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How many times have I found it suitable to quote myself just to prove this point..
"The world will provide you with so many opportunities. All you have to do is be brave enough to give them a shot."
I'm pretty sure that was a busy week, having exams and a revision of my thesis proposal to worry about. But when I saw that fancy little poster near the student government office one time in March, I just knew! I knew I wouldn't sleep that night, and I knew I had to make up a silly excuse as to why I won't be able to pass that review of related literature the next day. I had to work on something else, and I made no hesitations!
I remember staying up until 4 am that night, writing, researching, articulating, and thinking ... "holy eff I better get accepted in this thing cos otherwise.... "
Well I did get accepted. :-) Actually, I got a call for a panel interview for the regional finals first. My mom bought me a new corporate-looking dress (not the point), and I successfully explained my project proposal to a group of judges. (hehe yeah that's what I wanted to emphasize)
Then, I got a call again. I already saved their number as "Bayer", so when that name flashed on my phone as an incoming call one sweaty day in Divisoria.. I JUST KNEW!!! I knew I got in already! Hahaha cos otherwise, why would they call? To break my heart and say "girl please nice try!" NO. I got in :) And the first thing I said upon picking up was a very pretentious... "Hi! Who's this?"
2 months of preparations and delays, and now I only have 3 weeks left to implement my project proposal - the installation of decorated rainwater collectors in DLSU and in Gawad Kalinga Baseco Village. We're done with the fund raising, and now we're in the process of decorating the drums. Once I get the final list of materials needed, we will conquer the hardware store and finally begin the installation. Then we'll have a week or so to evaluate the project.
I'm trying to come to terms with myself here, as to what my motivation was for joining this competition.
(1) I had a green idea.
(2) I wanted to go to Germany. For free.
(3) It was the perfect chance for me to do something I was interested in, and actually get recognized for it
We don't say it out loud right, but this is my blog and I really don't feel like studying right now. So can we all just admit, that of course we want to get acknowledged for our bright ideas and efforts. In fact, we sometimes hate it when we don't!
Good thing some kind of growing up and learning within me took place..
Right now, I'm forgetting that this is a competition. I'm just really happy, cos it's as if everything is finally starting to fall into place. And I'm getting all the support and help I need to make this a success. Also, there are 11 other people like me right now, doing different things, but for the same purpose.
Over-all, I'm just really thankful that I was put in this position to be an advocate for something I care about. Parang, teka teka, naniniwala talaga kayo sa mga ginagawa ko? Tinutulungan niyo talaga ako? That's just really how I feel right now. And I couldn't be more thankful.
PS. Actually I'm really nervous. The deadline is so near!!