Lost for Words

❤Thank you to all my prayer warriors and to all who supported me throughout this journey. The sleepless nights and tears are all worth it. Finally... Patricia Marie A. Ermitanio, MBA 

It has been a week since I passed my defense. I wasn't able to immediately write about it because I've been catching up on a lot of things -- sleep (I finally had the best-est sleep after n months), work ( I was on leave on Holy Wednesday and two days after Holy week) and friends (Yay! I can now go out with my friends after being "AWOL"). I am actually overwhelmed on what just happened that I cannot put them into words. I am just happy. I wanted to write the whole thing because I hope to remember the tiniest details on how I went through it -- from the sleepless nights to how I was able to finish with flying colors. The moment my panelists said the magic words "Congratulations. You passed.", it felt exactly like this: nabunutan ako ng tinik buto sa puso. lol. It might seem OA for others and probably only my classmates can relate to that feeling but that's exactly how it is. My defense was on Tuesday but I was in school even the day before to support my other classmates who will be having their defense on that day. And it feels draining. It feels exhausting having to encourage others while cheering for yourself as well. We are each others' support buddies. I'm glad my MBA journey is not only about the things I've learned but on the friendships I've built as well. I'm equally overjoyed when I learned my friends passed the defense and felt crushed whenever someone would fail. Unfortunately, 15 out of 20 defenders only made it. My five other classmates would have to take the thesis writing and defense again next term.

I would like to thank everyone who supported, cheered, and prayed for me on this journey. It was not easy but it was fulfilling. This is a true test of determination and perseverance. I cannot deny the fact that I wanted to quit early on but quitting was never my option. I've always been a fighter in everything (in work, love and school) -- when I really really want something, I'd do anything for it. Indeed, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it. It has been my mantra the moment I started writing my thesis. The moment has still not fully sank in me. I still have to adjust doing nothing on a Sunday. Wohoo! Graduation will still be on June but I am thankful. I will still have to acknowledge all the people behind me. I shall write about it soon. Thank you, Papa Jesus for letting me check one on my bucket list.