May I know few details about you?

@zearah (5381)
Philippines
July 19, 2009 5:19am CST
I am from Davao City, Philippines. I am eldest of 8 brothers and 5 sisters. We are all 13 siblings with 1 father and 1 mother. We have a big happy family. Many times we get in trouble in our house for a very simple grounds but we are still intact and hand in hand we are supporting each other. Since my brothers and sisters are all single thus we are somewhat like always celebrating every time we are all in the table. There are instances when 1 is upset because of a certain problem but usually we easily solve it together. Early morning at 4:30 am we are all readying for our home praying. Father is our leader and mother is his assistant. We are crowded and noisy but we are always happy.And our night is ending after the our last time prayer. I am just curious if what would happen next when some of us are having our own family. How about you? Any experiences you have with your family that you won't forget when you were still single? What are those moments you treasured most?
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
20 Jul 09
I am from Indonesia precisely in Yogyakarta. I, the first child of 3 children. my father to open the service, my mother opened a small shop peddler.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
20 Jul 09
kabar baik, thanks
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
Hi "Assalamualaikum". I am from Mindanao, Philippines. Glad to meet you here in mylot.
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
"Appa Kabbar" Hello, how are you indahfth! I am glad to read your reply here. Thanks and happy mylotting.
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@busky5 (3164)
• Thailand
20 Jul 09
For me, I stay in Nontaburi province,Thailand.I don't stay with my parents since i got married.In my family stay only 3 persons, me, my husband, and my son.We are happy too, but sometime my son stubborned and made us headache.He wanted to play all day and all night.I think your parent are great to treat 9 kids until growing.
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@busky5 (3164)
• Thailand
20 Jul 09
Thank you to praise me.Someday you will be the parent.You will can adapt for your kids.Thank you.
• China
20 Jul 09
You must be a good mum and a good wife.When I was a boy I also wanted my mother play with me all the time.I was very happy when she sung for me.Only after I became a adult.I really realize that how difficult my mother rasie me up. I love my mother. At the same time,wish your family.
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• Philippines
25 Jul 09
First of all I am Grecy, one of your friend here in Mylot. We are five in the family, father , mother , younger brother and older sister. We have different personality but we jive and bond as one whenever there is a problem. Usually , when I have a problem I keep it to myself first, I let myself to solve my own problems. My older sister is the one who likes to share her problems, when one of the family share their problems all are affected because we one blood. Every member of the family wants to help and solve the problem. We are not rich, but we survive a day we are together. When we are complete we eat together, that is enough we are happy in the simple occasion. We are strong, we will stick together.
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
26 Jul 09
We are lucky for having such a good family. Thanks for sharing your story....
@rainmark (4302)
19 Jul 09
Hiya Zea, im from a big family too. we are 9 siblings with 1 fathe and 1 mother. Big family is fun but sometimes we are always fighting lols. So noisy and lots of mess in the house when our parents were out. And i really miss them so much now, but i'll be in Phils next month for my hols, so im sure, we will having a party again. What i really forget were the pillow fights before bedtime and working together in the farm, but im always the cook and the cleaner lolz. Happy posting.
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@rainmark (4302)
20 Jul 09
Please don't call me Ma'am hehehe just call me Ryn. Well maybe it's my luck being here. But i still prefer to live in Phils. There is no place like home. I've been almost 2 years here,fulltime mother. And i enjoyed it. Have you got friendster? If yes, i wanted you to be my friend. Thnx. Have a nice day!
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
Ma'am, I was so surprised! You are once a simple Filipina and now you're there! Wow, I'm happy now after I read your message. Good luck and hope you can come soon. I still remember once you asked about the best place to live with here in the Philippines there are many who are interested to accommodate you not knowing that you're a native here too.
@nehaagra (848)
• Singapore
20 Jul 09
Ohh my.., you got such a big family, i didn't knew such big families still existed(sorry for my ignorance). currently i'm having a small family of 4, me, my loving hubby, and 2 cute kids. That's it...Though my mom were 6 bros, n sis, And we three, but now i feel 2 kids are enough for me to take proper care of....
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Yes we are friend Nehaagra. Big, crowded, noisy but very happy. In here no dull moments and even a small thing we are happy to share to each other. From things to experience that's how we cope up of crisis financially and economically.
