ZERAHISM

I remembered last november of 2004, I was nominated for AYLC (A prestigious congress of selected young leaders held at Tagaytay) and bound to go to makati ayala for interviews. Among those who applied in cdo, I was the only one who was given the opportunity. such a nice thought, but then again, its pressurizing (if there’s such a word..hehe)..So there, the DSA Director gave me some intructions and the free plane ticket for makati and he concluded with these words “Make Xavier Proud!” Whew! suddenly my shoulders felt tons of blocks mountained on them. It’s like if I can’t get it, that’s the end of my world..huhu…So I went to find people who could help with the proper attire , proper gestures, proper whatever during interviews. But, each of them have different styles which made me more confused. And I myself can’t think of my own. Days passed and the moment of truth was gettin nearer. My mind was preoccupied with what ifs and I began to imagine the worst possible scenario. On board the plane, I was so absorbed by my thoughts that I missed enjoying the event. I felt I was half baked, fighting the war without arms and shield, completely helpless. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong then, but as I contemplated now, I realized so many things that I should have done and I’d like to share them with you. Here goes: 1. BE YOURSELF- Never attempt to be somebody your not. You’ll automatically be faced out for sure even before the interviews begin.Express only the things you know and don’t ever make up stories or else you’ll be making your own trap. (Yes, I UNCONSCIOUSLY made my own trap back then and I have already asked God’s forgivess and this is part of my penance.=) 2. RELAX - I tell you, you’ll never be relaxed if you’re not yourself. You got to have real Integrity from the moment you filled up your applications to the time of the interviews. 3. MAKE YOUR GOD PROUD! its ironic why making God proud doesn’t make me feel pressurized. Then I thought, well, all my God wants is for His child to be happy in whatever she does, WIN or LOOSE.=) Maybe that’s why the confidence that comes from Him is so powerful………..Back then, to cut the story short, I didn’t make it to the congress and I thought it’s the end of me. BUT when I pondered, it wasn’t the worst thing that happened. The WORST thing that happened was that I forgot to ask God’s Help.=( Remember people “… Ask and you shall Receive”… So to all AYLC nominees out there, GOOD LUCK, BE YOURSELF, RELAX AND MAKE YOUR GOD PROUD!=)

“Pressure, pressure, pressure…
Ohh how shall i love thee?

Ever since birth, you’ve been there.
And now, you just can’t afford to leave.
Like right now. I should have been spending my sembreak in paradise
but I have to change plans because you came in with a new guise(I’m talking about the upcoming moot court competition). (big sighhh….)
So, I guess I have to learn the ways of loving you.”

Well, here are some ways that work for me:
1. sanity breathing… inhale deeply to bring in oxygen (the fresh energy), exhale deeply to bring out C02(the bad energy)
2. be the sala dancesport queen..shape your body!
3. be the videoke queen..hehe..=)
4. stretch to the sides, up, down and back..and reach as far as you can.=)
5. sharing sentiments with friends who undergo or have undergone the same pressures
6. el amor! (kisspirins and yakapsuls really works)
7. and ofcourse Prayers!

There you go. My secrets are unleashed.
Now, it’s time for you to share yours.^_^

Oh I forgot! Being grateful helps too…
” Ohh Pressure, you’re not really that bad after all. I would have not known what’s “Grace under pressure without you. So inspite of all, I say, thank you very much! uhmmwaahh”