April 6, 2009

Graduation 2009

Graduation season is always an exciting part of my life as an employee and as a person. I look forward to this all the time. I am giddy just like our students. I wonder who among my “anaks” will graduate. I am thrilled on what they will wear and how will they look in their graduation pictures. I eagerly wait for their uploaded photos on friendster. I chuckle when they change their haircut and put on make- up when we see them on their rehearsals. I know that it can be pretty awkward, I’ve been there. I feel proud when I see my boys and my girls become the gentlemen and the ladies fully dressed for the event.

I remember how it felt when I graduated 5 years ago. That was super exciting event in my life. Being raised by a simple family and sent to school by a military man with the aid of countless loans, I know how the struggle felt. And now I feel proud that now I am a part of something that gave me the opportunity to witness students make their dreams come true.

So, to all my graduating Civil, Sanitary and Marine engineering students, my sincerest congratulations to all of you! You make me proud. I can’t thank you enough for what I have learned from you. Go build the nation and conquer the high seas! I pray that you will be truly happy and you will all serve your purpose. Do not be afraid of what lies ahead.

Welcome to the workforce, our dear TIP students! Enjoy every moment of it and still make your family proud. Give your parents a hug! Treat them on your first paycheck. And remember, that all glory is still His! I love you and I’ll miss you all! /njda