@phesaru (300)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Were just neighbor Zearah I'm from Davao too but I'm not the eldest,I have big family too.I am the 5th of 3 sister's and 3 brother's and i am the youngest of all the girls but i have 2 younger brothers than me..Well I came from a broken family when i was a child my parents decide to separate,we are living to my mom now but my mom is not beside us she was working in MANILA..Were only 3 left in our homes coz the other siblings is they are married already so i was living with my 2 younger brothers im the one who taking care of them..besides im working in a internet shop and my 2 brothers are studying so that everyday no one will left in home coz were all busy but in weekends were all stay in home..were happy and sad coz we dont have parents but we try to live in our own =D
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Oh sorry to hear that girl. Broken family or not just hold on and believe in God. Everything will be fine. Your mother even if she's far I'm sure she care for all of you dear. Live normally and peacefully that's how it should be. Wherever your father sooner when he meet you all. He will be proud of 'coz you're a good girl. I am happy to have you as a friend. Wish you would be successful in your life. Successful as you could marry the guy you love, hmmmm. Good luck and happy mylotting.
@impaktita (965)
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
I'm born and raised in hong kong. both my parents are filipinos and musicians. I grew up speaking more of cantonese rather than tagalog so im pretty rusty at it and there are lots of tagalog words i still dont understand. ive got 3 siblings. an older sister. one half younger sis and one half younger bro who were born in the states but also raised in hong kong. i became independent at a very young age. i was attending school and had an after school job.minimim wage but at that age that was already alotta extra pocket money for me. I moved out of my dads when i was 15 and since then i've been working myself and paying rent and everything at my own expense. I got involved at the age of 17 and got pregnant at 19. didnt work out for us though even with a baby the relationship ended. im much happier now though with my Fiancee. We're currently in the philippines taking a very long vacation and my son is about to turn 3 years old soon.
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Whoa! You're so strong! I admire the way you carry your life. Whew, I'm eldest but I never been experienced such heavy role as yours. You are really stronger than any other girl I met. I could rate you as top 10 among hundred. Keep it up girl. You can do it. I would rather be silent and zero advice for you. You have the strength I know. All I wanna do is to pray for you and your son.
@chaime (1152)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
Well I'm from the Philippines too, but I'm a born and bred Manilenia. I am the middle child of 3 kids, i have an older sister and a younger brother. My dad's has joined the Lord 3 years ago, so my mom and my siblings are all in Canada while I stay here in the Philippines with my own family. I have one husband (LOLOLOLOL) and two children, a 7 year old daughter and a 4 year old son. I would love more children but only when we are financially stable, life here in the Philippines is not easy and I wouldn't want to bring a child into this life if I cannot provide properly for him/her. Right now, I live with my in-laws and we are tons in the house. I have a single sis-in-law with my mother-in-law and another sister-in-law and her husband plus five children so meal times are always a riot what with five kids to feed. Weekends are more so, since all the children are here and we try to device games not only to teach them but to let them enjoy the weekend
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Wow! I can imagine how happy you are. With that environment and "house mates", he he he, you are happy at all times. That's good for you. But I heard mostly that when a couple is living with the parents things might complicated. But in your case I could be wrong. Thanks for sharing here your story.
@Capsicum (1444)
• United States
19 Jul 09
As a only child ,I would have to say my life was most likely very different than yours. I do remember always sitting as a family to but we talked of our day not religion. To this day even since my daughter moved out my hubby and I ,still eat dinner together. I think this is a very important part of keeping the family unit going. Regardless of what you do with the time. Its really nice that you and your siblings are so close to help each other solve life's issues.Though when on your own or partner when you meet them,should be the one you talk things over with.
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Oh! You are special since you're alone as solo offspring. As you've said the partner would be the one to talk with. This is a very good hint. I am thinking of this situation, if you had not mentioned, I wanna ask if any conflict with regards to the closeness to the siblings when one is already married. Thanks that you already said in here the partner should be the one to talk with of the things. So this is one thing that tend to change.
