Lolo Terio was a very sturdy, tall, dark-tanned man. He used to meet us at the Abra River raft landing area to help us with our load of raw leather that Mother was bringing for him to tan. He carried me astride his shoulders as he waded in the … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 5. My Grandfather Gavino Bravo and Grandmother Lucretia Bandayrel Bravo
My lolo looked very old. He was baldheaded, wrinkled, and bent. I asked one time how old he was and Mother said he is 60 and is “reservado,” one who does not work and need not pay any tax because of old age. Lolo smoked a lot, chewed “buyo” and … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 4. A Better Home
Our second house was made of wood, with G.I. roofing instead of nipa roof, and bamboo walls, wooden floor instead of bamboo, and it had a place for bathing called BANGSAL. Later on it had a separate toilet, too, far from our house proper, … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 3. Our Sleeping Time
We used petroleum lamps or candles at night to eat our supper, then went to sleep early under one large mosquito net or a wide buri (blanket-covered) mat. Father and my brother used one blanket while Mother and I used one blanket together. We slept … [Continue reading]
Story of My Life (1994) – Chapter Titles
IntroductionStory Of My LifeOur Sleeping TimeA Better HomeMy Grandfather Gavino BravoMy Grandfather Eleuterio Sibayan (Terio)My Father Florencio Sibayan (Inciong)My Mother Victoriano Toyang (“Idot”)Raft Riding Down Abra RiverMother’s … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 1. Introduction: Jose B. Sibayan, Sr.
1.20.98This book is written for my seven children and families, dedicated in honor of their mother, who wrote a “STORY OF MY LIFE” ending in her trip around the world with JoJo in 1970. Praise the Lord!JBS 9/11/94 (Sunday) Today is … [Continue reading]
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