keeping the grind this August
As we welcome another month, it's another goal setting to do. I was really looking forward for this day but I woke up earlier today shivering and with a fever. I did took a rest the whole day and I'm already feeling well as of the moment.
Last night, I published an update about my goals last month but of course, as another month ended, and as the previous goals were accomplished, it's still not the end for everything.
As a new month begins, let's keep the grind that we started last month. With that, here's another set of goals that I will be grinding this month of July.
**Articles**
I made a goal of 30 articles last month but I was only able to write 28 articles. Publishing articles daily is really a challenge and what I was able to accomplish last month was enough for me to know that if I put my mind into it, I can really do it.
However, another school year will also begin this month and I know for sure that I will be busy with my studies and my responsibilities on our organization and as the block president so I will slow down with the number of articles that I will be publishing this month.
Also, I don't want to compromise the quality of my content just because I have goals to accomplish. I'm just telling this because there are some articles which I published last month that I am not so confident about.
Therefore, for this month, I'll be publishing at least 3 articles a week, preferably every other day and Sunday will be my rest days. But of course, I'm also not limiting myself with only publishing 3 articles per week. As I've said, there's a word "at least" so I can exceed the number of articles which I will be publishing daily, depending on my mood and ideas.
It's like 3 articles is the minimum and there is no maximum, there's no limit. I for sure will exceed that because I'm already used to do daily grind since last month but I just set it lower this time for me to not to feel disappointed or pressured whenever I missed a day of not writing article at all.
**Reading Activity**
Last month, I set a goal to read at least 10 articles daily but I wasn't able to do that since my only available time is during night. And the small amount of time at night were being used for my writings because I need to produce an article daily.
This is also the reason why I lessened the articles I need to publish this month. I plan to allot the supposed to be writing time into reading activity. There is so much fun and there are also lots of things to learn in reading that's why this time, this month, I'll make sure to read as much as I can.
I feel like I was turning into post and go club the previous month and that's not what I plan to be. I am always encouraging interaction and engagement in this platform but I am guilty of not performing it myself for not being able to stick with that goal so I am really giving myself so much room for me to do that this month.
Thanks all for reading my articles and for always being interactive on the comment section. This month, I will really make sure to pay it forward to you all.
I will not set any numbers for this goal because as what I mentioned above, school days are coming. But it will surely give a lot of time in reading. I love reading! I'm so excited to read write ups coming from such amazing writers on this platform.
Make a lot of noise!
Obviously, this is for noise.cash goals. Just like last month, I'll increase my level of activity in there. A good thing that school days will bring me is that I will be staying at home for my online classes. No need to go to our store to help with the business like the previous months so I'll have more time during the day time to post and post and to explore and drop comments.
I'm not yet sure what to do with my channel but I'll update in there as much as I can.
I will continue to share "Verse of the Day" (VOTD) on my noise.cash account which I always do back then. Maybe I can also share my daily devotion. And of course, I'll continue to parts of my daily life on the platform.
**Earnings**
Oh. No earning goals for this month. Haha. I earned a total of 0.6 BCH last month from both read.cash and noise.cash and that is surely a lot for me. It's actually the first time that I earned that big in my 6 months of being a user on both platform.
It's just easier without expectations at all. I'll work hard on my 3 goals above and I'll just see on how much will I earn on all the efforts and hardwork that I will be putting on every articles and every post.
I was already able to reset my wallets for this month and everything is now organized. I will also make another own calendar of mine just because I find it cute and seeing every day being crossed out is just exciting.
I will continue to grind this month but if you will notice, I didn't set high limit for myself. It's not that big of a pressure and it's also a trick so that I'll feel more accomplished as I surpassed all the limits that I have set. LOL.
Have you already set your goals? And did you already wrote your monthly report for last month? I'm having a hard time to see all of it on my notifications so I'm letting you guys to share the links to your articles on the comment section below. I'll be delighted to read all of them and I would appreciate it since it will be less work for me for finding it one by one.
See you on the comment section and see you on your articles!
Claiming this another month to be fruitful to all of us. Good luck with our goals, keep grinding and I'm already looking forward for so many accomplishments on our reports at the end of this month.
Here are the links for my July goals and monthly report:
****Goals to Grind for this Month of July**** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/goals-to-grind-for-this-month-of-july-d5ab7a24
**Goals Update and Monthly Report: I earned 0.6 BCH** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/goals-update-and-monthly-report-i-earned-06-bch-af13f1b3
Thanks for reading this far, and as always, take care! :)
No. 114, Published: 01, August 2021
Goals Update and Monthly Report: I earned 0.6 BCH
Hey there folks! As expected for every end of the month, it's usually the time wherein most of us in here published their monthly reports to monitor their progress, celebrate achievements, self-assessment and see what improvements do we need, and it's also our way to inspire other users.
I don't want to delay you any further so without many more introductions, let's begin.
For a short recap, I had 3 goals each on both read.cash and noise.cash and here they are:
read.cash goals
Published 30 articles
Offer more sponsorship
Read 10 articles per day
noise.cash goals
Try to be active at posting quality contents that are not repetitious
Post regularly on my channel Daily Dose of Encouragement https://noise.cash/c/daily-dose-of-encouragement-kx1p4k91
Explore more and heart responsibly
You can read my full article about this goal setting at this link --> **Goals to Grind for this Month of July** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/goals-to-grind-for-this-month-of-july-d5ab7a24
I am so excited to finally share my report about these goals so here you go.
**read.cash**
Published at least 30 articles
I must say that I'm kind of a goal driven person, maybe part of me being choleric, so I made an effort to make my own calendar to monitor my own progress and to motivate myself more as the number of the articles I need to publish lowers daily.
But as you can see, there are 3 blanks which means that there are 3 days which I wasn't able to produce an article. This one that I am writing right now is my **28th** article for this month. Clearly, **I wasn't able to achieve my goal for this month** yet I'm still satisfied with this outcome for 28/30 is quite a high score and I know in myself that I really did work hard for this goal.
Besides, I just really wanted to push myself harder that's why I set this goal and I can see now that I succeeded on that part.
I was able to publish articles about my personal life and experiences, about articles that have lessons and motivations, short story and collaboration, my goals and journey on this platform and specially, articles about this very platform that aims to guide users, mostly newbies about do's and don'ts in here.
I was so happy to produce those kinds of articles and what made me happier is the number of comments and appreciation I got on each articles.
As I end this part, let me share the links of those read.cash related articles which I recommend for the newbies to read.
**3C's to Practice here at read.cash** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/3cs-to-practice-here-at-readcash-91ce67e6
**The Power of Tipping: Take Part of the BCH's Growth!** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/the-power-of-tipping-take-part-of-the-bchs-growth-6266799e
**The Basics of Commenting** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/the-basics-of-commenting-365f6fea
Offer more sponsorship
I cancelled my sponsorship to some inactive users so that I can give more room to some sponsorships. Back at the beginning of this month, I have 26 users whom I am sponsoring and right now, they are already 30. I cancelled my sponsorship to 6 users and added 10 on the list.
It's not that much but I focused on increasing the sponsorship payment to most of them so I feel okay with that. I just really hope that I was able to encourage somehow those whom I am sponsoring, the same way I am encouraged by my sponsors.
Improve reading activity by reading at least 10 articles a day
On the first week since had this goal, I am winning. I seem to be managing it well but this month was just a busy month for me that's why I was not able to sustain having that much readings in a day.
In short, I failed on this one but I don't want to be sad about it so instead of feeling like that, I'll just make myself feel better with the idea that I still read articles as much as I can on all the times that I can spare.
**07-07-21 - Welcome to my life.****,** if you were able to read this article of mine, you'll know what I've been up to these days that made it impossible for me to achieve this goal of mine. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/07-07-21-welcome-to-my-life-f3a1480d
**noise.cash**
Become more active at posting quality contents
I'm pretty confident with this one, not with the 'quality' part though since I just mostly share about my life. But still, I was able to be more active at posting, and it's not that repetitious like how it has been for me last month.
Post regularly on my channel
Like what happened on my reading activity, I was only able to do this goal for a week then after that, I feel like I abandoned my channel again. I don't know why but maybe I lack motivation myself that's why there's nothing I can share.
Explore and be more interactive
I am always encouraging engagement and interaction so this one is what I enjoyed the most. I explored more in the platform by association myself on some channels which I am actively posting right now.
I'm meeting lots of people and I surely enjoyed every conversation I had with the, It's just so amazing how this platform was able to let us be acquainted with a lot of people around the globe.
Bonus!
I started this month having **0.7 BCH** in total on my bitcoin.com wallet and my wallet in binance. I wasn't really expecting that my goal to finally hodl at least 1 BCH will be achieved this month.
This is getting too long already so if you want to read more about me being officially 1 full BCH hodler, you can read my article on this link --> **A half year journey of finally achieving 1BCH** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/a-half-year-journey-of-finally-achieving-1bch-f649b731
Now, **this is the most fun part**. I didn't goal for a specific amount of earnings this month since Rusty was not that good to me for the past months, and I also experienced receiving low heart values at noise.cash and even receiving zero value at all. I was so surprised that I was able to earn **0.6 BCH** on both read.cash and noise.cash combined in this month alone.
noise.cash daily - 0.007 074 25
noise.cash monthly - 0.168 255 71
read.cash - 0.014 552 97
read.cash monthly - 0.347 273 37
$1 goal daily - 0.063 238 83
TOTAL = 0.600 395 13
Before I finally end this, as you can see, I wasn't able to achieve all of my goals. Actually, there's a lot that I failed to do yet I'm not disappointed about it since I know that I do all that I can for this month and it's quite comforting.
May this also serve as a reminder that we can still be satisfied despite not accomplishing all our goals. All of us have our own pace and timeline, our every moments here is our own journey and we don't need to compare it to others. We did so well in our own so let's give ourselves some credit for that.
We have different experiences, this month may be good or bad for us but let us not be sad about it for tomorrow, we will welcome another month, another start, and perhaps, maybe we can have another goal setting wherein we can make more realistic goals for ourselves. Now that we have seen some areas where we need improvements, we can use that as a tool to be better next month.
I hope that through this article, you were somehow encouraged to celebrate every wins you have done this month and to start a new as another month begins. Congratulations to all of us for a month well done. To more months with y'all!
This has been so long already and I'm so sorry for that. I was just so excited to share my whole journey this month. I appreciate you reading this far, and as always, take care! :)
No. 113, Published: 31, July 2021
Devotion Series: The Life of Joseph and Moses
Hey there folks! Welcome to another installment of my personal devotion series that I am publishing every end of the month. Last month, I have shared in here about the **Highlights and Realizations From The Book of Genesis** wherein I tackled *The Story of Creation, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, God's promise to Abraham and how God tested his faith*, and lastly, *Esau and Jacob.* https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/highlights-and-realizations-from-the-book-of-genesis-33fdfcf3
Since I only read one chapter a day for my devotion, this month's devotion is just the continuation of the book of Genesis and some parts of Exodus. Mainly, I will discuss here the life of Joseph and Moses, and how God were able to used them according to their purpose.
Without further ado, let's begin with this little story telling.
Joseph the Dreamer
Joseph is Jacob's son to Rachel. And since Jacob loved Rachel the most among his four wives, Joseph became his favorite and have given him a colorful robe which made his brothers to be jealous of him.
One day, Jacob sent Joseph to his brothers who are pasturing their father's flock to see how they were doing but his brothers took that as an opportunity to get back to him. They throw him into a pit and solve him as a slave to some traders who are passing by.
He was then brought to Egypt and once again sold as a slave. But God was truly with Joseph for later on, he gained a good position at his master's house. However, his master's wife is interested in him but he didn't entertain her and he just ran away form her. As a revenge, the wife of his master accused him that he attempted to sleep with her so he was send to prison.
Despite that, God is good and He's with Joseph all the time. Joseph interprets the dream of two prisoners who work for Pharaoh but sadly, the chief cupbearer forgot about Joseph when he already went out of prison.
But we have a God who is in control, when the Pharaoh had a dream and no one can interpret it, the chief cupbearer finally remembered Joseph and so Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh which is about the 7 years of famine that will come.
Pharaoh was so pleased with Joseph that he made him a ruler over all Egypt.
From being a beloved son, to a slave, to a prisoner and finally, a viceroy. That was Joseph's life in summary and truly, that proves that God is indeed with him in all circumstances.
But his life didn't just end there, when his brothers go to Egypt to buy grain, he met them again and have forgiven them. He then invites them to live at Egypt so that he could provide for all of their needs.
This story of Joseph can be found on **Genesis 37-50.** But if there's a verse who strike me the most in his whole story, it's the **Genesis 50:22**
`You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.`
Truly, God has a bigger purpose for everything that is happening to us right now.
There are two things that I see in the life of Joseph.
**God is in control**
**We can experience God's presence in times of difficulty**
Indeed, God is in control for whatever that is happening in our life right now. Like how He is in control with the life of Joseph. Yes, there are times that it is hard, that we have to undergo with difficult circumstances but like Joseph, God is with us in our every step of the way.
Moses and how he lead out the Israelites from slavery
Many years has passed and the Israelites grow in numbers. But there comes a new Pharaoh who didn't know Joseph so he was afraid with the Israelites so he made them slave and he ordered that every Hebrew boys and babies should be slaughtered.
Moses was just a baby back then and to save him from death, he was put into the basket and they put it in the Nile river. Pharaoh's daughter pitied him and took him out of a river. So Moses grew up as a prince in Egypt.
One day, he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew and so he killed the Egyptian. He was so afraid about what he did so he ran into the wilderness and that's where he met the 7 women whom he helps and so Jethro, the father of the women offered his daughter's hand Zipporah, in marriage. From then on, he continue to herd sheep at Midian.
But God called Moses and have told him about how He hears the cry of his people. And how he wants to bring then into a land flowing with milk and honey. At first. Moses was so hesitant because he is not eloquent but still, God uses his life to deliver His people out form Egypt.
Moses tries to persuade Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go and God gas also given signs which are the 10 plagues but then, Pharaoh's heart was so hard and he doesn't want to let go of the people. But on the 10th plague, also known as the Passover in the present time, he finally let the people go.
And with that, their journey on the way to the promise land has started but it's not that easy at all. On their way in there, they have encountered many troubles and hardships which I will be talking about next month since my devotion for this month ended right after the 10th plague.
If there's **one thing** that I saw in the life of Moses is that even though we are lacking with many things and we are not good with many things, **the Lord can still use us mightily**. We just have to be willing to obey and we must also let our lives be used by Him. Moses is not eloquent, he's not confident, he's not good at speaking and he is lacking in many ways, yet the Lord uses his life so mightily that he have become one of the greatest prophet who lived. He was given such a hard task but through continuous prayer to the Lord, asking for His help, seeking His ways and relying solely into Him, Moses was able to accomplish the task that the Lord has given him.
And by the way, you can find the whole story of the life of Moses in the book of **Exodus**.
I guess this will be all for now. The stories I mentioned might already be familiar with you but I do hope that you will also be blessed with the lives of Joseph and Moses. Truly, praise God for their lives!
Again, let us be reminded that God is in control and He is with us in whatever circumstances, specially at difficult times. And He also have the power to use us mightily no matter how we are lacking with many things. We just have to remain faithful and have a complete reliance unto Him.
Thanks for reading this far. Let me share here the links for the previous installments of this devotion series of mine.
June: Highlights and Realizations From The Book of Genesis https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/highlights-and-realizations-from-the-book-of-genesis-33fdfcf3
**Devotions on May: Ends and Beginnings** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/devotions-on-may-ends-and-beginnings-ff4d61d6
**APRIL: A Compilation of Daily Devotions** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/april-a-compilation-of-daily-devotion-855496b6
**MARCH: Finding my Purpose through Daily Devotion** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/finding-my-purpose-through-daily-devotion-bff1abd5
**FEBRUARY: A Compilation of Daily Devotions** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/february-a-compilation-of-daily-devotions-fe2934f7
**JANUARY: A Compilation of Daily Devotions** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/january-a-compilation-of-daily-devotions-fa658410
***God bless everyone and take care! :)***
#112 - Published: 07-31-2021
Breaking the stigma: Daddies handling "mommy business"
You are having lunch at a restaurant when you overhear this: A father being criticized for choosing to stay at home as the primary caregiver of his daughter. **What would you do?**
What would you do is a TV show hosted by John Quinones. WWYD put people into a situation that seems to happen everyday and it observes how people would react to the situation. They tackle situations about racism, violence, hate crimes and other cultural issues. With the help of hidden cameras, they are capturing how people will react and make a split second tough decision when the situation goes awry.
I have been thinking about what to write earlier and when I look at my checklist, I see this thing about what would you do and so I go directly to YouTube to watch a video about it.
Above is the situation that was given on a video. The setting is in the restaurant, there's a Dad and a cute daughter talking in there and there are two moms who will overhear the conversation between the father and the daughter. The moms taught it's so cute for a dad to take care of his daughter but when they found out that the dad doesn't have a job, the criticizing starts.
The two moms isn't holding back with their words when finally, there's a woman who reacted on the situation.
"*I think it's wonderful*", says the woman. She also added that she would love her father to stay at home with her.
The woman bravely talk about what she thinks. She also pointed out that there's nothing wrong by being a full time dad. We can be whatever and whoever we want to be. We're already at the 21st century.
And when the situation slightly heated, that's John's cue to finally show up and reveal that it's part of the show.
They have repeated the situation and on the second time, there's an old man as their audience. He listens to the conversation, on how the mothers criticized the dad though he didn't confront the two moms.
But surprisingly, when the two moms already left, he started talking with the dad. He reveals that he's a psychiatrist and I just love what he told the dad.
*"Our manhood is not defined by what we do (period)."*
*"Our manhood is defined by who we are within and how we express that to others."*
He also stated that the moms can't get it and they are in a cultural trap.
For the next part of the show, they switched the moms with two dads who are working outside their home.
The situation remains the same, only that, it's also guys who are criticizing the dad this time. The first one to react is an old woman who said:
*"It's an honorable job... taking care of the kids."*
The dads went on by saying that it's not even a real job but the woman clearly stated her point and when the dads already left, she even give the full time dad some moral support saying that it's okay to be stay at home dad.
And for the last one, there is a group of woman who actually reacted to the situation. Some of their words are:
*"It's the best job in the world."*
*"It's a big job."*
And what I love the most is that when one of the women said this:
*"If you are working and then you leave your job, you will be forgotten in a minute. Take care of your kid, and she'll remember it forever."* (This is not the exact words but this is the thought)
If you encountered and witnessed the same situation, **what would you do?**
As a realization, truly we shouldn't limit ourselves with the idea that moms should be the one taking care of their child and dads should be the one providing for their family.
Taking care of a child, taking care of their own child is a wonderful and honorable job that a father can also do. It doesn't make them less of a man, actually, they are the man for doing that.
