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Salvatorre Mundi

DAZ|Studio People posted on Mar 09, 2019
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"The origins of humankind require an intelligent designer, an Architect of the universe." -St. Thomas Aquinas Log 03-10-19 Hello :) If you are viewing this post, then let me extend my deepest gratitiude and my warmest thanksgiving :) I know most people won't really bother reading or looking at my posts, but it's okay, I'm cool with that. I understand that I still have a lot to improve on the quality of my works here. But today, of all days, I just need to post this because what I have been through for the past 7-8 years has been a journey for me. When I was in high school, I took the entrance exam to enter college. I passed the Fine Arts course in Painting, but ended up wait-listed in Architecture. I pursued Architecture although I suck at geometry and physics (two subjects critical to the course). I passed, and for five grueling years came an intense immersion of the field ( maybe that's why a lot of people at the time told me it was a death sentence to take it up, it was no joke). Thankfully, after passing my thesis, I was able to graduate and it was time that I find myself a job for the apprenticeship program. My first two employers treated me like garbage. Overworked and underpaid, without having the liberty of practicing what I really need for the program, I resigned and I was back to square one. I was close to depression seeing most of my friends fulfill their dreams, with me being left behind. I was fortunate enough that my third employer accepted me and there I was able to work to my potential. Finally, I was able to fill up my logbook, and I entered a review program before taking up the board exams. The irony of it all is that what I learned for five years in college was not even sufficient or useless compared to the six months I spent in the review center, where most of the topics of the board exams are purely based. I filed my documents, getting ready as days passed leading to that fateful moment. Taking up the board exams for Architecture is not something to be taken lightly. I've witnessed people take it over and over, although failing, but not giving up. A week before, I said my prayers went to offer eggs to St. Claire and God hoping for fair winds. I told myself, if I make it, then thank you God. But if I don't, then maybe its not yet my time. A friend once told me, every one of us in our batch will ultimately pass the exams, it's just a question of when. I cannot comprehend the feeling on the day of the exams. It was like landing on the beaches of Normandy for the first time. There was a mixture of anxiety, worry and relief. You don't know what to expect. It went for two days, and I carried my rosary with me, a cloth from the Black Nazarene, my lucky pencils, and an image of what I posted here in my gallery (some practices prevalent to most board takers).I was surprised that most of what I learned from the review came out. When it finally ended, it was as if my head ached after putting every info I have inside and flushing them out instantly. Then came the time waiting for the results which was practically the most difficult part. An entire week was taking an eternity for me to wait. When my friend texted me that the results were out and we passed, I checked and I found my name on the list :) You can't simply understand what it was like when that news broke with tears in our eyes, all the hardships I experienced leading to this. It was intoxicating and a rewarding moment that still is hard to sink in :) Later on I learned that it was one of the most difficult exams conceived probably because it was the last term of the current board members. Today, I take my oath as a professional, and foremost I give thanks to God for giving me this great opportunity. To my family, friends and mentors, who gave their full support on my journey, their sacrifices are not in vain. Thank you for taking time to read this, it means so much that people understand my story. And I hope that when they read this, they wont't make the same mistakes that I made. Thought of the day: May the Architect be high-minded; not arrogant, but faithful; Just, and easy to deal with, without avarice; Not let his mind be occupied in receiving gifts, But let him preserve his good name with dignity… -Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Thank you and God bless :) Sincerely, gavincas93 (RGPC) Ar. Ronald Gavin P. Castillo, UAP Graduated batch 2016, Cum Laude University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila (est. 1611) College of Architecture (est. 1930) Graduated batch 2011 Claret School of Quezon City (est. 1967)

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Mekheke

6:55AM | Sun, 10 March 2019

Congratulations for your achievement.

gavincas93

7:52AM | Mon, 11 March 2019

thank you :)

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Arodia

8:08PM | Wed, 18 September 2019

As a christian I always appreciate a faith based work, especially a good one and congratulations on passing the exam!

gavincas93

9:09AM | Thu, 19 September 2019

many thanks :)

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karasmic

4:38PM | Mon, 27 July 2020

A superb image and a very interesting portrait of one of the most recognizable figures in human history, at least for a large chunk of humanity. Very well done.

and congratulations on your achievement and for acknowledging you had spiritual help along the way.


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