To the Future

I can still remember the day after my graduation. I was like a person who just went out of jail and seen the world the first time after years of imprisonment. It felt different sleeping at night stress-free and then waking up in the morning not thinking anything about school. I was excited to just be at home and have all the me time that I want. In fact, I didn't look for any kind of job for two months. I told myself that I really deserve this after 14 long years of doing endless assignment and projects and paperworks.

Time came when I realized I have to work. That's the point of going to school and studying hard anyway. And I have to do this for myself, my family, and my future.

Finding and landing a job was not easy. I went online and submitted my application to possible companies. It took me days and weeks before I received calls. But of all that I have applied for, I ended up here at GMA.

Honestly, I never thought I would be working in a TV station. Working with private companies was fine with me. But this came, so I told myself to take the chance and grab a big opportunity like this.

My sister has been bugging me to go and work with her in Dubai. She's coming home this September and keeps on telling me that I should come with her right away. But my heart says I can't leave Mama and Papa and Camille and my dog Chabi and my cats Chiko and Chicoy. I know I'm not ready yet for life in another country. I love being in here. In the Philippines. In GMA. In our house. In my bed.

It's been two years now. And I have signed a new contract just last week. Three more years as a Kapuso. The work will be harder. There'll be more unruly schedules. Still no holidays. But being in here made me a different person. I gained new friends. I became stronger and I really learned a lot. So I guess I will be staying longer.

I don't know what will happen for the years ahead, but I'm hoping that things will get better. I know God has plans for me, and whatever they will be, I will be more willing to accept it.

Cheers to me and to the future!

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