This is a long overdue blog entry. I am always at awe with professors and instructors from UP.. either their from Diliman, Los Banos, Mindanao, Visayas, Baguio, or anywhere. I have deep respect with them since teaching is so hard plus the low pay. Last October 5, 2010, Prof. Winnie Monsod conducted her last lecture for her economics class. I did not have any econ subjects back in UP but Prof. Winnie is a famous professor of the university because of her appearances on television. I can only remember entering one of classes during my campaign for the University Student Council position way way way back in 2000.
Her lecture is more on the pride of being a UP student... of being a UP Diliman student. She mentioned about being the cream of crop amongst the thousands who took the UPCAT and of course, she stressed on the importance of giving back to society. I actually cried while watching the video. Prof. Monsod's words hit me hard. I am a passionate student leader and I can say a true Maroon blooded student in my college days. I don't know where that person is now. I guess when you grow older, you somewhat lose the zeal and the open eye to society's needs. Instead the zeal is overshadowed by responsibilities to oneself and to one's family. It might be a selfish thing to think about but some chose to survive and flourish to one's benefits. I am guilty! I originally wanted to teach and give back to the university that I loved but I guess the need to earn more chickened me out! I know my time will come to pay back the taxpayers the paid for my tuition.
As for now, I am just happy that I got married before Prof. Monsod's passing. She will not be pulling my leg during my honeymoon! Hehehehe!!!
