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before the year ends, i want to highlight the 9 events that have shaped me as a person.
indeed, this year has not been a smooth-sailing one.
i have explored. i have experienced. i have learned.
and now, i want to believe that i will end the year as a much better person.
1. Entering Law School. I still have doubts whether to pursue Law or not. I do not actually aspire to become a lawyer. Getting Law is my way to avoid taking Masters. I thought this is the most practical of all options. I believe that in the event that I won't be able to finish the degree, it's never a waste of time to know my rights and that of the others too. I can still use whatever I have learned with my dream job which is community development.
As I finished the first semester, my heart has finally gave in to pursue the degree. I have realized that I still have much to learn and the best way to do it is to stay in school.
I have to learn patience and diligence though. If I continue to procrastinate and be lazy, I'll never succeed on this pursuit. May God Bless me!
I am very thankful for the gift of helpful and supportive classmates or should i say, friends!
2. IND Employment. A millions worth of learning is accounted to my work at the Institute for Negros Development. It's the kind of job I have hoped for. I thought it will take me a while to land a job like that, but I was able to get one this year.
To the Project YES youth, you taught me to appreciate what I have. I never really regard my work with you as "job", for what we had is a friendship that I long to last for a lifetime.
To Sir Dick and Jollibee Foundation, thanks a bunch for the BLT experience... may you feed more under nourished children.
I always thought that I am born to be adept in multitasking until I found myself with a demanding full-time work and a taxing full-time major. That leads me to...
3. Resignation from IND. This is by far the hardest of the decisions I have made. How can it be just easy for me to leave my "dream job"? Other than that fact, I have already made emotional investment to the people I have been working for/with. But then again, one can only do so much. I have to admit to myself that having a full-time job plus full-time studies, is just so much for me to bear.
4. HR encounter. I just attacked the inefficient system but SOME people who run the system are too attached with it, not knowing that they have gotten themselves to the issue. Were there any regrets on my part? None.
In a snap, let me just share my realization from this whole encounter.
1. You cannot reason out to others that because you are serving more than 900 people, you are inefficient. Even how taxing and tedious the nature of our jobs are, we ought to deliver it efficiently because that is the reason we are paid for.
2. If you are not part of the issue, SHUT UP and PRAY.
3. Guilty people will always find a way to vindicate themselves or protect their interest even up to the point that they already become irrational.
4. I do not mind losing people not worth keeping. Sometimes, it is easier to let go that to keep on holding back things or people in our lives.
5.Words: Professionalism, efficiency, discretion and HR, should be clearly defined and be given justice.
6.When we apologize, it is too much for us to expect that the offended party will just shut up with the issue. Most of the time, our flaw is, we NEVER learn because we kill the issue at a premature state without having checked the beauty behind it.
5. Boracay and Siquijor trips. I am blessed to have experienced the pieces of heaven here on Earth. As I travel to these places, I cannot help but to be in awe with God's spectacular and magnificent masterpieces. Thank you Lord for these gifts, thanks too for the eyes, my window, to witness your wonders!
6. Get-togethers.
with Siilanians - I am fortunate to be reunited with my fellow exchange students in Korea. After 2 years, we have gathered in such a number! Quite an achievement on our part, I thought. It is always heartwarming to retell fond memories we have shared! Walking down memory lane has never been that exciting! i love you guys!
with CUDettes - You just do not have any idea how happy I am to see us together around one table. Seeing you means putting up sensible conversations, reuniting with our dreams and committing ourselves to nation-building. You may not be conscious of it, but we actually do, everytime! I have always been proud of you CUDettes!
with High School barkadas - Though we never had a get together where everyone is around, I am still elated because the majority managed to make it. We have changed in so many ways but what remains constant in our hearts is, our desire to be with each other. We are friends and we will always be. We might have issues but we're able to be civil enough to deal with those. I pray that one day, we all wake up, heeding to our futures and leaving behind the bitterness of the past. I love you girls!
