Simple Act Brings Smiles
December 30, 2021
A very cold day everyone. How are you all doing? How was your Christmas celebration? I hope you enjoyed your holidays with your families and love ones.
Last December 16, 2021, our country was hit by the super typhoon named Odette. Many houses were destroyed including my parents. The street were barely passable due to the fallen trees and electric posts. There were also many landslides in our place. But despite those damages, we were still thankful because only few life casualties were being reported not like the Yolanda before.
Two days after the typhoon, me and my partner checked my parents situation. I was very worried because our place located near the shore. We were aware of the storm surge that made me panicked. Thank heavens, when we got there, I saw my family were safe. Though our house was also damaged but we didn't mind it. What's important for me is the safety of my family. When I was done assuring the safety of my family, I also checked my relatives if they were fine. They were safe too, which I'm thankful ,but it hurts me a lot when I knew that their house was being washed out by the storm surge. The typhoon left them nothing. Even their clothes and stocked food was vanished by the big waves. I felt pity for them. Though I see them smile, I know deep in their hearts they are bleeding and very sad of what they experienced.
When my partner and I went home, we thought of helping them. But our savings were not sufficient because I also need to help my family. They only have food supplies good for 1 week and after that they don't know where to get their daily needs. I really want to help them especially my cousin (which is also my best friend) who have a two-year old baby. I am worried for her baby because she doesn't have clothes, milk and other needs. They can't contact her partner too because there was no internet connection for many cell sites were also severely damaged.
I decided to withdraw my earnings here in readcash. I used it to buy essential foods for my family and for my cousin. I know it was not enough for them but I am sure that it is a big help for them. I didn't know that my partner also initiated his own ways to help my family. He asked some little help from his friends. He was so glad that they answered his call for help. They sent their donations to my gcash account. We accumulated two thousand pesos from all the donations from his friends. We used their donations to buy groceries. We bought noodles, can goods, biscuits, soap, toothpaste, alcohol, milk and 3n1 coffees.
The next morning, we brought the groceries that we bought. When we arrived at my parents house, they were so happy seeing that we bought groceries for them. The one box of groceries that I bought using my earnings here in this platform, I gave it to my family. The other box that contains the groceries we bought using the donations from my partner's friend, we divided it into four and gave it to my cousin and other neighbors that really have nothing.
As much as I want to help my barangay in terms of food , I can't able to do it because I don't have much money. So what I did, I extended my help by contacting their families who are in other places and letting them know their situation. I sent pictures and videos to their families. They sent me money for their families since there were no remittances in their town. I get their money and gave it to their families. We also gave them used clothes because my partner's taekwondo instructor donated three boxes of used clothes.
Final Say
Seeing them smile from the small act that we made for them makes me happy. Their thank you's made me feel that I made my part as human being. In small ways that I did, I was able to help others in this time of difficulties. I am also thankful for the people who helped us in some ways. I am praying that all those people who were severely affected by the typhoon will have enough strength to overcome the difficulties they are facing right now. May their hearts be filled with much hopes especially that we are welcoming a new year few days from now.
Before I end my blog, I want to say thank you @Sequoia for renewing her sponsorship. Thank you for trusting me sis. God bless you.
To all who still continued to support me even if I am not that active as before, thank you so much. Our internet connection is not stable yet so I can't open here always. Have a prosperous New Year everyone. Be safe and keep healthy.
**All images including the lead image was captured by me and edited using Foto Grid app.**
Outrage of Super Typhoon Odette In Our Place
**December 24, 2021**
Greetings everyone. How are you all? To my fellow countrymen, I hope you are all safe.
Last December 16, 2021, super typhoon Odette with international name Rai hit our country. As of now, life casualties reached 200+ and billions of infrastructures were destroyed. Millions of people were affected by the said typhoon. Many houses were severely damaged. Many trees had fallen and destroyed that made the mountains looked so near and visible. There were many landslides in high areas that made us hard to pass. Electrical posts were down.
Two days after the typhoon, I visited my parents because their place was under signal number 5. I was so worried about them because I heard that there were many people died in our province. The day after the typhoon there was an earthquake happened that added up my worries. Our way to our province was not passable because there were many big landslides in some areas so we look for other route just to be there. Luckily there was one route that was passable and it took us more than 4 hours to travel for us to arrive in our place. My partner and I took that chance. While we were in our way to my parents place, I couldn't hold the tears in my eyes while looking the houses that torn into pieces. My heart was so broken with the view I was looking. When we were already near in my parents town, I cried looking the devastating view. Our town looked like a ghost town. It looked so lifeless. I can see the grief in the face of every person that we passed by.
The devastating images above are the situation in our town. I captured these when I we were in our way to my parents house.
When we arrived at my parents place, I was relieved because I saw them safe. I'm happy seeing them in one piece but at the same time I am sad because our house was also destroyed. I feel pity for my father and mother who tried to pick up the debris of the house that can still be useful. Our fruit trees and coconuts were down because of the very strong wind. They said that there was also a hurricane during the typhoon that made the houses totally damaged. Good thing my sister was able to buy groceries before the typhoon. They have something to consume for the meantime. But it worries me because their food supply is good only for a week. They gave some to our neighbors that has nothing to eat. So, I promised them to be back and contact to our other family members and relatives to asks some help. After I made sure that my family is fine, I checked my cousins and relatives to make sure that they are safe. But my eyes witnessed a very heartbreaking view. Our place is situated near the coastal area. It was the most heavily affected by the typhoon because of the storm surge. Just like what happened to typhoon Yolanda way back in the year 2013, there was a storm surge occurred.
Three houses of my cousins were totally washed out and leave nothing even the cement floor or a post. The storm surge took every piece of the house. My cousin were so devastated because they almost finished their dream house and there were only few things to do for them to move this month, but the typhoon took it in just one snap. The hard work they exerted were gone to waste. They weren't able to save their clothes and things especially for her baby. They have nothing to eat because their one sack of rice that was newly bought was also washed out by the waves. My heart was so crushed looking at them. They can't contact their other family members because there is no electricity and the network connection was also cut. I promised them that I will contact their family members when the internet connection will be restored in my partner's place.
The photo above is the house of my cousin that is totally wrecked by the big waves during the typhoon.
Tomorrow is Christmas day. I feel so sad thinking about my family, relatives, friends and all victims of the typhoon that they are going to celebrate Christmas without electricity, no shelter, no delicious food in their table and cannot contact their family to greet them. On the other hand, I'm still thankful to God that there is no life casualty in our barangay.
Final Say
This time many Filipino people are heavily challenge by the nature. It is literally true that when nature speaks its anger, we, humans can't do anything. But despite this situation that we are facing right now aside from the COVID-19 that is continuously affecting our country, I know we can rise again. We, Filipinos are resilient and brave enough to face any struggles that is being thrown to us. All I want and ask from you who is reading this is to include us to your prayers. Help us pray that we can surpass this calamity and we can survive our situation.
I want to extend my gratefulness to all of you who supported me continuously. Thank you so much.
***All images above were captured by me including the lead image that I edited using the Foto Grid app.***
Our Worries For The Forthcoming Typhoon
**December 14,** **2021**
Greetings read community. How is your Tuesday?
Last night, the rain poured very hard. I was with my daughter in our room when my partner went inside and told me that the water were slowly flowing inside our house. When I went outside, I saw that the water were rising indeed. Our house has many leaks so when it rains heavily, we put basins or pale to catch the dripping water. The things that were on the floor, we put it in higher places. Good thing, as the night went deeper, the rain slowly stopped and so the water that entered our house.
The photo above was the situation outside our house last night. It was already 10 in the evening yet the people here were busy making ways for the water to flow directly to the drainage. Because if they did not do it, we will have a swimming pool inside out house.
This morning, we learned that there will be an upcoming storm in our country. It has an international name "Rai" and when it enters the PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility) it will be called "Odette". They say it will be a strong storm because it might reach to the category of typhoon. According to the report that I watched, the storm is now in the category of Severe Tropical Depression and it will enter in the PAR anytime tonight. As it moves towards our country, it will be even more intensifies and strengthen the wind it carries. Based on the reports, the tropical storm might landfall in our province.
Our LGU's (Local Government Unit) already had a meeting to what to prepare for the possible onslaught of the said tempest. In my partner's grandmother's house, they already put the harvested rice in the safe place and other important things. I also sent my contribution to my nephew's birthday celebration in advance. I even chatted my family to be prepared for the storm. When I was in the pawnshop, I overheard people talking about the tropical storm. I heard them say that it could be as strong as Yolanda. I prayed silently that they could be wrong. I may not experienced the Yolanda typhoon first-hand because I was at Cebu at that time, I knew how monstrous the typhoon that was. It took many lives and properties especially here in our province.
Our place is located in a high place. Landslide is very common in here. Just like last year, same month, there was a landslide happened here in our town. The soil erosion took two lives and a house. We also have rivers here that will flow to the houses if the water rises due to a non-stop rain. Last year also, the people here in our town was alarmed because the water in the river went so high that it almost overflow the dike. It was monitored intently by the people and some officials of the municipality.
As of now, there's nothing that we could do except for being prepared and keep praying. To all my fellow countrymen especially those who reside in Visayas and Mindanao areas, let us be ready for the possible outcome of the cyclone. Let us pray altogether that God will send His angels to protect us in the calamity. Let us be strong in facing this trial.
This will be all for today. I hope all these worries I have will be gone and will not come to realize. I pray that everyone will be safe and can be able to celebrate Christmas with much happiness in their hearts.
I want to grab this opportunity to extend my gratitude to @BCH_LOVER for trusting me. Thank you so much sis for being the newest sponsor of mine. My heart flattered when I see your request to be my sponsor. God bless you sis. I declare more blessings to come to and to your family.
I also send my heartfelt thanks to all my readers, commenters, and upvoters for still supporting my works. Thank you so much guys. I appreciate you all a lot.
**The image above and the lead image was captured by yours truly.**
A Day At Sea
**December 13, 2021**
Hello everyone. It's good to be back. It's been five long days that I haven't checked and read in this platform. I didn't know what happened to me these past five days. I was so demotivated, dispirited, frustrated and my brain was in haywire. Even up to this moment of writing, I still don't understand myself. I feel lonely without even knowing the reason. I want to sleep but I can't so I forced myself to write for me to be productive. I need to earn for the upcoming holidays but my body is in the opposite direction. I always feel tired even though I am not doing much. I am really having trouble in understanding myself right now. Even so, I should compel myself to be active here again to bring my right track back. I need to hustle if I want to have something for Christmas and gifts for my nephews.
Yesterday, I woke up with a heavy heart in an unknown reason. As usual, I tended my daughter and do our daily routines. After I bathed my daughter, my partner's mother told us that Mama Iseng (my partner's grandmother), wanted to have a weekend short break in the beach. It was already past 10 in the morning and some of the family members were in the church. So, they decided to go first and they will just follow after the mass. Since we only have two vehicles available, my partner and I decided to let his mother bring our daughter with her and we will just follow together with his uncle's family. It's almost 12 in the afternoon when we set forth towards the beach. It took us more than an hour to arrive the venue. I was worried for my daughter for she already passed her feeding time. When we arrived at the beach, my partner realized that he accidentally left the water for our daughter's milk outside our house. We opted to buy water at the nearest store but unfortunately they don't have distilled water. We ended up buying a mineral one but our daughter didn't like. I was already worried. We just let her eat food and thank goodness she liked the taste of the lechon manok ( roasted chicken ).
Though the trip was unplanned, we still managed to prepare some delicious foods. We had buttered shrimps (which is my favorite), three roasted chickens, grilled fish, ceviche, some fruits, soft drinks and junk foods. Kudos to the aunts and uncles of my partner.
After enjoying our food, we then enjoy the coldness of the seawater. It was cold for the reason that it was also raining. We relished both the rain and sea. Our daughter also liked swimming with the floater that I bought for her few months ago. She enjoyed playing and tasting the saltiness of the sea. She was amazed by the waves too. We just had a little time for swimming for we felt cold already because of the weather. Their water for rinsing was also like a block of ice. The weather was really playful because when we finished changing our dry clothes the sun appeared.
The photo above was captured by yours truly. I was amazed by the view so I took some shots even though I am not good in capturing things and views. The sun appeared like a cue to rid the coldness that we felt during swimming. We really enjoyed the sun so we strolled to the neighbor beach resort. There were many people enjoying their time at the beach like us. The place was safe for it requires vaccination card before entering the resort.
