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Year 2021-2022 when I was in senior high school, Grade 11, and my strand was STEM. It was still a pandemic, and this was when we were tested by the hardships of life, so even during the pandemic, Mom continued to go to work. One day, we were shocked because someone called saying that Mom was in the hospital because she was positive for COVID-19. Our situation became difficult during that time, as she was isolated at the barangay plaza. Every day, we brought her food, but we couldnt see or even touch her. Every night, I prayed that she would get better because it was so hard to be away from my mother, and we werent used to it. Dad thought it best to move her to our house, but we needed to relocate because we couldnt be together in one house. Dad stayed with Mama Aketh (my aunt), while my sister and I moved to Villa Cruz. We were there for a week, and by Gods grace, Mom got better, and her antigen test came back negative. When I reached Grade 12, things started to improve; people could go out even without a quarantine pass until we had face-to-face classes, and everything became okay. Grade 12 was very memorable in high school; there wasnt a day when our adviser didnt get angry because her students were so rowdy and noisy. But when it came to competitions, our section always aimed to win. They often said that we STEM students were competitive, and we always proved that even though we were mischievous, we could keep up with the other strands. In the second semester, we had a film, and we experienced a lot of exhaustion and difficulty with that film. But it was super worth it because we won, and many people watched our film. Then, before we graduated, the school decided to have a seniors ball, so we enjoyed ourselves as graduates because we knew that once we entered college, we wouldnt experience these things again, and we knew that some of our friends would be busy and studying in faraway places. Then graduation came; July 11, 2023, was our graduation. We were so happy, but at the same time, we were crying and feeling sad because we would never be together in the same room again since we applied to different schools for college. There were nine of us friends in grade 12, but we got separated; some were studying in Manila, and others in Isabela, but in different schools. It was hard for us because we didnt have the same schedules, so often when we bonded, our circle of friends was incomplete. Jonley, Glen, and Allysa were studying in Manila, while Khazane, Xymariel, and Jade were studying at ISU-E, and Bea was at Perpetual, while I was at ISU-C. Bea always accompanied me to Cauayan because I wasnt used to traveling alone. There wasnt a day I went to Cauayan for entrance exams and interviews without her. We were never apart; there wasnt a day we werent together during the vacation, and sometimes I even slept over at their house. Year 2023-2024 My first year in college, and I was nervous and crying because I didnt know anyone and wasnt used to socializing. But my first week was super memorable because I suddenly became close to Reynalyn; we were always together on the first day, and then Axiel followed because he suddenly borrowed a fan from me even though I didnt know him, and he was also very talkative. Then I randomly became close to JD, Mai, Cherry, Elma, and Johnrey. I quickly formed a circle of friends by the second week. My first-year journey is not easy because its very pressuring and tiring at the same time since I commute from San Mateo to Cauayan. Sometimes I say I cant take it anymore because of the overwhelming activities. Then in my first year, first semester, I got an INC grade in the system, and I felt so hard and sad during that time, and I never opened up to my parents because I didnt want to disappoint them. I fixed it on my own until it became okay, and I worked hard on my studies even though this wasnt my first choice. Year 2024-2025 I am now a second-year college student, the child who was very scared on her first day in college. There were many struggles, but I managed because of Gods help. I am in my second year, but I still experience different challenges during that time; sometimes I go to school without any money for snacks because I really have nothing, just enough for fare. But I still survive because I have friends who help me; we always support each other and never let each other down because who else will help us if not ourselves. There are many times I say, “I dont want to anymore, Im tired,” but I keep fighting for my family. In my second year, we had summer classes, and I was super drained from the second semester of my second year, but I was going to take summer classes again. Sometimes I think my body wants to give up because of the exhaustion and pressure, but I always remind myself that I am the only one my parents are counting on, so I continue for them even though my mental health is severely damaged and not okay. Throughout my journey in summer class, it was a huge struggle because I divided my time between working as a photographer at events and my studies. But then my summer class went well, and I managed to get through it even though I cried a lot last semester and this summer. When I saw my grade in summer class, I quickly went to the chapel and thanked God because He always guides me and gives me wisdom. Everything comes from Him; He is the reason I am still here, and I am going to be in my third year because I know He strengthens and fortifies me. Year 2025-2026 I am now a third-year college student. I cried a lot because the child who always cried and looked for her grandpa when she was tired is now in her third year, and sometimes she thinks of giving up. They always say that third year is the hardest in college; I believe it, but I believe even more that God will accompany and guide me in my THIRD YEAR JOURNEY. In my first week, I had a fever; I was super unlucky because I didnt enjoy my first day until I got better, and during the first week, I really felt the exhaustion, but I had to fight. In the second week, there were activities that needed to be completed on time, and many more challenges came into my life, but I still manage for my future and for a better life.

