OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

ANTIPOLO CAMPUS

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Good deed #1: Helped old woman to carry her heavy goods that was purchased at the market and
accompanied her across the street/road.

It was Saturday morning and I’m on my way to University to attend my face to face class. As
usual, there are many people in the market, but no matter how much I was in a hurry that day, I still
chose to help this woman with her grocery purchases and help her cross until she could get on the
tricycle. Although for others it is a very small way of helping, to myself and to the old lady I helped that
day, it was a heartwarming experience. If you think about it, it is a matter of choice. Even though I have
a class to get to, I made the decision to be polite and helpful in any way I could. On that moment, I smile
endlessly for I know that happiness begins from the moment you do something for others. My takeaway
on this situation is that your fulfillment with what you’ve done does not depend on how big or small
your victory or help to someone, but on the satisfaction that you felt.

Good deed #2: Give advice to my friend who suffer from anxiety/stress.

I have this friend who experienced a lot of traumas- both in his family and to his current
relationship. Me, being friendly, I definitely make sure I'm always in touch with him because we've been
friends for a very long time and have spent a lot of time together. Perhaps others don't understand him
based on his stories, but I always remind him that I won't get weary of hearing him out and will always
be ready to support him in his battle against anxiety. I spoke with this friend of mine not just during this
season of giving; but we frequently do so throughout the year as we share both happiness and hardships
together. My reflection from this is that friendships aren't only about having fun; you should still be
willing and available to help him out when he needs it, even if those struggles are personal. They
consider you as an angel in disguise because they know you will always be there for them, and even in
your difficult times, you know you will have friends since you have been a good person to them.

Good deed #3: I treated my siblings at the mall- we played and ate as it is my Christmas gift for them.

Since the college university hasn't implemented full face-to-face yet, I still have the opportunity
to work and earn extra money each year. This way, I can support myself. And when December's first
week comes, I make sure I can take my siblings out even for the simplest activities we could be done,
such as eating out and playing with them or perhaps even purchasing something they want. Since I'm
the oldest son, that is actually my yearly target. What I realized with this set up every year is that I must
be proud of myself for I am matured enough to think of them, I am not selfish nor resentful of what
blessings come to me. I am more than willing to share with them because they are not different from
me, they are brothers and blood, and as an older brother- I am trying to give them memories that will
surely be treasured by them forever.

Good deed #4: Assisted my neighbor who had an epilepsy attack.

It was sunny afternoon that day and I heard someone shouting outside our house, so as a
concerned citizen I immediately peeked and went out. Patricia, who has been our neighbor for a long
time and was my childhood friend for I used to play with her before, had another attack of her epilepsy.
This kind of instance allow me a tremendous opportunity to apply what I've learned in class into
practice, especially given my goal of becoming a nurse. My takeaway from this incident is that everyone
should help others, regardless if they are strangers, nor friends, or family members, especially if their
health is at risk and their medical condition must take priority. By being willing and available to assist,
you can save lives, and this is something that should be valued in general and especially by our early
medical practitioners.

Good deed #5: Help prepare for feeding stray dogs.

Even though I'm still young, having compassion for dogs is truly my interest and a hobby. This is
particularly the case now that I have friends in dog community groups who work on initiatives for street
dogs like providing them with even small amounts of food. Just last week, the members of the group
gathered for a meeting and raised money for 80 stray dogs that had been discovered in our community.
I've concluded that what I'm doing is making me a better person since I realized that if I feel affection for
people, much more when it comes to dogs or other animals who are unable to express their feelings or
desires. All they know is that you are their friend and that they will always adore you without condition
as long as you loved them as well. 

Good deed #6:

As part of our requirement in one of our subjects, we have to go to one of the purok or sitio in
our community to deliver help or aid to them - even with the smallest or simplest things. However, my
classmates and I decided to contribute money in order for us to purchase even grocery packs for them.
We also decided to clean their area by sweeping and cleaning the drainage canal in order to prevent
infections and diseases, particularly during this rainy season when dengue fever is on the rise.
Additionally, we urged our other classmates to create fliers or other reminders for maintaining self- and
community-care for the residents living in that specific purok. This experience of mine is really
unforgettable, because I learned a lot not only to help those who need it the most, but I also learned to
socialize with different kinds of people (including classmates and sitio residents). It's fun because
everyone has experiences that you can learn lessons and inspiration or motivation from and that you
can use on a daily basis.