Genesis 1. My Transformation

When I was in grade school, I used to have many awards regarding academic matters. I used to win at “talumpati” and declamation contests as well. After six years of having a simple life, I took an examination at UP Rural High School. I have no idea how important it is to pass that examination. As a matter of fact, I did not give my best shot in answering the exam. I don’t know how hard the examination was. I just enjoyed it and all I want is to graduate.

After few months of studying, and after I graduated from elementary; I fount out that I passed the UP Rural Entrance Exam. When my mother explained me how important the examination for my future was; I felt proud of myself. I discovered my potentials and capability of such things. I didn’t realize the importance of the words “scholar-ng-bayan” means until I got there.

I thought that studying at UP Rural would be boring. I even imagined myself studying thoroughly all day. But God have new plans for me. It’s time for my transformation!

Computer games, especially MMORPGs are introduced in the gaming industry. Many students became victims of this “grade-crushers” and tend to cut class while talking nonsense about these games all day. I know very much about these games. I suddenly became one of the victims too. I got attracted to what these games can give me. I can feel powerful and rich whenever I play these games. Like many people know, computer games have lots of disadvantages that are hard to reverse. One example is that games tend to be addicting. Addiction can be very dangerous and it can lead to unplanned decisions. In my own experience, I sometimes cut class just to play my favorite online game. The result? Grades that are below sea level…. WHEW!

I know playing so hard will not lead me into anything good. Playing computer games also brings me into a different world with a different me. I know it is still not too late for me to change my lifestyle. I know I can still reverse the “curse” that those games implanted to me. All I have to do is to stay away from online games bit by bit. I know god did this transformation of mine so that I can see the harsh realities of life itself. I know I can do it! I have just to live by faith and battle temptations with god side by side.