Full Circle
It’s so strange how life sometimes works out.
One minute I was so stressed I was ready to explode from the burden of my work and then the next– the chance to live my dream. To be a law student. So without a backward glance, I resigned. I turned a deaf ear to everything else but the goal I had in sight. I applied to a Ramon Magsaysay law scholarship. And three weeks later, I said hello to the future of a legal profession. I got the scholarship.
It was exhilarating and a little funny when I got the news. I was aiming to study in Lyceum in Makati, I had two job offers which are financially financially rewarding and it was in the area. But then, I got assigned to PCU. Philippine Christian University.
The name brings me back to a time when my goal then was to be the best courtside reporter I could be. But I gave it up when I entered the world of publishing. I thought that was the end of it, the euphoria of the NCAA, the camaraderie and the feeling of being a part of the team. It was hard letting go of such a good thing but since working for Hinge Inquirer Publications demanded total concentration, the memories slowly faded. Until now.
So here I am, an incoming law freshman at PCU. A full-scholar. I think I might be tasked to help build the student council. I’m a student once more.
The feeling of excitement, a little fear, a little anxiety is growing inside me as I count down the days to freshman orientation. My classes will all be in the afternoon except my Saturday classes so I’m still in the loop whether or not I’ll join the workforce again or not. But anyway who knows? Life works in ways that are both strange and fascinating.
I’ve gone back full circle. And I wonder what’s the next turn.
June 12th, 2006 at 9:42 am
congrats!
may God bless all your hopes & dreams! 
June 13th, 2006 at 3:19 am
good luck girl. but you may want to try to reconsider your options. think about it. law school IS hard. it’s a jealous mistress. kaya papalit palit ako ng job the last time as i really had to find a job that would accomodate all the pressures i have for law. i got a parttime job at convergys. pang-umaga lang. and the best part is the account has many law students and we get to study our cases while dialling.
June 13th, 2006 at 11:42 pm
congratulations!!! may god continue to guide & bless you!!!break a leg!!!
June 14th, 2006 at 11:55 am
LUCKY YOU!!!! YOU DESERVE IT HONEY! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Hope everything works out! MUWAH MUWAH MUWAH!!!
June 15th, 2006 at 7:36 pm
Girl, Good luck in your future career. i hope i can join you with that new experiences and thrill in life.love you and congrats….Ü
June 29th, 2006 at 10:46 am
Hey, you like Paulo Cohello right? You must have a pretty good understanding of pursuing personal legends. Remember the King who said that every questor has a beginner’s luck? You just had yours (having passed that scholarship). And for sure you remember his reminder to learn to read the omens (not the movie, that one sucks!). If that’s not a good omen, I don’t know what is. Lastly, you do remember all the things that shepherd went through? Just believe. I don’t know you very well, but I can sense you have it in you. Just make sure you know how to look back from where you came from (cause hey, that’s how the shepherd found his treasure) :]
Sabi nga ni Bob Ong “Sa pagsusulat, maapakan mo ang lumpong paa ng kasalukuyang sistema. maiistorbo mo ang siesta ng lipunang nasanay na sa paniniwalang kinagisnan nito. Sa pagpahid ng utak mo sa papel lahat yan babangain mo, kasabay ng pabangga mo sa sarili mong mga takot, kamangmangan,at egotismo.” He may have written that for writers, you’re a writer yourself, I’m pretty sure you can get what he meant from that. (at ang mga nakakakilala sa gawa n’ya, alam na tadtad ng subliminal messages and sulta n’ya, kaw na bahala, matalino ka naman e). I’m a complete stanger and yet I sincerely wish for your success. Good Luck!
June 29th, 2006 at 10:53 am
Pardon a stranger for being so intrusive, let’s just say I’ve had my chances, and I let them pass, I just don’t want another person wasting such talents. I’ve given up on my dreams of writing for the people, been hooked to the prospect of “earning”, I just don’t have the guts to pursue my own personal legend (think Glass Shop Owner), and it’s quite uplifting to see those that have more courage, those who are willing to give up so much for their dreams. Lots of luck (and towels for the sweats that are yet to come)
July 9th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
My dearest dearest baby…i am so happy for you! Know that, kahit bihira na tayo mag-communicate, i have you at the best part of my heart. And i so miss you!!! Very very much…more than i care to admit. I just cant dwell on it too much or manghihina loob ko dito and it will just drive me crazy. Fighter tayo di ba? So we just do what we have to do and push to make our dreams come true. Which is why i admire you a lot kiddo! I miss our talks, our sharing, our kwentuhan…ang galing mo pa naman kausap at ka-kwentuhan…i sure miss that with you. And i wish i didnt have to sacrifice that. I really miss a lot those days na lagi kang nakabuntot sa akin or just sitting beside me, reading your book…haaay nako… Lagi kitang iniisip and praying for you, coz i know the obstacles and hassles you are facing. GOD is good, dont ever forget that. And HE loves you very much. Keep the faith, you will reach your goals, your dreams, your heart’s desire. Pray ka lang parati. And know that i keep peeking into your blog so i get to at least get an update on how your life is going and what you are up to. Wish i can communicate more often, but like you, i am making a life for myself and the struggles are sometimes daunting, but with GOD’s help…we will pull thru kiddo. Just take care and dont forget to sometimes enjoy LIFE.
Love you very much!!!!!!! GOD Bless you more!!!!!
Bebec