Sometimes, we think we won't be able to reach our dreams because our biggest enemy is ourselves—especially when we feel that the effort we exerted isn't enough to achieve them. But in reality, we just need to wait for the output, outcome, or result to finally say, "We made it!"
Just like Alexis Bellen Obiena, who initially thought he wouldn't pass the September 2024 Librarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination and even experienced self-doubt—only to find out that not only did he pass, but he also became a topnotcher!
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| Photo courtesy: Facebook/Alexis Bellen Obiena |
“Kaunting kwento lang: Sa totoo lang, malaking bahagi ng aking sarili ang iniisip na hindi ako makakapasa sa LLE ~ na gusto mag-back out at next year na lang mag-take para makapaghanda pa. Sobra tayong nag-aalala dahil na rin sa iba pang mga bagay bagay na ating iniisip,” he said on his Facebook post.
Although he had already entrusted everything to God, he still couldn't help but worry that he might not pass, especially since he was juggling work and had just recently married his wife, Princess. However, he said that having a strong support system, particularly from his wife, made a huge difference—she constantly reassured him that whatever the exam results might be, everything would be okay. Princess was very supportive because, during the times he was reviewing, she took care of him and handled their household chores.
“Malaki ang part ni Princess sa aking pagre-review. Inaasikaso nia ako at ang bahay para makapag-focus ako sa time ng aking pagre-review. Kaya sa kanya ako higit na nahihiya kapag hindi ako makapasa,” he said.
“Second day ng exam, mahirap pa din, pero tayo ay mas kalmado na. May pag-aalala pa din pero mas nagtitiwala na. May mga pagkakataon na naiisip pa ding maaring bumagsak pero mas payapa na. Basta, gaya nang dati, best effort lang. Umuwi agad at ang gusto ko lang ay makita si Princess pagkatapos ng exam. Nanood ng movie pagkatapos kumain at natulog na agad. Bahala na ang Lord sa result. At ayun na nga.”
That’s why Alexis is deeply grateful to his partner and everyone who helped him in his review and studies after ranking top 2 in the board exam.
Congratulations, Alexis!
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
