ACT & FAIL, FAIL & LEARN, LEARN & SUCCEED

For my 23 years of existence, I have to admit that I’ve been through a lot of painful and joyful struggles in my life, I’ve been carrying through me sweet and bitter memories of yesterdays, and throughout this journey, I always lived up to one motto and that is “ Act & Fail, Fail & Learn, Learn and Succeed”.

Yes, I do believe that learning from our failures is the best key ingredient for us to achieve our target success in life and I was able to prove this out. I was just a typical young boy then dreaming of so many things in life… I wanted to be a teacher and here I am now, A full pledge Educator enjoying sharing my knowledge and experiences to ordinary young minds. I wanted to be an Accountant, and here it goes, after 5 years of solving arduous long problems in accounting, burning the midnight oil and reading thick and hard to understand accounting journals and books, I am now practicing this profession on a part time basis in a reputable institution. But Did I achieve all of these easily? The answer is absolutely NO!

Enormous failures came through my life before I attain what I have right now, but these failures did not became my hindrance in not pursuing and striving again, in fact These failures became my learning ground to dream and move on all over and over again. I’ve failed many times but my whole body is stronger now because of them. I have learned a lot about facing life through my failures, I became so disciplined and knowledgeable every step of the way. In short, Failures are ongoing learning lessons that we have to live by.

This motivating matter is coincidence related to the kerygma magazine that I bought 2 days ago at St Paul located at SM City Pampanga; it is a catholic inspirational magazine. The magazine’s theme for this month’s issue is “FAIL YOU WAY TO SUCCESS! Rising each time you fail guarantees victory- and strong knees.” Sounds interesting right? Yes, indeed, but the stories featured here were not only interesting but definitely exalting and inspirational.

Let me share you 1 of the stories inside this magazine which was undeniably galvanized me and I’m sure can inspire a lot of people like you experiencing this kind of battle in life.

This is a story of a young dentist finally made it after 4 struggling takes in the dental board exam. Dr. Ariel Palma was indeed an achiever since childhood, He is not a quitter, in fact he does everything in his power and means just to attain what he wants in life, but like an ordinary person, he also possess weaknesses, when things get tough to him, he becomes complacent.

He took up dentistry for 11 years when in fact in the regular sense it must have been 6 years, but there are reasons behind these things definitely. He began taking the course in 1991 at Centro Escolar University; He even joined Singles for Christ in 1994. At the start he was not that active until he was given a great responsibility of being appointed as one of the leaders of the said organization where he has to spend extra time.

The last two years of his supposedly six year dentistry course which is more of clinical requirements was indeed made Dr. Palma experience a great battle, because it is in these years where the dentistry students have to perform actual dental procedures like tooth extraction, dental filling, oral prophylaxis, root canal, etc. on live patients. But his obstacle became more severe in his last year where his patient for the root canal procedure backed-out and he had a difficulty finding a replacement. With this He wasn’t able to proceed to Clinic 3 and Clinic 4 and as an effect He was not able to graduate as scheduled in 1997.

This situation in his life made him lost his momentum and quit in his studies, also because his parents could no longer afford for his tuition fee that is why. But that instance turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as He was able to reflect on the condition. He thought that being the chapter head of SFC then, he has to be a role model to his members. He even asked himself “How could I be an Effective Leader if I hadn’t yet finished my studies?” After the said realization, He enrolled again the following semester with the help of his brother as the financier with gigantic perseverance. And finally He graduated in March 2002.

But the great fight and failures in his life didn’t stop there. In May 2002, He took the Dental board Exam without reviewing, He was very confident that he will make it because He believes that he is smart, but with that being so confident, He passed in the practical part but failed in the theoretical part of the exam which made him having a conditional status. For your information, the Dental Board Exam has two parts: theoretical and practical.

With great hope, He took the board exam again but the theoretical part only this time in December 2002. This time he just reviewed on his own but not that serious because He gave so much time attending community gatherings and meetings of SFC over reviewing for the board. Like the 1^st take, He believed that he could make it this time but He was disappointingly wrong. He didn’t make it once again.

