Pa-famous.

Pa famous. That's the perception of most of the people who knew me professionally when I resigned from my previous work and decided to put up my own agency.  They thought that I was envious of the company's owner's popularity. They thought that I wanted to be like her.  They (some of them) thought that I wanted a piece of what she achieved. 

Well the answer is a big NO. kung alam niyo lang. 

Both of my parents grew up in a working class environment. Not really poor not rich. They were taught to work hard for what they want and to not step on other people's toes in achieving their dreams. They were taught to be happy with simple things and save up for the future of their family. Both of them did not finish school as they have to work early on to help their parents (my lolos and lolas) support their respective big families. My father told me that he experienced eating basura food in Cebu just to survive. 

We were brought up by my parents with the values they have learned growing up. Among the 3 of us, I am the luckiest as I never got to experience the hardships as they building our family. Even though my parents were doing good at that time, we were taught to be humble and content. We were not spoiled and not deprived either. 

I think that helped a lot growing up, we know what's good and what's bad. We know to be grateful with what we have and to work hard if we want something out of our means. I think these contributed a lot when I decided to leave my former employer. I relied on my values that I have learned from my parents and grandparents. 

I feel sad for those who thought that I was inggit. Your forefathers are sad for you. 

Toodles!