Reminiscing memories with my grandma/12 days to go..
Article #106
October 06, 2022
Time flies so fast and now it's Thursday again, the sixth day of October. I am looking forward to this month because we will be going to celebrate the first year of *the Death Anniversary of our late Grandmother this coming October 18, 2022, and it's twelve days to go.*
She is our Lola Berena, a very kind and loving grandmother to all her **Apo's (grandchildren).**
"*Hey, what's up my beautiful Lola? I miss you so much and I know you are happy now with God in heaven. Almost one year since you left us but still like yesterday it happened."*
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Memories always remain...
We happened to live in the province when we are kids but you know, it was difficult to stay there because life there is too hard water supply is not available and we need to walk a distance to fetch some water, and at that time we don't have electricity. we only use kerosene or a candle as our lights at night. Until one day our parents decided to transfer to the city.
**The best memory that I always miss of my Lola is,** Every Christmas she visited us here in the city just to celebrate with us because we cannot travel with the whole family. we don't have enough money for the fare so she will be the one who will come to us. she brings some fruits and corn as her "pasalubong" to us. When we have our school vacation, we also come to the province to visit her and we stayed for a week and then back to the city again.
I took these photos many years ago and I don't remember the exact year but I kept them in my gallery for remembrance. Our Lola (grandmother) was very happy every time we come home to visit. And the saddest part of our vacation when we go back home to the city, these were the worst scenario that I don't want to see when "*She tried her best to hold back the tears that started to fall from her eyes".*
Now, it's almost one year since she could no longer be with us but I always remember her and remains forever in my heart.
This coming October 18, we will go to the province to take a visit and gather a small celebration for her death Anniversary. I will double my hard work to earn extra money for this occasion as this situation today we don't have permanent jobs because of the economic crisis we experience in our country. the price of our goods continues to rise even the fare on the bus are also pricey. We are all affected But no worries I will find ways to make this thing possible,I woud just keep on fighting ❗❤
My words,
Love your grandparents when they are still here in this world. Unlike me, I regretted those times that I haven't given time to visit my grandmother when she are still alive back then. Because of my busyness at work, I seldomly visited her. But in that life, we could no longer back to those times. even I feel regret it was already useless. I know she is now Very much happy with God🙏❤
Thanks to all my generous sponsors have a nice day and good life every day❗
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The Lead image and all photos that I uploaded were all mines.
Social awareness! I need a hug❗
Article #105
October 05, 2022
As I observed in our new generation today, mostly the majority of the people are now independent on social media. People are more expressive in social societies than sharing their thoughts or feelings personally with their friends and relatives. It makes them easier to share their life happenings in public for reasons like exposure, making popularity, and other reasons that can satisfy them.
*Social media is now part of our daily life!*
This morning while I was scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook, I saw a video from TikTok which I caught my attention and I tried to think of the reason about this Guy on the video.
This guy was standing on the side corner of the road and I wonder if some passers in that area approached and hug him until I got an eye on a thing on his hand which is a poster with written words,
"*Depression and being unhappy is horrible, hug me if you're Depressed".*
As I see, many people are suffering from Depression and stress. Not all are willing to share their burdens because We have different struggles and battles we tried to win every moment of our life but sometimes we cannot surpass all these things alone. We need companions like family to lean on no matter what.
Even though we are in this modern era, don't forget the importance of having good interactions with our socialites like what the guy did in the video. you can feel the pain and struggles on every individual hugging him. Even a simple hug can ease a million pains in our hearts. By this **Simple hug, can give you a hope and new beginning to live again.** Not only this guy can do this kind of humanity, but we are all can do this also if we want to.
But as we expected, social media has a different side of the story to tell bashing there and then without considering the possible outcomes and impact that can cause stress and depression in the person.
***Social Awareness***
Don't act stupidly on social media, instead of making fun of different social sites let's spread positivity and give more understanding to anybody coz we don't know their stories *.maybe they are happy outside but killing them inside. People are great pretenders, there's always a reason behind their smile.* Be reasonable in every action we do and say.
Special thanks to my generous and kind sponsors. God bless you all❤
That's all for today's written ideas from me have a wonderful moment at all times, guys!
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
**The lead image is from Unsplash**
Morning update and my favorite pastime!
Article #104
October 04, 2022
Today is another day to celebrate life. Waking up each morning with gratitude and setting up goals every day for you to be more active in all things you need to do even how your day started, you must focus on the goals you want to achieve.
This day is like some other days passed. Seems so boring sometimes Lol. But of course, life must go on, right?
Since I sleep late at night when I woke up this morning I was frightened when I saw the time clock on my phone, oh! My! it was already 5 am supposedly I had to wake up at 4 am to cook rice for my daughter for her school. Since I had no time to do it instead, I prepare a cup of milk and biscuits for her breakfast.
She wants her breakfast like this, she put some biscuits on her milk. We only have 30 minutes to be ready for school but thankfully I can still manage and at exactly 5:30 her father delivered her to school.
While waiting for the return of my partner, I cleaned the house first and classifies the clothes that I need to wash today. but unfortunately, since yesterday we have had no supplies of water this is always our common problem every day a shortage of water supply. were complaining over and over again but still no actions from the water services.
While waiting for the water to come back so that I can wash our clothes, I received a call from our employer that we can start by next week for a new project to work on. I am happy because finally, I can have money for the celebration of the first death anniversary of my grandmother this coming October 18, this is good news so far this day that I did not expect.
I don't have many things to do today so I can relax now while watching some movies on youtube I love to see action movies rather than sweet and romantic episodes.
I love to watch Chinese movies because the stories behind them are quite interesting and has good lessons you can get. you will see the true meaning of love and the sacrifices they can offer for others even their life will paid off.
Yes!,this is my best series that I followed to watch. I am a big fan of the Turkish series. Befor e, I am very addictive watching the series from episode one up to the final destination of the story. There are times that I didn't notice the clock until dawn I'm still awake. It's a little bit crazier hahaha but I enjoyed it so much.
But maybe by next week, when I get back to work I can rarely watch my favorite series because I need to focus one by one on things that I need to finish.
I just wanna share a short update in my life today! I hope you wouldn't mind my friends🥰
You're free to leave your reactions below the comment section❤.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image is from my screenshot on youtube and so.e
Salamat sis@micontingsabit sa pag renew ng sponsirship para sa akin.God bless sayo at goodhealth as well.
Money is just a tool,use it wisely!
Article #103
October 03,2022
**For your own definition, what is Money?**
_money is a material or a tool that we need to have in our life. bringing up all your desires and needs whatever you want in living. If you have it, you feel like you have the power to do all things that make you happy.
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For today's blog, Let's talk about money and I want also to explore more about this matter because practically speaking, many people nowadays were magnified themself on how to make money or how to expand their wealth to live like in paradise using their money.
I am also one of those people who have a big ambition to earn more money as I have many plans in the future as well to help my family to live a good life. We put in our mind that we need money but how?
Many questions that we don't have an answer to because of our eagerness we forget what is the most important to us.
***Money doesn't change people, but it show who they really are!***
Like for example, that gambler if they have a lot of money they spend more money to sustain their vices. they will more aggressive to do gambling because they have the money to spend on it. It will not change you instead,money only magnified who really you are.
There's a saying *that"****Money is a good slave but a bad master!***
Do not let the money use you, because money is just a thing and we, people should be the user. The majority of the people grew up without money that's why many are sufferings because of poverty. we cannot control the possibility of how people interact when it comes to money and the more aims to earn huge the more people become greedy.
Not all problems are solved by money, Money cannot solve family problems, yes I agree with this. Even if you have a lot of money in your pocket but you do not know how to develop yourself, you cannot handle it wisely.
Mostly, we must learn how to earn more money and educate ourselves on what would be our purposes ***in making money.***
Spend money below your income because when you spend more than your salary then you will be drawn into debt. and this is the worst thing that no one would like to experience.
Money can only resolve money problems but not spiritual matters.
