Grateful

It all started when my manager told me to fill up an application form in November last year. All I had was hope. There was so much difficulty in even filling up the application form that I almost wanted to give up.

Then came the hospital interview in February... I did so badly and embarrassed myself in front of the interviewers. I showed them ineloquent I was. I really thought that I was not going to make it. And it was true that I did not do well. But somehow, the interviewers decided to let me pass.

Lastly, was the school's interview where I was stopped while talking halfway because the interviewer felt that I was not answering what they wanted me to answer :/

Despite all these cock ups, I made it.

I can officially say that I am a "scholar"! :) Ok, I am not a scholar scholar, but I feel like it because the hospital is gonna pay for my school fees.

Ever since I started to work, it was my dream to have my degree sponsored by the hospital. I've come to realise that not everyone can get this chance. My "seniors" seemed to be really high flyers and smart asses. Despite my not-so-fantastic results in school, and my so-so performance at work, God met the desires of my heart and gave it to me.

My manager was the one who had so much confidence in me, encouraged me that I could do it, gave me opportunities to shine and be known and initiated this sponsorship thing. I can never thank her enough(which explains why she means the world to me). We have this joke, that I owe her my lifetime of service and dedication to her. But this is so true. I really owe it to her.

I am very thankful and grateful for this. I hear from people that it's not going to be easy. But let this journey help me grow and groom me to be the best Maria that I can ever be.

Thank you Jesus.