May 8, 2006
"Leave it alone first. Sleep on it. And then start writing."
These are the words which my mentor told me during those times in the past week that I just can't seem to get my thoughts together and start writing. Facing a blank computer screen proved to be as nerve-wracking as waiting for my grades to be posted on the UST website. But those words provided me some comfort---it helped knowing that I am not alone in experiencing the so-called "writer's block", that even experienced writers like my own mentor has also gone through this "dark period in writing".
I finally finished my feature article on the OFW children (and their families) of our humble town of Naic, Cavite. I am forever grateful for the faith that Sir Jeremaiah Opiniano had in me when he ageed to be my mentor and for being patient when I was so "makulit" (told yah sir that I have a mild case of the obsessive-compulsive syndrome---haha). Being his trainee is not as easy as most of my classmates might mistake take it to be. Because regardless of the fact that he was my professor in UST, he dealth with me professionally. That was what he said when I first found out that he was my mentor: that we treat ourselves as professional. I have learned a lot about professionalism from Sir Jere. And I'm all the more thankful to him for believing in me that much. Diligence has always been one of my traits, though most people are surprised to learn this coz they are easily fooled by my easygoing and fun-loving attitude. DI BA NOH SIR JERE?! hahahahaha
Cheers, Master!
***Now where's that bottle of beer and my cigarette stick?! (^_^)***
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