Choosing a course for college is one of the most difficult decisions a graduating high school student has to make. It is crucial I believe, because it is where a person’s future holds. We make our own future, so we have to choose what we think is best for us.
It was January 21, 2007, a Monday when I found out that I fortunately passed the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (thank God!). I was very glad because it has always been a dream for me to be in a university that is known for a high quality of education. But despite the gladness and happiness that I felt, something was disturbing me.
Yes, I passed the admission test but unfortunately did not qualify for the course that I applied for which is Mass Communication, my first choice. I qualified for Business Management instead which happened to be my second choice. Because of that, I started to think and imagine what benefits Business Management could give me. I found myself asking my dad what it was all about. I began inquiring what job opportunities would it give me after I graduate. Honestly, I was not that serious when I chose it as my second choice. So I tried as best as I could to love Business Management. Making myself think that is a better course than Mass Comm. and that it is God’s will. But no matter what I do, I cannot stop myself from doubting to take the course or not.
So for the past week, I have been asking advices from my parents, friends, classmates, schoolmates and other people regarding my burden. Some told me that it was not a problem at all because I could always shift. The problem is I want to finish my studies in just four years. I do not want to waste any more time. Several advised me to write a letter of intent to the college secretary and ask if I could take up Mass Comm. if there are still available slots. I was glad because I thought I had no chance anymore to take up what I like. I could not also take up the same course in another school because my parents cannot afford to pay very high tuition fees.
I was already pretty sure that I will be writing a letter of intent. But something made me confuse again. Our Guidance Counselor met us regarding the UPCAT results. She mentioned that it is better to take up the course where you qualified. It really made me feel bad because I knew that taking up Mass Comm. has been a dream for me. I love memorizing scripts and delivering it in front of many people, I love declaiming and reciting poems, I love voice acting and involving in choral interpretations as well. I know Mass Comm. is more than that. I know that it also involves my writing skills as well. Even if I am not quite good at that, I am very much willing to learn more about it and develop it as well. I am also very willing to learn more things about it.
I thought Mass Communication was for me. But with these things happening, I really doubt. I am still very confused right now. I do not know what course to choose. I am really torn between two courses. Help!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Prom 05-06
The JS Prom is fast approaching. Days are already counted for the big night. This led me in reminiscing the prom that had happened the past year.
A Junior-Senior Promenade is made not only for bequeathal of legacies but made also to strengthen the bonds of the Juniors and the Seniors. Tying threads of friendship, as what they call it.
As early as June of 2005, several students were already excited for the upcoming prom. Homerooms had sinking funds to be able to pay little by little the dues needed for prom. Many, especially the girls, were already looking and planning for the designs of their gowns. Some were already thinking who will their last dance be. For every Junior and Senior, it was a big event that was something to look forward to, hoping everything would be fine.
Intramurals came and fights and quarrels started again between the Juniors and Seniors. During our sophomore days, our batch actually also had misunderstandings with their batch at the same event. It was the reason that made me think everything would not be fine then. But no one knows what’s going to happen in the future. We just have to wait and see.
Finally February 17, 2006 was already the big event. Everyone was very busy and excited. A lot of preparations were made. I did not know what to expect that night.
As I entered the magnificent halls of the Waterfront hotel, I had a feeling, a feeling that everything would be fine. I was awed seeing my classmates and schoolmates in their attires. The girls looked gorgeous and the boys looked elegant. It seemed like everyone had a makeover that day.
So the program started and we were all excited and nervous at the same time. Wearing our beautiful attires, we promenaded down the aisle together with our partners. The delicious meal followed. The food was really awesome. I was full. Everybody enjoyed the meal. The tribute for the seniors followed. It came out to be a good one. Our prophecy was next. I really had fun and I hope the seniors liked it. The legacy of the seniors followed. I think it was amazing, very well prepared. Their presentation and concept were excellent. Their actions went well with the music. The proclamation of the Junior Prince and Princess, Senior Prince and Princess and Prom King and Queen was next in line. The winners as well as the nominees all deserve to win.
The most awaited part by almost everybody was the disco. It was a time wherein everybody would rush into the dance floor and dance all night. Many went to the dance floor. I think this part was a lot of fun and very meaningful. It was not only because of the “kilig” scene from the love teams in the class or the boyfriends and girlfriends dance nor the funny moments on the dance floor but the thought of the Juniors and Seniors bonding with each other. It was during this time where everyone did not think of what had happened in the past. Everyone jived, jammed and bonded which is the most important thing.
It was then I realized everything was fine and that the Promenade was indeed tied threads of friendship.
The upcoming prom would be on February 9, a few days from now. I am hoping that friendships will be made on that night like what happened the past year.
The problem with men and women..
