Swine flu breakout. A very familiar phrase that has been widely circulated over the media for the past weeks. Without much concern, that was no surprise to me. Not feeling my best since the weekends, I was brought to believe that I may be a victim soon. Thoughts then came into my mind. I wasn't ready to depart. As much topics I have to blog in the future, I have even more to read. Then, I was to face something even more familiar to me. College. Academic excellence has constantly been a reminder of every parents to thier child. Being able to perform well in studies is the aim of every student and the dream of any parents. Some live up to meet that expectation while the others don't. For me, I remained. Like most teens, I had learn to adapt with the usual routine over time.
The day started off with the regular orientation. Enlightened with the humour during Human Communication class, I then proceed to my following lecture. Soon enough, I was already in my final class of the day. Statistics, as uninteresting as it sounds, I was still able to cast my eyes on the white screen until the class ended. While waiting at the bus-stop, I was blank and without emotion. Probably an expression that does not signal friendliness to people around me. Then I recalled an advice I had given to someone previously about turning out request and being able to say "no".
Often, I do find myself agreeing to do things for people in line to proper courtesy. However, there are times where refusing a certain demand can mutually benefit both parties. The other side may not be in favour of the rejection, but by saying no, it is the simplest solution available when things do not seem favourable to oneself. I believe that fighting for your own right and standing up for yourself is the more charitable deed. Besides, doing so will challenge the other to solve thier own problems. Emotional sympathy may affect our decision, but it is best if we are able to accept or reject in accordance with our rationality. We all know the word; however, building up the courage to say it can be tough.
While being a nice person doesn't always pay off, I would like to pay tribute by giving my utmost admiration and respesct for those that has done so. A thought came into mind about a song involving moutain & courage to sum everything up; however, my plan seem to go astray as I was unable to recall the title of the respective song. Thus, I had to revoke my purpose and end my post with something which is less compelling.
"Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.", Clare Booth Luce.
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