We went home at 4:30 in the afternoon. The weather was still fine the moment we set home. But when we arrived at the city, the rain fell very hard. The vehicle that we ride on has no roof at the back. Hence, we, who was at the back were soaking wet and was so cold. We tried to cover ourselves with our towels but it was no use for the rain didn't stop immediately. We had no choice but to bath for the second time and just enjoy the rain. We endured the cold and just talk funny topics to divert our mind from the cold. I was relieved on the other side because I was sure that my daughter was safe because we let my partner's mother bring her on the other car. Their car is close so they are safe from the rain.
We arrived home safe and exhausted. Yet, we still enjoyed our quick and unplanned beach break.
My blog ends here. I hope you will not get tired of supporting me even though I am not like before. But I will try my best to read and clear my notifications today. I think my notifications will be cleared by tomorrow for there are plenty of articles that I am going to read.Lol
Let me say thank you to all who supported me since the very beginning of my journey here in this platform. I want to extend also my heartfelt thanks to @Bloghound for still supporting and trusting me by renewing her sponsorship. Thank you so much sis for the advance Christmas gift.🥰 Advance Merry Christmas and to your family.
This is it for today. See you on my next blog.
The people who keep on trusting me. I thank you guys for the support.
**Lead image is captured by yours truly.**
My Christmas Gift For You
**December 07, 2021**
Greetings to all my virtual friends. How is your day?
Time swiftly pass this year. Eighteen days to go before we celebrate the most joyful day of the year which is Christmas. I hope we will celebrate the holiday with much jubilation and harmonious despite the crisis we're facing because of the pandemic. Let us be optimistic and be invincible in facing our difficulties in life.
Today, I would like to act as virtual Santa to my friends and virtual friends by sending my virtual gifts to them. I hope they will like my presents as my **ThePerfectGift2021.**
@Thania05
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3396096063802893&id=100002075978034
Hi girly, my college bestie. I am giving you this house and lot as my virtual present for you. I know this is your dream house. I even back read your Facebook cause I remember you shared a house that you like. That is why I opt to give you this house as my present. A simple yet beautiful house for your family. Being a newlywed, I know it's not easy as 1,2,3 to build your own nest. I was thinking thoroughly what present should I give to you and I realized that you are currently residing with your parents house. Same as me, I know you want to have your own place to be called home for your family. I do hope that you like this present. I can't wait to see your little mini me soon when everything is fine and safe to travel again. God bless your family girly.
@Zhyne06
https://www.google.com/amp/s/uk.motor1.com/news/452600/2021-nissan-navara-facelift-reveal/amp/
Wazzup memsh. As my Christmas present for you, I would like to give you this beautiful car. I know you are slowly building your dream house and I thought this present is very helpful for you and your family. I choose this present because you love to visit your parents in your place which is far away from the place you are settling right now. You only use your motorcycle and it would not safe for your baby to travel. With these gift of mine, it assure the safety of you and your little family to travel from different places. I also know that Zhyne loves to ride vehicle so he will love it. Aside from that, this is also my appreciation in introducing me this platform that helps me a lot in many ways. Thank you so much memsh.
@Janz
https://freechequewriter.com/download/cheque-writing-printing-software-for-the-philippines-banks
Madam, I witnessed your struggles to survive your family. So, with that, I will give you this amount of money as my Christmas present for you. I choose this gift for you to build your own business. With this amount also, it can also help your parents as I know that you are also thinking of helping them in getting out from indigence. I just want you to know also madam that I salute you a lot for being brave to withstand all the storms that had passed in your life. You are one of the people that I admired for being valiant and determined. Keep going madam. I know God sees all your perseverance and I know He will reward you in His right time.
@Marinov
https://www.sumastre.photography/the-rest-house-at-tali-beach-back-facade-wit-the-gardener-architectural-photography/
As for you mem, I will give a beach house as my present this Christmas. I choose a beach house because I know you are stress lately. I also know how much you like to separate from your current place right now. As a friend, I want you to distance from stress and toxic environment especially now that you are nursing your cute and adorable angel. This place is a good sanctuary for you and your new build family. The reason also why I choose this place is for you to have a better access in morning sunlight for your little angel. Vitamin D is very essential for her. This place is good for you to relax and enjoy the moments for your love ones. I hope you like it mem.
This is my entry to the #ThePerfectGiftChallenge2021 prompted by @CoquiCoin . Thank you ma'am for giving us a chance to give gifts to our friends even if it is done virtually. I am sending you as well my best wishes on your natal day. https://read.cash/@CoquiCoin/the-perfect-gift-challenge-53c92110
I really had fun joining this challenge and imagine that I can really give these presents to my friends. To all my virtual friends, I am sending you with much love and prayers for you to be happy and safe wherever you are in the globe.
If you wish to join this challenge, you can follow the requirements:
Post in the theme **ThePerfectGift2021**
The post should have the tag #ThePerfectGiftChallenge2021
Tag me @CoquiCoin
Just one entry per user
That's it for today everyone. I hope you had fun reading. God bless to all of you and keep safe always.
Flaunting my generous sponsors who keep on trusting me. I thank you so much.
LEAD IMAGE SOURCE https://www.thespruce.com/sources-for-free-christmas-gifts-1388605
Dreams That Bother Me
**December 06, 2021**
Lovely Monday read community. The weather here in our place is still cold that we need to wear thick jackets and pants. Christmas season is really in the corner. Maybe Jack Frost is being naughty again. Oh, I forgot, we don't have snow here in our place, he doesn't like here.Lol
Dream is a series of thought, images, an sensations occuring in a person's mind during sleep. -Oxford Languages-
Every person has different dreams. But do you have dreams that bother you a lot? Like you will think it's kinda weird for you to have that dream?
I already shared here that there is one person who keeps on popping in my dreams. He is my first ex-boyfriend. We became in relationship when we were in high school. But we ended it because of the common reasons of break-up which is third party. We don't have proper closure when we broke up for the reason that I didn't want to talk to him that time. We were so immature at that moment and I labeled our relationship as puppy love. But what keeps me wonder is that even if it's been a long time since our break-up, he keeps on showing in my dreams. Not just once, twice but many times. Even now that I am with my partner, he is always the content of my dreams. What I don't like is the feeling that I feel in my dreams. Whenever I see him in my dreams, I can feel different happiness. I know, I should not feel that way because I am already with my partner.
There were also times that I feel the guilt because of my dreams. Until this very moment, I keep it from my partner that I still dream my ex boyfriend. I'm afraid to tell him because I don't want him to think that I still have hidden feelings for him. My partner is a jealous person. I don't want to give him reasons to feel that I am not fully in love with him. As much as I can, I want to give him an assurance that what I feel for him is true and pure. It's just that this dream of mine keeps on bothering me. Even before I met my partner, when I was with my long time boyfriend, that person already bothers me big time. I don't know the reason why he is always present in my dreams. Can somebody knows how to unfold dreams? Can you tell me what would be the meaning of this?
The next dream that bothers me is my dream the other night. My dream was vague but there was a scene there that was the only clear to me. In my dream, there was a person ( I'm not sure if it's a woman or a man ) who told me in what way I am going to die. He/She said that I am going to die due to a disease. He/She didn't tell me what kind of disease tho. When I woke up and remember my dream, the first disease that came to my mind was cancer. I was scared because our family line has cancer histories. Some of my relatives died because of cancer. I have a cousin who is now a survivor of Leukemia. But most of my lola's had breast cancer.
The dream bothers me a lot for this past few days, my left breast started to ache. Though actually, it started aching when one of my classmates hit my left breast with her elbow real hard. After that incident, my breast aches occasionally. I don't want to overthink but that dream awake a thought of me that I might have a cancer.(knock on the wood*) In God's name, I cast this thought away. I don't want to suffer such disease. I still have so many dreams for my family especially to my daughter. I don't want that disease hinders me in achieving my dreams. I pray to God that that dream would have different meaning and not a warning for me.
As they say, our dreams has meaning. Thus, whatever may my dream means, I hope it's not something bad that can ruin my life or my family. I think what I need to do is pray intently that those dreams will just be a dream and nothing more.
This is it for today everyone. Thank you for always being part of my journey here in this platform. Thank you for all the support. Especially the people here 👇.
God bless everyone. Have a great day. Don't forget to be cautious and be safe. Keep yourself healthy.
**Lead image is edited by me using Canva app.**
Name Meaning (Nametest)
**December 05,** **2021**
An icy-cold day everyone. How are you all in your respective dwelling place? How is your first Sunday of the month? I hope everything is fine.
Did you know the meaning of your name? Where does your name came from? Have you tried browsing the meaning of your name on the internet?
In Facebook, you can see that there is a game named Nametest. What is Nametest game?
Nametests Facebook game is a game that was introduced to the Facebook game room , this game comes as sort of a quiz , it asks users different kind of questions it ranges from personal life to random questions about the world , the game was on instant hit on release. Source https://www.isogtek.com/nametests-facebook-game-how-to-play-nametests-facebook-game/
Yesterday, I tried to play the game since I also see one of my friends who loves to share this game. I tried to play the name meaning to just have fun. So what does my name means? I will not state my real name ( makatanda kasi Lol ) but according to the Nametest game, my name means *stubbornly independent.* I find this somewhat true for the reason that I can get along and function on my own without anyone's help. Maybe because I am an introvert person. But there is also a part of me that loves to be with someone else. Hanging out with friends is also what I love to do. Confuse eh? Well, I'm an ambivert kind of person. I am in the middle of being an introvert and extrovert. How did I know that I am an ambivert. I searched the meaning of ambivert and the signs of it and all the signs are true about me.
Here are the signs of an ambivert person. https://www.healthline.com/health/health-ambivert#benefits
1. You’re a good listener and communicator.
2. You have an ability to regulate behavior.
3. You feel comfortable in social settings, but also value your alone time.
4. Empathy comes naturally to you.
5. You’re able to provide balance.
If you have these signs then you are like me.
Next, according to the Nametest, *I love my family.* Oh, this one is a hundred percent true. I do really love my family. They are the most precious thing to me. They are the reason behind my hardwork and effort. They are my topmost priority and my everything. I have shared here about how I really feel about my family and my dreams for them.
*My gentle side is I help others even when I don't have much to give*. This is actually true. I love helping others as long I have something to give. I am not a stingy kind of person. Sometimes if I think that I can give something even if the person didn't ask for help, I voluntarily offer. I am not lifting my own bench but I am just sharing what I am.
*I hate fake friends.* Yes, it's true. I don't like plastic friends. I think nobody does,right? Who would like having not real friends? Well, before, I experienced being backstabbed by whom I thought a real friend to me. She was very nice whenever were together but when I turned my back, she said became different person. There was one time she badmouthed me to some of classmates. I wanted to confront her but I didn't. I just distance myself to her. She is not woth it of my trust anymore.
*She has a golden heart, but will always speak the truth. She is most dangerous when she becomes silent.* It's true again. You should not fear my words but my silence. When I become silent, that only means that I'm already furious. In fact, my silence is the sign of my partner that I am mad.Lol
Final Say
I had fun playing this game. Even before, I play this including the OMG game. What I like this quiz or play is that it somehow show your personality. Though not all are true but it still put on view with regards your disposition. They say, we should play this game on Facebook for the reason that there is a tendency that your account will be hacked. But as of now, my account is still fine. I just changed my old password because that's what my partner suggested.
This is for today guys. I thank you again for the continuous support. Special mention to my bestie @Thania05 for renewing her sponsorship. Sorry karun lang nakapagpasalamat girly.hihi
God bless all of you. Be safe always and keep healthy.
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**Lead image is edited by me using Canva app.**
How I Found Out That An Angel Is Inside Me
**December 3, 2021**
A cold day everyone. I can really feel the cold breeze of Christmas. The freezing weather here in our place escalated especially that we are located in a highland. I already use socks every night to protect my feet from coldness.
Three days ago, I have read @Momentswithmatti challenge for all moms about how they found out that they are pregnant. Well as a mother, it is a great topic for me. While reading her article, it made me reminisce the day I found out that I'm conceiving my daughter. It is my happiness too to look back those days. So, here it goes.