Autobiography - Page 2

Year 2021-2022

when I was in senior high school, Grade 11, and my strand was STEM. It was still a pandemic, and this was when we were tested by the hardships of life, so even during the pandemic, Mom continued to go to work. One day, we were shocked because someone called saying that Mom was in the hospital because she was positive for COVID-19. Our situation became difficult during that time, as she was isolated at the barangay plaza. Every day, we brought her food, but we couldnt see or even touch her. Every night, I prayed that she would get better because it was so hard to be away from my mother, and we werent used to it. Dad thought it best to move her to our house, but we needed to relocate because we couldnt be together in one house. Dad stayed with Mama Aketh (my aunt), while my sister and I moved to Villa Cruz. We were there for a week, and by Gods grace, Mom got better, and her antigen test came back negative. When I reached Grade 12, things started to improve; people could go out even without a quarantine pass until we had face-to-face classes, and everything became okay.

Grade 12 was very memorable in high school; there wasnt a day when our adviser didnt get angry because her students were so rowdy and noisy. But when it came to competitions, our section always aimed to win. They often said that we STEM students were competitive, and we always proved that even though we were mischievous, we could keep up with the other strands.

In the second semester, we had a film, and we experienced a lot of exhaustion and difficulty with that film. But it was super worth it because we won, and many people watched our film. Then, before we graduated, the school decided to have a seniors ball, so we enjoyed ourselves as graduates because we knew that once we entered college, we wouldnt experience these things again, and we knew that some of our friends would be busy and studying in faraway places.

Then graduation came; July 11, 2023, was our graduation. We were so happy, but at the same time, we were crying and feeling sad because we would never be together in the same room again since we applied to different schools for college. There were nine of us friends in grade 12, but we got separated; some were studying in Manila, and others in Isabela, but in different schools. It was hard for us because we didnt have the same schedules, so often when we bonded, our circle of friends was incomplete. Jonley, Glen, and Allysa were studying in Manila, while Khazane, Xymariel, and Jade were studying at ISU-E, and Bea was at Perpetual, while I was at ISU-C. Bea always accompanied me to Cauayan because I wasnt used to traveling alone. There wasnt a day I went to Cauayan for entrance exams and interviews without her. We were never apart; there wasnt a day we werent together during the vacation, and sometimes I even slept over at their house.

Year 2023-2024

My first year in college, and I was nervous and crying because I didnt know anyone and wasnt used to socializing. But my first week was super memorable because I suddenly became close to Reynalyn; we were always together on the first day, and then Axiel followed because he suddenly borrowed a fan from me even though I didnt know him, and he was also very talkative. Then I randomly became close to JD, Mai, Cherry, Elma, and Johnrey. I quickly formed a circle of friends by the second week.
My first-year journey is not easy because its very pressuring and tiring at the same time since I commute from San Mateo to Cauayan. Sometimes I say I cant take it anymore because of the overwhelming activities. Then in my first year, first semester, I got an INC grade in the system, and I felt so hard and sad during that time, and I never opened up to my parents because I didnt want to disappoint them. I fixed it on my own until it became okay, and I worked hard on my studies even though this wasnt my first choice.

Year 2024-2025

I am now a second-year college student, the child who was very scared on her first day in college. There were many struggles, but I managed because of Gods help. I am in my second year, but I still experience different challenges during that time; sometimes I go to school without any money for snacks because I really have nothing, just enough for fare. But I still survive because I have friends who help me; we always support each other and never let each other down because who else will help us if not ourselves. There are many times I say, “I dont want to anymore, Im tired,” but I keep fighting for my family.

In my second year, we had summer classes, and I was super drained from the second semester of my second year, but I was going to take summer classes again. Sometimes I think my body wants to give up because of the exhaustion and pressure, but I always remind myself that I am the only one my parents are counting on, so I continue for them even though my mental health is severely damaged and not okay. Throughout my journey in summer class, it was a huge struggle because I divided my time between working as a photographer at events and my studies. But then my summer class went well, and I managed to get through it even though I cried a lot last semester and this summer. When I saw my grade in summer class, I quickly went to the chapel and thanked God because He always guides me and gives me wisdom. Everything comes from Him; He is the reason I am still here, and I am going to be in my third year because I know He strengthens and fortifies me.

Year 2025-2026

I am now a third-year college student. I cried a lot because the child who always cried and looked for her grandpa when she was tired is now in her third year, and sometimes she thinks of giving up. They always say that third year is the hardest in college; I believe it, but I believe even more that God will accompany and guide me in my THIRD YEAR JOURNEY. In my first week, I had a fever; I was super unlucky because I didnt enjoy my first day until I got better, and during the first week, I really felt the exhaustion, but I had to fight. In the second week, there were activities that needed to be completed on time, and many more challenges came into my life, but I still manage for my future and for a better life.

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