That 15 Minutes

I find it hard to work when I’m at the peak of my emotions. That is why I allotted time to publish this entry and release how happy I am right now.

One of the best things I learned in college is teamwork. I admit, in high school and even in my earlier years in college, I felt that I was most efficient working alone. I preferred doing things my way in my time. I did not want control and I did not care about how others will do what. However, college life exposed me enough to reality: No man is an island.

In our college, we are trained to work as and with a team. I did not like having to deal with different personalities but certain people from my batch taught me how to be a team player. I experienced how they treat each one of us as equals. They showed that no contribution is considered less than another. They considered every effort from the batch significant. They did their part for the batch. They gave their all. They did this even in our earlier years unlike me, who had to experience them before realizing what I should have been doing from the start.

Working with varied individuals, I learned to adjust, compromise and be concerned with everyone. I learned to appreciate every little help I receive and I give. I enjoyed exploring new personalities and having new friends whom I know won’t let me down. At the same time, I also enjoyed imparting myself with other people. I am grateful that these good people came into my life. It’s as if I had a new family as these persons fill my longing for my biological family in the province.

I do not tell this out of nowhere. It’s just that I witnessed how teamwork lead us to victory last night in Nursecissism 2012. It was our last performance on that stage. It was our last fifteen minutes to show how artistic and talented Batch 2013 is; but, before that fifteen minutes became concrete, the batch went through ups and downs. Personalities and opinions clashed. There were rejections, approvals, and crises in priorities but we pulled it off. That fifteen-minute show was a success! There were flaws but the emotions and the motivation we had in our hearts did not make it less of an outstanding performance. Winning all those awards was only a bonus to how much the audience appreciated our efforts.

I am lucky having this set of batchmates, this family. I am proud that I belong with you UPCN Batch 2013. Congratulations! Much love. <3