By: Lakasdiwa Paguia

Research is a lot like skydiving –

When you’re about to jump,

you suddenly feel unsure of yourself

or what you’re doing.

Sometimes you even need a little push to start.

More often than not,

you’ll need good company

for moral support.

You take the leap and dive

in a pool of mixed feelings.

But then you begin to appreciate

what’s in front of you, and you take comfort in that.

Although at times

in the middle of it all,

you feel like just giving up –

remember to humor yourself.

You will eventually, inevitably,

learn to enjoy what you’re doing.

When you’ve gotten used

to the whole process

and finally reach the end –

you will feel, beyond doubt,

accomplished .

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If research were a color, it would be

because it is seldom anybody’s favorite.

Similar to sashimi, research is an acquired taste ; you need to put more than usual attention to it

to be able to fully appreciate its beauty.