Upon graduating as the valedictorian of her junior high class, Zoila Hermione Ortega felt the increasing pressure exerted by her parents. She came up with the idea that achieving certain goals brings regret, especially when expectations subsequently...
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Fool
As the clock struck midnight and the world outside slumbered in silence, I delved into the depths of my textbooks, each page looks like a battlefield where equations clashed and molecules danced in intricate formations. With each time that passed, my room transformed into a sanctuary of solitude, and the only sound that echoed in the dimly lit room was the scratch of my pen against the paper.
Sa pagkakatanda ko, alas otso sa gabi nang simulan ko ang pagsusunog ng kilay ang kaso ay may ilan akong topic na lubos akong nahihirapan kaya umabot ako ng madaling araw. Ayaw ko naman ang lumipat sa isang topic kung hindi ko pa nakukuha ang una, mas lalo lang akong mahihirapan at malilito kaya bahala na kung umaabot ako ng ganitong oras dahil sa pag-aaral.
As I felt the yawn slowly building up inside me, my jaw stretched wide, like a reluctant curtain being drawn open to reveal the weariness lurking behind it. It made me glance at my big glass wall clock with a teary eyes. The hour hand was pointed in the number 12 and the longer hand was in the middle lower part, indicating 12:31 AM. I couldn't help but to pout when I saw its reflection, it was my fluffy duvet perfectly hugging my queen-size bed.
“I badly want to sleep...” bulong ko pa na ako lang din naman ang makakarinig.
Para kasing tinatawag na ako ng aking kama, inaaya nang magpahinga. Gustuhin ko mang mahiga na't iwan na lang itong mga nakakahilo kong textbooks pero kasi bukas na ang simula nang second quarter exam. And I still have to finish reading my General Biology textbook!
It didn't take long for me to feel satisfied with what I had learned, and I can say that it was really tiring. Parang nabawasan ang kung anong pasan ko sa aking likuran nang matapos at pwede na akong magpahinga.
As dawn broke, the soft light filtered through the window, hitting my face and nudging me awake from my slumber. The chirping of birds outside my window was loud enough to serve as nature's alarm clock, urging me to get up and greet the day. With a yawn and a stretch, I unwillingly left the warmth of my fluffy bed, feeling the cool embrace of the morning air as I walked towards the bathroom.
My usual morning routine began as I splashed water on my face, rousing myself from the remnants of sleep. The warm steam completely enveloped my whole being, providing a comforting embrace against the coldness of the morning air.
In the midst of tranquil moment, I began to remember bits and pieces of last night's study session. Images of textbooks and handwritten notes swirled through my mind, accompanied by the faint echo of my own voice reciting the key concepts.
With a sense of determination, I mentally rehearsed the informations. At may pagkakataon ding hindi ko namamalayang napapalakas na pala ang bigkas ko sa mga impormasyon na pilit ko namang isinasaulo.
With a towel wrapped tightly around my body, I made my way to the closet, feeling tense as anticipation built within me. I opened the closet and an array of neatly folded clothes greeted my eyes. I reached for my school uniform, feeling the smooth fabric beneath my fingertips. As I buttoned up my long-sleeved dirty white shirt and fastened my apple green skirt, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. The reflection staring back at me was an image of readiness of someone prepared to meet the challenges of the day. With a final adjustment of my necktie and a flick of my hair, I stepped out of my room with confidence, feeling refreshed and ready to seized the day ahead.
