Thursday, January 29, 2009



I cannot believe how much I enjoyed our Integrated Field Trip. Choosing Transportation, Logistics and Distribution as my career cluster for this event wasn't all that wrong after all. I actually went with my grade six choice of career-- aviation. See, I have been loyal to it all this time!

Well, not really. That's the problem. I haven't actually given much thought on what I would want to pursue in college nor what career path I wish to take. But then, years ago, I've set my mind on becoming a pilot. I was so fascinated with planes and wanted to do something extreme-- something which is unusual-- and so, I guess this desire was partly fulfilled by aspiring for a professional career as an aviator. I mean, come to think of it, there aren't much lady/women pilots out there. (Well, if there were, it's not at par with the ratio of men.) So when the time came for this career cluster grouping, I gave aviation a try. After all, it's just for gaining a little more background about what you think you would like to take up in college. And since there wasn't any other career as appealing to me and my interests, I did sign myself up for Transportation.

As weird as it may seem, I am so so so fascinated with the idea of becoming a pilot that even until now, it sends some sort of adrenaline rush up and down my spine and gives me a temporary increase in my level of hope, uprightness and makes me feel happy, generally. I don't know why, or what brought me to feeling such but perhaps, it could have attributed from the lovely ambiance of the airport, the respectable-looking flight personnel (which I admire, btw) or the complicated view of the cockpit buttons or the cockpit itself. Ahhh. Don't forget the smell of the aircraft-- heaven, indeed. For a while, I've had my own share of hesitations too. For instance, I've pondered on the ideas like, what if someone hijacks the plane, what if we'd have to do an emergency landing, what if we ran out of gas mid-air, etcetera etcetera. But then, I guess when you love something and your heart is really in it, there's a big tendency that the good side would outweigh the downside (despite the fact, that in reality, there are more bad sides to it). Yes, there are also the risks involve, but then again, if you love something and your heart is really in it, it wouldn't matter much, I suppose.

So yes, for today we had our trip to PATTS and AIR LINK. Unfortunately, we weren't fully accomodated by PATTS but we were allowed to tour some parts of their school. It was just like a quick peek inside, about 25-35 mins. Then, we stalled in SM Sucat, waiting for the clock to tick 1:15PM for us to be able to hit the road once again on our way to Air Link. Mind you, in was a small aviation school but I was surprised that they had something prepared to show to us-- a ppt presentation regarding their school, the courses they offer and a brief background of these.

During the talk, I was all the more enlightened and inspired to pursue my dream of becoming a pilot. (The simulator machine made me all the more excited!) As Mr Cocjin (if I remember correctly) described all the wonderful details about the airline industry, my ears were dancing to such beatiful rhythm. I cannot believe it, aviation could actually be exciting.

After the very detailed session we had with the director of the school, we were given the opportunity to tour the campus. It was not a really spacious area but I think it was good enough. The people were well-mannered, mind you. When we were brought to the area where their airplanes were parked, I was left with awe: I think (and should believe) that I would be flying one of those soon. Ha, just you wait.

But then of course, with all the good sides/benefits presented, the bad sides tag along with it. For instance, one should give her full effort and attention in order to be successful in this field-- in other words, no boyfriend, not much social life, no girlfriends. Yes, that's the major downfall of this career. Oh, plus, no holidays. Great Joy. Well, for my parents' part, I guess they would give it a thumbs up-- I mean, the no boyfriend part, at least. As for me, it could be considered unlikely but, honestly speaking, a bit reasonable because of the very expensive tuition fee the school requires: it's no joke to use millions of pesos a year for studying.

Well, if budget permits and my will is still there, I would probably pursue this career. But for now, I'll rejoice over that 100 Geom QT score! Boo-ya!!!