To share some personal experience, I have witnessed some dads who's the one taking care of their children. We have this business and we often have father and daughter customers. And it's just so cute how the father accompanies his children from buying their clothes, cosmetics and even underwear. Not all can do that and I really admire those daddies who can handle mommy business so well.
***Let's break the stigma. Daddies can handle mommy business too, it is something that we should be proud of and there's nothing wrong with it.***
If you want to watch the video yourself, here is it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVP_JQCr4wQ
Salute to all dads who chose to take care of their children.
Hey there folks! Feel free to share your thoughts on the comment section below or maybe you want to share your answer about what would you do if you happen to encounter the same situation.
***Thank you so much for reading this far, and as always, take care! :)***
#111 - Published: 07-30-2021
Throwback Thursday: The Highlights of my Junior High School Years
Hey there folks! Can't think of any topic today so let's just go with this throwback Thursday thingy. On my never have I ever challenge, I shared some experiences about my high school life but that's not enough so I decided to make a separate article about that.
So here you go guys. Come with me as I walk on my memory lane back when I was on Junior High School.
7th Grade
I graduated as an honor student on elementary and I also mentioned on my article about when I was a kid challenge that I was competitive back then. So I entered high school with the mindset that I should be one of the top students since that was what is expected for me.
On this year, as to what my classmates and friends describes me, I was "*matino*" back then. I was good, proper, behaved, always on time with requirements and responsible. In short, I was kind of stiff. Though I have made a lot of friends since I'm naturally talkative, the competitive in me still remains and that keeps me from fully enjoying that year.
But despite being proper and all that, I was kinda disappointed with the rankings back then. I was still on top 10 but not that high. Of course, I was sad but I never really took it hard. With the mindset that I'll do better on the next school year, I move on from that heart break.
Also, in this year, I started training for badminton and I became an athlete. That made my year since I really enjoyed playing and training for it. And oh, when there's a competition, I'm always excused on my classes. Lol
8th Grade
In this year, my classmates describes me as being "*medyo matino pa*". It's like my character when I was on my 7th grade but I'm not that proper this time. I climbed my way up to the rankings of those who are the noisiest in class. I became lazy in studying because I was addicted to wattpad. And then I started to be laid back and I only do my assignments at school.
I became more free in this year, I feel so light, no worries at all. I started to became less conscious and I stopped worrying about the rankings. I just enjoyed every moment with the company of my friends.
There's also this one time when I am going down the stairs with my friend and I don't know what's got into me but I suddenly pushed her while she was going down the stairs and then everything happened so fast that she's already downstairs as I saw her. She was hurt but then later on we were already laughing so I thought it's okay, she's okay. But then, the next day, she's absent from school and we have heard from her grandma that she's at the hospital and have high fever maybe because from what happened at the stairs. Geez. I know, I was guilty about that.
This was also the year when I was labeled as a bully. Why? We have created this silly Bullying Club. It started when we make fun of a classmate of ours. We got her necklace and we won't give it to her unless she follows our orders.
I managed to dig up this paper on my facebook account. We actually have a printed copy of it, I can't remember where I placed it though. But hey there folks, this is just for fun back then. Not really a bully-bully. Surely, no one was hurt on this crazy thing that we did.
9th Grade
Guess what word they used to describe me this time? They say I became "*walangya*" on this year. I was able to unleash all the craziness within me. No more shyness, no more being proper, just all crazy. But I'm telling you, this was the year which I enjoyed the most. The highlight on my high school life, the best year ever.
Would you believe me that in this year, this was actually the first time that I cheated on an exam. The first time I copied and an answer from my classmate and the first time that I let them copy from me.
When we will be having an exam, we always write the words "wonder pets activated" on the blackboard. Meaning that cheating is activated. LOL. Actually, we had a song for this wonder pets thingy. I can't remember the whole song and the exact lyrics but it goes likes this:
*Wonder pets, wonder pets tutulong na*
*Ililigtas ang quiz ng sama sama*
*Hindi malalaki at hindi malalakas*
*Pero pag nagtulungan, lahat ay papasa.*
This was the year that we were so united that when we decided to not go to class, the whole section won't go to class. And then the next day, we were called by the guidance counselor of our school for our actions.
Then there's also this one time when all of us in the class went out for lunch. We should be back at 12:50PM but it's almost 2PM when we went back at school so our adviser was so mad that she lets us stand outside, under the sun, as she eats the ice cream that we bought for her.
And then all of us in the class are so lazy so our adviser was always mad at us. She always says: *"Integrity (the name of our section), I'm not your nanny!*" and when she will come in to the classroom, her first words are: *"Pick up all the pieces of paper under your chair."* I remember, she pinched me twice on my side. The first one when she caught me sitting on the armchair, and the second one was when she caught me sitting on the window.
But don't worry, we had so much fun on this year and we are really close with our adviser. She just have the tendency to turn into a dragon whenever we are doing some *kabulastugan.*
This was also the year when we were trained for the the Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) and this was just so fun. Me and all of my friends joined too and that made this experience extra fun for me.
10th Grade
This was the final year for my Junior High School. And of, I forgot to mention, we belong to the star section that's why my classmates from the 7th grade are also my classmates until our 10th grade so the closeness and our bond is really tight.
Going back, my so-called *kawalangyaan* continues. We're still solid. There's this time when we told our teacher that we won't go to class the morning since we will attend the funeral of the grandpa of my classmates so our adviser agreed with that. But on the afternoon class, all of us feels so lazy about going to school so we decided to not go instead and then the next day, of course, we were scolded. We made our own holiday, that's what our teacher says.
I also had so much fun on this year. We had a play about The Paradise Lost, it was kind of a big and final project for us and I was able to direct it and made some parts of the script for it.
The bond of our class becomes more solid. We often go to the house of my classmate then we will have a contribution so that we can buy our foods, and then we will have boodle fight. That's how simple we are.
Of course, high school life wouldn't be completed without the *gala*. And when we do it, we go altogether.
This was also the year when we became officers for the CAT. I was the Executive Commander and so, maybe I had a little abused of power since the Military Police' are those who are guarding the gate and listing down all students who are late, and I always go to school late but they are not listing me since I have higher rank than them. I also enjoyed training some of the grade 9 students and my classmates and friends also.
The funny thing in here is that I am strict at the training but my friend can't help it but to laugh at me. So I'll give her a punishment for that. But when the training is dismissed, she'll get back to me and hit me on the head. And I just let her since I'm not her commandant anymore at that time. LOL
If you notice, I didn't mention much about my grades since I started not to care about it. I still finished JHS with honors but surely, I did enjoy my high school life without minding about my grades, and it was just the best.
I was able to enjoy it to the fullest, the reason why I am smiling right now as I type this one. It was really nice to reminisce about the good old days. All the silliness when I was still on high school. And what I love the most is the bond which we have in the class. What's nicer is that until now, even though we are studying at different places, we still managed to have a continuous communication with each other and the closeness strengthen more. We also make sure to see each other from time to time. And of course, our bonding remains the same and it includes foods. Very simple yet so fun and enjoyable. We really are solid.
***SP ICT Lablab Charidad Bill Gates, you guys rock!***
`(SP ICT - Special Program in Information and Communications Technology - Bill Gates was our section on 10th grade. But before that it's 10 - Charity, the reason why there is lablab charidad. Lol. We call our section like that. hehe)`
And that's it for Throwback Thursday! Thanks for reading this far and I hope that you enjoyed reading it the same way as I enjoyed writing it. Did you also remember your high school memories with this one? Come on, share it too!
Anyways, thank again and as always, take care! :)
Article #110
07-29-2021, 6AM
The Innate Good in Humanity
Back when I was in elementary, I used to be a news writer at our school paper. And since then, watching and reading news has become my habit. But these days, whenever I am watching or reading news, there are lots of negativities I can see. Crimes, corruption, social issues and many other bad things that isn't pleasing at all.
There are times when I just can't fathom how those people can commit those bad deeds, why are they like that? Are they really like that? Where is the good in humanity?
We will always see something bad if we look around us but if we will only have a little change of perspective and try to look for some good and simple things instead, we can surely see a lot of them.
So look around you, and have the perspective that there is still hope in humanity, that we have this innate good within us. We just have to make an effort to actually see it on people.
Allow me to share to you some simple things that I have witnessed which shows about the goodness of the people.
**Yesterday**, there's this **old lady** who works at the barangay and she went to our home to collect money since there's someone who died in our barangay. It was my brother in law who talked to her and since he's a bit chatty, he interviewed the old lady for a while then he found out that her salary for a month from the barangay is just 300 pesos or $6. And Kuya being compassionate gave her some cash, for her hardwork.
And then we went to our neighbor and we saw her there, having some snacks at the sari-sari store. She greeted us so happily and her smile was just so priceless, she was so happy from the simple act that my brother in law did for her.
**Last week**, I went with my mom to the **clinic** for her check up. There's this guy who's sitting at the chair and when another patient who's already old came in, the guy who's sitting immediately get up without hesitation and offers his seat to the old patient since there are no chairs left that are available.
**The other day,** our **dealer** come to our store and told us about the product that we gave to her that we weren't able to add on her credit. Also another dealer who returned to us the excess change we have accidentally given here.
**Earlier**, I saw two ladies struggling to cross the street and the **traffic enforcer** is alert enough to give a sign for the vehicles to stop so that the two ladies can finally cross on the street.
There are also **many times** when the two **laundry woman** who's in charge of our laundry gave us back some cash which they have found on the pockets of our clothes that they are washing. They are just so honest.
Then **donation drives** also amazes me. It's just so nice and touching to know that there are lots of people who always offer a helping hand to those people who needs help, even though they don't need them. There are so many people who are willing to donate and give what they can give just to help someone in need.
We also had our **social experiment** activity when we were on senior high school and truly, those who also needs help, those who are working hard to sustain their financial needs surprisingly are the ones who also offer a helping hand to our classmates who acted as beggars.
We also have those **people whom we can ask for directions** whenever we are going to an unfamiliar place. And sometimes, there are people who won't just point you the way, there are some who will lead you the way until you finally reach your destination.
There are a lot more good things that I have witnessed but it will take us forever if I tell you about it one by one. The point here is just clear and simple, it's to show you **the innate good in humanity.**
All of us have something good within us the moment we were born. We have the capacity and the ability to offer a helping hand, to show kindness to people, to be compassionate to people, and all that thing that a human can do. Despite all the negativities that is surrounding us right now, let us not let those things ruin how we view humanity.
There are lots of bad things, there are those who are evil, but the goodness within us will always prevail. Have hope in humanity, look for the good things, do good things, spread kindness and positivity. Look around you and see the beauty and the goodness of humanity.
Hey there folks! Another article brought to you by my observations. Anyways, I appreciate you being here and reading this far. Thank you so much and as always, take care! :)
Article #109
07-28-2021, 11:32PM
Is it accurate? The Result of My Four Temperament Test
On my latest blog, I have written an article or more like a test about the four temperaments for us to know which we are among the four. And since I'm the one who made it, I'm also the first one to take the test so that I can use it as an example for those who want to do it too. As a result, I found out that I am a **32% Choleric** an**d 26% Sanguine**. And that concludes that I am a **Choleric-Sanguine.**
Anyway, if you haven't read my previous blog, I'll give you first a short recap about **what are the four temperaments and what does it mean.**
Sanguine
They always want to be the *center of attention*, they are *funny* and *talkative*, they won't let their companions to be bored and there's just really *no dull moments* with them. **However**, they tend to *take everything so easy*, even with serious matters, and that made them *insincere*. They also have the tendency to talk too much even though others are not interested with what they are talking.
Melancholic
They are the **opposite of sanguine**. Unlike sanguine who are loud people, melancholic are those people who are *reserved*. These people are *gifted* **but** *they don't want to show it*, they *always have an idea* **but** *they don't want to share it*. They are *talented, perfectionist,* *accurate* and *detail oriented.*
Choleric
They are the people who have *strong personality*. They *don't easily get affected* by what others would think about them. They are *born leaders* and are *great leaders.* They are also *decisive.* **But** they can also be really *aggressive* and *dominant*. They are also *unemotional* and they don't care that much about what others would feel about their actions.
Phlegmatic
They are the **opposite of choleric.** They are the *softy* kind of people. They are *gentle* and *soft spoken*. They are *caring* and *peaceful*. They *don't get easily offended* and they are *sympathetic*. **But** they are also *a bit slow*. They don't catch up to situation easily. It can take them too much time before they can finally decide.
*So that concludes the four temperaments that I am talking about.*
Honestly, I am also a bit surprised about the results that I got this time as I take the test. I was a **Sanguine-Melancholy** before then suddenly, I became **Choleric-Sanguine**. So that triggers me to analyze each question/characteristics under that Choleric section to evaluate if the characteristic being mentioned is really pertaining to me.
**Q3. Strong will power** - disciplined, always have a goal, not easily influenced by what others would think about you
I rated this with 3 so this is really accurate. I'm the kind of person who works well with goals, it gives me direction, and that also made me disciplined enough to do everything just to reach that certain goal.
**Q7. Born leader** - good at leadership, the take over guy, always being nominated for leadership positions, aggressive, fast to act at emergencies
Good at leadership? Maybe my block mates can testify to that. I'm also the take over guy, even without directions or instructions, I feel like when we are left alone, I am always the one to be in charge. This is very timely too, it's just earlier when my senior approached me and asked me to run in the student council. With that, I'm rated myself 3 with this one.
**Q11. Energetic, active, tense, determined** - continuous action, plans carefully, whatever happens, he should accomplish something.
Once again, I am 3 with this one. I'm the type of person that whatever happens, I should at least accomplish something.
**Q15. Adventuresome** - easy to trust others. Don't easily lose hope, still have the will to finish things even if it's hard
I am a very trusting person. We can meet today and by the end of the day, I have already told you my whole life. I'm also an optimist who always sees the good in bad, a hopeful person and I'm also determined to finish things no matter how hard it is. Another 3 for me.
**Q19. Practical** - quickly finds practical solutions to problems
I don't like thinking about ways that are complicated. Practical solutions are just easier to find so I always tend to go with that. 3 for this one.
**Q23. Optimistic** - encourager, don't easily give up, sees problems as a challenge
Encourager, yes I am. Not a quitter, yes, it's me again. And problems? They are just challenges. 3 again with this one.
**Q27. Quick, intuitive appraisal rather than analytical** - keeps his eye on the goal but doesn't care about the people who will be affected in reaching his goal
I rated myself only 1 in here. I always do keep my eyes on the prize, but it's not to the point that I am being insensitive of what others would feel.
**Q31. Decisive** - fast thinker, fast to decide, have a definite stand about an issue
I'm in between in here so I rated myself 2. There are times where I'm fast to decide but there are also times that are not since there's a lot of things to consider and I just can't decide for others so easily.
**Q35. Hot-tempered and carries grudges** - bitter, difficult to forgive, goes to any length to repay injustice
No, this isn't me. I'm not bitter, I'm a very forgiving person. And never will I think or plan about revenge.
**Q39. Cruel, hard, cold** - bossy, dominant, arrogant, cannot be stopped
Kinda me, so 2 with this one. Since I am used to being the leader, there are really times that I am being bossy and I asked people to do this and that.
**Q43. Self-sufficient, proud, stubborn** - a dictator, decisive, opinionated
3 with this one. I can really be a dictator sometimes. I just mentioned that at Q39.
Most of the characteristics of being a Choleric really fits my characteristics that I know I have. And most of the time, I'm also the one to lead, may it be on the classroom, on group activity, with friends and family. I always take the lead. Just that mere fact and it can really conclude that I am a choleric person.
As for the Sanguine, I also am one. I'm also a talkative person who always have something to day that sometimes, I tend to say some things thoughtlessly. I can also be funny and enthusiastic. Jolly and cheerful also.
**In conclusion,** without bias, I think that **this test is accurate** for the results that I get really fits my characteristics. Taking this test makes me know myself better and it made me discover some of the characteristics which I didn't know I have.
How about you @MissJo? Do you think you got the right result with this test? You can make your own analysis about the test two and let's see if the result really says who you are.
And for you guys who might be curious about this test that I am talking about, take the test at this link: **The Four Temperaments: What are you?** and then you can also make an analysis like this about the result that you will get. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/the-four-temperaments-what-are-you-290ac6df
Hey there folks! I appreciate you being here. I'm sorry for bringing this four temperaments thingy again even though I just published the same topic last night. I just really want to assess whether I really am a Choleric person for until now I can't believe it.
For those who also took the test, thank you. I hope that by taking that, you get to know more about yourself the same way I did.
***And may the four temperaments be a reminder for us that we are different people who can have different characteristics.*** *Choleric, let's be more patient with Phlegmatic when they can't get what we are talking about. Sanguine, let us be more sensitive about what we are talking about, not everyone wants to hear our every words. And to those who are Melancholic, you guys are so bright, continue to shine by unleashing those potentials which you have in you.*
***Thanks for reading and as always, take care! :)***
Article #108
07-27-2021, 12:20AM
I didn't know clearing all 1525 notifications could be that satisfying!
YES! I made it, I thought me clicking that "Mark All As Read" button won't end. Lol. I just cleared out all my notifications I got for 3 weeks.
As much as I don't want to missed the articles of those whom I subscribed, I just realized that it won't work for me anymore. The number of notification is overwhelming and it's impossible for me to check each of them.
And in order for me to function well, to pay it forward to those who supports me and to continue to support those whom I am supporting, I just need to clear it all. I need a clean slate. I needed to reset.
Hopefully, the numbers of notifications that I'll get won't reach that number anymore.
And yep, I'll be having a clean start. I'll make sure to read interesting articles from my notifications now. I can't afford to miss another set of worth to read articles.
The Four Temperaments: What are you?
We've been doing a lot of challenges lately which aims to get to know us. Challenges where we can share a portion of ourselves so that our readers will know us better. I know you are already familiar with those because if not, then you're outdated.
Most of the users in here have already participated in the challenge, even me have already join the bandwagon and decided to create an article for the challenges.
**Some of it are:**
Never Have I Ever - **I can't but I did. Or did I?** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/i-cant-but-i-did-or-did-i-a8bbb789
I Would Rather - **I'd rather what?** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/id-rather-what-31ede9a8
When I Was A Kid - **The Naughty Kid I Was** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/the-naughty-kid-i-was-2f0d4d1b
*So for this blog, why not* ***let's try to know ourselves better*** *by taking this* ***test about four temperaments.***
I don't know if you're already familiar with it but **the four temperaments** that I am pertaining to are namely **Sanguine, Melancholy, Choleric** and **Phlegmatic.** But before I define each characteristics, why not let's get to know first which are we out of the 4 then after that, I'll tell you all about the corresponding characteristics of each temperament.
**Directions:** I have here easy **44 questions** that we should answer. Each question contains some characteristics and we will rate it with **1, 2 or 3**, with **3 as the highest**, whether the characteristic being mentioned fits our personality or not.
Above table is the grading sheet we will follow. Just easy and simple right?
So if you have time to spare and if you are also curious about what personality do you have, why not get a pen and a paper, or you can just type it on your notes, then answer this test with me.