This statement was only my own opinion and some views about the role of money in how it affects our daily living.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The Lead image and all the images I posted were a credit from Unsplash
"True happiness comes when you give more and you expect less".
Article #102
October 02, 2022
Hello read cashiers, and happy
Sunday to all of us!❤
Here I am again my read. cash family, I know we've been through a lot of struggles every day in our life. But life must go on and continue to step forward no matter what brings you into the situation that you feel that the whole world goes against you.
Many people say that "**Happiness is a choice". But for me,** It is easy to say but hard to accomplish when you are at the point of losing hope. You have to help yourself to cope with everything to surpass the pain you experienced. Find ways and don't let yourself be drawn into sadness.
**Free your heart from hatred**
Hating people is like burning down your own house to get rid of a rat.” Harry Emerson Fosdick
We are all human, we can feel what we want to feel but always remember that Living in this world is not a fairytale-like we see in the movies that have a choice on how to end the story. Holding grudges in our hearts can destroy not only our life but also our spiritual connection to God. ***Forgive and forget the hatred living in your hearts, then you will realize one day that this is the best decision we made in our whole life.***
**Free your mind from worries**
Our future depends on our hands and not on what is surround us. Even how many times we say it to ourselves for not getting affected but we cannot avoid it. All we want is to be happy and contented in life. Focus on your dreams and stop being worried about things that are out of your control. Save your energy on the things that you can achieve on what you can create and do for the present.
**Live simply**
I want a simple life living with my loved ones. Simply living without worries and hatred in our hearts gives you peace of mind and soul. We are the one who makes things so complicated by seeking out things that we don't have. Just focus on one side of living simply. you will find true happiness and enjoy every second of your life without thinking about what would be like tomorrow.
**Give more**
I can give my all to my family, and because of them, I've learne*d to be strong enough to fight back against the challenges I've been going through in life. By giving, You will receive more blessings than from receiving. It's not bad to give what you can give but don't let anyone take you for granted as if abusing your sincerity to share what is yours.*
**Expect Less**
Whatever you do, do it with all your heart and strength to achieve something you want to have in your life. Don't hesitate to aim high, as a matter of fact, those people who have a good plan will go higher than what they think. Because they don't expect too much instead, they just do their best whatever it takes. *Less expectation, Less disappointment. to avoid getting broken is not to expect anyone but focus on yourself instead.*
My words,
Life is like weather, not constant nor predictable so live with it to the fullest. Your life depends on how you handle everything to be stable in what you tend to be in the future. You will get rid of all your worries and hates when you have acceptance and forget the worst happening in your life. continue to step onwards for more blessings and contentment.
Thank you for reading!
@maria_23
The Lead image is from the screenshot on Facebook.
Start a new day in a new month with positivity!
Article #101
October 01, 2022
Hello, read cashiers!
Waking up this morning with joy on my face and you know what is the reason? it's because today is a new month and I guess it would be more exciting and fun. Always be positive and enjoy every second of your life. Don't get affected by any bad vibes around.
Good day everyone!
Like some other writers before the end of the month, they have their summary of their achievements and are proud to share their earnings with everyone here in the community. I was happy for them and it brings me the thought of inspiration to pursue writing. I still need more time to be able to catch up on what the purpose of why I am in this kind of virtual world.
It is new to me, making friends virtually is not what I used to but I get enjoyed it more often. My day will not be complete without checking up on my notifications 🔔 . I was excited to exchange thoughts and comments with other writers on their perspective articles. I am glad also if someone messages me in my comment box and I appreciate them so much.
Thank you!
I thank you all because all of you are very kind and considerate not only to me but also to everybody. There is an assurance that **"No one would be left behind".**
Expectations for October
I will not just try but I will do my best to be more productive I have many plans coming from my head but I cannot voice this out for now. I know there are more things that I need to learn. Learning is always been part of achieving and focusing on goals.
One step at a time
Don't be too serious, let's have fun and enjoy mingling with each other. Be confident in sharing your thoughts with anybody, and don't be a shame to approach in times we are confused.
Have fun!
This platform is not only for serious matters, you can share anything as long as it has good morals and inspiration for everybody.**" nakakabawas ng ganda ang subrang stress sa English😞😂".**
My goals for this Month!
Learn more
Earn more
Making more friends
Boost my confidence
Have fun and enjoy life
Stay away from negativity
**Whatever happens in our life,dont forget to stand and fight back for the better future.challenges makes you strong and it would be the reason why you are still fighting and then one day you will realize saying thank you to yourself for not giving up during those times you feel empty and broken.**
Happy Saturday! And thank you for reading guys!
@maria_23
The lead image is from Unsplash
"Even a small achievement is a great blessing!
Article #100
September 30, 2022
Hello, read cashiers!
Horray to all of us, today is the last day of the month, and were so excited about the new day of October. I wish everything will start well and with positive vibes to start a new journey for the coming months ahead before Christmas.
For today's write-up, I would like to share some of my achievements from this platform. How much a little or big earnings from here, I am so thankful to all of you guys for sharing some tips and upvotes even though the cryptocurrency is not stable and I know all of you need more earnings but you choose to give some of yours to inspire and to encourage those who are just started their journey as a writer.
Previously,
In the past three months, It was my first time entering this kind of community and I can't imagine I would be part of Online networking as a writer can I have this credit to call myself one? Lol, awkward!
Considering myself an ignorant person because I don't know what I can or I need to do. I'm, not a bright one but I keep on believing that I can do more and better if I pursue some things that I never did before. "**Trying is better than never".**
Achievement for this month
I want to have this opportunity to say thank you to @BCH_LOVER for always being there in my sponsor's block since the beginning of my journey. You're such a great and generous person l know in the virtual world. Yesterday, I received unexpectedly a new sponsorship from ma'am @carolinacardoza thank you so much.
To my subscribers and *u*pvoters
I have now sixty-seven subscribers and I am very much happy about that. I can't even imagine going far up to this time. I thought I cannot go beyond this point of making virtual friends around the world. Making articles is not easy, you have to find a good topic that can catch the interest of your readers and receive upvotes there are times I lost my confidence when a day passed but no one bothers dropping their comments in my comment box but I need to stand up my goals to move forward until the days and weeks finally I already have some good virtual friends that encouraging to continue and needs a lot of patience. You will not reach your goals in just one night of sleep, I thought that many times.
My earnings_end of September
Every end of the month,I have my records to compile for remembrance maybe lol. I send my earnings to my bitcoin. wallet this morning then back to zero again for this October. This is my way to determine if I had an improvement every month from my subscribers to my earnings also. I loooking forward on Setting up another goal for this new month.
Yeheyy! A great achievement for me even in just a little amount but I am proud. It is just a small amount but it gives a big help for an additional budget for our daily expenses for food. I will try my best to be better each day passed so that my earnings will get higher than before.
find courage and perseverance at all times❗
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image and all photos uploaded originated from me.
Wow,thanks to you ma'am @carolinacardoza for my sponsorship.I'm so glad to have you in my sponsor's block, God bless you and more graces.
Chicken Tinola is in the house!(native chicken)
Article #99
**September 29, 2022**
Hello, read cashiers!
Every day is a new day and that's a great blessing we received from God. Being with our loved ones,sharing with the best memories and it is enough for me to say that this is the life I want to have for the rest of my life.
@maria_23
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In the last article I've been published, I mentioned there about my goal to learn cooking and I posted there some photos of the finished product that I tried to cook. I want something to achieve in my life today because I know someday I will use those skills in the most difficult times.
And now,I have a new recipe that I cooked for our dinner tonight and I want to share it here in this community for me to receive maybe some of your ideas if you don't mind my friends,I really need your advice and your free to drop your comments below.
Chicken Tinola_(Pinoy recipe)
**Ingredients :**
1 whole chicken *meat* cooking oil. Cabbage. Green pepper. garlic, onion and onion leaves Ginger magic sarap,vetsin, and salt
These are the ingredients that I prepared, I only fit in what is available in my stocks here and I only spend this dish on a low budget to be exact, I practice myself to have discipline in buying what is needed only. we need also to consider the amount and the expenses so far this is one of my goals to be an expert in budgeting.
