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Quarter 3: Last Chance

  
    As this quarter came to a close, I had the scary realization that the next quarter was my last. The last chance for me to improve. For me to change.

    I’ve never been one for change. My old habits still go strong, even with how many times I say “bawi nalang ako sa next quarter”. But now that I know the next quarter is my last, I know that I shouldn’t make another empty promise to myself.

     Despite my never ending anxiety about the future, the third quarter was an amazing experience to have. Some topics got harder, some got easier, some stayed the same. I enjoyed the in-classroom activities, and the long term projects a bit less. But it was, overall, fun to be a part of.

     When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life gives you a never ending string of projects, activities, and deadlines? Well, you can probably just drink your lemonade and say “I have one more chance,” but this time, you have to make it count.

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