Charmaine' Childhood Memories

By: Allou Umadhay

            Charmaine Cayana was born on the 9th day of August in the year 1990. Now, she is 20 years old and she’s living in the Philippines for almost 20 years; she finished her college this April 22, 2011. Her parents name are Ma. Elsa Cayana and Pedro Cayana.
            Charmaine Cayana had many happy memories during her childhood because all her relatives support her in all that she needed. She has a lot of toys during her childhood. Her childhood memories are important to her, because those experiences that she had before helped her to shape herself. They allowed her to become a stronger as she faced the challenges in life. She has a memorable childhood memories especially that she had a grandfather Samuel was still alive. She have the best time during her childhood days when she was in grade 5, age was 11 years old, she used to be most outstanding student during those days, wherein she excelled a lot in her academics.
            Her childhood memories are very important to her because it help her become stronger and how to face that challenges of her life. The best time during her childhood when her grandfather Samuel was still alive, because her grandfather made her feel especial; he gave her all that she needed especially when she got an award in her school. Afterward they wear out to buy ice cream in Coney Island that serves a reward for her achievements. Coney Island is an establishment that sells a delicious ice cream.
            The worst time that she encounter was when her grandfather died and she was the only person beside him during the time. I really hurt because she didn’t know that would be the last day that they will be together. He died because of the heart attack and until now she remembers her grandfather. Every time can help but cry to herself. The last memory that they had last Christmas 1996. That last Christmas that they had together, what she miss about her grandfather is used that her grandfather used to protect her when her mother scolded her. She miss the days that they go out and buy her something as a reward from her achievements in school.
            When she was 10 years old she looked so thin and she had short hair. Since she was only 6 years old that time, She didn’t know how painful it is but now as she grow older all the pain turns back to her. She can’t help herself but cry, realizing all the memories that they had together, the last memory that they had was the last Christmas 1996 the last Christmas that they were together.
            Her childhood memories is very meaningful to her, memories that will be cherished forever, her childhood memory affects her future a lot because those memories teacher her no matter what struggles come into your life your family would be still be there to help you and stand up and face those challenges. They also helped her to become a well disciplined person.
            During her childhood day she enjoy her life so much, in playing patintero with her friend, sungka or even hide and sek, she used to play lego and playdough.
            During her childhood she excelled in her academics and even though she focused much on her studies she didn’t spoil her opportunity and freedom to play and become a happy as a child. Use studying in her school was really good because the teachers there well practice and they will provide everything that you need to learn in school they will also let experienced and be expressed in what happened in your community by having outreached program, help those people or families who are in need.
            She feel that her childhood memories give mix of emotions happiness, pain, joy & sadness but she knows for sure God has a reason why all this things are happening.