In August 2015, armed with a mere 5 pesos, I embarked on a mission to salvage my dire financial state. The search for hidden coins and a day of austerity made me confront past choices. This experience marked a turning point, leading me to reevaluate my life's trajectory from defying odds to secure education to plummeting due to reckless spending. This awakening prompted meticulous expense tracking and a recalibrated relationship with money, transforming into a lifelong commitment. I now emphasize seizing each day for personal growth and encourage others to make meaningful choices, aiming for success for themselves and their families.

Key points:

• Financial Struggle: The story starts in August 2015 with the author having only 5 pesos left and their struggle to find more money for sustenance.

  
  



• Resourceful Search: The author searches their room, bag, drawer, and even their clothes for coins, hoping to find more money.

  
  



• Memorable Day: The author spends the day without food, surviving only on water, while watching movies and creating artwork. The memory of this day remains vivid.

  
  



• Personal History: The author reflects on their financial background, having worked hard to support themselves through college despite their family not being rich. They had to balance education with limited financial resources.

  
  



• Scholarships and Hard Work: The author obtained scholarships and worked as a student assistant and a layout artist to cover their tuition and miscellaneous expenses.

  
  

"Life is hard, we are not born with a silver spoon, but we have to fight for it, make good decisions, try doing big things and continue to win the life our parents failed to win. Be the first successful person in your family and give your family the life you all want."- Deson

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