Oh, MBA!

If you have been following my Instagram account, most of my posts are about school. This term, I ended up getting ONLY one subject because...well, because of personal reasons. I have been taking at least two subjects each term and there were even times that I took three. And mehn, those were one of the most toxic, deadly, exhausting terms that I had. As much as possible, I try to take three subjects per term because I wanted to finish my MBA before I turned *gasp* 25 n years old. HAHAHA! I envy my classmates who never have to take the subjects Management Principles, Business Law, Business Econ, Business Communication, and Financial Accounting because they graduated with a business-related course in college. This additional 15 units means I have to pay for 15 units more and tuition is La Salle is no joke. I'm not complaining. Haha, I'm just stating a fact. Aside from that, I took those subjects for two terms -- gah two terms lost. But I must say, in all honesty, those additional terms were the best. I gained MORE knowledge and of course, friends. Taking MBA does not really mean your social life is dead -- sure, there were a LOT of times when you have to choose books over friends, bring cases on a friend's party (I did that. Such a kj I know!), stay at school to do reports instead of going out,  write papers on a date -- but MBA has taught me more than business operations, it also taught me how to manage time and cherish relationships. Even though, I'm busy with school (and work), I make sure that relationship with family and friends will always be on top of my priority list. There were times that I ask myself what have I gotten into especially when times were really really hard (this includes answering my Financial Management exam), but then at the end of the day, I always thank Him for bringing me into this. Eyes on the prize and delayed gratification is better  are now my mantra. 

Months ago, my college friends asked me if I'm free to travel next year. With piso fare every now and then, they were eyeing a trip to Japan. And when they told me the travel date, I just have to let it go -- it coincides with my Strama term. Hay. Last Friday, we had a make up class for my Marketing subject. I have no choice but to go to class instead of meeting up with friends. See, these were the sacrifices I have to make. But still, I'm thankful... I know after this, makakabawi ako. ;)