They tell us to keep moving forward, not knowing that sometimes, the path to progress has a u-turn.
If there’s one takeaway I have from my stay in MHCS, it’s that life isn’t just a big rat race where the only goal is to reach the finish line.
In terms of social lives, it’s not just about making as many friends as possible, it’s also about taking care of the friends who have been there for you since you were peeing your pants or sporting cringey bangs.
Jose Rizal once said that “Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa paroroonan” and this quote has never been more timely than in today’s fast-paced and dog-eat-dog world.
In our individual quests for greatness, let us not forget to look back to see how far we’ve come and the people and experiences who have helped us get where we are.
Story by Andrea Ong
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