The chicken meat is coming from our backyard. My partner is a chicken breeder he loves to take care of them and if we don't have a viand for meals he will harvest the chicken and I will cook it. *native chicken is a very delicious food.*
I only use wood in cooking same as old tradition and it brings a good taste of food than using a gas stove that is usually now very rampant in our society and commonly used nowadays. And by this kind of strategies,you will save more and no need to buy a kerosene for cooking. As we experience shortage of money to buy.lets conserve as long as it is available in our surroundings.using wood in cooking is a very good innovative.
I add some water to get boiled until the chicken meat will turn into soft and then I put the salt, vetsin ,magic sarap and if it is already in good taste, I put all the remaining ingredients which are leafy, and then serve.
**Cooking is very much enjoyable, I still need a lot of ideas to learn.There are many ways on achieving something you love to do.I know I there are more challenges to face ahead and Im ready to capture them and trust my ability to succeed.**
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image and all the photos above originated by me.
"If you know how to eat then learn to cook".
Article #98
September 28, 2022
Hello, my virtual friends❤!
Today is Wednesday and I have so many plans for the coming months specifically that now is already a "**Ber months". I am so excited even though many struggles and challenges along the way but still we deserve to be happy and enjoy the moments of Christmas 🎄.**
For today's blogging, I wanna share something that maybe some can relate to this, especially to all wives and mothers out there who have a talent for cooking. I have a short talk about **Food** That I usually cook and prepare it on our table. I am not good in cooking but I tried to learn because I love to cook even though it seems that my hands refuse my fate to achieve one of my goals is to be a good shef😅.just kidding aside!
'No one is born a great cook,
One learns by doing'.
~Julia Child
I know someday I can be proud of myself by doing great in cooking achoss!! 😂 Okay Let's cut the crap and proceed directly to the main topic of my write-ups at this moment. These are some of my favorite dishes that I prefer to cook over again and again because I don't have a lot of ideas on how to cook and I depend only on what I can afford recipes in the market as if I don't have much money to buy more I hope you won't mind on what I only can do.
My homemade recipe
**Mixed vegetables with a few slices of chicken meat🥰**
This is the dish that I cooked last night since the weather is cold so I decided to buy some vegetables and mixed them with a small piece of chicken meat. We should eat vegetables as it is very important to have a healthy body and active mind. You can buy this at affordable prices which gives a big help in our budgeting. I do not add any seasonings to it only (onion, garlic, oil, magic sarap, and salt). then it's perfect for me I guess and my family seems so happy and enjoyed their food last night.
**Fried chicken**
A very common dish to everybody, do you agree friends? Favorite food to eat mostly on our children they love this so much not only to them but also adults love it. mostly in the fast food chain, fried chicken is their specialty and it is easy to cook even children can do cooking. for me, frying is the easiest part of cooking.
**Boiled vegetables(Utan Bisaya)**
**Fish cooked in vinegar(paksiw na isda)**
**Young jackfruit with coconut milk(ginataang Langka)**
Filipino foods are amazing! They satisfy our cravings and give the best mood you ever find Lol. even if I'm not good enough to do cooking but I love it that's why I do some research on the ingredients and try to learn some spices to add a good taste. It is not necessary to spend huge to learn how to cook in just a simple way that can provide good satisfaction. As many people say that " food is life" and yes I agree with it. *"If you know how to eat then, learn to cook".* I take it as my motivation.
I want to know more about cooking so that I can serve good food on our table and I also have a goal to make a small business regarding on selling foods if my fate will go according to my plans. And I hope our Almighty will grant me in the future but of course, we have to take an action and have the courage to try until it hits the highest.
That's all for today's blog and thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image and all photos originated from me.
" setting up my plans for October".
Article #97
September 27, 2022
Happy Tuesday to all my virtual friends and I wish that everything will be okay continue your life full of excitement wake up each morning with a smile on your lips and no matter what you are going through always be positive in all aspects of life.
Yesterday, I got sick so I need to have a rest and took medicine right away so that I can feel relieved immediately even though I don't want to because I need to move up for so many things that I need to catch up on, especially in earning money I am eager to have it because this will be the last week of the month.
I had two expected celebrations in October and this is the **First death anniversary of my grandmother** this October 18 while this coming October 21 is the **Natal day of my partner**. And every year I set aside a little budget for his birthday because I want to make him happy and build memories every year of his birthday. but I am worried because I don't have enough time to save because my work is not coming back yet I am still waiting for a call for almost one month already. And then this coming October 18 is the first anniversary of our grandmother's and we should go and travel in the province. The fare is quite pricey because of continuously increasing the rate of gasoline. I am still not prepared for it and I need to find a way to make money.
**What should I do to make save for The upcoming celebrations this month?**
I am still thinking about it what I should need to do but I will promise to make ways to fulfill everything into place. I have to make plans so that no hassle when this time will come. The death anniversary of my grandmother and the birthday of my partner is nearly close and for sure I can feel hardship in my budgeting. But it's okay you know? Ahem!!I can handle this just *I* believe in myself even I dont have any assurance what really need to do.h ahaha
Plan A
Since I was a part of this community, Some tips that I received from my generous virtual friends and also coming from @TheRandomRewarder I save it to my coins.Ph and I never tried to withdraw it because I think by the time that I need it badly I have some amount to spend on important matters.since I dont have work yet, I am trying to grind more here but I am sad that some of my previous articles are being neglected by the green bot but I need to be positive that something good and unexpected things will come around for me. I want to thank you all my commentators and upvoters for the support and encouragement from all of you guys! I need to grind more to earn and I hope you will support me as well. thank you!
Plan B
Since I am the one who get the salary of my partner,I will ask him a favor if I can put some budget for the two occasions this month and thankfully he agreed.I offered him also if I can help in his work so that we earn more.He's jus t a production worker but his income is not permanent it depends on how many items you work for a day.but I dont tell anybody that i am planning to give him a small birthday celebration ."bahala na si Batman pero yung pasok naman sa budget. lol
Final words,
No matter what problems we encounter in our everyday life,always put on your mind that no one can solve but only our self can manage things complicated into a beautiful one. always find a way to be more productive everyday.though it is very hard to mingle and interact to each other.but still, continue to grind and earn even a little it is still a blessing that we should be thankful for.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
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My Monday, headache and body pain!
Article #96
September 26, 2022
Hey, what's up all my virtual friends? Today is Monday and I am glad that the weather now is calm and si "Haring Araw ay sa wakas nagpakita narin!.
In my last article yesterday, I showed up there despite the heavy rain that we experienced the whole day because of the typhoon carding. I managed to go to the supermarket to buy some goods that we needed. To avoid hassle during weekdays, I made a grocery every Sunday for the budgeting for the whole week.
When we headed to our house, we ride on a motorcycle without a raincoat that's why I was wet at that moment. It's okay at least we came home safely.
At night, I started sneezing and feel that I was about to get sick. I intake paracetamol and drink a lot of water. before I went to bed, I prepared first the School Uniform for my daughter and I ironed it and then put it in the closet so that by morning, it will be ready to wear.
As mothers and wives, even if we are not feeling well we have to take responsibility for our family. We value them first before ourselves. preparing what are their needs like food and clothes. All I want is to make them feel that they are secured and anytime they can count on me when they need me in their most difficult time.I know this is not good to make perfect for them but this is my way on showing my love to my family.
I woke up this morning with a headache and a having a little bit of pain in my throat. My body seems so heavy and I feel tired.
woke up like this🤣.parang pasan Lahat ng problem sa mundo❗
We're just human and cannot avoid getting sick but of course, we should also take care of ourselves it would never be easy if our body gets weak and down. People say that health is the most important than money. but for me, we do this all because of Money and have this eagerness to earn more and more to sustain all our wants and needs.