**Note:** Be honest with how your answers.
Questionnaire/Characteristics
**(1) Enjoying**
Cheerful. You don't let your companion get bored
You are easily influenced by the expression of others
Is it easy to make you laugh or cry?
You become so happy with simple things
**(2) Moody, Sad**
Easy to lose hope, become sad so easily
You usually make your own speculation
You always looks back at the past
Easy to be depressed
**(3) Strong will power**
Disciplined
You always have a direction and a goal
Not easily influenced by what others think about you
**(4) Easy going, slow, content**
Relaxed, have a happy life, not easily influenced by others
Not easily affected by problems, sees everything as "it's okay"
Forgiving, do not sow resentment
**(5) Optimistic (hopeful and confident)**
Always join plans, always start with the work but don't finish it at all
Enthusiastic
Easy to be with but for a short time only
**(6) Sensitive, gifted**
Emotional, deep thinker
Serious type, gives so much importance about life
Always have an idea
Good at arts
Expert thinker
**(7) Born leader**
Good at leadership, the take over guy
Always being nominated for leadership positions
Aggressive, fast to act at emergencies
**(8) Calm, cool, even-tempered**
Keeps his emotion under control, don't usually burst out of anger
Do not worry easily
Always consistent every time you see him
**(9) Friendly**
Very outgoing, enjoys being with people
Don't want to be alone
Always want to have new friends
Have so many friends but easily forgets them
**(10) Analytical, deep-thinker**
Have unique abilities, it's nice to show them to people
Always have something to think based on his emotions
Shy type, always quiet but is already thinking on his mind
**(11) Energetic, active, tense, determined**
Continuous action, plans carefully
Whatever happens, he should accomplish something
Not interested with what others would feel
Succeeds when others are having failure
Whenever reading, he always reflects on it, he always thinks about it and he could plan because of it
**(12) Analytical, objective**
Detailed, spends all his time from thinking
Careful on making decision, always weight the consequences, don't make impulsive decisions
Knows how to listen, listens more rather than talking
**(13) Compassionate**
Affected, happy when others are happy, sad when others are sad
Shares emotional experiences to others
**(14) Perfectionist**
Have high standards
Afraid to make a decision, afraid to make a mistake, unsure with his decisions
**(15) Adventuresome**
Easy to trust others
Don't easily lose hope, still have the will to finish things even if it's hard
**(16) Reserved friendliness; kind-hearted and sympathetic**
Enjoys people that's why he do not lack friends
Easy to get along with but rarely share what he truly feels
**(17) Talkative**
Always have something to say
Fun to talk to, good at story telling
Always the boat on the conversation
Always talk even without thinking about it
**(18) Friendship made slow but deep**
Not easy to be friends with, but he is faithful
Doesn't approach people first, instead, he let's people approach him first
Willing to sacrifice his life for you
**(19) Practical**
Quickly finds practical solutions to problems
Always plans a useful plan
Practical plans are approve
**(20) Efficient, organized, and practical**
Has well-organized retentive mind
Always acts effectively
Orderly habits, always have clean table and organized stuffs
Not perfectionist but is fast and always right
**(21) Energetic, restless, impetuous**
Have bad outcomes on everything that he do
His boundless energy oftentimes is only restless moments
Doesn't finish anything
**(22) Self-sacrificing**
It's okay to be the one to suffer than let others suffer also
**(23) Optimistic**
Encourager, don't easily give up
Sees problems as a challenge
**(24) Witty, a tease**
Joking but have a poker face
Others are already annoyed at him but he doesn't seem to mind that
**(25) Disorganized and impractical**
Impulsive, tends to make wrong decisions
Always start a task but doesn't really finish it
Don't have discipline
**(26) Very dependable**
Won't fail all the people who trust him
Always finish something good
**(27) Quick, intuitive appraisal rather than analytical**
Have a goal that wants to be done
Keeps his eye on the goal but doesn't care about the affected people as long as he reach his goal
**(28) Uninvolved**
Spectator than motivator
Doesn't interact with others
**(29) Weak-willed and undisciplined**
Go with the flow
Not a person of resolution or royalty
Shallow thinker
**(30) Self-centered and introspective**
Thinks only about self
Easy to be insulted or offended
**(31) Decisive**
Fast thinker, fast to decide both for self and for others
Have a definite stand about an issue
**(32) Sluggish, lazy**
Tries to do as little as possible
Don't like many work, won't share his idea even if he have some because he may have more work
**(33) Irresponsible**
Easy to forget (resolutions, appointment, obligations)
Cannot be trusted with deadlines, don't do well on a task
**(34) Pessimistic**
Easily discouraged, always focus on the problems
Don't want to take a risk, fear to be blamed
**(35) Hot-tempered and carries grudges**
Can become violent angry
Bitter, difficult to forgive
A war-maker
Goes to any length to repay injustice
**(36) Selfish and stingy**
**(37) Egotistical**
Always talk about himself even though others are uninterested
**(38) Critical**
Doubtful, always tries to look for mistakes
**(39) Cruel, hard, cold**
Uses people to accomplish his ends, bossy, dominant, arrogant
Don't easily sympathize
Don't like crying
Cannot be stopped
**(40) Stubborn**
Don't like to accept help from others
**(41) Hot tempered**
Easily annoyed but also forgiving
**(42) Revengeful, carries grudges**
Don't easily forgive
Make decisions with an aim for a revenge
**(43) Self-sufficient, proud, stubborn**
Very independent, decisive, and opinionated
A dictator
**(44) Indecisive**
Always want the benefits but don't want to make an effort for it
Always thinks about better plan so he cannot make a fast decision
Grand Total: (sum of all subtotal) 22+16+27+19 = 84
To interpret the result, we have to see it's percentage.
Here's the formula: **Subtotal x 100 / Grand Total**
Sanguine = 22 x 100 / 84 = 26%
Melancholy = 16 x 100 / 84 = 19%
Choleric = 27 x 100 / 84 = 32%
Phlegmatic = 19 x 100 / 84 = 22%
If you will add all the percentage result, it will be equal to 100% *(if I included all the decimal points).*
I am actually surprised with this result that I have. I already took this test few years ago and back then, I'm a Sanguine-Melancholy, but I guess, I have changed in all those years so I'm a Choleric-Sanguine now.
Anyhow, since you already reach this far, I assume you also took the test with me. So let's now proceed to what does each temperaments mean.
Sanguine
Some characteristics of being a sanguine are *enthusiastic, funny* and *insincere.* They are also *carefree* and is *optimistic*. They always want to be the center of attention, but not in a negative way. They just want to keep their companions entertained. And there are really no dull moments with them. However, they almost take everything easily and that results to being insincere.
*Are you a sanguine? Tell me if it's definition really define who you are.*
Melancholy/Melancholic
Melancholic people are perfectionist, accurate, and critical. Melancholy is the opposite of sanguine. They are organized and detail oriented, they pay too much attention on details. They are bright people who always have an idea about things but they don't voice it out. They are gifted but they tend to hide it. They are also not the expressive type of person who can tell everything about what they think or feel, but they are good at writing because that is where they can express themselves.
*Are you a melancholic? Does its definition fits who you really are?*
Choleric
Choleric people are decisive, insensitive, unemotional and tactless. They have strong personality and they are the type of people who are born leaders and are great leaders. Only that they can be really aggressive and dominant most of the time. If they want something, if they want to achieve something, they would do everything about it and you can't get in the way.
But since **I'm a choleric**, allow me to share more good sides about people who are choleric. They are also great in decision making, they are achievers, they think positively and they view problems as challenges. They are not the one who easily gives up, they are persistent, they are not easily affected by what others would feel, they really have strong personality and that made them tough. *(sorry for being bias. lol)*
*Are you also choleric like me? Are my rambles above accurate?*
Phlegmatic
Some characteristics of phlegmatic people are peaceful, soft spoken, caring and gentle. Softies, yes, that's who they are. These people are just so kind and soft, the opposite of choleric. And I really do love them. But phlegmatic people can be really slow also. It may take some time before they process things that's why they are also not that fast on making decisions. Even to jokes, for instance, a sanguine drops a joke and then all people are already dying out of laughter and on the phlegmatic side, they are still processing the joke. Choleric and phlegmatic are not a really good combination. The choleric may lose his patience whenever the phlegmatic doesn't easily gets what he's saying. Lol
*Are you phlegmatic? It's okay, it's okay to be soft, and kind of a bit slow, you guys are the best, and you always shares genuine care to people.*
By the way, I got the test material at home, while looking for my test results back then. There's a lot of tests about this on the internet but I don't find it so accurate as this one. I tried some and I always get different results so I decided to look for this one and since I want this to be fun, I shared it with you so that you can also take the test.
I'm aware that this has become so lengthy already so I appreciate you guys who reads till the end, specially to those who made an effort to take the test.
Speaking of taking the test, if you tried it, you can share your results on the comment section and then tell me if it's accurate, if you think that the characteristics that you get really define who you are right now.
And maybe, you can also make an article out of it. Perhaps, you can share how you discovered what type of a person are you. Then you can run through all the questions, like if you are a sanguine, you can get back to questions 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37 and 41 and you can share to your article if you are really the type of person that the question is pertaining to.
Didn't know if you get it but you can clarify it to me on the comment section if anything is unclear to you.
***I guess, I should now end it here. Thanks for reaching this far, and as always, take care! :)***
Article #107
07-26-2021, 2:00AM
The Naughty Kid I Was
I supposed you already know what this article is all about. These days, prompts here are so rampant that it's not really a surprise to see so many articles that is related to each other. I guess, those users who have started these prompts should really take credit to all of this. You guys just give our minds such an exercise. This is just so perfect for those who have writer's block and for those who can't think about what to write anymore. Such initiative as this triggered the creative side, memories and experiences of all of us who joined in the challenge.
Going back to this article, this **When I Was a Kid Challenge** was made possible because of Ate @bmjc98. I don't want to delay you anymore so without further ado, let's begin. https://read.cash/@bmjc98/getting-to-know-you-more-challenge-when-i-was-a-kid-6c5daa12
***Enjoy reading!***
When I was a kid, I was so competitive
I was really competitive in school back then. The feeling of being the top in the class is so rewarding for me and I love competing at different schools too. I'm also the type of student who's the only one raising her hand on a recitation. I'm the student who's so disappointed with her teacher for not calling her on the recitation even though she's the only one raising her hand. You know, the *pabibo* kid, that was me.
When I was a kid, I was a bully
Actually until now. Lol. But not the kind of bully who means harm. I don't really know, my sister just told me that I used to threaten my playmate when she don't want to follow me. And then there's name calling with my cousins and for some reason, I always make them cry. But on my defense, they do tease me too. I'm just tough enough not to shed a tear from their teasing.
When I was a kid, I see no risk
Is the term risky even familiar to kids? Well, I really see no risk back then, as I have shared on my past article about **Silly me, childhood memories.****,** I used to be a monkey wannabe that I play tag with my cousins while we're on a tree. I treat the branches as monkey bars and then I can even run as fast as I can even on a true. And since I was also competitive, I'll compete with my cousins on who can climb in the highest part of the tree. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/silly-me-childhood-memories-1ff8fda9
I was once electrocuted too. Then I swim on the river near us even though I can't swim. I do risky stuffs that my mom could have a hard attack. There's also this one time that me and my cousin teased this man who's not in his right mind, and he have his bolo with him, he tried to catch us with his bolo so we run as fast as we can to go far away from him. That was close! I thought I'll be dead that time. My mom and my aunts and uncles were so mad back then as we told them what happened. Lol
When I was a kid, I was one of the boys
Even now, I'm one of them. I'm not totally that boyish but I'm also not girly. Maybe just in between. We have a huge family and all my relatives lives in a big compound and most of my cousins whom I used to play with are guys. I also have 4 brothers and I basically grew up with so many men in my life.
I used to play with my guy cousins toys. We play PSP, Play Station. Xbox, toy gun, marbles, text, and so many more games which was supposed to be for guys. Even with street games like *patintero* and many other, I used to play it with them.
I can't explain it but I just can easily adjust with the boys. I have a lot of guy friends too.
When I was a kid, I was impolite
I don't use *po* and *opo* back then. Not even to my older siblings, parents, grandparents or even aunts and uncles. I'm really not used to telling it that my mother was always scolding for being not polite for elders. But don't get me wrong, I just don't use *po* and *opo* but still, I have respect for them.
My very own aunt can testify to that because she's the one who stand up for me in front of my mother. I remember I was talking to her back then when mom heard me speaking to her so casually. So mom told me to be polite but my aunt said that it's not really necessary as long as she can hear and see my respect for her even when I'm not saying *po*.
So now, I don't really use *po* and *opo* that much but I do like calling someone *Ate* or *Kuya* for I just love being the baby, I mean I'm just used to being the younger one since I'm also the youngest in our family.
When I was a kid, I always go to school late
Kinder to High School, I'm a consistent late student.
When I was on Elementary, as in from Grade 1 until Grade 6, I always go late to school even though our home is just less than 5 minutes walk away from our school. And when I'm already late, I'm already shy to go to school so my mom have to walk me to the school and she was also the one who will say excuse me to my teacher before I can finally enter the classroom.
Lol. I really had it bad back then that I now have this branding with my Elementary teachers. *"Ikaw na ba yan? Ang laki mo na ha. Parang kailan lang hinahatid ka pa ni mama mo sa school." (Is that you? You've grown up so much. It was like just yesterday when your mom used to bring you at school.)* That was my teachers usual line whenever I can see them from time to time.
And during High School, I have already shared that I was send to the guidance office for having so many late. I think I perfected my attendance on that late form which I have to fill up everyday at school.
When I was a kid, I was rude
Not really that rude but I guess, my unstoppable mouth without filter made me rude. I was just so honest as a kid than when I see people, I can't help it but to be blunt about what I see. I always say *"ang pangit mo" (you're ugly)* to people when I think they are. And I don't used to say it out of joke back then, I used to say it out of honesty.
When I was a kid, I was disobedient
What can I say? I just do exactly the opposite of what was told me to do. Ask me to get something from you and it'll took me 2 hours to direct that. I do what I want instead of doing what I was told. But every afternoon nap, I was so scared with my brother that I have no choice but to obey.
There's also this one time where there are 2 of what seems like mountain of dry rice straw in front of our house, and then, my father burn the dry leaves he sweep that day at the side, then he went back inside our home to serve me my breakfast. And since I wasn't the one to be told to just stay right there, I get a stick from somewhere, put a plastic at the end of it, put it in the fire, then the plastic with fire accidentally drops on the rice straw and then the next thing that happened is that there's a big fire in front of me. Good thing the neighbors are fast to help to stop the fire.
When I was a kid, I have high confidence level
I was thinking if I'll put that I was a shy kid but I guess this one wins. You see the photo above, that was me speaking at the stage. I don't exactly remember what I'm talking about in there. It may be a speech, a poem, or maybe I was asked to recite the *Panatang Makabayan*? Can't remember. Lol
And as I've said, I was competitive so I don't think I was shy back then. Now, I'm confuse, I'm really shy but I also do have the confidence when needed.
Geez. What am I talking about? Lol
When I was a kid, I was a war freak
I really am a war freak as a kid. I always fight with my brother and cousins. And when they are teasing my cousins who are close to me, even with my other cousins or at school, I fight with them. I was a hero cousin eh? I just don't like other kids prying on my cousins. *(Gusto ko ako lang aaway sa mga pinsan ko. Lol)*
Now that I reminisce all about it, I really am a naughty kid. Or was I bad? Geez. I just exposed myself! Maybe I'll make another version so that I can promote my good side too. But then, to sum it up, I had the best childhood. My bullying is not that worst, actually it's my love language, and now I only do it in a fun way.
Anyway, going back to my childhood, I really had the best of it. I was just like any other kids who likes playing, only that at that time, what we are playing are more on physical games and street games and I think that's a big factor that contributes on how fun and exciting my childhood is.
As much as I want to share more about it, I'm afraid it will take us forever to reminisce all those memories so I have to end it here for now. I hope that you get to know me even a little bit through this challenge. And I just exposed myself, this proves that I'm not all that goody goody type. Lol
And by the way, I was tagged by @Corpsekunno and @ExpertWritter to do this challenge.
**Read their versions here:**
Nostalgic Memories From The Past: When I Was Younger https://read.cash/@Corpsekunno/nostalgic-memories-from-the-past-when-i-was-younger-34562a24
My Fresh Memories From The Pasr: When I Was Still A Kid https://read.cash/@ExpertWritter/my-fresh-memories-from-the-past-when-i-was-a-kid-bab05ca7
***Thanks for reading, and as always, take care! :)***
Article #106
07-25-2021, 10:19AM
I'd rather what?
Honestly, I am also curious if would I rather do this or that? Being torn between two choices is hard, I know all of us can relate to that. It's a serious thing but for now, let's try to make this choosing between two things more fun by answering these 10 would you rather questions which I generated from randomwordgenerator. https://randomwordgenerator.com/would-you-rather-question.php
Anyhow, before I begin, I just wanna tag @mommykim. I have been tagged by her to do this challenge and her version is so funny, you should read it too! This might not be as funny as hers but I'll do try to keep this light as possible. Apologies in advance because I might take some questions seriously. Lol
I don't want to delay you anymore, so let's begin.
Would you rather have no eyebrows or a unibrow that you can't fix?
I don't really care that much about eyebrows but this question is a tough one. I tried looking for people who have unibrows and have no eyebrows at google and both looks weird. But somehow, I find having a unibrow kind of cool because the people I've seen on the photos looks so pretty so I thought I'll go with it but then I remember Mona Lisa who's famous for having no eyebrows. So **I'd rather have no eyebrows**, maybe I'll be famous too. Or who's as good as Leonardo da Vinci in here? Maybe I'll shave my eyebrows so that you can paint me too?
Would you rather dress in only pink neon or only black for the rest of your life?
This one is no sweat. Neon pink would be nice, it can also be my protection in the dark, it can make me so easy to see at night. Though, I think this is not ideal if I am hiding for I can be easily seen. So with this question, I'd rather wear black for the rest of my life. Actually, I'm already wearing black most of the time. 50% of my clothes are black, 20% are dark colors, 20% are white, and then 10% for colors on the rainbow. Lol. Wearing black for the rest of my life? Piece of cake.
Would you rather be intelligent but poor or stupid but rich?
It must be nice to be intelligent but I'd rather be stupid but rich. If I'm already rich, I can burn money for my stupidity. I can hire people to do the work for me. Oh well, forgive me for this answer, the lazy me took over for a while. She gets so excited with this question. But my choice remains the same, stupid but rich, that I am.
Would you rather let a random stranger lick you or you lick a random stranger?
Let me ask first, which part is to be licked? Lol. Geez. I see no problem with both but since I have to choose, I'd rather let a random stranger lick me. I can't lick just anyone, there's covid and who knows I might lick the virus on a random stranger so I'd rather let them take the risk of getting a virus from me. Again, apologies for this one, it's the selfish me who took over this time.
