LO removed for publication. Title: Bitter Sweet
Journaling:
I think it is fair to say that I earned my way to college. I would not
have gone to study at my university had it not for the full academic
scholarship that was offered to me - - which proved to be most helpful
when Dad died of lung cancer halfway through my course. It was hard for
me and the family - - we were financially broke, we were all in denial and
inconsolable with our loss. I was told to stop studying and start
providing for the family? one degree was enough they said??
but I couldn't? I wouldn't? I didn't. Amidst the emotional and
financial blackmails, I persevered. Worked long hours to earn extra money
for my allowance, tried to keep everything going my way - - I was
determined as hell?? and it paid off. I graduated Cum
Laude with degrees in Economics and
Accountancy and placed 9
th in the national CPA
licensure examination
shortly after. The journey was bitter, the end was sweet. To look back
with pride and no regrets, sweeter.
I am
Janis, a
scrapbooker from the Philippines.
I am married to a very supportive husband
JE and a mother to Nat (3yo) and Phil (2yo).
I started
scrapbooking April 2008 and have never been able to stop.
I do mostly 12x12 layouts but also dabble in
cardmaking and altered projects.
I love to be challenged, and this craft brings out the passion I have for
reliving memories and celebrating life.
