Perks of being a faculty member in the College of Computer Studies in my Alma Mater, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, I have this privilege to attend the greatest event every graduating student dream to be in - the Dedication and Recognition Ceremonies. Just this morning started the event with a Thanksgiving Mass, then the main event continous. As the program gone by, I have witnessed a lot of things I should be proud of and be inspired. The stories of the students that tells us how hard the path they went to get through everything they earned. Some just settled to pass the course, others wished for an award but was given a better blessing. You'll hear stories that can either inspire you, or break you into pieces. The greatness of our program now was we have 5 students who got up to the stage to deliver their valedictory speech. And they would give out a hint of their life during the 3-minute alloted time. And all of a sudden, it came all through to me one they
Loving can hurt hard, words can bleed, but it is the only thing that makes us feel alive. Loving can also heal and mend our souls, making everything easier, and it's the only thing we take with us when we die. We keep this love in this photograph called life, making these memories for ourselves, where our eyes are never closing, hearts are never broken, and time's forever frozen still. -based on Ed Sheeran's song, "Photograph" I thank everyone who become a part of my past 28 years. I know it is tough, tough sometimes. I may be hurt, have hurt othersBut I assure you, it has a lot of happiness as well. As I start my 29th year here in Mother Earth, I will relive what is my favorite saying, "Simple is the best." I left the grandiose life of Manila in the hopes I can do differently without the complications. I am aware it will not be easy, but I am confident I can do it. I am back home, home not only where my family is, but where my heart should