The problem with men is that…
They are mostly immature, they tend to be childish at times. They may be insensitive at times and do not care about a woman’s feeling. They always tend to look at the outward appearance most of the time without even knowing that the inside is what’s more important. They love to play around and think that everything is just a game. They do not take things seriously.
They love to annoy and irritate girls; even if they like the girl. They do not show what they truly feel. They stop themselves from crying thinking that it would make them less a man. Sometimes they really fight to prove that they are a man. They mostly get into trouble.
They are very good in flattering women. They teach girls how to be happy and how to love and teach them how to be hurt as well but they would never teach girls how to forget them. They make girls fall in love even more when they are trying to let go. They could easily tell a lie. They do not fulfill their promises.
They are very prideful. They are lazy at times. They are very dependent. They treat their girlfriends as servants sometimes. Some do not mind if they were not able to take a bath (eww). They love green jokes. They are full of lustful thoughts. They are so rough. They easily get tempted. Some abuse women physically. They take things for granted. They are so mean at times.
The problem with women is that…
They are easily carried away with their emotions. They tend to be very emotional and sometimes their decisions would depend on what they feel. They maybe fickle minded, their decisions would always be prior to change. They are very sensitive. They are also jealous at times and tend to be insecure over other girls. They easily believe in the flattering words of guys. They are martyr. They could not tell the guys straight to their faces what they truly feel. They keep their feelings to themselves. They give their all. They are very hopeful. They are very willing to sacrifice. They could be very possessive. Some are easily discouraged.
They are very conscious with how they look. They take so much time in taking a bath and in dressing up. They are mostly vain.
They quarrel the guys for no reason at all. They hurt the guys (maybe physically, hehe) for no reason still.
Sometimes they value the wealth of the guy more than the love he gives. They are very difficult to understand. They make things hard for guys sometimes. They fight all because of the same guy. Some are really good in gossiping. They could be plastic.
They are mostly immature, they tend to be childish at times. They may be insensitive at times and do not care about a woman’s feeling. They always tend to look at the outward appearance most of the time without even knowing that the inside is what’s more important. They love to play around and think that everything is just a game. They do not take things seriously.
They love to annoy and irritate girls; even if they like the girl. They do not show what they truly feel. They stop themselves from crying thinking that it would make them less a man. Sometimes they really fight to prove that they are a man. They mostly get into trouble.
They are very good in flattering women. They teach girls how to be happy and how to love and teach them how to be hurt as well but they would never teach girls how to forget them. They make girls fall in love even more when they are trying to let go. They could easily tell a lie. They do not fulfill their promises.
They are very prideful. They are lazy at times. They are very dependent. They treat their girlfriends as servants sometimes. Some do not mind if they were not able to take a bath (eww). They love green jokes. They are full of lustful thoughts. They are so rough. They easily get tempted. Some abuse women physically. They take things for granted. They are so mean at times.
The problem with women is that…
They are easily carried away with their emotions. They tend to be very emotional and sometimes their decisions would depend on what they feel. They maybe fickle minded, their decisions would always be prior to change. They are very sensitive. They are also jealous at times and tend to be insecure over other girls. They easily believe in the flattering words of guys. They are martyr. They could not tell the guys straight to their faces what they truly feel. They keep their feelings to themselves. They give their all. They are very hopeful. They are very willing to sacrifice. They could be very possessive. Some are easily discouraged.
They are very conscious with how they look. They take so much time in taking a bath and in dressing up. They are mostly vain.
They quarrel the guys for no reason at all. They hurt the guys (maybe physically, hehe) for no reason still.
Sometimes they value the wealth of the guy more than the love he gives. They are very difficult to understand. They make things hard for guys sometimes. They fight all because of the same guy. Some are really good in gossiping. They could be plastic.
Mr. Right Guy..
He is a God-fearing person. He even has several church involvements. He has a heart for the needy and finds ways to give them aid.
He has the “boy-next-door” look which I really like. He is 5 foot and 10 inch or more, you will surely get awed with his height. His hair color is black and can style his hair in different ways. His chinky eyes reminds me of the Koreanovela stars which I watch everyday. His nose is pretty much in perfect shape. His cheeks are okay. His dimple is so cute and he really looks good even more. His lips are pouty, like those of a model. He can even be a toothpaste endorser because of his nice teeth. He is not that fair-skinned, “moreno” as what others call him.
He is a person who is athletic; it is quite obvious in his body shape. He is even involved in the school’s basketball team since he was in sixth grade. Playing volleyball is also one of his likes as well as playing softball without committing any strikes. He works out in the gym whenever he has free time.
He is not your ordinary guy from down the street. With his singing voice plus guitar skills, you will definitely be amazed that you cannot even breathe. He has even composed songs and had it sang in front of me, songs that you will surely love singing along with.
