I AM INDEPENDENT. YES, IM PROUD!

It suddenly came up to my senses that I am pretty much lucky that I am independent for the moment.

As I was compiling the 201 documents of my newly hired staff, I noticed that there’s an employment contract missing. I rushed to her desk to ask if she was able to forward to me her signed contract and found out she didn’t.

I asked her why up to this time she wasn’t able to do such.

“Sir, I wasn’t able to complete signing the contract for I am still waiting for my mother’s decision of moving out of Davao City.” she explained.

Surprised having heard her reason, I questioned back “What’s with her mother’s decision that up to this moment she wasn’t able to start signing her employment contract?”

Teary eyed, she answered.. “Sir, my family plans to move to other place and I don’t want to be left alone here but I don’t want to compromise my work as well. I also want this job.”

Memories flashed back as I grasp the ideas bothering her mind.

When I decided to get separated from my family years ago, I knew it’s not going to be easy as 1 2 3. I knew for a fact that I will be responsible in every single action and decision I’m gonna make. I’ll be held liable for every endeavour I’ll create.

I poured all the guts that I have to that decision for I know it will affect not just my personality but my whole being in general.

Now, I am independent. And Yes, I am proud of it.

Nobody likes the idea of being tied down by someone else. Freedom, everyone wants it may they agree with it or not. You can do what you want. If you make mistakes, there is no one to be blamed but yourself and no one can blame you for that mistake.

Though at times there’s no one to share your tears and fears, you will develop your ability to cope with loneliness. Though sometimes there’s no one who’ll nurse you when you’re ill, you will learn to improve your ability to deal with emergencies. Though nobody will tell you what’s good or what’s not, you will eventually be able to distinguish.

Independence taught me everything. It helped me grow and it aided me to reach my horizon. It made me see the best in me. We’re unable to become independent because we are too scared of losing. Remember to always bear in our minds that losing is a part of learning.

DELICIOUS DURIAN

Hmmm...

fresh durian

One of the most mouth-watering food I really cant resist. Yes, it is durian.

Some find it disgusting due to its strong smell but on the contrary it is rich in vitamin B, C and E aside from being a strong blood cleanser. Durian contains high level of amino acid tryptophan and is known to alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Also, durian has a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.

It is highly nutritious but is not advisable to be eaten by pregnant women or people with high blood pressure.

IN A BLINK OF AN EYE

It’s a boring Wednesday night. It is also, somehow, an emotional one. Thoughts are running in my head but I really can’t figure out what they are. Out of nowhere, I thought of my brother whom I really missed. We haven’t seen nor talked for a couple of years maybe because we are too busy with our own lives despite the fact that we are miles apart from each other. Yes, I am here in the corner of Davao City while he is somewhere in Middle East working for their future, for the future of my 2 nephews. I salute him for having the courage to work abroad. He is really a brother to look up to. Then suddenly, part of my heart touched me. I felt guilty for I haven’t bothered texting nor calling him for a long time now just to ask how he is and how’s life going there in the other corner of the earth. I still recall the moment he called me just to say “Always take good care of yourself especially now that you are far from us.”

That was also the moment he let me know that he’ll be going out of the country for work. Somehow it bothered me because he’ll be miles and oceans away from us but of course Lord is always at our side. I know, He will always take good care of the people I love most.

Well, it’s never too late to say what you feel, to let people know how much we miss and love them.

I just wish I can take him out of my mind and hug him for real. I want to let him know that I really miss him and I want to spend quality time with him. I wish he can be beside me right now. I wish I can do this just in a blink of an eye.

I miss you Kuya!