'm already streaming in the internet, I decided to log in my IIT account to check out the course they offered to me. I was a little bit shaking, my hands were sweating. I can sense that something unfortunate's gonna happen. BOOM! My eyes were becoming bigger and bigger when I saw the confirmation message: AB FILIPINO - CONFIRMED. I was in the state of shock and honestly, I felt bad about what I saw. I've never been less excited for school ever in my life. 3 weeks before classes, I start buying school supplies and stuffs because of the fact that I just can't wait to go to school! But now, 2 weeks left... 1 week left... Less than 7 days to go... I've never been less enthusiastic ever. Welcome to college! Welcome to IIT! My sister said and laughed "Welcome to AB FILIPINO! Este, maligayang pagdating sa DEPARTAMENTO NG FILIPINO!" And yeah, it pissed me off.
June 7, 2011. The first day I stepped inside IIT as a college student. I've seen lots of unfamiliar faces, perhaps strangers. I walked slow and I knew it, I'm late for my 7am PE class! Didn't I tell you that I hate Tuesday? Yes, my name's Tuesday but I literally hate the day itself because it's the unluckiest day for me, so as for other people I know. I'm loaded with subjects on Tuesday, well what can I do? I have to let it happen. I admit that I was yawning in every class I entered on that day, but when it was our Sining ng Komunikasyon professor, Sir German Gervacio who was speaking, my nerves were starting to wake up! That was really amazing! I'm glad I listened to what he has to say. The thought of his message and advice goes like this "Even if you didn't choose AB Filipino as your course, you still have to work for it if you want to shift to another course. Work harder and you'll be able to reach what you want. But if there's still a greater chance for you to stay here in our department, then for sure you are always welcome!" Then it made my 5 senses come to it's sense, come to it's sense. Excited to face another day of undecided things but you're obliged to do good for it. How hard is that?
When we read the Parable of the Eagle, there were lots of things that kept on boggling my mind. One of those which made me feel very questionable is "What is my real mission in life?" Suddenly followed by these two "What actions should I be taking for my future? And which path should I go and follow?" In college, you have to buy your own ticket to life, or else you'll be waiting for the next flight. I can say, it's still so hard for me to decide on a course of action, to analyze my options, and to plan how far I can go with what I have. I'm happy that I have a very playful mind. I play with my imaginations- imaginations that would then shape my life and deeds in the near future. I was at the peak of my imaginations when a generalization came to advice me, "Do I need to be imaginative to reach the level of success?" I say in contrast "NO. I need to prove something and step out from my imaginations. Have faith. Have courage."
I found myself today with a glorious future- a future of many obstacles and challenges and infinite possibilities. With whatever I face, and no matter how hard it might be, would help me open up with the mere possibilities. AB Filipino is not an easy course, it's not a joke. I looked down when I knew I belonged to the Department of Filipino. I know that the road ahead is rough. Indeed, it is my hope that when I face a hard decision, I will always think of what is right even it means difficulties and sacrifices. I encountered discouragements and experienced things that would change my world for the better. So now, I'm enlightened by my thoughts to push through with my mission, to do well in my studies and take it with all of my heart and have faith in God.
Our life is a series of chapters. To everything, there is a season. As of now, I'm still stepping at the bright opportunity. I should be thankful with whatever I have accomplished. I need to go beyond my imagination and focus on what the day would give me as a challenge. My mission- to work hard for the day, to good in all of my endeavors, finish college, find a stable job after college and become SOMEBODY. Dream big, plan big, and live big. Life is not about starting out out strong, it's about finishing it well, too. All of us are soldiers, but it's up to us on how we use our armors. I am determined to reach my mission, stay focused on the gold, work harder till I finish the line and be with our loving Father who lead us to the road where we are gonna be.
To God be the glory!
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