School is a place where students, like me, learn. In school, students acquire knowledge and skills that they apply as they grow up to adapt to challenges and changes in their environment. In school, they learn academically and sometimes, they compete with each other. On the other hand, school is also a place where they can meet friends, acquaintances, and sometimes, the Draco Malfoy. If you're reading Harry Potter, you'll get my point.
There are also some instances wherein we learn something new, not being taught by our teachers. These are the lessons that we learn through our experiences, from the reality. And from these experiences, we might make mistakes, but we can learn from them.
Recently, I learned something new. These lessons, I learned outside school. I would like to share them with you:
1. Two weeks ago, I had the chance to ride the LRT and MRT with my blockmates Ocha, Cheska and Sab. It was fun, but it was tiring too. We went to Greenhills to visit an exclusive pre-school.
Lessons Learned: Be careful and be street-smart when riding these public vehicles. There are "bad people" around who'll be tempted to get something from you like cellphones and wallets so keep them inside your trustworthy bags. Be observant.
2. I tried "uwian" this week, and I swear, I wouldn't do it again. It was very, very tiring. Now, I convinced myself that I will stay in dorm for three days, Mondays- Thursdays. So my "uwian" plan will not push through.
Lessons Learned: Stay in the dorm. It is much better.
3. I asked some teachers, who I know, to answer my survey last weekend. Instead of doing it during the day, I went to their houses during the night. Although they were accomodating to me, I was really, really guilty because I made "abala".
Lessons Learned: Don't procrastinate so you won't bother anyone. Be on time.
4. I made a very big mistake. I should have looked and checked at my personal settings before I do anything else. "Nakakahiya talaga."
Lessons Learned: Be careful.
Before I do my mini-thesis in Englcom, I just realized something:
We should not blame ourselves when what we do, what we think, or what we have planned don't work out. Don't ever think that there's something wrong with you. We make mistakes because we're not perfect, and it's just normal. You can't turn back the time to make what we have done perfectly right. Past is past. All you have to do is learn from it, so you won't do the same mistake again. Be careful. Don't ever think that you're alone too, because there are people who can help and support you--- your family and friends and God. It's not the end of the world! Think positive! And hey, what is life without challenges, right? That's life. You can do it. I believe in you. =)
