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Thesis Update

Yesterday, I got through the Thesis Presentation which I so needed to do, to get the panel's nod and finally move on with the writing of the Thesis Manuscript. I submitted a condensed version of the manuscript containing only the relevant information worth presenting -- which are the encouraging findings nonetheless. I also did a short presentation on Beowulf clusters, and the experiments I've run with regards to the cluster.

I had a generally great time having Yannie there at the presentation. I really appreciate her taking the time to go to my presentation and sit there while I ramble on about things she most probably have just heard for the first time. I didn't expect her to understand a single thing I said, but I am very very appreciative of her support.

Yesterday I also found a favorite verse in the Bible which I now vow live by for the rest of my life. It goes a little something like this:


Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make straight your paths.

-- Proverbs 3:5-6


So very true indeed.

I would very much like to thank the Panel, composed of Dr. Eliezer A. Albacea, Mr. Jaime M. Samaniego, and Mr. Jaderick P. Pabico -- for taking time to listen to and scrutinize my study. I am very appreciative of the constructive commends and suggestions that you have shared with me.

Now I need to actually sit down, stop procrastinating and finish the thesis manuscript. Not just for me graduating, but for me actually finishing up on something I started working on for the last two years. I think it's time to finally finish this thing.

Thanks to everyone for the support, and for the patience with my text messages. They're very much appreciated.

CHill...

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