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I looked at the number for a long time.
Tiningnan ko nang matagal ang numero.
It was not a lot of money.
Hindi ito malaking pera.
But it was all mine.
Pero akin itong lahat.
I earned it with my own two hands.
Pinaghirapan ko ito gamit ang sarili kong kamay.
I wanted to buy something special.
Gusto kong bumili ng espesyal na bagay.
Something that said, 'I made it.'
Isang bagay na magsasabing, 'Kaya ko na.'
I bought a nice coat.
Bumili ako ng magandang coat.
It was warm and well-made.
Mainit ito at maayos ang pagkakagawa.
Every time I wear it, I remember.
Tuwing isusuot ko ito, naaalala ko.
I remember that I can do things.
Naaalala kong kaya kong gumawa ng mga bagay.
That feeling is better than the money.
Mas maganda ang pakiramdam na iyon kaysa sa pera.
JE
The day I held my first paycheck
by @jenny_talks