Last October 18 and 19, St Michael School of Padada’s high school batch of 1975 had a get together to celebrate the 50th year since our graduation from the school.  My batchmates requested me to give an inspirational talk focusing on my journey since we  graduated from high school. Here is a copy of my speech: My dear batchmates of St. Michael’s School of Padada, MAAYONG GABII SA INYONG TANAN! When Eden reached out and invited me to speak at today’s reunion, I felt truly honored to be chosen to share my journey since graduating from SMSP. It has now been 50 years—half a century—since we walked away from those cherished school grounds. Yet, it hardly seems possible that so much time has passed.