An Oasis of Serenity

Prologue

"Ugly."

" Fat."

"Poor"

"Useless" *sigh* I still remembered what people used to call me. And I am now proving them wrong. I am Methalie, a 25 year old lady who used to be bullied in any discriminations. They thought I am different, just because I am fat I am considered as an ugly. Poor? useless because I can't afford some of my needs. Just because I am dark-skinned, I am not belong to them.

The first time I got bullied I cry and cry, doubting myself for what I have, every night. Until I felt better, I am starting to love myself and valued it more, I know myself I am worth it. As the things go on I used to it. I don't mind their words, and just ignore them.

They used to hurt me physically, and throw some hurtful words. I can't help but to  cry again, I am literally hurt emotionally and physically. My mental health is getting worst. I lost myself again and again and again. I almost gave up, I am tired. But then, look at me now, I am good. God is really good to me, when I lost myself, I just keep praying and praying , God never leave me hanging. I just have my lola in my side, I have my parent's to support me but I love being with my lola.

Bullied. That's the reason I became what I am now. I used it as a motivation, I study hard and promise myself, if I will be successful I'll help people who in needs. After the graduation in my high school, I transferred to a new school again, where they say I am belong, to the simple one. But, I still got bullied, in a different reason.

"are you the manager of this café? " I saw Cristina, one of my classmates in high school,

" Good morning ma'am, no, I am the owner of this café, I already heard what happened, and I am sorry for the mistaken order you received ma'am, we will change it immediately." I answered directly in a good way.

"wait, you look familiar" said by her.

" I don't think so ma'am, I'll assure you ma'am that this won't happen again."

I saw shock in her eyes. "Oh methalie! is that you? I am Cristina remember? high school classmates." she excitedly said.

I just smiled politely and said "hello ma'am, but I have a weak memory I'm sorry."

"ganyan ka na ah, sayo pala 'tong cafe? dito ako palagi nagpapahangin, diko alakain na magiging successful ka, e di naman kayo mayaman noon, di na rin kita makilala kanina, ang kinis mo na."

"Not because I have a dark skin, does it mean I don't belong here,  It doesn't mean that I am poor, I don't have a chance to achieve and reach my goals.  if I am ugly today, let me be, I can be pretty tomorrow. if I'm fat, i don't have a chance to be skinny? nobody's perfect. But you can be perfect for yourself. Everybody is worth it at any cost. Be happy of what you have and don't mind what people saw you. Even though if we have a different skin, weight, looks, occupation, blood, beliefs, clan, and any we are perfect as we are. You really shouldn't judge someone, before you get to know them. Excuse me."

And after saying those words, I left with a wide smile and relief. After so many years of being a mess, I did everything, and now i am happy with my life, helping people who is in needs and putting a smile on their lips.

Never judge someone because of their differences. No matter how bad it was yesterday, there will always be a chance to make it better tomorrow.

at malayo palang tanaw ko na si nathan na papasok sa cafe para sunduin ako. I smiled kasi sa kabila ng lahat sya yung naging sandalan ko sa lahat ng hirap at saya na napagdaanan ko.

"hey, what's up? ready?" salubong nya at tinanguan ko lang.