tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584320135378046076.post1763569504686820923..comments2023-08-06T08:04:59.329-07:00Comments on Bato Bato Pik!: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho -- Magical!!EMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671641890995347455noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584320135378046076.post-48531568205759515492008-06-05T17:40:00.000-07:002008-06-05T17:40:00.000-07:00Wow Jules! That is one comment worth posting about...Wow Jules! That is one comment worth posting about! I can't help but admire your determination and perseverance. You can do it, I know you can. You are born to succeed! <BR/><BR/>God bless!EMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671641890995347455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584320135378046076.post-37027188882267280352008-06-05T09:03:00.000-07:002008-06-05T09:03:00.000-07:00I have read Paulo Coelho’s "The Alchemist" in 200...I have read Paulo Coelho’s "The Alchemist" in 2003 before I began my stint in graduate school, for the 3rd time. I thought I've finally found my treasure. I was wrong. For it was the continuation of my journey.<BR/><BR/>I've started my (graduate) school hopping in 1993 in a well established university. It was a dream came true for me to be accepted there. But something happened and I dropped the course. <BR/><BR/>In 1996, I went to a technical school. All I needed were 4 units to get an associate degree but for some strange reason, I again lose interest. <BR/><BR/>In 2001, I entered in another grad school thinking that I was equipped to be in a highly technical field of studies. I lasted for a semester and sadly quit.<BR/><BR/>In 2003, I went back to my college alma mater and enrolled in another graduate course. Inspired by Santiago, I knew nothing will stop me for finding my treasures. I was wrong. I finished just two semesters. I thought I was done. For in 2004, I was in for an adventure of a lifetime. <BR/><BR/>My journey led me to treasures of different kind. The treasures are called Uno and Jed. Plus the journey itself, the discoveries I've made and the wisdom that I've acquired.<BR/><BR/>Now its 2008 and I'm back in gradschool, the one I left in 2004 to continue my search for the other treasure. <BR/><BR/>There are times I'm not as courageous as Santiago. Most of the time I feel that the needs of my love ones are more important than my dreams. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes I want to give up the search, the journey. But I know that if I do, its like giving up my dream, avoiding my personal legend, ignoring my destiny.<BR/><BR/>So I'm moving on. Marching to the beat of my gradschool dream. <BR/><BR/>I have other dreams too. And to realize them is like moving a mountain from one place to another. I can always look back at Santiago for inspiration. Or wish for an alchemist to help me make it when I'm down or about to give up. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this inspiring book. PC is an awesome writer. Aside from TA, I have "The Fifth Mountain" but unfortunately both books were borrowed by some co-workers and they still have to find their way back to me.<BR/><BR/>I guess that's part of the books' journey to realize their personal legend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584320135378046076.post-65682533337757937442008-06-03T18:51:00.000-07:002008-06-03T18:51:00.000-07:00Thanks Jean! I wish the same to your dreams!Thanks...Thanks Jean! I wish the same to your dreams!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for adding me. I am also interested on your food adventures so I will add you to my picks!<BR/><BR/>Salutations to you!!!EMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671641890995347455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584320135378046076.post-76823567763600735072008-06-03T18:42:00.000-07:002008-06-03T18:42:00.000-07:00hi em! truly inspiring story! hope your dream will...hi em! truly inspiring story! hope your dream will come true! All the best! :)<BR/><BR/>thanks for visiting! i've added u in my WS buddies blogroll! Happy week! :)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://agreatpleasure.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Jean Chia</A>Jean Chia aka Ms.Yummy~licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07375693303718191652noreply@blogger.com