Good day, Hiveans! Things can be routine for you, but the important thing is you are still alive and kicking. I hope you’re in a good mood while reading my blog today.
It was summer vacation when we first visited the working station of R, one of my group friends. I was curious about the place since every time we saw each other and had a short catching up, she would tell me about some amazing stories on the island. When she told me there was no electricity in the area and the water for bathing was rainwater, it amazed me. We lived where we had resources in tap water or groundwater, and it was my first time hearing from her that she used the rainwater for daily activities. I never expected it. But she assured me that the rainwater had been sanitized for their safety. It was good news.
When we first visited the working station R shared that the access to her working station was to pass the barbed wire since the guard was not around and it was a vacation. At first, I was hesitant to do the task. Looking at the area, I’m a clumsy type of person and I’m afraid I would get hurt from the wire. R assured me that it was okay, and I could manage well. I never trusted myself in terms of this situation, but I have a support system around me. I passed the barbed wire fence successfully with no scratches. I struggled to pass it. The perks of being a good student with no experience of skipping school.
I never thought I could experience passing a barbed wire fence now that I’m an adult. Passing to a barbed wire is the most common thing students do when they want to cut classes. I did not try to experience passing a barbed wire just to cut class. No matter how tempting it was, I was afraid of the circumstances. I’m focusing on studies that I have no interest in skipping school. Luckily, I’m with a group of friends who have the same life goals that I had. Now, I’m savoring the fruit of my labor. I have a work that could pay for my basic needs.
When I proceeded to study for my postgraduate, I did the things I had never done during my basic curriculum and bachelor's degree. I skipped classes and went to the downtown to roam around. Sometimes, I’m late during class hours. I’m not really into my postgraduate studies, I enrolled because I used it as my scapegoat to have a reason to visit Cebu City. I miss the city sometimes, I lived there for 5 years full of learning and realization.
My point is, there are things that you can still do even if you’re an adult. For now, if you’re still studying, focus on that goal, there will be the right time for passing a barbed wire fence and doing cutting classes. At the right time, at the right place.
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Writer: Maureen S. O.
*Photo owned by my husband: Paul Vincent M. O. *
