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L
olo Waldo, Tatay Sito and I happily live together in a small house in the town of Pulang Bato.
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I am Tatay Sito's only child. When Nanay passed away, my kind and loving Lolo Waldo came to live with us.
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While Tatay is away working, my grandfather would stay home with me−
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taking care of me, teaching me, and giving me advice.
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We can always depend on Lolo Waldo, especially when it comes to cooking. It is not surprising why. Well, back in the day, my Lolo Waldo used to be a cook.
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The three of us live a simple life. We get by with what little amount of money Tatay earns. For our meals, Lolo prepares arroz caldo often and, to our delight, it is always amazingly delicious! It's as if he uses a magic ingredient, only he would know.
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One day, Tatay Sito came home unusually early. He was sad, sighing a lot, and had his brows furrowed. The factory where he works had closed down. In turn, he lost his job. "What's going to happen to us?" I asked anxiously.
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"Don't worry, my dear apo," Lolo Waldo quickly answered. "I have a plan. I think it's worth a try while your father is looking for another job."
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"I shall cook arroz caldo!" Lolo Waldo exclaimed. "We are going to sell it to a lot of people. I'm going to make it delicious and flavorful so everyone will like it!"
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My heart jumped with joy. I couldn't wait for Lolo Waldo's plan!
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We quickly started to work on our small business. We rented a spot just around the corner.
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At first, people stopped by only to look around.
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It wasn't long before customers kept coming back. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, or even meryenda, Lolo's arroz caldo became a popular choice!
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Little by little, our small business began to grow. We moved to the market of Pulang Bato where we opened a bigger store. We even put up a sign that said "Lolo Waldo's Arroz Caldo."
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News about Lolo's arroz caldo spread around that people from other towns came just to try it. Now, we don't just cater to dine-in customers. We also offer take-out and delivery services.
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At present, Tatay Sito is helping Lolo man our business. On school breaks and weekends, I would be there to help take orders by phone.
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It's all thanks to Lolo Waldo's delicious arroz caldo. I am truly proud of it! It does not just fill my tummy and make me healthy. Best of all, it gives me a brighter future.
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And just like his arroz caldo, my Lolo Waldo is admirably extraordinary! He is a good example to others. As early as now, I will follow his hard work and perseverance.
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