How the WE have been coping during the Pandemic (Part 3)

Looking forward to putting up more of these. Not just the youth but open to everyone else as well;
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Being part of a community is being able to be allowed to have their voices heard, lets have a few more~

A few more responses from us:

Justice —

How was last year for you?

Umuna nga biyahek apan Mountain Province ken Kalinga ket syempre permi ti excitement ko. Ti immuna nga nagdagasan mi ket idiay Loc-Ong banda ti Bontoc ta isu ti ayan ti kakabagiak. Idiayak Bontoc nga naamnuan ti kunada nga “hangover” LOL. Ket kalpasan didiay dimmagas kami Sagada, nakitak ti Ambasing nga nayanakan ti Lola baak mi, ken napan naki hike met idiay Sumaguing Cave. Idi nalpas kami idiay Mountain Province ti simmaruno nga lugar nga papanan mi ket Tabuk City diay Kalinga ngem kunak kadagitoy nagannak ko nga haanak nga agawid diay Canada no haanak nga ag pabatek idiay Tinglayan. Nasingpet ti tao kanyami nga nag host ket iyaman ko ken ni Manang Naleen ken ni Apo Whang-Od nga nag batek kanyak. Medio mabuteng ni mama nga apan diay Tinglayan ta tenga’t Tribal war didiay nga panawen, (Butbut vs Betwagan Tribe) ngem kaasi ni Apo nga haan nga napeggad ti dalan. Sakbay napan kami Tabuk, dimmagas kami idiay Lubuagan diay Kalinga Academy ta idiay nga nag eskuela ni Lolok ket napan mi binirok diay report card na, haan mi nabirukan. Idiay ak met lang nga gimmatang ti Wanes ko ta isu ti centro ti panagab-abel ti Kalinga diay Mabilong, Lubuagan. Ket tadta naka danun kami Tabuk City. Idiay ak nga nag amammo kadagidiay amin nga kakabagiak. Ditoy kami met lang nag celebrar ti IIC 13 ket naragsak amin nga immay.

It was my first time travelling to Mountain Province and Kalinga, and obviously I was hella excited. The first place we stopped at was in Loc-Ong located in Bontoc since that’s where my relatives are. It was in Bontoc where I really learned what the term “hangover” means LOL. After we were finished there we stopped by Sagada, I got to see Ambasing the birth place of my Great Grandma and got to hike the famous Sumaguing Cave. When we had finished our itinerary for Mountain Province our next destination was Tabuk City in Kalinga however I told my parents that I wouldn’t go back to Canada without getting a tattoo in Tinglayan. The people who hosted us were very kind and I’m thankful to Manang Naleen and Apo Whang-Od for my tattoos. Mom was a little hesitant to go since it was Tribal War at that time, (Butbut vs Betwagan Tribe) but thank god nothing dangerous happened on our way. Before we headed to Tabuk, we stopped by Lubuagan to visit Kalinga Academy where my grandpa had went to school to get his report card, they couldn’t find it though.... It was also here in Lubuagan I was able to purchase my Kalinga Loincloth since Barangay Mabilong, Lubuagan is the centre for Kalinga weaving. We finally reached Tabuk, and it was here where I met my HUGE family. We also attended IIC 13 and it was a very happy occasion.

And how was it coming back here in the middle of the beginning of the pandemic? What was that like?

Ay gulo gulo gulo! Agnernebiosak permi ta haan ko ammo no makaawidak ditoy Canada. Inaldaw ket sumabali ti linteg ket dumdumngegak ladta ti TV no ania ti plano ti gobyerno. Tadta ti problema ti in announce ni Duterte ket ti last nga aldaw nga ag fly ti International Flights ket March 19..... ti returning flight ko ket March 20.... Anya ngay ti aramidek!? Awan met status ko idiay Filipinas ket agexpire ti Visa  no April 6, 2020 isunga ti inplano mi ti rabii ti March 18 agbiyahe akon apan Manila. Daras talaga ag impake awan urnos basta maawit amin nga kargak okay didiayen. Ti rabii na didiay midnight nagala ni kasinsin ko ti Health Permit ken ni Kapitan ket nag biyahe kami apan Manila. Nag mayat dalan! Awan lugan ken nag talna uray no Lockdown, isu nga 2 hours lang biyahe mi La Union - Manila agasem dayta! Idi addaak idiay NAIA nag diskargaak idiay ket nag pakadaakon ken ni kasinsin ko ta bawal da nga agian idiay. 1am addaak idiay ruar nga agbirbirok ti flight nga agpa Canada. Adda maysa nga flight didiay met lang nga aldaw nga ag pa Vancouver via Japan, $900 CAD ti binayadak ngem desperado ak nga agpa Canada. Ti flight ko ket 9am ket 1am idi ginatang ko diay ticket ko. Idiay NAIA bawal ka summrek until 2 hours before your flight. Isu idiay ak ruwar nga naguray ti 6 HOURS! Awan ti turog ko ta awan met ti agbantay ti kargak. Idi naka unegakon narurudak manen ti maminano da agcheck ti gamit ayuuh kunak gulo ladta ti NAIA. Idi naka tugawak ti plane medio naawanan ti stress ko ket mayat diay panagawidko ditoy.

