Perfect Mediocrity

"You don't notice something unbelievably awesome someone else is doing for you because you're busy doing something equally unbelievably awesome for someone else. Vicious cycle, huh. Only, it's not a cycle. One person will eventually break the chain of misery."As I was typing those words on Facebook, I said "Hey, new post!" And here it is. Random Post #1.We learn there's practically a cycle for everything: water, air, poverty, life, etc. A cycle is basically round. Haha.Okay... To cut all that crap, final words na agad. Look back. Hindi naman araw-araw may stiff neck tayo. Appreciate what other people do for you and learn not to just focus all your energies on one thing or person. Be the one...

It could be the atmosphere. Or the people. Or just plain laziness. I just don't seem to want to go home. It doesn't feels right when I'm on a Marisol-Pampang jeep with the sun still in the sky. Even on a Wednesday, I still find a reason to go there though we don't have classes. I just... like it. No, love it. You know how they say the school's our second home? That's exactly what I feel when I'm there. Despite the stress and frustration studies can cause, being in school with friends takes the edge off. Some people may agree with me that they like going to school but they dread schoolwork. Sleeping, eating, playing, texting, goofing around......

College is about doing what you don't want to do for the sake of achieving it. -Jose Mari Dychioco I wasn't always a slacker. 10 years ago, I would have made any grade-conscious dork proud. As changes went, however, I changed for the worse. Where people see stress and pressure, I see another speed bump on the way to Facebook. A year of freedom in Quezon City did nothing to trigger a sense of responsibility in me, something all of us would agree as essential for survival in higher education. As a consequence (or relief, whichever way you choose), that university chucked me out. Now, I'm taking up Medical Technology back here in Pampanga. I remember saying back in high school...