Most Treasured Possession

After bragging myself -financially on girls talk theme this week. I realize that I was boasting myself a little bit LOL! Anyhow, girls talk theme and my proust questionnaire post has a great contribution for my nostalgia entry this week. I hope, dear readers of my blog, won't get tired or feed up for another sober story, I want to share. (Sana di kayo magsawa, sumubaybay sa buhay ko )Toink, Drama Queen!

From my answer on Proust Questionnaire. What is your most treasured possession?

I should say that my  most treasured possession is my COLLEGE DIPLOMA. Why? and How I get it? Well, financially , that's why girl talk theme came in.LOL. I was born to a parents whose financial status is always a problem. I go over what I thought after I finished elementary , that I don't want to live this life for the rest of my life. When my mother decide not to send me to High School, I asked her if she know someone who could take me to work with so that I can go to High School. You can read the rest of the story from my post < Life as a Breadwinner" .

Financially,  at age 13, I able to worked as "housemaid" hahaha! . Actually, I was incharge for their canned/frozen business. Receiving and making purchases. Handling deliveries so on and so forth. A few to mentions until I got my High School Diploma. And Oh, I still got time signing slumbooks and crushes but I didn't have time to play and for extra curricular activities. Hehehe!

Transferred from one job, one place to another was really difficult. Without somebody to turn too. My parents were in the province and I can only visit them once in a year. Expenses get more and more and I never thought I can enrolled college because  my mind at those times was I need to work. To help my parents out of expenses at home,that since my father was a drunker and a weak person. However, my elder sister though I do not have a good relationship with her was forcing me to take entrance exams to Universities. And was so funny that she want me to enrolled to an expensive College and University. Of course, I refused. Who will pay my tuition fee?Who  will give my allowances? No other one, than me.  I do no apply for SA (School Assistant) kasi di ko inisip na mag aral ako and when I decided it was too late for opportunities for SA. I didn't have so much confidence for myself before. I always pulling back myself that I cannot do it.

So, I did enrolled. Working two jobs at a time. Even three.  Selling beauty products, dry goods and RTW's to my classmates and workmates. I even sell choriso and tucino to private and government offices. And that I can able to help my parents in a little way, send my younger sister to University who is now a teacher, and able to pay my tuition fee. However, on my journey to get my degree. I almost there,then I was out from my job because I was a government contractual employee. Natalo ang mayor ko hahaha! It's a known fact in our beaurocracy who ever sits in the position can help anybody but when they lost, you are out too. That was three months before my graduation, I asked my parents to support me. I know it was very difficult for them but they are the only one I can count on. And also with the help of my yearbook solicitation. I solicited people who only give  money without signature on their solicitation letter. That helped me a lot.

My Most Treasured Possession

Strong faith, determination, perseverance, and believing myself was my great traits on how I manage to reached my goal. I whispered myself the moment I received my  Diploma. LORD, this is the greatest gift, you ever gave me. Without you , who guided me all the way I can never get over all the trials you have given me. Thank you! Though life is an unending journey but have to strive, work for it and be patient. At the end of the day, you can see rainbow and be merry! But don't forget to thank him!

Looking back those memories, Thank God, I can laugh from it. Financially wise - read girls talk - I love Me - Financially. Hahaha! Di ba connected siya.? ^-^

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Nostalgia # 6 - My Story

Despite the hardships I experienced in  life at my young age , I never regret, In fact, I'm proud that I exceeded it all. And I'm happy for who I am now. My experienced thought  me to be brave and strong person. Gain confidence and lead me  closer to GOD. Though, there are unanswered questions and I didn't bother to find the answer yet.

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A Memory of War

Do you remember the time of Peoples Power Revolution? A mass street prayerful demonstrations that occurred in 1986? This Nostalgia shared to you happened a month before the Peoples Power Revolution know as the Edsa Revolution of today.

Yes, I certainly remembered those times because it was the time that our village was covered by military and NPA's (New Peoples Army) was hiding in the land of inhabitants people. They even put landmines and villagers were afraid. 

