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Tuesday, June 06, 2006

On becoming a linguist

The dreamer in me is starting to fulfill her dreams. Whatever this life has to offer, I keep on dreaming and dreaming until I reach one of those unreachable stars according to Matt Monroe. When I was a kid, I dreamt of becoming a pilot, but that did not push through. It was maybe due to the lack of resources, or the blurred vision (that I found out a little later). I remember the time when I overheard my parents talking at dawn time about how they could help me fulfill my dreams of becoming a lady pilot. Jokingly said, my Papa told me that even if he would sell his last piece of torn underwear, there was no way that they could send me to aviation school. And yes, they were right.

The turn of fate helped me somehow, when I became a recipient of a scholarship sponsored by German Christians, that sent me thru college and the CPA review school. Yes, with the Lord's blessing, I became I CPA in the year 2000.

Looking back, I never would have wanted this profession had it not been for my Mama's desire to become a CPA. Her dream was fulfilled in me. I don't know if this is fate or destiny, but I am glad that somehow, I achieved something. This something I never really dreamt of, but something I attained. Not everyone who wished to become a CPA ever became one.

I've been working for over 4 years now, as an accountant. Still, seeing aeroplanes and visiting airports bring back mem'ries of the dream that never came true.

Why the title of this blog today is "On becoming a linguist"? Well, next to becoming a pilot, is being able to converse with peoples of different nationalities. Had I become a pilot, I would have acquired this skill also. Considering that I dreamt of becoming a commercial pilot of an international flag carrier.

First language to study is Spanish. Next in line French, German, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Japanese, then if by then I would have mastered this few languages, I'd give Dutch a try.. (Oppsss) I could see the eyebrows of Magic 7 being raised. Oh, by the way, Magic 7 is the barkada (peer group) where I proudly belong. 7 gorgeous and brilliant young ladies (I, being the oldest at 27), in Shell Shared Service Center Manila.

In due time, I will know if I'd fulfill the dream to become a linguist....In the meantime, it's 3:00 AM, and the barkada is suppose to have lunch...

Hasta luego!

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