It's been a while since I posted something here on Tumblr. Priorities have changed; thus, I treaded in a new direction. Moreover, I'm unsure if I still have an audience for my write-ups. For now, let my words sleep in the algorithm and retrieve as it become relevant again. Allow me to bare my heart to inspire a soul out there that success comes to those who wait and have patience. I'll tell you why.
If not everyone, most of us dream of graduating from college. It has such pride and proof that you hurdled all academic challenges. A badge of honor that you're ready to face the realities of the world. However, not all are given such privilege of completing tertiary education. Some after high school start working odd jobs to help the family and others take on family responsibilities as parents.
I was not an exception to that. I was a college dropout and was forced to become the breadwinner in the family. Completing my college degree was the least of my concerns. I had to do odd jobs to support an ailing mother and send my siblings to school.
Sabi ko sa sarili ko bakit ko pa need magtapos ng college eh mataas na sahod ko kahit di naman ako graduate. Tama na yung napagtapos ko ang mga kapatid ko sa Tech Voc. Isang malaking karangalan na yun. Yung maabot nila ang pangarap nila ay parang naabot ko na rin kung anong minimithi ng puso ko.
However, there was an urge in me to chase the dream. All along, I thought that I was redirected to another goals in life. The day has come, September 2, 2024, when I finally graduated and earned a Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts.
This achievement is so personal; it is not just my dream but a dream for my family. I want to be the first college graduate. I want to break the cycle of undergraduates and set an example for us to all build our timeline. Kaya mong mapag tagumpayan at maabot ang iyong pangarap kung di ka susuko.
We don’t need to rush and compete with others. May kanya-kanya tayong panahon. Things fall into the right place if you keep that dream alive. God hears all our cries and grants petitions. He will lead you to the goal you want. It is still goosebumps-inducing that my academic journey was a walk in the park. Until now, di ko lubos maisip, paano ko nagawa lahat yun. It seems so easy but, God helped me fulfill this dream. Pag ibinigay Niya ang isang blessing it just flow like river. Di ka Niya pahihirapan bagkus, tutulungan ka pa Niya to reach for it.
Lagi kong sinasabi na “Eh baka matanda na ako para bumalik sa college and tapusin yung Bachelor’s ko.”
Until I braved myself to enroll in the Philippine Women’s University under ETEEAP. The process was not easy. It was not a walk in the park. I juggled work and school.
Sidhing saya ang naramdaman ko nung natapos ko na lahat ng modules, F2F session and requirements.
Totoo nga, there’s no delayed dream only perfect timing. Nothing is sweeter when you succeed in reaching for your dreams.
Kung sumuko ako nung una, di lahat ito mangyayari.
Kung sino man ang magbabasa nito at nasa punto ka ng buhay na you question yourself if dreams do come true. Yes, it does. Just keep a kind heart.
Para sa pinagsasabay ang trabaho at eskwela, kunting tiyaga lang. Malapit ka ng makamtan ang pangarap mo.
Para sa tumigil sa pag-aaral at naging breadwinner. Wag kang mahiya. Take pride in it. Yung pangarap mong makapagtapos di yan matatapos bilang isang mithiin. Darating ang panahon, makaka-gradweyt ka din.
Para sa nawawalan ng pag-asa kasi pakiramdam nila matanda na. Never let that thought settle. Age is just a number, continue to dream and reach for it.
Huwag titigil. Always have that forward look.
Promise, that success tastes so sweet when you hurdle all challenges.
Padayon at patuloy na abutin ang pangarap!