I am resting the whole day, taking a nap for a while since my partner is at work and my daughter is at school so I can have a time for a break but not totally because I have to open my little sari_sari store I don't want to waste a day without having a profit even a little and it matters for me.
My words,
We should give ourselves time to rest a bit. Don't take yourself too hard because our body and health is the only investment to have a better life and I know someday all my hard work will regain and all my efforts will be accountable.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image and all the photos I uploaded are all mine❗
Rain is just rain, continue what you need to do!.
Article #95
September 25, 2022
*How's everybody now? I know many places were suffering heavy rain due to typhoon Karding and I prayed that everything will pass and go and we are all safe and sound❗*
Part of Luzon were the target of the Typhoon but we also suffered heavy rain since yesterday here in the Visayas. It reminded me of last year when Typhoon Odette crashed out in our place. I don't want other places to suffer the same as we encountered.
This rain, If it will last for a day many areas will suffer a heavy floods especially those who are living in an urban places.
I took this picture this afternoon, I stand by and wait for the rain to stop because I need to buy some groceries stocks for my little sari-sari store and tomorrow is monday.No information yet if the class will be suspended were just waiting for the message from the teacher. A couple of hours, the rain stopped, and my partner and go immediately to the nearest mall in our community to buy what I need to purchase.
were riding on our motorcycle to go there in the Metro supermarket. but suddenly the rain started to pour out again and we just keep going and try to buy what is really needed and what is lacking in my store so that we can go home right away.
Were heading to the counter area and gladly there are a few customers only and I'm in the second line of the counter. Maybe they are tired to go out like this the weather is not good and not convenient for them to go outside. I only purchase those basic needs that I can display on my little store and some of this are snacks that I will going to sell to the workplace of my partner.
When we go outside, The rain is still so aggressive and pouring out.Its okay if our groceries will get wet but Im sure before we come home we will be getting totally wet but we have no choice but to ride on and reside home immediately. I also thought that I can take a bath and change clothes after.
It was a little bit scary to ride on the motorcycle during the rainy because the roads are wet and sliding. we already experienced that we got minor accident because the wheels at the front got slid and we turn out of balance. Thankfully we came home safe even though we got wet at least it's all fine.
That's all for today's update on what makes me busy even the rain cannot stop me from what I need to do right here right now.😂
Thanks for reading!
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@maria_23
"Being Persistent despite all the worries in mind!
Article #94
September 24, 2022
Being worried about life for me, it's been normal to feel this way maybe others would not. Especially those people who have already a stable income and their families are already secure about the future. Having a family is a blessing and we all know that but we also must support and give what are the needs of their living.
Because of the economic crisis that we are facing in our country, I can't help but gets worried about what would be the future of my family and the families out there also. Sometimes,I am obsessed with how I can earn some money to be saved and keep it for emergency purposes.
Before I go to bed in the night,I talk to my LIP(live-in partner) if I can find a new job since last month is my last duty at my work and I cannot wait any longer for a call from my last work when it is back. This is the worst reality if you only have a part-time job and are not accredited in DOLE (DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT) and you haven't a permanent income.
For now, I cook some viand and some snacks to sell it in the workplace of my partner. Even my partner has a work, his salary will not be enough for our essential needs therefore I have to find ways on how to help him even a little.
I don't want to feel useless this time because my family needs me the most all we need is to find the courage and be positive that everything will be good and our life will be better despite of all happenings in my country. Don't ever lose hope and as a matter of fact, there are many people everywhere who have bigger struggles than mine. We're all blessed as what we have right now should we thank for.
We cannot avoid feeling worried because no one has the guts to see their loved ones suffering from lack of necessity. But of course, let's take all the challenges and save them as a weapon to continue being persistent in all the things we want to achieve in life.Put your family in all aspects to surpass all your struggles and fulfill it with the grace of God.🙏❤
**As a Filipino, I want to be a good example to everyone that no matter how our life brings us today don't lose hope and continue to believe in yourself that you can surpass all the problems you will encounter in the present up to the future. We are all worthy in this world🌎**
Thanks for reading!
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@maria_23
"Design your own life/laugh more".
Article #93
September 22, 2022
When we talk about life, many words can describe it but we don't even bother to know the real meaning or the purpose of our life.
Lately, I was so stressed facing a lot of struggles and hardships resulting from not being good and I cannot focus on important things that I used to do all the time. With my work, my side hustle and even taking care of my family I wasn't able to catch up on them. But now, I already doing fine and try to get over all the things I left behind.
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Let's have a break from negative vibes and for today's blog, All I want is to spread some positive thoughts and give you good words to remember before we get off to bed. Lol, just kidding guys! I hope you don't mind and bear with me at this point.
7 happiness tips
**Look for the good in every situation**
I know people have different experiences and as I encountered so many challenges in life, I do not blame nor question God for all the things that happen good or bad because I always look up to the bright side of the corner of my life. Challenges made people be strong and accept *fate* whatever it is and embrace it wholeheartedly. Just look only at the good for you to be able to continue what life you wish to have.
**Ignore what people say about you**
Don't mind those people who always have a word against you, we don't have any obligation to explain the real story about our life. whatever you do, they look only at your mistakes and not even bothering if their words can hurt people. The most important is you do what is right and you don't trample on someone's life.don't bother youself on them lalo nat 'Wala namang ambag sa buhay mo".
**Develop on the attitude of gratitude**
We should learn how to appreciate things and be thankful for all the blessings we received even though not everybody has a good and better life, living in this world is already a blessing to us. Simply, recognizing the people who were always there to support and be true to us because they are gifts from heaven and having this kind of attitude leads us to success, happy and peaceful life ahead of us.
**Once it's past, let it go**
Sometimes, it's very difficult for us to ignore the things that made our lives miserable. but also it leads us to get worse therefore, we need to let them go to be set free from heartaches and I know it is the best way to move forward and leave it past. Letting go of the undesirable experienced we encountered in our whole life leads us to have a new environment and new beginnings. continue to step up and never look back on those things that made you suffer.
**Don't listen to gossip**
Don't let anybody ruin your plans and destroy what you started. Don't bother yourself entertaining those "maritess"(gossips) In our surroundings.Just put it in mind that they make you gossip because they are desgusted and triggered of what you achieve in life.
**Design your own life**
No one can control your life,you have on your own no matter what. You are the driver of your life so be it whatever you want to achieve and build your goals perfectly.fight and be strong until you catch your final destination of your journey.
**Laugh more**
"Laughter is the best medicine". **Proverbs 17.22 of the King James Bible**.
Its easy to say to smile and laugh but it really hard to keep. Trying to be happy is a good way to ease our pain and lessen our worries. But somehow,I find it helpful and gives us a better feeling of our soul.by laughing, it could also help to relax for a while and fix our emotions slowly.
Realizations
Life is like a roller coaster,Up's and down's will be your guide to continue living with dignity.I realized that no one can push you the way you want to but only yourself can do it. Live with the strength to conquer all your goals and trying your best to succeed without regrets.
Thanks for reading!
The lead image is the screenshot from facebook
@maria_23
"It's okay for not being okay sometimes".
Article #92
September 21, 2022
Today is Wednesday and I am at this point of disappointment for so many reasons.I don't even think clearly when it started to feel like I am useless for all I've been doing I thought it was never enough for me to be happy and at peace of mind.
What should I need to do?
I am not like this before,positibo akong tao na lage kong ini angat ang sarili ko sa Lahat ng bagay. Though, sometimes it's very hard to pretend that I am strong and fine even though I was about to lose control. Im not usually a friendly person, I am contented with my life seems so boring sometimes. I have a family to look after rather than waste my time doing things useless to me like hanging out with other personalities. having such a feeling that I am all alone.
I have nothing but only myself, Kahit may mga mabibigat na problem sin solo ko lang mahirap pala pag wala kang mapagsasabihan ng mga hinanakit sa Puso. because you are afraid might get misunderstood.
