Hi Loves,

I know this is not my usual time of posting, but I just can't help but show my gratitude for all the things I had experienced before I became a Freelancer. So I was just cleaning my bedroom (as my normal weekly routine). I have to change the bedsheets and pillowcases and re-arrange them because tomorrow, it's going to be a mess. AGAIN! Haha, mommy things. 

But today is very different. 

Every year we have new year's resolutions and goals, right? My new year's resolution is always to provide a stable life for Edmund- nothing for myself materially but to just have a peaceful and healthier state of mind. But this year, I decided to make a goal for myself. 

I want to buy a new laptop. 

You see, my current laptop is really an old one, it's actually 4 years old, and it was already well used. Now, although I can still use it, its performance is not the best anymore. But being the practical single momma, I shrug off the idea of purchasing a new laptop; instead, I will be allocating my budget to what's more important, like Edmund's schooling- he's an upcoming Kindergarten student, by the way. 

However, there's just a part of me that always says, "Come on, it's time to invest in a new gadget; it will generate income anyways." So here's the big boom- I purchased a laptop using my own salary from my Freelancing. 

I know it's nothing fancy or surprised,, but I would just like to share this experience with you. My heart is overwhelmed with joy and satisfaction that finally, I am slowly making goals and putting action into them. 

The first big achievement was to enroll Edmund in a private school, and now, this and not to mention this happened in a span of just 3 weeks. 

Going back to Day 1

As I am cleaning my room, I noticed how much my room changed. In the past, Edmund and I sleep in a double-sized bed with lots of beddings, and I work just on my bed because I have no office space- but look how much I grew. 

I have a decent computer chair, storage for my product shoot items, and a big ass Orocan box for all my stocks to sell. 

Grabe, ang laki na pala ng pinagbago. 

I remember when I decided to go all-in with freelancing, I converted my old drawing board into an office table- it's very spacious but not sturdy; more so, it's not convenient to use. I also remember using our dining chair as my office chair. After all, I can't buy the office chair once because I was literally broke and unemployed. 

I also remember not having a second monitor and work with my old Acer laptop that has been with me for 6 years (way back in high school) before I switched to my laspag Asus laptop. 

I also remember how hard it is to manage my time because I'm trying to earn my degree, be a mom and a provider all at the same time. 

Looking back before I started freelancing, I was depressed, broke, and very angry with everything and anything that has been happening in my life before. But now, I can provide for Edmund and can finally stand on my own two feet little by little; baby steps. 

Faith can definitely move mountains

I have been bruised, depressed, and was knocked down. I even questioned the Lord "Why me" but God really moves in his mysterious ways. He knows the perfect timing, when, and where he will give the blessings. 

All good things in life, require hard work, faith, and time. Nothing comes very easy. I have always been the person who wants to happen things when I said so but the good Lord, Jerico, Edmund, and my parents taught me to be patient to wait for things at the right time. 

To all single parents, women who are in a middle of a challenging situation, and to all who are asking so many WHYs, 

Always remember, you may not understand everything now but remember, all your questions will be answered in God's perfect time. All your hard work will be repaid with the sweetest victory and success.

Aim high, never fear because we are resillient!