Trials in Life

Trials are never absent in life. As you know, they bring color to our living. However, others still recognize them as a burden. They easily give up on problems forcing them to commit suicide, robbery, adultery, and many other crimes. But for me, I take it as a challenge to become a better and responsible individual. I do have challenges even if I was still a small girl.

When I was still in my elementary years, we used to have financial problems. Instead of using the money for our food or buying house and lot, we spent it for our education. When I was not yet studying, my father used to have a stable job enough to support our family. Therefore, they decided to send me to San Carlos. However, my little sisters also have to go to school. My sister next to me studied in the same school while the other was sent to USJ-R. But every time periodical examination comes, we cry and ask God to help us pay our tuition. Thanks to Him because whenever we call His name, he never let us down. He always gives us solutions to our problems. I still do have other problems at home, which will be kept secret.

You know? I have more problems in school than at home. Not just about academics but it also involves about my social life or simply about my classmates. Since I study here in UP, I can’t understand my life now. My life was alright and comfortable during my elementary years. You want to know why?

When I was still an elementary student, I used to be very unserious with my studies. In fact, I was very lazy and I don’t even study my lessons. Now, I am busier than a bumblebee. I even stay late at night just to accomplish tasks. I spent lots of money only to submit a requirement or project. All of these make me stress. Sometimes, I even don’t have enough time to sleep. But I know this is a great challenge for me as a Upian so I have to sacrifice. Someday, I can be able to harvest the fruits of my labor.

Another thing also is that some people out there say something negative towards me. I can’t understand them. They backbite me. I really hate people who are backbiters. Why don’t they face me and tell me what they don’t’ like? I am willing to accept comments because I know these are stepping-stones in becoming a better person. Are they just happy with what they are doing or are they just afraid? For me people like that are coward. You know, there are these girls who really love to insult even if they were not being hurt by others. That is why many people hate them. You want to know whom I’m referring to? It’s so obvious. Never mind asking me.

However, I won’t get affected and I won’t mind them. They are just pests in my studies and life. In addition, this is another struggle in which I’m going to endure.

Hay… trials, challenges, obstacles; whatever name you want to call it, they still mean as one. Just remember that every problem has a solution. Just never give up and you will find the true meaning of life.