“Why pursue changing the world if you can’t even change yourself?” I asked.
“If the world will change, I will cope with those changes and be someone else.” Rain answered.
That part of the conversation still echoed in my mind. I cannot get over it. I cannot believe how the Magna Cum Laude of Ateneo de Manila University Batch 2008 of Bachelor of Science major in Advertising Management can reason out things like that to me, the Magna Cum Laude of the one of the most prestigious schools in the country, De La Salle University – Manila for the same course. I really can’t believe why Ateneo give that title to that arrogant man who only likes flirting with our other officemates and passing his errands to his secretary. I really can’t believe that he is my partner for our project about rapid change in the society. I really cannot believe it! I don’t know what God’s plans are but I really despised His plan me having an office next to him and being his partner for the rest of the year. I don’t know if this is karma about what I did when I was in college, bullying one of my block mates, but this is too much! Why on earth am I always near him? We are neighbors in Forbes Quezon City. We are classmates since pre-school until high school. He was my superhero then until one day in my high school years.
I used to like him when we are still young. He is my superhero until he did that nasty prank on me when we were in the ninth grade. It was our recess time and I had to go to the library because I had to do my homework for Literacy. When it was already time, I went back to our room and put my notebook on my desk. When I opened my bag, I saw a green snake! I was surprised when I saw it crawling on my things. I freaked out, yelled and disturbed the whole class. My numeracy teacher got so mad at me and she asked me to go to the discipline’s office and tell him what I did. As I walked my way to the door, that mean Rain tripped me that made me fell flat on the floor. I stood up, raised my face then walked in the corridor. I told myself that I will not cry because I am a brave girl. As soon as I entered the discipline’s office, I explained to the officer in charge that there was a snake in my bag. He asked me where did I get and I answered that I don’t know. He did not believe me and he sent me to the detention. I was so humiliated and furious about that especially when one of my good friends told me that he was the one who put that snake inside my bag. Rain put a snake inside my bag! He knows how much I despised snakes! I cried and cried to my mom because I thought that he is my superhero but I was wrong. He was the villain in my life. He is the antagonist that made my life miserable. And since that day, I wanted to go away from that guy and kill him.
He just made my life miserable when I was a kid and I want to have a better life without him. But look how destiny works! I thought that I will be away from him from the rest of my life since we studied college at different schools. I had a happy college life. No bullies. No pranksters. No mean and rude neighbor. No Kevin Brian Hernandez in sight. But sometimes, I feel that something is missing and I cannot tell what it is. It is like I am looking for something that will really make me happy.
After graduation, I immediately look for a job. I do not want to be one of the jobless Filipinos who keep on blaming the government for less job openings. They are pathetic. How on earth will they have jobs if all they do the whole day is lie around and watch noontime shows? They are always hoping that they will be able to join the contests and won some prize money. I hate to say this but some Filipinos are really lazy. We are born skilled workers. We are competent people but indolence hinders them to do things, look for jobs and use our skills to be successful in life. If only all the Filipinos are industrious, Philippines will be richer than Hong Kong or even Japan. Filipinos are very competent. I am very proud to say that because I am a very competent person. I always want to be on top because I believe that I deserve that. I have good grades since pre-school. My parents have high expectations from their only daughter so I always do my best. At first, I was not used to it but my mommy always tells me that it will lead me to a grander life. At a young age, I know what my dream is, to be the best among the best advertiser in the country. I love commercials more than television programs. They stimulate my mind to analyze if the products are worth the price.
“If the world will change, I will cope with those changes and be someone else.” Rain answered.
That part of the conversation still echoed in my mind. I cannot get over it. I cannot believe how the Magna Cum Laude of Ateneo de Manila University Batch 2008 of Bachelor of Science major in Advertising Management can reason out things like that to me, the Magna Cum Laude of the one of the most prestigious schools in the country, De La Salle University – Manila for the same course. I really can’t believe why Ateneo give that title to that arrogant man who only likes flirting with our other officemates and passing his errands to his secretary. I really can’t believe that he is my partner for our project about rapid change in the society. I really cannot believe it! I don’t know what God’s plans are but I really despised His plan me having an office next to him and being his partner for the rest of the year. I don’t know if this is karma about what I did when I was in college, bullying one of my block mates, but this is too much! Why on earth am I always near him? We are neighbors in Forbes Quezon City. We are classmates since pre-school until high school. He was my superhero then until one day in my high school years.
I used to like him when we are still young. He is my superhero until he did that nasty prank on me when we were in the ninth grade. It was our recess time and I had to go to the library because I had to do my homework for Literacy. When it was already time, I went back to our room and put my notebook on my desk. When I opened my bag, I saw a green snake! I was surprised when I saw it crawling on my things. I freaked out, yelled and disturbed the whole class. My numeracy teacher got so mad at me and she asked me to go to the discipline’s office and tell him what I did. As I walked my way to the door, that mean Rain tripped me that made me fell flat on the floor. I stood up, raised my face then walked in the corridor. I told myself that I will not cry because I am a brave girl. As soon as I entered the discipline’s office, I explained to the officer in charge that there was a snake in my bag. He asked me where did I get and I answered that I don’t know. He did not believe me and he sent me to the detention. I was so humiliated and furious about that especially when one of my good friends told me that he was the one who put that snake inside my bag. Rain put a snake inside my bag! He knows how much I despised snakes! I cried and cried to my mom because I thought that he is my superhero but I was wrong. He was the villain in my life. He is the antagonist that made my life miserable. And since that day, I wanted to go away from that guy and kill him.
He just made my life miserable when I was a kid and I want to have a better life without him. But look how destiny works! I thought that I will be away from him from the rest of my life since we studied college at different schools. I had a happy college life. No bullies. No pranksters. No mean and rude neighbor. No Kevin Brian Hernandez in sight. But sometimes, I feel that something is missing and I cannot tell what it is. It is like I am looking for something that will really make me happy.
After graduation, I immediately look for a job. I do not want to be one of the jobless Filipinos who keep on blaming the government for less job openings. They are pathetic. How on earth will they have jobs if all they do the whole day is lie around and watch noontime shows? They are always hoping that they will be able to join the contests and won some prize money. I hate to say this but some Filipinos are really lazy. We are born skilled workers. We are competent people but indolence hinders them to do things, look for jobs and use our skills to be successful in life. If only all the Filipinos are industrious, Philippines will be richer than Hong Kong or even Japan. Filipinos are very competent. I am very proud to say that because I am a very competent person. I always want to be on top because I believe that I deserve that. I have good grades since pre-school. My parents have high expectations from their only daughter so I always do my best. At first, I was not used to it but my mommy always tells me that it will lead me to a grander life. At a young age, I know what my dream is, to be the best among the best advertiser in the country. I love commercials more than television programs. They stimulate my mind to analyze if the products are worth the price.
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