citius, altius, fortius!

ako si corbin!

isang nilalang mula sa isang all-girls school. at ngayo'y pumapasok na sa unibersidad ng pilipinas bilang isang CHK freshie. mahilig magbasa ng mga libro lalong-lalo na ang mga sinulat nina michael connelly, james patterson, lualhati bautista at nicholas sparks. nangungulila sa paglalaro ng softball. mahal na mahal ang pag-aaral ng arnis. mahilig tumunganga, mag-isip, magmuni-muni. at mahilig sa mga outdoor activities at mga hayop lalo na ang aking bebe.

taggity tag!



desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
:)
[max ehrmann]


Monday, March 06, 2006

I can't believe time flew so fast this year. I could still remember the day I was elected class treasurer. Mygod. If you only knew how I wanted to refuse that position...*shakes head* I never actually wanted the position... any position for that matter. I didn't want any new responsibilities. PERIOD. :P That was before...

And now, I could still remember how I could have looked like after "winning" that position. If looks could kill nga naman. Who could forget the days I couldn't handle all the new found pressure of being an officer? How I broke down one afternoon over petty things. I can still remember how nervous I was when I had to do treasurer stuff during the first mass of the school year. Heh. And as I look back right now, I actually found myself being worried over nothing. Ang babaw ko pala noon. I can't believe I was soooo...erm...I can't find the proper term. Troubled, I guess. Troubled with everything. I can't find the time to relax. Nakakaloka talaga. Siguro masyado akong nanibago early this school year since never pa ako naging class officer. Iba yung pressure kasi kung bago ka sa ginagawa mo. It's as if you have to do every thing perfectly. Well, yun yung tingin ko noon.

But despite these things, I can say this year has been a great turning point in my life. I've been given responsibilities which somehow opened my eyes more to the world. I've met MORE new people which I can proudly claim as friends... not just classmates but friends, real friends. :) This is the year I somehow grew up. I wasn't like this last year. My group of "friends" would only compose of the people literally surrounding me. Paminsan pa nga hindi ko pa kilala yung buong pangalan nila eh. Kung titingnan ko nga, masyado akong apektado sa mga bagay na concerning sa pagiging mahiyain ko. Well, hanggang ngayon naman may natira pa rin na pagiging mahiyain ko. But up till now, I can't really tell the real reason why I became shy in the first place. And now, para talagang nagaalala ako over nothing. Ang babaw talaga... :p

And you know what? I'm glad this year happened.

posted by kcorbin at 9:13 PM

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