7.Philippine Culture class and group class with Koreans. This gave me much joy because it feels like I am just in Korea. It has never been easy though to make the class interesting. I has been a constant challenge. Special thanks to Ms. Ating who trusted us with this.
Bord Odz, it could have been much hard had you not been my partner. I always find joy to be working with you! Ms. Liza, thanks for the words of affirmation and Sir Larry, thanks for the tips and for the love. Ms. Sheila and Ms. Rolena, thanks for always being there, readily extending support to us.
8. Liberation Day - I thought moving on is a myth until I experienced it myself.
It took me exactly two years to finally move on from my last relationship. I remembered that I was crying so hard as I prayed on the day I have confirmed that it was finally over. I cannot thank God enough for allowing me to love and be loved in return. It might have been a short-lived relationship but it surely left me lifetime lessons.
9. My Life's Angels - The space will surely be exhausted if I enumerate everyone here. I acknowledge that I have countless life's angels. Some, I have met few years back, some since childhood, some, however came into existence this year. I do not want to end this year without highlighting some of them.
To the partner I shared the same interest to volunteer in Doulos, JET, my BFF, Thanks a bunch for everything! I know it is never enough.
To Ms. Terai Barcoma, thanks. You will always be my mentor.
To Ms. Lormi, thanks for always believing, thanks for the opportunities to be in service with/to others.
To Charmie, I appreciate every reminder you send me to eat my meals.
To Ng Mini, you actually inspired me to take up law!
To my Law buddies, I always believe that our batch is the BEST!
To Chiqui, thanks for the time you spent with me over your reunion with your batchmates; thanks for sharing similar concerns and experiences with me...you just affirmed that I am normal.haha
To Odyssey and Ms. Elaine, your love stories have inspired me in insurmountable ways! May your married lives be a success for a lifetime!
Tita Lorena, thanks for spoiling me. It has been a pleasure and a blessing to have crossed paths with you and Odyssey!
To all my friends, thanks for making this year meaningful for me.
I pray the 2010 will be a year of Bliss to us all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
MAY WE BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS!
shei
indeed, this year has not been a smooth-sailing one.
i have explored. i have experienced. i have learned.
and now, i want to believe that i will end the year as a much better person.
1. Entering Law School. I still have doubts whether to pursue Law or not. I do not actually aspire to become a lawyer. Getting Law is my way to avoid taking Masters. I thought this is the most practical of all options. I believe that in the event that I won't be able to finish the degree, it's never a waste of time to know my rights and that of the others too. I can still use whatever I have learned with my dream job which is community development.
As I finished the first semester, my heart has finally gave in to pursue the degree. I have realized that I still have much to learn and the best way to do it is to stay in school.
I have to learn patience and diligence though. If I continue to procrastinate and be lazy, I'll never succeed on this pursuit. May God Bless me!
I am very thankful for the gift of helpful and supportive classmates or should i say, friends!
2. IND Employment. A millions worth of learning is accounted to my work at the Institute for Negros Development. It's the kind of job I have hoped for. I thought it will take me a while to land a job like that, but I was able to get one this year.
To the Project YES youth, you taught me to appreciate what I have. I never really regard my work with you as "job", for what we had is a friendship that I long to last for a lifetime.
To Sir Dick and Jollibee Foundation, thanks a bunch for the BLT experience... may you feed more under nourished children.
I always thought that I am born to be adept in multitasking until I found myself with a demanding full-time work and a taxing full-time major. That leads me to...
3. Resignation from IND. This is by far the hardest of the decisions I have made. How can it be just easy for me to leave my "dream job"? Other than that fact, I have already made emotional investment to the people I have been working for/with. But then again, one can only do so much. I have to admit to myself that having a full-time job plus full-time studies, is just so much for me to bear.
4. HR encounter. I just attacked the inefficient system but SOME people who run the system are too attached with it, not knowing that they have gotten themselves to the issue. Were there any regrets on my part? None.
In a snap, let me just share my realization from this whole encounter.
