Wants vs Needs
It’s not what you think.
Today was my first day at school this year. We only had reporting and I am wondering why in the world I am so drained after the class. I still have headache but I decided to blog because I want to let this out… This sadness and this confusion.
So while I was talking to my boyfriend over the phone while resting (I told him that I won’t go online tonight because of my headache but here I am, blogging. He’d surely understand.), my mom butt in in our conversation and told me that the hospital where I was supposed to undergo training this month called. The start of our training is next week. Orientation on Wednesday.
My mom asked me if I think I could handle the training because this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You know how hard it is to apply in a hospital. This is actually a pre-employment training and this is different from the previous trainings I have undergone for some reasons. She told me, “Kung kaya mo naman na, sayang naman kung ipopostpone mo ito. Para sana makapagtrabaho ka na…”
Everybody knows how much I want to work in the hospital. Everybody knows how dedicated I am in this field even though I feel like it’s pushing me away because of these circumstances I am dealing with. I really, really want to undergo the training BUT it’s been only a month when I underwent operation. I got traumatized with what have happened and I am scared of jeopardizing my health again.
I am crying while typing this because I really do not know what to do. I want to work… but I need to rest. I need to prioritize my health. I don’t want another operation. I want to be healthy this year. I have neglected my doctor’s health advice before and I don’t want to do that again. I regret for being a stubborn “patient”.
But… what about my dreams? What about my goals? I am turning 25 this year and look, I haven’t achieved anything yet. I am still depending on my parents. I haven’t bought anything for myself that I can be proud of. I haven’t contributed anything to our monthly bills. I envy those people who have attained something at an early age. I want to be like that too. I really do.
Sigh. I can’t decide. :( What to do?




My name is Xyla, a 24-year-old Filipina unemployed registered nurse. I am a freelance writer for a nursing magazine of a review center. I aim to be a nurse leader in the future. With only 12 units left in my Master's Degree (Major in Medical-Surgical Nursing), I am ready to teach nursing students. During my past time, I kill Zombies, plant Cherry Bombs, Marigold and Melon Pult and make cheesy stuff for my boyfriend. I firmly justify that I am not too old for Glee-addiction. I hate prepositions. They make my life complicated.








maybe God has more plans for you.. just wait and see.. and it will be all worth it..
it’s just maybe not your time..
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you do alot of things naman eh as far as I can read from your posts, You’ve been training in other hospitals, teaching kids and now taking up MA.. Siguro nga you are not earning money so that you can help your family, but don’t underestimate what you’ve been doing. Ang importante kasi hindi ka naging tamad! The time spent on training and school and teaching is an investment for the future.
Everybody knows naman siguro how hard it is to be a nurse in the Philippines, but you, you don’t only accept that fact, you also try to do something about it so you won’t be stuck.
You know if you want to be healty you should start with the emotions :) Be happy, even when things don’t seem to go your way just try to see at least one positive thing about it.. Like, you may not earn money but hey you are trying your best and gaining knowledge instead!
You should be proud, coz at 25 you’ve learned a lot!
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