I was on my last year in college when I got pregnant. Four months to graduate to be exact. I remember, year 2019, new year's day, I had my monthly period. Then, on the 27th day of January, my period visited again but it was unusual. My period usually lasted for a week and dysmenorrhea is normal for me. But on that time, I felt nothing and my period only lasted for 2 days and it was like not much. In my mind, I find it weird but I just shove it off. My partner and I did not use protection and we were just confident because it's been how many times we did it and nothing happened. February came, I missed my period but I just thought that maybe that second period that I had on the month of January was for the next month. But on that month, I changed. I became easy to get angry, I always wanted to pick fight with my partner (*buti na lang di siya nagsawa Lol*) and I was always hungry. Every time I came from school, I always requested my partner to have snacks. Again, I didn't mind it cause I believe that it was just an effect of the vitamins that I took. That time, I took Ferrous and Propan as my vitamins.
Month of March, there was an event in the school. We had a fun-run as opening for our school anniversary. My partner and I decided to join. My partner was an athlete so I supported him. When we started running, few distance, I felt that my tummy was aching. I ignored it because I thought that it was normal. But later on, the pain that I felt became worse. I asked my partner that we will just walk. The pain subsided so I believed that it was really normal. When I started to run again, the pain came back so I decided to just walk. The fun run became fun walk for us. We took some photos on that event then I noticed that I was pale. The next day, I had a fever and all of my body was aching. But then again, I ignored.
Two weeks from that event, I was expecting my period to came but it didn't came. I was little bit worried at that moment so I asked my partner to buy a pregnancy test. I told him to buy two PT's to make sure. The next day, my partner gave me the PT. That was my first time to use that so I was hesitant. I was also nervous of what would be the result. I heard that it is better to use the PT in the morning, in your first pee. So, I followed it. I was at our boarding house at that time. I woke up so early so no one can notice me. While at the cr, I didn't understand myself. My mind said that I should feel nervous and scared but my heart felt the other way. When I was done following the instructions, I saw two lines which means positive. I'm pregnant! I was confused at that time because I thought I would feel scared when I see the result but it was different. I felt so happy though at the back of my mind, I know that my parents will be mad.
I told my partner about the result. I asked him what he felt and he answered me that he was happy too. We both know that it was not really the right time but it's already there. We need to face our consequence. We decided to hide it first to ourselves. Though I told some of my friends but not everybody. Good thing I was thin before so it's not hard for me to hide my baby bump. I graduated with no one noticed my tummy except those who knew.Lol.
Photo above is me. This was taken during our Ringhop and I was already four months pregnant at that moment. My baby bump was not that visible (advantage of being thin Lol)
This is it for today everyone. I really had a beautiful time reminiscing that part of my life. Though it was not all happy moments but still it is memorable to me.
Thank you so much to all your support. I appreciate you all so much. Have a great day and God bless.
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Little But Thankful
**December 2,** **2021**
Happy 2nd day of December read community. We are now at the last month of the year. Few days to go, we will be going to celebrate Christmas. Are you all excited? Are your gifts for your love ones ready?
Before I formally welcome the month of December, I would like to take a look back my previous month. I would like to see if my November is productive or not. I was supposed to made this monthly report last night but again, I eyes didn't cooperate with me. I needed to sleep early. I really wanted to buy an eyeglasses but I don't have enough budget yet because I still have other priorities for my money. Especially this month of December, my two nephews will celebrate their birthdays. I am going to give birthday presents for them. Aside from that, this coming December 8, my family's place will be going to celebrate the annual fiesta and I have to give a little contribution for their food preparation. We also have an agreement with my sister that we are going to buy a washing machine for our mother. We will just share the cost of the machine. Furthermore, I need to prepare presents for my little family this Christmas holiday. (*Daming gastusin diba?)* I want to buy something for my daughter and my partner just like what I did last Christmas.
But do I have savings for that expenses? Well, I planned to use my earnings last month. I published only 15 articles and earned $98.96 ( that would be more than 4k in the Philippine currency). This is the first time that I calculated my earnings for the month. Why I only published few articles? Aside from having no idea what to write, I need to minimize using my phone. As much as I want to write more, I have to pay attention to my health. I don't want to be sick for the reason that I am a mother. I have a daughter to take care of. Sometimes, I feel guilty because I can't be able to read more articles. There were also times that after I published my work, it took me some time to reply the comments. For that, I will ask for an apology with you guys.
After calculating my earnings last month, I can say that I still made myself productive despite the many circumstances. I am grateful and thankful that I met this platform. As a mother with no work, this platform is such a great help for me. It helps enhancing my written and English skills and above all, it helps me providing some of my daily expenses. With that, I would like to take this opportunity to send my gratitude to all the people who made this platform. They are like an angel to all of us here. They give us an opportunity to learn and earn. So, thank you so much.
Author's Reflection
I realized that it is true that if you will do something, you will gain in the future. I know that my earning is not that much but I am still thankful for the reason that I can have something to stash that I can use this coming holiday. My little effort gave me something in return that made me so glad. I will not set goals for this month of December but I will do my best to write more than last month.
This is for today everyone. It's lunch time already. I need to prepare our lunch and do some other chores.( *Life of a mother*;)) I will be back when I'm done with my duties. I plan to read more articles today para makabawi naman ako kahit papano.hihi So, see you.
But before I end this, let me say thank you first for all your support. I am so grateful with you guys. Especially the people here 👇.
Unending thanks for the trust. Sending much love to all of you.◉‿◉
**Do svidaniya!**
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Horror Booth Experience
**November 30,** **2021**
Greetings read community. How is your last day of the month? Is it good? I hope it is or it will.
It's been three days since I last published an article. I became inactive for three consecutive days for the reason that I need to rest my eyes from exposing too much radiation from my cellphone. Three days prior, my eyes was aching together with my head. I felt my head was so heavy that I had trouble in sleeping. I thought that maybe I need to keep myself away from any gadget for the meantime. I only used my mobile phone just to listen to music using my YouTube Music app. At this moment, I am glad that I'm feeling better. I can sleep peacefully and soundly.
Yesterday morning, when I browsed my Facebook account, I saw a horrific posts. I forgot the exact post but I think it was about a ghost. Then, my long term memory generated a flashback, a beautiful and funny experience actually. It is an experience that I can never forget. Yes, the flashback was about my first time horror booth experience.
I was 17 years old at that time. I was at Cebu, working as a saleslady in a bazaar. It was November and the municipality of Mandaue officials generated an event in one of their gym to celebrate the All Souls Day. There were many activities actually and one of the highlights was their horror booth. My sister's friend/boardmate invited us to visit the booth. We all agreed since we haven't tried such experience. My brother came along with us. We went at the venue evening and there were many people so the queue was very long. We arrived there at 7 pm and we reached at the entrance almost 9 already. While we were outside, we heard the frightful sound and the ghastly scream of the people inside. I was already nervous while in line and had a second thought to proceed. But my curiosity prevailed so we continued.
When we were already at the entrance, my hands was already sweating out of fear and excitement. When the person who got our ticket cued us to go inside, we pushed each other to who to go in first. In the end, we decided to hold each other.Lol When we entered at the entrance, we were welcomed by the Grim Reaper (yung taga sundo ni Kamatayan). We let out a thunderous scream when the Grim Reaper swayed his fake reaping hook towards our direction. We ran forward to the next room to escape from the Grim Reaper. There, we saw a coffin. We thought that no one was inside but when we looked at it, the fake dead person suddenly rose up and tried to hold us. We were so frightened that led us to scream stridently. We hurriedly ran to the next station. In there, there was three doors that we were going to choose. We picked the third room which was a wrong decision for us for the reason that the level of hideousness was even higher.
When we entered the third room which we chose, we were welcomed by the darkness. It was so dark that we can't see where we going. And in order for us to get outside, we need to find the exit. We were holding each other while walking when suddenly there's someone who holds our feet. Again, we screamed and trampled on those guys who holds our feet. Then, an ugly and horrific face appeared. Our scream has no end when we entered the room. The epic part was when my sister's friend pulled the hair of the white lady who appeared in our front.Lol Also, my brother almost punch the gay who had a costume of a dead person. Because of that, the person with a dead costume led us the exit early. They were afraid that they could get hurt because of us.Lol When we were outside, I vomited.(poor me) I'm always like that if I scream too much.
My experience was so memorable for me. The fun, the fright and scream were all worth it. It was a great experience for us siblings and friends. We had a great and fun time.
That's it for today guys. I thank you for the endless support even if I'm not that active for the past few days. Thank you so much. I appreciate you all especially my sponsors. God bless everyone and keep safe all the time.
**Do svidaniya!**
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Spoken Poetry Experience
**November 27, 2021**
Hello, hello read community. How are you doing? Today is Saturday and it's a rest day. But for a mother like me, everyday is working day.Lol Anyways, just have fun and make the most of the day but don't forget to careful.
Last night, my friend @shanesh tagged me a video of a man reciting a spoken poetry piece. I watched the video early this morning for I did not use phone last night. I rest my eyes from the gadget for my head was aching already. When I watched the video, it brought me back to the time when I was in college. There was a visiting instructor who introduced us about spoken poetry. I fell in love with it since I love reading poems and I am also a fan of declamations. In fact, I joined declamation contest and I won twice.
So, what is spoken word poetry?
Spoken poetry is a performance art that is word based. It is a writing that is meant to be spoken or delivered with emotions to an audience. It is an oral art that focuses on the aesthetics of word play, rhythm, and provisions, rhyme, intonation and voice inflection.
SOURCE https://www.pnvsca.gov.ph/?page_id=3424
I remember, the first time I performed spoken poetry was during our Philippine Literature subject. I performed **The** **Type** of **Sarah Kay**. The next one was during one of our Filipino subjects. This performance of mine was memorable for the reason that the piece that I performed was exactly how I felt at that moment. It was a Tagalog piece with a title **Mga Basang Una**n of Juan Miguel Severo. Let me share to you the piece.
Mga Basang Unan
***Word by: Juan Miguel Severo***
*Noong iwan mo ako ng walang pasabi,*
*o pangako ng pagbabalik, umiyak ako buong gabi.*
*Umiyak ako nang sobrang tindi; kinailangan kong ibilad sa araw ang unan ko kinabukasan.*
*Ang sarap pala sa pakiramdam ng patulugin ka ng sarili mong pag-iyak. Naisip ko, hindi pinakuluang dahon ng bayabas, o alak, ang sagot sa ganitong klaseng sakit.*
*Luha ang pinakamabisang pang-langgas sa sugat ng puso.*
*Kaya… inaraw-araw ko ito.*
*Sinisimulan at tinatapos ko ang mga araw na binabalikan ang mga sugat na iniwan mo.*
*Iniisa-isa ko ang mga alaala’t hinahanap kung saan sila bumaon dito sa puso ko. Nakakatawa.*
*Ang akala ko noon, kung dumating man ang araw na ‘to, puro mga alaala ng away at hindi natin pagkakasunduan ang iintindihin ko, kasi ‘yun, mahirap gamutin; na sila, kahit ilang balde na ng luha ang aking pigain mula sa mga mata ko, magdurugo pa rin.*
*Pero mas nagdurugo ako para sa mga tawa mo. Mas nagdurugo ako sa mga patawa mo. Mas nagdurugo ako sa mga yakap mo, sa kung paanong ang balat ko ay parang nalalapnos kapag dahan-dahan mo akong hinahaplos at ang hininga ko ay nahahapo at kinakapos kapag niyayapos kita.*
*Nagdurugo ako noong umalis ka, pero mas nagdurugo ako sa unang gabi na pinili mong manatili. Nagdurugo ako noong gabing sabihin mo na ayaw mo na, pero mas nagdurugo ako noong gabing tanungin mo ako kung pwede pa ba? Nagdurugo ako noong gabing tinalikuran mo ako, pero mas nagdurugo ako na noong pagtalikod ko, nandun ka pa.*
*At nagdurugo ako. At nagdurugo ako. At nadudurog at nadudurog at nagdurugo pa rin ako sa alaala na ikaw pa ang mas naunang nagsabi ng, “Mahal kita.”*
*Mahal kita. Kung titignan nang maigi ang mga salitang isinulat ng mga sugat na iniwan mo, ‘yang dalawang ‘yan ang mababasa ko: Mahal kita. At sa inaraw-araw ng pagbibilad kong gan’to, nagmamanhid na sila. Mahal kita. At sa dinami-rami ng luha na pinang-langgas ko rito, naglalamig na sila. Mahal kita. At sa hinaba-haba ng panahon na ginugol ko sa gamutan, nagmamanhid na sila. Mahal kita. At sa tinagal-tagal nitong kumikirot sa dibdib ko, medyo nakakasanay na. Mahal kita. At sa tinatagal-tagal ng panahon na ginugol ko sa gamutan, magsasara na sila. Magsasara, at magiging mga pilat na paulit-ulit kong mababasa at ang parati lang sasabihin ay mahal kita.*
*Mahal, kung magkita man tayong muli at tanungin mo kong muli kung pwede pa ba, ang hihilingin ko lang sa’yo ay mga bagong unan. Dahil ang lahat ng sa akin ay akala mo’y naulanan. Dahil lahat sila ay akin nang naiyakan at nag-iwan ng mga kwento natin. Ayaw ko nang matulog sa mga unang basa at malunod sa pagtulog sa alaala na mahal kita, mahal pala kita, na mahal pa rin pala kita. At sa wakas, hindi na kasing sakit ng dati.*
*Pero mahal, masakit pa.*
Source https://www.google.com/amp/s/spokenwordslover.wordpress.com/2016/09/20/mga-basang-unan/amp/
I was a week of being brokenhearted at that time. That was the time when I broke up my 8 long year boyfriend. The moment I performed the piece, I was literally crying. I felt every word I say. My classmates and instructor was amazed for they thought that I was really good at acting. Some of my friends who had a knowledge of my situation knew that it was not acting. I was glad that I performed that piece for I had a chance to burst out what I felt and also I got the highest grade.Lol
That's it for today guys. I had fun reminiscing my experience about spoken word poetry. In fact, I searched my notebook where I wrote the spoken poetry that I memorized before. I'm glad that I found it and it's still in a good condition.｡◕‿◕｡
But before I end this blog, I want to say thank you for all the support. It really means a lot to me. So, thank you so much everyone. Especially the people down here 👇.
