One Could Never Be One
"One down, nine to go..."If I were to earn a dollar each time my "blockmates" mentioned this, I would be as rich as.... hrmmm, maybe Bill Gates??? The newfound catchphrase of ours, (yes, you read it right, OURS) has been in circulation for about a week now, and honestly enough, despite similar sentiments, I have tired from hearing it over and over again... So here I am, idling my time away, and then.... (SUDDEN JOLT OF INSPIRATION) I made myself a new catchphrase to wear out for... hrmmm?? the remainder of the sem break? (grins to oneself)
"One Could Never Be One"
An incomplete thought isn't it? I'm quite sure that my english teachers will be after my head if they read this... What's more, it violates the identity property (of numbers???) which states that any number is, obviously, equal to itself...
Now this is just a catchphrase of course.. In point of fact, I did intend this for a poem of mine a while ago, but seeing that it's sembreak and all, I really didn't want to rack my brains yet to compose a verse of complete nothingness as brought to us by yours truly...
Now, I think I've been winding you too much, so I shall begin to explain the principle behind the "quote" in a letter of sorts.. Well, here goes nothing..(Please bear with my "corny-ness")
If not for the special people in my life, each one special in his or her own way, I daresay I would have never passed the first semester in engineering, thus, one semester could never have been one semester... In short, ONE COULD NEVER BE ONE..
I would like to extend my gratitude, to all those who helped me "make" this first one..
.... to Jackie, Winnie, Lizette and Sze Sien (among others)
You taught me who my true friends are.
.... to Kenneth and Kevin
You were always the ones who made an effort to keep our friendship alive. Sometimes, I think I am too harsh especially when you drop a call, for I'm always "too busy" to talk to you.. Sorry, and thanks for always putting up with me and my rudeness.
.... to my HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER CHIANG KAI SHEK COLLEGE
Since college started, I have only visited my high school twice, and one of the only two chances was just to get my alumni card.. I am deeply sorry if I hadn't been able to keep in touch with the teachers more, and it may seem that I have forgotten about you, but I haven't.. I will always bring with me, the pride and honor of a true CKSian (why did they have to make it so "unique").. I will always have in my heart, the lessons you taught me, and the values that you imbued upon my character...
.... to my college professors
What I learned from you academically is truly great, but it is the non academical lessons that I shall forever keep in my heart.. From my favorite professor, Mam Amon who taught me never to get complacent even when it may seem that nothing could go wrong... To Doc Dimaano who taught me early on that reading is a most essential tool in college... To Mam Agustin who showed me that first impressions aren't always the right ones.. To Mam Alamis who showed me that anger could be channeled into a fuel that motivates me to do better... And to our beloved Sir Bernabe, who taught me that "old school still rocks" and that politics is dirty..
.... to Monica
Perhaps it is magic, but it never ceases to amaze me how, at the end of every YM with this girl, I'll be grinning from ear to ear... You have taught me to smile inspite of everything, and understand others... Naks naman!! But it's true, and I want to thank you..
.... to Pip
Well, being a bird doesn't stop you from being special... You got a way of knowing exactly how I feel; and you sing to cheer me up when I feel noone understands me... How do you know when I am down??? I don't know, but thanks too..
.... to "Sir Calaway"
We never know each other, but I've grown up learning a lot from you... You taught me to always keep my head on the game, and to focus on what's at hand.. To be cool and collected regardless of what's happening.. And most important of all, to rise each time I fall, even when I've been buried alive.. You don't know me, and you probably never will, but somehow if you're reading this, thanks so much..
.... to mom, and all my other relatives
For driving me to be better... I never understood why you guys never believed in me, grandma, uncle... Mom, you used to believe in me always, but now you changed.. Why?? Well I will never know.. Perhaps, you heard news that "somebody" pays for his tuition; while I?? I'm just a full time student who sleeps all day... But I will prove myself... I'll show you, you'll see...
.... to dad
You taught me to be "the analyst".. to discern things and not jump to conclusions.. to understand that there is always something hidden within a person, and that there is something good in everybody... to be vigilant, so as not to be fooled and used by others, while not fooling others as well... to never forget all the good that everyone has done to me, and to forgive others but not to forget so as not to be a fool... Thanks so much, dad. You're the best!!
.... to myself
sa akin na lang to.. :p
.... and most importantly to God
Despite being a sinful man, You're still here for me, Lord, to bless me and guide me... You gave me all I knew, and taught me to be humble inspite of everything.... Praises be to You, O Lord, through which nothing is impossible..
^_^
posted by Dexter @ 9:37 AM
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