Life's Not So Bad

I talked with my dad on the phone yesterday and told him my standing. He asked me what happened and all that. I couldn't give a good reason (don't have any!). I had been expecting the worst but he just said that I should do better in the finals. He'd pray for me and hope for the best.

One thing I know, dad doesn't play mind games so I know reverse psychology isn't his thing with his kids. I'm really glad my parents are sincere and didn't pressure me too much on studies. I guess I've been straining myself to pleasure them with my grades.

With all the things that happened in my academic life, I wanted to thank my friends: Jem, Kris, aR, Adlai and Shabby. You've been supportive and made me look at the brighter things in life. Kris, aR, ipinagdasal ko finals natin. Nagpamisa ako! But of course, sa atin pa rin nakasalalay grades natin. God's there to give us inspiration.

I remember my Social Studies teacher who told us this during the test:

When you feel like failing,

You can look up for inspiration,

You can look down in desperation,

But never sideways for information.

Recently, I've been hooked up to this song...decided to post the lyrics...

Even when it seems that nothing can go right
and you want to just give up,
if you close your eyes,
you can see the world from your heart.

In this world when life can be so tough
You must be strong
Just believe in yourself and don't you fear
So open up your mind and close your eyes
Take another look from the other side

Even on a lonely night, when you wander afraid,
you may be alone now, but
your feet can take you however far you want to go, so

Just hold on tight, because if you close your eyes,
look inside yourself, there's a shining light there.
Yes, I want you to believe in everything.
You can take another look from the other side

Just hold on tight, even if your heart is breaking.
Reach into your soul, even if you can't see tomorrow.
Yes, if you have the strength to live,
You can take another look from the other side,
until you find all that is love...

I wish for you to have the strength
to make it through this world,
so open up your mind,
and you'll be able to see...

Just remember you are not alone
So don't you fear
Even though you're miles away
I'm by your side
So open up your mind and close your eyes
I'll be there for you no matter where you are

The stars may live for a long time, but that doesn't mean
that the same days will repeat over and over forever.
No one can see into tomorrow.