Brief Self-Analysis
Do you have troubles deciding between alternatives?
Generally speaking, yes. But I can resolve it in a matter of time. I just need to make the smartest decision.
Do you stand by the decisions you make?
As much as possible, I want to stand by the decisions I make. That is why before I come up with a final decision, I would have to think of it really hard. Although, there are still times when I fail to meet that wiser judgment.
What do you do when you are faced with problems?
I pray. I ask for God’s help, and then later on will attempt to solve my problem. I used to think that if I will not do something about it, the more it will become worsened. That then produces a feeling of anxiety. That is why I make it a point that I have solved that certain problem, or at least have set some plans in solving it. Only then I would be focused with my other tasks (sounds O.C.).
Do you find problems challenging?
Without a doubt, yes. Problems are made to challenge us, I guess. Ever since, I’d love problem solving (Math is one of my favourite subjects). It makes my brain works. And when I am faced with such, I tend to think that it is more of a challenge which will eventually make me better person.
Do you enjoy new situations?
Yes, but I am more at ease with the ones that I am used to, of course. But yes, I am open to new things. I want to learn more.
Do you usually finish projects you begin?
YES. That is somehow my obsession-compulsion. It’s like I feel like I am caught and there’s no way out but to finish it. Yes I know it is not healthy, but I just need to do it. And sometimes, I’d rather stay awake all night and finish everything.
Do you enjoy hard work?
I do not enjoy doing the work itself. But I find it interesting. Maybe it is the end-product that I enjoy, or the pleasure that I get from accomplishing a hard work. It boosts my self-esteem.
What kind of person are you?
I am guilty for being an obsessive-compulsive person. I am a perfectionist when it comes to my work. I want everything to be in order. Maybe because I value time so much and I don’t want it to be wasted.
I do worry about other things. I’m guilty of the phrase, “doctor-shopping”. Yes, I’m somehow a hypochondriac. Last Christmas break, I had been to AUFMC three times and to Henson’s Clinic once. I consulted an ophthalmologist to ask if I need to undergo an operation for my retinal stye, an ENT to have my ears irrigated, and a physician for Infectious Diseases to ask about the dog bite I had when I was seven.
Another unhealthy thing about me is that I used to keep what I feel inside just to avoid trouble. If I am angry, I would rather not talk. I’ll stay alone and let the feelings subside. It’s my way of coping. But if I can’t bear it anymore, I would burst out my feelings to my best friend until I feel relieved.
Do you have future plans for a career?
Yes. I want to work as an OR nurse abroad or a clinical instructor here. I also like to have a clinical experience at St. Luke’s Medical Hospital.
Do you participate in community activities?
Not anymore. I am too busy in school.
Do you listen to world news?
If I have time to watch TV, I would. But most often, I just hear from local news.
Are there things you’d like to see changed in your community?
Yes. Like having fewer incidences of crimes, or totally none.
Are there things you would do differently if you had them to do over again?
None at all, because I am satisfied with what I have now. If I try to change that, I might end up losing everything. I believe that whatever I have now is meant to be. I do not regret the things I’ve done in the past, because it is through those mistakes that I became smarter and stronger. I learned a lot from my previous experiences, and there’s nothing I would like to change in that.
How do you feel about your life?
Right now, it’s more like having a great responsibility. Being a leader is never an easy task, you have to make sure that everything is going well. But I see it now as a challenge. There’s no reason to escape from it. Wait till I get married, wait till I have kids… these will all be part of life. And to live a harmonious life, it should always come with responsibility.
What do other people think of you?
During our group session with my other classmates who have only known me for a month then, they were asked to describe me, and they all see me as an industrious person. Well, that is more of the superficial part. But if you’re going to ask my close friends about what they think of me, they would most likely answer “she is more of a friend”. And that says it all.
What do you really want to be?
As simple as a good wife and a good mother to my husband and children.
