#basuel

I’m really close with my grandparents because they raised my brother and I since we were little. However, a few days ago when they were over to pick some lemons from my backyard…they wrote my brother and I a check each for $1,000. I don’t like accepting money from anyone, especially from them. But they find it rude when I try not to accept money from them. They’re the typical Filipino grandparents that are well off. This isn’t the first time where they surprised me a with a check that was worth a grand. This is probably the third time that they’ve done this.

I always say to them, “this is too much, I can’t accept this. What is this for? I don’t need all this money.” and both my Grandpa and Grandma will always say, “its for your lunch money.” I always look at them and laugh, “I don’t eat that much grandpa & grandma.” They would reply back, “just use it for your sandwiches.” Obviously they have a great sense of humor.

When it comes to receiving money from family members on birthdays, holidays, or random occasions such as this, I honestly put all my money into my savings. I’m not the type of girl that would spend all of her free money or financial aid money on make-up and clothes. I’ve seen girls actually do this, and I just shake my head. I don’t do that. Why? Because when you’re a broke college student, tuition (especially in medical school or nursing school) is twice as expensive. I’m actually pretty wise on how I spend. If I ever wanted to buy clothes or personal stuff, I’d use my own money. It’s a whole different ball game now that I quit my job for Nursing school. Didn’t really have a choice because I need all that time to study. My usual spendings always go towards things that I need for school, food, and gas.

I guess what I’m trying to say is…yes i’m very fortunate to have grandparents and parents that are well off. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t work hard for what I earn, because I do. They’re well off because they worked hard when they were my age, just like how I’m working hard and struggling now. Usually when I say that I’m a nursing student, first reaction I get from people is, “oh you’re going to be rich.” Ya, that might be true…but I worked hard, studied hard, and worked my ass to get where I am right now. I’m always passionate about what I do and what I’m working towards as.

(Came home from work to find a $1,000 check in my name from my Grandparents. So I called my Grandma & I was like)....

ME: Thanks Grandma for the check, but u really didn't have to do that.

ME: I'm gonna use the money for my school books & put the rest in my Savings.

GRANDMA: It's for ur lunch!

ME: You wrote a $1,000 check for my school lunch?

GRANDMA: Yes! You need to eat!