"Hey, It's Me!!!"

In every second, in every minute, in every hour of a day a child is born in this world. Achild that will bring a new hope for our country and joy to many. But aside from this face my parents simply felt happiness when I was born in the Twenty-seventh day of April in the year 1995 here in Ormoc. Happiness for I symbolize the fruit of their love, and from me, our family started to grow.

Ours is a family of five with my parents, me and my younger brothers. My father used to be a research assistant at the Visayas State University but only for a few years. He eventually became a farmer while my mother is a vendor, specifically a flower vendor. Because of our situation I already learn now hard living in this world is at an early age, that's why I am studying very well to help my parents. I see to it that the money they're spending for me won't be wasted but still enjoying my childhood life. Many say that I'm an above average student for I always belong to the honor's wall, etc. But for me I can't say I'm smart or anything else, I'm just studying very well. Extra-curricular activities like Damath, Quiz Bees and dancing were my favorite things. I enjoyed understanding concepts more than just memorizing ready made notes. I prefer subjects like math specially Algebra and Calculus.

I'm the type of person that always want to make friends with others and make them smile. That's the reason why some people call me "pilya" or "pasaway" but not in a bad way. I also love eating different kinds of foods specially spicy foods.

After my completion in high school I chose to have a course to be an Electrical Engineer someday. It was a weird decision everybody may say, for they thought that I'm too girly for this job. But I think it's not an issue as long as I know in myself that I can do this. Aside from being an engineer I also have a dream to tour around the world. I do also want to help my family specially my brother so that they can achieve their dreams in life.

Today, I am happy with my life and I'm enjoying it to the fullest. I am looking forward to face the challenges of life in a positive manner.

Signed, but identity withheld because she is only 16 years old.