Would you rather be able to time travel or to be able to stop time?
I don't want to choose with these two because I'm not someone who wants to mess with time. I live in the present and all that is happening right now is all planned by the Almighty. But then, of course I will choose. It's no fun if I won't. I'd rather be able to time travel but I still won't mess with the time. Maybe I'll go back at the past and watch the history like a movie then I'll go back with present taking the learning I got from the past so that I'll be ready for what lies ahead of me in the near future.
Would you rather never eat breakfast foods or never eats desserts for the rest of your life?
I'll go straight to the point with this one. I'd rather never eat desserts for the rest of my life than to never eat breakfast foods. I do believe that it's the most important meal so even though I skip eating breakfast a lot, I just can't never eat breakfast foods again. And besides, I'm really not that fond of sweets so that is the one I can sacrifice.
Would you rather have neighbors who are were noisy or neighbors who were nosy?
I can deal with noisy neighbors but not with the nosy one. So I'd rather have neighbors who were noisy. But in reality, we are these noisy neighbor. Our neighborhood is so quiet at night, I think they sleep really early. However, here at our home, we do sleep late and we have the tendency to be so noisy when we are having so much fun.
Would you rather feel the pain of everything you eat or see the death of everything you eat?
Is there even a choice with these two? Seeing the pain makes me feel it too. So what can I do? Maybe I'd rather see the death of everything I eat so that it can give me too much pain that in the end, I'll just feel numb about everything. In that way, I won't be feeling the pain anymore.
Would you rather spend five years in prison or twenty years in coma?
I'd rather spend five years in prison. There's still more to life even when in prison. Maybe I'll be send to prison because of something bad that I can do but five years is a lot of time to change my whole being. To meet many people, to change my life, and maybe to inspired others to change too. Staying in prison for five years is just way better than staying in coma for 20 years. Maybe if I choose the latter, the moment I wake up, it is either my family already gave up on me, or that I made them work so hard for so many years just so they could support my medication and hospitalization. I don't like my loved ones to suffer like that for such a long time.
Would you rather always have a terrible haircut or shave your head bald?
I'd rather have a terrible haircut. I can't shave my head bald. Never, ever. Terrible haircut is way better than having no hair at all. And I can also use that kind of haircut on my advantage. I may look like a weirdo but I'll just prefer to call myself unique. We wouldn't know. Maybe that terrible haircut can be my own branding, maybe I can be known for having such a ridiculous haircut. Bald head is already so common, terrible haircut is really more unique, and I'm unique, me and my haircut fits. Lol
Oh. I'm already done with 10 questions? I really did enjoy writing this so I do hope that you will also enjoy reading this the same way I did as I was writing it. I thought this will be so easy but some questions are really challenging.
As a realization to all these 10 questions, we will all experience choosing something between two choices in our lives and we won't have a choice but to choose one. So we really have to be wise with making our every decision. But of course, do not be afraid to fail, there are always choices after choices. It never ends. The most important thing here is that there is no wrong path that we are pursuing. For as long as we are learning, it means that we made the right choice for taking that specific path.
There you have it folks! You can also read **mommykim**'s article about this one. Just click this link --> Would I Rather? and you'll be directed to her article. If you're looking for some fun, her article was made perfect for you. https://read.cash/@mommykim/would-i-rather-792680c4
***Again, thanks for reading this far. And as always, take care! :)***
Article #105
07-24-2021, 1:50AM
Success as a Continuous Process
This week's prompt is about success and I just can't help it but to ponder about what this word mean, and about how can I give my perspective about this certain thing called success.
Aside from Miss Jonica's article, I haven't read any articles about success yet for I don't want this thought running in my head to be influenced about what I read. I just want it to be purely based on my perspective and observation, in that way, I think I'll be able to pull if off.
As I've said, observation. This one's my forte for I'm kind of an observer. And I just think it's easier to present an idea with using real life examples or scenarios which we can all relate.
Anyhow, I think I have been delaying this so much. But since this is just free writing, allow me to have this kind of flow for this article of mine.
As for me, success is subjective. Success for me may not be considered success for you, or vice versa. Success can start with small things like how we successfully finish a task or even how we successfully fight with our laziness to finally get up to bed. And it can also be success about how we were able to reach our dreams, to finish our studies, to be successful on our profession or business and so many things that we succeed to reach.
Success can be shallow or deep. Success can be a simple thing or a big deal. But one thing that I can say in common is that we are all successful in our own ways.
We also cannot measure success. There is no measurement for it to be called someone successful. We can be successful on simple things and we can also be successful with big things, but either way, big or small, success is success, and we can definitely called ourselves successful because of it.
I am currently living with my sister's family and her in law's have a business. I grew up with them and I also grew up hearing their stories on how they became successful. Their story is literally from rags to riches, from selling door to door whatever they can sell just to earn a few bucks, to having their own physical stores with branches. From only walking as they sell their products, to having vehicles of their own. From renting a place where they could live to acquiring properties such as home.
Right now, I can see that they are living a comfortable life therefore I can say that **they are successful**, both in business and in life.
There's a small clinic, drug store and a laboratory across our store and it just so happened that we are close with the Internal Medicine doctor who owns that clinic. Daily, a lot of patients came by to her clinic and people asking where's her clinic is just a normal thing. She's quite known in our city and she's really good on her fiend. After all, patients won't trust her if she's not.
Seeing that daily scenery, a lot of patients coming to be treated by her, it makes me think that she is indeed **successful on her profession**. She was able to practice what she have studied and she's helping a lot of people through that. She makes money out of practicing what she have studied. And she is indeed successful on her chosen field.
I was doing something outside our store the other day when I accidentally hear a woman whom I think was talking to her father as she passed by. Of course I didn't hear the whole conversation but only this specific line, *"Pa, nakapagpadala nako. Bili ka na ng gamot mo ha." (Dad, I already send the money. Go buy your medicine now.)* and her voice as she said that is just so kind and sweet. And that made me thinking that her father, or maybe her parents is so **successful for raising up such a good daughter** like her.
As for **my own success**, recently, after more than a hundred of articles, I was finally able to achieve my goal to finally hodl at least 1BCH and that's already a success for me.
As you can see, it was different things, different levels of success, but in the end, all of us can be considered successful.
But as I compared each success which I stated, there are ****2 things that I can see in common.****
***First is that before we reach success, we need to work hard.*** The story from rags to riches, if they didn't work for it, they won't be living a comfortable life right now. They achieve that because they really did work hard for it, they did what they can do, they sell what they can sell. And with the small money that they have, they continue to invest it on reselling, on business, until later on, the business boomed and they were able to make it established. For more than 20 years now, the business is running good.
Then the clinic, from studying medicine, building her reputation, and many more hard work that she did. I have witnessed how the clinic was still open until late at night because she won't close it unless she finish checking up all her patients.
The successful father, even though I don't know them, surely did work hard to raise his child. Raising up a child is not an easy thing to do. He must be such a good father and a good provider who works hard for his family for her daughter to be so loving to him right now.
And as for me, the 1 BCH is the fruit of my hard work. It took me 6 months before I achieve it. I didn't earn in instantly, I work hard for it and you all are a witness on how were I be able to do that.
***Second is that success is a continuous process.*** Kuya's family won't just stop working just because they are already successful. They still need to work hard so that the business can grow more. Dra, have her closing hours yet she always choose to stay up and open her clinic even late at night so that she could treat all her patients. She's continuously doing that, everyday, and because of that, more and more patients are entrusting their health to her. And the Father won't just stop being a good father to her daughter. And of course, me, my journey doesn't just end with 1 BCH. I will continue to work hard and I will continue to aim to achieve more.
Closing thoughts...
At some point in our lives, we can already considered ourselves successful. It doesn't need to be big, a simple accomplishment is already a success. You do not need to do something grand to call yourself successful.
Just make a goal, work hard for it, and when you accomplish it, then congratulations, you just succeeded on your goal. But it doesn't end there, when we reach our first goal, that's the time when we should make another one and then we work hard for it again until we reach it again.
With that, I consider ***success as a continuous process***. It never ends. Goals after goals. Success after success. With a solid goal, great mindset, determination, and hardwork, truly, you can be successful as you can ever be.
Hey there folks! There you have it, my entry for the Writing Prompt #9: Success. I just want to say thanks to Miss **JonicaBradley** for this amazing prompt. If you guys haven't write about this too, you can start drafting your own article now. https://read.cash/@JonicaBradley/writing-prompt-9-success-6aa44de2
The rules are simple.
**Join** the Promptly Jonica community **here** https://read.cash/c/promptlyjonica-b4a0
**Write** anything about success
Write 100% **original** content
**Submit** your article to PromptlyJonica
Have **fun!**
And by the way, if you may, please let me know your thoughts about this peace I wrote about success. This is just a free writing, free flow of my thoughts, raw as it is. Your comments will surely be appreciated.
And this is it for now, thanks for reading this far. And as always, take care! :)
Article #105
07-22-2021, 11:50PM
Photo from lead image is from Pixabay freely available at Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-human-hand-327533/
Lead image edited from canva.
A half year journey of finally achieving 1BCH
Hey there folks! Today marks my 6th month of being a user in here and I am so thrilled to share to you my half year roller coaster experience of writing, making noise, earning bitcoin cash and finally, completing my **#1BCH**.
Yeah, you read it right. Actually, the title already says it all. I can now proudly say that I am officially a 1BCH hodler.
But I actually, I already completed it 5 days ago but since my 6th month in here is near-- which is today, I decided to just share it here right now. Though, I have already posted at noise.cash about it the moment I achieved it, out of so much excitement maybe. https://noise.cash/u/immaryandmerry
*Since I am celebrating my 6 months in here, allow me to reminisce and share to you my experiences on the platform for the past months.*
I got to put my hobby into practice, and I was able to improve through practicing it
Of course, I am pertaining to none other than **writing**. During my primary days, I was part of the school paper, on my high school years I was so hooked up with reading e-books which leads me to wanting to try writing too. Then I started making short poems depends on how I feel, I started to enjoy writing essays and I just like to write some random things.
However, I do not have a platform where I can write and share my thoughts. The only recipient of my writings back then are my notebook and the note app on my phone. But gladly and thankfully, I have found out about this platform through my friend @carisdaneym2 and since then, I have been an active user in here.
In a span of 6 months, I got to publish 103 articles-- 104, if I will include this. *(photo is until 102 only, I still haven't include my 103rd article at the file).* By the number of these articles that I was able to write, it is impossible for me not to learn a lot.
I am not a professional writer and I do know that I have so many flaws but right now, I can confidently claim that I have improve so much. From writing without direction until I finally find my niche, it becomes easier for me to share my thoughts and my own perspective through the articles that I am writing.
With that, I want to thank every people behind this project, behind read.cash for giving us the platform which allows us to share and practice our craft.
I got to meet amazing people whom I can call friends and family
When I was still a newbie in here, whenever I scroll, I always see things about **#Club1BCH**. A lot of users are talking about it and I have seen some articles about it written from the members of the club.
What amazes me more is the goal of the club to inspire and support one another in achieving their goals. Never did I knew that I'll be part of this amazing club and be part of the family of those people I look up to in this platform.
**Read these to start with #Club1BCH**
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
And of course, my very first family in here, shoutout ****#Noiseristificationism**** family! This telegram group chat is owned by the cutest writer here, carsidaneym2. When she added me here back then, I was just the 13th member of the group. But now, we already surpassed 100 members and it was just really fun to stay on the group chat and be acquainted of such amazing people in there.
Ate @Ruffa, @dziefem, @francescawrites, @kli4d, @Sequoia, @ExpertWritter, @Laurenceuuuu, @Caroline17, @WanderingMedStudent, @emily2u, @Just1dood, @Meyzee, @kingofreview, @Khairro, @meitanteikudo, lodicakes @carisdaneym2, and the other 85 members of the GC, you guys rock! Sorry for the mention and sorry for those which I wasn't able to mention.
And hey there folks! If you are looking for friends, family and a support group in this platform, Noiseristificationism family is opening its doors for you.
Make your stay here more fun and enjoyable by acquainting yourself with amazing users from this platform.
**Click here to join the telegram group chat -->** **Welcome aboard to #Noiseristificationism!** https://t.me/joinchat/in3BubUQ2XswYzQ1
I got to know more about bitcoin cash and I was able to earn 1 full BCH
6 months isn't a short process for finally achieving 1 BCH. It was kind of slow progress but I do believe that every it is still a progress, and even though the pace is slow, I was still able to reach my end goal.
During my early days in here, the target completion of this goal is until at the end of this year so I guess, I was still able to achieve this earlier than expected and I couldn't be more happier with that.
Bitcoin.com wallet - 0.85 245 667
Binance wallet - 0.22 297 573
TOTAL = 1.07 543 24
I really want the full 1BCH to be together on a single wallet but I still wasn't able to arrange it. I'll just arrange it some other time but for now, I just want to focus with the fact that I finally have 1BCH.
It was a long half year journey but it was definitely worth it.
***This platform does not only provide us with few BCH, it also gives us a room to improve, a family and a home. To more months and years of celebrating my stay here at read.cash!***
***Indeed, a 6 months well spent.***
Hey there folks! I do like making an article on my every month here in the platform. You can read more about my experiences in here on the following links below:
Month 1: Embracing BCH Through read.cash https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/embracing-bch-through-readcash-44788e4a
Month 2: Welcome to my humble abode https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/welcome-to-my-humble-abode-6394c7c0
Month 3: 3 plus definitely more months with our beloved bitcoin cash https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/3-plus-definitely-more-months-with-our-beloved-bitcoin-cash-4876bf6f
Month 4: The Fall of the Rocket Ship https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/month-4-the-fall-of-the-rocket-ship-fe35064c
Month 5: Self Assessment and Realigning BCH Goals https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/month-5-self-assessment-and-realigning-bch-goals-5611a904
**Month 6: Officially a 1BCH Hodler**
And this concludes my half year journey in this platform. Thanks to all of you for being with me. Thank you 163 subscribers, sponsors, my readers-- silent or not, for the upvotes, and of course for the comments! Thanks all for the support and thank you for reading this. You guys are amazing and thank you for being part of my journey.
I am so grateful to all of you. Thanks again, till next time, and as always, take care! :)
Article #104
07-22-2021, 12:07AM
What's on your mind?
Earlier today, my nephew was asking his dad to buy friend chicken for him on his favorite fast food chain. And then, to save a few sum, his dad asked his mom for her Senior Citizen's ID and he also asked him to make an authorization letter so that it will be accepted at the fast food chain.
As my brother in law's mom was writing the authorization letter, stating what to buy, she asked "*what else?*" so the thick-faced me answered "*burger*" and so she wrote it.
To cut it short, I had my burger. LOL.
Another thing, this happened yesterday, when my sister and her husband had to leave the house to buy few materials for their room's construction and so they left their son with me. Before they go, my other niece said "*don't forget our pizza!*" so as they went home, they have pizza with them.
Just to be clear, I'm not making you crave for those foods right now. I just want to share my realizations about the things that I have stated above.
Anyway, for this article, I just want to talk about how we should speak for what we want.
Above is just a very simple and literal example for speaking for what we want and that results to us having what we want. If you're my avid reader, you must've already notice how I view things simple and positively so let's not complicate this thing. You said it, you get it.
However, things doesn't and will not work out that way all the time. Not because we said it, we can get it easily. What I'm trying to say here is that when we want something, let us have the courage to speak for it.
Actually, the reason why I shared that 'burger' thing above is that it's not something that I usually do. I can be really shy sometimes and I don't speak much about what I want. Even if they ask me, my reply is always the same, it's always "anything would do, or anything will be fine".
And then, that thing happened earlier and it is just really simple yet I'm so happy for having what I truly wants. And that's when I realized that it's not that hard.
Use your voice, your opinion matters, so have the courage to say what's on your mind.
*Be proud to tell what are your dreams. Share what you want to achieve, and let it be limitless.*
*On a school setting, specially on a groupings activity, feel free to share your ideas. Don't be intimidated by thinking that the idea of others are better than yours. If there's something that you are not in favor of, speak about it.*
*You have follow up questions about your professor's discussion but afraid to ask it because you think you're the only who didn't get what he discuss, still, speak about it. You wouldn't know if you wouldn't ask.*
*When your family or friend wants to treat you for foods, when they asked what you want, don't say anything is fine. Say what you want. Tell them what you want to eat.*
*You're reading an article and you didn't get some points, you can ask a question on the comment section. You're a newbie and you are wondering how the platform. Just ask and be surprised on how this community are so much willing to help and how they are so welcoming to newbies.*
Sometimes, we tend to just go with the flow and agree to them all because we don't want to speak what's on my mind. For the reason that we're shy, we're afraid, or simply because we don't want to explain ourselves. But do know that it's okay to be different, it's okay to want different foods, it's okay to suggest a different plan, it's okay to have a different opinion, a different views. It's okay. We don't have to settle for less just because we can't speak for what we truly wants. **Come on, tell it!**
On the other hand, no matter how I want to present this as simple as it is, the fact that life is isn't that simple remains.
It doesn't end with telling what you want, you should also work for it as your next step.
*You want to dream big? You have big dreams? Of course it doesn't end with just saying it. It also comes with hard work before you can finally achieve it.*
*You want your idea to be acknowledge by your groupmates, of course you don't just tell it and expect them to go with it. You must also explain your side, prove your point so that they can consider your idea.*
*You want to be promoted at work, you just can't stop with wanting it, you must work hard to achieve it. You should improve your job performance and do everything for you to deserve that promotion.*
I guess, what I'm saying in here is that yes, we should speak for what we want, but not because we already speak about it, we can easily get it. Speak for it as a sign that you are declaring that you want it and then work for it as your step to actually achieve it.
Life is already hard at it is so let's just try to look at things in a less complicated way. Me, being a believer of mind over matter always try to practice that if I think it's easy, then I can do it easily. If I think I can do it, then I'll be successful to do it.
As I end sharing these kind of unorganized thoughts that I have, let me once again tell you to be bold enough to speak for what you want, to speak for your opinion, to speak for your thoughts, and most importantly, to speak for yourself.
What you have to say matters and don't settle for less just because you feel like you're the only one who happens to want a different thing.
Also, I just to take this opportunity that it should also be like that on your prayers. We were so used to the idea that God knows what we need and we want that we sometimes just say on our prayer "Lord, please provide for all of my needs. You know what I want, may You give it to me."
But no, our prayer shouldn't be like that. If you want something, pray for it, ask Him for it specifically. As son and daughter to our Father, He wants to provide for us, He wants to give us what we need and what we want and He can only give it to us if we ask Him for it.
To wrap it up, I just want to say to be specific on your prayers.
And to finally end this one, allow me to share this verse from **John 16:24** saying;
`Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.`
Maybe you're still not getting what you want because you still haven't ask for it. Now's the time to come unto Him, and ask Him for what you want through prayer.