@4mymak (1793)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
me.. i am the only daughter in the family.. so my mom was always extra protective of me.. but being around boys, i was quite a rebel myself, and used to fight with my mom a lot when i was very young.. until i got to study in a boarding school, when i was 16.. only then i realized how i have always taken my mom for granted.. living in the hostel, learning to do things for myself, really made me appreciate my mom a lot after that.. and we've been close ever since, even after i got married and have my own family.. as for me and my brothers.. my two older brothers are five + four years older than me, so i never got to play with them that much when i was small - because they'd always be playing with their own friends, but i do remember them as being protective of me, also.. my two younger brothers are 3 and 4 younger, and i was always their big sister.. and i think there were times that i did bully them.., but once i started going to boarding school and continue on with my studies in college and abroad - and my brothers all grown up and doing their own things.. we have sort of grew apart..
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
That's normal girl. At young age each of us has a very sensitive and irrational behavior which is common. And these negative behavior tends to improve and transform to good traits after realizing the truth and our mistakes. Form these weaknesses we could learn and understand things happening in our everyday life.Just like in your case. Thank you for sharing your experience here.
@tuyakiki (3016)
• India
20 Jul 09
I really treasure the relationship I have with my parents and my brother.. They are just like the pillars on which I am standing.. It is a nice discussion.I born and bred up in Kolkata. I am staying with my parents right now over there only.. I love that place. Its hard to point out particular moments,I am always happy when they are happy.Every day I dine with my family and I miss it when I am on a official tour.
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
I sense that your a loving person. Keep it up girl. Thank you for sharing your story here. Good luck happy mylotting!
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 09
I have 5 elder brothers and 2 elder sisters. We always go out for lunch and shopping together. One of the things that I remembered was when my 4th brother fetched me on motorbike passed by an oil palm mill. He like to "pull my leg", always joke that the funnel from the factory that full of smoke was actually - a rocket just blasted off -
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Oh, wow you're also in a happy big family! Hmmmm, the experience you've shared, that's really a wonderful experience and a scenario of having a loving and happy family. Thanks for sharing here.
@lizzrr (135)
20 Jul 09
I was born in the Philippines, raised in Boracay Island (everyone go and check it out!) I've moved here in UK, year 2004 and I live with my mum, dad and sister. So, I'm the youngest. I'm very private person when it comes to family so I won't go for long. =D
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
That's fine. Enough that you had shared here. Thanks
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
well i have two siblings...BROTHERS. i have a fiance
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@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Ah, just a few advice...you can enjoy more while you participate in discussion you would receive a higher earnings though it may be a second priority. Yes, you can do this by creating a longer message. Of course with quality contents. Okay, good luck and happy mylotting
@impaktita (965)
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
I'm born and raised in hong kong. both my parents are filipinos and musicians. I grew up speaking more of cantonese rather than tagalog so im pretty rusty at it and there are lots of tagalog words i still dont understand. ive got 3 siblings. an older sister. one half younger sis and one half younger bro who were born in the states but also raised in hong kong. i became independent at a very young age. i was attending school and had an after school job.minimim wage but at that age that was already alotta extra pocket money for me. I moved out of my dads when i was 15 and since then i've been working myself and paying rent and everything at my own expense. I got involved at the age of 17 and got pregnant at 19. didnt work out for us though even with a baby the relationship ended. im much happier now though with my Fiancee. We're currently in the philippines taking a very long vacation and my son is about to turn 3 years old soon.
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@mac_ma (41)
• China
20 Jul 09
I have only one sister, I feel very happiness in my family.
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• Philippines
20 Jul 09
Forgive me if i would have to be limited in my introduction because of some poser been around here for quite some time. they might copy my information and use it against me. just some guy in my 20's. unemployed but still supportive to my 2 elderr brothers. have some degree but not quite smarty fancy. i have always been in mylot not for a long time. probably a year.
@angime (87)
20 Jul 09
We are four siblings in the family i am the eldest, i treasured most when we eat together my father always lead the prayer. At night after eating while mother wash dishes my father tells story and he has a lot to tell. I always remember the times when there's occasion in our house we all sing together my grandma's, grandpa's, cousins we are all happy that time. Sometimes we all go to picnic at the farm, but that was all the old good days. Now i have my family here in cebu, they are in luzon others abroad.