Almost two quarters have already passed since my 3rd year in Pisay. No. Only 2 quarters have passed since my 3rd year in Pisay. So many things have happened in only 2 quarters compared to the past 2 years.
For some reason it’s like this year is a lot different from the previous years. I guess it’s because in first year we spend so much time adjusting to the new environment, to the new people, the new schedule, that we tend to neglect the more meaningful things which happen in life. In second year we can’t seem to move on and leave first year behind, and the load is just so heavy that our life revolves around schoolwork, food, and sleep, if one can manage to do the latter.
In third year, the load’s not that heavy, though it’s more difficult compared to previous years. We’ve adjusted to our environment, and we don’t mind meeting new people (at least for me). We’re more open to others. Though our schedule sucks, we still seem to be able to find free time once in a while. Though we have very little free time, we are able to squeeze in so much in so little time, something we haven’t done in the previous years. More importantly, for me, this year I got to reflect on life so much more. I realized lots of things, things which I should’ve realized years back. I got to look at life and see that life is so much more exciting than it seemed to be. I seemed to have a new perspective, and I looked forward to every single day. I was ready for new challenges, new experiences, new memories-to-be. Even if the day gave me bad experiences and stressful challenges which were too difficult, I always seemed to end the day saying that I was happy and that today was a good and productive day.
I credit my happiness and fulfillment to a few things.
First of all, Sodium 2013 has contributed a lot to my happiness <3. Sure, we don’t get along sometimes, but all in all Sodium is great. Each person in Sodium is different. Each has a different personality; one can easily see that. But together we have so much fun. It’s like each person in Sodium helps you in one way or another, like each person in Sodium is there for you in at least one point in your life. One will make you laugh (as in every second of the day). One will annoy you (in a funny way). One (actually more than one) is hyper. One is a shoulder to cry on. One is always there for you. One is a bully. One is a joker. One always gets you pissed. One is always emo. One can’t seem to shut up. One is really quiet. One teaches you things. One will make your day. I could go on all day and name every Sodium person in this way. Each member of Sodium makes a distinctive mark in your life that you will remember and treasure. <3
I believe the other reason why I feel more fulfilled is because I feel closer to God lately. He seems to speak to me more clearly, and I can see Him working in my life every single day. His Word speaks to me every night, and His Spirit works in me every minute of the day. I feel filled, and this filling makes me happy. I realize His continuous shower of blessings, His continuing presence, and most importantly His unfailing love. Every day I realize more and more what He has done for me, and how unworthy I am. It’s so cool to have a heavenly Father out there, or perhaps the better term would be right here, since He’s always there for you. He teaches and corrects you in love. He helps you realize your mistakes and tells you to change. He watches over you. His love is enough. And I can’t deny that Sodium is truly a blessing.
I honestly hope and pray that everyone in Sodium feels the same way. 
