PhilFAQS

Every one of us has their own desires in life. Desires help us pursue any challenges in order to be what we want to be in the future. All of us encounter some disappointments and regrets in life, but that’s okay. But, you’ll never learn from your mistakes, if you won’t accept and acknowledge it. That’s how it is and it is just part of life.

When I was in high school, badminton was one of my passions. For now, all I want is to be in the dean’s list in our university. I don’t know what came over me. But one thing I know is, I want to prove to myself that I can do better than anyone else, if I will just focus on my studies now that I am in college. I know it’s not too late to do that. This is what I’m wishing for. As I prioritized my extra curricular activities in high school to excel in athletics, I now have to prioritize my studies to excel in academics.

Entering college for me is not that hard, because I have my Tito David and Tita Mita guiding me. What’s difficult is to make myself independent and strong whenever problems strike because I know that my mom and dad are not here close by to guide and give advice. Only my Tita and Tito are the ones with me.

When I got my mid-term grades in school, I was dissatisfied, especially in Environmental Science. I know my Tito David and Tita Mita felt the same way. I was ashamed to tell them my grade because all I have to do is to study, but then, I still got low grades. I’m thankful because they’re very lenient and understanding even though I sometimes do things they don’t approve of.

In our university, you shouldn’t have a grade below 2.25 in order to be in the dean’s list, which is equivalent to 85-88. I asked myself, “How can I be on a dean’s list if I have a grade of 3.00?” 3.00 is equivalent to 76-78. This bothered me a lot and caused me not to sleep very well at night.

I told my Tita about it and she said I should ask my professor how to improve my grade, so I did. I asked my professor and she gave me a topic to research, it was air pollution, and told me to report on it in class. I had my presentation and gave my best on that report, so I hope it helps make my grade higher.

Tita Mita assisted me in doing the report. She gave me advice and she’s the one who lifted my fighting spirit to double my efforts. Now, that my finals are coming, I promised myself not to get a low grade again and that’s my immediate desire for now.

Just have hope, and faith in yourself and most of all in God.

“Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.”

-Arthur Miller

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I know some of you have noticed the conspicuous absence of my deputy assistant blogger, Gia.  Gia has been with us here in Marilao all this time and going to school regularly.  She just hasn’t had a lot of time or inclination for blogging.  This is her school, buy the way in case I haven’t pointed it out before:

Gia is doing fine with school.  She’s a little disappointed I think that she isn’t on the Deans List after mid-terms, but she’s close and Mita and I are working with her.  She’s really a sweet person and a joy to be around, but of course she’s a bit shy of speaking with me often.  I think her submission for today may shed a little light on where her mind has been.  It’s not all that easy at 16 to leave home and live with strangers, commute every day to a busy, sometimes chaotic city, and come home every night to sleep alone in a room far from family.  (well Mita is her auntie, but then again, even though I’m her tito (uncle) by marriage, I don’t think they come much stranger than me ).  Hang in there, Gia, we’ll help you through.

My Inspirations

One thing that inspires me is my family. They are my strength when I’m down, my shield when I’m in harm’s way, my light and my guide. They’re my inspiration in anything I do.

We all know that our family is the only one who will always be there whatever challenges we face in life. They will teach you how to hold on and pray for you. They’re always there when you need someone to talk to and they’ll give you advice and explain right from wrong. They will listen whenever you have problems. They know what’s best for you and they want only what’s best for you. They’ll protect you from harm and never want you to be in danger.

I also include my friends as one of my inspirations. They are my clowns everyday. They know how to make me laugh even if I’m not in the mood. My friends give me sort of advice and I would like to thank them for accepting me for who I am and understand me, even my bad side.

These are the people who inspire me every day of my life. I’m so much thankful that God gave them as my family, and friends.

I treasure them a lot and I love them!

Gia Flores,

PWU Class of 2011

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