Name: Joanna Cruz Pudadera

Social Media Handle/Username: Instagram @anegoxx

Introduce Yourself/Tell About Yourself: I am a dreamer and a proud single mother. I want to live a life that’s worth remembering even everyday is a busy day for me. I dare to dream with my son, for our future. I love going on mountains and waves, doing things I don’t normally do. ‘Coz I refuse to sit and let this life pass me by. Trying to make everything work even there’s always something doesn’t sit right. And, I hate dull moments! Sometimes emotional,yes but many said I am a crazy person ever!

What Inspires You Every day? : My son. I feel empowered each and every day because of him. He is the reason I create my life with goals that feels like I am on the right track. My love. His supportive side and beliefs made me appreciate him even more. That inspires me to do better for our dreams. It is not a luck but a great blessing that he came at the right time which also helps for my healing to improve myself.

They are an amazing human beings on earth that I will be forever grateful for!

What is some words of wisdom you live by?: Live a life with a purpose. Every morning we wake up, we’ve been given a wonderful gift-another day of life. So let’s make the most of it and savor small authentic moments that brings us contentment and learn to be grateful no matter what our circumstances may be. Pause for a moment and give thanks. And, always set your mind that something good will happen to you, no matter what occured yesterday.

What is your ultimate goal in life? : You can dive on my long list of goals in life. But of course, long term Happiness is always what I want. Do something new with my amazing duos. Build our dreams no matter how slow digging as long as we don’t stop. The first steps are always the most difficult to take but yeah at least it is still a progress.

How have you been during the pandemic and how has it affected you? : Both living and working in the midst of pandemic affected me. Emotionally, this pandemic brings emotional distress in me. The life of series of lockdowns shown me what I should and shouldn’t value. This experience has given me more patience with myself. Because you know, My adventurous soul feel the urge to go out! But I am still grateful that despite the pandemic my family is healthy, our home is safe.

What is a message you would like to give others? : This time is very hard but this will end! Let our prayers be a heartline to heaven and never lose hope on believing that everything will fell into place. Just say yes to the real things. The positive of this pandemic is that it has only highlightened the importance of doing things not just for yourself, but for everyone. We never know what will happen next,yes but all we need to make sure the life we are living is as close to the one we want to be living long term.

What else would you like to tell others about you or your life?: Don’t settle for a small dream when you have a big one. If you want to survive, never underestimate your capacity to reach the impossible and Always, always be grateful to Him. Thank you Lord for all the blessings!