And this article has been
pushed me to write during our short talk and meeting with Attorney Marasigan
and our cousin Honorable Judge Eleuterio Bathan last night in Kamameshi
Japanese Restaurant in Quezon City. Atty. Marasigan inspired me that, “Though
you have brave heart to do what you want but still sharpness of mind is the
most powerful weapon”. This made my mind blinks and thinks of my idol, Jose
Rizal.
What makes our mind powerful?
When I was a kid, my mother
scolded me saying, “Puro ka pangarap, tingnan natin kung me mararating ka! (“You have lots of dream…let us see if
you can reach those dreams”). Fair enough for a poor individual to dream; Dream
of reaching something different on our mountain life way back 80s.
Yes I admitted that I was
raised in the mountain area of Puerto Galera. This is where my childhood begins
and evolves; this is the time where the highest dream has been developed in the
highest mountain range. And that is the time I want to be seen in Television to
experience the lights and cameras, write some articles or books, have my own
company, create inspirations with other people and help two to five children
not connected with our clan.
I could say that I am always
a victim of discrimination during elementary and high school life. I have the
knowledge on the subjects but I am a timid and shy person that time. The
tendency is I don’t have extra-curricular activities and I am not well known to
some teachers. But I got the best grades. I may not be the valedictorian or
salutatorian but I have my dreams and powerful mind to create and pave the hard
part of my life to success.
During college life, my
common food to eat are fried eggplant, pancit canton, fried egg and dried fish
which entail me to save some money because I don’t have the luxury of life to
pay for my tuition and eat foods in a food chain or any restaurant outside my
very narrow bed space room. Though it’s quite sad to think those times but I
have my determination to finish my college degree and land for the best job to
uplift our family and myself from poverty in short SUCCESS. Thanks to all my
sponsors and benefactors that time -
Locsin Foundation (LVL-CYL Foundation), Koinonia Growth Foundation, Kabayan Assistance
and the person I owe a lot without any condition of helping me Maria Corazon
Tolentino Wood (Ate Cora).
Ate Cora made my final year
in college life memorable; she made me stronger to face the consequences of
life. The most unforgettable line she told to me is, “You cannot be the richest
man in the world Edward, but in a simplest way you can help others”. That made
my spirit more high and admire her most on how she treasure the golden heart
she had up to this time.
I got 1.98 average that time
in College but I didn’t apply for the award because I am focusing on our thesis
which made our group got the highest grade (1.75) among the graduates of (Management
Information System) MIS. Not bad because I aim that grade during our defense
and we got it. I may not be the Outstanding MIS graduate but what made me feel
great is our team reached that goal.
After graduation, this unfortunate
guy tried his luck to find the best job in the Philippines. But a lot of
failure comes along his way of applying. The main reason is my self-esteem is
very low that time. So afer almost two months I’ve landed in a job I didn’t
applied for. It’s just happened that I failed the encoder job which elevates me
to be a keen and detailed Quality Assurance Personnel in SPI Content Sciences
in Laguna. Not bad because it’s a blessing for me working with Engineers and Cum
Laude of other schools who scrutinized on the codes and contents of the desktop
and web applications. Then after that, I became a Marketing Specialist, Loan
Technical Officer, and Foreign Exchange Cashier up to IT Staff. Thanks to Mr.
Mar Ian Novencido for the discovery he made to be part of his excellent IT team
in Tourist Center Corporation.
The most challenging and
enjoying job I worked was in Microfinance Maximum Savings Bank, Inc. (A
Microfinance Oriented Thrift Bank) commonly known as MAXBANK. Being an IT Staff
there, I became IT Administrator, IT Supervisor, IT Assistant Manager and IT Head
until my resignation last February 2012. I would say that this job is the
hardest and most enjoying job I experienced. WHY? Because I made this far
proving to them that a timid guy like me can be a more confident individual who
fight for what is right and do the job well with my dedication and good
relations with some Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas (BSP) Executives. Those where times that I just enjoy our day to day
work and operations of the bank! That made me shocked and flattered from all my
colleagues, staff and other officers of the bank during my last day with their
surprise party. I didn’t expect that I made this far. All I know is I just
enjoy what I am doing and do the best thing every day. I really love
Information Technology, Accountancy and Banking. This is the job I am dreaming
ever!
But what made me resigned?
This is because I need to
pursue my goals in life outside the box. And luckily I made another
accomplishment during my Singapore adventure.
After my Philippine travel
adventure (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao), I set on my mind to go to Asian which
made me land to Singapore. And eventually I was discovered to be a model
finalist in a well known Magazine in SG, the AugustMan Magazine. With my
unmolded personality development on camera and photography I didn’t made it to
top but I am glad to be included as one of the discovered model with Sir Romz
(Romeo Regalario, Jr).
Now supporting my family
business, doing my online jobs, blogging and inspiring; it is proven that our
mind is very powerful. I just think those things before and with God’s guidance
and love
I made this far and dreaming more to help more. Always believe, always
care and always dream because with your hope, love and aspirations everything
will be soon a reality.
Life Ends when you
Stop Dreaming;
Hope Lasts when you
stop Believing:
And Love Fails when
you stop Caring;
So Dream, Believe,
and Care…
---- Anonymous
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