After a year, He enrolled this time in the Review Center to prepare for the May 2003 exam, He still keep attending various activities in the said community and unfortunately

He failed again the 3^rd take. This time became so tedious on his part; he began questioning the Lord, He said “Lord, I have been serving YOU. Why didn’t you grant my request?” His self-esteem rapidly tumbled. He took himself away from friends and relatives, even gatherings and reunions to avoid questions.

To have a break from a stressful exam, He decided to work as a dental assistant to his friend’s clinic; He also became a project consultant for a toothpaste company. In August 2006, He tried his luck abroad; He applied at Australian Dental Council but with great frustration, he was turned down by the latter because he was not a board passer. This circumstance serve as a wake up call for him to try once again the board exam, but this time, was totally different, He took off a break from his services in the community to be totally focus in his review.

For the 4^th time, he took once again the board exam, but this time with extreme confidence and determination, and with God’s goodness, He Finally Made it this time, He is now a Certified Dentist! (Congrats, Doc)

Right after He passed the Board Exam, He took up as its Post Graduate Studies, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry.

After He graduated, He was able to put up his first clinic which was officially opened on January 20, 2008 in Quezon City. And with God’s kindness, He was able to open another clinic in Makati last March 2009. According to him, He regards his profession as a service and not just an income provider; His rates are low compared to other clinics in Quezon City. He helps the patients who are short of cash; in fact, he allows them to pay the balance later. (Wow! A Good Samaritan in the Making)

Dr, Palma currently serves as a Unit head of Singles for Family and Life in Our Lady of Consolacion Parish, Mira Nila, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

As parting words for Dr. Palma with what he went through in his life, here is what he said “What happened to me was truly a humbling experience. I realized that it is not enough to be confident or to believe in what one can do to succeed. I learned that I also have to discipline myself. Know my limitations, review and set the right priorities, strike a balance in each area of my life, do my part by taking the necessary action and allow God to take over the areas I have no control of. My failures became my greatest teacher. I learned my lessons the hard way but it was all worth it. Failures may be bitter but it made my successes sweeter.”

After reading the said story of Dr. Palma, I can’t avoid but remember my days when I am also in the state of reviewing for my Board Exam like him, I also tried everything to pass the board exam but unfortunately, I had 2 failing takes. I also questioned the Lord then because like him, I am also an active member of various religious organizations. But I realized then after that I should not question the Lord because He is doing what is just right for us.

This story gave me so much hope to strive again, in fact I’m planning right after I graduate from my Post graduate degree soon, I will try my luck again for the 3^rd time. I do pray with great faith that I will make it this time like what Dr. Palma has achieved.

SWINE INFLUENZA A (H1N1) : A TRIGGER TO HUMANS LIFE

It was late last night when I received text messages from some friends forwarding me that A ( H1N1) is now initially spreading here in San Fernando, Pampanga. With regards to the message, it has been said that there was 1 patient residing at Angeles City Pampanga in Jose B. Lingad Hospital(JBL) who was confirmed as H1N1 victim.

Upon receiving the said message, I was totally alarmed and scared that I could not think very seriously... I was thinking of what can the virus do to destroy our health... It is really contagious as to the study is concerned, it can pass on from one person to another.

To help us eradicate the continous spreading of this infectious disease, here are some of the facts that we need to put in mind. These are the information that we must know to totally eliminate this communicable virus.

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Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu H1N1 flu virus )

What is swine flu?

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

Is the swine flu virus contagious?

CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known how easily the virus spreads between people.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How does swine flu spread

Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

How can someone with the flu infect someone else?

Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?

First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Are there medicines to treat swine flu?

Yes. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).

Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?

No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.

How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?

People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.

What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?

Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.

How long can viruses live outside the body?