I was 7 years old and was playing in our garden with my sisters and brothers  when landmines cracked near our village and then we heard a series of explosion. We ran into the house and started crying and looking for our father where he is. When father arrived the series of blast never stop. We thank GOD at those time he was already home .Then we were called by our father to go under our house where he made a shelter (well) that we can able to hide. But my grandmother who was a bedridden was left upstairs and keep shouting for help. 

As I remember it was a 3 hours blast, with a tank of war and helicopters, military that shouting. Houses was burned and some villagers was dead. We were very fortunate that the tank of war fell off facing to the sea otherwise all the houses and the people including as is dead. After the war, scout ranger visiting from one house to another. Asking if we hide rebels at home. Innocent men was tortured and abused by military because they thought they were members of NPA. When they came to our house, they asked my mother if she want to die? My mother answered "NO, Sir, I still got small children" Lucky they didn't tortured my father. 

A day after the war, we were warned to move out because it might be injurious. So, we went to our neighboring village far from the explosion but after 3 days we came back. It was quiet then , and we tried to live into a normal life without fear, but Grand Mother still shocked, she never eat, never drink, and after 10 days she died.

Since then, we grew up with the fear of gunfire, stranger people and military. But we were grateful that despite the events he gave us life and a chance to live and see the beauty of the world. 

Now, if we discuss the events there, we laugh because were hiding in a well and we felt sad when we remember  the experience of a child behind a pole crying because her grandparents was shoot and the house was burned. I can't really imagine how she cope such terrifying incidents of her life. We were not friends but I heard she in America now and live a happy life with her friends and family. 

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Nostalgia # 4They're Always Remembered

Working here in Israel is wonderful. I think this is the only country who give a lot of freedom for all overseas workers. Unfortunately, staying or working here is limited.

Anyhow, I enjoyed being here and  I meet this people that I can say they are my family away from home.  My Jewish Family  that has been part of my life.

My previous patient died at 101.5 years old

She was always remembered, An amazing woman who thought me what is the value of family.  A family was very important for her. She had a wonderful relationship with her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Being part of her family was a great treasure that I  can keep forever.I used to call her Grandma too.

 Her daughter and granddaughter

She left me a wonderful friendship with them. These was when I was invited for a family party last year. But Grandma wasn't there anymore.

Grand Child and Great Grandchildren

They were dancing the party here and I took a picture for remembrance.

 A family picnic this year and I was invited to be with them.. . I missed them a lot. Those time that we shared for Grandma's joyous and sad days always remains in our heart and be  remembered.

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Nostalgia # 3 - Time goes so quickly

Sis Rose,of Nostalgic Marveling,  invited me before but I was reluctant because I thought I don't have any photograph to share with. The fact that my album was sent home in the Philippines. Anyhow, I came across to the album of my friend today in friendster and I found some old photograph of my friends when we were together.

Taken New years Eve, 2004

Joan was one of my close friends when I landed Israel, I met her here and we became good friends. Time goes so quickly two years ago she left Israel to meet her internet boyfriend in Romania who became her husband now blessed with a little girl. 

Taken Valentines Party 2006

They were my flatmates,we were like bees here, ran after the camera where it goes and gave a best shots.

New Years Party, 2004 

Some girls birthday

Some of them became my best of friends, confidante and adviser. There were no such happiness of what we had. It was a great time,  yes it was great, seemingly, when we had a get together every week in our flat after a 24/6 work, looking after an elderly people. We dressed ourselves, had little fun, such as dancing, singing, drink a little bit of alcohol LOL!

Me, Ate Mercy, Cousin Roze, Iren (Bilu Angles)

Joan, Ate Emily and Ate Mercy( Eden and Ate Lanie is not here)

We were called the "Bilu Angels" Why it was Bilu Angels ? Because our flat was along Bilu Street. These were the girls who been very close together, shared jokes, laughter, tears, problems or even shared what clothes to wear for the next party. Unfortunately, friendship ended for many reasons.Some of them got married here and have kids and went back in the Philippines. Out from a group of nine, four of us left here because cousin Roze went home recently. However , I feel close with Iren only.

They've been part of my life here and I thank them for a wonderful memories that remains forever here in my heart. Time goes so quickly we were not young anymore and we have to step forward for the next journey.

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