It was a MESS! I was super nervous because I didn’t know if I was able to return to Canada. Everyday the laws would change and I would just listen to the TV to see what the government plans were. Now the problem was Duterte had announced that all international flights would stop on March 19, my booked return flight was March 20.... What am I going to do now!?!?! I had no status in the Philippines and my Visa was going to expire on April 6, 2020 that’s why we planned on the night of March 18 I would head to Manila. It was a rush to pack no organizing at all just stuff everything I can carry and I was good with that. At midnight my cousin got a health permit from our Barangay Kapitan and we headed off bound for Manila. That road was great, there were no cars and it was super calming considering it was Lockdown and our travel only took 2 hours La Union - Manila crazy amazing isn’ it!

When we got to NAIA we unloaded my things and I said goodbye to my cousin as they weren’t allowed to stay. At 1am I’m outside the airport looking for any flights to Canada. There was one flight that same day bound for Vancouver via Japan and cost $900 CAD but i payed for it since I was desperate to get back to Canada. My flight was at 9am and I bought my ticket at 1am. In NAIA you aren’t allowed to enter the Airport until 2 hours before your flight so I had to wait outside for 6 HOURS! I had no sleep since nobody else was there to watch my stuff. When I got inside I was even more annoyed with how many checkpoints there were and I was like man NAIA is still a hella mess. When I was seated on the plane my stressed self calmed down and my flight was smooth coming back.

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Audrey —

How was last year for you?

There is no one word to describe the past year! It’s been challenging as I had to adapt to new norms of the world going through a pandemic and also guiding my 4 year old son how to do the same. However, it wasn’t all bad, we were blessed with a beautiful girl and she’s brought joy to the whole family during stressful times. We’ve managed to bond and spend time together as a family, as well as learning how to support each other. Although the past year has been at times lonely and isolating, I still consider myself blessed that none of us were ill and we’ve all managed to stay in good physical health.

Raising a baby is a challenge on its own without a pandemic in the midst! Having to juggle a 4 year old and newborn is a circus  The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” cannot be more true, but it’s hard reality when that village is cut off. It was difficult making the choice to cut support coming from our community and parents but we did it for the safety of our family. As a parent, I grieved for my youngest child’s first year of life. She wasn’t able to meet her family, go to any gatherings, or receive any blessings (traditional or spiritual) from anyone. Simple things that I took for granted, such as pictures with Santa, really hit hard for me that she couldn’t have that. I realize that these are minuscule problems and people are facing the same pandemic as me. I just had envisioned a different beginning for her. At the end of the day, she is thriving in our household and I’m dedicated to giving her the best childhood I can. 

And as if that wasn’t a challenge enough, raising a curiously intelligent boy was also hard. I felt that everything I had taught him to be a kind human had been undone. 

Share your toys, now don’t share your toys! Friendly hugs and high fives are now distanced by 2 meters. His goofy hockey player smile is hidden behind a mask. It’s undoing and reteaching him how to interact with others, when really I just want him to be able to play on the playground with his friends.

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Orchid —

How was last year for you?

Last year was definitely not the year I had expected. It’s crazy how quickly everything changed in March, especially with so much going on in my life and at school before the lockdown. I realize now how much I took for granted in that first part of the year. Despite all the stress of school, my life was pretty good. I was spending everyday with my friends, going to dance practices, eating out - all things that became a struggle to do during the pandemic, and even until now. The time alone, although very depressing, allowed me a lot of time to reflect and grow, and I feel like I have such a healthier mindset and perspective on life and towards myself than I did before 2020. I think the hardest part of it was going back to school in September for a school year that was supposed to be the most fun and memorable, and being met with not even the bare minimum of what senior year is paraded to be. I’m graduating soon and I’m still in mourning of what could’ve been, all the experiences I could have had if it weren’t for Covid. But at the same time I wouldn’t be who I am today if it weren’t for the time I had with myself due to lockdown, and I’ve never felt this good about myself and secure with who I am till now. It’s hard to define how 2020 was for me, it was neither totally bad or totally good, but I know that it was just an obstacle that I and the whole world had and still do need to overcome. And with so many people getting vaccinated and restrictions slowly getting lifted, I’m really hopeful that we’re beginning to do that.