We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. Frequent handwashing will help you reduce the chance of getting contamination from these common surfaces.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

• Try to avoid close contact with sick people

• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Source:http://www.gayelletv.com/swineflu.html

TV RATINGS: IS IT REALLY A BIG DEAL?

I was watching a program in Kapamilya last week when I was alarmed by an issue being talked about at the moment,,, the undying controversy of TV RATINGS... It is really an unending point of debate right? It is an intense dispute between the two giant networks claiming and bragging that they are the real no.1... It is an endless war between the Kapamilya ( ABS-CBN) and Kapuso (GMA 7)... But the big query is, whose really the best?


It is indeed not a doubt that TV Ratings is very significant in a certain TV Program of a certain network, because it is in here where the prospective advertisers will choose on where they will publicize their respective products. The said ratings will also help the public in figuring out which network has the most viewed shows.

But the very alarming war of these two giant stations is creating some sort of disturbance for us viewers...Actually, for me it is not even a big issue, I both patronized and watched the two networks, but recently I am always tuned in ABS , but that doesn't mean that I am a Kapamilya, No... It is such that there are selected programs in here that satisfy my taste as an audience.

Based on the recent TV rating figures that was published by AGB Nielsen, It shows that GMA 7 is number 1 in Mega Manila where the center of business is located, and ABS-CBN remained number 2 for the past 5 years and still trying to win back the throne which was previously in them. While TNS ( Taylor Nelson Sofres), the another Global Market Research which also conducts TV Rating Survey released a results showing that ABS-CBN is number 1 Nationwide... With these very confusing results, the public' posted comments from the various articles in the internet regarding this issue... There are comments saying that ABS is really number 1 while others claims that GMA is really the true number 1, some comments says that there are some alleged biases between the surveys,,, there is manipulation in short... ( Hay! Nakakabingi at nakakasakit ng ulo!) if I can just only shout STOP!!! so that they will close their mouth shot... It is really irritating!!!. It is like watching a race or a contest and everybody is claiming that they are the winner afterwards, and if they were declared the loser, they will complain and say that the results were manipulated or brought out by a biased decision etc. HELLO? what are competitions for?! if that is the case I guess We just stop forming things like this, because We are just trying to create a huge disaster. omg!

I believed that this sort of same issue of TV ratings between the two giant networks was previously being brought out to the court, but that one was a history,,, I am sure everybody was aware what was the judgment of that latter controversy.

The TV Rating Figures is a matter of a result brought out by accurate and credible data,,, but can we figure out if AGB and TNS were really credible? We can hardly say Yes, because these are known media research not only locally but also globally, but what if not? these means that the public is being deceived of spending millions of pesos of advertising their product into a certain program which is being declared as the most viewed where in fact it is not.

But what we really need, is the real score right?, simply the truth. The truth will set us free as the saying goes, but how? how can we achieve this reliability? I guess that will remains a query... For me the question of which is the leading station is not of matter, what is significant is that both networks are doing their best and spending money just to give us the quality entertainment that we need. I guess what is essential now is to focus on the major issue that our country is facing, what is it? the global financial crisis... We help one another, We help our nation, We help our country... indeed Philippines is still Philippines our home!

PROF. KM, NOW SIGNING ON!

" A college degree, and a teaching certificate define a person as a teacher, but it takes a hardwork and dedication to be one.- Paul McClure."

" Good teachers never say anything. What they do is create the conditions under which learning takes place.-S.I Hayakawa"

" The test of a good teacher is not how many questions he can ask his pupils that they will answer readily, but how many questions he inspires them to ask him which he finds it hard to answer.- Alice Wellington Rollins"

"The future of the world is in my classroom today, a future with the potential for good or bad... Several future presidents are learning from me today; so are the great writers of the next decades, and so are all the so-called ordinary people who will make the decisions in a democracy. I must never forget these same young people could be the thieves and murderers of the future. Only a teacher? Thank God I have a calling to the greatest profession of all! I must be vigilant every day, lest I lose one fragile opportunity to improve tomorrow.--Ivan Welton Fitzwater"

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It has always been my dream to be in the academe world since childhood but God just gave it just recently... Come and Join me as I narrate my simple journey towards this profession...

