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Last November 9, I went out to ease my mind. Two days have passed since the supposed release of our board exams results. I figured that it will take more time since our Baguio test takers are yet to take theirs today, November 13. Their day two exams were postponed due to the typhoon.

The waiting game for the results was really stressing me out. When I stay at home, I try to read a book or watch a movie. I noticed that I just read through the words or stare at the screen, but my mind is still running on a lot of what-ifs about the board exam.

So I went out. Let me tell you about my happy, memorable day last November 9, 2018.

For our first stop, we went to one of my favorite milktea places, Tokyo Bubble Tea! I ordered my usual Royal Milktea with oreo cream. I missed this drink so much. Compared to other milktea shops, this one isn’t as accessible because there are only a few branches. I’m happy that I finally satisfied my craving.

From Katipunan, we drove to The Grove to eat late lunch. We went to Sunrise Buckets. We ordered four half pound wings - Jack Daniel’s is my favorite flavor! We also got garlic parmesan, honey mustard and real American buffalo hot wings. On the side, we ordered Kate’s spaghetti.

I took advantage of the good lighting and the green scenery outside. I guess it’s safe to say that my mission to get distracted and to forget my worries about my recent board exam was successful.

Before going home, we ate street food just because we were still full from all the food we ate at Sunrise Buckets. 

I drove home, blasting through my favorite tracks - I began to feel anxious once again.

Fast forward to me lying down on my bed around 10PM, I was ready to hit the hay but I was scrolling through my Twitter feed to make me feel sleepy. Then suddenly, I saw a tweet from the PRC Board account which says, “October 2018 Psychometrician Board Exam Results.”

Well-played, PRC. Well-played. We were waiting for two days and the site says “Stand by, results are expected shortly.” Two days have passed and the website stayed the same. The results weren’t released. 

No one was expecting it at all since the Baguio takers were yet to take their exam. Funny how they released the results at the most unexpected time, when everyone was convinced that our results will be released next week, together with the Baguio takers.

I went up of my bed like how a zombie gets up after it has been bitten. You did your best, you got this. I told myself. I clicked the link via my phone. It wasn’t loading. I started shaking. My palms began to sweat. I decided to get my laptop to view the results instead. As I was about to click the link, the rainbow round wheel popped up on my screen. My laptop hanged. Thanks universe?

I decided to scream “Mommy, may results na. Di ko makita ikaw tumingin. Help!” I needed someone to hold me as I go through the list of examinees. I ran downstairs. Finally, the page decided to load on my phone. I scrolled through the list, M, N, O, P, Q - this is it. 

You know how they say that your heart literally skips a bit. I think mine did. I can vividly remember how I jumped three times and I uttered the words, “RPm na ako.” I couldn’t help but cry. I am grateful.

I started the day worried. I wanted to be distracted from the thought of the results. I ended the day with the universe giving exactly what I want. There was nothing to be anxious and worried about after all.