Acknowledgments

Lord, thank you for giving me the gift of life. It is a blessing

beyond words. I am forever grateful for the privilege You have given
me, for allowing me to experience the little joys and even the
adversities, to all of which have made me strong.

Sir Jj, thank you for your enthusiasm in teaching. You took too
much of your time in order for us to learn. The knowledge you shared
will go through the lengths of my endeavor. I have the utmost respect
for you.

My dearest Mom and Dad, thank you for sharing your life and
love along this journey. Your endless support have kept me motivated
and inspired on even the darkest of days. No matter what have and will
become of me, your love, encouragement, and support never once
faltered.

Ken and Niks, my brothers and pogitas, thank you for cheering
me up in your unsual and subtle ways. For occasionally checking up on
me, barging in my room just to make a joke and a funny dance. I love
you both so much.

Shawn, to your extraordinary love and patience, thank you. Your

adjustments to my mood, your understanding, and your positive
attidudes have motivated me to be a better person. Remembering your
encouragement and your persistence about my abilities kept me going
till the end. I could not have made it through without you.

To Ally, Angela, Kuya Roy, Febbie, Bellie, and Bonsay, I greatly

appreciate your assistance. Thank you for lending me a hand. Your
wisdom and insights about this subject have made me understand it to
a greater extent.

To Kat, Eds, Roy, Bater, and to countless other people who have
shown me in both words and actions what friends are truly for, thank
you.

From the bottom of my heart, I deeply thank you all. It has been
a pleasure.

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