“All about Myself “

Steven P. Santos

One delightful thursday evening of the 22^nd day of February, on the year of the Lord, 1996, a cute and healthy baby boy was born at the peaceful clinic of St. Claire, Bacoor, Cavite. He brings happiness and a great joy and blessings to a couple who was patiently waiting for him to complete  their family. And that baby is no other than me, myself and I. The eldest child of Mr. Sebastian A. Santos Jr. and Mrs. Hilda P. Santos having 6 siblings, 4 pretty and beautiful girls and 2 handsome boys.

“I may not be the one who can do something but I’m someone who can do everything with Jesus Christ who strengthens me”. Steven Pabe Santos is my name. I am a junior Secondary Education student of Visayas State University taking Filipino as my major field. I live at Barangay Maslug, Baybay City, Leyte. But I am currently staying at the “Barack of the Gents”, and the “Home of Hospitable Creatures”-Coconut Men’s Dormitory, VSU Lower Campus. My nickname is Steve or you can call me by my family name. Actually, I am a simple, thoughtful, kind, friendly and a God-fearing person. On the other hand, I am strict, serious, optimistic and a competent student when it comes to my studies. Although I came from a less fortunate family, I didn’t take it as a hindrance to stop believing in my dreams. Instead, I become more passionate and inspired to reach and fulfil all what I desire and dream of which are also according to God’s will and purpose. Of course, it is my loving family who give me inspiration and reason to continue the race that I’ve already started. 

Furthermore, talking about my favourites, likes and dislikes. I am a green-lover. Another thing is that I really like to eat sweet and sour foods. I crave for “Kakanins” and “Streetfoods”.  I also like to sing and dance, hoping that someday I can be the “Praise and Worship leader” of the “Hillsong Australia” that’s one of my biggest dream in life. I really love classic songs, ballad, but most specially Christian songs. Moreover, I am fun of playing table tennis and volleyball, somehow this games can relieve my stress and boredom. I also like to read Filipino books having different kinds of feature stories. Honestly speaking, I really like people whom can accept the real me despite of my imperfections; a real, loyal and trustworthy. I don’t like people who are hypocrite and just using me for their own benefits, only well when you have something.

But most of all, I think the best title that I am holding right now is being a “Child of God and will always his son. Indeed, life is so meaningless, dry and dull if you don’t have Jesus in your life. He owns my life and all I want to do is to glorify and honour his mighty, awesome, wonderful and sweet name. It’s the joy of my heart to render, serve and love Him with all my strength, body, soul and spirit. I am holding and keeping all his promises that no matter what happens He will never leave me nor forsake me, He will always be with me even to the very end of this age. Also he says: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). He will never put me into shame; I will always be victorious in all aspects of my life. I will always be on top and not at the bottom, be the head not the tail. That’s how amazing Jesus is. He change my life and mold me to be all the more like him- CHRISTLIKE, an imitator of Jesus Christ. It’s in fact that it’s only by faith that we can all be save, not religion, good works, etc. And I’m so much happy to receive the most important gift of all the assurance and salvation of my soul. I’m so much bless to become one of God’s chosen children, to be part of his great family.

For now, until such time that I will stay here in this temporary home, I want to make my dreams come true, to help my family alleviate from poverty, to graduate and finish my studies, to lend a permanent comfortable job and to have my own family. Lastly, I’m looking forward to achieve my greatest goal in life, to dwell in his holy presence, to be where Jesus is, in short to become a citizen of heaven. To Live eternally with my dearest Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.