Hey there folks! I appreciate you reading this far. Thanks much and as always, take care! :)
Article #103
07-20-2021, 12:07 AM
She who have a big heart
A mom of 7, a single mom since 2007.
She's the most loving woman I know, the most patient one too. A very caring mom who will do everything for her children.
I remember her walking me to school every single day on my primary years. Never did I wake up without breakfast on our table. She's my mom, also a friend of mine. I bully her a lot, but she won't get mad. Maybe being the youngest have a factor on that, the youngest always have their own charms. Lol
Anyways, forgive me for this rumblings of mine. I just want to talk about my mom.
She's a very supportive one. I just thought about this right now, when I was on elementary and I have to compete to other schools, when we need to bring pack lunch, she always cooks friend chicken for me. Oh well, a kid's happiness can be brought by fried chicken. Lol
Kidding aside, she really is supportive. I never asked her about my assignments and such, but with projects, I have nice projects because of her. What's more amazing is when I was on elementary, project such as bringing a sack of animal debris and a bamboo. She's get those for me.
The bamboo thing, I cannot never forget about that. The mere thought of that is making me kind of emotional and it makes me admire my mom even more. Imagine her, getting the bamboo from the tree. Usually, males do that but she did, for me.
I had a great childhood because of her. I lived a comfortable life because of her. I don't even know how she makes that possible, we are not rich but she manage to provide for all our needs, even to my wants actually.
A great mom, a great friend, a great nurse, a great dad, really, she's great at everything.
Not the perfect mom but the best. She really does have a big heart. She can't ignore those who are in need.
She's not just a loving mom, but also the most loving grandma. We really have a big family and right now, she have 14 grandchildren and I've seen her take care to almost all of them.
7 children, 6 sons and daughters in laws, 14 grandchildren and a hundred more relatives. She really does have a big heart to accommodate us all.
Little did we know, that she, having a big heart, becomes literally.
She's already on her early 60's and last Thursday, I went with her for her check up because she have been complaining about her back and shoulder pain. She had an x-ray and the result isn't normal. So we scheduled for a consultation and the doctor found out that her heart is almost twice its size now.
We also found out that she has high blood pressure. All this time, we thought she's low blood.
Going back, the doctor prescribed her some medicine as her maintenance to stop her heart from becoming more bigger. And just like that, many things changed a lot.
I mean, she's okay. Still like before, normal and strong as ever. But the pace of change is really fast. It's like yesterday when she doesn't feel anything on her body then the next day, she needs to drink a lot of medicine.
Yesterday, she can eat everything she wants and today, she have to avoid all those that she want. It feels like in just a snap, everything turns upside down.
She really is okay, but the changes, I can't keep up. Last night she only drinks vitamins then today she's drinking maintenance. I guess, I'm not just used to seeing her like that. The feeling is unfamiliar and I'm not used to it.
And I couldn't imagine how she feels about that. I already have this feeling I can't name and what more if she's the one who's feeling it. I really cannot imagine. Maybe everything is too fast for her too. This is really a big adjustment in a very short period of time. But we can't do anything about it.
Right now, we are just glad that we find out about her condition already so that we could do something about it. There's just this guilty feeling on my part because why didn't we let her go for a check up when she's still 50? Well, I'm just 12 that time that's why I wasn't able to thought about that but still, I'm guilty.
I forgot that she's really getting old and that we really have to take care of her. But it's not yet too late. We're going to schedule her for a general check up so that we can monitor her health, and of course, regular check up from now on.
I'm also the one who's preparing her medicines because she can't remember what are those that she needs to drink. We are all adjusting right now, but maybe I just have to give it time before we can all make peace about this fact.
I feel like she's also having a hard time so we just drop jokes from time to time so that she'll feel lighter about it.
**I always tell her that she's a very loving person that's why her heart is big to accommodate us all. Lol**
She's fine, all his fine. With proper care, we got this. I just really need to let this all out. I just really feel different. The idea of her growing old hasn't sank into me yet. I always see her as tough and strong woman that she is and now that I'm preparing her medicines, I don't know what to feel.
Time is flying so fast, why does she have to age so fast?
Geez. This makes me feel a little sentimental but at least, I was able to let all these thoughts in my head. This is another part of me that I can't tell anyone on my family. So I'm sharing it to you instead.
Thanks for reading this rumblings of mine. Thanks for reading this thing about her, who have ***a big heart.***
I just want to remind you all to take proper care of your health. And as for your parents, as they reached the age 50, make sure to give them a general check up at least once a year. Even if they don't feel any pain on their body. It is important and their health should be monitored.
Be careful about your diet too. Even for young individuals. We should know our limitations about the foods we eat. Not because we want it and we could have it, we could eat it.
Health is wealth. Take proper care of your health.
Eat healthy foods, do exercise, and don't overuse your body, give it a rest.
***Thanks again, folks. And as always, take care. :)***
The Four-Eyed Guy
**Concierto de Amor - Part VI**
**Here are the links for the previous parts:**
Part 1 - **Concierto de Amor** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/concierto-de-amor-354b4b80
Part 2 - **Concierto de Amor: The Encounter** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/concierto-de-amor-the-encounter-0873360a
Part 3 - **CdA: Homecoming** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/cda-homecoming-cd3214ec
Part 4 - **Her Smile** https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/cda-part-iv-her-smile-1e34ff2e
Part 5 - Reunited https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/reunited-e576c009
Gabe stay stunned on where he is standing. Unlike earlier that his feet is on its running mode, it’s now glued on the floor and he can’t move, he can’t take a step, he can’t run. His body is like paralyzed and only his eyes can move.
It keeps on shifting on the fan arts he made and on Melody’s eyes. Melody also look at him and when their eyes met, she said “It’s been a while, Gabriel” and that pulled him back on his reverie.
Face flushed, Gabe smiled awkwardly as he says “Finally, you remember me.” She then asked him to sit on the chair across her and he followed hesitantly.
The moment he sits down, Amelia asked Gabe worriedly. “What happened to you, son?” And when Gabe can’t give her an answer, “Why are you so red? Is it because of Melody?” she asked him again, but with pure teasing this time.
Melody laughed on Amelia’s remark while Gabe sit there uncomfortably, redder than he could ever be.
Amelia and Melody went on with their conversation, they are talking about Gabe like he’s not there on their front. The girls are surely having a good time totally ignoring Gabe’s presence in front of them. The two talked like mother and daughter who really are close, like they have known each other since forever and that they cannot be separated. They have created a strong bond on a short period of time and they are just so comfortable with each other.
On the other hand, Gabe remained seated on the chair stiffly while plotting on his mind the things that he can do to make his mother pay back for causing him too much embarrassment on just a single day.
Few minutes later, Melody must’ve felt Gabe’s stare into her that she finally acknowledge his presence and include him on her conversation with his mother.
“These fan arts looks so cute. Are you going to give it to me?” Melody asked to Gabe.
“Uh… Sure. If you wan—“
“That’s for sure, dear. He made that for you. Of course you can have it.” Amelia butt in.
Melody looks at Gabe as if she was asking him then Gabe just give her a small smile in agreement to what his mother told.
“Thanks Gabe! I really love it. You drew so well! This one looks like a very cute version me.” Melody said in glee while pointing on a fan art that Gab made for her.
Gabe, still overwhelmed by Melody’s presence, simple utter “you’re welcome”. He feels so lost. Everything happened so fast. It was just last night when Melody witnessed how he messed up with the gas pump, then it was just that morning when she mistook him as a stalker and now, she’s in front of him, so carefree that she talks so comfortably to him and to his mom.
Another minute passed when Amelia finally decided to bid her goodbye.
“Hey, Melody. My boy right here, you see, he looks like a statue sitting on that chair because he have such a big admiration for you. I’m betting he’s like that because everything hasn’t sank into him yet.”
“He used to blabber about how great of a singer you are at our home ever since you were on high school. I’m glad that you still remember him. I’ll leave you two for now to give you time to catch up.”
“And hey son, I told Melody about the festival at the town proper tomorrow. I just remembered that I have some important things to do so just accompany her instead of me.” That was Amelia’s last words as she finally go out the door.
But just seconds later, the door opened again, revealing Amelia as she say “Gabe, come on! Did you literally became a statue? Move your ass right there and show her your charms. I’m rooting for you, you got this my boy.” And finally, she went away.
It’s now just Gabe and Melody on the living room and Amelia’s absence leaves an awkward air and silence to the two. Both of them seems like to forget how to talk that they can’t even speak to finally open up a conversation.
The silence is so deafening that they can’t take it anymore. One has to speak and so “hey…” they both said in unison that made them look at each other and then the next thing that happened, they are bursting out into laughter.
Just like that, awkwardness and uncomfortable silence is finally gone. Well, Gabe’s still not that comfortable but he can sit with ease now. Unlike earlier that he sits like a military man, so straight and stiff that you won’t even notice him breath.
After the good laugh that they shared, Gabe finally find the courage to at least try to speak casually, trying hard to hide that mixed emotion he was feeling right at that moment. “Hey, it’s been a while. I see, you’re famous now.” Gabe said.
“Oh, no. Not really. But finally, I feel like I’m slowly achieving my dreams now.” Melody replied.
“And you deserve it. I always knew you can do it. I have seen you work hard for it since the beginning.”
“Thanks, Gabe. You may look so different now but you’re still the same. You’re still the sweetest.” Melody was so touched with what Gabe has said but Gabe being Gabe, a shy smile is her only response to Melody.
“See! See what I’m talking about. You’re like that even before. You always feel shy whenever you are receiving compliments.” Melody said again which made Gabe blushed even more.
“Aww. Gabe, you really are adorable.”
“Okay, enough with that. I can’t take anymore teasing and embarrassment for today so let’s talk about you this time. How are you, Melody? Are you okay now?”
“I’m doing well, as you can see.” Melody replied shortly.
“Uh huh? Are you sure? You think I didn’t notice your tear stained face last night? And look at you, your eyes says it all. You can tell me all about it.”
Melody smiled sadly as she told him her story. She doesn’t know why she is telling him all that but Gabe just really have something on him that can make her open up to him. They haven’t seen each other for years now but for some unknown reason, it is so easy for her to feel comfortable around him that she just can’t help it but to cry on his shoulder as she tells everything to him.
Gabe put her arms on her shoulder as he silently console her. He’s mad, he hates Mark but he still manage to sit there calmly while Melody is telling him everything.
After crying for some time, Melody slightly pulled away from Gabe then she said sorry for wetting his shirt.
“You know what, let’s not talk about that jerk anymore. He doesn’t deserve your tears and it’s the right decision that you left him.”
“Let’s just talk about your upcoming concert. Are you excited about it?” Gabe asked as he tried to divert their topic.
What Gabe asked put a smile on Melody’s face because she cannot hide her excitement about it. The conversation just went on and on until they saw Melody’s mementos and that reminds them of their high school memories.
Melody is teasing Gabe about how he looks like back then. Such a thin, not that tall nerdy guy who have four eyes. “How did you become so tall? Look at this nerdy, is this really you?”
“Hey hey! For your information, you used to wear glasses too. If I was a nerd, so are you.”
The two rummaged on her old stuffs together and had such fun time reminiscing of the good old days they had on high school. They are having a good laugh about the old photo on their yearbook when Sebastian came and interrupted them.
“Please excuse me for a while. Mademoiselle, it’s getting dark now, you need to take a rest.” Sebastian said to Melody.
“Oh. I didn’t notice the time. Thank you for reminding me, Sebastian. I’m going to rest later.” Melody replied to Sebastian with a smile.
“You really needs to rest. It’s been a long day for you. I’ll go home for now so that you can finally rest.” Gabe said to Melody the moment Sebastian take his leave.
“Oh, no. Are you going home because of Sebastian?”
“Of course not. It’s already late, I agree with him. You should have your rest now. Besides, we will still see each other tomorrow for the festival, remember?”
“Oh, that! Your mom said it’s fun and exciting. I’m already looking forward to it.”
“So I guess, I gotta take my leave now. Good bye, Melody. I’ll just see you again tomorrow.”
“Thanks, Gabe… for today. I enjoyed catching up with you and I really appreciate you listening to me earlier.”
“No worries, Melody. Thank you for sharing it to me. I’ll be going now.”
“Thanks again, Gabe. See you tomorrow!” Melody said as she walk Gabe towards her door.
Gabe just gave her a soft smile which she returned before he finally turn around and started walking his way home. The moment he turned around, he looks like a giddy teenager who couldn’t hide his smile. What happened that day truly gives a permanent plaster of smile on his face. It was such a nice lovely day, he couldn’t even wait about what will happen tomorrow.
Hey all folks. We're at part 6 already! Thank you for supporting me and @meitanteikudo on this little project of ours. I appreciate you guys reaching this far. Let's all wait and see where this story could lead us. For now, can you share your thoughts about the story on the comment section? See you there!
***Thanks for reading and as always, take care! :)***
The Basics of Commenting
Hey there folks! If it isn't obvious to you yet, this is another article coming from me teaching you or reminding you some basic things that we should do in this platform.
Before we begin, since I have this word "basic" on my title, let's start from the very basic thing and that is to define what comment is. I asked google and thankfully, **Oxford Languages** have given me an answer. As to what it says, **comment** means *a verbal or* ***written*** *remark to express our opinion or reaction.*
On our case here, of course commenting only involves written opinion and reaction. This one is such a very basic thing so I won't define it any further. Now that we all know what it really means, let's focus on these points which I will tackle throughout this article.
**Why comment?**
**When not to comment?**
**When to comment?**
**How to comment?**
Why comment?
I have already written few articles highlighting the importance of comments for our growth and development in this community.
On my article **Can we be friends?****,** in here, I have talked about how interactions are getting lesser and lesser each day. Some old users said that it became like that since the pointing system has been replaced by the bot. Why comment if you won't get anything right? https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/can-we-be-friends-678d4125
But comment is not all that. Giving comments is about building your network in here, it's about building camaraderie and finding your friends and family. It's about creating relationship so once again, let me revive this phrase I have said on that article. Why not from doing **"read, tip, leave"**, let's go with ***"read, tip, comment and never leave".*** Conversation at the comment section is so fun. Who will agree with me on this one?
Another article I have published in relation to this is the **Paying back for the value they have given us****.** In here, I have talked about how giving comments can be used as paying back for the value that we get on that specific article that we read. We learn through reading, we even get ideas about what to write through reading, so as a way of paying back, let us not deprived those users with appreciation that they deserve that we can express through commenting on their articles. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/paying-back-for-the-value-they-have-given-us-ab482fbc
**In short**, we should comment because we want to ***build a relationship*** with one another within this platform. And at the same time, commenting can be ***our way of paying back*** and showing our appreciation for the knowledge that we gain through reading their articles.
When not to comment?
Commenting is nice and I highly encourage you to do that but there are also some instances wherein it is just better to not leave any comment at all.
***Do not comment if...***
**You didn't read the whole article**, from top to bottom and from beginning to end.
The title and the conclusion or the final thoughts of an article doesn't conclude the whole article. I see some users commenting such unrelated comments which I think that they have based on the title or the conclusion. I also have a first hand experience on this matter. I do appreciate the comment and I really love receiving comments but honestly, receiving such comments wherein it's obvious that they didn't read the whole thing is just so saddening, disappointing and offending at the same time.
**You didn't understand the whole thing**
@kli4d also have tackled this matter on his article **How can you respect an author?: A reader and a writer standpoint** on the part where he says **"Make sure you absorbed the whole context of the article before giving any comment."** https://read.cash/@kli4d/how-can-you-respect-an-author-a-reader-and-a-writer-standpoint-0d6b38ab
This is also in relation to not reading the whole thing. Because if you do that, there's a high chance that you can missed some points or facts that the author is trying to say so when you express your thoughts on the comment section, it appears to be unrelated.
You don't want to be known as someone who comments just for the sake of commenting, right? *Always give comment that adds value to the one who wrote that article.*
**You don't have nothing good to say**
This may appear rude but think about it, isn't it more inappropriate to comment something that is only meant for bad thing? Another term for this is **destructive criticism**. Criticisms are open in here but not the destructive ones. No, we don't and we must not tolerate it.
It is true that we are free to express our opinion and reaction through commenting but we can do those things on a nice way. If we don't have nothing good to say, if we think what we have to say is offending, let's just keep it to ourselves and don't say a word about it.
When to comment?
This is a part that I like the most! This is the fun part, where a lot of friendships can happen simple because of expressing your opinions and reactions.
***Comment only if...***
**You can relate to the article**
There's a lot of relatable articles out there. And if we truly read the whole thing, then we can relate to so many things and it is just so exciting to share all those things on the comment section while you're still reading that article.
One example of an article that we can relate the most is this **never have I ever** challenge right now that is dominating half of the read.cash community. There's a lot of versions where we can relate in there and if we can relate to that article, giving comment becomes so easy.
**You comprehend to the whole thing**
Well, this is just the opposite of that one thing I mentioned above. We should only comment if we truly understand everything. Like what I've said above, let's not assume based on the article's title or conclusion. Read and comprehend so that we can give a sensible comment. In that way, we are giving a comment not just for support, but we are also giving comments that adds value to that article.
**You are giving constructive criticism**
Not all of us here are professional writers so it is just common to notice some errors on our writings. As a responsible user, we should also take part of addressing those wrongs so that it can be better improved by the writer. And that's how exactly constructive criticism works. It's only aim should be helping others by correcting them in a nice and constructive way, not in a way that it can be really destructive.
How to comment?
There are also few users who are afraid to leave comment just because they are afraid and shy to approach others. But I'm telling you, this community is so friendly than you can ever imagine so feel free to express your thoughts on the comment section. Don't be shy, we do appreciate comments.
If you're having a hard time to compose your comment, @Eunoia made a guide on how you can comment on his article **COMMENT-MEND: How to Comment In Other's Article?** https://read.cash/@Eunoia/comment-mend-how-to-comment-in-others-article-62a1448f
But for my personal tips, I have these 3 things that you should practice in commenting.
**Be casual.** Yes, that's right. I don't mind you being "feeling close" on the comment section. It lightens the conversation. No need for such honorifics, it just makes me feel so old. Lol. Seriously though, just be casual as if you're sharing your opinion to a friend.
**Be polite.** I just said that you should be casual now I'm telling you to be polite. But this is right, be polite. We can be polite without honorifics. Just don't be rude and present your thoughts in a nice casual way. That's enough politeness for me.
**Be respectful.** This one is really a must. We should always practice respect on this platform. There's a lot of instances where we can have diverse views about certain matters but we should always respect the opinion of others about how they view things. I don't think I still need to elaborate this one. This is a lesson for Grade 1 so please, don't fail on this one.
Another thing, on giving constructive criticism, here's a method that I can suggest for you to follow.
**Sandwich method.** Like a sandwich, we should always start with positive kind words before we address the negative things, and lastly, end with praises and positivity. In that way, we were able to correct our co-users in a way that they won't get hurt.
There you have it folks, the basics for commenting. This is just a basic thing to do as a responsible user on this platform so may we all be reminded through this article about that proper thing to do about commenting.
