Unforgettable Times in My Life - When I Turned 18 and My College Days

So far, my high school life seemed more of a blessing after all and going to college would be fun again. I was looking forward to be in College and meet more people and enjoy my life as free as I can. I did live a free kind of life when I was in college. i could go to places during free times and breaks. i get to eat to different food chains near and around the school (the real reason why I chose to be in St. Scholastica's College, Manila). Of course, go out and stroll in malls with my peers. I was also glad because I was able to have my prayer meeting with my fellow YFC brothers and sisters in DLSU and get to research in their library. But, somehow, when I turned 18, things got a little awkward for me and I feel strange about it. Because I was a grantee, I don't pay a single cent for my tuition fee. I only pay for miscellaneous fees and I also have to work in school and complete 60 hrs. a semester. I also get 500 bucks as my monthly allowance from the school. When I finally reached my age of 18, I told myself that I had to be what I am, and become what I want to be ---A TEACHER. I pursued my degree majoring in English. And of all the subjects, why English? Because I know I could get anywhere having English as a major. I was your typical student then. My grades weren't that bad. I got the first 3 letters in the alpahabet for a grade. I get to know more about myself, everyday. I related to alot of independent people mostly from the MassCom block and the Interior Design class. Well, maybe because I am inclined to the arts than the sciences. ^-^ Nonetheless, I made friends more in college. It's also during these times in my life where I get to buy the things I like after saving some amount for myself from the allowance I get. I don't want and I DON'T LIKE the feeling that I'll be asking money from my Inay just for my consumption in school (unless I'm really flat broke). I spend for my lunch and snacks where I never get enough of the crepé (yummy!!!=9)either banana, mango or peaches (of course I need a variety so I won't puke afterwards and want more of it). Even the "manangs" know exactly my kind of taste. I was busy trying out different cuisines in the canteen the way i was busy thinking about my classes. It was also during this time of my life where I can say that I was really studious. I often go to the library to read the books I'm interested in. I also get to borrow the books I need for my assignment and researches. It wasn't hard looking for a book because I just I have to press some keys, type in the titles or the auihtor's name from an eCatalog and presto! I know where to look for it. My classmates and friends would often ask me if I can still move or do it. In a firm way, I assure them, that I still can. They would often see me going to the library or see me reading some hand-outs on a cofee table. But, to my blockmates, I was serious in my studies but I was still easy-go-lucky. Well, I don't want to be hard on myslef you know. At long breaks, my boyfriend (ex-boyfriend) and I see each other in the University Mall just infront of our school. I get to mingle with his friends, too. They study in DLSU. Some from the main, some from Benilde. Sometimes, we get to eat together in Green Archers (spaghetti anyone?), in Jollibee, in Wendy's, in KFC, or in McDo. We had a great time together though I was always nagging him. But, it cam to a point where I need to be tested with my own patience. .... To be continued.