Reminiscing and Hoping

Got another interesting tag from Debbie. It's been a while since I last posted. This required a lot of thinking for me. And honestly, I really enjoyed this.

20 years ago:
Trying to be independent because my Mom had to leave for abroad to support my schooling. It was hard since I’m a “mommy person”; I was left in the care of an aunt and my sisters, who at that time already have families of their own. I was in kindergarten then.

15 years ago:
I was in puberty stage. I remember crying when I first got a grade of 79 in my report card. What subject, you might ask? Math, of course! Started having crushes, too!

10 years ago:
I was a senior in high school. I actually dreaded my last two years in high school. It was full of hardships and disappointments; don’t even know to whom I must turn to. Experienced inferiority complex. But amidst everything, I graduated third in my batch.

5 years ago:
A month after graduating from college, I was hired as an editor for one of the top research firms worldwide. It was just a short stint but it was all worth it. Also felt like my friends are starting to drift apart, for now we have different priorities and different set of friends as well.
My mom also came back for good (after a here again-gone again contracts in different countries) but our relationship wasn’t the same as before. I must admit I am more of an aunt and sisters person now. But in my heart I appreciate all her sacrifices for me.

3 years ago:
Started working at my present job. It was fun in the beginning but as the days went by I noticed how politicking works its way here. Favoritism is another issue. After a year, I asked permission to enroll in graduate school to upgrade my qualifications and enhance my knowledge and skills in my field of endeavor. Gained more friends both at work and in school. Tried to be serious in relationships, but I’m still afraid to commit. After all, I’m still young and I need to focus on my studies more.

Last year:
Had my most unforgettable graduate school experience. I told myself never to enroll in any subject under that mean professor. Admired someone from my class, too. We became close but then I didn’t have the courage to come up to him and say my feelings. The “Maria Clara” in me overpowered my “flirt all you want” attitude. There were problems at home, too. But I’m taking things as it is.

This year:
I’m about to finish all my academic units for my master’s degree. Also thought of having my own space but my savings are not enough. Decided to stay another year in my present organization, hoping that all our requests will be granted. Besides, I can’t even demand for a higher compensation if my chosen company finds out about my meager salary at present.

Yesterday:
I was again angered by the present situation in the office. I strongly believe that we will never reach or even equal “her” present compensation. Poor EAs!!! Diosa might be right after all… she must have been her long-lost daughter!

Last Night:
Enjoyed my chocolate chip brownie as I watched the latest season of CSI (Las Vegas, that is; nothing beats the original!). As I observed, it’s getting grosser.

Today:
I hate the manuscript I’m reading today. Despite the author’s doctoral degree, his work is full of grammatical errors. Inasmuch as I liked and enjoyed my Rizal subject back in college, the one I’m handling right now makes me all the more restless and sleepy.

Tomorrow:
I hope I can do advanced reading for my Models class on Saturday. I have already prepared the downloaded material I got from the Internet so I can show it to my professor. I am to report next Saturday

5-10 years:
Hope to have my own family by this time. Hope to have settled in a fair and dynamic work environment, too. Lastly, I hope to see myself teaching part-time in some colleges, or even universities (wishful thinking, huh!).