I'd like to think that growing up with deafmute parents has given
me a different perspective in life. My Dad is a chef & artist
at the Manila Peninsula Hotel for more than 25 years, and
he's practically a celebrity there - an icon of sorts! People look
up to him and respect him because of the tremendous talent and
exceptional character he has shown. That's probably one of the
main reasons why I took up Hotel and Restaurant Management in College.
I've always loved my father and imagined being in his shoes
despite all the shortcomings. Unfortunately, as I grew up, I felt
that I had a different longing, a different calling. I devoted
all my extra time into computers and found out that I preferred it above
everything else. I chose a different path. Not the one I thought
life chose for me.
Now that I'm in Dubai, I think it's great that I can get
erstwhile education while working for my family back home.
I am currently taking every chance possible to broaden my knowledge
about computers, and someday encourage people with disabilities to
use a computer as a medium of communication - something that can be
used to get in touch with people from different parts of the world...
a chance to communicate with someone miles away even if they cannot hear
a thing! This is how nature compensates. This world - no matter how harsh
and cold, still has a lot of gifts to offer... I'm just hoping I can
discover even just one!
bAcK 2 tHe oAsIs!
bAcK 2 tHe oAsIs!