‘The Previously Unheard Tale Was Now Being Told’

Even though my early adulthood pointed in the opposite direction, receiving a college degree
was one of my proudest achievements. It is hard to believe that the glory days are finally here,
and I can't stand this ever-amazing-shit special day without throwing off my essay-like caption.
First things first, this is without a doubt the best photo I have ever taken in my 23 years of life. I
mean, just look at that smile, the hair, and the maroon dress. Isn’t that fabulous?
 
The super-messed diary
After posting this image to social media, I began to believe that my journey through college was
about to lead to some crazy-shit revelations. Well, with regards to that, when I was a freshman in
college and told my family and friends about my intended job path, they began to envision me as
a slack future biologist after I graduated from college. However, I have since learned that my
entire life has been a lie. I officially stopped deluding myself in the exact year 2019; in that year,
I asked myself, "Why would I keep dwelling on this course (BS Biology major in Animal
Science) when it gives me no future?" "Personally," I told myself, "do not let your foot stand
those shoes that aren't fit for you." As the older of my two siblings, I need to set high standards
for myself, both in academic and practical dilemmas. Every time my family begged me to drop
out of college, I felt immense strain and became anxious. I pursue another degree, and by doing
so, fate has partially set me on my current course for senior high school (TVL). I enjoy
attempting to pique their interest, but as time passed, I found myself enslaved to BTVTEd-Home
Economics Teacher, which is my current curriculum. Fortunately, I just started it, and I like the
academic setting. I can't wait to start school again. My life has always been influenced by
education. What's troubling about this is that I didn't confess this entire issue to my family and
friends for three to four years and a half. Because of their high expectations, reliance on me, and
pride in their firstborn son, I am unable to express how I feel at those times. Imagine how I said I
was set with a career that was ready to go, but I was mistaken.
I ran into a lot of awkward and embarrassing situations during those times. To begin with, let me
express how proud my family and friends are of me. Whenever we get together, they often
proclaim that I will soon join the ranks of the town's elite. But, to be completely honest with you,
owning the gem title that refers to "SUMMA CUM LAUDE" is much harder. Even though I was
admitted to one of the most prestigious campuses of Mindanao State University, everything
turned out badly when I blew it by messing up the whole thing. Every time they want to
introduce me to their friends or other coworkers, they use that running title, which makes my
difficulties even harder. I'm privately laughing, hurt, and disappointed, but I'm also genuinely
scared about them since this has the potential to destroy their hearts. As a result of my failure to
win any of the three university titles (SUMMA, MAGNA, or CUM), I feel as though I did not hit
the target squarely. I'm upset about this, but as time passes, I understand why. As I give you my
perspective here, I hope you can see how I'm feeling. I eventually put on the coordinating cap
and maroon gown, so I guess that's all that matters.
I started to perspire as soon as I told them that this rolling bat was frightening. I felt like I was
carrying the entire universe during those moments because of the burden I carried, which caused
my flesh to tremble like crazy. I'm not sure how they would respond to this.
The Awakening
It is disheartening, as you all correctly point out. No one is outraged as much as my family,
especially my mother, who is sitting here inches from me. She even refutes all of the lies I have
told her, such as when I begged for money to buy clinic supplies like medical equipment,
dissection tools, and the like, when in reality the money would be used to cover my living
expenses as a student-teacher. Although it wasn't all that horrible, I'm still lying. Regarding my
pals, they had a variety of reactions: some were disappointed, some claimed that I wouldn't be
able to make it, which is why I shifted, and many other obnoxious ideas.
College is a wild ride, and everyone has to ride it to survive while attempting to avoid falling off.
Bitch, please. Okay, let's get started. Please continue listing the seats, as I know we're all
accountable for the thesis writing and financial parts.
That question is terrible as it is. First of all, teaching is one of the noblest professions. Some
would ask, "Why are you taking up this course when, in fact, you can do and pick so much better
than that?" This is my area of expertise, my calling, and my love. But more than anything, I'm
taking this course because I want to reach out to the students' hearts and help them get ready to
compete on a global scale in the years to come. I hereby formally introduce myself as a member
of the teaching force. Therefore, stop saying that because it has been dubbed the most racist line
ever.
At some point, I begged for forgiveness to put a stop to this drama, and when I explained myself
to them, they eventually all learned their lesson. If we statistically evaluate the number of years
that I have suffered versus theirs, it is evident what the difference is.
Who doesn't desire to succeed in life? Everyone in this world aspires to success, but not
everyone can experience it because they do not know how. To be successful, you must make
some decisions, decide what you want to achieve, and develop a strategic plan that will serve as
a roadmap for achieving your goals. Because it equips you with the required skills to succeed
and trains you for a career, college is one of the resources you can use to be successful. It will
give you the confidence you need in yourself to achieve anything you set your mind to in life if
you are successful in college.

Acknowledgment
You can have a lot of motivation, but what's important is to maintain it and to be determined to
learn what you need to succeed. Things happen when people are willing to do whatever it takes
to attain what they want. And what about these reasons am I so proud of, appreciative of, and
glad for in the world?
I don't even know where to begin with my super-mom, but let me just say that I adore you and
will do so always. You are my living superhero, and as a huge Marvel fan, I want to thank you
for making me feel like a sister when I was low and for all the inspiration, encouragement, and
even financial help you have given me. I can never express my gratitude to you enough for being
such a decent person.
Papa, I want to thank you as well for always putting the family at the center of our lives. I simply
want you to know that you are the best provider, the best employer I ever had, the best source of
financial resources, the best man in the entire universe, the busiest person I know, the family's
chief time-chaser, and the hardest-working father in the Milky Way. You are aware of how much
I adore you; your mother and you both are amazing. As always, I love you both.
In appreciation for my sisters, I just want to say that you guys are the most obnoxious and
slothful girls I've ever met. I can't wait to travel locally and spend my salary with you people; I
have other plans for international travel.
Thank you to my aunts and uncles as well for supporting everyone, especially for allowing
yourselves to be the backbone of my money. Thank you for your love and support, cousins. To
my eldest cousin, Ate Che, I am so proud, confident, and even feeling so sexy with what I have
now. Mindanao State University's Main Campus wouldn't have become my alma mater if you
hadn't introduced this renowned university to me. I want to thank my pals for their support and
belief in me; now I'm just hoping some beers, vodkas, and tequilas kick in. In addition, it takes a
lot of liquid from Mariana Trench to moisten the very foundation of my existence. This applies
to all of my close friends, family members, random internet suckers, and strangers who keep
making fun of me, praying for my demise, and not believing what I am capable of. Do it again.
In general, your generosity is unbelievable, unfathomable, and extraordinary. I've run out of
words. You didn't ask, but I swear I'll pay back all you spent. Without your ladders, I would not
be able to climb to the top of the hacksaw. I cherish you all so much. There is too much to look
forward to in my future profession, but I must first pass the board exam. Folks, this is the real
world.

Friendly Reminder
Please do not rely on your parents, grandparents, barkada, or kainuman when making academic
decisions, freshmen. If you are reading this, please make the right choice that perfectly embodies
your passion since, in the end, you will be the only one to benefit from it, regardless of the
results. Keep in mind that regrets do not come first; you are aware of this.
 
I don't approach the application procedure lightly. For more than a year, I have been fervently
pursuing this goal.
A recent college graduate signs off.

Mark Lester Jacosalem Tanguan

BTVTEd-Home Economics
Academic Excellence Awardee