**Do svidaniya!**
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Paglalakbay Tungo Sa Pangarap
**November 24,** **2021**
Magandang araw sa lahat ng miyembro ng kumunidad ng read. Kamusta kayong lahat? Ngayong araw, pahintulutan nyo muna akong gamitin ang wikang Filipino. Ito ang pangatlong beses na ako'y maglathala gamit ang aking sariling wika.
Hindi na lingid sa ilan na ako ay produkto ng nawasak na pamilya. Lumaki ako na hindi nakasama ang tunay na magulang at ang ilan sa aking mga kapatid. Sa katunayan, hanggang sa edad kong ito na malapit na lumampas ng kalendaryo, ay di ko pa nasisilayan ng personal ang aking tunay na ina. Subalit, naniniwala pa rin ako na darating din ang panahon na magkatagpo ang aming mga landas.
Iniwan kami ng bunso kong kapatid sa aming tiyuhin na kapatid ng aking tunay na ama. Malaki ang aking pasasalamat sa kanila sapagkat kahit salat man sila sa maraming bagay, itinuring pa rin nila kaming bahagi ng kanilang pamilya. Pinaaral nila kami, pinakain at binihisan. Kaya ipinangako ko sa aking sarili na bumawi para sa lahat ng kanilang sakripisyo para sa amin magkakapatid.
Noong nakapagtapos ako ng sekondarya, naisipan ko na magtrabaho sa kadahilanang hindi na nila kayang tustusan ang pag-aaral ko ng kolehiyo. Narasan ko ang iba't-ibang klase ng trabaho tulad ng pagiging kasambahay, tindera, at maging isang trabahante ng isang pabrika. Hindi ako naging mapalad na magtagal sa mga trabaho na aking pinasukan dahil sa mga ilang kadahilanan. Kaya umuwi ako sa aming lugar. May isang kapamilya namin na nagsabi na may iskolar na ipinapatupad ang gobyerno. Sa kagustuhan kong makapagtapos ng kolehiyo, sinubukan kong mag-aplay sa naturang scholarship kasabay ng dalawa kong pinsan. Pinadala lang namin sa LBC ang aming aplikasyon.
Dumating ang araw ng pasukan ngunit wala pa akong natanggap na balita kung nakapasa ba ako sa aking inaaplayan na scholarship. Naisip ko na maghanap na lang ng trabaho. Subalit pagdating ng buwan ng Hulyo, binalita sa akin ng isa kong pinsan na nag-aaral sa paaralan na aking inaplayan na nakita niya ang aking pangalan sa mga nakalista na nakapasa sa scholarship pati na rin ang dalawa kong pinsan. Labis ang aking tuwa ng malaman ko na makapag-aral na ako sa kolehiyo. Ngunit sa kabila ng katuwaan ay may mga pangamba pa rin akong naramdaman. Ang nakokober lang ng scholarship ay ang tuition fee. Kaya problema pa rin para sa'kin kung saan ako kukuha ng aking pang-allowance at pang-upa ng boarding house dahil medyo malayo ang paaralan sa aming bahay. Nagreprisenta ang aking pinsan, anak ng aking kinikilalang magulang, na magpapadala siya ng isang libo kada buwan para sa aking allowance. Tinanggap ko yun kahit alam kong kulang ang isang libo para sa isang buwan.
Di tumuloy ang dalawa kong pinsan dahil maliit lang daw ang scholarship. Ako,sa tumuloy ako sa pag-aaral kahit alam kong mahihirapan ako magbudget ng isang libo sa isang buwan Nag-umpisa ang unang semester at masaya ako na nalampasan ko yun. Sa mga panahong iyon, tinutulungan ako ng dati kong nobyo sa mga bayarin kaya nakapagpatuloy ako. Sumapit ang ikadalawang taon ko sa kolehiyo ay nagkahiwalay kami ng dati kong nobyo. Doble ang sakit na naramdaman ko noon dahil nawalan ako ng tao na akala ko makakasama ko habang buhay at wala na ring tutulong sa akin sa mga gastusin sa paaralan. Mula noon, naghanap ako ng paraan para makapagpatuloy sa pag-aaral. Tumanggap ako ng mga nagpapagawa ng mga proyekto sa aming kapitbahay. Ginagawa ko ang mga proyekto nila tuwing Sabado at Linggo para may pambaon ako sa Lunes hanggang Biyernes. Hindi ako humihingi sa nanay at tatay ko ng pera dahil alam kong wala rin silang maibigay. Minsan kung kukulangin ang budget ko sa isang Linggo, nanghihiram ako ng pera sa kaklase ko. Binabayaran ko lang kapag may pera na ako. Sinubukan kong humingi ng tulong sa aking tunay na ama. Nagbibigay naman siya pero hanggang 700-800 pesos lang binibigay niya kada buwan. Nagpapasalamat pa rin ako sa kanya dahil tinulungan niya pa rin ako kahit may iba na siyang pamilya.
Pagdating ko sa ikaapat na taon, lalo akong nahirapan dahil marami nang mga bayarin lalo na sa research at practice teaching. Minsan naiiyak na ako pero tinatago ko lang. Sa awa ng Diyos, matagumpay akong nakapagtapos ng kolehiyo. Sa wakas natupad ko rin ang inaasam kong pangarap. Hindi man naging madali ang aking paglakbay patungo sa aking pangarap, labis ang aking kasiyahan dahil hindi ako pinabayaan ng Diyos.
Kaya para sa mga kabataang may pangarap, patuloy lang sa pag-abot. Hindi natin maiiwasan ang mga problema pero kapag magpursige ka, makakamtan mo rin ang hinahangad mong tagumpay. Wag lang susuko sa anumang hamon sa buhay. Sabi nga nila, "kapag gusto may maraming paraan". Wag din kalimutan na manalig sa Maykapal. Sigurado akong tutulungan ka Niya sa iyong paglakbay patungo sa iyong inaasam na pangarap.
Bago ko tatapusin ang aking blog, nais ko munang magpasalamat sa lahat ng suporta na inyong binibigay sa akin. Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat lalong-lalo na ang aking mga sponsors. Salamat din ng marami kina @Sequoia at @Marinov sa pagrenew ng kanilang sponsorship.😊
Hanggang sa susunod.🥰
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Nostalgic Christmas Songs
**November 23,** **2021**
A blissful Tuesday everyone.
*Have you still remember the Christmas songs you always sang when you were young? What would feel if you hear Christmas songs playing? Is there any memories that comes in?*
Few days ago, my partner downloaded some Christmas songs. He plays it every morning and night. Every time I hear the songs, it always makes me remember my childhood days when there was no problems that worries me. I always feel the nostalgia in every song he plays in the stereo. I even sing along with the music with a smile on my face.
I remember when I was young, after the Christmas party at school, I always feel excited for that means that Christmas day is already near. Every 24th night of December, my friends and cousins will gather together to do carolling in our neighborhood. Sometimes, we reached at the next barangay. After carolling, we divided all the candies and money that we got. Then, we planned what time we will gather again to attend the Mass. The mass is held at the town and we will just walk to church since there were no public vehicles at night. I can't forget the laughter that we had as we walk to church for us not to feel exhausted. After attending the mass, again, we walked to our different abode to be together with our families. The next morning,, we gathered again to have some fun.
I think I shared too much.Lol Pardon me, I just love recollecting my beautiful childhood memories. Let's go back to the Christmas songs that I love to listen to for it brings me the good old memories when I was young.
Christmas In Our Hearts
This song was popularized by Jose Marie Chan. When I was young, I always sing this song. Everytime we do carolling, I requested this to my friends all the time. Even though my voice is not good, I always sing it out loud.Lol
Silver Bells
I forgot who sang this song originally but my partner downloaded the version of Michael Bublè. I love his version for the reason that his voice is very soothing and he sang neatly. I first learned to sing this song when I was in grade one. Out teacher taught us this song for our Christmas party. Since then, I never forget this song cause it always reminds me of my grade school teacher.
Sa Araw Ng Pasko
This is a Tagalog Christmas song that was written by V. Saturno and popularized by the Filipino All Star Cast. I remember when we had our carolling, there was one woman who requested this song. We sang the song with all our might. We thought that she will give us a good gift but to our disappointment, she only gave us 5 peso coin. I almost sang the "*Thank you, thank you. Ang babarat ninyo. Thank you.*"Lol
Sana Ngayong Pasko
This song was sang by Ariel Rivera. I love the message of the song. When I was young, I was always yearning for my father. I was always wishing that we could celebrate Christmas with him. But unfortunately, that only happened once. Thus, everytime I hear this song, he is the one I can think of.
Christmas is just around the corner guys. There are 31 days left before Christmas. Are your gifts ready? To all godparents, have you prepared your gifts for your godchildren? As for me, not yet.Lol
Tangible things is not necessary for Christmas. The true essence of Christmas is for us to spread love. It is more than just a time of festivity and merry making. The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of loving and forgiving. A time for us to envisage regarding the eternal things.
Advance Merry Christmas to all you guys. May we have a happy and blissful celebration. 🥰
I thank everyone of you for supporting me continuously. I truly appreciate you with all my heart. May God shower you more blessings in life. Keep safe always and be healthy.
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Eerie Stories In Our School
**November 21, 2021**
Greetings everyone. Happy Sunday to all of you. I hope everyone is safe and happy in their dwelling place.
Last night, as I was scrolling at TikTok, most videos that I have watched was all about creepy stories. Most of them shared their nightmarish experiences. As I have watched their videos, my mind was brought back to the time when I was in high school. My high school alma mater was known as full of creepy stories. Today, I am going to share to you the spine-chilling stories that I knew and heard about our school.
Our school was known as the "City of Unseen Creature". Elementary school and high school is just located side by side. In elementary school, there is a big, round plaza at the center. According to the daughter of the superintendent, who visited in our school, the plaza is also a plaza of the unseen creature. She said that there are many unseen creature roaming around the plaza. As young as we were, we just ignored what she said.
Black Teacher and Students At H.E Building
This story was shared from my classmate. We were elementary at that time. She was the one who was assigned to bring the key of our room since their house was just near in our school. One morning, it was about 5:30, she noticed that the light outside in our school was not yet off. She decided to switch it off and open our room as well. When she was heading back to their house, she happened to pass by at the H.E building (Home Economics). She heard voices. She thought that there were already students but she wondered because it was too early. So, she went to the H.E building but the door was still closed. She peeked at the hole and she was startled of what she saw. She saw a teacher and pupils who was in a class scenario and all of them were black. Out of fright, she quickly ran back to their house.
The White Snake of the Narra Tree
This story was shared from my recognized mother. The Narra tree is located at the high school premises. Until now, this tree is still strongly standing on its place, near the plaza. According to my mother, it was Friday at that time and they were having a fun day for they were having a parent-teacher activities. There was a man who was sitting at the Narra tree. While he was being fascinated watching the games, he saw a white snake that was coming out from the tree. He speedily got a bolo and hacked it. But unfortunately, the snake got away. They searched it everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. The next day, the man who hacked the white snake died in an unknown reason.
