(lifted from my FB notes, dated May 2, 2009)
Since it's our Moms' month, let me share with you the letter made by my Mom for me during our High School recollection 9 years ago. I got this idea from Rochelle. If only I had followed everything said in this letter... things wouldn't have gone this complicated. Sa lovelife lang naman ako pasaway. Hehe...
Here it is...
March 24, 2000
Eden,
First of all, let me greet you for all your achievements. It was year 1983 when you saw the first light in this world. Your father and I were both happy. We raised you well and
did our best to give you the best education we can afford. And we were indeed very lucky because since you started your elementary, and now finishing your secondary education, we saw you being developed as a potential leader. you have also proven your intelligence through numerous honors and awards that you brought home.
I konw that you noticed that when you were in your grade school, I seldom helped you in your studies, assignments and projects. And during your high school days, I totally left you alone doing all those things for yourself. Now you have to know why I've done this. That's my way of training you to be independent, strong, and can decide for yourself. These traits will serve as your shield in your college life which you decided to pursue in another place, where you will be alone and far from your parents and wherein there will be stiffer competition.
Being born under the zodiac sign Leo and coincidentally during the year when our country was openly fighting against the dictatorship that paved the way to the famous EDSA revolution, I know you have developed such a strong personality. Added to these are the challenges, competitions and intrigues that surrounded you which rooted since your elementary days. You know I pity you for all those experiences. Just charge it to experience. Now I know, you are ready and much prepared for tougher challenges of life ahead. Always look back and remember all your elementary and high school mentors and tormentors. The first, who are very supportive and fair enough to you, and the others, who have caused you embarrassments and sufferings, because they both made your life with them more colorful.
Now you have finished your high school and soon will receive your diploma. I know you have had memorable moments of high school life. Everybody says that high school is the happiest part of being a student, and you know that I didn't deprive you with that opportunity. I let you join your friends everywhere you like, meeting others somewhere. Hopefully, you will now take your studies seriously because your college life will decide who you will be someday.
With respect to your character and attitude, this is all I can say. Maintain your friendliness, but again I advise you to be extra careful with friends around you. You have already several experiences about friends who only approach you when they are in need or seeking favor and help from you, but turn their back on you when you are in need even for just moral support. Select true friends. Also, avoid being hard-headed and watch your carelessness especially on your personal things.
As to your lovelife, take this word seriously from me. You have already tried having a boyfriend. You have now experienced the happiness and heartaches of such relationship. Treat that as a lesson. You are still young, beautiful and a very intelligent girl. Concentrate on your studies first. Mind must prevail over the heart if you really want to fulfill your ambition. Don't ever cry for a man. Let them cry on you. Be wise in handling such relationships.
As to our family relationship, I hope you will maintain the open communication we have established since you were a child, of telling me everything. No secret. Remember, I'm your mother and your best friend. Rest assured that I'll always be at your side to support you, guide you, and encourage you. I love you and I'm very proud of you.
Nanay
Her advices may sound rude, but that was her way of telling me to be tough because life is not easy. Only the strong survives. She's right. Whenever I stumble and fall, I find my way back to her letter and realize that there's an advice I did not follow. My Mom is the epitome of strength and passion. Her stand against challenges and how she fights for her principles are not unknown in our town. That's yet another story to share, which I already did to some of my friends.
I LOVE YOU, NANAY!!!
Eden,
First of all, let me greet you for all your achievements. It was year 1983 when you saw the first light in this world. Your father and I were both happy. We raised you well and
did our best to give you the best education we can afford. And we were indeed very lucky because since you started your elementary, and now finishing your secondary education, we saw you being developed as a potential leader. you have also proven your intelligence through numerous honors and awards that you brought home.I konw that you noticed that when you were in your grade school, I seldom helped you in your studies, assignments and projects. And during your high school days, I totally left you alone doing all those things for yourself. Now you have to know why I've done this. That's my way of training you to be independent, strong, and can decide for yourself. These traits will serve as your shield in your college life which you decided to pursue in another place, where you will be alone and far from your parents and wherein there will be stiffer competition.
Being born under the zodiac sign Leo and coincidentally during the year when our country was openly fighting against the dictatorship that paved the way to the famous EDSA revolution, I know you have developed such a strong personality. Added to these are the challenges, competitions and intrigues that surrounded you which rooted since your elementary days. You know I pity you for all those experiences. Just charge it to experience. Now I know, you are ready and much prepared for tougher challenges of life ahead. Always look back and remember all your elementary and high school mentors and tormentors. The first, who are very supportive and fair enough to you, and the others, who have caused you embarrassments and sufferings, because they both made your life with them more colorful.
Now you have finished your high school and soon will receive your diploma. I know you have had memorable moments of high school life. Everybody says that high school is the happiest part of being a student, and you know that I didn't deprive you with that opportunity. I let you join your friends everywhere you like, meeting others somewhere. Hopefully, you will now take your studies seriously because your college life will decide who you will be someday.
With respect to your character and attitude, this is all I can say. Maintain your friendliness, but again I advise you to be extra careful with friends around you. You have already several experiences about friends who only approach you when they are in need or seeking favor and help from you, but turn their back on you when you are in need even for just moral support. Select true friends. Also, avoid being hard-headed and watch your carelessness especially on your personal things.
As to your lovelife, take this word seriously from me. You have already tried having a boyfriend. You have now experienced the happiness and heartaches of such relationship. Treat that as a lesson. You are still young, beautiful and a very intelligent girl. Concentrate on your studies first. Mind must prevail over the heart if you really want to fulfill your ambition. Don't ever cry for a man. Let them cry on you. Be wise in handling such relationships.
As to our family relationship, I hope you will maintain the open communication we have established since you were a child, of telling me everything. No secret. Remember, I'm your mother and your best friend. Rest assured that I'll always be at your side to support you, guide you, and encourage you. I love you and I'm very proud of you.
Nanay
Her advices may sound rude, but that was her way of telling me to be tough because life is not easy. Only the strong survives. She's right. Whenever I stumble and fall, I find my way back to her letter and realize that there's an advice I did not follow. My Mom is the epitome of strength and passion. Her stand against challenges and how she fights for her principles are not unknown in our town. That's yet another story to share, which I already did to some of my friends.
I LOVE YOU, NANAY!!!
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