Miss KraBEAs: Building my Future, One Step at a Time
Say hello to me who sees every business as a stepping stone, constantly exploring new horizons and redefining success. Want to explore the world of money? I am Beaunnah Angel Malicay and this is how my life entered the world of money like Mr. Krabs who visions profit as an epitome of life in Bikini Bottom.
Growing up in poverty shaped my entire outlook on life. My childhood was marked by financial instability, as my father passed away when I was just four months old, leaving my mother struggling to make ends meet with a low-paying job. Our relatives only made things harder; they denied us the house my grandfather had intended for my father. This forced us to move every few months because of unpaid bills and a lack of resources. To outsiders, our life might have appeared normal, but underneath, it was a constant struggle as we worried over basic needs. I learned early on that the smiles we wore were often a mask for the hardships we faced.
I didn’t know how poor we were until one night when I saw my mother had been crying for hours. I asked her what was for dinner, and she said, “Nothing. There is nothing.” As painful as her honesty was, it showed me just how deep our struggle really was. That moment—and many others like it—left me determined to escape poverty through my own efforts. Despite these hardships, I worked hard in school and was always at the top of my class. Later, in high school, I began selling goods to help cover my education expenses, starting with food items like homemade munchkins and peanuts packed by a neighbor. Now that I've saved up a bit of capital, I sell makeup, which has become like a second source of support for me. Poverty didn’t crush my motivation; it fueled my drive to work hard and make a better life.
By selling in school, I’ve become more adaptable, gaining skills in public speaking and confidence, which I see as a big advantage. Many students talk about following their passion, but I respect practicality more. For me, making money brings happiness, as it represents security and stability, things I have longed for since childhood.
Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants and I share similar childhood experiences, as he, too, grew up with very little and vowed to escape poverty. His resourcefulness as a young boy—taking on odd jobs and scraping by—echoes my own determination to earn money and succeed. Like me, Mr. Krabs was shaped by his hardships, but his need for financial security turned into an obsession, with money representing power and control in his life.
Growing up in poverty shaped my entire outlook on life. My childhood was marked by financial instability, as my father passed away when I was just four months old, leaving my mother struggling to make ends meet with a low-paying job. Our relatives only made things harder; they denied us the house my grandfather had intended for my father. This forced us to move every few months because of unpaid bills and a lack of resources. To outsiders, our life might have appeared normal, but underneath, it was a constant struggle as we worried over basic needs. I learned early on that the smiles we wore were often a mask for the hardships we faced.
I didn’t know how poor we were until one night when I saw my mother had been crying for hours. I asked her what was for dinner, and she said, “Nothing. There is nothing.” As painful as her honesty was, it showed me just how deep our struggle really was. That moment—and many others like it—left me determined to escape poverty through my own efforts. Despite these hardships, I worked hard in school and was always at the top of my class. Later, in high school, I began selling goods to help cover my education expenses, starting with food items like homemade munchkins and peanuts packed by a neighbor. Now that I've saved up a bit of capital, I sell makeup, which has become like a second source of support for me. Poverty didn’t crush my motivation; it fueled my drive to work hard and make a better life.
By selling in school, I’ve become more adaptable, gaining skills in public speaking and confidence, which I see as a big advantage. Many students talk about following their passion, but I respect practicality more. For me, making money brings happiness, as it represents security and stability, things I have longed for since childhood.
Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants and I share similar childhood experiences, as he, too, grew up with very little and vowed to escape poverty. His resourcefulness as a young boy—taking on odd jobs and scraping by—echoes my own determination to earn money and succeed. Like me, Mr. Krabs was shaped by his hardships, but his need for financial security turned into an obsession, with money representing power and control in his life.
Yet, while Mr. Krabs became extremely frugal and fixated on money, I see my success as a path to building a stable, fulfilling life. While he clings to wealth at any cost, I aim to make money without losing sight of what really matters. Where Mr. Krabs lets money control his happiness, I use it to support my goals and growth. I know the value of financial security, but I also see money as a tool to help me achieve my dreams, not as the end goal.
Additionally, where Mr. Krabs spends little on self-improvement, hoarding every penny he makes, I view my earnings as a chance to develop myself. Selling at school has taught me independence, time management, and resilience, skills that go beyond money. I’m not just trying to get by; I’m working to build a life that brings balance, stability, and growth. Mr. Krabs’ focus on money to the point of greed reminds me to stay grounded and remember that financial success is just one part of a fulfilling life.
In the end, Mr. Krabs and I both know what it’s like to struggle, but our paths have diverged in how we use that experience. For Mr. Krabs, the fear of returning to poverty has made him obsessed with money, but for me, those same hardships have motivated me to work hard, build connections, and live a balanced life where money provides security without taking over everything.
Success is not only about a famous business but if you uplift someone else. We may have different pathways but remember that without HIM we are nothing.
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