finally!

i will graduate this march! hooray!

my family name doesn't have an 'a' in it. (lol!)

yearbook photos from child's play photography inc.

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it's my first time to actually upload my graduation photos on the internet. everybody was skeptical and scared because the thought of not graduating was #trending, if you know what i mean. when i say everybody, i was referring to my batchmates a.k.a. em ey mates. anyway, we intentionally did not post our photos on facebook yet because there is a big possibility for us not to march together with the other graduates on the 24th. that is to avoid putting ourselves on the hall of shame. but after looking at the list of official graduating students posted early this afternoon, we had this huge feeling of relief and extreme happiness! our names were not  removed from the list! and that means: we are going to graduate!!! :D (lez skip the drama.)

ok, because of the experience we just had, a few days before the final list was posted, i am sharing you guys seven simple tips which you can consider doing at any given situation:

1. accept challenges (like a boss). you can't just say 'i quit!'.
2. work hard. play hard. in desperate times such as accomplishing your major requirements, you must work your butts off. but then, have enough time to breathe.
3. sacrifice the little things that matter to you. sometimes, we just have to set aside our personal desires such as blogging, for the sake of the completion of our school work
4. pray. trust in him alone. learn to keep the balance between 'faith & effort', as my good friend told me.
5. acknowledge your limitations and work with you strengths. this really works. i tell you.
6. motivate yourself. set a goal so you know where you're going.
7. don't skip meals. also, hydrate yourself with enough water and perseverance.

remember, success can be even sweeter if you have worked so damn hard for it.