So keep those comments going and let me know your feedbacks about this article of mine on the comment section below. Let's chat there!
***And before I finally end this, I just want to thank you all for reading this far. And as always, take care! :)***
I can't but I did. Or did I?
Hey there folks! I know this isn't new to you at all. This challenge has been dominating this platform for days now. From my home page, to my subscriptions and even to our group chat, this challenge is everywhere.
I am so thrilled to share my own version of it so without further ado, let's begin.
Contrary to what everyone believes, I am a really shy person. Well, I can be very outgoing but I also have this introvert side. Since I was a kid and even until today, I can still be very shy. There are things that are really uncomfortable for me to do, things that I think I can't do even in my wildest dreams. But for some reason which I also didn't know, I manage to step out of my shell and go out of my comfort zone.
***So here, I present to you some of the things that I can't do but I did. Or did I? Here's my very own version of*** *****never have I ever challenge********, going out of my comfort zone edition.***
**Never have I ever join in a pageant**
I have. This is something that I have never imagined that I will be doing. This happened when I was still on elementary. If you know those "petty" *(sorry for the term, I just find it like that)* money contest during those days, this was one of it. Maybe it's just part of the competition at school, but this really happened out of my own volition. I'm not the girly type and I don't like gowns and make ups. I look at some of my old photos during these days and I'm not even smiling. This is really something that I don't want to do but it just so happened so I guess, I'll just add it to my experience.
**Never have I ever made a tiktok video**
I have. Tiktok has been dominating our whole world but not me. Even before that it was still musical.ly, I never installed it on my phone and never was I tempted to make my own video. But me, applying to a student organization happened and I was tasked to make a tiktok video. Me, being just a mere applicant can't argue about it so yeah, I have one tiktok video and what's worst is that I was also asked to share it on our group chat. Lol. That was so embarrassing but thrilling at the same time. I literally look dumb in there for I can't even dance but the thought of being successful on doing something out of your comfort zone is just so good in the feeling that I didn't even mind about the humiliation that I am feeling.
**Never have I ever sang on a videoke**
I have. @carisdaneym2 can testify to that. I'm also not a good singer and I'm really shy when others can hear my voice, that's why when there are other people, I don't sing at all. But **Cardo's** 18th birthday happened and I don't know what kind of spirit get into me that they were able to make me sing on the videoke. Or is it consider singing at all? I mean, I'm really out of tune and it was more like shouting than singing for I really did sing **total eclipse of the heart** with all my heart, and at the top of my lungs. Lol.
**Never have I ever film myself singing**
I have. As I was saying, I don't want anyone to hear me singing but this is another thing that I have done because of that organization I am applying to. And this is not just singing normally, imagine me singing **"Today My Life Begins"** *sadgirl version*. And another all out video I made is the one with **props**. Like I have the **tripod as my mic stand** and I have our **broom** *(walis tambo)* **as my guitar**. Then I sang **"When I Dream About You"** with so much energy and hype. And no, I won't be sharing photos or videos, just use your imagination and feel free to laugh about what I did.
**Never have I ever tried public speaking**
I have. I can be really noisy but delivering a speech with many audience is a different thing. But somehow, I did it. Maybe because it's just few teachers, the principal, the guest speaker, some parents and my batchmates who are listening to me as I deliver my speech. I did it, yay!
**Never have I ever perform alone in public**
I have. This was something that I was able to do in the past. Since I cannot dance nor sing, declamation is the one that I performed on the talent portion of that pageant that I mentioned above.
**Never have I ever buy on the school canteen alone or go at the comfort room alone**
I have. Before, I can't even go out of the classroom alone. I'd rather endure my hunger than to go to the canteen alone and I'd rather hold my pee than to go to the CR alone. College happened and I guess, I can be a little independent now. Actually, I think I now have more than courage that I'm not even aware of. I can even go to the faculty office and face our professors alone. I can now do things alone which I thought I can't because all my life, I have always been dependent to my family and friends.
**Never have I ever called on the guidance office**
I have. Okay, I admit I'm kind of a naughty student but I wasn't called because I have caused some trouble, I was called because of always going late to school. On Junior High School, there's this form for late comers where we need to sign before the guard can let us in on the school. And me, being such a good student never missed a sign on that form. Yes, I'm always late and **I'm not proud of it**. So then one time, when there are so many late students that it became so alarming, we were all gathered by the guidance counselor and we heard a very very long lecture from her that we end up missing our first class. *"Once is enough, twice is too much, three is very much."* That was her exact words which I can never forget.
I think I have signed way too much late form back then that I almost wasn't able to get my clearance so that I can enroll at Senior High School.
**Never have I ever say a curse/cuss**
I have. But only once. It was when I am on 3rd grade when I was able to say that **PI** word. I remember my cousin was teasing me and cursing me that time so I have to do the same. Just some petty fight but I don't feel good about saying it. I don't live in such a conservative environment, I always hear my relatives saying that as if that it is normal but I was never encouraged to say it. Even before that I still wasn't a Christian. That was just one time and I don't plan to say it again. I think, the closest to bad word that I have said is *"what the heck?"*, but no, that's not even bad. I often say that as my expression.
**Never have I ever been asked by my teacher to stand during the whole class hours**
I have. I'm telling you, I am not really the goodie goodie student. I belong to those group who makes a lot of noise, who have mouths that cannot be stopped. But I wasn't called to stand because of that. I was on Grade 9 back then, and the responsible me didn't do my homework so teacher asked us to stand. And yes, it's not just me who didn't make an assignment. Lol. There's also this situation when all of us in the class were asked to stand. It was on our Filipino subject and we have to recite a poem. No one in the class memorizes it so we decided to write the copy of the poem on a bond paper and we posted it at different parts of the classroom. There's one stanza per page and we posted it on the back of the canvass, below the teacher's table, on the window at the side and on the wall at the back.
And then we have this classmate who is so bad at acting that our teacher noticed that he's reading something and then we're busted. But our class was so solid that no one admits on who have written all that. It's all our fault so all of us received the punishment for our actions. Lol
*Now, this made me realize to just write a separate article about my high school life. So much memories on that time of my life.*
There you have it folks! **10 things that I did that never did I thought that I can.** It feels nostalgic to write this one and this is just so fun. This made me think that going out of our comfort zone isn't that scary at all. Yes, it's hard, but look at the bright side, it can also be fun.
From being such a shy girl who's hiding on her shell, I can't believe that I was able to do all those things I listed above. So to all of you reading this, there is so much more that we can do, we just need to have the courage to finally step out of our comfort zone and to try new things. We are greater than we think we are.
And it's a wrap people. Thanks to @Khairro and @WanderingMedStudent for tagging me into this challenge. You guys can also read their own version of it. And you just have to scroll on the homepage of this site and you'll surely see more users who also participated in this challenge.
You might wanna make your own version too if you still haven't.
***Thanks all for reading this far, and as always, take care! :)***
CdA Part IV: Her Smile
Part 1: **Concierto de Amor** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/concierto-de-amor-354b4b80
Part 2: Concierto de Amor: The Encounter https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/concierto-de-amor-the-encounter-0873360a
Part 3: CdA: Homecoming https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/cda-homecoming-cd3214ec
"What did just happened?" Gabe was so surprised to see her right there but he was more surprised when she suddenly ran away from him. "Wait, what? Did she thinks I'm a stalker?" Gabe thought to himself so he go after her to defend himself.
He walks towards her door but then stopped midway thinking that he's more likely to seem like a stalker if he go after her. Also, it might be an invasion of her privacy that's why he decided not to proceed.
Scratching the back of his head, he started to walk back home but stopped when he hears a hesitant voice coming from her, "Hello? May I help you?" He turned around slowly and attempted to step forward but for some reason, it feels like his legs have a life on its own that it runs so fast, just to go far away from her.
"Gabe?! What happened to you? Why are you running?" His mother asked as he entered their house panting. "Have you seen a ghost? Is someone after you?", his mom exaggeratedly asked.
"Ma, Melody is there", Gabe replied.
"Huh? What? Where? Are you dreaming? As in Melody? The famous singer? Your ultimate crush?"
"Ma! Stop teasing me. I'm just a fan. That's it. And she ran away as she saw me. She probably thinks I'm her stalker because we just encountered each other last night, she saw me at the gas station." Gabe told his mom excluding the story about how he messed up with the gas pump to avoid his mom's teasing.
But his mom can be really annoying. They're having their breakfast on their table and his mom just couldn't stop messing with him. She told what happened to his father and siblings and now, all of them are laughing at him. Poor Gabe, being the youngest and the only son in his family, he became their favorite subject to bully.
Afternoon came and her mom cannot be stopped. She says she will go to Melody's place and that she will ask for a selfie. She also brought a cake that she bake saying that she'll give it to her.
Gabe tried to stop her because it's embarrassing but she just won't listen to him.
"Come on, why don't you come with me? You're wasting the chance to meet her. And why don't you give those fanarts in your room that you made for her?"
"Just go, Ma. Whatever. I told you, she thinks I'm her stalker." Gabe said as he decided to just sleep in his room because he's still tired from driving last night. He feels like all his energy was spent after receiving so much teasing from his family.
He lies down on his bed, put his arms to cover his eyes as he tries to sleep. Few minutes later and he still can't sleep. His mind is drifting about what disaster can his mom do as she visits Melody. "Mom is surely giving me a headache!".
After countless tries to sleep, he gets up in defeat and decided to just draw. He walk towards his study table at the corner of his room, sits on his chair, opened the drawer on the table to get his sketchpad only to find out that it is missing.
He looks at the other drawers but he still can't see it. Then he remembers what his mom told him earlier, "fanarts...."
"Geez. Mom will really be the death of me! She must've bring it with her."
Without hesitation, Gabe follows her mom at Melody's to get back his sketchbook. Melody can't see that. It was his drawings of her since they were high school and there are also some corny letters that he made for her in there.
As he reach the rest house, he knocks at the door and he was welcomed by Sebastian.
"How may I help you?" Sebastian said.
"Is Melody in here?" he asks.
"What do you need from her? Does she know you? Aren't you the guy from earlier?" Sebastian asked him without enthusiasm.
"Ah, yes... Ah no, she doesn't know me. Actually, I'm looking for my mom. Her name's Amelia, is she in here?"
"Oh. The nice lady who brought cake for Melody? Yes, she's inside. Come in." Sebastian said, still not having a smile on his face, as he opens the door to let him in.
Gabe took a step forward until he's finally inside. He roams around his eyes and there she saw his mom at the sofa, beside her is Melody and they are talking animatedly as if they are so close. He walked slowly towards them and when he looks at what Melody is holding, his eyes widened. He was frozen on his place and he couldn't make his feet take a step.
He looks at his sketchpad that Melody is holding, then he looks at his mom. He looks again on his sketchpad and finally on Melody. But the supposed to be just a quick look becomes a stare as he bacame mesmerized the moment he saw her smiling genuinely at him.
There you have it folks. It's already the 4th installment of this collaborative story written by yours truly along with @meitanteikudo . If this is your first time reading this, I suggest that you read the first 3 parts first, links are attach at the beginning of this post. You know the drill, you just have to click it and you'll be directed to that part of the story.
Let me know your thoughts about the flow of this story on the comment section below. :)
Also, I just want to thank you all for supporting this little project of ours. Please tune in for the following parts that we're gonna post. Thanks for reading this far, and as always, take care!
A Call for a Change
***"Balik doon! One way dito. Bumalik ka doon kung ayaw mong maticket-an"***
`Go back! It's one way here. Go back or else I'll issue you a violation ticket.`
For the last three weeks, that's what I always hear outside our store. Our store is located at the corner of our block and the road on our side is one way. But since it's not really the main road and there's no one to monitor the motorists, that one way didn't happen. There's a lot of violators and the violations just became a normal scenery each day.
When finally, a traffic enforcer was assigned to monitor that road. It's only one enforcer with a megaphone with him. And everytime he'll see someone who's going the opposite way, the lines above, that's what he always says.
Based on what I can see, the response of the motorists to this "sudden" change varies. Some abide immediately, may it be whole or half heartedly, but there are also many who are resistant to it.
In relation to real life, there are some aspects in our lives that needs to change. And this change also comes in different forms. It can be in a form of failure, problems, and so many other things that you yourself can figure out.
We all know that change is inevitable but accepting change isn't the easiest thing to do, but it is necessary therefore we should always be resilent and adaptable to change.
***Now, you must be asking, why change? Is there something wrong with what I do? Am I doing things wrong?***
And this is what I want for us to reflect today. Is there some aspects in our lives that we think we are doing right but it's not? Somehow, are we like those motorists who continuously violates the rules because no one is correcting them?
What I'm pertaining above doesn't literally means laws. For instance, what I'm doing wrong right now is that I sleeo so late at night, and just because I'm not "yet" feeling its effects on my body so I continue to do so. I know it's not right but since there is nothing bad happening to me, why would I stop?
But now that I'm becoming health coscious, I realized that this needs to change.
Now that I just talked about it, let me proceed to my second point highlighting **how hard it is to change**.
That may be the reason why many are resistant to change. It's because we're already used to doing our old ways that it's hard to break that habit or lifestyle.
For our response, we can be like those motorists who doesn't want to follow the rules so they end up getting a violation ticket. Or we can obey, take the longer way, but still, we'll reach our destinatiom in the end.
In short, most of the time, we should really resort to change.
Going back to my question above, a call for a change can happen too even if we're not doing something wrong. There are just those times that the path we are taking isn't the one for us to take that's why we have to redirect.
This change I am talking about right now is failure. And me being a believer that "*closed doors often leads us to the right one*" is telling you that if the door won't open for you, if you fail to take your dream course, if you weren't hired on the job you are applying for then change, redirect, open the next door until you find the right one.
I honestly don't know what I'm blabbering about anymore for the reason that I was typing this one on my phone while we were on the way to our store and now we just arrived in here, I was interrupted so I became distracted and then tada, I just lost my thoughts that I want to tell you. 🤦♀️
With that, allow me to end with these ***closing thoughts.***
Change is something that we will always have, it is something that we will always experience. The world is constantly changing, even us, we are changing. The best we could do is to always be open for change and let's try to see it in a positive light that change means development and it is a good thing.
Instead of being resistant to change, let's try to keep up with it. It's hard but we are made to adapt. And if we put our mind into it, we can definitely do it.
Hey there folks! This is my first time writing an article to a phone. Lol. It's not bad but I still prefer to type in laptop. 😂
Anyways, I appreciate you guys reading this far. Thank you and take care. :)
Hey daddy, chair up!
***Hey daddy,***
We met in here through my article Can we be friends?. I dig up into your comment and this is what you exactly told me https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/can-we-be-friends-678d4125
*To end this little rumblings, I would like to be friends with you* ***Mary the Wise.***
With that, I instantly became wise. At least, it makes me feel one. But you know what, you're the real wise man in here. With your diverse articles that are really fascinating, not to mention that you graduated with flying colors. *(Is that a secret? Lol)*
Seriously though, no one will disagree with me about you being wise. Can't even reach how you think sometimes. Another LOL. And you're so consistent in here since day 1. You never ran out of ideas about what to write. You even provide prompt for us so that we could have ideas.
And then there's this Letters of the Heart *(I still haven't read all of it though. hehe)* https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-prologue-e5113ab0
**Letter no. 1 : I Like Taken Guys** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-1-c9412c43
**Letter no. 2 : The One I Love or the One Who Loves Me** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-2-c6bfc85d
**Letter no. 3 : Toxic Love Affair** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-3-toxic-love-affair-50138fbb
**Letter no. 4 : On to The Next One** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-4-on-to-the-next-one-aa95388d
**Letter no. 5 : Finding THE ONE** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-5-finding-the-one-435ecd7d
**Letter no. 6: Ethical Conundrum** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-6-ethical-conundrum-885f0bb3
**Letter no. 7 : Moving On** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/letters-of-the-heart-7-moving-on-8c03c021
**Letter no. 8 : Love's Time Limit** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/loth-8-loves-time-limit-aff28ed6
**Letter no. 9 : When Bridge Falls Down** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/when-the-bridge-falls-down-db0b0cfe
**Letter no. 10 : First Date Shenanigans** https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/loth-10-first-date-shenanigans-977d4602
`Here's a must read for us all. Some thoughts to ponder. And if you still have some thoughts or questions that you want to be addressed, just keep them coming and the professor will answer that. Right, professor?`
**You're the wise one. Period.**
I remember you asking me some stuffs on your early days in here. Lol. Just some random stuffs about the platform and whatnots. I must say, I feel so knowledgeable that time. Lol. I mean, you're way ahead than me 'coz you're my grandpa but then I went here first so in that sense, I'm somehow ahead than you. It doesn't matter though. Just wanna blabber about it. Hehe
Another thing that I think everyone of us can agree is about how smooth of a talker are you. *Right, folks?*
Funny how I always open your posts thinking it is a serious one and then there I'll found out that it's just another pick up line. 🤦♀️
And oh, how can I forget, Mr. Nickname, that's you! Let's just settle for Mr. Nickname 'coz it'll be too many to mention. Right, Mr. Rhyme? Lol.
Anyhow, I'm now lost typing this. I really don't know what to say but your thoughts on a rainy day made me write this one. Thanks for giving us a peek on your personal thoughts and what you have within you. https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/thoughts-on-a-rainy-day-b6b53b59
I know your doing fine but I do hope that you're sky will be as bright as you are. Not grey but a bright blue sky.
I'm already shy to continue writing this one so I'll just end it here. (Why am I even writing this again?)
***Hey daddy, cheer up!*** That's just really what I wanna tell you. Sending all our chairs right here so **chair up**! And hey, you deserve a break. :)
*Hey daddy, told you I'm gonna make a letter for you. LOL. I don't know if this one's considered a letter though. Won't mention you, everybody knows who you are already. LOL*
And to everyone out there who's stuck on a gloomy weather, who's sky is black, or grey, or something that isn't bright. Cheer up, folks! I'm not gonna ask how are you. Instead, I am reminding you to take it easy. Take a break, you deserve it.
And me being a self-proclaimed negativity absorber who happens to have a very positive outlook in life is ready to listen to your stories, rants, or whatever. So if you guys need someone to talk to, come on, ***let it out, I'm all ears.***
Reach me at:
Telegram - @marygoaroundd https://t.me/@marygoaroundd
Twitter - @immaryandmerry https://twitter.com/immaryandmerry
noise.cash - immaryandmerry https://noise.cash/u/immaryandmerry
Read these to start with #Club1BCH
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
Lol. I'm hesitant to published this article or not but whatever. Chair up, folks!
***Thanks for reading this far and as always, take care. :)***
Dear Daddy; Love, Angel
**06 April 2001**
Dear Daddy,
Hi Daddy! Mom says I will be on primary next school year. And I have a medal for being the outstanding student. I miss you, Daddy. Go home soon.
