and the pressure's on...BRING IT ON, BABY! =))
Just sharing the good news cause I rarely feel this smart. =)) Sure, I have a feeling they send it out to most international students, but who caaaaares?! Nyahahahahha! =D
Was taking a shower when I got a message from my mom downstairs. CIA package just arrived. So I came flying out of my room to get it. In my bathrobe, with my towel turban on my head, I rip open the package. Lalalalala...Acceptance letter was expected...then I turn the page and viola...
June 10, 2008
Paula De Pano
*Address*
Dear Paula,
I am pleased to let you know that you have been selected to receive one of our High Impact Leader Scholarships. This prestigious merit award is based on your academic achievement, leadership and experience.
Your High Impact Leader Scholarship will be $3000.00, and will be repeated in subsequent years provided you maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.2 or better. This scholarship will be included in your Award Letter from the Financial Aid Office, along with any other financial aid you will receive.
Congratulations! You should be proud of your accomplishments. We look forward to your joining us as you begin your journey to a successful culinary career as a CIA alum.
Sincerely,
Pat Arcuri
Director of Financial Aid
From the CIA Website:
High-Impact Leader Scholarships
The CIA seeks students who have demonstrated academic excellence and will go on to become leaders in the foodservice industry. High-Impact Leader Scholarships will be awarded to students identified through the admissions process. A separate scholarship application is not necessary. These scholarships will be renewable annually with a grade point average of 3.2 or better.
*happy dance!!!* Reading it made me think..."What the hell?! I didn't apply for any scholarships!"
Because (1) I was tamad to do applications for them, (2) Merit-based scholarships are far-fetched for me since I'm a B-student until Enderun (even though I almost didn't make it to the DL). But now that this came in, I'll try for the Cream of the Crop Merit Scholarships, which has a $20000/year grant...I might make it. I wish. Hahahaha. Who cares, I'm going to at least try! Yay! =D
It just makes me super happy. =D The giddiness is still there...Sure, 3k doesn't make such a big dent in the annual tuition, but it's the fact that I'm smart enough to get a merit-based scholarship! ME! A B-Student got the scholarship! Who knew!? =)) I feel as smart (okay, not as smart) as my genius seester. =))
Anyway, got to hang out with the twins and May today. Got to see Auntie Josie again after a while of not seeing her. I love talking to her, honestly. At first, during the first few times, it was uncomfortable but after a while, she's someone who makes sense and observes the same things that I see. And we did agree on some points about current situations--that was very interesting to know. Charchar, Lovie, and Chingpats weren't able to make it. Pooh. KUNG FU PANDA!!!! It's Nickiebear on screen! =)) Nyahahahahhaha!
Ooooh...Also got to hang out with Assbitch last night in a random turn of events that led us to Fully Book's Starbucks Smoking Area. MIA for the last few months only to hear that he spent the last couple of months traipsing in, of all places, NAPA VALLEY! Damn you, you didn't even try to reserve a seat in the French Laundry! SACRILEGE! Nyahahhaha! Happy Birthday, Antonini! You suck! You didn't tell me it was going to be your birthday today! Kaya pala you were already drunk! =))
Stop.
Take Care.
Hubris is a fatal flaw.
Pride cometh before the fall.
Underestimating people is a baaaad, baaaaad thing.
Assess.
Mean it. Mean it, AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
Acting upon it shows that you are sincere.
You've got nothing more to lose so DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
For you own sake, my dear.