What’s changed the most that you’ve noticed last year? Personal and external?

Personally, I feel like my confidence and mindset has changed the most. I feel like I’ve become a lot more positive in the way I see my problems, goals and just life in general. In terms of confidence, I just worry a lot less about how people view me and turn that focus onto myself and how I feel about myself rather than the perspective of others. Externally, I think all that’s really changed is my relationships. Throughout quarantine, my bonds with my friends and family became a lot stronger and I just feel way more connected to them than I did before.

What’s something you wish happened last year that didn’t? Or what did you have planned for last year that didn’t?

I wish that I could’ve used more of my time in quarantine to practice my hobbies like piano or learn a new one because there’s a lot of skills that I’d like to know how to do.

Would you want to talk about what you’d want to do after highschool since you’re graduating?

I’m jus planning on going into journalism and hope to he able to write about and bring light to issues in the world, especially with black and indigenous peoples here in canada.

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Junelia —

January 2020, I remember hearing news about Covid-19 and I never took it seriously because I thought it will never come to a point where it will be a Pandemic. Months after, the World Health Organization officially declared the pandemic. Stores were closed, schools getting transitioned to online classes, businesses were slowly shutting down and many people lost their job including my mother and my younger brother. It was very stressful because despite the pandemic, we still have lots of bills to pay. I am one of those lucky employees who didn’t lose their job during the pandemic but I struggled a lot. I had to walk to work to have less contact with people on the transit because of fear. The fear that I will get sick and get my family sick specially that my mom is very high risk of Covid. I was given a chance to work as a Medic but I had to decline because I live with my mom.

No matter how hard we followed the health protocol, we had an outbreak at work and I’m one of the staff who tested positive. I had to isolate in my own room for 3 weeks. I’m lucky that I’m one of those people who were prepared and I also got my own oxygen tank at home. I couldn’t talk to my family members and couldn’t go out either to get a fresh air even though I struggled to breath. I am still thankful that my family never got sick. I spent most of my time in my bedroom looking at pictures and videos on my phone. It was hard because it made me miss socializing with people more. I missed hearing the gongs being played on our regular Sunday BIBAK workshops. We always gather and have dinner with friends after the workshops. I miss going to school and talk with random strangers at work.

After recovery, I had to go back straight to work because I was an essential workers and we are very understaffed due to people slowly getting sick. We had to work more than 8 hours a day. It was very challenging to go back work with more new health protocols to follow that makes our job twice as harder but at the same time I am happy that I still get paid to pay our bills. I eventually cope with dealing with the additional stress that the pandemic gave. From managing time, to practicing more self care and educating people more about Covid-19 and how it affects the mental health. It made me realize that I have to take care of myself first for me to he able to help others. I know that I’m not the only one who worries a lot about getting family and friends sick. We have to have the courage to go and find someone to talk about it. When the world opens up again, I wouldn’t hold back, because you never know what can happen again. I have to live in the moment.

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Aunty Beth —

Aunty how was last your for you?

Hahaha yes anak I’ll explain: ti feeling ko ngay. Kunak no dytoy pandemic ket just for a while ngem saan met

No more social gathering specially BIBAK and Cordillera where we met our kailyan to express iliw jay pilipinas.

What were some of the changes that occurred for you po as well as your family last year? And how have those changes affected you?

Becoming more vigilant/concerned, feeling nervous if I hear a news, (thinking about) how my family is. The social life is not there anymore but it gives you more time to your family/love ones.

What are somethings you wish happened last year? Or somethings you had planned that has not?

BIBAK youth had stop what they are doing and lots of projects to be done like garage sales, caroling, karaoke/dancing no more.

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In the next little while we will be going back to “normal”, normal gatherings, normal interactions in the face to face. What are some of the changes that have occurred that have changed our behaviour and mindset?

Thank you all to those who have since submitted and reached out to share their words and feelings.

