Reflection Paper #3
The game called LIFE. by Alexis Tan
My teacher in high school once asked me. "What is your passion?"
I didn't know what to answer back then, but now I am certain as to what that answer is. Back then I didn't know how important that question is to my life, but now I understand that is the question that will set the tone and direction in my life.
I thank Ateneo for obliging me this reflection, as this reflection, helped me articulate what my passions are. It allowed me to see for myself how my passion affects me in my daily life and how it reflect in everything that I do through my journey called life.
Back when I was growing up in the province of Cebu, i remember that i was a shy child, unable to muster the courage to join a game of tag ,fear of rejection was always the cause. I was an insecure provincial boy,who never played sports in my life. Like everything else in the provinces, life was very simple, so were the games all the kids played back then. Luksong baka, taguan, patintero and my favourite game: bahay-bahayan. Gradually, i mustered the courage to join the children playing out in our backyard. And gratefully I was welcomed with open arms and kind hearts.I had so much wonderful times back then playing those games. And wonderful memories playing with friends and neighbours doing silly games as we grow up. But then again, change happened. I was bound to leave for Manila and had to say good bye not only to my friends, classmates and loved ones. but also to my simple and cherished life in the province.
