My Life Story

I was born on December 7, 2005, which was somewhat on time. Based on my mom's stories, my very first word was "Nanay" meaning grandma in Tagalog. I was very much of an obedient child. When being told to just stay put, I would do it. As it turns out maybe I'm not?.. 

From this picture, it was Ninong's turn to babysit me (settings - Philippines 2005)

I grow up with a workaholic mother, sometimes I would see her twice/ three times a week.. A little sad but it was true. Every first step and very first words were other family members. I still love her though don't get me wrong.. Growing up, I wasn't much of a hard-headed child creating chaos everywhere but somewhat an "Angle" from my nanay's perspective. More especially, I was an independent child, I started to take my first bath when I was at the age of five (I slipped entering the bathroom since the floor was made out of tiles) so somewhat independent.. 

One vivid memory I had when I was turning 6, was immigrating to the USA. The only thing I could think of in 2013 was leaving my Ninang Gwen behind in the Philippines not knowing how long I will stay in "Texas". Eight years later.. all of my desires stopped when Ninang Gwen and my two cousins finally got their immigration approved and finally a complete family.. 

I know... I'm jumbling around timelines here (I don't want to share too many things).. One thing for sure is that I am very much of an introverted person. Not an extrovert some of my classmates are wondering. From elementary to middle school, I was afraid to say a single word to my peers and even teachers. I somehow managed through middle school by staying quiet. Not until my mother noticed that I was behind in my social skills.. I started to become more open to people (starting in my junior year of high school) I met wonderful people - Angelina, Nicole, Yazmin, and Flor.. 

(Last day of semester one with these wonderful human beings - Nicole was teaching the group Egyptian Wars)

As for my future, I am pretty confident that I’ll be able to graduate with the rest of the class of 2024 and hopefully graduate in the year 2028 (or early if possible) with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing at UH. I want to work in a hospital as soon as possible to give back to my family and most especially to my little sister Ariel!!

(It was Wednesday night after studying for an APUSH test- so I dressed up early for Thursday. Each Thursday, Mr. Coleman encourages his students to wear scrubs so I did) 

I’m also pursuing nursing for myself and also for my little sister. 

Marriage? It is part of my future if there is someone. But at the same time, I don’t believe in true love because of “Wala forever” meaning there's no forever. I am not very picky when but as long as my loved ones are there to witness my joy, I'll be satisfied. 

(I've always dreamed of a beach theme wedding style - in both cultures (depending of that future someone)