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Why am I a communications student?

We're heading to the real deal... Buckle up The future looks very exciting. After the end of our first semester full of general ed courses, we just officially entered our second semester, in which we are introduced in our very first major course. It feels very grand and very big deal in my freshman eyes because I am about to experience being an actual communication student, not just any college kid. It's quite nerve wracking, really. But it's chill and fun, with the professor being a bit strict in class hours but also easy going most of time as well. What makes it feels so challenging is that we are starting on a high note. Not to mention that our professor has been a TV and radio personality for more than a decade up to the present, so that alone brings out my inner pressure and high expectations since I can't endure looking like a weak link to such a high-caliber person, without losing my real self of course, but rather making it shine. I want to show my authentic sel...

Empty Days + Q and A

Today is Friday. I'm supposed to have class later this afternoon but our professor said that they will not be meeting us until next week, so there's no reason to travel 30 minutes to school today. It's a relief since it's less jeepney fare. The downside is, it's another empty day for me. It's boring at home and since I have no money, I really don't have anywhere else to go. After taking my breakfast and doing chores, I'm not sure what's next. I don't have any plans. It can be a rest day, but I may not know how to rest. My brain is always tiring itself all the time (even for no reason) and it makes me always exhausted. I'm also quite insomniac so I couldn't put myself to sleep easily during the day. I have work but I rather do it afternoon to evening (to midnights) Now I just emptied my coffee, sitting in the living room. That amount of caffeine failed to energize and wake me up. I have no pending schoolworks to do as well (which feels str...