If Aubrey2009 get to meet Aubrey2001, she probably would have a hard time believing all the great things that had happened (and is still happening) to Aubrey2009 –although a visit from the future is unbelievable in the first place.
So what would I tell my just-graduated-from-grade-six self if I did get to meet her? And just a little side story: If ever I could go back to the past, I’d choose to go back to my Grade Six graduation because I’d be in another graduation (although a much different one) in a few months’ time and because I remember telling my mom after seeing her cry, “Ma, iyak ka diyan. May highschool at college pa.” Pardon me while I spew another cliché: how time flies.
And so… I’d tell that much hopeful and much worried little girl not to worry, for even if a high school diploma sounded a little impossible that time, it will come. And not just a high school diploma li’l girl, no. You’d even be queuing nine years later for your UP diploma. Oh, and you can stop holding your breath.
And then I’d tell her I have to go back now, because I just remembered I have to write about the future and not about her.
Anyway, I’ve always wanted to do something a little adventurous and/or noble back then, and I still do. I wanted to become an archaeologist, a journalist, an astronaut, a teacher and so many other -ists and -ers and I still do. I blogged about this here: http://aubreygraze.multiply.
So what am I going to do after graduation? *Drumrolls*
I plan on working in a software company as a developer. I prefer startup companies where I believe I’d have more room for growth and improvement. Startup companies would also provide more excitement because I’d be working with a team that is constantly striving to improve their product and service. They would also have more room for creativity as compared to big multinational companies. I have no particular company yet in mind, although my thesis adviser had been dropping hints all year long of starting a company out of our thesis project (which involves educational games).
There are also openings from IT companies abroad (both startups and multinational ones), specifically from Japan. I’d give them a shot, because working in a foreign country sounds adventurous, and I’ve always wanted adventure.
And then, after 2-4 years, I plan on going back to school and study Archaeology or Marine Science or Geology or maybe Journalism—study for studying sake. I have to save up a lot for this but I am determined to make at least one of my so many childhood dreams come true.
Of course, I won’t forget HAI. I promise to support the organization in every way that I can. Supporting HAI is also a fulfillment of one of my dreams, which is being able to help another person achieve more than she, or he, could ever dream of.
With so many things I could finally do, no wonder I can’t wait for graduation. Hello Aubrey2010! J
