Because they say it's therapeutical

Well, writing as they often say, is therapeutical. I suppose I just need to unwind a little bit and break free form school and all those crap. (It's been a while though.) Reader, bear with me because this will be just another scatter-brained entry.

I noticed I haven't written anything about my UP experience. Well yeah. I was able to transfer here at Diliman, surprisingly, and it's been almost three months since I entered UP. Everything happened (and is happening) so fast that I didn't even have time to think through all these. That is sad, isn't it? But nonetheless, I was able to adapt quickly to all these major changes - new school, new people, new home and etc. (maybe I haven't FULLY adapted but still). Besides, I've always dreamed about studying here so I guess adjusting wouldn't be that hard. But partly, being in UP still feels surreal to me. I never expected that I will be able to transfer but for some reason, the Big Guy up there found a way to put the pieces together, and I'm grateful for that. In my first few months here in Diliman, I have learned a lot of things (I mean a looot) and I suppose I have changed and matured in some ways (etchos). Being independent is one. I learned to do things on my own. For instance, the simple chores of fixing my own bed, washing my dishes, cleaning my room and etc. Since I literally live alone, I don't have a yaya to rely on, which is actually good. Living alone is not such a bad idea anyway. Although it can get a little depressing, because you have to eat and commute alone and have no one to talk to about your day (oh, thank God for Facebook!). But regardless, life becomes more exciting and every day becomes an adventure - because you get to discover and experience things on your own. ^_^ So yes, I am enjoying. It is impossible not to learn anything in a day. And I know in my heart that this is where I belong. I don't mean to be arrogant but UP lets you taste reality. La Salle doesn't teach that or even Ateneo. No other school would teach you how to live life except UP. And it is where one flourishes and becomes a real educated person.

So I've come to realize that grades don't mean anything (well in the literal sense, it does because you have to have good grades in order to graduate). But it does not and will not measure one's worth. It doesn't define your identity. Grades are just mere figures and they do not prove quality education. A good educated man is one who is taught by real-life experience(s). So it's useless to get a Summa Cum Laude but have no experience of reality. I admit I am no genius, and I am not like other Isko who are incredibly smart and are eloquent in both English and FIlipino. But I am willing to learn and I will strive to learn and not just about how to read or write or do reports, but about the reality of life - the complex and kaleidoscopic life of a Filipino.

So I guess it sounds like I'm enjoying life :) Other things don't matter to me now (not yet). Hello, aako pa ako ng ibang responsibilidad eh nagkakandarapa na nga ako sa pagjuggle with ministry and school. But anyway, I'm still happy, cheerful and chubby (only now I have more peempels). But nonetheless, I'm still happy :)