Many of us came from a humble start. No one can deny the fact that life is harder when no one can turn to except your family. I am proud to say, that I came from a poor family. Through this, I strive more to reach my goals in life.
Struggles in life
When I was a child, I wanted to help my parents in any way I can to lessen the burden on the family. We are 9 in the family including my parents. Their work is mangubod (to get the palm heart of a coconut). We usually eat ganamos (fermented fish), bulad (dried fish), and Utan Bisaya (boiled vegetables) because it's the only food we can afford, with these, our tummy was happy already.
Sometimes, if they (my parents) have money, my mother would buy us hotdog and chorizo. The hotdog was sour and the chorizo was so sweet, I don't understand. Later, I realized that it was expired which is why it was sold cheaply. Good thing we don't have diarrhea, that is because our stomachs were immune.
There were times that if we don't have something to eat, we get to cook banana for lunch or else a scoop of rice left, we made it porridge so that we'll share it with our siblings.
I learned household chores at the age of 5, familiarizing everything. So that by the time my siblings would give me the job, I know I can. Those times were memorable to me because they molded me into what I am now.
There's a light in the dark
One sunny day, I overheard my brother that our neighboring eatery was looking for a dishwasher so I volunteered myself. I washed all the dishes, pots, and utensils used for cooking. The owner of the eatery then gave me money without asking something.
Another day had come, and the owner called me again for I will be washing the laundry. Without hesitation, I nodded. As I went on my washing, I saw 100 pesos in the pocket of her jeans and then, set it aside so I will give it to her. She was so happy that I returned it to her. Since that day, it changed my whole life.
She made me an official employee in the eatery, and not long after, she trusted me to manage the eatery as mentioned in my intro blog post.
With this job, I always had money in my pocket and my parents didn't have to give me an allowance since I was in Grade 7. I am a scholar student in a private school (at that time, no public school nearer to our home) so only miscellaneous and allowance would be my struggle.
The time came, when I graduated from high school, the owner of the eatery, (I already called her "Ate", though she's in her 50's it's the name that I am comfortable calling with) asked me something if I can be her helper in her new house in Bogo City. Without hesitation, I said yes. I planned to go back to school when I have enough money, since my parents cannot even send me to college.
After 3 weeks of working as a house helper, Ate asked me, do you want to go to college?. I got excited about what I heard from her, and I said, yes, Ate if I had a chance. She replied, Okay by Monday will go to near colleges.
Ate has been a good amo for me, I learned how to cook different kinds of dishes, how to act promptly, and other things that should be remembered as a woman.
I thanked God he sent me an instrument to reach my dreams in life. However, reaching one's dreams would have mixed emotions, like happiness, sadness, depression, pressure, and self-pity. After 4 years I conquered it.
The heaven I felt as I received the diploma in my hands. At last! Those hard work has paid off and another journey will be faced. My proud parents were so happy that finally, I had graduated.
"Poverty is not a hindrance to success", this quote which I always put on my mind, that everything we do, we have to ask for guidance from Him then. He will answer our prayers if not today, perhaps tomorrow. All the hardships I had encountered, I lay it all to Him as He knows what lies ahead.
Indeed poverty is not a hindrance to success @jobeliever but poverty is our encourager who always encourage us to strive more to reach our goals in life.
Congratulations for facing the life battles and you got the diploma you had and your parents wished for.
Thanks @jenthoughts ,I appreciate it.
Whoa, she is an angel sent from above no. But, it also happen because you are so determined to study again and to lift yourself in poverty. Maiaangat lang natin ang sarili natin sa kahirapan kapag gusto natinnay may ginawabtayong paraan 😹🤜❤️
True yan miss. Whatever it is, basta marangal na trabaho, susuokin natin para sa ikabubuti ng pamilya natin.
Yes naman, para sa sarili nating pag lago or pag unlad.
Truly poverty is not an hindrance to success, your good attitude and hardworking spirit brought the right and good people to your way continue your good work.
Thanks for this @glorydee . Indeed the good attitude and positive in life made one to success.
Poverty is a hindrance, as your own story shows, but it is not a disqualifier.
Indeed @oldsoulnewb ..
Thanks for dropping by.
God will always provide us everything we need, gave us instruments of success. You are triumphant because you have that good character within you. Keep it up @jobeliever .
Thank you for that @missleray 😊😊
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Congratulations in persuing ,you show how brave you are , I've also in a situation like you and thank you for this I've got another inspiration.
Thanks po.
Absolutely, @jobeliever .. I do believe it too 🥰... I feel you, I am also a living proof that poverty is not a hindrance to success.
It really takes a lot of perseverance, hard work, patience and determination to reach success. And once there, the feeling is priceless.
I'm holding on to that quote until now. It's hard to be born poor but through perseverance and hard work, we can reach our dreams someday and be successful just as we wanted.
True. The more we persevere, the more we deserve to be successful. God bless.
Can I ask? Are you still a student?
Indeed po as long as tayo ay nagsusumikap walang impossible po. Di rin pala basta2 napagdaanan niyo po. Kudos po sa talagang masipag at pursigido po talaga kayo.
Maraming salamat po. Lahat tayo ay may kanya kanyang pinagdadaanan at pinaghuhugotan.
God bless po