my very first blog

i wrote this last march 9, 2008. i never got to give the valedictory address. i gave the welcome address during grad. promise, i wasn't bitter about that. hehe. anyway, i posted this address of thanks in my friendster account long before grad.

I’m ecstatic, overwhelmed, so happy, thrilled and quite tense.... not entirely different from the feelings of millions of students who will be graduating this March. My friends would probably not believe that I finally got the courage to combat my technology allergy and get this blog thing done (i'm so poor in technology and not too interested and open-minded to learn). But here is my first ever blog, the result of my overwhelming emotions which i could not contain at the moment. This is not really a product of my creative writing skills (the next blogs will be, i give that assurance).

Well, you've heard this too often from would-be graduates: there are mixed emotions during grad, happy and sad, excited and nervous.... and I admit, I feel those. It’s like I want to sleep and whoosh, the next day is grad day already. But I also feel as though I want school life to just go on and on, like there is no graduation. I’m so inconsistent.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who were part of my wonderful college journey which will end soon. This might sound like a valedictory address (hehe) because I might not have the chance to do the real thing on grad...

my thanks....

First, to God,and this is very sincere, for guiding me and always bringing me back to the right path despite some poor decisions I’ve made.

To mama and papa, for patiently waiting every night for their little girl to come home or fetching me from never-heard places when it's too late na, and for understanding everything I go through... for loving me without limits and conditions.

To my ate coco, my greatest fan (as i am hers, too), for the love, patience and more love. We dreamt together and we will get through.

To my baby bro daboy, who is far yet so near because he's here -(my heart).

To my best pals:
*kris, my loyal friend, the reason why I passed many subjects, who filled in for my academic lapses, thanks for all the financial statements you shouldered that's why I can never make one 'til now (my fault, you're too good kasi). I hope it's not too late to say sorry for all those burdens.
*menardo, for the tolerance on my constant inconsistent behavior, for coming to the rescue even on very short notice. I hope I can give back all the love you give.
*john and lyda, for listening, for being source of comfort and joy on very challenging and trying times.... for not questioning, just loving and giving.
*malit, who claims that I may lose all my friends but he will remain.

To my ssg co-officers, for the wonderful two years of camaraderie and public service, for all the learning experiences. To those who already left and to those who will leave with me, let our love of work and public service be put to use in the bigger world. And to those who are left behind, continue giving quality service to our school and community.

To xeryl, rom, karla, james and tracy, for giving me the chance to be a sister, for teaching me much and learning with me. God bless you in your endeavors.

To bimbo, my 2nd year nursing student-son, for giving me the opportunity to practice motherhood (hehe).

To alfred, my bro. i miss u.

To my asian marist youth council buddies, for the lifelong friendship formed. Let us continue giving ourselves and serving others through meaningful initatives.

To my dearest classmates.... for inspiring me to hold on, for constantly believing in me and for accepting me. We survived five years together and six months more is chicken (hehe). Let us all become cpas!

To my academic standards and saluted leaders, ate mhe-an, ate kamz, ate dorhai, kuya ralph, eric, ate evs, ferdi, john, pedz...........

To my most loved mentors:
*bro. willy, my friend and inspiration, for the wisdom and great values you impart on me.
*ma'am tes, my great defender, for the trust you give me, for the opportunities to grow and learn.
*sir jet, my debate coach, and once my crush (hehe), for believing in my capacity and for the teachings.
*sir estong, for being more than an adviser, for being a friend.
*sir gamz, ‘lamat sir. hehe
*sir sorsano, for everything (which is a lot). I am reaping the glories I may not be deserving of, all these I got because you fought for me and you never let me go. Thanks so much sir and in the best of my capacity, I will give back what I received. It may not be to you directly but to the cause which you are pursuing.
*nddu admin, for the challenges you posted on me and many others so that we will become better students and servants of our country.

I have not thanked and named them all but seek in your hearts and you'll find me...

To everyone who believed in me as a person, a leader and a learner........ my utmost thanks!!!!

And it feels so much better to have thanked you all. There is so much to look back to and be happy about; and however we want to stay just this happy, we got to move on, as I have to now... once again, thanks and hopefully, it will not be good bye.