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I am clueless as to where I should begin, but let me start by saying that from childhood, I had been taught to dream. By the time I was able to gauge my capabilities, I began to aspire and so create a dream. A dream to be able to make a profound impact in my chosen profession as a Chemical Engineer.

In the realization of my dream, I have come to recognize that it is a multi-faceted undertaking. Caught up with the responsibilities I have taken upon myself for my family, I took a reprieve. But the longing that is deeply embedded within my being continues to persist. Knowing that if I decide not to push myself further, I will never become a complete person and that I am merely going to become an echo of my true self.

As an idealistic Filipino, I have always led myself to believe that I am meant to create and achieve great things and to leave a good path for others to follow. I have always nurtured a vision for an intentional life built on the basic values and beliefs I have learned from my family. An intentional life built by paying attention to what others need of me and what I can do to offer.

Now, I have reached a tipping point where I have to decide to move on and dream once more. I could feel a powerful urge telling me to press on and that this is the most opportune time for me to do so.

I am basically a technical and analytical person, yet I also possess that creative streak which allows me to see things in a different light. My inquisitive nature gives me insatiable thirst for discoveries and innovations. Restless in the pursuit of knowledge, I can sacrifice my leisure and spend valuable time in an endeavor which is very close to my heart, Research.

I am output-driven, resilient and challenge-seeking. Though many choose to live in the ordinary, I choose to assert my existence and painstakingly try to rise above the rest. Despite this mediocre life I lead, I will prove to everyone that I can offer something to the world. I am not afraid to venture out of the box. Even though I have been to a lot of failures and successes, I am flexible, yet unbending in my beliefs.

In my reprieve from Research, the industry has instilled in me a professional work ethic that leaves no further to be desired. My line of work has led me to various personas and so I learned how to deal, walk the talk and stand my ground.

I want to believe that my capabilities and potentials can be put to better use to bring about a positive increment or change in the Field of Engineering and Nanotechnology. No matter how difficult things are going to be, I wish to study once more and relive the harrowing life Research life.



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