Acknowledgements.

This is from my Special Problem's Manuscript

As I mention their names on this paper, it is still not enough to show how grateful I am for their own ways on helping me to finish this requirement. I will always be thankful to them. And of course, to God who created these creatures.

To my adviser, Prof. Jomar Rabajante, for guiding me all throughout. Literally. From topic choosing, to PowerPoint Presentation making to manuscript checking, you make yourself available to do these stuffs. I know how busy you are, so I am asking for your forgiveness for the bother I caused you every now and then. Thank you Sir! Bon voyage ;)

To my respondents, the UPLB Math Division Faculty, thank you for your time answering my 8-page questionnaire. You will always be the best teachers for us Math and Amat majors ;) Moreover, I will take this opportunity to thank you for the laughter and smiles you gave as I walk anywhere at Math building. I will miss these.

To the owners of the laptops I used, my gratitude as tall as the Carillon will always be yours.

To my family here at UPLB, Society of Applied Mathematics of UPLB (SAM-UP), you guys are awesome. Actually, most awesomenest. You are there when I laugh and when I cry. You are most of the time the reason why I smile, and sometime the reason I cry. Nevertheless, you are the best group of creatures at UPLB God gave me ;) Thank you for your trust and patience. Thank you for the lessons, thank you for everything. I love you guys and will certainly miss you.

o   To Batman, for the hatred that forced me to do this SP as an escape route.
o   To my Anaks, Petere Excellentiae (Pet’Ex) and One Brave Step (Jet), for strengthening my love for the org.
o   To my linear lineage, Lulo Bujo, Lula Ka, Lula Sheine, Nongnong Arvin and Nak Janjan, for the undeniable happiness whenever we are together. Lo, you are the best ;)
o   To my batchmates, Huparxis Neazo, for the crazy, iyak and saging moments.
o   To the true friends I found here, you know who you are ;)

To my roomies, Prynces and Frances, and to our pseudo-roomies, Andrei, Edd and Jov. Thank you for the anti-stress chit-chats. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you for the happy moments :D

To Ann and Nak Pearl, thank you for everything. Thank you for the endless comfort whenever I am down. From our La Ville moments until now, thank you for the friendship. I love you both.

To my soul sister, Joana Sarah de Grano. Sis, as I always say, you are the sister I never had. Thank you for everything. From the coffees you buy for me to the distractions you gave as I do this SP. Through thick and thin, you are always there. Actually, mga 92.7864% of my college life, nandiyan ka. Sis, (insert curse here), I love you :’) Dalian mo gumradweyt ha? Mamimiss kita.

To Robert, thank you for the happy thoughts you gave. Thank you for teaching me that time would not stop for me, that life must go on despite of everything and happiness must be my first choice. I love you.

To my pseudo-fiancé, Yuichi Otsuka, thank you for everything. In all aspects of my life, you are there. Kahit na nagtatrabaho ka na, you find a way to see me, to help me in everything. I am so lucky to have a boyfriend like you. I love you so much and I will always be contented to accept a Thank You for a reply ;)

To you, Rae, thank you so much for the motivation you gave to finish my college life with a smile. Thank you for every little thing to thank for that must not be said ;) Sana, ‘di tayo magbago. I love you.

To Lola and Ninang, for the endless support you gave. I am excited to pay you back, wait for it.

To my family, Tatay, Nanay, Kuya and Abey. Sorry for not coming home most of the weekends this academic year. Thank you for understanding my needs. Thank you for being the sole inspiration to finish everything this year. I truly love you.

And to you God, my ever present help. You truly make everything possible. Thank you Lord.
Merryl Canlas