student council president? holy cow.

At first, I seriously thought it was a joke. No way I'd be promoted to that position! Never in my life, lol. Should I take the SC president role or not? The choice is mine. I could chill out in DA, be a secretary, and not mind anything else. Alternatively, I could become the SC president, a role I foresee as the most demanding, stressful, and dreadful for me. In fact, I’ve been badmouthing SC for a long time, saying it was a curse being in my current position.

Surprisingly, after numerous rants and vents, I had a sudden change of heart. I’ve contemplated and pondered this decision. I gave it more logical and rational thought rather than being dismissive and denying it relentlessly. It’s a dilemma for me; if I choose one over the other, I’ll have regrets. If I choose DA secretary, I feel like a coward, isolating myself in my comfort zone and being a follower rather than taking a higher position and pushing my limits to be a leader. Realistically, being a DA secretary isn’t bad; I can probably focus more on my studies. On the other hand, if I choose to be SC president, I’ll feel anxious, fearing that I don’t fit the role, lose balance with my studies and personal time, and similar regrets arise. No decision is perfect. Both have pros and cons.

I’ve always wanted new experiences, new skills, to step outside my comfort zone, push my limits, and all that, but I wasn’t doing anything. Drawing, exercise, and programming were out of my limits, but I kept overlooking one area: being socially active. Yeah, social interactions. I fear that. I hate it! And it’s worse if you dislike some people in school, or most. I’m the kind of person who loves being alone and only talks with 1-3 friends. That’s it. I mostly just want to be with myself. It’s comforting. This may be attributed to my introverted personality and shyness, but that’s how I am. I feel like I couldn’t change myself even though I want to. I feel like I couldn’t do anything, even if I’m capable and have control over it.

That’s the problem: I didn’t realize my capabilities as a person. I only know my comfort zone and stay stagnant. I didn’t know that I have more to bring to the table. So yeah, going back to my decision. I choose to be the SC president because I want to step outside my comfort zone. It might be very uncomfortable, but I’ll get used to it. The next time I encounter similar situations, it won’t be a big problem for me anymore, whether in a school or professional environment. Besides, I find fulfillment in challenging myself. I like being challenged. I’m curious about everything; I’m basically inquisitive. Obviously, I don’t know everything! Another thing is, I want to work on my communication skills, like voicing my ideas, speaking up for myself, and doing public speaking (which I hate the most). But guess what? We can’t avoid speaking in public. There will always be a time when we need to speak in front of a group. So yeah, it is inevitable. Let’s be real here: it’s also good for a resume or CV! It exhibits competence and my willingness to contribute positively to the institution! Overall, I took this critical position for my personal and professional growth and to bring a positive impact to the school and cultivate a nurturing environment for everyone.

My best wishes for SC 2024-2025. I’ll do my best in both academics and organizational work. Lord, please guide me throughout this journey. I hope everything goes well and everyone gets along. I’m very grateful that I was given this position, and with that, I realized my capabilities that I didn’t know about. I want to thank the current SC officers who supported my decision and will continue to support me, knowing they won’t be in SC anymore. I also thank Ms. Lorna for encouraging me and trusting me to be the SC president. I appreciate that. I also thank my boyfriend, Gab, who has been there for me from the start and will constantly support me throughout my journey. Lastly, I thank my parents for congratulating me and supporting my decision. I really appreciate these people.