Love, *Your Angel*
**31 March 2002**
Dear Daddy,
I'm in grade 1 now. We will have our recognition ceremony next week and I'm the top 1. I'm going to make you proud Daddy. I hope to see you soon.
Love, *Your Angel*
**15 May 2003**
When will you go home Daddy? It's already my summer vacation. I'll be in 3rd grade next school year. Mom says we're going to the beach today. I really hope that you can be with us.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**03 June 2004**
Dear Daddy,
I'm already in grade 4 Daddy and today is our first day of school. I will study hard and be successful for you. I really miss you a lot. My classmates are asking me about your whereabouts. They are also bullying me about not having a father but don't worry Daddy. I don't care about them. They are just insecure because I'm smarter than them. See you soon, Daddy.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**05 October 2005**
Dear Daddy,
Daddy! I just won the Math competition. I will study more with my teacher because I'm going to compete on regionals next month. I also joined the school paper last month and tried sports writing. I wrote about a basketball game we watched, you like that, right? You used to watch it a lot on our TV back then.
My birthday is near. I hope that you can come. I miss you, Dad.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**02 April 2006**
Dear Daddy,
Today is the day! It's my graduation day and I made it Daddy! I'm the class valedictorian. I really wish you can walk me on the stage and you'll put my medal on me. I included you on my speech even though I know you won't hear it. I love you, Daddy. This award is for you.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**04 June 2007**
Dear Daddy,
Hey, Dad. I'm on high school now. Today is our first day and I am so nervous. Mom enrolled me on a big school and I am part of the special section. I heard there's a lot of intelligent student in here coming from different school but I will do my best.
I am also looking forward to meeting more friends. Most of my friends from primary goes to another school. And some of them who also enrolled here do not belong to my class. I don't know what will happen with my High School life but they say this is the best so I'll just gonna enjoy the ride and update you about it.
I miss you a lot.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**15 December 2009**
Dear Daddy,
Happy birthday. I really hope I can celebrate it with you there. I'm already 3rd year. There's a lot of things that have happened. I now have such a big circle of friends and High School Life is really the best.
I'm still joining competitions and just this year, I was promoted as the editor in chief in our school paper. One more year and I'll be done with High School. I'm now thinking on what course should I take. I promise you I'll be a lawyer. That's your dream for me right? Should I take Political Science or Legal Management on college? Either way, I'll still be a lawyer. I'll work hard on that.
For now, I'll just study hard. Few more years and you can be with us. I'm still waiting for you, Dad. You are the best Daddy in the world. I love you so much. Talk to you soon!
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**04 April 2010**
Dear Daddy,
Time flies so fast. I'm now a graduating in High School. We don't have classes anymore. We're just practicing for our graduation. And I have a surprise for you. Guess what? I made it! I'm the class valedictorian. I really hope that you can accompany me to the stage this time but I know you can't.
I'm so excited about college, Dad. I'm already eyeing some great universities where I can study. And by the way, I decided to go with Political Science. Also, I already took an exam to many institutions hoping that I'll gain a scholarship so that mom wouldn't have a hard time paying for my educational expenses.
We both miss you so much. How many years has it been? I'm still hoping and praying Dad. Take care always.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**01 August 2011**
Dear Daddy,
Daaaaaad! I can't believe it. I'm going to study at my dream university! And I also have a scholarship so mom won't have anything wo worry about. I promise you I'll do well in here. I will do everything that I can. I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to my dreams now.
I can't contain my excitement. This is really it Dad. This is it. I'm going to see you soon and I'm going to fulfill my promise to you. Till next time, Daddy.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**14 September 2013**
Dear Daddy,
I'm now on my third year and I'm having a really hard time with my studies. I don't want to complain but some of our professors are really hard to please. I am already doing my best but I feel like it's not enough.
Today, I failed on my term exam. This is not my first time failing but I feel so bad this time. Did I make the right choice? Is it the right course for me? This is so hard Dad. I'm studying really hard but it is never enough.
I feel like I'm going to fail you. Can you send me some motivation, Dad? I have to keep going I know. But right now, I really don't know what to do anymore.
I wish you were here to hug me and comfort me just like when I was a kid. I need you now, Daddy.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**08 June 2014**
Dear Daddy,
It feels like it's just yesterday when I'm crying so hard because of so much struggles on my college life. Next week is already our graduation. I can't believe that I was able to made it. I'm not graduating with flying colors but I hope you're still proud at me.
I am still hoping that you can join me on the stage but I know it's not possible. My journey doesn't end here, Dad. I'll start to prepare for the LSAT and I assure you I'll pass that. I know I can do it that. Just few more years, and we'll achieve our dreams.
I want to tell you more stories about me but I already need to prepare for school. I still have few requirements to do for my graduation. See you when I see you and I promise to tell you all those stories until you want me to stop talking anymore.
I love you always, Dad.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**07 November 2016**
Dear Daddy,
I'm sorry if I haven't been writing at you for quite a while now. I'm already on my 2nd year at law school and I'm getting stressed day by day. But I can do this, for you.
I didn't know I'll be this busy. I feel like my mind is exploding because of so many cases I have to digest. Provisions are juggling in my head and I barely sleep. This is the only time that I don't want you to see me because I look like I'm a walking zombie. So don't be sad if I don't attach a photo of me this time.
I'm actually having a hard time but I definitely won't give up. 2 more years, I can do this Dad. You'll be proud of me.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**01 June 2018**
Dear Daddy,
Hey Dad! I wanna cry right now. I survived, Dad! I survived! I made it to law school. You'll have you Attorney soon. Mom is so proud of me also. Our other relatives prepared a small celebration for me. I owe it all to you and to mom.
This feels so surreal. I know it's not the end yet but I can already see the finish line. And I know you're there at the finish line. I can feel it. I'll reach it, Dad. See you there.
Love, *Your* *Angel*
**29 April 2020 - Present Time - BAR Exam Result**
As I read all my Little Angel's letter for me, I can't help it but to shed a tear. I have missed so much happenings in here life. I wasn't able to watch her grow. I wasn't able to guide her well. I wasn't able to join her on her success, and be there for her when she's feeling down.
I only watched her grow through the photographs that her mom will send me along with her letters. That's never enough but I have to settle for that. One thing I can be thankful for is that her love for me never faltered despite my shortcomings as his father. I don't deserve this so much love from her.
Few years ago, Angel had a disease and we need huge sum of money to sustain her medications after her operation. Finances shouldn't be a problem for us but that was the time when our business isn't doing good. Investors pulled out their investment and the whole company has been liquidated. Problems hit me at the same time that I didn't know what to do.
One night, I tried to drink to forget all of our problems even just for one night. But while I was driving home, I was so wasted that I had caused a huge accident that causes many casualties. I don't exactly know what happened because the next thing I know, I was already being beaten up at the prison.
The next morning, I was sober with my whole body aching, when everything sink in to me. I have killed innocent lives and damaged many properties. I can chose to settle but there's a huge sum I need to pay and I don't have that much money anymore. That is for my Angel's medication. So cases after cases were filed against me. I couldn't afford to hire a great attorney also but I can't afford the fee. What was given to me was a public Attorney that couldn't even defend me.
In the end, I was sentenced with 20 years of imprisonment. I'm just glad that I have saved enough money on Angel's trust fund so she and her mom wouldn't have to worry on their day to day expenses.
What happened before was my fault and I have already paid the price for what I did. I would be forever sorry for the crime the I committed. Intentionally, or not.
Today, I have already completed all my days in prison. Carrying all her precious photos and letters, I proceed to the building where the bar exam results will be presented. I looked around and look for her, and there they are, the women of my life, my wife and my child.
Together, we looked intently at the screen and the moment that I saw her name, I can't help it but to cry and to hug both of them. She made it and I could never be prouder. I poured out all my emotions that I've been holding to for so long. I have missed so much events on her life but I'm glad that finally, I'm with her as I witnessed her finally achieve her dream.
I can finally witness it personally. I have waited for this for so long and I just can't contain my happiness. I made some mistakes in the past and I can't do anything to correct it. What I can do for now is to be the father that I wasn't able to do to my beloved Angel.
Finally, no more longing for both of us.
End.
I appreciate you guys reaching this far. Thank you and take care. :)
Solve your problems as easy as washing the dishes
Washing the dishes is such a mundane thing to do. I do wash dishes on a day to day basis. Being the official dishwasher at home *(because I don't cook)*, washing the dishes became part of my daily life.
Well, there are still days where I don't do it but it rarely happen. Washing the dishes is not the most exciting thing to do. There are times when I really feel lazy about washing it, there are times when I'm doing it half-heartedly and there are really those times when I can't find the enthusiasm as I do it. Washing the dishes with a heavy heart, that's how I call it. Lol.
But no matter how I feel about it, there's no way that I can escape it. My tactics about avoiding it isn't working anymore. No matter what I do, the plates will just patiently wait for me as they sit calmly on our sink.
Well, I'm just exaggerating about what I said above. It is true that there are really times when I don't want to wash the dishes but later on, I have come to like it. It became somehow therapeutic for me, for some reason I feel calm as I feel the water flowing into my hands. And most importantly, I have found this **personal philosophy** about ***washing the dishes as a step by step process on solving our problems.***
***How so? Read further to find out.***
Day by day I have come to enjoy washing the dishes. As to what I've said, I find it somehow therapeutic. The time I spent doing it, is a time well spent for it is always giving me a time to think things through and I always end up with nice realizations just like what I'm about to share to you right now.
First, **consider all those dirty dishes as our problems**. From glasses, spoon, fork, plates, pan and casserole. Those are our all sorts of problems. From small ones to big one, **from the easiest one to the hardest one.**
And what do we do first when we are washing the dishes? Of course, we **rinse** it first to remove some dirt and at the same time, **arrange** it according to its category.
Since there must be some leftovers on the plates, we have to rinse it first. Then we put all the glasses together, as well as the utensils and the plates. There are times where we are only washing a few dirty dishes but here are also times when we hit the jackpot, as I call it. Or simply having so many dishes to wash that you feel like you work as a dishwasher on a restaurant.
In reality, there are also times where we only have few or lots of problems. And the best way to deal with it is to **clear our perspective first**, sort it out, classify easy to solve problems and separate it from those big ones.
*This can also be applicable to tasks. Small easy tasks and some hard time consuming tasks.*
Arranging done, now that we can already see it clearly, next step is to **wash it** with dishwashing liquid. First to wash like what all of us has been thought are the glasses. For they are the cleanest and the easiest to wash. Like in reality, so that we can **immediately eliminate** some of our problems and tasks, let's solve first the easy ones so that the number or our problems can be lessened. In that way, it won't appear to be a lot because we have already eliminated some of the easy ones.
**From small problems**, then there comes the **bigger ones** like the plates. Well, they are not really that hard to solve but it's size can be overwhelming. We might feel intimidated on this kind of problem but when we actually face it, we'll be surprised that we could actually solve it.
*Now, where are we?* We just finished the easy and intimidating problems right? As easy as that. The key here is to just arrange everything, put it in order so that we'll know what to prioritize.
But of course, we're not done yet. Those oily pan and casseroles, the **tough ones.** This is what I hate the most when I'm washing the dishes. This may took me some time before I can remove it's oiliness. And just like our problems, these can be persistent. You'll try and try to solve it but it just wont budge. But at the end of the day, we can still finish washing the dishes the same as we can solve our problems. It might be hard to solve but let's be **double persistent** than they are. No giving up, it might took time but just keep on trying and you'll see, you just made it in the end.
Another thing, you think that you're already done, but there's your one family member that was so slow to eat. So that when you're about to wrap up on your washing time, there comes another dirty plate that will come. You just solve that problem and yet it's there again. Annoying eh? But what can we do but to wash it, face it solve it. And now we're finally done.
And I just want to highlight too the **biggest factor** on why we were able to do it. Consider the act of actually washing it as our **effort** to solving the problems. If we just stare the whole day at the plates, nothing will happen. But if we move, arrange it and try to solve the problems, that's when we will see some progress.
Lastly, washing won't be made possible if there's no water available. And that's the Lord. In solving problems, it's not just our effort that matters. We can act on it as much as we want but as **John 15:5** says, *apart from Him, we can do nothing*. His support is essential and only with Him that we can overcome it all.
*Do you think that we are finally done now?* Of course not. We just washed the dirty dishes after breakfast. **Another batch** will come on lunch and on dinner. It won't end. It never stopped. The moment it stopped, it means we're not eating, or worst, we're not breathing.
**Problems are part of life**. It's already heavy the way it is so let's not look at it as heavy as we think it is. Instead, let's have this positive outlook and try to look at it as something that we can solve as easy as washing the dishes.
It might take time but all we have to do is to act on it. Arrange it, move one step at a time, be patient and enjoy the ride. We got this. You got this!
Hey there folks! I hope that you were able to picture what I am trying to tell you. Life is already hard at it is, let's not make it any harder by not entertaining those negative thoughts that we might have in mind. Let's all be positive and just take it easy. It can help so that things may appear a little bit lighter than what it actually weights.
Just a little change on perspective and we can view the same thing differently.
And by the way, this article might already be familiar to some of you for the reason that I have already published a similar article to this back then on my early days here at the platform. Only that, I think what I made before was poorly written and I feel like I missed a lot of things which I wasn't able to mention in there. But anyway, you can check that out on this link --> Washing Dishes: A Step by Step Approach to Solve Problems https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/washing-dishes-a-step-by-step-approach-to-solve-problems-c95cf3a3
***Anyhow, thanks for reading this far. And as always, take care! :)***
Read these to start with #Club1BCH
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
Concierto de Amor: The Encounter
Hey folks! This is a collaborative work with @meitanteikudo. This is already the 2nd installment of the story so before you proceed into reading this, read the other part first by clicking this link --> Concierto de Amor https://read.cash/@meitanteikudo/concierto-de-amor-354b4b80
Stuck in the traffic late at night, that's what Gabe hates the most. The glare of the lights on his eyeglasses is blinding his sight. He just spent an overtime at work to settle some paperwork before he finally took his leave.
Now that all work is done, he's currently on his way to his hometown where he plans to stay for his 7 days vacation. His mom is bugging him for quite a while now to take a break from working non-stop until he finally gave in to her.
He turned on his car's stereo "*Oh oh. Only for you. Oh oh only for you"* and was welcomed with a sweet voice that he likes the most. Humming softly, following the song, it calms him down as he continue to drive.
He still got a long way ahead of him when he noticed that he's running out of gas. Luckily, he saw a gas station just before he enters the express way but hesitated to go there when he noticed that it is self service. It was actually his first time in a self service gas station but he still proceeds to it because the next gas station is in the middle of the express way and it is still few kilometers away from him.
“It doesn’t look that hard. I’ll figure it out.” That’s what he says to himself as he gets off his car to refill his tank. He grabs the pump, stared at it, and wonders how it works. But after few minutes of staring into it, he still can't figure out how it works.
Tired from work, he looks helpless right there as he struggle about figuring out how does that pump works. "Why does it seem so easy when I'm seeing a gasoline boy do it for me?" That's what he is thinking while he is still struggling to refill gas on his tank. If only he can see himself, he looks like a lost dumb boy trying hard to think about what to do.
Looking helpless out there, he was stunned when he heard a voice. "Excuse me...", just that mere voice and he knows who it is. He looks on her face and he's right, it is none other than Melody who just spoke. She is his celebrity crush, the one whom he is supporting since the start.
He was stunned and he doesn't know how to respond. “Am I seeing what I am seeing?” That’s what his whole system is screaming. He partly wants to be a fanboy at the moment but he was frozen with embarrassment. "Of all places, of all people, of all situation, why now?" As he look at Melody’s face that is full of amusement, probably making fun of him, he just can’t help it but to pray for the ground to open up and swallow him alive.
Everything happened so fast, the moment he gets back into his senses, he only sees Melody’s back walking away from him. Phew. His system was so alive on the next few hours as he was driving on his way home. That was indeed such an unforgettable experience, but it is so embarrassing the he wishes he can just forget about it.
The embarrassment keeps him awake as he drives in the middle of the night, until he finally arrives at their home. He was so awake that the tiring day at work and the long drive isn't enough to beat him up. His system is still very much alive until he finally fell asleep overcoming his embarrassment with the idea that she probably won't remember him.
Gabriel is a geek. He’s fun to be with, but such an awkward person on the first meet. He has been admiring Melody since they were high school. They are actually schoolmates but they never really met. He's one year ahead from her. He usually hears her when they are practicing in the music room and since then, he was like captivated by her voice.
That's how he gets that huge crush he have for Melody. He’s not someone whom you can call a certified fanboy. He is just a lowkey fan, though him, admiring Melody isn’t really a secret. He supports her from the very beginning even without her knowing. Through the years, through ups and downs, he watches her from afar and supports her quietly.
He woke up early on the next morning, still disoriented. He gets up from his bed and grab the water bottle on his side table and drink straight from it. Few seconds later and all the things that happened last night just sank into him.
"Geez! That is so embarrassing!". But despite the embarrassment, his heart is still happy for seeing her up close. Never in his wildest dreams that he sees that he will be able to have an interaction with her.
Before his thoughts about her consume him, he finally gets down from his room and go straight on their kitchen where he found his mom cooking. He just greeted her good morning since she wasn't able to see him went home last night because it's already late.
Their house is near the beach front, so while waiting for their breakfast, he decided to go for a walk on the shore first before the sun finally rise up.
While walking, his mind can't help it but to think of her. Of how she looks like as he saw her up close. She has the most angelic face but he also noticed the tear stains on it. Her eyes is also puffy, probably from crying...
He just continue to walk near the shore until he reach the place where there's a rock formation. He always go there and sit there to watch the sunrise. But as he is approaching in there, he saw a silhouette of a girl sitting on his spot. He halted on his step and decided to just go back when the girl turned his face towards him. Once again, he was stunned. He saw her eyes slightly widened and then he was surprised when she suddenly smiled. "What is Melody doing in here? Did she just smiled at me?".....
Hey again folks! There you have it, **Concierto de Amor: The Encounter**. I feel so nervous and at the same time excited with this collaboration. I don't know where this will bring us for we are just going with the flow on where will our characters will lead us.
What makes me nervous too is that this is just the first time that I'll be writing a story with few chapters and with conversation. What I usually write is just a short story with all narration. This is new and this is real challenge for me so I do hope that you'll support us on this project.
Feel free to share your thoughts on the comment section. I would love to see your reactions in there.
***Thanks for reading this far, and as always, take care! :)***
07-07-21 - Welcome to my life.
Woke up with a loud knock on my door, that was probably my brother waking me up.
So I get up, went straight to the shower and take a bath.
I fix myself then sit on my spot, on our dining table where we had our breakfast.
At 9 am, we're already off the road, on our way to our job.
And then that's where the day officially begins.
One customer, two customers, three, four, until countless may come in.
You have to smile and keep them entertained.
Be polite, have patience, you should be it the whole day.
Lunch time will come and you'll thought it's finally break time
But that's when lots of customers will come in
The spoon from your mouth was just inches away, but it had to go back to your plate for another customer just came in
And there they are again.
