i got into UP Diliman! thank you, God! i so wasn't expecting it. i had such a difficult time during the test itself. i remember feeling so sleepy during the science part. feeling at wits end during the english part. feeling hopeless by the time the math part rolled around. every blank i had haunted me. all the shoulda, woulda, couldas, did not stop crossing through my head. and now, i know for sure, i have a place at UP Diliman. it's surreal. actually achieving a dream. who woulda thunk it?

my dad asks me to think hard about which school i wanted to go to. up until he asked that question, i was sure UP was gonna be my home. maybe there is a high opportunity cost to pay if i give up ateneo. after all, my course there is a pretty sweet deal too. don't get me wrong. i love having this kind of problem.

may i just say to the four universities that have told me i have a place in their school, thank you. i know you guys are just after the applicants' qualifications. i know you care about whether they'd fit in with the rest of your students. but thank you anyway, for accepting me.

and to God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, thank you. thank you for being with me during the exams. thank you for giving me this great opportunity. thank you for these great options. i ask your help again, to be able to choose wisely. just...thank you.

and to my parents and family, thank you. for being here for me. for indulging my whims on those exam days when i would just have to say i'm thirsty for you to start looking around for places where they sell water. thank you for helping me. for paying for my review. for never doubting. thanks.

i feel truly blessed. thank you so much. i so wasn't expecting it.