You wake up one morning with a heavy heart and mind because you are still not getting over the heartaches you've been suffering and you have no choice but to let go of those pain because it kills you slowly and deliberately.
How do forget the pain?
Process everything slowly and intentionally by forgiving especially yourself. Every time we get to encounter some serious problem, we get easily blaming ourselves which is not good and unhealthy for our mindset that leads us to being bothered. Forgive first yourself and then you will find at peace you needed. I believe that pain is not easy to carry out because whether we like it or not this will be part of our life and its up to us on how to handle everything to live out on the dark side of the corner.
I am just pour out my emotions!
Sorry for being so silly at this time, Oww! by the way dont worry my dearest virtual friends,I am completely okay and in clear mind😂😓 feeling ko lang mag emote today palabas lang ng sama ng loob. Alam nyo na walang perpektong buhay and Im just carried away to burst out my worries. I dont want time will come I will explode like a bomb and out of control.
"**Let's smile the problem and let the problem,problem our problem".😅**
Im getting bored na mga friends while I was writing this article,nasa gilid ako ng kalsada kaninang alas 8 pa ng umaga sinundo yung anak ko nasa skwelahan tapos mag alas onse na wala pa,di man lang nag abiso ng maaga ang guro hayss.alanganin pang umuwi ehh malayo pa naman bahay namin. 6 am to 8:00 am is supposedly the time scheduled every Wednesday.
The lead image is from Unsplash!
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
Whats new?Today is my four months to celebrate!
Article#91
September 20, 2022
Happy Tuesday madlang people around the world!
From the start I was amazed Most of the writers here because they had different strategic ways of constructing their manuscripts to have good and artistic outcomes to be posted. I salute you all! From the beginning, I didn't expect that I can survive to be here and for now it's my **Four months of being an active author in this read. cash community.**
It's never been easy, to begin with, a thing that you don't even have an idea of what it is all about generally how to be a writer. this is far away from my comfort zone where I am not good enough at making friends online and have no ideas about **Cryptocurrency.**
As time goes by, our generation continues to develop better technology and is a source of inspiration to try and learn something new to be generated and molded by our new modernization. Read.cash community is the first platform that I engaged and I am thankful to my sister cleofia2 whose the reason why I am here until today. She guided me on how to mingle and make virtual friends around the world.
Yes,I had so many things Ive learned in everyday pass by.but ofcourse it will not happen without the support from my dearest virtual friends.It took me so long for me to let it sink in my mind that I am part of this kind of online world. And I am proud of myself,before I am scared of doing something If I know that it was not my strength I don't let myself discover what I can do and only prefer what I wanted to do. I was just contented with what I had and don't bother to discover something interesting.
What's new in my four months?
*I am more confident than before. And I've been more comfortable sharing my thoughts, expressing my emotions and excitement.Its really important to have a social engagement and make things that makes you happy. I thought for a while that I was about to quit because I was devastated sometimes when I posted an article, I have this in mind a doubt that maybe no one would appreciate my write-ups or maybe there's someone would laugh at me about my work but that's a big mistake that I go directly to a conclusion without considering the fact about the rules being implemented by the community.*
I am thankful for...read.cash
**For the learnings,**
Thank you for teaching me how to be humble and exert more efforts to learn more things that can help to be more productive and have a progressive mind in all aspect of life. By these learnings,I will use it to be a good example to everyone who is in a doubt by themselves. like me, I started with nothing furthermore,I try hard to learn and improve my capability to do an extraordinary task as a writer.
To my great virtual friends..
I thank you all for the unexpected warmth welcome from everybody since day one,You never let me down for nothing and I am grateful to meet all of you even though we didnt see each other in person.I felt all your sincerity and care to support everyone here and most of all, thank you for sharing tips on my articles.
GoD Bless and more months to celebrate!❤
The lead image is the screenshot of my profile account.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
"Have a good talk,forgive and start again"
Article #90
September 19, 2022
How was everybody? Happy Monday and may our day be full of blessings and prosperity as well. Good luck to all of us.
For today's article, I will share with you guys what I experienced about the relationship we had with my long-time partner for almost thirteen years. We started to build our family at an early age. I got pregnant at the age of eighteen and my partner was twenty-one at that time. At that age, we all know that our maturity is not yet available hahaha.
We get too emotional and have sensitive feelings even in small things we make big issues resulting in misunderstanding and most relationships experienced this kind of situation. No perfect relationship as a couple yeah, many challenges that you have to get over to have a peaceful and contented life.
**Temptation is always a trigger**
Being loyal to your partner is hard to remain intact as I've experienced I'm getting hurt by this multiple times. We don't know when or how this can happen but I knew it for sure some of us here their partners are attracted to other individual.I was just practical for my feelings at this moment while typing this article, I was reminiscing those times when I was betrayed by my partner.
Cheating?
What a big word! But let me ask you this, Did your partner never betray you since then? there are times that I can feel doubt about my **LIP (live-in partner).** yeah, I will not claim him as my husband unless we're married. but I just keep it to myself since no evidence yet. I have no right to confront him, there's a possibility that when I ask him he will get misunderstood.
I observed his actions and that something of a sudden changed in him, First, he always has his phone in his bag that he does not use. Before He just put it anywhere and at that time I suspected something fishy was happening to him, I wonder when his phone was very close to me he gets panicked and takes the phone immediately. Second, he always sleeps late at night even his tired at work and I have this hunch feeling so I do the first move to know what I feel if it is true or if I'm just delusional.
I have in my mind that I should find a way to know if his cheating or not for assurance perhaps. During the night I started my plan to investigate and I pretend to be asleep first before him oh God! i felt so annoyed and he took a sleep at 11:00 p.m and when he is at sleep,I secretly grab his phone. Im sorry if might feel you confused If I can open the phone and yes, we have the same password which is the birthdate of our daughter. Finally, I confirmed! With my own eyes<"">
I saw their chat messages with a girl and guess what? I stalked the girl on facebook and I was frightened seeing her profile picture because the woman was in an older age and I guess shes at 40's and above.I don't know what should I feel at that moment,I dont want to confront him directly because I know he would deny it.
In the morning,I woke up early with a heavy heart because of what I learned that night before.preparing our meals acting like nothing happened.I was just in a silent mood and no reactions towards him everytime he talk.He is wondering why I am silent and no response on his talk.
Every time we had a misuderstanding,we talked about it and found the source of the arguments so that it will be resolved immediately.we are not like other couples saying bad words or destroying ourselves using social media.I am not a nagger nor bad mouth I am not like that coz I respect my family but it was different now, it involves cheating and this is not as easy on some problems we passed through.after three days he asked me why I was so silent for days. and then,I told him what I discovered about him and that woman on the messenger.
He said it was just for fun and nothing serious.we had an open chat and he explained everything. I just listened until he finish talking.I only respond to him that," **As long as we are living in the same roof,All I ask from you is to respect me as a mother of your child Im just your partner not a wife you can do whatever you want and If this family could no longer your priority you are free to leave us".** He asked me for forgiveness.
Final words,
As a partner,I am grateful to have this family and I know this was just a challenge that I need to experience to mold me for a better me in the future. nobody deserves to be cheated.respect your husband and wives and so the family you build dont waste it for a temporary happiness.At the end, you might be regretted the things being done.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
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"Learning and discipline begin at home"
Article #89
September 17, 2022
As I observed in our modern generation, children nowadays are much different from before. You can see the big changes and how they act at a young age.
Learnings and Descipline begin at home
As a parent, how do you teach your children to be good individuals when they grow up?
Being a parent,we have a big part in the growth of our children and it depends on us on how we teach them good discipline.we should also learn on how we teach our children that makes sense and guide them understand the reasons why we get angry or mad when they do mistakes. Our children develop their minds as they grow. we cannot control everything around and they get influenced by modernization.
Parenting is the hardest task we could ever imagine, there are no hard and fast rules about Do's and Dont's. We should long our patience and understanding because part of their growth also their emotions become more sensitive. there might have a chance that they will not understand the way we act as their parents.