I will never forget when I was still young, during my grade school days... Me, my cousins and playmates have always this simple gathering at home, not to celebrate a party or what, but to play an educational game, what is it? someone will act as a teacher and others as students... I remember then, my older cousin ( Not to mention her name...hehe) and me always fight because I wanted to be the teacher then and she also likes to be the one,,, but the short argument did stopped easily, How? We both acted the teacher, no questions asked in short... wahaha!

Years had passed, Things were continuously changing, Variety of technological inventions are coming out our way, but not for me. I still hopes that someday I will achieve this one simple dream.

Until I reached my 4th year High School and just a few months from then, I am going to face already the very crucial part of my education life, the college life... so the major task that I have to accomplish then is to choose for a course that will fit the work I want to be in the future. I have to admit that I really had a formidable time then deciding what degree I am going to pursue, why? because ideally I really wanted to take Education but my mom doesn't want it. She wanted me to take Engineering because my dad was an Engineer, she wants me to take the foot steps of my dad, but 100.1%( eje, lampas talaga ng 100%) I don't like that course... why? maybe because I'm not use with the future work of the degree after graduation, so I under went various counselings with friends and also some religious people to help me ease the pressures I am experiencing then with my family.

As time passes by, divergent courses are coming in my mind, there was this AB Psychology, AB Masscom, Banking and Finance,,, and take note, none of those passed the taste of my mom... omg! very radical...

Few days before the decison making, I was able to talk to one of my good friend of mine, Fr. Jonathan Bartolome, I asked him for some piece of advice on what to do and with great gratitude, I was able to relieved myself from the fears that is scattering all over my brain after a short meaningful conversation. I felt like releasing a kilos of stress inside my body after wards.Thanks to him! Cheers!

The day of verdict came in, while taking the steps in the vicinity of UA, going to the Guidance Office, I feel the intense nervous inside,,, hoping that I will make the right decision, my mom then don't have any idea of the course that I am going to apply. Upon arriving the guidance office, I was asked rapidly by the Guidance Counselor, what is the course you are applying for? with my shocked,I just answered " Accountancy" but in my mind It was supposed to be Economics... what a twist, isn't? I still don't know what happen then... It is as if I'm not the one who answered then It was God... It's God choice, in short! so I just trusted the Lord with that choice, so I pursued the course for 5 years and luckily I finished with flying colors...( P.S. my mom aside from Engineering do like this course too,I guess my mom prayed for this that is why...I also began to love this course after 1st Semester... wahahaha , ang bilis ng recovery!)

While taking up the course, still my dream of becoming an educator was still active... I remember, my mom told me in one of our conversations, " Eventhough, you are not an education graduate, you can teach." So I lived up to that words of my mom, it gave me somewhat the boost to hope once again...

Right after graduation and the board exam, I was given the opportunity to work as a Commercial Finance Analyst at Coca Cola Bottler Philippines. Inc ( Manila), but I didn't last that long why? because I am longing for a work that is beyond routinary and not boring! so I decided to resign, and there came my idea of applying into a teaching job, and with luck, I was hired in two prominent schools... St. Nicolas College of Business and Technology where I taught as a full time Instructor and at STI College as a Part time....Wow, my dream became realized then... This is it! I am now an educator!

While practicing the profession, It entails a lot of sacrifices and a lottttttttttttt ( ganito karami..ehe!) of patience! my first semester was indeed very difficult, because I have to deal with different kinds of students with different personalities, but in God's Grace... Thank you, I survived! I prove then that Teaching really is not a profession but a vocation, a vocation to teach young minds and instill to them good and proper values... A great challenge! Dedication is also vital in this field, because if you don't have one, I guess you will end up deciding just to leave and moved to a new field. In addition, in the latter part of the semester, I was also given the opportunity to teach on my own Alma matter, the University of the Assumption, for a substitute status. ( astig diba? 3 schools agad, todo tinupad ang pangarap! whahaha)

Too many temptations are trying to hinder me from continuing this profession, there are a lot of reputable and known companies in the Philippines who attempts to hire me for an accounting position, in fact a while ago two companies called me and asked me if I'm available but I refused them and also the latter and still decides to go on in this job. Maybe because I am still enjoying sharing my knowledge and touching the lives of my students. But I am also very open to possibilities that sooner or later I will go back to my career field and practiced it... Teaching is just a part time job indeed but I just made it full time for a passion satisfaction!

