The clear book

"Bay, asa ang thesis?" or sometimes "pakitago sa akong assignment". These are the frequently asked questions and favors that I receive every day.

Why?

My everyday routine starts with a cup of coffee and checklist. Did I take a bath? Check. Did I eat? Check. Do I have everything I need? Check - one notebook, three pens and a spare pen for a classmate who may be in need, my laptop with its gadgets and a clear book.

There are two essential items on my checklist that I must carry every day. One is my laptop and the other is my clear book; but more importantly, the clear book. The laptop is my input device and is essential for mobile projects; more important than that is my clear book which carries all the output data that I possess.

Leaving my laptop at home is like going out without combing my hair. I can live with it. But leaving my clear book behind is reckless and is like losing one limb. I simply cannot operate without my clear book.

What is in the clear book?

The clear book holds my thesis, assignments, my classmates' assignments, my notes and photo of me and a lovely lady for inspiration. Take my clear book away and I end up losing my dignity as a student.

Why did I choose to use a clear book?

The answer is because it's free. I've had it since high school as a sorter for my musical pieces. When I entered college it became my right hand and carrier of every vital data I receive.

The black finish and strengthened fastener started out carrying small and simple knick knacks from assignments and quizzes. After a while, the burden grew. Thesis, DTRs, IDs, fillers and many more were inserted my black book. Sooner than I can realize, my clear book is slowly reaching its limits.

Why not buy another?

The answer is still quite simple. Because it was free. As human as we are, I tend to keep the childish sentiments of my clear book as a gift from my music teacher and a tool that I have used so many times for so many years.

Everyone has their little things that they can't replace. My clear book is one of mine.