Not only that he has the looks, the skill and the talent too, he does excel in academic activities as well. We belong to the same class and he sits right in front of me. He is very intelligent and smart, he even tutors me. He is even part of the honor’s list and he actively participates in other extra-curricular activities as well.
He is responsible and he knows his priorities in life. He is disciplined which I really like. He is honest and tells me everything. He tells me what he feels without any hesitations. He is respectful and treats me with proper care, you will see he has sincere intentions. He is trustworthy and your secrets to this guy you can always share. He is kind-hearted and understanding especially when I am in despair. He cracks funny jokes just to make me laugh, a proof of his being thoughtful. He is affectionate and sweet. He loves to always give me a treat.
He is a perfect gentleman. He helps me carry my books and other things. He opens the door for me and lets me in first. He even pulls my chair where I can sit upon. He always makes sure I always arrive home safe.
He is the one who holds me when I start to cry. He does not know he could make me smile with just his eyes. We share our hopes, dreams and fears. And when I cry, he is the one who wipes away all my tears. I really love him without regret; I just have not found him yet.
He has the “boy-next-door” look which I really like. He is 5 foot and 10 inch or more, you will surely get awed with his height. His hair color is black and can style his hair in different ways. His chinky eyes reminds me of the Koreanovela stars which I watch everyday. His nose is pretty much in perfect shape. His cheeks are okay. His dimple is so cute and he really looks good even more. His lips are pouty, like those of a model. He can even be a toothpaste endorser because of his nice teeth. He is not that fair-skinned, “moreno” as what others call him.
He is a person who is athletic; it is quite obvious in his body shape. He is even involved in the school’s basketball team since he was in sixth grade. Playing volleyball is also one of his likes as well as playing softball without committing any strikes. He works out in the gym whenever he has free time.
He is not your ordinary guy from down the street. With his singing voice plus guitar skills, you will definitely be amazed that you cannot even breathe. He has even composed songs and had it sang in front of me, songs that you will surely love singing along with.
Not only that he has the looks, the skill and the talent too, he does excel in academic activities as well. We belong to the same class and he sits right in front of me. He is very intelligent and smart, he even tutors me. He is even part of the honor’s list and he actively participates in other extra-curricular activities as well.
He is responsible and he knows his priorities in life. He is disciplined which I really like. He is honest and tells me everything. He tells me what he feels without any hesitations. He is respectful and treats me with proper care, you will see he has sincere intentions. He is trustworthy and your secrets to this guy you can always share. He is kind-hearted and understanding especially when I am in despair. He cracks funny jokes just to make me laugh, a proof of his being thoughtful. He is affectionate and sweet. He loves to always give me a treat.
He is a perfect gentleman. He helps me carry my books and other things. He opens the door for me and lets me in first. He even pulls my chair where I can sit upon. He always makes sure I always arrive home safe.
He is the one who holds me when I start to cry. He does not know he could make me smile with just his eyes. We share our hopes, dreams and fears. And when I cry, he is the one who wipes away all my tears. I really love him without regret; I just have not found him yet.
My dad's 1st birthday...
Today marks the first birthday of my dad. One year ago today, God gave my dad another lease of life through a kidney transplant.
It was on the last week of June 2002 when my parents visited a Family Med Practitioner to get some laboratory tests because my dad’s elbows and ankles were swelling. The laboratory tests revealed that his creatinine was very high, an indication that his kidneys were not functioning well. Because of this, they immediately proceeded to a kidney specialist who requested for more laboratory tests which proved that the earlier findings were right. He gave my dad five medicines a day with weekly laboratory tests and doctor’s consultation. The doctor told them that my dad’s right kidney is shrinking and the left one is starting to deteriorate also. This increased our financial difficulties.
Few weeks passed and the doctor didn’t mention of my dad’s need of a dialysis nor transplant even though my parents kept on asking him. This led them to look for a second opinion by the third week of August. The second doctor requested for some more lab tests, x-rays, as well as ultrasound which all revealed the same diagnosis but to a greater degree – this time the doctor well explained everything to my parents which put them on a stage of shock. The doctor told them that my dad’s right kidney shrank and is only 3% in function while the left one is shrinking also with only about 12% functioning. A kidney transplant is recommended as soon as possible and transplant needs to be done in Manila only with my dad’s brothers as the best possible kidney donors. He will now be in ten medicines ranging from a small tablet to a large capsule. Some 2 to 3 times a day in dozes of half a tablet to 6 pieces of one kind each time. He also has to do weekly lab tests and check-ups with the doctor.
It was so hard to bear the pain of the earlier diagnosis and prognosis but harder to break the news to the home members. Despite that, through sobs and lots of tears, my mom explained bravely everything and asked that we pray every night for my dad’s healing especially as the doctor prescribed a dialysis operation soon for my dad to be ready for dialysis any moment. Everyone in our living room cried that night.
