WMSU-SHS STORIES: sketches of people that keep me going in life
A journey in someone’s life is a road to be taken alone in an endless night drive. But just like it, there will be street lights, the moonlight, road signs and traffic lights that will make the travel much easier.
I call myself as Marghani, and as a 17-year old student, it’s no joke that I’m almost near to becoming an adult and life by that time will probably be harder. Moreover, I still manage to get up my bed and start my day with the help of some of the important people in my life.
(Charcoal on vellum board)
THERE’S no denying that Taylor Swift is one of the most influential female artists of the 21st Century. Just a fun fact about me: I became a swiftie when I was in 5th grade and up to this date I still love her. Her songs, dating from her old country albums to her pop music are all great and a masterpiece, and they mean the world to me. As a teenager, I can really relate to the stories she tells in her songs and I feel so motivated when I listen to them. Just like everyone else, I encounter problems and challenges but listening to Taylor Swift makes them go away for a while. I definitely suggest her songs when you need a lift up.
(Watercolor on Canson Watercolor paper)
THIS photo reminds me of the 2017’s Mother’s day, and as clear as a picture I can still remember every detail of that special day.
My mom is a simple woman, and together with my dad they provide for our needs at all cost, even if it means sacrificing. My mother serves as our guide in everything, because my dad works a bit far from home and I grew up mostly in the hands of my mom. My mother is my first teacher and she taught us a lot of things. Her stories keep us inspired and she herself keeps me inspired. I could say that I’m more than bless to have her as my mother and I am forever thankful to be a part of our family. This may sound cliche but I would definitely shout about how my mother is the best mom in the world, and the last thing I want to see before my day ends is her face and smile. (i srsly hate my look on that pic)
(Charcoal on vellum board)
THE Filipino family is commonly an extended family and even if a member has to separate and make their own home, still they cannot refuse to leave their existing love ones. In our case, we live with my grandparents, even if both of them do not agree to share a bedroom (reminds me of young love LOL).
My Lola particularly, is the one who is giving me advices about life and how to survive it the way they did. Just like every typical Lola, she talks about her history and sometimes stories that were once told during their times. At her age, i wonder of the problems she might have faced before ending up having us. Her wrinkles might give signs of her battles, but for me they are a reminder of the youth she once had. Whenever I see her, I tell myself to become stronger and to keep on holding. She is basically one of the reasons I stay positive in life. If I would decide I want her to spend the rest of her life happily and the way wants it.
(Charcoal on vellum board)
alright but first of all this is really out of this worrlldddd ~yie im so kilig~
ANYWAYS, I would say this guy helped me a lot especially in knowing myself. I met him last school year and until now we are still together (as friends just to clarify). We are really close friends and I value our time together. I might consider him as my boy best friend and I just like how positive his vibe is. What I want about him is his attitude and personality that make him look more attractive. He’s not perfect but I already see his flaws as beautiful parts of him. I always cherish the moments we share together; whether when we’re in the mall shopping for my skin care products, watching horror movies in cinema booths, listening on each other’s playlists or studying at the municipal library. He inspires and motivates me and he never became a distraction. I love how he is what he is and how he sees me differently from others. I feel so loved and secured having him 💗
TO SUM THINGS UP, I certainly know the people in my life who play a significant role in keeping me this way. Apart from them I can still name a few, but due to some circumstances I only sketched these people (but they are of the same value). At the end of the road, after a long night’s drive and with the help of street lights, the moonlight, road signs and traffic lights, you will find yourself embraced in an another long day journey in your life.
