CHELCEA P.

ESTRABELA

My name is Chelcea and my nickname is chichi. I live in Quezon city but I was born in,
Taytay rizal. My mother’s name is Rosela Estrabela and my father is Carlson Estrabela. I
grew up longing for a father's care, because he left us and until now, I still don’t know the
reason why. I have an older sister named Carlene Estrabela, she’s 14 years old. and me 13
years old. I love color black and white. I always wear oversized shirts, because it’s comfy.
and I can cook adobo, sinigang, champurrado, spaghetti, carbonara and many more
dishes. I learn that all, because I used to watch, my grandma cooks our everyday meal.
and, on that day, I taught myself to cook. I love to watch movies and listen to some
music.

I grew up having my grandparents by my side, they took care of me and my sister while
my mother is working. it’s hard to live without a father to support me. I felt incomplete. I
didn’t even saw his face clearly, because he left us, when I was 8 months old if I’m right. I
only saw his picture and that was a long time ago. I always feel sorry for myself for not
having a father, but my mother did not let me to feel that way. she’s taking care of me and
my older sibling together with my grandparents. I’m so thankful to have a grandparent
and a mother who is so loving and thoughtful. Sometimes we fight but that’s normal
we’re family. There are misunderstandings but, we manage to say sorry to each other.
Now I’m on second year high school and my sister is on her third year. My grandparents
are living on their own house now. And my mother is in Macao, China, working as a RA
or room attendant she used to clean the room where guests stay. I’m thankful to have an
independent mother that can work for us, despite of the ups and down we’ve been
through. And I’m very thankful to my Tito and Uncle also for helping my mother all the
time.

I grew up having a grateful mindset. Grateful, on what I have. and treasures what I
learned. as time pass by, I slowly realize the meaning of life, and why does everything
happen. And fun fact I always cry when I feel like, I didn’t give my best shot. I always
pressure myself when it comes to, academic performances. because I think that’s the only
way on how I could pay back my parents. But my mother always say “it’s okay, you did
well. don’t give up.’ and I'm so grateful to have and understanding mother and relatives
by my side even if I don’t have a father. my family, best friends, love ones, and God is
enough.