1. You cannot reason out to others that because you are serving more than 900 people, you are inefficient. Even how taxing and tedious the nature of our jobs are, we ought to deliver it efficiently because that is the reason we are paid for.
2. If you are not part of the issue, SHUT UP and PRAY.
3. Guilty people will always find a way to vindicate themselves or protect their interest even up to the point that they already become irrational.
4. I do not mind losing people not worth keeping. Sometimes, it is easier to let go that to keep on holding back things or people in our lives.
5.Words: Professionalism, efficiency, discretion and HR, should be clearly defined and be given justice.
6.When we apologize, it is too much for us to expect that the offended party will just shut up with the issue. Most of the time, our flaw is, we NEVER learn because we kill the issue at a premature state without having checked the beauty behind it.
5. Boracay and Siquijor trips. I am blessed to have experienced the pieces of heaven here on Earth. As I travel to these places, I cannot help but to be in awe with God's spectacular and magnificent masterpieces. Thank you Lord for these gifts, thanks too for the eyes, my window, to witness your wonders!
6. Get-togethers.
with Siilanians - I am fortunate to be reunited with my fellow exchange students in Korea. After 2 years, we have gathered in such a number! Quite an achievement on our part, I thought. It is always heartwarming to retell fond memories we have shared! Walking down memory lane has never been that exciting! i love you guys!
with CUDettes - You just do not have any idea how happy I am to see us together around one table. Seeing you means putting up sensible conversations, reuniting with our dreams and committing ourselves to nation-building. You may not be conscious of it, but we actually do, everytime! I have always been proud of you CUDettes!
with High School barkadas - Though we never had a get together where everyone is around, I am still elated because the majority managed to make it. We have changed in so many ways but what remains constant in our hearts is, our desire to be with each other. We are friends and we will always be. We might have issues but we're able to be civil enough to deal with those. I pray that one day, we all wake up, heeding to our futures and leaving behind the bitterness of the past. I love you girls!
7.Philippine Culture class and group class with Koreans. This gave me much joy because it feels like I am just in Korea. It has never been easy though to make the class interesting. I has been a constant challenge. Special thanks to Ms. Ating who trusted us with this.
Bord Odz, it could have been much hard had you not been my partner. I always find joy to be working with you! Ms. Liza, thanks for the words of affirmation and Sir Larry, thanks for the tips and for the love. Ms. Sheila and Ms. Rolena, thanks for always being there, readily extending support to us.
8. Liberation Day - I thought moving on is a myth until I experienced it myself.
It took me exactly two years to finally move on from my last relationship. I remembered that I was crying so hard as I prayed on the day I have confirmed that it was finally over. I cannot thank God enough for allowing me to love and be loved in return. It might have been a short-lived relationship but it surely left me lifetime lessons.
9. My Life's Angels - The space will surely be exhausted if I enumerate everyone here. I acknowledge that I have countless life's angels. Some, I have met few years back, some since childhood, some, however came into existence this year. I do not want to end this year without highlighting some of them.
To the partner I shared the same interest to volunteer in Doulos, JET, my BFF, Thanks a bunch for everything! I know it is never enough.
To Ms. Terai Barcoma, thanks. You will always be my mentor.
To Ms. Lormi, thanks for always believing, thanks for the opportunities to be in service with/to others.
To Charmie, I appreciate every reminder you send me to eat my meals.
To Ng Mini, you actually inspired me to take up law!
To my Law buddies, I always believe that our batch is the BEST!
To Chiqui, thanks for the time you spent with me over your reunion with your batchmates; thanks for sharing similar concerns and experiences with me...you just affirmed that I am normal.haha
To Odyssey and Ms. Elaine, your love stories have inspired me in insurmountable ways! May your married lives be a success for a lifetime!
Tita Lorena, thanks for spoiling me. It has been a pleasure and a blessing to have crossed paths with you and Odyssey!
To all my friends, thanks for making this year meaningful for me.
I pray the 2010 will be a year of Bliss to us all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
MAY WE BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS!
shei