Unknown Student
This was happened when I was in fourth year high school. It was morning when our teacher asked us if we know a student who named Anna. (I just use another name because I forgot the name of the student.) According to our teacher, they received a request letter from other school about the record of the student. When they searched at their record files, they found nothing. Stated in the request letter, the student graduated from our school three years prior. That only means that we were first year by the time the student graduated. It could be easy for us to identify the student since our school is not that huge. Each year level has only two sections with 20-30 students. But no matter what we did, we couldn't remember that there was a student who had that name.
The Possession
This incident happened two years ago. I have a cousin who studied at the same school where I attended. He was the one who shared this story to me. According to him, he was at the library together with his friends when suddenly a freshman student came to them asking for help. The freshman student said that his friend suddenly fall on the floor shaking. They hurriedly went to the room and they saw one student who was shaking hardly on the floor while the the eyes glaring sharply. They tried to hold the student but he was strong so they need more to hold him. The student was shouting and cursing and his voice became different. He sounded demonic especially when he laughed. The whole campus was befuddled. After a couple of minutes, another student from different year level was being possessed. Until it reached 10 students who were being possessed. The principal called authorities to help.
There are still many stories in our school. Maybe I will write it next time. I need to end this to attend my daughter. You know mother's duty always comes first. See you on my next blog everyone. I always thank you for always supporting me, especially the people here 👇.
Thank you so much. God bless and be safe guys.(ʘᴗʘ✿)
**Do svidaniya!**
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Got My Vaccination Card
**November 20, 2021**
Greetings my readcash family. How are you all today? How is your weekend? Are you having fun? I hope you all do.
Yesterday, I was scheduled to have my jab for the second dose. As a good citizen (*charot lang po*), I went to the vaccination venue early. I thought everything will be smooth just like how my first jab went when it only took me an hour to finish. But this time was different. Why? For the reason that there was no proper management on the venue. The schedule that they posted was for the second dose but there were people who was there to have their first jab. It was okay if they managed it properly but they didn't. People who went there early to avoid the long queue, including me, were mad for we stuck at the same line. And those who came late were accommodated early than us. The hot weather added the irritation of the people for there were no good ventilation in the venue.
I arrived at the vaccination venue 7 in the morning, then I got my jab almost 12 in the afternoon already. After I got the dose, I waited again for my vaccination card. I waited for I think it was 30 minutes when they told us to come back in the afternoon for the card was not ready yet. Oh my *gulay*! I was already sweating and my arm was already aching too. I almost burst my temper at that time. I chatted my partner to fetch me. After taking my lunch, I started to feel the effects of the vaccine. I wanted to rest but I need to go back to the venue to get my vaccination card. So, I went there again with a long face. My partner just laughed at me. At 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, I got my card. At last, I can lay at the bed to rest.
The effects of the vaccine was not the same on my first jab. On my first jab, I only felt pain on my arm, the part where I was vaccinated. But on this time is different. Since yesterday, after I got the jab, I felt so tired. But my arm was not that sore. At night, I got chills. I felt cold like I was having an ice bath. I was trembling but I didn't have a fever. I planned to write an article but my body was not able to cooperate. This morning, when I woke up, I felt so tired still. My back hurts and a tingling pain in my head. I was worried a bit. My partner gave me medicine. I took a nap and when I woke up, I was glad for I felt better. My partner prepared his own chao fan style for me to compensate my energy. His mother also bought fruits for me to eat. I thank her for her thoughtfulness. Now, I am totally feeling better and can be able to play with my daughter again.
AUTHOR'S SAY
As a citizen of the community, I can proudly say that I fully played my part. I admit, I was hesitant before to be inoculated for I was also afraid of what would be the effect of the vaccine. I was afraid that my body couldn't take it and I will suffer a worst scenario. But I gathered all my courage to trust the government. I want to protect my family especially my daughter that is why I threw out all my fears and got vaccinated. Along with, getting vaccinated is also important in travelling. Thus, if you want to travel in hassle free, you need to get the jab. Some establishments required vaccination card for you to enter as well. Vaccination Card serves as our ticket for unrestrictive outdoor activities. But we should still maintain to be vigilant and careful everytime we go outside to ensure our safety.
This is it for today everyone. Thank you for reading my work. I thank you all for your continuous support. I appreciate each one of you especially all my sponsors. Thank you so much. God will shower you more blessings guys. Take good care always and be safe.
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Self Doubtfulness
**November 17, 2021**
*Hello read family. How are you all today?*
This article is kinda a rant from me. I will apologize in advance if you don't like this write up of mine, but I just want to let out what I feel.
***Have you tried to doubt yourself. I guess some of us doubted the capabilities and capacities in oneself in different things. But what are reasons or what triggered the doubtfulness of yourself? Is it an internal or external factors?***
Early this morning, when I opened my account here on readcash, I read articles that is in my notification. I like what I have read for it was really a pleasant one. When I read the comments below, there was a comment that caught my attention. In his or her comment, I don't know if his a boy or a girl, stated that he/she likes the content of the article (which I agreed too). But he or she added that "not like the other writers that only focuses on their selves and it is not worth reading for". Though its not what exactly he/she stated but the meaning or the thought was like that. What triggers me most was the word "**Worthless".**
I was a little aback of what he/she stated. What's wrong with sharing about yourself or your daily activities? I didn't like the word he/she used there because for me it's kinda off. As a writer, we have the right to share or write whatever we like as long as it cannot hurt or degrade someone. With all honesty, I was hurt a little for I am a kind of writer here who always share most of my everyday activities. After reading the comment, it made me think that perhaps all my articles are worthless for it was all about me and my daily activities in life. I started to doubt my capabilities in writing. Well, everytime I hear or read something like that it always makes me feel and think that I am not good in writing. Comments like that were the reason why I didn't like to participate competitions before when I was in high school. All the time, I am afraid to judge by other people.
To be judged is what I really don't like. I am a kind of person who always mind about what other people will say about me. That is why I always mindful of what I am doing. Always mindful of everything I do and say. Growing with much criticism around me made me lessened my self-esteem and confidence. The reasons why I deprived myself in doing what I loved. The deprivation that I made for myself leads me to much regrets. I should have done what I love before. I should have done dancing for that's what I love the most. But insecurities devour me for I am afraid to be criticize and be judged.
But today, I want to say to all of you who read this, and to myself as well, don't mind what other people say. Let's continue what we are doing. Let's continue sharing our life because I believe that each one of us has beautiful stories to share. Let's not be affected by what other people's comments. If they don't like our article, they are free to skip and not read it. **Our stories are worth it not worthless.**
I am deeply sorry if my article today is not that good. I am swayed by my emotion at the moment I write it. I seldomly rant or express my emotions. I hope you'll understand.
Before I end this, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of you who supported me continuously. I am deeply honored and thankful to all of you guys.
Also, I like to extend my million thanks to sir @King_Gozie for renewing his sponsorship. Thank you so much sir for the continuous trust that you vested in me.
Let's spread Love guys.🥰
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Monday Karaoke Night
**November 15, 2021**
Today, we celebrate my partner's cousin's birthday. We gathered here in their house. Delicious foods are serve. Of course our tummies are happy again. I haven't had a chance to take pictures of the foods for we were a bit late. They already started when we came. And it's my fault for I took a bath first and it took me a minute to finished. Hihihi, what can I do, the water was so cold for it's pouring very hard outside. I wasn't planning on taking a shower today because of the weather but my head was itching much and screaming for a clean.Lol
Let's go back to the celebration. After we enjoyed the food, my partner's uncle set up their karaoke. The celebrant was excited for he loves to sing. He was the one who grabbed the microphone and requested immediately his favorite song. We were so amazed of what he first sang, it was Believer by Imagine Dragons. Lol I remember Christian Grey of Fifty Shades of Grey movie. He sang well on his age. His only 8 years old but he sang the song well. Perhaps, he got his talent from his father.
The next one who sang was my partner's sister. She sang If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys. She sang very well too. I sang silently for I like the song as well. Well, everybody sang along with her.
The next who performed este sang was my partner. I forced him to sing.Lol My partner is a shy person. But he can sing. Way back in college, he used to sing for me but only if it's just the two of us. We had an app before that we used if we like to sing. I forgot the name of the app. Anyway, back to the karaoke session, I requested him to sing the favorite song of my father which is "My Way" of Frank Sinatra. I was glad that he granted my request. As he was singing, I took some photos and videos of him.Lol He doesn't like to be recorded for he doesn't likes his voice. Well, I will use the video to tease him.(◠‿・)
Our daughter also wanted to grabbed the microphone from her father. Perhaps, she wanted to sing too. I loved the view of this photo. It seems like they're having a duet.hihi Our daughter cannot talk fluently but she when she sing, she already have a tone or she can imitate the melody of the song. She is just so cute everytime she tries to sing.
The karaoke bonding was interrupted for the reason that my partner's other uncle requested to finished the movie he watched before the celebration started. I thought it was an action movie but when the sister's celebrant played the movie, it was an anime movie. Oh boy.Lol. Our daughter got bored so my partner decided to go home.
At this moment, we are in our house and our daughter is watching Coco, her new favorite movie.
AUTHOR'S SAY
Karaoke singing is one of the most favorite bonding of us, Filipino people. It is one of the many cultures that we have. Everytime we have gatherings like birthdays, fiestas or other occasions we like to sing. It is like our past time. Almost most of the house has their own karaoke. Some are using their phone with an app or they use YouTube and connect it to their TV using Bluetooth. Just like from my partner's uncle.
Well as for me, I like music but I can't sing. What I mean is I can sing but not a good singer. So, during karaoke bondings, I just sing along with the singer but I will not hold a microphone. I'm afraid the weather will get worst when they hear me singing.😂
**How about you guys? Do like to sing?**
Hello there everyone. How is your first day of the week? I hope you are all good today. I apologize for the unanswered comments. My phone was busy for movies during morning and afternoon.
Thank you still for supporting me continuously even if sometimes I am a truant reader. *Maraming salamat po talaga sa inyong lahat.*
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The Last Time I Wrote A Letter
**November 13, 2021**
When I was young, writing a letter is our way of communicating our love ones who are in far places. We send it to the post office and we have to wait for a couple of days before it arrives to the person we are sending. Along with, we need to wait for another days to receive a reply from them. However, everytime we received a letter, we were very excited. We were very excited to read the message that is in the letter. I remember, I was the one who always wrote and read the letter. They found my penmanship more eligible than the rest and I was a good reader too even if I was in elementary.
When I was in high school, love letter was very trendy. It was the course of action in expressing someone's feelings. I admit I received letters from my suitors. But what I can't forget was the letter that I sent to my first boyfriend. I was second year high school that time. ( Yes, ang aga ko po lumandi.Lol) Technology was not yet that trendy during our high school days. My first boyfriend studied at a private school while I was in public. Thus, our way in communicating was through letters or sending a message through our friends. There was one time that I sent a letter to him. Our relationship was not a secret to my classmates. Since I am not used in mushy things before, I let my classmate wrote the letter. Later did I know, she used a lyrics of a song in writing. I still remember the title of the song. It was "Only Me and You" by Donna Cruz. My boyfriend that time didn't know the song, so yeah, he thought that the message was really from the heart.Lol
At the same stage of my life, I made a friend through letter writing. She was from other school. She always sees me everytime I go to school. One day, I received a letter from her. She said that she wants to become my friend. I responded her letter and that's how we became friends. She even sent me photos of her and I did the same too. We became pen pal and good friends too.
**But when was the last time I wrote a letter?**
If my memory is unerring, the last time I wrote a letter was when I was in college. It was a letter I made for my partner. It was Valentine's day and I had not prepared anything for him. I was thinking that he won't have do something for I was used on not celebrating a Valentine's. We also had a fight on that day so I thought that we would spend a normal day. But as to my surprised, he secretly skipped his class and went to the city and bought chocolates and flowers for me. Afternoon came, he called me and we went to the shore and he gave me the flowers and chocolates. I laughed hard because I realized that he did it on purpose to make me angry so he can carry out his plan.