**What should be the best way on desciplining our children?**
**Talk calmly with good action**
Parents have their own ways on how they teach their children when they get mistakes. As for me,I talk calmly and avoid spanking them literally. torturing them physically is a big wrong and it should not be accepted. Mostly mothers are the one who disciplines and teaches the children good thoughts and behavior in our home.Way back on my young age, when I make mistakes my mother talk to me in a nice way about what I did is wrong.she explained it well and she makes sure that Ive learned the reason for what is wrong or the consequences that might be done.
**Talk at home not in public**
Our children also develop their emotions and they get so sensitive when we shouted on them in public or in front of their friends.wait until you get home and try to talk to a child in a nice way with no one hear but only you and your child. in that way,they can feel secure and be loved.they would understand the situation and it would be easy for us to teach them to be good and respectable individual when they come up on our age right now and when they become a parents also they would teach their children the way their parents do.
**Talk with good words and in a nice way**
Let's try to find out the reason why they acted on that way. Maybe they have some problems that make them out of control and this is also very important to check on them from time to time.make them understand that in every bad action must be corrected for no repitation.
Final words,
Not only children knows how to act in a good way with good morals but also as we parents to them ,we should also learn on how to take a good action on teaching them to grow with good behavior. the behavior of a child depends on what kind of home he or she has and it is also a reflection of what kind of parents we are .
All words stated was just my own opinion on how I manage myself as a parent of one.I know that parents are not the same on how they train their children to be respectful and good and I understand that.
That's all for today and thanks for dropping by!
If you wouldn't mind,you can drop your comments below my friends🥰
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@maria_23
Unplanned travel:enjoy my Me Day❤
Article #88
September 15 , 2022
Sorry to all my good friends here for I do not have time to respond to all your comments and I do not have a chance to visit all your articles though I want to. I hope you could understand and have a blissful day to all of us.
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Yesterday I had an immediate travel going to my home town because there was a mistake happened about the fire certificate that I get last May 24 this year for my store located at my parent's house in Pugalo Alcoy Cebu.
I processed these documents for getting a DOE certificate but sadly they returned them because in just a smallest mistake of my store name **A AND C** was written in the fire certificate instead of **A & C.**
I really thought that it was all the same but I was wrong they dont accept any mistakes even just one letter. and I had to go there in the Office to be corrected what was written on the paper. In just one letter I had to travel for almost four hours and one thing that makes me sad is the fare back and forth can cost 600 pesos or 12 dollars but I need to go there immediately.
I arrived at exactly 9 am and the sun goes shines so bright Oh my goodness! I forgot to bring an umbrella but it was fine I can manage the heat as long as my goal was to succeed. In just a few minutes my paper was been corrected and finally, I can go back to the city right away. I am thankful to the staff for entertaining me so well and they are all kind and approachable. While waiting for a ride, I walked slowly and enjoy the views around, and took some pictures.
Going to the south area of Cebu is very worthy as you can see many beautiful places and tourist spot that I am surely you will be missed in time you were go home. I am very proud to share all these places because this is my hometown and a lot of beautiful views when you visit there. You can see many tourists coming from different countries to witness on how beautiful the place is. catching more photos for a remembrance before going back to their countries.
This place is surrounded by the sea,I tend to go to look at there but it's really a hot afternoon at that time I am worried if I can catch sneezing and cold before going home so I decided to go home right away.
After a long walk ,I decided to take a ride on a **Pedicab or trisikad in the Cebuano dialect.**
I missed riding on the Pedicab because they are only available in the province. someplace in the city didn't allow this kind of transportation because it's very dangerous for them for some big trucks traveling all over the city.
Final words,
I am very much tired from my travel yesterday but it's quite enjoyable for me to have a chance to roam around the place alone. I've realized how is important to have alone time to enjoy myself even though I'm not used to it because I always somewhere in accompanied by my partner and my daughter. I took this good opportunity to have a **ME DAY❤**
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image is from Unsplash and all the photos above are all mine.
For me Read. cash is a blessing in disguise, isn't it?
Article #87
September 14, 2022
Hello, read cashiers!
Before anything else, have you try asking yourself in a question of **What would be my purpose here in this world? Am i worthy about this life?**
Sometimes,bigla ko nalang naisip yung mga bagay na ganito. Praning effect lang talaga lol. kapag masyado akong overwhelmed sa mga nangyayari sa Buhay ko in happiness or in sadness mood it turns out into negative thinking again. If I feel so much happiness, I just stop for a while and having a thought of maybe this happiness will just be temporary. All I want is to live a peaceful, happy, and simple life with my loved ones.
Let's start here,
I'm happy because one thing I've realized every day passing by is that read. cash is a blessing in disguise for me, why? Because it's a life-changing and I've learned a lot about so many things that before I don't have this feeling of fulfillment.read.cash for me is now my journal. I can share here my happiness, achievements even sadness and all my frustrations can be narrated without any judgments. I used to love in sharing of thoughts here and commenting those articles from other writers also.
I'm not good in writing like a professional author or I'm just feeling like a writer hahaha but anyways I've tried so hard because I want to explore more and make many more virtual friends around the world.
**It's easy to say or share your problems and secrets with a person who is not present in your daily life physically. What I mean is, mas comfortable ako mag share ng mga secretive at sensitive na bagay sa mga taong di mo kakilala in person or di mo nakakasalamuha.**
Di pala impossible magkaroon ng mga totoong kaibigan Kahit di mo nakikita. Giving some advice coming from their hearts and pure love to everyone without expecting any in return. In this community, there are many great writers, good listeners, and very awesome advisers in all aspects. And the most thing that can make us proud is that they had a helping hand for everybody especially those who are really in need. they share what they can give and that's a wonderful blessing we could never expect this kind of platform to exist in our online world.
The best and foremost read.cash gives a big part of our life to all of us here. It can help many people by learning while earning an additional income for tuition fees, and livelihood for all of us that will be forever thankful, and meeting a lot of good virtual friends is a great honor and blessing for me.
Thanks for your time in reading God bless!🥰🙏
@maria_23
The lead image is from the google site.
I won't let the day pass doing nothing!
Article #86
September 13, 2022
Hello, lovely people out there! L has good and positive vibes in all aspects of life no matter what we are going through every day. It's nice to wake up each morning with a great smile and face the challenges with wide open arms and that is very important to accept everything in life. Happy Tuesday everyone!
Since last week, My work has stopped because after all our products were done, we waited until it was delivered to the said country who is the buyer of all the products being exported. After that, we just waited for a call from the company when we start a new order and I hope the sooner the better to have an income I have my goal to save money for Christmas hahaha(advance thinking).
I am not used to staying in the house and not doing anything all day. I feel bored sometimes though I need also a good rest and time for my family as well. But also happy when we have some money inside our pockets right? Well, well, well!..there are many ways to have earnings while waiting for the job to start over. to have a productive day today, I wanna share with you guys my daily routine when I'm at home.
I wake up at 4 am
4 am is my waking up time to prepare our meals in the morning since the class started last August 22, 2022, and my daughter wants to go to school early. she is in grade 7 this year.
I prepare her uniform and serve her a meal before going to school, you know a mother's responsibility to take good care of our children and cherish them wholeheartedly. She smiled that much because it was her first time wearing the new Uniform that I bought for her.
Washing our laundry
Today has a great ray of sunlight so I get all our used clothes to rinse them all. I usually wash our laundry every Sunday, for all the clothes that we used for one week are not as few as you think right? And I only wash it by hand coz I don't have a washing Machine.
Cook a viand to sell
After I washed our laundry, I bought 2 kilograms of meat at the market to cook and sell it to the co-workers of my partner and if I don't have work, they are requesting if I can cook a viand for them because in their workplace no one is selling cooked food and during their time of work they cannot have a chance to cook. And the place is far away from the market. Sad to say that I'm not at good skill in cooking and my knowledge is limited about this matter but now I started to try and learn how to cook because I know it is very important.