We hope to share more of these

Agyamanak ~~~~

How the BIBAK Youth are coping during Covid-19 Part 11

People have reached out or have responded to the question above;

A lot of what last year’s experience can be described as can be summed into “pause and self reflection”. Meaningful and mundane, it was a time to slow down, re -adjust, and get used to the “new normal” . How did we as a community think of what occurred and how do we move from here?

Crecien —

How was last year for you?

I would say that the pandemic has ups and downs, but when I reflect on the past year of the pandemic I think I did fine. Yes, I ended some friendships in the process and my travel plans got cancelled, but I appreciated the time that I had by myself. 

At times I felt very lonely, wishing that I could see people. At times, I really missed physical contact and intimacy. But I also found so much inspiration in my life just being by myself, such as running, playing computer games, and watching Japanese animation. I realized it was really exhausting to maintain a social life, so it was a pleasure to stay home and be in control of my schedule and time. Some small pleasures I can partake in now are reading by myself at the park, or having lunch by myself at a restaurant. My favourite activity is going grocery shopping in different places, which thankfully was considered an essential activity all through the pandemic!

I started school at Langara right at the start of the pandemic in May 2020. I have to say that I enjoyed the online experience. I don't have to commute to school, pack a lunch, or decide what to wear.  Although the learning mode is different, I appreciate the efficiency and time I save learning from home. Now that it is a year later, I am on track of finishing 15 classes by the end of the summer. I am extremely proud of myself because it was a lot of hard work. I am wanting to apply to UBC to continue my future studies. 

Having a physical outlet helped with my mental state. During the pandemic, I continued to see my physiotherapist to guide me in my workouts and health concerns. Right now, I am going to a gym four times a week. The gym is in a converted warehouse and people are spaced out properly, so I feel generally safe in the space. 

When I was not able to have food gatherings with friends, I spent the year chasing cravings. I discovered my love for pineapple bbq pork buns at my local bakery, Bao Bakery on Joyce Street, I became obsessed with durian and bought durian flavoured products. I splurge on unhealthy fast food on the weekends and stuff my face with pizza and burgers! 

Now that people are looking to return back to normal now that vaccines are rolling out, I wonder what it will be like to return back to a social life. To be honest, I really don't want to sacrifice the time I spend by myself. I think it will definitely be an experiment of finding a new balance of social activities and personal time. 

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Liway —

How was last year for you?

If you asked me of how my 2020 is, I would say that it's a roller coaster ride of happiness and acceptance as I craved for knowledge and started to ask the right questions. I started to focus on myself and broaden my views to possibilities, to be an observer more of who I am and have the awareness.

It was just a random news that my friends were talking about as we drank and celebrate our memories from the past year (2019). A virus from Wuhan, China has emerged and started crawling to its neighboring borders. The next thing we know is that every person is advised to wear mask when in public area, practice hand hygiene and maintain 2 meters apart.

I still remember the last time I saw my friends when the news announced that there would be quarantine and lockdown of airports, shops, hotels, restaurants and others. People started to shut their doors and hide from the Grim reapers scythe. Death has a new name and became an instant celebrity known by anyone who has lived and survived by its cruel reality. I realized that not only the human species are being affected, but everything is. Nature is crying for help and it's knocking on our door needing to be cradled by love and affection.

Covid-19 might not be the beginning but a continuation of a more bigger global problem in the future and if we keep turning a blind eye to it, it would be hard to reverse the things we've already destroyed and we'll drown in the ocean of meaningless objects. History will have to wipe out itself and the civilization is back to step number 1.

These are the issues that have bothered me more right now as I venture the deeper realization of life and universe and become the human that nature created. I believe that we can wake up from the slumber of having the knowledge to perish and we can live in the abundance of future memories. So to go back from the original question, my answer would be Yes!

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Wei-Jie —

How was last year for you

Hi my name is Wei-Jee, a friend of yours. 

Last year totally sucked but we can all agree to that. COVID-19 is a test for sure and  I just wish for everyone safety. I myself didn’t support much in the matter, since I actually went out to explore new places and visited people, soul searching perhaps. Never went out as much since, I tend to stay in because I like being a hermit. I still followed a majority of restriction such as wearing mask, 6 feet unless you want to mingle, not going out if I felt sick or I see the people I hang out with is looking like a zombie that can fuck it’s brain’s out... So yeah last year was chill kept myself in check, year 2021 is a different shit show but we’re pulling through. A message to all. Last year left a rough patch for all of us and I want you guys to know that everything after this will be so much better. If you’ve had a much harder time before or went through an all time low, find a way, fight through it and the best will come out of you.

