The Third Week (a.k.a Final Week Before Exams)

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This is the final week before exams. Yesterday, we started the novena to the Divine Mercy. Since Wednesday, I have been lighting a candle every 3 o clock pm. We are already tired. We are already getting bored. We are already geting nervous. We are already getting pressured. We can't do anything now. We have already studied. We have pushed ourselves to the limit. We have done what we can possibly do. The final 200 meters of the race is being ran solely on guts alone. Strength? Not even an elephant dose of epinephrine can provide us with the energy boost.

What we are immersing ourselves now are some good vibes from supporters and prayer brigades we have left at home. Yesterday, Melvin, Mac and I went to a Thai massage for a head massage. That 30 mins of relaxing massage was enough to drain the stress away. We needed that. This afternoon, the girls decided to go for a massage themselves.

About the good vibes, I have been receiving emails and SMS from friends and teachers who have showed their support to me and my batchmates. May God hear their prayers.
"...wish you all good luck! Just do your best and God will take care of the rest as you entrust your endeavors to Him." - Dra. Sobrepeña

"Noy, don't worry. Nag light na ko yellow candle for you. And I will do it for 9 consecutive days." - Manang Daday

"I am hoping you will all pass the board. YOu have my best prayers. Good luck." - Dra. Ortizo

"Baw, na miss ko kamo...hay, bien, toxic ang life because of dengue." - Dra. Escaniel

"Morning is like a new leaf in the book of your life. Spend your day productively and never let your problems ruin your day...our prayers are constantly for you." - Miss Boggie

"Wen gani board exam nyo? Don't worry, God is in control. God is good, all the time. I will pray for you.." - bryant S.

"When inyo exams? Where kamu ga stay? Upod kamo Peewee? Haay, damo pamangkot no? Good luck guid!" - pinky a.

"Kamusta na kamu da? Ok pa kamo da? Pare, kapoy na ko mag study. :-(" - gesper

"Hi noy, all the best sa review and especially sa exams. Take care of your self. With you in prayers..." - Manang MinMin

"San-o board? Kaya mo na, ikaw pa. Text lang kung libre kana kay malagaw ta di. Halong lang..." - junjun

"Last but not all, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.. you have the qualities and determination, coupled with all the support you need - from your family, friends, and even professors( believe me not all of us are gleefully wishing doom and failure on your batch)-- to succeed. Make us all proud of you. Please tell all your batchmates to believe in themselves as well. You have all gone a long way and have survive so many trials, this board exam, is just one of those trials that you have to face.. Study,
pray, play... and pass it!!!" - Dr. Pineda



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