I felt guilty that I didn't prepare something for him. I couldn't think of something nice and I was broke that time.( I was broke most of the time.Lol) I came up to an idea to write a handmade letter for him. So, I bought an stationary paper. I wrote a not so long message for him. At the end part of the letter, I composed a poem, a thank you poem for him. I snuck to his room and put the letter on his bag. When morning came, he thanked me for making a poem for him. He said that it was his first to received a kind of letter. I was happy too that he appreciates my effort.
AUTHOR'S SAY
In today's highly digital world, letter writing becomes obsolete. People are now using technology in communication as it is fast and hassle free. Writing a letter consumes much time and effort. But for me, handwritten letter is much more sweet and rewarding. According to Amanda Pagan, like photographs, letter capture a moments in time. It shows the emotions and thinking of the writer.
Writing a letter to someone can make you happy. That is supported by some research. I have read some research that writing a letter can make feel happier and satisfied.
***So, how about you? When was the last time you wrote a letter and to whom you send it? Care to share it in the comment section? I would love to read it.😊***
A rainy Saturday everyone. Thank you for reading this far. I appreciate so much all your support. God bless and be safe all the time.
Do svidaniya!
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Things I Celebrate Today
**November 11, 2021**
Greetings everyone! How are you all today? I hope you are all doing fine with much comfort in your dwelling place. You are safe, healthy and happy together with your families.
It's more than a year since the outbreak of the virus started. All we are accustomed to has changed. The things that we used to do like going out to places, hanging out with friends, and other activities outdoor has stopped in an instant. We became prisoner in our house. It seems like the pandemic take control of our lives. We became concerned with our health and our family's.
Nevertheless, every rise of the sun signifies a new beginning. A new beginning in our life, a new hope and a hope that the hardships we are facing right now will come to an end. Everything will be back to normal one day. Let's all claim it. We still be thankful and grateful to God for He still gives us hundreds of reasons to be happy and have something to celebrate for.
Speaking of celebrate, I have several things that I celebrate today that I want to share with you. Actually, that is the main topic of this article of mine. My introductory message is a little bit dramatic. Maybe I am just being carried away by what I watch at the moment.Lol I am doing multitask right now. Watching over my daughter, watching TV and writing my entry for today. Well, that's how Mom works.hihi
Okay, let's go back to my topic. Here are the three things that I celebrate today.
1. Friendversary
This morning, when I checked my Facebook account, my friend tagged me a post. It is our friendversary that reminded by Facebook. It's been 6 years that we are friends in Facebook but in real life we are more than 6 years. We may not contact each other all the time or give updates about our lives, our friendship still remains. I am glad everytime I see her posts having good times with her other circle of friends. I can't wait to see her again soon.
2. More than 2500 views
Two days ago, I received a notification that my articles have reached a total of 2513 views.( *Tataya kaya ako sa lotto gamit itong numerong 'to. Tingnan natin kung suswertehan ba. Lol)* I am happy that I have another achievements here in this platform. This is my first time to celebrate about the views of my articles. I can't thank you enough to all the readers who keep on supporting me. This achievement of mine is because of you.
**3. 4th Month**
Honestly, this is my second account. The reason that I made a second account was I was impatient at that time. I've been writing for three weeks but bot didn't notice me. So, I decided to make a new one. In this account, it also took me three weeks before rusty notice me. I was on the verge of giving up but my friends kept on motivating me to continue. Thank heavens I listened to them. I was elated when finally rusty noticed my works. Now, I'm in my fourth month here in this platform. In my journey here, I can say that I enjoy my stay here. I make new virtual friends and learn new things and words as I read different articles. In addition to that, I also earned that helps me in some of my expenses. I am truly grateful that my friend introduced me this platform.
**AUTHOR'S SAY**
Notwithstanding with the many problems that we have, the struggles, the pains, and burdens in life, we still have more things to be grateful and celebrate. Just look around you or think what you have done this day, you will see and realize that you have something to celebrate for. Just like for example, you successfully write and publish an article today. It may be small things but it still can make our hearts happy and it made you productive. As what the movie "Croods" stated, everyday is a new day. Even that is worth to be thankful for. Hence, let's celebrate every new day cause each new day is a gift of God to us. Each new day is a new life.
Therefore, before I end my article, I want to say thank you to all you for reading all my works, even if some of it are just nonsense. Thank you so much everyone for your world-without-end support. I highly appreciate you all.
**Do svidaniya!**
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A Date At Food Park
**November 10, 2021**
Hello readcash community. How is your Wednesday? Is it good or not? I hope it's not the latter. No matter how ugly our day is, we still have more reasons to be happy. Thus, we should focus on the bright side more.
How about me? How is my day? Well, in the morning, is not that good. The reason? We had a misunderstanding with my partner. We had a little fight that made me cry. I did not do some household chores because I was mad at him. I just stayed at our bedroom with our daughter. Thus, he did the chores and washed the clothes of our daughter.
At 11 in the morning, I went out the room with my daughter to let her play outside. Still, I ignored my partner. I let him do what he did. I watched my daughter playing and after a few minutes of playing, I stopped her and put her in her chair. I let her watched cartoon movie which is her favorite too.
While my partner continued washing our daughter's clothes, I noticed him making glances at me. I just raised my eyebrow everytime I caught him. When he finished washing the clothes and hanged them outside, he came to me and asked an apology. I had no plan in making peace with him but he used his secret weapon. He made a funny face that made me laugh. Arggghh! I can't help myself laughing everytime he do that. That is why, it is his way of winning my mood again.
We took our lunch in good mood. Of course, he was still the one who cooked our food.hihi That's his punishment for making me cry. But I was the one who washed the dishes. After that we took a nap. It is the daily routine of my daughter. I always let her sleep every afternoon. I know it is good for her. I remember when I was young, my mother always let us sleep in the afternoon for us to grow taller. But I think it's not true because I didn't grow tall.hahaha
When 4:30 came, my partner asked that we will gonna have a motorcycle joyride. Well, I agreed since our daughter likes riding and roaming around the town. I thought we just do a joyride but he stopped at Food Park which I longed to visit. I was so elated because at last I can be able to taste their food. My tummy will be shouting for joy again.Lol My partner let me ordered our food.
Here are the foods that I ordered.
I just ordered one pitcher of iced tea. They have different kinds of drinks but I ordered iced tea so our daughter can have a little too. While waiting for our order, I asked my partner to get my phone cause I forgot to bring it. Our house is just a couple of minutes from the Food Park. When he came back, our order also arrived. After taking some pictures, we dig in and enjoyed the food.
Our baby is busy looking at the next table. Maybe she wondered why they were so noisy.Lol But after that, she focused on her food and ignored the noisy teenagers.hihi There was just few customers so I am comfortable of our safety. The place is also good and have a proper distance to ensure the safety of their customers. The crew is also approachable.
When we were done, we went home because the sky was getting darker. We didn't have dinner for we were so full. I thanked my partner for the treat.
AUTHOR'S SAY
Arguments, misunderstandings and fightings are inevitable in every relationship. Those are spices that are added to make the relationship strong and colorful. But what's important is that you should know how to solve it properly. Both sides should know how to handle things. In addition, the word pride should not be present in both of you. (Sa sabon na lang ang Pride hindi sa attitude.lol)
This is it for today guys. Thank you for still supporting me despite my absence for how many days. I appreciate you all. God bless all of you. Stay safe and healthy.
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My Daughter's 2nd Birthday Celebration
**November 9, 2021**
Aloha readcash family. How are you all. It's been 5 days since my last article. *Nakakamiss pala dito.* I've missed several articles but I promise to make *bawi.hihi Pasensiya na po.*
Two days ago, my daughter turned two. We celebrated her second year of existence. I still can't believe how time swiftly flies. It feels like yesterday I first held her tiny body. Now, she grows fast. At this moment, let me share to you how we celebrated her special day.
Sunday morning, we woke up early. My partner and I were very excited for the day. We woke up our daughter as well and greeted her a happy birthday. After our daughter took her milk, we went to the sala. My partner played the four videos he prepared. It was a compilation of all photos of our daughter that we saved. It started from the day she was born until the recent. The day she learned how to crawl, walk, talk and run. As I watched the videos, I can't help myself to tear. I remember the overwhelming feeling that I felt before when I first saw her. I felt an indescribable feeling while watching the videos.
After the video watching, I prepared the things that I needed for the decorations. We decided to held the party at my partner's grandmother's house since our house cannot accommodate numbers of visitors. My partner's mother and sisters took over the food preparation. They prepared the desserts only since they just ordered the main menus including the lechon ( roasted pig ). Food packages are trendy today which is good for me for us to save energy in preparing foods.
At 1 in the afternoon, my partner and I started to put the decorations. I decided to make it simple to less the expenses.(Kuripot si mama)Lol. Though it was just a simple design, it took us more than two hours to finished. I am not good in decorating that is why it took that long.
At 4:00 o'clock, the visitors started to came. I prepared my daughter. I dressed her and fixed her hair. I put a little tiara to make her look like a princess. I was glad she didn't took it. My partner and I also hurriedly prepared ourselves took presentable on the occasion. After that, we went at the venue. We took pictures first to have a remembrance on the celebration.
Since all the invited visitors already came, we started the celebration immediately. It was started with a prayer of course that was headed by my partner's uncle. Then, the singing of the happy birthday song for the celebrant followed. My daughter was very excited to blow her candles. When she did it, she shouted with joy and clapped her hands as the visitors also put their hands together. Then, we enjoyed the food. While eating, it is inevitable to have some talk and have fun.
Here are some pictures:
My family did not able to attend the celebration because of the distance. But prior of my daughter's birthday, they called through messenger. We video called and they greeted her and said their wishes. So, the day after the celebration, I decided to give my family some food. I was glad for the reason that there was no checkpoints in our way since it was holiday. We traveled smoothly and arrived at my parents house. They were very happy to see me, especially my mother who was ill at the moment because of her migraine. I was also happy to see them too.
**AUTHOR'S SAY**
I thank God Almighty for giving my daughter another beautiful and blissful year. As a mother, my heart is filled with gladness and happiness for all the blessings that my daughter received. My wishes for her are good health, she will grow as a good child, respectful and be a loving daughter. I thank also to all the good wishes of her visitors, to her Lolo's and Lola's, godparents, and cousins.
This is it for today everyone. I apologize for being absent for almost a week. And thank you for still supporting me. S
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Korean Foods That I Want To Try
**November 4,** **2021**
Mabuhay everyone! How are you all today? The sun is slowly peeking out the clouds today. I'm kinda glad to see the rays of the sun after how many days of raining. I hope I can be able to dry my washed clothes today.
I have read different articles pertaining foods. As a person who loves food too, I can't help myself to join the prompt initiated by @JonicaBradley . Actually, this is my first time to join a prompt of Ms. JonicaBradley. I hope I'm doing this right. To those who are new, you can join too and follow the rules.
**Food** is one of the basic needs of a person. It is one of the means in surviving here in this world. Without it, humans or animals could die. In other words, food is very essential to us. It gives us energy and provide building blocks that is needed to sustain life.
There are different delicious dishes from different countries. Different cuisines that are mouthwatering. One of the cuisines that is famous in our country is Korean foods. With all honesty, I haven't tried eating or tasting their foods. Now, I will share to you what are some Korean foods that I want to try.
1. Samgyupsal
*Samgyupsal is directly translated from Korean, samgyeop-sal (삼겹살) means "three layer flesh," referring to striations of lean meat and fat in the pork belly that appear as three layers when cut. -Wikipedia-*
This Korean cuisine is well known in our country. Many of my friends already tried eating it. But me, I haven't tried it. Not even once. Oh my, poor me. My curiosity arises because I often see many posts of my friends in social media always having and enjoying it. They said that it is very delicious and it is recommendable. Well, even if I just see it in a picture, I can really tell that it is tasty.
https://www.taraletsanywhere.com/affordable-samgyupsal-metro-manila/
2. Gimbap
*Gimbap (김밥), also romanized as kimbap, is a Korean dish made from cooked rice and ingredients such as vegetables, fish and meats that are rolled in gim—dried sheets of seaweed—and served in bite-sized slices. -Wikipedia-*
I always wanted to try this Korean dish. From the looks of it, you already know that it is delectable. I have a relative who knows how to make this food but unfortunately he lives from the other part of the country. So, I can't ask a request of him. My eyes can only enjoy the beauty of the food everytime he post a picture on his Facebook.
https://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-classic-kimbap
**3. Kimchi (Fermented Vegetables)**
This is one of the most popular food in Korea. This is mostly serve as side dish in almost every Korean dish. The main ingredient of this dish is vegetable. My partner's sister already made this dish but I was so unlucky for not trying it. It was served at the birthday celebration of one of my partner's cousin. I wasn't able to attend because the weather was bad and I can't risked my daughter's health. So, I am now hoping that she will make another soon so I can try and have a taste in this dish.
https://www.britannica.com/list/beyond-the-cabbage-10-types-of-kimchi
AUTHOR'S SAY
There are still many Korean cuisine that I wanted to try. I just listed three above because those are the ones that I really wanted to try before this year ends. Last month, I saw a Korean restaurant in the city. I think they opened recently because that was the first time I saw it. I promised myself that before the year 2021 ends, I will visit that restaurant so I can finally experience eating Korean cuisine. Maybe,I'm gonna make this a goal this December. I hope and pray that I can be able to fulfill this goal.
