The ConundRHUM of a Tasty Victory

Do you hear those echoes filled with ire and dismay? Vile lines of judgement that chain us from our cages — hindering us to fly away. Voices sharp as a double-edged sword that can pierce deeply and wound you. Lines that are usually taken by those people who have lost and stumbled countless times while running in the race called life.

“You’re nothing but a failure” “Why didn’t you win?” “You could have done better!” as these lines were uttered, we were forced to wake up to the truth.

The reality that tells us that our mistakes won’t measure our capability as an individual. Rather, it stands as evidence that mistake increases our experience and experience decreases our mistakes. However in this race, what potential must you possess to achieve victory? Determination, endeavor, and patience are the attributes that you must consider in order for you to succeed.

A burning desire for triumph.

Just like roving flames consuming our mind to conquer the scorching trials and tribulations of life. A burning desire to win, to be known, to help, and to reach the peak of success. These are the aims of a student named Rhum Kheezler Payopelin of Saint Lorenzo School of Polomolok (SLSPI). An aspiring entrepreneur running a small business in the school canteen with the desire of becoming a successful businessman someday. It is also the very reason why he pursued the strand of Accounting, Business, and Management (ABM). Among the others who also seek a bright future, he stands out for his perseverance as a working student.

Cravings for comfort and food.

People find comfort in different things — some may find ease in music, dancing, playing and sometimes we find ourselves enjoying the presence of food. As the school bell rang, signifying the start of recess, students emerged from different classes — they hurried straight to the canteen, and were enthralled by the aroma of freshly cooked takoyakis, the juiciness as they take a bite of tender hotdogs, and the yummy-crunchy savory while eating nachos. As much as Rhum enjoys serving his customers with these budgetfriendly savories, these are also the preferred comfort foods of the students and teachers. Customers were unable to continue their day without eating his delicacies since it satisfied and comforted them.

A day in a life of resilience.

Rhum’s burning passion for business emerged when he was still 16 years old, rummaging ideas to innovate his products. He started from scratch — selling pastil in his school until he

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