the final score November 17, 2005

dumaguete city… 9:00 am

Once again, my quest for excellence is becoming what it has always been– a confidence booster. As much as I’d want to put in everything I can to hit the books and FAQ sheets, I always start AND end at square one, which is PREPARATION. Yes, I have always been reading, but it seems like nothing ever comes to memory. Two weeks to go, which means about 360 hours to get things together and answer as many questions as possible!

Throughout my entire life as a student, I’ve always aimed for perfection, and yet I always end up short of my goal. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not some ingrate or something like that. In fact, I am thankful that the Lord has gotten me this far in one piece. But now, I’m faced with another challenge– my motives. Why strive for excellence? Let me jot in some theories of my own: (1) because mediocrity won’t get you anywhere (2) well, I do come from a COE, last but not the least (3) because the Lord made me, and everybody else, that way… to strive for excellence in everything that we do. And the prize? This is actually where the word “blessing” comes in and it’s actually up to HIM, and we cannot question to whom He shall find favor, well, because He is God.

Despite anything else, He still listens to us and all we can do is to trust Him to give us not necessarily what we want, but what we really need and what’s best for us.

This will be my last blog before the BIG day(s), so I hope you won’t be missing out on stuff’ ’bout me…hahaha.. really now, I would just be in seclusion for two weeks in the Himalayan mountains, somewhere in Tibet, and sulk in what NURSING is all about.

To all examinees, may the force be with us!

the top November 15, 2005

9:18 pm still in dumaguete

dear bloggers (if there are any)…

Only a few weeks to go before the day of reckoning and i just can’t tell whether I’m excited or dead-anxious! Either way, there’s no turning back. Like now, it’s not only about passing, but being on that coveted top 20 list (which the folks at PRC are releasing again!). I believe that it’s definitely NOT impossible to get a notch…really I do. This goes without saying how ambitious and confident I am. SO sue me…BUT Of course, I entrust everything to my God who knows what’s best for me, but i can always ask Him.

moving on to a related topic… tomorrow, the people at the guidance office are going to teach us relaxation techniques (yep, they are surely convinced that we need them more than we think). so to whom this plea may concern, we do need you prayers and support as we take one giant leap to become…ahem… professionals. more on me later!!!