Jose Rizal is Philippines’ national hero. He died for our country. He sacrificed his personal freedom for the sake of his fellowmen. A real hero. But oftentimes we only look at the facts surrounding him, his life and works. Have you ever put the study of Rizal in your personal perspective? Have you given your own thoughts about his life and decisions?
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Half Of Academic Goals Achieved
I just realized that it would really be good to set your goals sometimes. When 2009 came, I have set my academic goals and written them here. I have four key points in my academic goals for this year. Two of those have already been achieved. Maybe by luck.
My first one, to pass all subjects and get good grades, is the most unexpected. I have been ranting about how hard and discouraging our Bioinformatics class was in the first few months and how I prayed and prayed not to fail it. I expected to get the passing grade; I got higher. Is it luck? I did put some effort in my studying though when I know I would be failing it.
I never ever expected to become a College Scholar again. I even have a higher GPA now than last semester’s. And I thought last semester was oh-so-good. In the semester that just passed by, I was crawling; the hardest semester in my life (as of the moment). But it was fun. This is the hardest yet the most fun. I will not forget everything that happened between this semester. I hope.
The second goal is to have an OJT in a big company. Well I call that big even if they have a small workplace. I just knew they are based in California and Australia too and are owned by an American and a Japanese. I am loving my workplace. People are very friendly and fun.
Now, that I got two of the four, I have yet to achieve the last two. I just hope I will. I need to graduate on time and get GPA’s better than 2.0. That, that, would fulfill my greatest dream ever in college. Guess what.
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Don’t Close Your Eyes Yet
I can’t believe it. I only slept for just two hours yesterday! Two cold hours. And not at home. Emily and I were at Maellen’s house to continue building our database project. We should have done more if not because of Silberschatz! Damn. Anyways, I was fighting off Mr. Sandman last night with all my might. Of course, sometimes I thought I failed but all of a sudden I just woke up. Usually, 11PM is the moment wherein Mr. Sandman K.O.’s me to slumber. Sometimes if I fight back, he’d put pepper in my eyes. But yesterday was a different thing. I put up a good fight. The battle between Mr. Sandman and I reached 4 in the morning. And then he won. Nevertheless, it was a long fight.
I had to wake up 2 hours later so I could go home and prepare myself for the non-productive interview which I regret going to. I went to school after, on high. I bought for the first time Nescafe Freez Latte to kill the drowsiness. Nothing happened. I was attentive in class. But I looked very tired, I know. I had to miss my 4PM class because I can’t take it anymore.
Anyways, instead of going home, I got myself treated to a strawberry parfait in Ice Castle. Thanks Cath, Jenny and Jean. They enticed me to eat instead of going home right away.
When I reached home, I never slept. Until now.
I know a lot of college students are also experiencing the same dilemmas. Less sleep and more work. School work. March can really be demanding. This is where the problems start surprising you, attacking you stealthily. Our finals week is next week. I am gonna be in my worst state then. Boo hoo.
Anyways, for those who are getting less sleep like me because of school stuff, don’t forget to catch up later on your sleeping hours. Rest is important because no rest means no life. Fail. Just eat well and have some vitamins or fruits. And water, yeah. In a matter of days, everything would be over. I hope.
Good luck to all the students! May your grades be friendly to you.
(iComm please call me back now)
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