In History : History is based on events and most of all History does NOT repeat itself. To further explain what I meant, Today, July 15, 2008, at around 9:00 in the evening. I'm here sitting on my chair, in front of my computer, writing my blog entry. What I did today can also be done tomorrow, but the significant part is that tomorrow will never be July 15,2008. That means, what happened today might still happen in the future but the instances will always differ. It can also relate to the saying "What has been done has already been done and there is nothing more you could do to change it." By that saying we learn that everything we do affects us and also others, therefore we should make choices and decisions wisely.
An example would be what happened today. As I was walking along the hallway with my friends, headed for the book center and while talking to one of my classmate, I saw Kuya Dan. No matter how much I'd like to say "hi" to him
but I'm still talking to my classmate, so he might probably think I'm a SNOB. Then, after a while, but still talking to my classmate, I saw this familiar looking guy sitting quietly on the benches, like waiting for his friends or classmate while holding quietly his cellphone. I asked myself "why he look so familiar?" Then I realized he was my classmate in elementary and I haven't seen him for almost 5 years. That time I was thinking of approaching him, but when I already made up my mind, his classmates had arrived. In the end, I didn't have the chance to approached him but I'm quite sure that he still knew me. Now, I don't know when would it ever happen again but I'm sure that if it ever happens I would really take chances.
Most of all, all of us only has one chance of a lifetime, lucky are we if we can have it again, therefore we should grab the opportunity as soon as it headed our way. Who knows, maybe we can't have another second chances because second chances are only given to those who deserve them, so better risk today and have second chances tomorrow than regretting not doing anything at all.
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
My 1st Interview in College!!!!
Few weeks ago I've joined the Minanao Business and Management Youth Conference (MBMYC) and submitted my application form. Then, last Thursday, July 10, 2008, I received an sms from the secretariat of MBMYC informing me that my interview will be scheduled on July 12, 2008 at the CSG conference room, STC 2nd floor from 1-5pm. I'm really nervous at the same time excited about my interview because this will be my first time to go on an interview for an organization. Furthermore during my high school days I've never really gotten a chance to be interviewed for an organization because the organizations I chose were those that would not require interviews since I want my high school life to be an EASY one. Even during my 3rd yr. when I wanted to be an LCLC volunteer (Light Cavalry Leadership Council) but in the end I didn't went further due to cold feet.
Then, yesterday afternoon after our PE class, a classmate of mine asked me to accompany her to the SBMSC office to sign-up for the track and field, I on the other hand, looked for some post-announcements but found nothing. She then told me about our tutorials tomorrow, Saturday (today), also at 1pm. At first I wanted to join the tutorials in accounting but then, this morning, again I received an sms from the secretariat of MBMYC telling that there's an urgent change of plan and that there's no interview, only a GTKY session. That time I didn't know what GTKY means, but it sounds great.
When I've arrived at school LATE for my NSTP class, I was so glad that they're still in the room and haven't gone to the area yet. Our assigned area is at Tablon, with a fare of 30php, reduced to 22php. After that, I took my lunch with some classmates of mine who are also joining the accounting tutorials. Then, my classmates accompanied me to the STC lobby, where I found my classmates bonding there. I thought they were there also for the GTKY, and the arranged chairs were for the session too. Good thing I immediately spotted a post on the SBM seal, that says "MBMYC applicants please proceed to A405." At first I thought about back outing since I was only one there minding about that post and I thought that maybe I was late or something, and besides I'm not comfortable being with myself alone. Yet I ended up going to A405, I guess I really wanted this and be active on this org, besides it's only a session and not an Interview.
When I've arrived at A405, I found 3 students in the classroom and few (and I mean few, like 6 students only) students outside. Then a student asked me
As I was waiting outside for my turn, Kuya Dan (president of MBMYC) approached me and talked with me. He then asked me few questions. Then, I found out what GTKY means, when he said
Then he added,
During my interview I was so anxious not just because of what Kuya Dan have said earlier but because there were 5 of them interviewing me. In addition, the one who throw questions is Kuya Michael, a schoolmate of mine. I also looked up on Kuya Michael even still in 2nd year because he's from the semi-honors class and still has time for extracurricular activities, not just that, he's also the head of the Dance Society club which is very active. I've known him because he really stand out and my classroom is beside theirs. Anyways, as I was sitting there my hands began to be cold which every so often occur, and only happens if i'm tense. There are a lot of heavy questions they've asked like,
In the end, they all congratulated me for making it. As they shook my cold hands, they said
Then, yesterday afternoon after our PE class, a classmate of mine asked me to accompany her to the SBMSC office to sign-up for the track and field, I on the other hand, looked for some post-announcements but found nothing. She then told me about our tutorials tomorrow, Saturday (today), also at 1pm. At first I wanted to join the tutorials in accounting but then, this morning, again I received an sms from the secretariat of MBMYC telling that there's an urgent change of plan and that there's no interview, only a GTKY session. That time I didn't know what GTKY means, but it sounds great.
When I've arrived at school LATE for my NSTP class, I was so glad that they're still in the room and haven't gone to the area yet. Our assigned area is at Tablon, with a fare of 30php, reduced to 22php. After that, I took my lunch with some classmates of mine who are also joining the accounting tutorials. Then, my classmates accompanied me to the STC lobby, where I found my classmates bonding there. I thought they were there also for the GTKY, and the arranged chairs were for the session too. Good thing I immediately spotted a post on the SBM seal, that says "MBMYC applicants please proceed to A405." At first I thought about back outing since I was only one there minding about that post and I thought that maybe I was late or something, and besides I'm not comfortable being with myself alone. Yet I ended up going to A405, I guess I really wanted this and be active on this org, besides it's only a session and not an Interview.