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Apollo —

Rats are known for their unpredictable behavior when they're new to their surroundings. Surely the Pandemic hits on the year of the rat. The year of 2020 where it all began, the world didn't expect it to happen all of the sudden. No one is prepared, and no one can tell what's going to happen next, causing a lot of people to panic, confused, become aggressive, and felt lost. Just like a rat if you put it on a box.

A year went by since the world experience a wide spread epidemic like this. New generations has evolved witnessing the catastrophe. The economy was hit hard for some countries around the world including the Philippines. But one thing is clear to me, this pandemic surely bind all the people in every place. It doesn't matter if they had different languages, different countries, and ethnicities. When they introduced the strategy called "lockdown" to control the spread of the virus, the internet had exploded. All social platforms like tiktok, zoom, facebook, youtube, you name it. All of this platform served like a bridge to communicate with our families and friends. We all learn to navigate the internet just to ease our boredom during the lockdown.

BIBAK youths didn't have as much activities compared to the previous years. The quarantine held back our plans and workshops. But that hadn’t stopped us to enjoy what we've learned during the previous workshops and meet ups. We spent our quality time with our families, making stronger bonds and connections with them. Some focuses on work to save up some money, some enjoyed meditating and time for themselves, and some of us giving their best shots on their studies. All I'm saying is we didn't let the pandemic ruined our precious time, instead we turned it to be more useful.

Thanks to all our parents who guide and supported us during this unprecedented time. It is hard for others to cope but that’s why we are" BIBAK".
B-eing there I-mposing our support B-ack to our A-ncestors and K-akailyans.
This pandemic teaches us many things that we can use in our daily lives. It mold us to be a better version of ourselves. It binds us like we've never seen, It makes our faith more stronger than ever, and most of all, it made us appreciate even the tiny little things in our lives.

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Nothing replaces the being in person. No amount of Zoom or Facebook could ever take the place of an embrace or the warmth of another person or other people.

The tinge we feel when we look at a photo and feel a wave of nostalgia is merely the feeling of longing to be in that moment again, cherishing the same emotions, wanting to relive the past, our hearts looking to the future. Owag~!

How the BIBAK Youth are coping during Covid-19 Part 1

Spring then Summer, and it’s been over a year amidst the global pandemic…

Here are some of what the young people of our community had to say about these interesting times - Part 1

Thalia –

How was last year for you?

I still remember when Covid-19 was introduced as a pandemic (this was way back in January), and I recall how paranoid I was, I started wearing mask that exact same day. I remember how I was the only one in the bus wearing them and people would constantly give me looks, no one would to sit beside me. Now, it’s the opposite. Everybody’s wearing them and it became the norm. Everyone struggled since you need to cope with sudden rapid changes. I was a contractual worker that time and the work was only till February. I struggled looking for a job since a lot of jobs were either laying off or much more meticulously with hiring than usual. Like any problem, you struggle at first, then you adjust slowly and eventually cope up. Thanks to my friends and family, I wouldn’t know what to do without them. Also, being updated on news and knowing what’s happening around you helps you to be prepared and at some point, it gives you sense of hope, knowing that it’ll be over and it too shall pass. Also, following safety protocols made it easier not only for myself but for everyone else.

So Thalia what did you do in the first months during most of the lock down?

Well I was just at home most of the time. I only got to go out when we go grocery shopping then Liway offered me a job then shortly after, we moved to Salmon Arm and that was November.

What was on your mind most of the time that year was going on?

I had a lot of uncertainty and I was scared. I was also sad because a lot of our plans were cancelled. I also felt annoyed especially with the first phase of the pandemic, when we all wanted it to end but a lot of people were not following the protocols and guidelines. I felt staying positive seems to be unattainable. Composure was needed but I can’t be able to do it alone without the help of the people I love.

What were your plans last year that was cancelled? And what has changed in your life since last year? How has your life changed for the better since the start of it?

Me and my cousins were planning to travel last September. My Mom also wanted to go to the Philippines last summer to take care of some papers. I was also planning to study earlier last year but didn’t continue with enrolling since the program originally requires a lot of in-person classes. I don’t wanna do it online since I have trouble learning that way or at least that’s what I think so.

Although it wasn’t always misery and sadness that the pandemic has caused. I get to bond more with my cousins who just happened to arrived in the beginning of pandemic. We were also able to mortgage a house and moved right away. Also, moving to Okanagan has never been better, it was a fresh start as well and it also happened that the program I wanted to take in Vancouver is a lot cheaper here and I’m glad I was in time for the program. Lowkey promoting Okanagan hahahahaha!

