Just Taking a Look

After my exam at St. Scho Manila yesterday, my aunt took me to Tahilan, the dorm, which our family friend recommended to us. Well, it's beautiful. The staff were so nice, friendly and accomodating. They let me feel at home, even if we're just there to obeserve and take a look at the place. I even met some of the "residents" there.

Honestly, I like the place. I'm looking forward to staying there if ever I pass St. Scho or DLSU. I want to meet new people. I feel that I'm beginning to come out of my shell, which is good.

My classmates Joy, Jalvin, Mela and Marita were there too, in Taft. They were also looking for a dorm where they could stay. I'm happy to hear that they found one near St. Scho. That means, we could spend some time together every weekends.

BUT, I still have to look at the dorm above the Yellowcab pizza in Taft. That is recommended by a family friend too. I need to see the place...but when? I don't know...

I'm excited. I'm happy. I wonder what the future is preparing for me...

A Fun Week

I had fun this week with my classmates. Although we had physics classes to complete some "legal" requirements, we still had fun.

My classmates are the ones who make my highschool life complete. Without them, it wouldn't be so much meaningful and colorful. Here are some pictures of us taken this week while we do nothing...haha.

From left upward: With Gem, Mica; Joy, Dana, and Kay; Kay and Dana with Joy at the back; Karmin, Mikee, Betsy; With Camille; With Katkat; Dana, Mau, Joan, Tiffy and Ekai; Dana, Jalvin, Judith and Sceiy. (Taken last St. Humbeline's Feastday and ordinary class day.)

Nakakapanghinayang

"Nakakapanghinayang." Ito ang salitang aking nasambit sa aking sarili nang makita ko ang liham para sa akin mula sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. Ilang puntos na lang, pasado na ako. Talagang nakakapanghinayang. Isa sa mga pangarap ko ang makapasa sa UP dahil ito ay isang karangalan lalo na sa mag-aaral na katulad ko. Marami ang nabibigyan ng pagkakataon na makakuha ng pagsusulit doon, ngunit iilan lamang ang nakakapasa [roon]. At ako ay kabilang sa mga mapalad na hindi nakapasa sa nasabing unibersidad.

Ako ay muling nanghinayang nang makita ko ang resulta ng aking pagsusulit sa Filipino. Ako ay nakapasa. Mabuti naman at ako ay nagpapasalamat. Ngunit, dahil hindi ako naging maingat sa pagsasagot, ako ay nagkaroon ng limang mali. Kung ako ay naging maingat, mas mataas na marka sana ang aking nakuha. Kung binasa ko ng maigi ang mga nakasulat sa papel, hindi sana ako magkakamali. Sana, sana, sana. Lagi nalang sana.

Ang lahat ng ito ay nakalipas na. Hindi na maibabalik. Wala na akong magagawa. Ngunit, sayang pa rin.

Kaya ako ay nangako sa aking sarili, pagbubutihan ko na sa susunod. Magiging maingat na ako upang hindi na muli ako manghinayang.

Paalam at magandang gabi sa inyong lahat!

A Realization about Life's Journey

"God understands that we are not strong all the time. Sometimes, all we can do is rest on His arms as He takes us thru life's journey."

Isn't that quote meaningful? Simple yet deep. It is quite related with what I'm experiencing right now. I, together with my classmates, am preparing for such an important event in our lives--- our graduation. We are all taking a new step to our future. We are slowly entering the next chapter of our lives...

The quote saying is true. We are not strong all the time, and God knows and understands it. There are times when we don't trust ourselves and we feel wasted, down and bad. We feel pressured because there are people who expect a lot from us. And yet, we succeed. Sometimes, we keep asking ourselves, paano nangyari 'yon?

For the past sixteen years of living happily and lively here on the planet earth, I realized that as we take this long, long journey called life, God is always here with us. Although, we can't see Him, His presence is within us. He continues to guide us, wherever we go. He helps us in every decision that we make. Remember Footprints in the Sand? That proves it.

So let us not say that God doesn't love us. He loves us. Period.

And now, as the end of March is fast approaching, I'm ready to face what the future is preparing for me...for us...for my fellow highschool seniors. I'm ready to take every step that leads towards my dream. I will not be afraid, because I know that I can pass every obstacle that will come my way. And God is holding my hand, protecting me as He takes me "thru life's journey".

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By the way, I got my form from DLSU. This is another chance. I will grab it, and not let it slip. My only hopes are my grades and the admissions' decision. I wish I could make it.