When I've arrived at A405, I found 3 students in the classroom and few (and I mean few, like 6 students only) students outside. Then a student asked me
"are you here for the interview?"Then I replied
"No! I'm only here for the GTKY session because the interview has been canceled"(What a dummy since I only know what session means); then he replied
"please sign here, then sit and wait for your turn."As I was waiting there, I asked myself "Why am I waiting for my turn like being interviewed, I thought this was only a session (Whatever GTKY means)?" Then ahead of me were 3 2nd year students who were also there for the session (interview). Then I chatted with them for a while, until I was only the one left waiting for the session (still not knowing its an INTERVIEW). Then they got out of the room and said that other students would also use the same room for class, so we went to SBMSC office and there, we continued the session (interview).
As I was waiting outside for my turn, Kuya Dan (president of MBMYC) approached me and talked with me. He then asked me few questions. Then, I found out what GTKY means, when he said
"This is just a getting to know you session."
Then he added,
"later you'll be interviewed."I was so surprised to hear that today was the interview, and to think they told me that it was postponed. What alarmed me is when Kuya Dan said
"Normally, we don't accept freshmen"When I heard that coming from him (being a president of MBMYC), I can't understand what I felt. Dismay, since I've waited for hours when I could be participating and learning accounting lessons from the tutorials; Ashamed, since I've applied for nothing, "nagmukhang TANGA lang ako"; Angry, because in the first place they should've already texted me that they don't accept freshies so I won't waste my time and for me not be embarrassed. Those mixed emotions encouraged me to back out and walk out, but it would be rude to walk out in front of Kuya Dan still talking, so I held and pull myself back together. Suddenly Kuya Dan said
"But, who are we to decline a student whose passion is on MBMYC and a studentthen he added
who volunteered to sacrificed her time for MBMYC?"
"Actually as you went inside the room, you are already accepted, the interviewAfter what Kuya Dan have said, I still have that uneasy feeling because of the words he said earlier.
is just to know your personality. So CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME TO MBMYC."
During my interview I was so anxious not just because of what Kuya Dan have said earlier but because there were 5 of them interviewing me. In addition, the one who throw questions is Kuya Michael, a schoolmate of mine. I also looked up on Kuya Michael even still in 2nd year because he's from the semi-honors class and still has time for extracurricular activities, not just that, he's also the head of the Dance Society club which is very active. I've known him because he really stand out and my classroom is beside theirs. Anyways, as I was sitting there my hands began to be cold which every so often occur, and only happens if i'm tense. There are a lot of heavy questions they've asked like,
"If you were a rock, how would you make yourself standout of all other rocks?"then there's also this last question, well not really a question because it's on the spot
"Think of a product and promote it relating yourself", and that time, due to pressures I don't have any idea what product to advertise. Then there's also
"Are you the cramming type of person or the prepared days-before person?"I know that i'm the cramming type of person but I just don't know how I answered prepared-days-before person. I'm such a liar. There's also
"How do you handle stress?"I mean, what question is that?!!! Is that really a question? and there's still more questions they throw on me.
In the end, they all congratulated me for making it. As they shook my cold hands, they said
"Hala! Bugnaw kaayo iyang hands,"then kuya (forgot the name) said
"alangan kulbaan jud xa."Even though I already got accepted I don't know why I'm still feeling a little bit uneasy. Maybe because they'll accept the 1st 40 applicants and their applicants today didn't reach 40; Or maybe because I really wanted to experience being interviewed without an assurance that I already passed; Or maybe I'm just scared to know that since I'm just a freshie and know nothing, they won't give me a position and 40 is a large number therefore I can't be recognized; Or just maybe discontentment. I don't know why but seldom, I had this feeling that despite everything I've done, despite my success, I still feel dissatisfied. But as of now, I should be glad and thankful that I got accepted.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Teenagers nowadays!!
As I was coming home taking a jeepney ride, an old couple joined in. The two didn't know that the jeepney was almost full because the conductor kept telling "Sakay nah, daghan pa kaayo kulang." The old woman stepped in first, she only got a half- seat that every time the jeepney turned, its like she'll fall from her seat. The old man on the other hand ended up in a standing position. I pitied the two, but all I could do is watch them since I'm from afar, and since I'm a girl I can't offer my seat for the old man no matter how much I wanted to or else I'd be the one in a standing position. Even the young man sitting beside me didn't do anything, I even wanted to say to that young man
"hey! pwede palingkuron nimo ang tigulang, luoy kaayo oh..
Pwede bitaw ka mu-kabit,"
but since my fear of being answered or maybe the young man might get angry at me I decided to keep my mouth shut.
That simple incident proves that teenagers nowadays are starting to be disrespectful, and self-centered. Even the saying "Ladies first" already starts to fade, unless the girl is their crush or their girlfriends. As to what I've observed, especially during rush hour, guys often bumped into girls just for them to get a seat. Gentlemen turned out to be gentleDOGS. What is it that teenagers nowadays act differently from teenagers before? Even some girls nowadays acts desperately, some would even make the 1st move just to win her crush. Where's now the "Maria Clara" girl?
I'm not saying that teenagers today are hopeless, but I'm just illustrating what are the teenagers today. Knowing these things, I hope teenagers would become aware of the situation and change for the better.
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