No Turning Back.

A few days ago, we went to UPLB to find a dorm. On our way there, I was having second thoughts because it took us almost 3 hours to arrive on our destination. Will I be able to endure long rides like that one? Will I be able to go home once a week? Or should I go home in Bulacan twice a month when the school year starts? There were so many questions in my mind because we were going in a foreign place that will be my future campus soon. It was actually my first time to go there! We will be going back on May 2 (my medical) and May 9 for my enrollment.

After several hours of roaming around and looking for nice dorms, we were on the verge of giving up since the 2 places we went didn’t pass my standards. Though I don’t want to talk about it, I was pretty relieved when my Tito found this really cool place equipped with refrigerator, microwave oven, drinking water, and wifi! That got me sold already! When I heard that the place has wifi, I immediately told my mom that I want to stay there this coming school year.

Having said all of these, I just couldn’t shove away the thought of choosing a different university. Weeks before going to UPLB, I had this disturbing idea of considering University of Asia and the Pacific. Honestly, it’s the closest thing I could get to my dream school. Besides, I instantly fell in love with this school during our Career Orientation Talk. I haven’t even told anyone about this.

This evening, there was an unknown caller and I was shocked when she introduced herself. I could tell she’s a student of UA&P. Observing the way she speaks, I assume she’s encouraging me to study there. By the way, I was pretty dazed and I couldn’t talk properly because she has a nice accent! Too shy to admit that I’m going to UPLB already, I said, “It’s too late.” She asked me if I receive the letter of acceptance to which my reply was a “No.” Then, she told me that I got accepted and the course I passed was Integrated Marketing Communication. It’s frustrating because she reminded me of another great option. I like the course because I think it’s a mixed up of the course I passed in UST and UPLB. Without   the enthusiasm to talk, I just told her the truth that I’m going to another school to which she asked where. “UPLB,” I retorted. She said I should take care and ended the call.

I’m talking about my future endeavor here so I’m highly disturbed. All I know is.. there’s no turning back now. I already made the decision. 

PS: If you are in my shoes, what would it be? UP or UA&P?

Random Ramblings!

• We didn’t have classes on Thursday (Piesta in Sta. Maria) and Friday because the teachers had a meeting of some sort. Then, there were rumors that Julia Montes went to SPCB for a shooting. I saw tweets regarding this and it was even on Facebook. Looking at it, everyone got suspicious that we didn’t have classes on Friday just to accommodate Julia’s shooting for an upcoming movie. Nevertheless, I’m thankful because we had a 4-day vacation including the weekend!
• Vacations are not holidays, you still have to learn & study - this is what our teachers try to imply as they gave us a lot of projects and homework to work on! I completely understand this as we didn’t have decent classes the past few weeks. St. Paul’s Week, Science Congress, Piesta in Sta. Maria, what else is next? Ohh, I know! Valentine’s Day! I’m not looking forward to this day because it’s nothing special, really.
• On Friday, I went to MCU hospital to accompany my mom. She had to undergo her monthly treatment. My sisters were busy and my brother had classes. I’m the only person left so my mom didn’t have much choice. We had to stay overnight which was extremely okay with me, if only I made it productive enough to work on something. I should have brought my Religious Education book or my Practical Art drawing sheets.
• To make things worse, I subscribed to Supersurf50 but I wasn’t able to use it! Imagine that, I wasted 50 pesos for nothing! I just want to surf the net using my phone while chilling at the hospital. Shizz, I was completely annoyed with this! I even texted and asked my friends on how to use this promo but their suggestions didn’t work. Don’t get me wrong, it was my first time to register using this service. This was epic fail. Never again will I register to this kind of things with insufficient knowledge of the mechanics!
• Today’s a Saturday. We had classes because of the 3rd Quarter Assembly. University of Asia and the Pacific informed me through text that there’s gonna be an orientation today that’s why I ditched the Assembly. I heard my rank was 8.5 or something. Anyway, I was interested because I’m still not sure if I’ll go to UPLB for college. I already scratched out UST among my choices. So it’s gonna be UPLB or UA&P, I’m torn between the two. Moreover, I’m willing to go there to find out whether I pass their scholarship program or not and what course did I qualify for. If I passed, my sister told me that I can go there. On a last minute decision, I backed out since I didn’t know how to go to UA&P from MCU hospital. 
• So… I’m still thinking of applying for MAPUA? I’m considering of taking up Engineering but I’m afraid of what’s in it for me. Point blank, I have perpetually dreaming of having a title in my name. Engr. Ella Mae A. Gener, Atty. Ella Mae A. Gener or Dr. Ella Mae A. Gener? I know, it sounds ridiculous but I can’t help thinking that it matches my name especially Dr. Ella Mae A. Gener. But I don’t have any plans of taking up medicine related course because it’ll be a long run. I don’t have the patience to study 10 years! Yikes, I’m still unsure of what course to take. This is bad! I have to make up my mind pretty soon.
• Lastly, I have so many things on my mind that it’s almost impossible to forget the projects and homework I need to do: Suring Pelikula for Filipino, Research Paper and Book Reports in English, book activities in Religious Education, drawing crap for Practical Arts, did I miss anything? These are driving me nuts!