It wasn’t really that bad. In fact, my first day turned out to be really nice.
I woke up 30 minutes late, but I was still one of the few early birds in our block. It’s my first time to ever be this close to my school. All I have to do is cross the street, and there it is. I guess it’s an advantage because I don’t need to wake up extra early anymore like what I used to do in high school. It’s also a good way to cut costs since I don’t commute anymore. Moving on, I was 45 minutes early for my first class, and there were only four of us there. Later on, we learned that our class was rescheduled and would start at 9:00 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m.! By that time, almost half of our block was there, and we were all shocked. We didn’t know what we were supposed to do to kill two hours. Luckily, somebody from the College of Nursing staff opened the door to our classroom and let us in. Finally, I had the chance to give my butt a chance to rest.
While waiting for the professor, we just talked to each other non-stop. It was great because I was able to sit beside awesome people who, later on, would be my new circle of friends. There I met Daniel, Kristine, and Mae for the first time. It was fun being with them because they were such nice people. Kim, a block mate I knew even before then, was also there beside us. She’s also really nice and kind.
After a few hours, the Professor arrived, and our NSTP class started. She explained everything to us, and we also had our group assignments for the community service work. Guess what, my group was assigned to help out in a day care center somewhere in Paco, Manila! Just imagine, Joyce being friendly to kids?! Gosh, it will be really hard! Still, I’ll do my best to pass and become someone better—someone who wouldn’t hate kids that much.
We also had this activity in NSTP wherein we had to create our own nametags that reflect our personality. Obviously, mine was pink and had hearts and stars all over. We were also asked to get a partner who would do the explanation for us and vice versa. From that point, I befriended another of my block mates. Her name’s Harriet, and she’s also very kind and nice.
After our NSTP, most of us went to Robinson’s for lunch. Hell, that place sure is crowded at noon! We had to split up in order to find seats. It was just impossible for 18 people to find a place where they can all sit and eat at the same time. Kristine, Mae, Daniel, Kim, and I stuck together still. Wow, it was really nice being with them. It was like we’ve known each other for a long time already.
After eating, we all went to the college orientation in the auditorium. I was really unlucky because the seat I got was right in front of the air conditioner. Daniel happened to be sitting beside me, so we both were freezing to death. Luckily, we survived.
My friends and I went to Robinson’s after the orientation to buy some stuff, and later on, we said goodbye to each other. I went straight home after that, and waited for Bless, a fellow tenant who is also a nursing freshie in block 26. When she got home, we both went to KFC to buy dinner.
It was fun because I was able to meet new friends and form new bonds. I also believe I’ve grown more independent since my first day living alone. I’ve learned to find my own food and wake up by myself in the morning. I still feel homesick though. I still miss my family. Yet, I know that all things are difficult before they are easy. It may be really difficult for me, but someday, I’ll get used to it…somehow.
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