Khristine Lilibeth Pagulayan, M.D. : Now Loading.........

As I am slowly writing every letter of this composition in the paper, whether I like it or not, it is already 45 days before Guiseppe Verdi’s legendary Grand March will be again dazzled in the four huge walls of Ilocos Sur National High School’s historical gymnasium. 1080 hours before we put on the shimmering medals we’ve worked our nerves very hard for. 64,800 minutes before we wear that ISNHS garb for the last time which is an identity to be proud for.

 3,888,000 seconds before we grasp that dignity, reputation, and grandeur everyone is craving for.

                There is only a very diminutive time left on the clock before we fully graduate in secondary. All the exultant bonding with my friends during vacant periods, paper fights in the middles of classes, ultimate teamwork during short quizzes, moments in good and bad times, all of these will soon stay as a memory but will surely be cherished in the innermost chamber of our hearts and will never ever perish. Even the tallest tsunamis, thunderous storms and vicious fires will not be able to trounce it.

                As we now reap the fruits of surmounting predicaments, we need then to continue the voyage into another chapter which is I am sure, again full of exemplary obstacles where we can surely pluck another batch of worthy lessons we can actually use in our everyday living. Obviously, I’m talking about the vast realm of College Life.

                I feel mixed emotions whenever I think of college. I’m blissful because I will be another step closer from reaching my ultimate targets in life. At the same time, I’m sad because it’s really hard to leave your friends who have been with you for four long years. Bidding goodbye is really difficult, no doubt.

                Next opponent? Choosing the right course and the right school. Until now, perplexity is still playing with my neurons. What I know is, I want to be a successful accountant and if God permits, in my very own company. I know it’s quite impossible but there’s nothing wrong in daydreaming. In addition, I also want to be a prominent doctor. It’s like having two titles at the same time in your name. How I wish this would really happen. It will be an eminent slap on the faces of those who didn’t believe in my capabilities and will be a colossal success to me and all the people who are always behind to render a helping hand.

                Fortitude, Zeal, Family, Friends and Faith. These are the big five that I will need to completely achieve these ultimate dreams of mine. This is Khristine officially signing out, bidding goodbye and hoping that you will be wishing me for the very best luck. But wait, it’s not luck that brought me here, it’s pure Hardwork. Adios.