IT IS A CHOICE!

I am happy. Incredibly happy. Because I chose to. And I deserve it. :) 

Tomorrow, I shall conquer my fear. Tomorrow, for the first time, yes. For the first time, I'll be stepping out of the legendary, Arch of the Centuries. Tomorrow is my most awaited Baccalaureate Mass. I've always been excited about this. Hence, I've always feared, and never dared going out of it, since the day of our Freshmen Walk, I promised myself that I wouldn't break it until I could officially call myself a Thomasian. I couldn't hardly believe it. For it is going to happen tomorrow. It's as if, it was only yesterday when I first entered the Pontifical, Royal, and Catholic University. It's as if, it was only yesterday since I first embraced and accepted a pledge to be a bonafide Thomasian. I was one of those lucky, and blessed children, given the chance to develop and improve, even more. Four years ago, it was only a dream. I was dreaming and aiming to be called a "Thomasian." It's as if, it was only yesterday since I first wore my AB uniform, properly, together with Philosophy. I had no idea that it would be that difficult. I didn't even consider that, I would face tribulations in it. And I guess, I was wrong, Philosophy changed me. Four years ago, I was just a Quadricentennial baby, and now.... I'll soon be called Thomasian Golden Artlet-Graduate. University of Santo Tomas, St. Raymund's de Penafort, building! Thank you for being my second home. You may not be my ultimate dream university, but you helped me bring out the best in me. You helped me seek for my ultimate dream. And as we separate ways tomorrow, I am not going to say "Good bye", rather I'd say, "See you, and 'til we meet again." I never knew, I'd say this, but I'd learn to. I LOVE YOU, UST. THANK YOU FOR BEING A HUGE PART OF ME.