It’s celebrated every 4th Thursday of November, as I heard.

Online, I read that it is a time to give thanks and to express gratitude in general. I don’t clearly remember my childhood days if we did celebrate this holiday. Well never as I can recall.

As a customer service agent, it’s really so fulfilling for me whenever I hear the customers say, “thank you so much for the help, I appreciate it.” or ” you’ve been very helpful, thank you.” Not that I am longing for it, but it’s just sort of a relief that after minutes of stress, or couple of frowns in your forehead, in the end you will still hear a very sweet, “Thank You”.

Every day, at least I don’t end a day without hearing that phrase. (Of course, even though I am not the best agent, I still am capable to assist customers). And I also won’t log out in my station without saying a single thank you. (Yeah, every call ends as “thank you for calling *****ia, have a good night!”). So it’s really not that I lack for it or miss giving it, I just want to take this day to be expressive how truly grateful I am.

Now I want to thank:

Lord Jesus. Yes, never will I be here without His guidance in every single second of my life. My work now is really in credits for Him. Ever since my application, ’til my training, my being on the floor, my regularization, everything has been His overwhelming blessing to me. I even refer to this job as ‘an answered prayer’ for indeed it is. So thank you Lord, I never could imagine how will I be without you.

Next would be my mom. She has been so supportive. I know being a CSR isn’t what she dreamed for me to do. She even wished that when I get a job, that would be the one where I’ll wear coat and tie. But what else can she do? This is the only thing I can do. (I’m not looking down on my job, of course). And also for ate Bebeng, for Junry and for my dad. They are always in my prayers and never fails to be my inspiration. At least even though I am far, I know deep within that they are there, always open-armed for me.

I would also like to thank my foster family. Ate Meriam is superb. Can’t say enough words to her. She’s been my second mom, a friend, a counselor. Also to Kuya Eddie, though he don’t show it that much, it’s kind of cute.haha. To Jason, you’ve been a great brother and friend. You may not know it but I am learning a lot form you. Sometimes I even feel insecured on you (how in the earth could he know more than me? haha). To Anamae, now I have a girl best friend and a sister packed as one. To Jezreel, Janjan and Alex, you’ve been great brothers.

To my friends here in Cebu, Maky, Poi, Tej. Kennard, Randy, Bob, Crystal. You make me feel secured. To Reyan and the rest of the Crusader Youth for not casting me away though we are distant. I want to thank Maky for the on-and-off relationship. (we are the most quarrelsome friends). Even though we fight that much, honestly I find it cute, and also a learning opportunity as well.

To my teammates, Team 116 and Jeremiah’s disciples, (there are so many of you to be mentioned!) haha. Thanks for adding some spice to my working life. I really would not agree that work is boring.

To all my friends unmentioned, you’re quite a lot guys, my space might lack. Anyway, you know who you are and know what you did. You know when you made me smile and made me tear. hehe.

Now I know this thing will not end here. It’s not just during this day that we should be thankful, it should not be once a year we should be grateful.

I love you all guys, and I will never get tire of saying “thank you”.

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