Two weeks from now, I will be facing my life again in the 4 walls of classroom with my students, I know they maybe the different students I handled before, but that is the big challenge to me, to inspire and capture the minds of this new individuals and give them the proper knowledge that they deserve... definitely not serious all the time but with fun moments too... with this, Prof. KM, now signing on...


P.S. The following were some of the photos of my students at St. Nicolas College of Business and Technology last 1st and Second Semester

Meet my ever charming, talented and fabulous Advisory Class in the 2nd Semester, the BSBA-1A



Presenting the 1st Batch of BSBA Graduates.... the BSBA 4-A Batch 2009



My former advisory classes... The BSBA 3A and 3B

THE AGONY OF A HOPEFUL CPA!

It is now exactly 7:35pm on my clock, and just came from our last day of class in one of my subjects in Masteral... woooh! finally 1 subject down this summer and 1 subject still left. But that is not even a big deal!anyway, what is my topic in this blog?..uhm! ow, yap it is all about my continuing journey towards my goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant. ( it is still a journey... why? read the succeeding paragraphs.)

Yesterday, 1,231 out of unknown number of examinees were declared newly CPA's. Wow, what is nice to hear, isn't? It's been a while when they just studied accountancy course and then tried their luck in the review for 6 months or maybe for some, more than 6 months or even years just to be included among the lists! I know that they have experienced a very tough struggle before they reached that momentum in their lives.

I am a graduate of BS Accountancy and I took that up for 5 years... for some it may seem too long, but for us, it as if that couple of years were still insufficient to know everything and be prepared for the very arduous board exam in town. I became so diligent in my studies then, I sacrificed a lot of things just to accomplished all the requirements, solved all accounting problems, studied all accounting reports, and most likely meet the expectations and pressures of my professors. all of these I did just for one purpose to be a licensed CPA.


Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter, for graduates this may seem a start of venturing into a new life, a life within the 4 walls of huge offices, a life of facing the world of working environment. But this connotation is quite different for us, because graduation for us is just a start of great battle, a battle in facing our lives in the review school, a fight that will let us be away to our loved ones for a moment in time.


Coming May 2007, My classmates and I moved away to our new home in Manila, particularly in Espana. It was such a scary feeling the first time I stepped on the road of manila, maybe because for a fact that It is my first time to live here and also because of the environment itself. An environment that is quite dissimilar in the life in the province, but with the help of our Lord almighty, I was able to adjust myself easily and get at ease with the ambiance and the people.


The review was indeed very tiring, imagine We are going to wake up very early around 6am just to fix ourselves out and travel going to our review school which is PRTC located infront of UE, Manila Recto . Upon arriving the said school, We are going to get our reviewers for us to browse for a while and to be discussed during that day and the day after. I was very determined then at the start, but my determination was overshadowed by worries and expectations of families, relatives, friends, classmates and even my college school during the latter part of the review. I guess this is one big factor that made me so disturb during the board exam days.