Closing words
Learning new things every day is such an honor to me that even at my age now, I've always tried to learn something new every day. It doesn't matter how hard it is as long as you are willing to do it for yourself and everyone that you cherish. There are times that we are out of courage, just have your time and pause for a while then after everything is settled stand up and start a new beginning. Don't stop at the edge of anywhere because we have all the reasons to stay and stand for tomorrow.
Thanks for reading!
The lead image was coming from Pixabay and the photos above were mine🥰
@maria_23
I was about to lose hope in an investment gone wrong!
Article #85
September 12, 2022
How are you read cashiers? Today is Monday but I still feel a hangover from last weekdays. tired and lazy attack my whole at this moment for some reasons that I want to share on this platform. though some are not familiar with me, I think sharing problems or worries on your mind can help to reduce the pain and cope with what you endure.
**A thing that keeps me stressed this day**
It was a very old problem that I bear and I don't talk to anyone because I am not used to saying anything and I want to keep it to myself and I don't want to add more intense especially to my partner if I have something that bothers me I will keep it instead.
Here the story goes,
Way back in 2017, my partner and I bought a small portion of a lot from someone at a cheap price of 60 square meters an amount of ninety thousand pesos or 1,579.51 dollars for an investment for our future. We send the payment on October 2017 and then the lot owner promised us in by December of that year we can build a house right away as long as we can. But sadly, it didn't happen for so many reasons and alibies.
Yeah, settling the papers is not easy and it takes many years to finalize it when the lot is still in its mother title. But honestly, we had our faults also for grabbing immediately without consulting. because of eagerness to have our own property, this is the bad result now.
The owner always promises then and that and I feel that this is not good anymore.It turns out complicated and we decided to ask for our money back and tell her that we can't wait any more when she can give us our part of the lot and she agreed. I thought I can feel relieved when she agreed to return the money but another dilemma again and again.
Thankfully, one of her children contacted me and this is our conversation through text.
I saw a little chance to get our money back. I keep that promise from them. My partner said that I should not expect that much and he doesn't want to see me in pain in the end.
Since the beginning of this dilemma, I suffer a lot of pain and tears because ninety thousand pesos is the fruit of our hard work together many years ago and it is never easy to earn that certain amount. I'm just hoping and praying that they will return the money and I forget everything. I feel terrified and disgusting for all these happenings that until today I cannot help but blame myself for not thinking carefully before I took an action.
**The thing I realize is**
Before taking any decision, think multiple times about what would be the outcome and dont trust anyone even how familiar or close the person to you or to the family.I've been in a situation that brings me a lot of stress and until now Im suffering the consequences. No one would choose to be in this agony.It really affects me so much but I have to be okay as my partner said,", don't be so hard on yourself this is not your fault and it's just money that can be earned, I need you and our daughter needs you the most. And then I feel okay then.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
A short review/of earnings and discoveries
Article #84
September 10, 2022
I have started here in read. cash in coming four months ago by the invitation of my sister,she is also a member here. I joined here without any knowledge of what would do or what I need to do.She only explained it to me that it is a big blessing on her because she got earnings by publishing an articles.So at first,I was in doubt because I dont have any talent in writing and I really dont know how to speak in English.
I really thought that it is very easy to start in blogging and for all you know it is my first time being a part of this online community and out of knowing na may ganitong community na nag e exist.
My discoveries
Many writers have been very supportive of the new members. Supporting each other to have good and productive earnings. though, it is not as huge as theirs at least it has. I was amazed by them because they are very generous enough to share their earnings even though they are also in need. they give an advices and words of encouragement to pursue on being a writer.Many challenges were facing in introducing oneself but it is quite enjoyable and learn to explore,meeting virtual friends around the world. sharing thoughts and advices helps to reduce the things that has been going through to every writers bringing lots of pain and troubles in life.
This platform has a big part of every people that belongs here to express their emotions freely and no judgments at all. I wish this community will last longer and develop more for better tomorrow for all of us.and also a good earnings will continue to support each and everyone who are in need.
My earnings/transactions
This are not a huge amount but I'm glad to earned it because pinaghirapan ko naman,pinagpuyatan at dinamdam Minsan hahaha.
I found a home in this era because I have already a lot of good virtual friends here that I can ask for some advice and thoughts if I have some doubts and when I feel unmotivated I just read some articles to my fellow writers that I have been followed since then to get inspired to start over on writing. Many struggles but I'm willing to take a risk to learn ,explore to meet new friends and have a good time even for a while.
I am happy that until this moment your still there❤🥰my dearest one and only sponsor✅
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
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Excited for this Christmas Season(flashback memories)
Article #83
September 09, 2022
Time flies so fast and now it's already "ber" months and I know I am not the only one have this kind of feeling of excitement.
While I was riding on a motorcycle with my partner going to the market, I saw a group of people doing caroling in some stores there and in return on it, the owner of the store will give a penny to them.
These were common actually in the Philippines as our tradition during the Christmas season. I don't know about some other countries if there's caroling in there. but one thing is for sure, this kind of activity is very much enjoyable though some people feel annoyed when someone does caroling on them. They don't want to give any single penny. Some Filipinos are "kuripot". 😂stingy.
Our kind of simple celebration of Christmas 🎄
One of the best happenings of my life was when we gathered together with my family to celebrate Christmas day. My parents, siblings, nephews, and nieces. These photos were captured many years ago and having a hard time when the Pandemic occurred we could no longer have a chance to have gatherings and celebrate Christmas together because of the lockdown in different areas to avoid spreading the virus. And then, last year again another challenge for us when we Suffer the causes of **Typhoon Odette and it was December 16, 2021.**
We lost contact with our families and relatives from other places for almost one month because of so much damage they need to cut off the internet connection and electricity to avoid another casualty. All those things we experienced,I realized that we should give worth and love in everything we have and treasure it especially those people we loved and who loved us material things will be fade but the memories we had together will remain forever.
Therefore, today I am excited and looking forward to this coming Christmas day though I have a little bit worried if might be something bad happen again and I hope nothing at all. So that we can have our Christmas celebration be a memory before we will face another new year.
I know everything will be back to normal this was barely a challenge that God let us experience this all to enlighten us on how is important everything we have in this world like family. some are just forgetting because they focus on material things and money. they forget God also and act without humanity.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
Lead image and all the photos I uploaded were mine.🥰
A quick recall: the bad memories😞
Article #82
September 08, 2022
Magandang Buhay!
It has been always good to see the sunlight every morning when we wake up and have the best experience every day to be memorable to keep until our sunset appears. Good morning!
People have different stories about how they strive on their journey to survive the way of living that we need to face every single day of our life.
Yesterday, I don't have time to publish an article because I helped my partner with his job to finish it early so he can relax for a bit. If I have time, I do read some articles from other writers so that I can interact with them and leave some comments though. some writers here shared their life about personal matters like how they treated the family of their partners and Paano na o overcome Lahat ng struggles Nila for the sake of the family ties.
Like other wives, gusto ko rin ma experience na mahalin at tanggapin ng family ng partner mo. Fortunately, we've been together for almost thirteen years and we are still not married but were happy in our relationship with one daughter.
We met here in Cebu while his siblings are far away so long ago somewhere in Manila. for the first time, we traveled to manila to find a good job and live together with his older sister. At first, everything is going smoothly and they are kind to us. They treated us well like we are much welcome in their home and I'm glad coz it was my first time meeting them personally. my partner also didn't meet her sister for a long year already.
My partner and his brother-in-law (the husband of his older sister) is a condominium contractor so he got my partner as his allies. I'm happy finally we can have money for our daily needs and also to have a share for our staying in the house of his sister.
The Workplace of my partner was far away and it is not convenient to go back and forth every day so they decided to stay in the place and go home weekly to save time and fare. I have no choice but to agree and wait for him to be home.
Fast forward,
When time goes by, his older sister always nalang galit ng di ko alam ang dahilan.I tried my best na hindi pabigat sa kanila. I do clean the house, wash the dishes, and even cook. I also help wash their clothes. And I have this kind of feeling that it will not end up good.
