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Being a dreamer is also being a conqueror. When I was an elementary student, playing with friends and going to school was the only thing in my mind. Nothing else to do than what I thought was. Just waking up every morning, eating, going to school, listening to a teacher and playing. It's the routine that I need to fulfill on a daily basis. You see kids are very carefree, it doesn't think about serious matter.

Until one day the curiosity starts in my head. Asking some questions to my parents and to others about something. Then my mind is widely open about anything that surrounds me. I was then processing my maturity. 

Since then, as many years passed by, I have already succeeded in my elementary life and am moving forward for my high school level. It was the time when I started dreaming of becoming a successful teacher someday. Thus, being a professional teacher is one of my biggest dreams that I wanted to be, when I was in high school. The atmosphere around me was totally different from before. I am making plans about what I need to do and listing my favourite places to go after graduation. I'm just keeping it in my personal diary or journal notes. 

Four years later, our moving up ceremony was completed. We're moving forward to our senior high school level. Hence, it was one of the serious levels of my journey towards my college life. I was then thinking if I have been given a chance to continue the last and challenging part of my study life. It means college life. Hoping that I could at least receive even a scholarship to sustain and support my tuition fees for college. Not knowing that God will bless me and will answer all my prayers and desires from my thoughtless heart. Two years ago, we struggled financially that's why I was thinking if I should continue to study college. Good thing my parents now are doing better but still I avail scholarship so I can help them lessen my tuition fees.

Many circumstances arrived and discouragements struck against me. At that time I was not strong enough to fight the battle I faced. I was just following the flow that happens everyday. Letting the wind blow and days passed. But time flew by so fast and the college entrance examination was starting. My mind is undecided but my heart is bouncing to take the exam no matter what. Then, mom approached me to continue in college because and she said they'll do their best to find ways to support me. So I made up my mind and took the entrance exam without any hesitation. 

The long wait is over because I succeeded and achieved my senior high school. Back then I was very grateful and thankful for receiving the diploma and certificate of completion. And the most important that I received after that is to passed the entrance exam in college. I can't imagine how great and powerful the Lord is. He made me the most happiest and blessed person that day. That was my first footprint, where I was started to walk through the path I've been now. Standing still, remaining kicking and more braver to fight whatever hardships I encountered. 

 From being hopeless to become a victorious. I am now in my second year of college and still praying to succeed in this challenging moment I stand for. This may be hard but one thing I know for sure, nothing is impossible if you believe by faith. Sincerely, it's the best secret towards success. Though, despite of all discrimination and degraded of other people about me,  I must say that I could make it. And I will continue to prove it to them. Trying and working hard is my concern. Even though, I receive failures that could possibly disappoints me.

Endnotes:

Sacrifices, longings, desires and prayers are not in vain. As of now, I dedicate myself to study more and dream high without limitation. Patience and perseverance to wait for what I deserve is a must. To conclude this, I could say that everything I've been through is an opportunity.

In all the footsteps I do, amazing things happen to me. Whenever and whatever life goes on, I will pursue and continue my journey in college. I am so near the finish line. By that, living life to the fullest extended till the day is over. Lastly, in anything and everything we do, we need to strive harder to achieve more than we dream for. Don't easily give up.

Until next time.. thank you for reading!