dreams

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I realize how strange it is that I never actually wrote about the things I wanted out of life in this blog. I guess it's because up until I saw this video, I never really thought about it. I was always so certain of my future as a doctor, as an oncologist, but seeing how I'll still be stuck in med school while people like those guys in the video are off travelling and seeing sights and meeting new people - I'm not so sure what I want.

Here's a question for you. If you were absolutely free to be anything you wanted to be, what would you be? (If you're thinking about leaving an answer in the comments section, by all means, please do.)

Here are my answers:
  1. Traveller. Watching that video made me think about all the amazing places there are in this world, and about how incredibly vast and crazy and wonderful a place it is. And while the Philippines is easily one of the most beautiful spots on the planet, I can't help but feel I would have wasted what short time I have here on Earth if I don't go poking into every single corner.
  2. Filmmaker. I haven't made a lot of films myself, but I am so in love with what film has to offer. It's a combination of all the things I love: sounds, sights, stories. 
  3. Children's book writer. I'm not talking about books like the one we have at home entitled, "Just say NO!" I'm talking about those kids books that have so much soul in them, it's surprising. You can find a lot of amazing ones written by Filipino authors. I remember this one story about a girl who was ashamed of her mom because she was a trike driver! I swear, Filipino-made ones the best!
  4. Musician. Of course I'm not very good at playing instruments, but that's subject to change. 
Of course I wanna be a doctor as well. Being a doctor still allows me to do all these things above, especially that travelling bit! Plus, I get to help people, and right now I remember what my ultimate, ULTIMATE goal is in life: to make a difference in this world. I will save lives. I will make people happy.

And I will get no sleep. I will study for thirteen years. But I will make people happy. 

Hmm. Will this make me happy? 

Comments

  1. Cheryl Yvan ChongFriday, August 12, 2011

    good god the video is l;aksjdf;laskdjf;laskdjfl;askd I feel the tears coming on.

    being a doctor will be worth it, girl!

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  2. Aimee CapinpuyanSunday, August 14, 2011

    THANK YOU CHER BEAR ;_______;

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