I'M BACK!!!

After more than a month of hiatus from blogging, here I am, still alive and kicking!

How do I feel? I feel like I’m on cloud nine right now. Everything seemed to have happen too fast.

Yesterday, I had my last day in graduate school. A few weeks ago, I was rambling with my final papers and presentations as well. Call me overconfident or whatever, but right after I prepared everything, I didn’t even bother to look at these things, or even review my notes for the final exam. In my mind all I can think of is that in a short time, it would finally be over. Goodbye to sleepless nights, and no more reading reference materials even during vacation time.

Will I miss it? I guess I will. I have been used to it for two years, and I will miss the people I have been acquainted with during those times. And even though graduate school has consumed most of my time, I still believe it is the most sensible thing I have done in my life so far, not to mention the fact that it is definitely a good investment to further my career.

Amidst the financial difficulties, self-pity (sometimes!), belittling, family problems, work-related stress, and others that I need not mention, I made it this far. Looking back, I can only smile and say that it’s all in the past.

There are people I owe this happiness and fulfillment with:

DOREN, for sticking with me through thick and thin. For understanding my craziness and tantrums, for laughing her heart out even if my jokes are sometimes corny, for letting me cry whenever I need to, thank you SIS! We’re almost there…just hang on tight.

My graduate school classmates who I have come to honestly like these past two years – MAY, LANN, NICKO, NOEMIE, CATHY, ADZ, SIR GEORGE, JON, ANGIE, KITCHE, KISSES, KHIM, and those I forgot to mention who, in one way or another, have helped me. I will never forget you guys! I hope to see you around.

PROF. MYRA OROZCO for being there especially when we need her the most. You have never failed in bringing out the best in me. I have learned so much from you and I hope that someday I can repay you, though I know you are not expecting anything in return for all the great things you have taught us.

My friends in the office – ROSE, ME-ANN, DIOSA, AND LOVELLE. Thank you all for being my friends and my critics as well. I don’t know how I will survive without you guys.

My E-TEST family – DR. LEONORA GUERRERO for the constant appreciation and motivation that she gives me at every opportunity she gets. Thanks also to ANDREW and ABBY for the support.

To YOLLY, NHOR, KUYA ERIC, WILMA, and JEM, I am grateful for the help extended every time I needed anyone of you.

Ate ANABEL, who has been a confidante and mentor as well. You have never stopped believing in me. For always reminding me to continue reaching for my dreams, thank you very much. Good luck to both of us!

To my friends both from high school and college, thank you, too! Wherever you may be, I hope you are all happy. I know we now have our own sets of friends, but the memories we shared live on. I hope you all succeed in whatever undertaking you wish to pursue.

To my family, thank you all. I know you expect too much from me and I hope I could live up to that expectations.

Lastly, to the BIG MAN up there, for having given me the strength to persevere, the courage to move on, and the will to survive. To God be the glory!

I know this is only the beginning. If I have saved enough to pay all my displacement fees, I can probably take the comprehensive exams next year, and then defend my thesis in 2007. This would be another challenge I have to face. Until then, I have all the time to rest my mind and just think how delighted I am to have finally completed my academic units toward my masters in communication management.

Thanks everyone!:)