I am now an Engineer

It was 11 years ago when I dreamed about becoming a Civil Engineer. What I really wanted was just to build buildings, houses, and anything that's standing where anyone can live in. The first step I took was to become better in math. Unfortunately my ability was just so-so.

But it didn't stop me from pursuing my dream. Well, in all honesty, I almost did. My second year in high school wasn't really one I cherish. My grades in all the three quarters were, 73, 73, and 74. I thought that I wouldn't be able to make it. But with perseverance and a lot of prayers, my fourth quarter's grade was 75. It wasn't what I really wanted but it was what I needed.

As I breezed through the first 2 years of college, I already saw myself having an Engr. before my name. However, when I entered the third year, I thought, "Hey, this isn't what I signed up for!" It was just too tough, man! Still, I pushed through.

It wasn't a smooth road for me as I went along college. I failed a couple of times, I lost the elections, I got thrashed, and I wasn't able to attend the March 2010 Commencement Rites due to the delay of the thesis.

So much had happened. Blood, sweat, and tears were shed, and yet, here I am. Amidst all the pains and suffering, here I am.

It was most thrilling right after I took the board exams. I wasn't able to sleep well because I was waiting for the results. Three days after, at 8:00 P.M. the results were out. I was shaking as I scrolled down. I got to D then scrolled back up slowly, and then..

There it was: 290 BENIGAY, ELDDIE JOHN LATORRE. I am now an engineer and I thank God above all for this blessing. I thank all my family and friends who were there to support me and prayed for me.

And most of all, "Hey, Santa! Thank you for granting me this wish! Now I will surely have a merry Christmas!"

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