When I was still an undergrad biochemistry student, I read in the book of Campbell (Biochemistry) an article where a woman scientist was interviewed. I forget who the scientist was, basta babae siya and she talked about her life as a scientist, how she was able to find her husband in the field of science too, how she took a leave from the academe because she was going to give birth (and she was trying to catch up with her ovaries this time, hehe.), etc. As I read it, she said there that what made her going every morning was:
the fact that there is something new to learn about your research...
the fact that when you wake up every morning you are excited to do your research because there is something new to discover...
Upon reading it, I said to myself, "nyek, hanep 'to ah, adik sa research. Hinid naman ata mangyayari sakin 'to...'sus research? Who da hell would get all fired up for research?"
And then it hit me...
Grabe...I really never thought that I would end up being an "adik" for research. There's this project where my bossing is the project leader. It's all about the sustainability of SOILS and SEDIMENTS in Metro Manila (can't put here the complete title eh, baka magka-isyu isyu pa, hehe. Isipin mo ha, SOILS! Huwaat?! Oo importante ang soil pero parang ang geeky pa pag pinag-aralan 'to! Hehe). I'm going to take part in this research project since I'm the URA of Dr. Sandra and I think this would be my thesis. Hwow, SOIL CHEMISTRY! Kaya nga ako umalis ng Chem kasi ayoko na ng chem! Waaa! Well I guess hinahabol na ko ng chem... Dati ako naghahabol sa kanya eh, haha! I just have to face it with open arms and a loving hug after that, haha! Huwaaat?!
Ako na 'tong naeexcite ngayon every morning to wake up and go to UP (take note sa UP! From Parañaque to UP everyday, back and forth...commute ha! Hindi kotse.) I felt the drive to go to UP and study and learn and absorb all the knowledge that I can to make me a competitive scientist of the future...CHARING! Haha! No, but seriously, I really felt this remarkable change in me...and I'm loving and enjoying every moment of it :)
I think I'm here to stay in this research caravan...:)
