In colloquial Filipino language, the term "shatgan" or shotgun is commonly used in this manner:
Eddy: Pare, musta ung exam mo sa Histo? Wala akong masagot pre!
Bob: Pare ako rin...pero steds lang. Steds :)
Eddy: Ha? T*ng*n*, ano ginawa mo? Parang masaya ka pa ah?! Di ka naman nag-aral kagabi ah
Bob: *Troll Face* SHATGAN *Troll Face*
From the short dialogue above, it can be inferred that the term "Shatgan" connotes one's willingness to just let things happen - a come-what-may scenario where the outcome, at the moment, doesn't seem to have an immediate effect on the person's state of mind but later on (or upon seeing the result of the action) may regret the decision done.
Since last Thursday, I have been experiencing those "shatgan" moments. There have been in fact 3 instances where I have encountered myself saying, "Bahala na!" and then closing the chapter that I have only read mid way.
One instance was my long test in Psych which was just a handful to study. So much terms, so much concepts, so much chapter that I have to squeeze into my head just for a one and a half hour test. Well, the test wasn't "just a test", and I could have done better if I didn't procrastinate so much the day before. Study plan was not followed at all. I thought of using my "intuition" in answering - assigning a letter that corresponds to the choices of the item and then seeing which one will budge first when I read the question will be the answer....INTUITION MY ASS, SHAATTGGAAANNN!!!!
Another instance was also in a test I had in History yesterday. It was another all-nighter (wasn't really supposed to be an all-nighter if I had just studied the week before or during thew weekend in a more systematic manner) which ended up with me not getting everything done because I was checking mail and FB posts from my friends and colleagues (excuses). Then again, Monday was better because I was able to absorb a lot of info despite the crammed effort.
The most recent instance was this morning's Theo test. I read some of the required reading material and my notes but I guess it was not enough to explain what I wanted to say or give a decent answer to the 4 essay questions - not to mention the time limit given to us. I felt bad on this one. Not so regretful now but maybe later....SHAT GAN!
Starting today, I shall change this "attitude" or whatever you call it.
It sucks.
I don't really like "blasting" a way out from the stress of studying.
It isn't right.
SHET