3 pm came and that's when you'll realize you're already hungry
Turns out you just forgot to eat your lunch
Then it's busy hours again
Grumbling stomach, completely disregarded.
5 pm came near and work's hour is almost over...
or that's just what I wish?
Because the moment you clean up and is already one step away from the van
There comes another customer who's rushing
Then you'll have to go back to the store and turn the lights open
Trying hard to smile even though your mind isn't there anymore
It just cannot help but to think of the comfort of your home
Then finally after a long day, we are back at home.
But the day wouldn't just end there
There's these dishes on the sink that you'll have to put to its proper places
Then there are some chores that is left to do
So you won't have a choice but to continue to move and to work at home
7 pm and it's dinner time.
Then after that is washing time
I hit the jackpot again!
There are countless of dirty plates that I am washing
9 pm, I thought I can finally rest
Spend time at read.cash and continue to visit my friends
But I got to do my duty, and that is to babysit
11 pm, that was the time of his sleep.
Almost 12 pm and I am interacting on read.cash and noise.cash
I got to chat on our telegram group chat too
But I did remember that I still have to write
Choosing between two topics on my drafts, I end up with none.
And now I'm typing this one
Trying to write up all these thoughts I have in mind
It's way past my sleeping time
I should already be sleeping at this hour
Anyway, it's almost 3 am already
I didn't noticed that I have already shared you a story
Welcome to my life,
Such a busy day I had.
I don't know if I made sense at all but this is my life, and I welcome you to it. This has been my daiy routine each day. I sleep before 12mn though, sleep fairy won't just visit me today that's why I'm still up.
Anyways, I can already feel my eyes closing. It's a wrap for now folks. Will come back with a more sensible article tomorrow. This one is just the product of my unorganized thoughts.
I have already posted on my short post about how guilty I am to not be able to read all of your articles. But once again, let me take this opportunity to thank you all for supporting me even though I was not able to allot the same time you are giving me through reading my articles.
Your articles are just sitting here in my notification. Just be surprised when I pay your article that is already more than month old a visit. See you around folks. Thanks all for the support, I appreciate you guys, big time.
Catch up with you all soon. :)
***Thanks for reading this far, and as always, take care!***
Suggested reads for newbies:
Paying them back for the value they have given us https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/paying-back-for-the-value-they-have-given-us-ab482fbc
3C's to Practice here at read.cash https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/3cs-to-practice-here-at-readcash-91ce67e6
The Power of Tipping: Take Part of the BCH's Growth https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/the-power-of-tipping-take-part-of-the-bchs-growth-6266799e
Slice of life articles/life lessons:
Be your own mirror, self reflect! https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/be-your-own-mirror-self-reflect-f544a419
Money: A Trigger to Both Good and Evil https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/money-a-trigger-to-both-good-and-evil-03a11a86
Highlights and Realizations from the Book of Genesis https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/highlights-and-realizations-from-the-book-of-genesis-33fdfcf3
Questions: From Why to How https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/questions-from-why-to-how-9e9bc235
Darkness as an Opportunity https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/darkness-as-an-opportunity-9c470f21
Read these to start with #Club1BCH
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
just read @carisdaneym2 and @klird 's short posts and I thought I should make one also. Lol
Though I mostly respond to comments within the day, I am still guilty for not being able to read your every articles. I have been missing a lot for months now. And just like what the 2 folks I mentioned above have said, we still have a life outside this platform.
I have been busy with business these days and other personal matters at home. The only time I can spare here is at night and usually spend that writing my own article and replying to comments to my articles.
Actually, I have this daily reading activity of at least 10 articles but I feel like it's still not enough compared to all the support that I am getting from you guys. My notification is exploding, most of those are notifications from a week ago.
I just want to thank you all for your support. Thanks always for dropping by to my articles and for dropping your thoughts about it on the comment section. I also do appreciate every upvotes. And to my sponsors, thanks too!
It might took me a long time before I can finally catch up with your articles but rest assured i'll pay you guys a visit one of these days. thanks again and have a good day!
The Power of Tipping: Take Part of the BCH's Growth!
4 days ago, I have came across with @CrazyRichFilipina 's post on noise.cash wherein she shares how great she feels about giving tips in here. That was her first time giving tips and I can really feel her enthusiasm about sharing what she can afford to give. https://noise.cash/post/ln77w069
It was just so good to see someone who have that much enthusiasm about sharing. Big or small amount, our *every cents matter*. It is just so amazing how those cents can make so much power and can have a contribution to the growth of bitcoin cash.
***Today, let's talk about these*** *****3 powers that tipping can do.*****
**Support to co-writers**
There's a lot of reason why we give tips but let's put support as the number one on the list. We give upvotes to show our support to our co-writers in here. We give it because we appreciate their work and it is also our way to pay them back for the value they have given to us, for the knowledge that we gain through reading their articles. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/paying-back-for-the-value-they-have-given-us-ab482fbc
Giving upvotes has been very common in here. Personally, I give upvotes to almost all articles that I read and my upvotes depends on how I enjoyed the article and on how much penny I have left on my wallet. Also, I do not encourage tipping the same amount on every article for they have different values and some articles just deserve more. Not that I'm saying that some only deserve less though. I hope that you won't misunderstand.
But also, be sure to tip responsibly. Just like what @kli4d said on his article entitled "How can you respect an author?: A reader and a writer standpoint" https://read.cash/@kli4d/how-can-you-respect-an-author-a-reader-and-a-writer-standpoint-0d6b38ab
*Before tipping, be sure you truly enjoyed the article.*
Receiving upvotes is nice but in the end, I think all of us can agree that what matters more is that the person who have given you upvote truly reads and understands every word from your article that you wrote with all your heart.
Anyway, giving tips is truly a great support to our co-writers. I get motivated when I received tips and it makes me feel like I have written something that was able to add value to their knowledge.
*How about you? How do you feel when you receive upvotes?*
**Contribution to read.cash development**
I know that this is already a common knowledge to everybody in here but I have also encountered few users who wasn't aware of this yet.
As to what most of us know, everytime we give tips, 10% of it proceeds to read.cash funds and they are using it for the development of the platform. So, if you're also one of those users who were wondering why they aren't receiving the exact same amount of upvotes that they are getting, 10% of it goes to the site.
Read.cash truly gives us a platform where we can practice our craft and at the same time, it is giving us an opportunity to earn some free BCH on the side. *Isn't it amazing?* And to know that this platform is still young, those 10% that it is getting from us, they are also using it for our own benefit, so that the platform can improve that it might continue to exist for such a long time.
My stay here at read.cash is not that long yet. But basing from the experiences of those old users in here, the platform has a lot of development since then. From pointing system until the arrival of **TheRandomRewarder** which is mostly known as **Rusty**.
From what I can see, the platform is continuously evolving and it still have a big room for more developments. *Isn't it cool to see this platform still existing 10 years from now?*
*Through tipping, we are contributing to the development of this amazing platform.*
**Growth of Bitcoin Cash**
I'm not exactly cryptocurrency literate but I do understand basic economics. The demand and supply takes a big role on determining the price of BCH.
BCH have a limited supply and if the demand became higher, following the principle of the supply and demand, its price will also become higher.
More tips means that we are giving more BCH and all those BCH is adding to its market cap.
Going back to point #2, read.cash is a project aims to promote mass adoption to bitcoin cash and if we keep on using it, if more users are using it, the more people adapt to it, the more chance that the BCH's value can shoot through the roof.
The higher increase in demand may result to direct increase in the price. So those cents that we can spare, it's a big thing. It is powerful. *It is helping to the growth of BCH.*
`To those who's got more knowledge than me about crypto, please do correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you.`
That is how powerful your cents can become. Through upvoting, through giving tips, we are taking part to the growth of our beloved bitcoin cash. You see, every cent that we spent by upvoting, it's already a big help to the whole read.cash community. You only give a tip to a single user, but little did you know that you were able to help everyone on this platform and everyone that has faith and hodlers of BCH.
I'm not saying that tipping should be necessary. But if we can spare a few cents, let us give it with enthusiasm knowing that we are hitting many birds with one stone. Imagine, you're the one who gave the tip, but you're also one of the people who benefits from it. ***That is how powerful tipping is.***
*Hey folks! This is something that is really way out of my niche for like what I've just said, I'm still a crypto noob and there are still a lot of things that I need to learn about it. I do hope that I was able to deliver the message correctly. If you have noticed some mistakes, especially on the BCH's growth part, I would really appreciate it if you'll correct me.*
Thanks for reading this far, and as always, take care!
Feel free to write down you feedbacks about this article at the comment section below. :)
Read these to start with #Club1BCH
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
**Sources**
https://learn.tradimo.com/cryptocurrencies/crypto-value
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/how-cryptocurrency-prices-work-explained
heya. just wanna say thanks to Ate @Jane for offering me a sponsorship! I was really surprised to see a notifiction about having new sponsor earlier. Thanks, Ate Jane! :)
3C's to Practice here at read.cash
Hey folks! I have been observing the platform from time to time and from what I can see, both old and new users are doing something wrong without them realizing it. I really think it is unintentional but still, we have to correct those wrongs so that it won't happen again.
I am not an expert on this one, I am just speaking based on my perspective alone so feel free to read the whole thing that I am going to say in here then comment your thoughts about it later on at the comment section below.
With that, let me present and explain to you the *****3C's that we should be putting into practice at this platform.*****
**Credits**
Credits means *publicly acknowledging someone as a participant* in the production of something that is published. (Click this for the source) https://www.google.com/search?q=credits+meaning&oq=credits+meaning&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l9.3874j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
I guess I don't have to explain its definition any further assuming that we are all already aware of what does giving credits mean. But I think, what we are unaware of is the idea that we should always give credits to someone who took a participation for us to produce or published a single article.
Some of the users in here seems to forget this one. From giving credits to the photos we use, from sources of some information we input in our articles, and from failing to mention the user whom you get the idea about what to publish.
**Credits to photos.** Most of us only get photos from the internet so it would be really nice to give proper credits to the real owner of the photo. Well, most of us are giving credits but I think it's improper to just attach "*Photo from google, phot from pinterest, photo from pexels*" when we can also include the name of that someone who took the photo. This also isn't necessary when the image is free to use but it wouldn't hurt if we still give credits to them, right?
**Credits for the information.** When the article have some technical terms, definition, and some quotations from other people, organization or website, we should always include the sources from where we get the information. It is someone's intellectual property and just getting it without proper credentials is illegal and is considered plagiarism. I know most users are already aware with this one but I still find few users who failed to do this.
**Credits to co-writers.** It is already common to most of us to get ideas about what to write through reading the articles of others. But I have seen countless of articles having almost the same thought but there were no mentions about where did they get the idea.
This one is the most important thing I want to highlight on the first C. When we are reading articles and we got inspired by their article, it is just right and proper to mention that user and attach the link for his article.
That way, we could avoid conflicts and misunderstanding if ever that concern users will find the similarities between our articles. Also, even though it is your original idea but it so happened that you see an article related to your article, you should still mention that user.
Not only we are avoiding conflicts in here, but we are also giving our audience a different perspective on our topic if ever that they will visit that related article.
*Let's not deprive those people who deserves acknowledgement for their work. Give them credits!*
**Courtesy**
Courtesy is another term for respect and it means showing politeness on one's attitude and behavior towards others. (Click this for the source) https://www.google.com/search?q=define+courtesy&forcedict=courtesy&dictcorpus=en-US&expnd=1
As humans, it is possible that we may have different perspective. And since the users in here are also from different countries, we may also have different traditions. And even with religion, there are differences and we should learn to respect and accept those.
Aside from that, what I mean from courtesy is that we should always give back to the users in here.
And how we can pay back with others? To have a better explanation for this, you can read my previous article entitled "**Paying back for the value they have given us.**" (Click this to go directly to that article.) https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/paying-back-for-the-value-they-have-given-us-ab482fbc
In there, I have talked about ways on how we can pay back to others.
For my own ways of giving courtesy, I always make sure to leave a few cents to every articles that I have read. And if possible, I always leave my thoughts on the comment section so that they would know that I have read every words they say from top to bottom. In that way, I can also add value to their article by dropping a sensible comment. And of course, a thumbs up on their article is already a big help.
And to those people who is reading my article, as much as possible I am also rewarding their comment with upvotes and I always make sure to reply. It is just polite to respond to comments so, as long as you have something to say, say it.
Another thing, I just read from the article of @Eunoia earlier that there are few newbies who are afraid to give comments, so if it so happened that you are one of those users who's like that, Eunoia have given tips on how you can comment to an article. Click this link to go directly to his article --> COMMENT-MEND: How to Comment in Other's Article? https://read.cash/@Eunoia/comment-mend-how-to-comment-in-others-article-62a1448f
Going back, I also give my courtesy and appreciation to my readers by making an effort by going into their profiles and read some of their articles. I also subscribe to most of them.
*Don't just expect others to read your articles. If you want more reads, read more. Always practice respect and courtesy in this platform by giving courtesy through giving back to your valued audience and co-writers.*
**Camaraderie**
Camaraderie means mutual trust and **friendship** among people who spend a lot of time together. (Click this for the source) https://www.google.com/search?q=camaraderie+meaning&oq=camaraderie&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i433j0l8.3900j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
You probably are already having an earful about this for I have been talking about this for the nth time already. But I won't get tired encouraging all of you to practice this one. Consider your subscribers as your friends. Always interact on the comment section. Create relationship, build friendship.
Don't even try to be part of those published, leave and wait for tips gang. I am seeing a lot of users who's not interactive on the comment section. I have encountered few users who don't even reply to my comments on their articles. I have seen some users who's trying to gather audience yet failed to be an audience themselves.
I'm telling you, if your sole purpose here is to just earn, you wouldn't last long. You wouldn't grow. And you are wasting the opportunity to meet such amazing people whom you can consider your friends and family.
*Interact, engage, build a camaraderie! What you want to get from this platform, you should also willing to give it. Find friends, find your people, find your home, find a family. Read.cash is more than just a blogging platform where you can earn free bitcoin.cash.*
Once again, here are the **3C's** that we should practice in this platform.
Credits
Courtesy
Camaraderie
*Do not deprive those people from the credits they deserve, always practice giving courtesy through paying back, and don't be like a robot, you're a human, you should interact with people, build a camaraderie.*
Read these to start with #Club1BCH
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
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Be your own mirror, self reflect!
Few days ago, we have this one customer who returned an item she bought from us claiming that there's one piece missing on the set of the product which she bought. So we accepted the product and deducted the amount of it from what she needs to pay to us. We also apologized for not checking the product properly even though at the back of our minds, we're sure that it's complete because the packaging is even unopened yet.
But we disregard that thought for customers are always right and we believe her. On the next day after she returned the product, we received a phone call from her and that was her time to apologize because she said that she just found the missing product.
It's really no big deal and we understand but she was embarrassed and also ashamed for returning the item even though its her child's fault and maybe, partly her fault for not looking thoroughly for the product. It's all good now and as to what I've said, it's really not a big deal yet she was still apologizing for her mistake.
If only she looks around her home carefully, she might be able to see the missing product immediately and if only did that happen, she won't be feeling the embarrassment at all.
That made me realize that at some point, *we are sometimes like her.* There are times where we often failed to see our own mistake and we first look for others which we could blame.
I'm not saying it is good but I think looking for someone to blame is somewhat natural for us. Adam and Eve pointed out each other back then when they ate the forbidden fruit even though both of them are really wrong.
Also, for some reason, it is also easy for us to see the mistakes of others before we realized our own wrongdoings. Even me is guilty with this one. I can easily point out grammatical errors on the articles of others but me myself have those kinds of errors which I wasn't able to see.
We're all capable of being blinded by so many things that can keep us for owning our mistake. Even kids knows how to make up a reason to justify their wrong actions. *We blame others, we reason out, we are blind.* We always tend to make our own mistakes unseen.
So today, I am encouraging you to **be your own mirror**. A*lways look at yourself and reflect on your actions*. Be slow to speak and quick to listen.
We oftentimes failed to see what we've done wrong because we focus too much on what we see from others. Let us always make sure that when we speak, we don't do the same as to what they do, specially if we are criticizing someone.
Before, I am always quick to anger, specially if my brother was mad at me. You know, the typical mantra of kids which is the "***lagi nalang ako***" (*why is it always me? why is it always my fault?*) but then, when I think about it, maybe I am really the onw who is wrong. Because in the first place, he wouldn't get mad if I'm not doing anything wrong.
Before we make an action, before we put the blame to others, let us always reflect first on our actions. Let's not make any decisions hastily and always be careful not to hurt others with our words and actions.
We're not always right. Assess yourself, see if you're really right. And if it so happened that you are wrong, be brave enough to own up your mistake, offer apology, and make up for it.
*Before I finally end this, let me share this joke or more like a situation that is exactly illustrating what I am trying to say in here.*
There are these people who's in the line to but from a store. Then there's this guy who smells something bad. (bad breath) It's kinda annoying for him but since he doesn't want to offend that someone whom he smelled, he just turned around on the other side.
As he turned around, he became more annoyed for the smell is still there. He was about to approach the man but suddenly stopped when he just remembered that he's wearing a face mask, and he forgets to brush his teeth that morning and it is actually his breath that is stinking. LOL
***The main point in here is that before we even look at others, let's look first for ourselves, see if we are the one who's wrong, before putting others at blame.***
So I guess, I have to wrap this up here for now. I do hope that I was able to deliver my point well. This is just a random article which I was able to think of as I reflect to what happened on the store few days ago.
Anyways, I hope I didn't bore you with reading this one. If you want to add up some thought and if ever you see something wrong that I've said in here, feel free to said all that at the comment section below. I am very much willing to accept constructive criticism so that I can improve my writings better.
**For now, here are some of my previous articles which you can also read;**
Money: A Trigger to Both Good and Evil https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/money-a-trigger-to-both-good-and-evil-03a11a86
Goals to Grind on This Month of July - This article may be able to inspire you to plot your own goals too. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/goals-to-grind-for-this-month-of-july-d5ab7a24
From $20 a month, then it doubles, now it's triple - noise.cash earnings progress https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/from-20-a-month-then-it-doubles-now-its-triple-4ee39328
Highlights and Realizations from the Book of Genesis - this was my compilation of daily devotions last June. https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/highlights-and-realizations-from-the-book-of-genesis-33fdfcf3
Room 804 - A Short Story https://read.cash/@immaryandmerry/room-804-a-short-story-59ea5b4c
Read these to start with #Club1BCH
**Club1BCH - The Genesis** https://read.cash/@PVMihalache/club1bch-the-genesis-dbb27252
**Club 1BCH** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club-1bch-df96508b
**What Is #Club1BCH?** https://read.cash/@bmjc98/what-is-club1bch-914bdccd
**Club1BCH is Up!** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/club1bch-is-up-fbf69cde
**Thank you for reading this far. Have a great day! And as always, take care. :)**
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