Hayy! Took me long to blog again. Been very busy for the past week. Work, work, work, trainings, sfc, family, and friends.
Today, I'm celebrating my 28th year so I wanted to write and share about how I’ve spent the 27 years God had given me. This blog is quite a bit serious than the ‘kenkoy’ posts I wrote. I really don’t know where to start this off.
I am a third child in the family. My early childhood was spent in my hometown, Mariveles. At 5, I was just a normal kid, went to school to study and play. I used to go with my Mom and Kuyas everyday going to school. Mama always brings packed lunch and snacks for us. My kuyas were my playmates as if I were like a boy. Hehehe! As I turned 6, found myself in grade one with mama as my teacher. Mind you when it comes to school matters, I don’t care at all then. Hahaha! Mama will always scold me for not reading and studying our lessons. She will force (yes! sapilitan! hehehe) me to study whenever we have quizzes and exams. Take note I belonged to the honor section (ahem! – but I’m not a genius). Being obedient that I was, I will just sit and stick my eyes on the tv. Hahaha! I could still remember my first bestfriends: Brian, Roxanne, and Jackie. I was the same me the next following years but gained a little focus on studies. On my last year in grade school, I became more careful and serious on studies. Every week is a father-daughter session for my English spelling class. Yes, papa is my mentor in English as well as in Math. I will talk to Mr. Webster’s to define the words and papa will construct sentences for me if I cannot do them. Also, given that my parents are in the CFC community, my siblings (except me) eventually joined – KFC & YFC. Pardon me for not remembering the exact year my parents entered CFC coz it was ages ago. Praying the rosary together on Fridays is a family habit that my siblings and I are so, so lazy to do (being a child that is). Thankful to know Him at this early stage of my being. So yes, I’m proud to say, ours is a Christian family.
My teenage years are happy days of my life. This is when I served in our parish through the Pastoral Youth Council (PYC). This lasted until I went to college. And hey! I’m still with my childhood friends Brian and Roxanne. We all went to the same high school but Brian and I stuck together. Hahaha! We were consistent classmates! Glad to be friends with him being the class salutatorian. Awww! Missed our kulitan, chikahan, asaran, awayan and all other crazy things we do. Hahaha! Lived out of our place and pursued a college degree in Manila. I’ve become more independent, more responsible, and made new friends. Good to know that today I still have my first college buddies. How time flies that we are all somehow successful in our own chosen fields. Came April 2004, received the most precious, honored, hard-earned college diploma. I still can't believe that was almost 7 years ago! College life is simply the best because of you guys: Avi, Beng, Che, Karen, Noli, Pat, Riza, and Vin.
Landed at Trend Micro territory for my first job. Blessed and thankful to get hired after a month's graduation. Yes, I belonged to those fresh grads who've been lucky enough working on such a great and international IT company. That marked a new chapter in my life. Left Pinas for Dubai with a two-year work experience. I told myself to work only for two years overseas and migrate to Canada after. It wasn't easy at all. But after a year, I decided to let go of that Canadian dream. I prayed to God and asked what is in store for me in this place. Two years after, I was so excited about spending holidays in Pinas. Flight booked DXB-MNL-DXB. Arranged a trip to Singapore with mom. Hotel and flight booking confirmed. Set for a friend's wedding in Surigao. With all these plans I have, the company I used to work for gave a month's termination notice before my leave commences. They said that my first day of work upon returning from holidays would be my last day in the office. I really can't explain what I felt at that moment. The only sure thing was, I cried. Everything I had in Dubai flashed back. I said I have had enough of Dubai. And so, I then decided to leave Dubai for good. I resigned. Packed and shipped all my things to home. Sent my goodbyes to everyone and received lots of good wishes in return. I used the remaining days I have in talking to God. I went to St. Mary's church everyday to pray. Never will I forget the most powerful prayer I have with Him: "Lord, you have put me in this place. Who am I not to follow what You have planned for me? Yes, I truly am leaving this place for I know this is what You want. This is Your plan. Honestly Lord, I am not ready but knowing You were there then I will be. I don't have any good memory of this place. If You still have mission for me in this place, bring me back Lord but I don't want to suffer all the struggles and live a life I had for two years here. I want to work for a good company, well-compensated, two days off, etc. and etc..." This prayer is impossible for me to have. Why? Simply coz I'm not seriously looking for a job. I'm ready to go with a week of clothes left in my closet and a confirmed one-way air ticket going to Manila. For nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37), my prayer was answered. True enough, God has the best plans for us if we only put our trust in Him.
I know I am not perfect but with Him life's perfect. Thank you Lord for the past 27 years of life, happiness, and challenges! I will hold on to Your promises forever. I love you, Lord!
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