The Next Chapter

 So, I finally graduated with my Bachelor's in Social Work and a Minor in Art. Finally!! After 6 agonizing years as an undergraduate, I finally made it! Haha, I kid. It wasn't that agonizing. Maybe the first 4 years, lol...jk. 

Some folks from my class. There I am, the token Asian friend!
Anyways, it was a beautiful commencement. My family & my best friend were able to attend the wonderful ceremony. I was kinda bummed that the graduates didn't get to walk the aisle in an orderly fashion with Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 In D playing in the background. No...as soon as we (the graduates) entered the stadium, the commencement officers (or whatever you call them) ushered us to the front rows of the stadium. We were allowed to sit anywhere we wanted,  as long as there was a clear separation between the Bachelor, Masters, and PhD graduates...and specifically distinct from the Nursing and the whole bunch of the Social Work + Public Health people. Clearly, you no longer had to sit in alphabetical order. I mean, pshh, it’s college…no one does that since high school, obviously. (And I mean that sarcastically, of course). Basically, you were given a card with your name and bar code on it. All you gotta do is hand the card to the person and they just read your name. Simple as that. No confusion about what school or college you’re graduating from since your name is already printed on the program.

My beautiful best friend (on the Right) & I.
Other than that very interesting commencement, I had a wonderful dinner at Bahama Breeze with the people I love dearly. (Side note: the dish I ordered was delicious. I forgot the name, but it’s usually rare for me to order something that’s not a burger or chicken tenders).

Moving on…it is almost the end of the month of May which means it is also about a month since I graduated. So you must be wondering what my plans are now that I am a recent grad. Well, I’m in the process of applying for grad school. Yes, I plan to go back to school once more so I can obtain a higher degree! Not only that, but I seriously want to get my Master’s so I could have a license to practice clinical social work…which means I can legally perform counseling & therapy! YAY! If I can apply and get my stuff in before the deadline, God-willing I start the program in the fall!! That’s about 3 months from now!! AHH!

Additionally, I’ve been trying to apply for jobs. One in retail (like Starbucks) and the other, Social work related. No luck, yet. I feel like it’s hard to get a job these days. It’s really about “who you know.” Ah, well…I’m gonna keep trusting God to really open up doors for me.



Lastly (and very last, I promise), I’m really excited because I’ll be attending the NEXT Conference. This (I mean, “Next”) conference happens every year during Memorial day weekends. I believe it is hosted by this author, Joshua Harris, who wrote books like I Kissed Dating Goodbye and Boy Meets Girl. Usually these conferences are about dating, relationships, and God. I was so ecstatic to hear that it was going to be in Orlando this year, which means I don’t need to buy a plane ticket…which means I get to save money!! However, this year the topic isn’t about dating and stuff like that. It’s going to be about Jesus, the Bible, Science, and World Religions!! At first I was kinda bummed, but when I think about it, these topics have actually been so interesting to me. I honestly can’t wait to hear more about this stuff! So, here I am, writing this blog at 2:25am when I should be packing right now. But I was just really excited and I had to put this all down on this blog…as a reminder of how excited I am. Haha! I will update, or whatever (maybe), when I get to the hotel. FREE INTERNET! Thank God!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Quarter Century Marker

Image
On March 28, 25 years ago... I entered the world at 9:18pm, weighing in at 6 lbs 15 oz. It was just my mom & I then, because my dad was still in the Philippines. It's crazy to see where I am today and what I have gone through in the past 25 years--the only 25 years of my life. It has definitely been a roller coaster of events, emotions, and circumstances. Such experiences in my life may not have been what I expected or planned, but my eyes have been opening up to the way God has always been involved from the very beginning. My journey in knowing God personally involves various people and events, at different stages in life, that have shaped my values and convictions to this day. I wish I could write down all of those wonderful incidents, but alas, I cannot recall every single one. I will say that there are few significant moments in my life which were definite God-moments--where He has been leading me to where He wants me to be, right now. *** I have come to know G...
Read more

I Know Who I Am

Today I felt like crap...twice (over the same thing). I've fallen into that lie that Satan loves to sell me--the lie that I'm fat and that my physical body is ugly. It's a popular product that many girls & women so easily accept. It's a sad truth and an unfortunate reality. How many people have called themselves "fat" after stuffing themselves from a buffet restaurant? But how many still call themselves "fat" after skipping a few days from eating? Ok yea, I haven't gone to the extreme of not eating for a day but I do have those feelings of being "fat" even though my weight is considered appropriate for my height. And no matter how many times my friends or family tell me I "look" fine, I could not come to terms with it in my head. When I notice that my clothes are not fitting right, I become disappointed in myself. We're constantly being bombarded with how the world defines as beautiful. I read somewhere that what...
Read more

Last Entry for 2012

Image
Another year is coming to a close and all I can think is... This year has gone by super fast! Well, I had hoped to write more entries since my last update, but I guess I can write a quick one just to summarize a few highlights of 2012: 1. GRAD SCHOOL So yes, I finally was able to graduate with my Masters in Social Work! When I look back at my time during the program, I just think of how fast it's gone by. I remember how each semester I wondered if I was going to pass, thinking that there might be the off chance I have to retake the class and get held back another semester. I guess you could say I was a little paranoid. BUT I'm so thankful for the handful of people who are quick to remind me of God's faithfulness and His all sufficient grace. 2. HEALTH Yea...so, I can definitely say that my diet has been increasingly healthy if compared to previous years where only about less than 10% of what I consumed were raw/steamed vegetables. When I was doing the elimination di...
Read more