My partner checks up on us from time to time. And I always respond to him that were very okay so that he will not worry. One moment his sister get angry and said that she is not okay being with us in her house.
And the worst thing is that, she accused me of something that breaks me so badly."she accused me that I am a theft and she get jealous of me." her husband is kind and generous to us.
I don't say anything to my partner coz I don't want something bad to happen and this is a serious matter.when he return home it seems that nothing happened and I talked to him that I want to go home in Cebu and we start a new life as a family na kami lang walang taong kailangang pakisamahan sabi ko sakanya na nahihiya na ako masyado na sa kanila kami nakatira.
Then after he get his salary we bought a ticket back to Cebu. Before he got home I packed up already and was eager to go.Happy and relieved that moment,finally nakalabas narin ako sa bangungot na ito.I said it to myself.
While we are in the cabin, I told him everything that was happened on how his older sister treated me so bad. He got angry and he asked me why I don't say any word while we are there in her house.
I know what would be your reaction if you know everything, I told him. then he cried and asked for forgiveness for all the worst I experienced.
Before we landed in Cebu, I left all the bad memories and throw them in the sea. lol🤣its really hard na maraming issues sa pagitan ng mga inlaws.kahit ano pang gawin mong pakikisama sa kanila puro mali parin ang nakikita nila sayo.
But its okay,atleast I was out of that nightmare and continue to live with positive point of views.
For now, we don't have any contacts from them and for me it is the better for all of us no connection at all.live a life on our own.I dont have anymore hatehatedmy heart though, those memories will forever be y mind but I already moved on. to live a life with a happy family.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
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Awareness:prioritize your health
Article #81
September 06, 2022
Good day everyone!
As I start this article, please do a sending prayer for our sister @Pachuchay for her fast healing and recovery and also a strength for her family as well. I don't know her more since I was new here or she is not as active as before when I am here but I followed her since then. I thought her illness is just common like when we get sick and cured immediately.
I know a lot of people have different illnesses and suffer so many struggles and pain.it's very hard on them especially when they don't have enough money to have their medication. It is one of the saddest parts of life when we are in this kind of situation/God forbid!
I realized how is important to take care of our bodies as the time will come it will like ice melting slowly.no matter how strong and healthy we are today, its better to be careful as early as now. yeah, it's easy to say but trying is better than regretting at the end of the day.
I can say that I am also an abuser of my body by working too hard just to earn money without even thinking about the consequences that might appear when I bypass my limitation. Put a limit on everything we do and pause when it is needed.
To those people who work so hard for the family even don't have enough rest, I understand the way you feel that you do it for the assurance of living and we can't deny the fact that we like it or not we should do it but now, is it important when our health will decline?
Our income isn't enough to heal us when our body will be giving up and also a burden for our loved ones that is one thing that I am scared to happen. We sacrifice ourselves because we love and caress the family we have.
Unfortunately, I feel that I am not good enough if I cannot give what is needed in my home. being not contented sometimes lead us to be more aggressive to do things that might destroy our good health and not aware of what would be the outcome in the future.
No one would love to get ill, we always pray that it would never happen to us or anybody. we want a happy and healthy lifestyle to enjoy the way we want to live in this world. We saw a lot of people suffering from their illness even though they have a good life before it happens their money and wealth would be worthless. you cannot bring anything to the afterlife.
Conclusion
No matter how you try hard to be a good provider to your family, let's consider our health first on the list before something bad happens to our bodies that including our hearts, mind, and soul. give yourself a break and rest for some time. that is needed to be a more productive individual and let yourself have proper care and that's a good factor for me to live a life with a healthy body and soul.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
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A prayer
Article #80
September 05, 2022
Happy Monday everyone! Though the weather is not good and many places suffered heavy rain we still have lots of reasons to be happy and hopeful all the time. Coz there's always a rainbow after the rain. Same as the problems that we face every day, never lose hope because everything will be okay no matter how hard we are experiencing such calamities it will end soon with God's protection and love for us.
Yesterday as stated in my recent article, together with my family we visited **Basilica Del Santo Nino De Cebu.** The first thing that we did was to light a candle and offer a silent prayer. thanking God for all the blessings that we received and the gift of life that we have right now.
As we cannot visit here for almost three years during the pandemic so we decided to roam around and enjoy the place. there are some tourist spots at the back of the church like fish ponds, fountains, and the Magellan's cross. there are a lot of tourists who were roaming and enjoy taking pictures for souvenirs. there is one room there that really caught my attention and I go inside. I saw many paintings and statues of different Saints.
Habang Ji z loob ako ng simbahang ito,na ilalabas ko lahat ng mga hinanakit sa dibdib ko.mga lungkot at pasakit na naranasan ko ay naipapasalamat ko sa Diyos dahil itoy naging dahilan upang maging matapang at matatag sa anumang hamon ng buhay.
Hindi ako palasalita sa mga problema dahil wala namang ibang makakatulong sa akin kundi sarili ko lang.kaya mas mabuting ipagdasal ko nalang ang lahat upang mabigyan ng kaliwanagan ang puso at isip ko.
On this side of the wall, there are a lot of papers being posted and as I go there I realized that it was a prayer from different people. I stand by for a while and enjoy reading their prayers. I would want to write also my prayers like what they are doing so I'll wait until the people will go.
I wrote a prayer on a piece of paper but I know even if I don't do it, God will hear me as I always talk to him in my heart.
I always ask for good health and guidance for my family. That's the most important for me. Money can be earned by working on it but health and peace of mind are hard to keep in life.
Some people forget to pray and do not acknowledge the power of faith for so many reasons and I know we have different situations that we are going through to the point that they are losing their hopes and taking on the wrong paths. I tend to lose mine also but one time I asked the Lord why I encountered so many struggles and pain am I a bad person?
I know I had a lot of flaws and imperfections but I still come on a positive way of life. The thought that being happy and having a peaceful life is a choice and it depends on you on how to handle everything into place.Just have faith in yourself and most importantly put God as the center of your life.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
The lead image and photos above are all mine...
Sunday date with God❤
Article #79
September 04, 2022
Today is Sunday and rest day also, my partner and I decided to go to church this morning for so long time we didn't visit **Basilica del St. Nino De Cebu.**
We woke up at 6 am since no need to rush, while my husband and my daughter taking a bath I prepare our breakfast and was ready to go. we travel for almost one hour going to Basilica Del Santo Nino church from home so it's a little bit longer. as I have said no need to rush everything. Lol
It's been a long time since we haven't go there because of the pandemic and all the public places were closed and not allowed to go in. We're glad that it's back to normal again but still be careful and maintain the safety and health protocols.
While riding on the Jeepney
We took pictures so that we were not getting sleepy hahaha. It's open-air you know! Though we will be haggard when getting out after a ride will it's okay Just for the Lord❤
We have a motorcycle but are not allowed in riding with two back rides so we leave the motorcycle at the nearest mall and then we ride on the jeep going to our destination.
At the church
No matter how busy we are, we should give time to worship and give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings and the gift of life that we enjoy.
Here in **Basilica Del Santo Nino De Cebu,** many people will visit different places and you can see many artworks like paintings and statues of different Saints. those paintings have hidden stories from history but I'm not knowledgeable about the information behind the pictures.
This place is not just a simple church, many historical paintings are displayed in a room and everybody is allowed to enter. I was enjoyed and amazed by the art of Filipino painters they did a good job.
All I prayed and ask the lord for is the good health of the whole family, asking for guidance in every plan that we build for the future. life is uncertain and we cannot determine what would happen tomorrow therefore, focus on the things that make you happy and contented. value the people around you. wipe away the hatred that adds to the burden that we are carrying in our hearts.
To those people sufferings lots of challenges please don't lose hope and ask God for healing he will never decline whatever you want he's there anytime we need him the most.
Thanks for reading!
@maria_23
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