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(Anonymous) –

How was last your for you?

Not healthy. I became a drunkard every weekend. *awkward emoji*

LOL! How about work kabsat? Okay diay?

Still ok

Ti BIBAK what did you wish we did if not for the Pandemic?

If its not pandemic maybe we’re still doing what we've started. And maybe we (would have) already learn a lot and master some dances and gongs. And maybe we would have already traveled a lot.

These are things you wish we did?

Yup

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(Anonymous) –

How was last year for you?

But last year eh... it was depressing *awkward emoji*. I fell out of love, got my heartbroken I guess, didn’t continue pursuing school, couldn’t save up money since I had to pay my families bills and my bills at the same time, working 2 jobs which I needed to stay positive for since I needed to supervise people… had a hard time sleeping, probably because I’m overthinking what to do in life or the day I just had, being mentally drained from sleep deprivation and exhaustion, ignoring my basic essential needs and want; forgetting to shower, change of clothes, wash my clothes, spent most days working and in bed having a hard time sleeping, I stopped doing the things I love, looking for the need to change myself. Which did not workout since I don’t enjoy it, I seem to hate every single aspect of changing the person I am sooo... well that’s a portion of whatever BS I’m going through. This is like the other side of me which are being worked on and have been worked on, so no worries.

How was last year?.. well I met new people and met up with the old people that gave me joy, I learned a lot.. self-love, I have been working out what I want in my space, ignoring and leaving disturbance in my peace. I try to make other people’s day when I only deemed needed because I need now to focus on myself.. I have been slowly getting back to creating content, playing games more, enjoying anime and movies for my entertainment, this are the things I love.. I’ve been going out more and exploring places trying new things, instead of hating on how I try to change, I should keep exploring so that I have a better understanding of myself.. slowly learning to love myself, so that I could share that to someone soon, the idea of a companion isn’t so bad as I thought...

What else has changed because of last year? What plans did you have that didn’t come into fruition, and what’s a good thing that’s come from the past year?

I learn to be more comfortable, specially with people. Set boundaries and know my intentions, not just whatever. I tend to act a certain way to different folks just to match with them. I just adjust myself. I’m still the silent and awkward guy who’ll support anyway he can. That’s me. I was planning to be more open to the idea of school; picking a course, any course to just get me a degree. Shit happens and I focused on something else. That’s all.

One of the good things from last year is that I get to experience many different things mentally/emotionally that I was afraid to experience a few years back *smiley face*

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Manay –

What are your thoughts and experience throughout last year? Any insights?

The conjecture for 2020  was very promising especially with the high demand in all industries. Unfortunately, Covid-19 killed this opportunity and Canada went to lockdown for the rest of 2020 and I was left but nothing to do. Boredom grew so much in me by mid 2020 as I couldn’t travel as much as I used to. That’s why  I decided to quit my fulltime job even though it was mid-pandemic. fortunately I was employed right after and even kicked off a salary that pays more than double of my previous paycheck. There was nothing else to do but work due to travel restrictions, which drifts myself away from unnecessary spending and kept my expenses at minimum. I was able to put more on my savings and grew my investments tenfold.

Tell me more about your investing experience aha, and how has that benefited you since last year?

What seems selfish but so much better is that I discovered investing as my newfound passion, despite others having struggles in this global pandemic. By the end of 2020, I was shocked how much my net worth has grown. I transitioned from such a big spender to a total investor junkie. I started sharing my investing tips on my social media platform, and family and friends ask me what are good investment opportunities I could teach them. Overtime I decided to create an investing course for beginners and it was the best decision I have made so far. It was quiet costly for some but I have received great feedbacks from clients and told me I charge so cheap on such valuable knowledge I was sharing. I find it as a good start on newfound career. I do plan to keep my investing journey at a maximum and I don’t think I am stopping anytime soon.

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Ultimately since talking with just a few in our community, despite the downturn which was last year (essentially a write off), There has been much to be said about how some of us have coped if not benefited during last year. Note, more than a few have experienced much distraught in the past year considering the circumstances. However, It has to be highlighted the graciousness that has been expressed by those that have shared their words.

Though last year was a “write off”, it ought to be written that some of good things have come through, albeit in unexpected circumstances, or through pure grit in the white wash of struggle. One of the main things I wanted to highlight was the emphasis on family, and the contentment of being. Life keeps moving forward and time does not stop, neither do we.

Owag!