I find it funny how my interests change over the years. I'm now 24 but I can never say that I have an engrossment over one thing only. I am as fickle as the wind!
When I was a child, I was always out in the sun playing with my neighbors. Hide-and-seek, syato, bato-lata, chinese garter, and even dakpanay... I think I played most of the games that the children in the 90's play save the rougher ones like basketball. What did I get out of that? Hmmm...aside from scratches, bruises, and on rare occasions, deep wounds, I also got a lot of reprehensions for coming home late. Thanks Mom!
In high school, my interests shifted a bit. I remember becoming a volleyball addict! Also, it was at this time that I learned to write songs and play the guitar (and a little bit of the piano as well). I was just hooked to song writing that I was able to compose two songs for our graduation. One was called Ibulong Mo sa Hangin and the other one was Holding Back. I don't want to brag but I'm kind of proud of the things that I was able to accomplish in high school. Who wouldn't? I was such a dummy in grade school but ended up being in the top ten in high school!
College...I got involved in a church and it was there that I realized that I could sing, and that I have enough physical and mental coordination to play drums. I also tried reading notes and played more of the piano... and the guitar...and the bass! One girl band! Just kidding. But yes, I got inclined to a lot of popular Christian songs. I also was actively involved in Bible studies, and in teaching kids about God's love. Next up was a dramatic change in my academics. I shifted to Math from Development Communication. From being artsy to being geeky... eeeeeeeeeeekk!!!!! But I still believe I am a middle brainer because my room doesn't look like it's occupied by an authentic, totally committed left brainer! LOL
And now...I'm taking further studies in Math. Regrets... regrets... For a time I thought that everything about grad school is hogwash. But then, despite all of the trouble that I got myself into, I still learned a lot...especially about life. With Math becoming something that I have to do unwillingly because of a contract, another interest sparked. BADMINTON! Yeah, baby! Twice in a week, my playmates and I exhaust ourselves in this very addictive game. I hope I won't get too strayed from my studies though. Hihihi.
I often wonder what my next set of interests will be. In my fantasies, I see myself as a great cook, a traveler of the world, a multilingual, a top athlete, a rich businesswoman, a famous singer/songwriter, a sought-after makeup artist, a caring lover, and a doting mother. Aaaah... I can always dream on...can't I?
Whew! It's time to wake up from this bubble dream. I have to study now. Boooooooooo.... =)
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