Growing up, I’ve always seen myself always above the average among all my classmates in all my classes. 

I was always in the top 10 (not the super top, top but yeah you get it, my rank would range from 4-6). I have always been contented with it considering that I didn’t put so much effort to gain the honors and recognitions. I’ve always been laid back until I reached college and I took up BSA. But as always, I’m chill. So I was forced to shift when I was about to be 4th year because I didn’t make it to the qualifying exams. I graduated BSMA with honors but my parents wanted me to take the CPA boards, so I transferred to another school (because my previous school didn’t want me anymore because I’m not smart enough for their standard! Haha ) so the following: I graduated BSA, took review classes which I didn’t take seriously because you know, we’re chill! I took the October 2016 CPA Boards and I didn’t make it. Although I was conditional (Tax and Auditing), I was so hurt and devastated. Then I reflected and asked the Lord for guidance and from there, I realized maybe I have always been chill all my life because I was too afraid to fail (which I did). I realized that I had this mentality of not always giving my best so IF I fail, I will have the excuse of “Ay, I didn’t put so much effort rin naman so okay lang” perfect excuse right? Haha. But I realized, this is all so wrong. So, after months of contemplating, I started reviewing around February (yes, February because I only had two subjects left to study and I’m a procrastinator and I hate myself for that haha!) I studied so hard on my own and gave it my all. Although I was still so scared that I might fail considering that I started late and because I regret the wasted time that I should’ve spent reviewing for the 2 remaining subjects. I gave it my all because, you know, for a change. And I told myself before the exams “failed or pass, at least you gave it your best shot”. I prayed so hard too and asked God to grant me the license this time. AND YAY! I did! I MADE IT!! I’m now a Certified Public Accountant.

So to everyone who didn’t make it this time, cry, embrace the pain, and from there, you’ll grow. Pick yourself up, and try again. This time, give it your best and never forget to pray.