Category Archives: Social Conditioning

Social Conditioning

Senior Moments

Thank you Rene Manalo for 2 more books by Fr Orbos. I am amazed at how Fr Orbos understands the doubts, questions and fears of the elderly. Of course Fr Orbos is much younger than I am. But how he feels for us is amazing. He is not judgmental. He uplifts.Thank God for Fr Oebos teaching me to focus on God instead of the negative forces around me.

Incidentally Fr Orbos wrote about the Preface of the Mass. “lift up our hearts. My goodness. I went to daily Mass before I retired for Many years but I did not hear the preface.

But it is never too late. In my prayers which I do night and day I will now lift everything to God.

Senior moments when dining out. When I choose food from a menu I must first consult our caregiver if the food is allowed. I must not complain. Hundreds do not have food at all. Many do not even have a choice.

Senior moments on the 7th floor of rand Towers. Lyra who is not yet two is fascinated by my wheelchair and would rather touch it than do mano. Ello who is only ten moths old is more appreciative. He even mumbles and laughs as he tugs at my wheelchair.

Senior prinilege at the lobby of the Grand Towers. When the guard on duty is a member of theoriginal batc I get escorted into the elevator. What a blessing. God bless the guards.

My Reality

Alone!!! Since Childhood I have never felt alone. What with 5 siblings.I had a neighbor who was my best friend. As a student I had several friends with whom I would connect. In college I had a special group with whom I would go to the beach. Nobody ever swam.
We just had lots of bonding. As a young adult after collegewhen I had outgrown the group mentality I had my mom.
Mom was my best friend and companion till I met my husband.

Mom was my companion for a long time. By the time I met my husband all my siblings had gotten married.

Fast forward. I am now 80 and I am not alone. What with 3 caregivers around the clock. Sometimes How I wish I could be alone. After all I am an INTROVERT

Wishful Thinking

I need help to manage my phone which I only use to store videos of the baby of one of my caregivers.

I need help to use my I phone to listen to music on Spotify.

I don’t need help with my laptop except after some updatings.

My schedules are monitored by my caregivers. My meals especially are monitored according to time. amount and food values.

I don’t mind being alone because I do love my freedom after all I am an INROVERT.