Just sharing to the whole world how lucky I am to have a.) a pair of hands b.) legs c.) brain that functions well without the anxiety. d.) struggling heart

That makes me a human with a passion to survive.

       Although I got laid-off right away with my former job, it seems like good vibrations were being attracted lately. I move fast. I mean, strategy-wise. I've been practicing this since I was a little kid. Business has always been a part of my life. It's innate in me to think of something to make and sell. 


The 90's was the most phenomenal decade ever! I recall having most of the gadgets I wanted. However, I was not spoiled like any other preppie kids....

My nanny would be punishing me for having just a A or B+ grade even if it's still a good grade. My parents never knew what I was going through since they were'nt around most of my life. Yet, I remember my grandpa and uncle asking me on what I want whenever I make it to the Achievers' list. One of the first major gifts I received was having a trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA for being a class officer and part of the top 10 students in 1st grade. It's kind of weird that I was just inspired to study because I knew I am going to get a reward if I worked hard for the gold. However, these all stopped when my family realized I was not really aiming to be smart but with the money,toys, etc. 

For a change, my family changed the strategy.

They made me wear a bow, bought different colors of it and bought me a bag of candies.

You're probably wondering by now. I'll explain why.

Apparently, my family were teaching me how to market my own "little business" that they funded when I was in grade school. I realized that whenever I wear a new headpiece & accessory to school, my classmates drooled in envy and would ask where I bought it. As for the bag of candies, my family told me that they're not going to buy me a new bag until I figured out what to do with it.

One morning, while in the classroom. My seatmate saw me unwrapped a piece of candy.

"Can I have some?"

"No."

"Fine, I'll just buy at the canteen downstairs."

"Why don't you just buy from me? Only .50 cents. You don't have to go a long way for a piece of candy."


.......The rest is history. The bows sold well too. Same thing, I told my classmates to buy from me. However, I think I made my classmates more spoiled from their parents than actually learning the trade. Oh well.

While I was growing up, I get more $$$$ but got tired and wanted a new product to sell inside the classroom. When I reached 3rd grade, that's where I started transitioning from candies, bows to something better. My parents bought me a satellite phone, pager and a computer for traveling and studying purposes. 

However, there's something missing.......A PRINTER.

I used to travel in business/first class and observed the adults I sit with inside the plane. Most have laptops, palm pilots, etc. An adult who was sitting beside me at that time noticed that I was too young to be traveling alone so someone in a formal business attire initiated a conversation: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" / "Like you, I also want to wear a suit." / "Well, I'm an ambassador for my country. / "What is an ambassador, mister?" / "You may be young to understand but I deal with different people like me and travel all the time."/ "OK, I think I want to be like you when I grow up because I love being on the plane, traveling a lot and learning things from people like you." 

One thing that caught my attention was when he gave me a business card. I learned at that moment that acquiring gadgets such as a phone, pager and an email were class status at that time & perfect mediums to connect more with people around the world.

As soon as I went back in a school year, already in 3rd grade, I asked my parents to buy me a printer. I told them I will make my own business cards since I was inspired to give it away to "future connections". Also, I had an idea to print customized business cards, stationery, greeting cards, etc. in class.

NO WONDER I GOT VOTED AS "CLASS TREASURER or AUDITOR" every grade school year. hahaha

While I reminisce my childhood years, I realized how lucky I was. I can also say that everything that I did, even if it were the smallest things made an impact to who I am right now. I shared this story because I want to inspire 8-12 year old kids who might bump and read my blog. Also, I wanted to share to the world how happy I am to be launching my new business soon. Finally, someone from overseas will be funding it! I am really excited! My business in the Philippines is doing good as well.

All I can say is it does not really hurt to get some little rejection in our lives. If it is not meant to be, there's always something to focus on. As for me, I am blessed to be artistically and musically-inclined. Eh, I'm a scholar for life. I won't stop here.