when i knew GEOGRAPHY and HISTORY, it was like the turning point in my life. I've been more engaged to reading books about history - whether it be local, national or global and also viewing photos and reading materials about geography. This started when i was in Grade 2 i think when my parents bought the complete set of ENCYCLOPEDIA. [char! kung sa uban ilang basahon kai children's books, ako encyclopedia na! >:D] I was attracted to it, and so i started reading it. But, there were only specific pages in the books that i was fond of..... u know what? PICTURES of the different places around the world. And then, i started reading the country's profile - capital city, population, population density, GNP, economy, history, exports and imports and many more!! haha. this is not the usual thing a Grade 2 or 3 student should be reading. Yes, it's weird, but i feel glad and happy about it. :)
my interest about these things did not stop, even until now. The fire in me is still burning!!! atik! if i have spare time, with the help of the internet, i get to still see all these beautiful and even ugly places. :) it's sad though, 'cuz this time, i only get to see them in pictures, not to see them in my very own eyes. But the hope is not ceasing at all! :) i admit i get jealous with my friends who have been abroad and enjoying their travel to the fullest. i just feel that 'hey! let it be my turn!'
with all of these sad things, the dream still lives on. I still think that i can do it! it may take a long time but hey, life is full of surprises! who knows, an unknown stranger would invite me to go abroad for free! HAHAHA! just kidding.
Giving up is a choice, but i choose not to give up in my dream. People who give up shows that they are weak and I'm not weak! I'm strong physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. So i don't think there's a reason for me to say, "i give up".
Life is full of challenges, and reaching our dreams is a challenge. If we still have the guts, why stop? But again, in the end, it's our choice whether we want to stop or continue challenging ourselves to reach the finish line. I choose not to stop. How about you? :)
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