HOW'S MY LIFE HERE IN UP???

From elementary to high school… ahh…how fast is time, isn’t it? I can still picture in my mind wherein I’m sitting in my chair, listening to my elementary teacher’s discussions, copying notes, and so much more. Now I am here, studying in a prestigious university, learning more advanced lessons, and beginning to develop my adolescence life.

If I compare my elementary days to where and what I am now, I can say that it is more complicated and more challenging than before because of all the projects and tasks to be done. Needs to double the effort and hard work since it is part of growing and so as life.

I remember when I was sitting in a chair waiting for the UP High School Admission Test with nervous feelings and hoping to pass the examinations. I had nothing to do but wait and pray that God will guide me in answering the questions.

Time came when results were already given. That was March 20, 2006, which was also my graduation day. That day, I cannot really tell what I feel. I was happy because I can now harvest the fruits of my labor. I was uneasy because I was thinking that I might not pass the entrance exams. Nevertheless, thank God he did not refused my request. I was really jumping for joy. I was like in cloud nine.

Weeks after, I undergo several processes in order to become an official Upian. I took the medical check-up, paid for the PTA dues, and so much more.

The next month, classes started. The much awaited event has finally come. I was some kinda panic ‘coz not only I’m new to the group but also I’m the only student from the school, USC. “My God…” I said to myself. As I observed my elder schoolmates, they were so confident and gutsy. I was silent for a while and murmur saying,” I know I can do it!” I’m a Upian so I must also imitate them. However, at first, I was still adjusting to my new environment. Until I met some of my good friends. And as time goes by, I have live life here in UP.

Assignments, reports, group projects…. what a big sacrifice! I even sleep late at night just to accomplish these tasks. Spent money and even hunger I sacrificed because I know that someday I can harvest again the fruits of my labor with the help of God and through hard work.

There are also times when we have problems practically, problems within your classmates. I think you can never escape the walls of misunderstandings as long as you live. Moreover, you must never lose hope as long as life continues. As what the saying goes, “There is light at the end of the tunnel.”

But this is life. We can never mandate it to pause nor stop problems, sacrifices, and obstacles because this is always part of life. Life Is Never Life Without Problems.

Now, school year 2006-2007 is about to end and another year is about to begin. I hope I can handle this by the dynamic grace of God.