Some of you may laugh at me for not trying this kinds of food. Well, it's okay for me. Not all people have the privilege in getting what they want. My younger days was focused on working that is why I don't have the time to do what I want. But I still have much time of getting them. I just need to save money.
This is it for today everyone. I apologize for not being active yesterday and was not able to respond some comments. I'll try my best to read today and leave comments too.
Let me extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for the continuous support. I appreciate you all.
Dasvidaniya (Russian word for goodbye) and God bless everyone.
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What Are You Thankful For?
**November 2, 2021**
A very cold day everyone. Today is the second day of the month of November. We, Christians are celebrating the All Souls day. Yesterday, I planned to go to church today to light a candle and offer a prayer for the souls of my parted love ones since we cannot visit in the cemetery, however, the rain pours incessantly. Thus, I need to cancel my plan and maybe I will do it tomorrow if the weather is not in a bad mood anymore.
I am struggling to come up a topic for today. Perhaps the weather made me became indolent all morning and afternoon. But I need to be productive this day because I have a goal. So, I browsed in the social media hoping to find a topic but I can't find anything. All I can read is all about politics. I looked at my notes and I found that I have one topic that I haven't get to grips with. It's all about the 5 F's. But, I decided to write for now about the things that I am thankful for. Perhaps, I can check my important F's this coming few days.
Family
Family is the spinal cord of every individual. It is where everything started. As they say, a person's personality reflects on what kind of family he/she have.
I am very thankful for my family. Though they are not my bona fide family, yet, I am grateful to be with them. I already shared here that I come from a broken family and our real parents left us (with my siblings) when we were very young. But despite of that, my recognized parents didn't teach us to hate our biological parents. They taught us to respect them as they are the reason why we are here in this world. They shaped and molded us to become a better person that we are today. Everything I am now is because of them. Now, that I am building my own family, I want to resemble of how my recognized parents raised me so that my daughter will grow a better person as well.
My Partner and Daughter
I am thankful for my partner for he is my savior. He saved me from being lost. I was about to go astray when I experienced the racking heartbreak before. His presence brought back the hope in me that there are still good man in the world. From the moment we became together until now, he never failed to let me feel that I am loved.
I am also thankful for my daughter for she made me feel the genuine happiness that I longed for. She made me realized that I am capable of giving love that is beyond imaginable. She completed me and filled the missing part of my life.
**Friends**
Friends are someone next to your family whom you share a close affection with. I have read an article that gives meaning to the word friend. As what I have read, FRIEND stands for Few Relation In Earth Never Dies.
I am thankful for my friends for they made my life prismatic. There are things that we cannot open up to our family, thus, we share it to our friends, right? Friends are also our second family for we trust them and treasure them as well. And I am pleased that I am surrounded with good and supportive friends since I was a kid even until now. Though we seldomly see each other now due to the pandemic, still the friendship is there and it will never be gone.
This Platform
This hard time that we are facing right now because of the pandemic, it made me hard to find a stable job. It's been two years since I graduated and up until now, I am still jobless. Thanks to this platform, I manage to earn something that can provide my personal needs. I can also provide a little to my daughter though not that much, but I'm still delightful. *So, to all the people behind this platform, I'm sending my deepest gratitude to all of you. You help many people here including me. More power to all of you.*
AUTHOR'S SAY
At times, it's easy for us to pay attention of something that is lacking to us. We tend to forget the things that we have in our life. It is important to remember the things to be thankful that many people taken for granted. We should acknowledge them and be happy that we have them in our life.
Listed above are just few things that I am grateful for. Others that are not written here, I will include it to my prayers.
I am so much thankful and grateful to God for giving me the people that I have in my life now. God is good indeed. He never forsake me instead He showered me with much blessings. Before I end this, let me share this:
***"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend." - Melody Beattie***
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My Daughter's Pre-Birthday Photoshoot
**November 1, 2021**
Greetings everyone. Today is the first day of the month and Christians all over the world are celebrating the All Saints Day. Have you visited you parted loved ones already? Well, in our place, the cemetery is close until tomorrow in order to observe safety and to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Since we cannot visit the grave of our love ones, we decided to carry out our pre-birthday photoshoot plan of our daughter. It's been a week already since we planned this photoshoot but we cannot bring it off because of the bad weather. Our plan is to conduct the pictorial outside because last year, in her first birthday, we conducted her shoot inside our room for the reason that the weather did not cooperate with us. Thank heavens we did it successfully.
First Pre-Birthday Photo
This was taken last November 5, 2020. Since we cannot do the pictorial outside the house, we opted to conduct it inside our bedroom. The number in the photo is a DIY (Do It Yourself ). I made it myself with the help of YouTube. In order for me to save some money, since I didn't have income that time that is why I needed to be thrifty, I chose to make the decorations simple. I only bought set of balloons in an online shop during big sale and I used an old Christmas lights. The dress was also given by my partner's cousin. So, I think, I only spent more than 200 pesos or more $2. I am the one who placed the decor and my partner took care of the shots.
Recent Photoshoot
Time swiftly flies. Before on her first birthday photoshoot, we finished the shoot smoothly because she was so cooperative and she liked being photographed. But now, we had a hard time capturing photos of her for the reason that she always roam around and didn't want to be photographed.
Early this afternoon, we decided to bring out our plan since there was no rain and there was a little rays of the sun appeared. I hurriedly dressed my daughter with the gown I bought online together with her new shoes. I fixed her hair and put a toy crown to looked like a princess. Then, we headed at the Mormon's Church plaza just across our house. The caretaker of the church is our friend so he gave us permission to do our purpose.
My partner's youngest sister also came with us. We brought a balloon but when it touched at the grass, it popped up. We didn't get another one since the clouds were getting dark. We looked a nice spot for my daughter to pose but she didn't stopped in one location. She always meandered that is why I can't take a good shot. I am not good in capturing photos as well as my partner, so I just tapped the capture and hoped to get a good shot. I only used my phone and I have no idea on the settings to have a better photo. I just leave it to my partner since he knows Photoshop.
AUTHOR'S SAY
As a mother, it is my utmost happiness to capture beautiful moments of my daughter. It always give my heart a blithe feeling everytime I see my daughter wearing a gleaming dress. Some people may say that pre-birthday photoshoots are vainglorious. But for me, it is a memory that I am going to keep. My daughter is fastly growing and I am making the most to to spend much time because time will come I can no longer do the things that I am used to. As parents, we can't hold our children forever. Time will come that they will go on separate ways. They will go on with their lives. So, as much as possible, we , parents, should spend much time with them.
This is it for today everyone. I was about to publish this late afternoon but it seemed that the site had a problem. I guess it's already good now.
Again, I want to extend my utmost gratitude to all of you guys for always supporting and trusting me. I will not get tired of saying "thank you" to all of you. You are all amazing and kind. May the Lord showers you a bountiful blessings. Keep safe everyone. Be healthy always as being healthy is the best weapon we can have in this time of pandemic. Let's spread Love.🥰
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Horrific Questions To Answer
**October 30, 2021**
A cold day readcash family. How are you all today? Are you feeling good? I hope you are. Today is second to the last day of the month of October. November is waving. Are you ready for the halloween season? Are your spooky stories ready and your halloween costumes?
Today, I will try to answer some blood-curdling questions. I got these questions after I read @Expelliarmus30 articles few days ago. (*Sorry sa mention sis.*) She gave the link of the questions to answer. https://whatsappfacebookcollection.blogspot.com/2016/01/scary-questions-ask-people-chat-best-horror-horrific-scare-someone-while-texting.html?m=1
You can visit the link if you want to answer too.
***Without further chichiburtchi, time for me to start.***
1. Do you like horror movies?
Before, I like watching horror movies. In fact, I can watch that genre alone. But there was one incident that made me horrified of watching horror movies and made me swear not to watch alone anymore.
**Story Time**
It was midnight when I decided to watch horror movie. I was alone at the hostel for the reason that my sister and her partner had a date. They were celebrating their anniversary, if my memory is correct. I was watching Ginger Snaps that time. This movie focuses on two teenage sisters who have a fascinations of death. I was so hooked up watching the movie not noticing that my sister and her partner was already home. I did not notice that they already opened the door for I was so thrilled by the scene I'm watching. I don't know what's gotten with my sister that time because she screamed so loud. I got startled that made me jumped in my chair. I was so frightened and almost cried. From then on, I can't watch horror movies alone. Thanks to my sister.
2. When you die, would you rather be burried or cremated?
I think I would rather be cremated. Why? So that my family can bring me wherever they want to go. Just like what I saw from the movie "My Name", Yoon Ji Woo always carry her father's urn wherever she goes. And that's what I want if I die. I want to be always with my family even if I'm gone.
3. What is your idea of hell/heaven?
When I was young, I was taught what are the concepts of heaven and hell. As what my catechist taught us, hell is a place where there is an unending sufferings. It is filled with a scorching fire that cannot be extinguished. Heaven, on the other hand, is a place where the God Almighty lives. It is a beautiful place where you could no longer feel pain and sufferings. All you could feel is the eternal happiness together with the angels.
4. If you were given an envelope with the the time and date of your death inside, would you open it?
I think, yes. I will open the envelope with the time and date of my death. Why? Because, if I will know the time of the end of my life, I can prepare myself before it will happen. I can bid my goodbyes to my family and friends. I can repent all my sins and asks forgiveness from the people whom I owe an apology and most of all the Man above.
But in reality, life is unpredictable. Death is clever. It will not give you notice of your death. So we should prepare ourselves at all times. We should spend much time with our love ones and let them know how much we care and love them. So, when the end time comes, you will have no regrets leaving them.
5. Describe the most horror dream you have ever had?
This dream happened few nights ago. In my dream, there was someone whom I didn't know who tried to kill me. What I know was he was a man wearing black. He strangled my neck with his hand. In my relief, there was someone who came and rescued me. I didn't know them but I am thankful to the man who rescued me from death.
This is it for today everyone. I hope you enjoy reading my work. Thank you so much for always supporting me. Thank you once again. God bless to all of you. Stay safe, healthy and be happy always.
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Finally! I Decided To Play My Part
**October 29,** **2021**
Everyone of us are having a hard time facing this pandemic that is currently happening all over the world. All sectors are being affected brought by this prevalent disease. Our government hankers the citizens to get the vaccine as it can help to maximize the protection from getting the said virus.
Many people are still hesitant to get vaccinated for some reasons. Some, they are not eligible in getting the vaccine for the reason of some complications of their health. Others, they are being swayed by what they read or see in the social media about the negativities of the vaccine. I admit that I am one of those who are being persuaded. But today, I changed my mind. I decided to play my part as a citizen of the country. Why sudden change of mind?
**Story Time**
The other day, my partner told me that at my parent's place, their region are being stricter in crossing the border. The military personnel who guards at the checkpoints area will ask a vaccination card before entering the region. I'm a bit worried since I planned to visit them and throw a little occasion for my daughter's upcoming birthday. Thus, with the new order, it will be hard for us to go there.
I came to realized that time will come you can't travel around if you have no vaccination card or you're not being vaccinated. Yes, vaccination is not mandatory but there are establishments already who won't accept customers without vaccine. With that, I decided to get vaccinated. Also because, I want to visit my parents everytime I have a chance.
One of the reasons also why I decided to get vaccinated is because of my sister. Two nights ago, she asked me to take her to some places because it's been a long time since she visited beautiful places. Since the pandemic started, she was just in our house and in her work. She wants to relax for a moment. But we cannot do that if we are not yet vaccinated. So, I told her get vaccinated first so we can travel soon freely.