That time, my dad’s medicines are costing about Php 600.00 per day excluding the three times a week injections, lab tests and doctor’s consultation which is sometimes two times a week. But through it all God is making sure that no single medicine is lacking everyday. We are continuously awed at seeing God provide the needed medications and hospitalizations, one day at a time.
First week of September, my parents went to Quezon City National Kidney Transplant and Institute for a possible enlistment of a cadaver donor under the Social Services Department (Charity). They were told that a cadaver donor takes years for the patient to wait so they canceled out the possibility.
Arriving at NKTI by the first week of October for the transplant preparations, they were told to prepare Php 100, 000.00 as deposit money to begin with the patient and donor work up.
Being a patient at NKTI under the S.S. Department was challenging. They needed to line up among many at the Registration counter of OPD before 8:00 A.M. You are fortunate if you get enlisted by 9:00 A.M. The doctor’s clinics for S.S. patients are not open till 1:00 P.M. and sometimes doctors come in as late as 3:00 P.M.
After one year of going back and forth to NKTI, all possible donors including my mom were rejected. Thus, the doctor decided to start with dialysis treatments three times a week.
After two years of dialysis treatment, suddenly through my dad’s doctor a donor came who was a perfect match. January 28, 2006, my dad received one kidney donated by a man whose life was taken brutally for an unknown reason after a few months. We were all saddened by the news considering that he gave life to my dad gracefully.
We are thanking God that one year ago today; He gave my dad another lease of life.
It was on the last week of June 2002 when my parents visited a Family Med Practitioner to get some laboratory tests because my dad’s elbows and ankles were swelling. The laboratory tests revealed that his creatinine was very high, an indication that his kidneys were not functioning well. Because of this, they immediately proceeded to a kidney specialist who requested for more laboratory tests which proved that the earlier findings were right. He gave my dad five medicines a day with weekly laboratory tests and doctor’s consultation. The doctor told them that my dad’s right kidney is shrinking and the left one is starting to deteriorate also. This increased our financial difficulties.
Few weeks passed and the doctor didn’t mention of my dad’s need of a dialysis nor transplant even though my parents kept on asking him. This led them to look for a second opinion by the third week of August. The second doctor requested for some more lab tests, x-rays, as well as ultrasound which all revealed the same diagnosis but to a greater degree – this time the doctor well explained everything to my parents which put them on a stage of shock. The doctor told them that my dad’s right kidney shrank and is only 3% in function while the left one is shrinking also with only about 12% functioning. A kidney transplant is recommended as soon as possible and transplant needs to be done in Manila only with my dad’s brothers as the best possible kidney donors. He will now be in ten medicines ranging from a small tablet to a large capsule. Some 2 to 3 times a day in dozes of half a tablet to 6 pieces of one kind each time. He also has to do weekly lab tests and check-ups with the doctor.
It was so hard to bear the pain of the earlier diagnosis and prognosis but harder to break the news to the home members. Despite that, through sobs and lots of tears, my mom explained bravely everything and asked that we pray every night for my dad’s healing especially as the doctor prescribed a dialysis operation soon for my dad to be ready for dialysis any moment. Everyone in our living room cried that night.
That time, my dad’s medicines are costing about Php 600.00 per day excluding the three times a week injections, lab tests and doctor’s consultation which is sometimes two times a week. But through it all God is making sure that no single medicine is lacking everyday. We are continuously awed at seeing God provide the needed medications and hospitalizations, one day at a time.
First week of September, my parents went to Quezon City National Kidney Transplant and Institute for a possible enlistment of a cadaver donor under the Social Services Department (Charity). They were told that a cadaver donor takes years for the patient to wait so they canceled out the possibility.
Arriving at NKTI by the first week of October for the transplant preparations, they were told to prepare Php 100, 000.00 as deposit money to begin with the patient and donor work up.
Being a patient at NKTI under the S.S. Department was challenging. They needed to line up among many at the Registration counter of OPD before 8:00 A.M. You are fortunate if you get enlisted by 9:00 A.M. The doctor’s clinics for S.S. patients are not open till 1:00 P.M. and sometimes doctors come in as late as 3:00 P.M.
After one year of going back and forth to NKTI, all possible donors including my mom were rejected. Thus, the doctor decided to start with dialysis treatments three times a week.
After two years of dialysis treatment, suddenly through my dad’s doctor a donor came who was a perfect match. January 28, 2006, my dad received one kidney donated by a man whose life was taken brutally for an unknown reason after a few months. We were all saddened by the news considering that he gave life to my dad gracefully.
We are thanking God that one year ago today; He gave my dad another lease of life.
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