Find out the truth!

1. Cooking is my hobby.

2. I already had 3 boyfriends.

3. My family and I went to London last summer.

4. I am lactose intolerant.

5. My boyfriend got me a shirt from HongKong.

6. I just recently turned nineteen.

Halloween Treat

          Since it is almost halloween, I decided to share this short video of my crazy little brother and cousins. This is what we did last halloween. We were totally bored at that time so they rehearsed a dance and made me video their act. It was really funny when they wore those costumes because they wanted to be mysterious. It's actually fun to have crazy moments with the family sometimes. I love them!

Realization

                Most of us have become indecisive at some points in our lives. Be it to choose what course to take in college, to try something new and extraordinary, or even to leave your comfort zone. We have our own shares of indecisive acts that make us consult other people for their opinions. Sometimes, we use a lot of time just to think about our decision especially when it contradicts the opinions of others.

                Honestly, to decide upon something is really my weakness. I am not quite a risk taker or a quiet observer. I know for myself that I am dependent to people around me but I also want to prove to myself and to them that I can be independent.

                To be independent- that is my goal. I was given the chance to do it when I was left in the Philippines for almost 7 months to study. I really thought it would be easy but it was not. To be separated from my parents for a long time was actually difficult. I learned how to budget the money they give m, to manage my time in everything, and to stand in my own feet. Yes it was fun to be away from them sometimes but there was an uneasiness feeling that’s present. During that time I knew I need to be tougher, for myself and for my future. This realization made me a better person.

                Risks will always be a part of our lives. There are times that we need to take some risks in order to grow. Independence is connected to it. We will not survive if we will always be dependent to others. In life, we can only depend on ourselves. There are people around us who can help us but we need to learn how to help ourselves first. Indecisiveness will not do us any good. Our decisions will always affect our lives whether we like it or not.

Family: A Gift from God

                “You don't choose your family.  They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.” 

-- Desmond Tutu

                Each person has a family to be called. The family that I have is imperfect but still happily together. I have a mother who teaches me a lot of things and also expects a lot from me. The father that I have is really strict in terms of everything but still supports me in any way he can. I also have a little brother who sometimes pisses me off yet knows how to be affectionate anytime. My whole family may be small but my life will not be complete without them.

                All my life, I have been with the three of them. Like what I have said above, my family is imperfect. There are some trials that have come our way before and maybe there are still some that will come. These problems have made our relationship as a family stronger. I can say that we have surpassed everything altogether. I am very grateful because we support each other in anything we do and there are no major conflicts between us. Also, to have a complete and happy family is a real treasure of mine.

                Aside from them, I consider my aunts, uncles, and cousins as my other family. Close family ties is known to be an important family value in Filipinos. It is actually nice to have other relatives who can understand me and also care for me. In addition, I can go to their houses without feeling neglected. They always make me feel welcome and I am also thankful for that. The additional support that I get from them really helps me to go further in life and also makes me feel loved.

                It is true that no one can choose their own family but if I am given the chance to choose mine I would rather stay with the family I have now. They are not perfect but I think their imperfections make our family unique and happy. I believe that God has given this family to me and me to them because we will complete each other’s life. I do not know what will happen to me if they are not here with me. This family is one of the most precious gifts I received from God. I am blessed to have them with me throughout my journey. No one can steal the love, support, and care that I get from them.