First Quarter Storm

So once again, the first quarter of my year has been as stressful as ever. I was hoping this year would be different from my previous years but then again… I can only hope for it.

Okay, so it’s fairly less stressful than last year. But still, the feeling of being stressed is something that I can never take out from my system.

Thankfully, my job is not the most stressful job in this world. The idea of it being “stress-free” has suddenly taken its toll on me. I know I have been slacking off, and I know that I can do so much better, but a part of me is holding back and I know the reason why.

I have told myself time and again to do THAT WHICH I ought to do but I still can’t get myself to do it. I don’t know what’s wrong with me.

Today, as I was sitting on my chair, arms resting on my desk.. and staring blankly on the papers and clutters all over my table, a random thought surfaced on my mind. GTA 9. The statement “In all endeavors, the mark of excellence” rang in my ear over and over again, and I realized that I have not been giving my 100%.

So, I browsed through my email and dug out one of my prized possessions… My batch’s project proposals. As I went through them one by one, I recalled how we did everything to accomplish all our projects. I thought to myself that this shouldn’t be so different from that.

With that in mind, I came up with a plan. Like how we did it in my committee before (I was in the sponsorship committee for almost 3 years), I realized that somehow, there’s a way to get through this. I’m all pumped up.

On other news:
Election fever. One of the things I miss the most is the election rush in UPM at this time of the year. I miss seeing all the people so caught up with campaigning, training, giving out propaganda materials etc. I miss listening to what people have to say and looking out for issues that might come up.

Luckily, I have kept myself updated even if I’m quite far from where they are. I am hopeful that things turn out great for my sisters. Our USC Chairperson candidate Jamie Balgos deserves to win this election. Not only for the things that she’s already done, but because her intentions are pure and sincere. I have known her for so long and from the first time that we spoke with each other, I just know that she is cut out for this. Her vision has not changed since she was younger and well, that is rare for a student leader amidst the political party bickering in the University.

I am so proud of my sister. No matter what happens this elections, I still believe that her capabilities as a leader are truly exceptional. She embodies most of the population of the University; simple, striving to be the best in her own ways, and pro-actively involving herself on issues that matter.

I just wish I can be with them right now and share with them all the stress, happiness, sadness, and even anxiety that they’re feeling right now.

Oh well, my time as a resident has already passed..it’s their turn now.

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