the last post here was about me saying goodbye to my call center life and my boarding house in the city. i said goodbye to pursue my graduate degree, a choice that was really hard on my part. i went back to the quiet life in the province. enjoying the smell of freshly burned leaves instead of the smoke coming from jeepneys and buses. i went back to the same life i had when i was still an undergraduate student, however, the ride was different. no friends in the hallway, no gossiping classmates in the library, no orgmates waiting for me after class, and suddenly everyone is calling me "ate" and i start to wonder at what point did i grow up.
my graduate class is super okay. my graduate school life is ten times easier than i was in college, i hope it stays that way until graduation. my terrorist teachers became friends, encouraging me to do my best and reach my potential. i only have one classmate who is LGU connected. he ten years my senior and i am learning things from him. i'm enjoying my class, my teachers are considerate.
one problem occur though, i don't have a job to finance my study and my stay in the university. i had a brief gig which i call the "lab life". i was hired as lab assistant for two weeks, cleaning test tubes and petri dish. my next job, now my current job, is museum technician. the job includes occasional messengerial duties, cleaning of specimen, become an artist and tour guide. again, i was blessed to be in an airconditioned office, kind boss, and happy officemates.
now that 2009 is over, it makes me a little nostalgic. a lot of good things happen last year. and since i was not able to share it here, i will just do a brief recap.
june
- became an official student again, after three years.
july
- graduate students party. it is nice to meet other people who share your aspiration and hardship. some students are foreigners, some are from other parts of the country, and some are people you knew but never had the chance to interact with.
- worked as lab assistant
- dorm party where suddenly i became the oldest, and the cute guys became too young for me.
- my sister's 25th birthday, i don't have a gift for her but i hope she knows how much i care for her.
- university week, meeting my other batchmates and participating in drinking contest.
august
- i turned 24. didn't have a celebration since i was 14 but my classmate surprised my with a chocolate cake.
- got accepted in our university museum.
- a special friend came by the end of the month.
september
- got my first kiss from the "special friend". yes, THE first kiss. and although we cannot be more than friends, i am thankful that he actually came and until now we are still friends with each other. i hope to see him again soon.
- i started working.
october
- a field trip with my teachers and classmate.
- took the board exam and passed! whew!
- ..and sadly, a very good friend died fo cancer. she was 30 years old. we were friends since i was 15. she suffered a lot form her illness, i am so sorry that i cannot be with her even for the last time.
november
- went at my roommates hometown. had fish and oyster for three days.
- attended the oathtaking ceremony. my mother was so proud of me.
december
- celebrated christmas with my family in our hometown. we had a reunion. i got to talk to my 91 year old grandfather and gave an advice not to trust men and make sure that i will me treated with respect.
and by new year, i went at my friends home and celebrated new year with them.
now that 2010 is here, i am again reminded of my new years resolution. i don't have any. for this year, i will take things slow, strive to be better. maybe fall in love. drink. enjoy my friends company. donate blood. have a tattoo. climb. swim. smile. eat. and pray.
my graduate class is super okay. my graduate school life is ten times easier than i was in college, i hope it stays that way until graduation. my terrorist teachers became friends, encouraging me to do my best and reach my potential. i only have one classmate who is LGU connected. he ten years my senior and i am learning things from him. i'm enjoying my class, my teachers are considerate.
one problem occur though, i don't have a job to finance my study and my stay in the university. i had a brief gig which i call the "lab life". i was hired as lab assistant for two weeks, cleaning test tubes and petri dish. my next job, now my current job, is museum technician. the job includes occasional messengerial duties, cleaning of specimen, become an artist and tour guide. again, i was blessed to be in an airconditioned office, kind boss, and happy officemates.
now that 2009 is over, it makes me a little nostalgic. a lot of good things happen last year. and since i was not able to share it here, i will just do a brief recap.
june
- became an official student again, after three years.
july
- graduate students party. it is nice to meet other people who share your aspiration and hardship. some students are foreigners, some are from other parts of the country, and some are people you knew but never had the chance to interact with.
- worked as lab assistant
- dorm party where suddenly i became the oldest, and the cute guys became too young for me.
- my sister's 25th birthday, i don't have a gift for her but i hope she knows how much i care for her.
- university week, meeting my other batchmates and participating in drinking contest.
august
- i turned 24. didn't have a celebration since i was 14 but my classmate surprised my with a chocolate cake.
- got accepted in our university museum.
- a special friend came by the end of the month.
september
- got my first kiss from the "special friend". yes, THE first kiss. and although we cannot be more than friends, i am thankful that he actually came and until now we are still friends with each other. i hope to see him again soon.
- i started working.
october
- a field trip with my teachers and classmate.
- took the board exam and passed! whew!
- ..and sadly, a very good friend died fo cancer. she was 30 years old. we were friends since i was 15. she suffered a lot form her illness, i am so sorry that i cannot be with her even for the last time.
november
- went at my roommates hometown. had fish and oyster for three days.
- attended the oathtaking ceremony. my mother was so proud of me.
december
- celebrated christmas with my family in our hometown. we had a reunion. i got to talk to my 91 year old grandfather and gave an advice not to trust men and make sure that i will me treated with respect.
and by new year, i went at my friends home and celebrated new year with them.
now that 2010 is here, i am again reminded of my new years resolution. i don't have any. for this year, i will take things slow, strive to be better. maybe fall in love. drink. enjoy my friends company. donate blood. have a tattoo. climb. swim. smile. eat. and pray.
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