I woke up early than my usual time this morning to prepare myself. Yesterday, I asked my partner's sister if Pfizer is still available today and she said yes. I chose this brand because I read many good feedbacks about it. Good thing it is still available in our town. So, after performing my duty as a mother like feeding my daughter, I asked my partner to accompany me at the Municipal gymnasium. But, since no one will look out for our daughter, my partner decided to bring her and they will just wait me outside the gym.
When I arrived at the venue, there were already bunch of people inside the gym but the queue was not very long. I entered the register area and filled up the necessary information. After a few minutes, I proceeded at the screening area. They got my vital statistics and asked some questions like if I have health problems or am I allergic to something. It only took a minute then I proceeded to the waiting area for the vaccination. I only waited for a second since the process was fast. I entered the gymnasium 8:45 and got vaccinated at 9:30. Of course, for the last part, after being jabbed, I took a photo at the exit area. I hope I will not have an adverse reaction.
This is it muna guys. I need to take some rest first because I feel my head is getting heavy. I will be back later to reply all your comments and read your works.
But before I end this blog of mine, let me extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who keep on supporting me since the day I started my journey here. I appreciate you so much. God bless you everyone. Be healthy, be safe and most of all be happy always.
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Through The Years
October 28, 2021
High school- it may be hard, annoying, awkward, irritating, etc.but admit it, you're going to miss it when it ends.
High school life is one of the stages of life that is unforgettable. It is the period of time when you have much memories being a student. This is the time when you perceive that life is full of conundrum. You had happy, sad and even awkward moments that became part of your life. That's how colorful high days are. But it won't be much colorful without your classmates. They are the people who made your high school days beautiful and indelible.
Few days ago, one of my high school classmates made a group chat for us. It's been 12 years since we graduated. Everyone has their own lives. Some already built their own family, while others are busy chasing their dreams. It's been a long years since we contacted each other. Though there are some who I keep in touch, those who are very close to me. We were glad that one of our classmates made an initiative to make a way for us to communicate all our classmates.
The other night, we made a video call. We were very glad to see each other's faces. We greeted each other. There are many changes in all of us. There are others who bloom like a flower. Some, well like me, who was very thin back then are now huggable. Oh my,I love how my classmates develop and improve each other's lives. Some of my classmates are already a teacher, engineer, seaman, priest and others are working abroad.
What amazed me a lot is my classmate who is now a priest. He was ordained his priesthood just this year, I think. I remember, when we were in high school, I had a cute slambook notebook. I let all my classmates to write their messages to me. And this classmate of mine, he wrote his message stating that if he will become a priest, he will be the one to preside my marriage. Thus, I joked him that I will be getting married soon and I want him to fulfill his message so I can save some expenses.(hahaha) And he agreed. What a very nice person. Well, ever since, I already know that he will succeed his dreams.
Photos above are my classmates during our video call. Please bear with our faces. As you can see, we were all laughing at the pictures. We just had a good time talking to each other. We reminisced our memories during our high school days and we can't stop laughing at those awkward and funny moments that we had. Also, high school love teams is not exempted in reminiscing. In fact, this the most favorite topic of all.Lol
We plan to have our reunion next year. Each one of them pledged their contribution. I haven't give what my contribution is. Perhaps, I will just give what I can offer on that day.(hihi) We also plan to contact our teachers to attend our plan occasion. We already have our tentative lists of requirements and it's still open for suggestions with our other classmates as well. Thus, we are hoping that everything will be better soon for us to carry on our plan.
Having a small time talking to them made me feel happy. It always makes me happy seeing my classmates or friends again. I can't wait to see them again in person to rekindle with them.
AUTHOR'S SAY
My high school friends are the friends that I will never forget. I may found new friends as I go on with my life, but they are always in my heart. They played a big part of my life. Because of them, my high school days were filled with marvelous memories.
I use "Through The Years" as my title for the reason that this song was our graduation song. Everytime I hear this song, it made me look back and recollecting my high school days.
This is it for today guys. I'll be back later for I need to attend my daughter. Thank you so much for always supporting me. Especially the people here 👇.
God bless everyone. Keep safe and healthy all the time. Let's spread love.🥰
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Tuesday Date
**October 26, 2021**
25th day of June, year 2018, I gave him my yes on his question "will you be my girlfriend?". The day is still very firm in my memory. That day is greatly valued to us both because that is the day that we became officially together as boyfriend-girlfriend. Thus, whenever the 25th day of the month arrives, we celebrate our special day.
Yesterday, we celebrated our 40th monthsary. We planned to have a date just here in the vicinity of our town but the weather did not permit us. It was bucketing down that we postponed our plan. We wanted to celebrate together with our daughter. Thus, we just stayed home and chill. It was okay for me that the plan did not go through. What's important for me is we are together, happy with our daughter and contented with each other.
But early this morning, my partner told me that we will go to the city. He already asked his mother to looked for our daughter. I asked him what we are going to do there. He just told me that we will buy some things. Well, since I also wanted to have a joyride, I agreed. We decided to leave at 1 in the afternoon when our daughter is asleep already. But it seemed like our daughter had a clue that we were going to leave her. She did not sleep in her usual nap time. She always on the lookout. It's already past 1 in the afternoon yet she was still awake. When she saw us changing our clothes, she was jumping with happiness. Perhaps, she thought that she could come to us. (Poor child ). When we were ready to leave, she cried. No matter how much I wanted to bring her but I couldn't. We were only using a motorcycle and I won't risk her safety.But when she saw her grandmother coming inside our room, she calmed down and played with her.
We grabbed the moment to go while she was busy. It was already 2 in the afternoon when we departed from the house. We arrived at the city after an hour of traveling. We made a stop at J&F store and looked for some decorations that I will use for my daughter's upcoming birthday. Then, we proceeded at the mall and there, I bought a polo shirt for him and some educational toys for our daughter.
After roaming around at the mall, we headed at my favorite fastfood place which is Jollibee. I was very happy because I was able to eat my favorite foods. ( My tummy will be very glad again,hahaha) Jollibee is very close to our hearts too because this the place , though in the other branch, where we became close together. This is where we also celebrated our first monthsary. While enjoying our food, we looked back our happy memories. We laughed and had fun. We went home after we bought *pasalubong.* When we arrived, our daughter welcomed us with a big smile and with a shout mamaaaa, papaaa.
Celebrating a simple occasions like monthsaries is good to make the relationship or bond grows stronger. It helps you cherish the beautiful memories that you both shared together. Others may say that it's a childish thing or only immature people will do that but for me, it can adds up value to our relationship together. Besides, celebrating monthsaries don't need to be extravagant or lavish. As long as you are both happy, that is more than enough.
Aloha everyone. How are you all today? I hope you spent or spend your day awesomely. Let me extend my gratitude to all of you who supported me all the time, my readers, commenters, upvoters and most especially my sponsors. Thank you so much for the continuous support guys. I appreciate you a lot. God speed everyone. Be safe and stay healthy all the time.
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My Memoirs of Motherhood
October 25, 2021
Greetings everyone! How are you all today? First day of the week, I hope everyone is enthusiastic and happy to face the whole week.
Yesterday, my friend @Janz tagged and asked me to join her challenge. After reading her article, I decided to join. Well, it always makes me feel good everytime I reminisce my journey as a mother. Now, I have another chance to look back my experiences. Experiences that made me realized that I am a strong person because I was able to survive the journey full of depression and hardships. But I will not hark back the sad memory lane this time. I will take a trip down on the happy memory lane that I had.
Here I go...
Baby Bump Photo
Please bear with my face. I look so haggard on that photo because I was in a long trip at that time.hihi The photo was taken at Lintaon Peak located at Baybay Leyte. I was 7 months pregnant when this picture was taken. I had a review for the licensure examination but I got bored and became somnolent listening to the lectures. I can't absorbed the topic that was being discussed so I decided to skipped from the session. My partner opted to have a road trip to ease my blandness. And as a person who loves trip, I agreed. We only used motorcycle in roaming around. I enjoyed our trip so much. I was able to visit and eat on my favorite fastfood which is Jollibee. We started out trip 1 in the afternoon and we got home 7 in the evening.
My Newborn Daughter Photo
7th Day of November, year 2019 at 8:00 in the morning, I heard the loud yet the sweetest sound. It was the cry of my baby. The cry that melt my heart. When I first saw her, I had a mixed emotions. But my happiness overruled all the other emotions I had. She was so tiny and very delicate. I can still remember the feeling when the nurse put her in my chest. I am very glad that she didn't give me a hard time in delivering her. During my labor, we were 5 in the room and I was the only one who didn't move much. I was just in my bed lying while enduring the pain, while others were moving back and forth. I saw one who cried out of pain and asked for help to her mother. Before, when my baby was still inside in my womb, I always talked to her. And I can say that she really listened to her mama because she also moved everytime I talked to her.
Recent Photo of my Daughter
Time really flies so fast. Yesterday, she was just so little and I always carry her but now, she can run and move anywhere she wants. She grows fast. My partner always told me that he can't imagine letting go of our daughter when she will study in college. I laughed at him and told him that that's life. We can't hold our daughter forever. We have to set her free and let her spread her wings. I understand my partner tho because he loves our daughter so much.
Two weeks from now, my daughter will be celebrating her second birthday. We are currently preparing the necessary materials for her celebration. I already bought her dress and shoes for her big day. In fact, I made an article about it. Though we only want a simple celebration, my partner wanted to have a pre-birthday photoshoot. We are planning to perform the photoshoot this weekend. I hope the weather will be good for us for we planned to take the photoshoot outside
AUTHOR'S NOTE
My journey of being a mother is very memorable and unforgettable. My heart is filled with happiness and joy everytime I see my daughter. She becomes my life now. She filled the holes inside my heart and I will love her for the rest of my life.
Being a mother is not easy. It lays down big responsibility on your shoulder that you need to carry forever. But it is the greatest feeling that a woman could ever feel.
This is it for today everyone. I thanked madam Janz again for tagging me in this challenge. I wrote this article with a smile on my face for it made me recall my happy journey of my motherhood.
Thank you everyone for always supporting me. I appreciate you all. God bless and be safe all the time
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Golden Heart
October 23, 2021
A shady day everyone. Early this morning, the PAG-ASA ( Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ) forecasted that the Low Pressure Area ( LPA ) was estimated at our region embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) that affected the most part of our country, Philippines. Last night, the rain poured hard and there was a power outage after . Well, it is not new to us because power interruptions is very common in our place especially during rainy season.
Yesterday, I received a not so good news from my friend. My former classmate in college, which is also our friend, gave birth last week. I didn't know it because she hid her pregnancy. Unfortunately, her baby is not in good condition. Yesterday, my friend told me that my classmate's daughter was hospitalized and she needs help. I felt so sorry for her and the baby. I know how it hurts to see your baby in pain. I almost cried when I knew her situation. In fact, I was about to publish an article yesterday but because my mind was preoccupied I deleted my draft unintentionally.
At dinner time, I shared it to my partner. I thought that he didn't care because he was just silent. Moment after, he told me to send my BTC wallet address. I asked him why. He said that he will transfer all his little earnings in noise to my wallet. He told me to give it to my friend. I was hesitant at first because I knew that he already has plan on his earnings. I asked him if he is sure and he said yes. So, I sent him my wallet address and true enough, he sent all his earnings. After that, I contacted my friend and asked her wallet address. I added some on my partner's earnings and sent it to her.
Before we sleep, my partner and I always have a little chit chat before we close our eyes. I asked him why he did that. He told me that he felt what my friend is currently experiencing. When he heard the story, he remembered what he had been through during my delivery of our daughter. He knew the feeling of having nothing to get in the pocket when you badly need it. He knew the feeling of being desperate. He also added that he can't forget the stranger who helped him. That is why he also want to extend help if he have something to give. Listening to him made me smile. My partner have a golden heart. He may be look stern outside but he have a soft heart. I thanked him and told him that I appreciate what he did. I felt so proud of him.
AUTHOR'S NOTE
I thank God Almighty for giving me a person with a beautiful heart. You can't really tell a person's true personality basing their physical appearance. Just like my partner. He may seem firm outside but if you know him deeply, you will know that he is a good person too. I am glad that I didn't listen to what other people say before. They kept on telling me that my partner is not a good man. He has temper, which is true, but it is not bad as what they said. He can control his temper by being silent. They didn't know that he is sweet and ever caring person to me and to our daughter.
To my friend, I am praying that everything will be alright. Her daughter will recover soon and be home safely. So, I ask you all to help me pray for her baby and for my friend to be strong.
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