Taking The First Step Makes All The Difference

One of my best guy buddy Ferdinand Gabriel (or Gabby to his friends / Ferdie to me) has always wanted to study MBA (Masters in Business Administration) for as long as I have known him I know that it has been his desire but he just couldn't seem to bring himself to do it. For months he has been pondering on the idea of taking it but due to circumstances he keeps putting it off. 

In life in order to grow it is paramount that we surround ourselves with positive, driven and passionate people for their influence and behaviour will eventually rub off on us and I guess one of the reasons why God allowed Gab and I to reconnect again because as friends we influence each other positively. 

Just yesterday, October 2 he finally did the first step in fulfilling one of his life's goals. I went to Ateneo Professional School with him as he submitted his requirements and registered for the entrance test. One of Gab's greatest trait is his passion to learn unceasingly and even though at times he needs to go through life's detours he keeps on and pushes through til he achieves his goals by clinging to his faith in God and being resilient regardless the situation. 

According to Les Brown we should never stop improving ourselves and work hard on investing for our self development for only then can we only be fulfilled not only by achieving our life's goals but also evolving into someone great because God created us all to be great. For there is greatness in all of us we just need to harness it so we can make a difference in this world and inspire others to do the same.

I am extremely proud of him for he is courageous to take the first step towards achieving one of his life's goals and in life that's just what matters, taking the first step and keeping on it. Sometimes we have to stop putting off our dreams aside and start working on it while we still can for we never know what tomorrow brings.

Ferdinand Gabriel 

Love Letter To Gabby (aka Ferdinad Gabriel)

Some say I am a woman of principles but I guess they are mistaken.

Some say I have it all but I merely have my soul.

In the dark memories of my past I carried all the pain and grief inside me.

They took my heart and left me with nothing, nothing but the images of my past.

Nothing but painful memories, my life then was blank it was nothing but the four corners of my room which was dark and cold.

I got scared the past kept haunting me, the pain, tears, voices echoing.

I was alone but I stood tall hoping that someday I'll surpass it all and somehow I did.

That's when you came in.

You gave me the confidence to go on, you gave me the reason to be strong.

You made me believe on the things I never did.

You showed me the way to be a better person and I am proud for having loved by a person like you

I knew then it was a new beginning for me.

I admired your unique character, you are strong, honest, wise and trustworthy.

You stood by the things I believe in and you never gave up on me.

You cheered me up when I'm blue

You were always there for me at times I wonder why, Now I know.

You brought joy into my life, you gave me something worth sacrificing

I regained my soul because of you and I loved you more than anything in this world.

May I thank you for all good things and every memory.

You made me what I am today, You have made me better.