I’ll not bother going into details but I’ve received great news (I must say this post is a tad late since I received said news 2 days earlier) that I got accepted into the BS Family Life and Child Development Program in UP Diliman. This came as a total surprise for me since I was sure I wasn’t going to make the cut. I vividly remember my interviewer telling me “harsh reality” (her own words) that out of the many applicants in my category (transferees from other UP campuses) only 5 would be admitted and I was then the 13th applicant they were interviewing. I prepared myself for the worst: rejection and disappointment —from my parents and of course myself. I evaded ringing the College secretary’s office to ask for the results because I was scared. 

Then Tuesday morning I had this feeling that I could not avoid this issue any longer since June is slowly creeping in and I had decisions to make. With utmost confidence I texted my tita, to kindly check up on the results. From the moment I sent that text I felt tense and anxious at the same time wishing that she’d reply in a week or something cause I didn’t know if I was ready. Fifteen minutes passed and I received a reply. It took me about 5 minutes to ready myself to read the message, which said: “You passed. Call them to verify.” I knew I should’ve relaxed after reading that message but I got more nervous instead because now I was filled with hope that I actually did get in but at the same time I had to verify it, meaning there was still a chance that I may not have gotten in. 

Funny thing was that I had no idea what number to call since there were no office numbers even on the internet. I grew tired but another text from my tita came in saying that I ranked 3rd and I had to really call to confirm my slot. My eyes filled with tears after reading the message. This time the assurance that I really got in was so amazing that I locked myself in my room to pray to God, thanking Him for assuring me and guiding me. I also took my sweet time to celebrate alone (I know, pathetic) but for the first time, after months of going back and forth from school to school, beating and just barely meeting deadlines, I actually was able to let out a huge breath of relief. 

Today I was able to finally confirm my slot and hopefully my transactions in UPM will run smoothly so I can enlist and enroll soon. 

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Papa was pleased with the news so he gave me a little extra summer “ka-ching” to spend on anything I want and what better way to burn a hole in your pocket than to exchange money for a hopefully awesome hardbound read. 

Magnifique.

(Source: jasonmagbanua.com)

-Maurice Sendak (1928-2012)

The literary world experienced a great loss today with the passing of one of the most famous writers and illustrators of children’s literature, Maurice Sendak. I grew up reading Where the Wild Things Are and staring at drawings of Little Bear. I’m just glad I was one of those kids who grew up with influences such as this man. Thank you, Mr. Sendak, thank you.

Allow me to share with you what I like to believe were his parting words. Now I know we weren’t close but we shared the exact sentiments.