It's a 'No'

Last summer, the idea of taking up a post graduate course came into my mind. I thought of taking up a Masters Degree but the course I wanted is not available here. So I decided to take up my dream post grad course when I was in college. I told myself I will finish it whatever happens. A very traumatic incident in our family also happened, which urged me to take up such course.

Upon the start of classes, I requested Dad to remove the TV from my room so that I could really focus on my readings. I even asked a bag from my sister where I could place at least two Law books (which my family calls 'Bibliya') at the same time. I also told everybody in the house to excuse me from house chores for four years since there would be no time for me to do such stuffs for I have to read after classes after work hours.

I inculcated in my mind that I will take up the nerve wrecking, brain cracking Bar exams after four years and be a lawyer after five years. The zest had always been here in my heart and mind, specially that my family, colleagues, and Boss have been supportive of me from my taking the entrance exam up to going out earlier from the office so as not to be late in classes. Most of my friends though were skeptic about my decision. Some even laughed at it, which is made me feel insulted. Well, I am happy to say that I have answered accurately the questions thrown to me during recitations, modesty aside.

The second month of classes came and my work was shrinking into my system that started my absences from classes since I could not read for the next lessons anymore. Yes, I do not go to classes whenever I am not prepared. This has always been my attitude since elementary. Fortunately though, when I was still an undergrad, my focus then was only on my studies so I was always prepared then. I tried to catch up with my studies but things happening now say "Kia, it's a No to lawyering." These "things" I want to keep for myself.

So, it's a "Yes". I am conceding.

I do not regret the expenses and efforts I incurred for at least I have experienced what it is like to study in the Best Law School in Southern Luzon. And this very short experience, worth it! It added my confidence and of course fed me some knowledge I was craving for.

I love my work and will not do anything to compromise it.