Letter to Nanay

To my loving Nanay,

Hope you are in good place now Nay. May God have mercy on you where ever you are. I write this letter to thank you and to always remind myself of how wonderful ,selfless mother you are to me. Even though you will not be able to read it, I still think it will reach to you and you will know what is in my heart. I still felt the pain in my chest knowing I no  longer feel you,  and talk to you every time I'm feeling down.

 My mother and I posed for a picture after we cut some coconut.

I will always reminisce your simplicity, relentless and selfless love. You showed us how to be strong in times of difficulties. You stand up  by yourself and did anything to support us . It still vivid on my mind when father died in his early age, and you felt all alone. What a big responsibilities you have to face. You have to take care  and support your  seven small children  all by yourself. He did not left anything to alleviate your worries. You worked day and night just to give us food on our plate. You never have time to help our homework in school because you were so busy working and your tired body gave us hint that you need rest for the next day. That made us realize,  to help you and help our self whatever we can. My older sibling and I started to work to contribute in our everyday needs. You were so proud of us then. Our circumstances helped  us to become one and lean on each other. If you were still alive now. You will be more happier and more proud to your children. Most of them graduated in college and have a decent profession. They all got married and have a family of their own.

My mother, nephew and I while we were in a fishing boat.

As of me, I got married and living here in US. You have two beautiful granddaughter. I travelled some places that you were once dreamed of. Because of you I became self sufficient, strong  and have a positive outlook in life. You taught me how to love unselfishly. You instill in my mind that whatever circumstances that we might face in life,  we can pass through it. I think of you when I'm in difficult situation, how you handles those trials and hardship being a single mother of seven children. I'm so proud of you and very grateful to God for giving me the one of the best mother in the world. And who had the greatest impact in my life.

Love you always,
Arleen

All About Me...

Hi Everyone,

 My name is Arleen. I am a busy mom of 2  adorable kids both girl. I am working as a daycare teacher and a part time student. We came here in US together with my husband and my daughter as an immigrant  from Nepal where my husband born. We settled here in 

Arlington, Massachusetts after we came in 2010. We love this state even it is so cold out here and the city we live in  is close to everything from school to shopping mall.  I was born in Philippines , one of the tropical country in Asia where there are only 2 seasons in a year. The rainy season and  super hot , humid summer. Most people wear sleeveless shirt, shorts and flip flops. The simple and the carefree life  in my country that remind me of my memorable childhood. My siblings and I used to stay outside  all day until night playing with neighbors. We were all dirty,  sweaty and tired but we still don't even want to go home until our mother remind us that she will remove our clothes outside and be naked that everyone can see including our playmates If we will not go home that instant.  I will always miss and reminisce all the fun things and carelessness during my childhood. I have 6 siblings that still living in there

I had to jump  for a nice effect.

In my free time, I enjoyed singing Karaoke at my home. there is songs built in in a microphone that i used to enjoy during my alone time. I poured out all my frustrations and stress and I really enjoyed doing it. It helps me to change my mood from sad to happiness. I love to walk and run outside if weather permits and admired the natural beauty of our environment. I also loved to read books especially motivation books. It gives me strength, energy, confident and to dream big however hard it is. Every Saturdays I devoted my time to go to church and Sundays with my family. Going out together and be there for each other.

My family, My husband, my 2 daughters and my crazy hair.

My mother told me when she was alive that I am a joker. Because I always made fun with my siblings. I think all of us have ability to find something to be happy whatever circumstances in our lives. we find time to laugh even in simple things. My friends here in US once told  me that I have a sense of humor.  They  can easily laugh at my simple joke, honestly, I think of myself as a quiet and introvert person. When I was young and up to now I find it hard to approach people initially. But, once you know me as a person. The real me will come out from a shell. I am outgoing, silly, fun to be with and adventurous person. I would like to try different things that will excite me. Love to learn new things and very much like to travel around the world and see beautiful places. Most of all I want to be happy, carefree and have a peace of mind for the rest of my life together with my family.