October 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2007, the most awaited judgment days of all CPA reviewees, the days of our board exam. These days made our hearts beat so fast and minds so giggling... but out of it, the remarkable day for me, i guess is the last day, why? because it is also the day where i celebrate my birthday.... owwwww! what a birthday! a birthday full of prayers.... ehehehe. Prayers wishing that I will make it. During the evening, I thought my birthday would just end up like that, but i was wrong. the CPA examinees in our dorm prepared a simple farewell party for us to celebrate our last few days of stay, and the surprise in it... I was astonished because that evening as if became my birthday party, as they prepare some foods and take note,,, Richard from SLU, the Top 1 CPA Board Topnotcher then gave me a box of cake as a way of saying happy birthday... I was really touched because they made remember my day eventhough we just spend a few months together... The celebration didn't stop there, We also had some serious talks then of our plans after receiving the results,,, omg! I don't know what to say then, I just said definitely, I will celebrate and thank all the people who have prayed for me... Others said, they will spend a trip out of town to relax after a drastic review.


The day after the last day is the most crucial day of our lives, the result of the CPA Board Exam... I will never forget that moment, I was totally nervous, as if I'm competing for a pageant waiting for the winners to be announced... My whole body then was really shaking leading me not to eat my breakfast and lunch ( kaya pumayat lalo? eheh) The tense was really in its high level... Upon walking to CPAR, one of the CPA review schools, to see personally the results, I feel like an empty man not feeling anything.


Until We reached CPAR, this is it! We just said, most of the examinees were all shouting, You may hear somebody saying, "I made it!"... some were shouting very depressed saying what happen Lord!? Upon entering the vicinity of CPAR, you will be stopped by in some corridors as you see some examinees staying under the tables crying so loud as if a baby just came out from the womb of a mother. In short, variety of intense and mixed emotions really scattered the whole surroundings, and that is just normal. Upon reaching the wall were the results was posted. I rapidly look for the surnames who starts with letter "M" and with my frustration I wasn't there! WAAAAAAh! huhuhu! I askd my friend angela then how about her? She said very calmly, I also didn't made it ! ( Parang pasan namin ang daigdig nun!)


After seeing the nighmare results, We left very slowly CPAR... We were very silent while walking until I said to Angie, I guess We need a peaceful environment, We just go to UST First... UST became a witness of our crying moments then. We cried and cried until the last tears in our eyes fell down. Afterwards, We decided to come back to the dorm and upon taking the road going there, my mom unexpectedly called me, the only words I first said to my mom " Ma, Magreview ku ulit ne?" and my mom rapidly replied in a low voice " Wa" upon hearing that answer, I feel that there is still life after this... Yes! I said to myself, I am going to make it the 2nd time around.


I took up my second review at RESA Review School, one of the Top Caliber CPA Review Schools in the Philippines, but because I'm going to stay again in Manila and I need money to pay for my rent, I decided to work. With my luck, 4 days after the result in my 1st take... I was hired at Coca Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc. ( COKE) Manila as Commercial Finance Analyst. It was a very infrangible working and at the same time reviewing, it really takes a lot of efforts and time management to cope up with it... Due to the bulk of workloads, I decided to resign 3 months after... to focus on my review.


I came back to pampanga to have a self study in the weekdays and attend the review school in the weekends...My life then was full of pressures, maybe because it was already my 2nd take,,, but still Icontinued living fighting with those pressures... Until May 2008 came in the scene, the Board Exam days again, I feel so confident that I am going to make it this time, because I prepared so hard and my mind was absolutely focus that is why I was so depressed when I saw my name not in the lists again... I just didn't spoke up, I just don't know what to say with my shocked... I just said It's Gods will! He wanted this to happen.... In the first few weeks after the results, I tried to live a normal life,,, but its hard... until I decided to work again, in the Teaching Profession this time, and from then slowly I began to accept what happened.


Right now, I am taking up my Masters in Business Administration and I am enjoying studying again but still that does not stop me from hoping that someday I will also become a CPA like the 1,231 newly CPA's who were declared yesterday! I will also be seeing my printed name in that piece of bond paper!


A while ago my professor in ICT, said one quote which is somewhat related to what I shared at the moment,,, she said " Experience is what you get, when you don't get what you want" what a nice quote isn't? Yes i believe that is true, if that is not meant for you that will not be given, it is not yet your time to be one... Yes It is not yet my time to become a CPA but it will be soon!