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Hiiiiii I'm Zoe Tabitha Asha D. Abella and I am currently in the Grade 12 Campion under the strand of Pre-science! My preferred name to be called by is Zoe, but I am open to being called by my last name (Abella) or my 3rd first name (Asha) since my 1st first name is quite common. I'm 17 years old as of now and have been attending AdDU since the start of my high school (grade 7). As for what I like to do in my free time, I enjoy listening to music, watching random videos, talking to my friends, and sometimes binge-watching shows. I'm also someone who enjoys going out with my friends but also having my alone time, especially when I get to have days where I just stay at home and have time to cater to myself.

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In this stage, I started developing my own preferences and spent much of my time playing with Barbies, creating storylines ranging from friendly chit-chats to adventurous tales. I was bubbly, fun-seeking, and always excited to explore. This period helped me express my imagination and curiosity in everything I did.

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Although I don’t remember this time myself, my relatives said I looked just like my mom as a baby and that I cried a lot; no matter who I saw, I would cry. The only time I didn’t cry was when I was asleep. Though the reason for my behavior wasn’t merely caused by my personal preference for crying, my parents later realized I was lactose intolerant and tried different milks until they found one that worked for me.

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This was the stage when I first started school, and I remember crying to my mom the first time she dropped me off in my classroom. Despite this, I slowly learned to adjust and make friends. During this time, I also tried ballet for a short while, developed a love for stickers that I pasted everywhere, and my younger brother was born.

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During my elementary years, I was the tallest in my class from Grades 4 to 6 and became a bit shy, though I was still quite childish. I was naturally smart and quick to learn compared to my classmates, which often meant I didn’t focus or study much. Despite this, I was able to maintain 2nd overall honor in my small provincial grade school and also tried playing badminton and volleyball.

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Fast forward to my most life-shaping stage, the period of time wherein I lost and found myself. Starting high school during the pandemic was challenging, given that I was from a small provincial grade school; it was quite the challenge to fit in, as it was one thing not to know anybody at school, but it was even more difficult because classes were online. Though my self-esteem and sense of self were diminished during this time, they were gradually rebuilt as I began to understand myself better, determine my priorities in life, develop meaningful friendships, and even now, as I continue to grow more confidently while discovering more about who I am.

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Although I am already in my last year of high school I am still in the process of contemplating about which path I will be taking when I enter college. Tho I believe that in the end I will end up choosing something medical related. The most possible choices that I am considering are Human Biology, BS Psychology, and MedTech, and as of now I think I will be continuing to study in AdDU.

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Now, for my likes, I like having my free time to do random things like watching shows, playing games, and spending time with my friends and family. I also like animals, the color pink, badminton, and eating delicious food, most especially different desserts and snacks. I am also very fond of cats. My family currently owns 6 cats, but only 2 of them are staying with me. Their names are Nami and Mimi, and they are the cutest! As per my dislikes, I dislike having to do something that tires me consistently, purposely rude or loud people, and uncomfortable situations.

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To my older self,

I'm writing this to you. Maybe you're 18 now, or maybe much older, somewhere in your 20s or even 30s. It’s not too far from where I am, but still far enough that I hope my thoughts still matter to you.

As I write this, I'm currently 17 years old, and I wonder about the many events and situations that you've experienced, the challenges you overcame, and the many lessons you had to learn to become who you are now.

Though I don't know much right now, I'm still trying to figure out the small things. I'm still learning who I want to be in this world, and most importantly, I'm in the process of transitioning from high school to college, and that's a really big deal. But even so, I'm still undecided. I'm not sure what kind of course and after-college plan to take, let alone what kind of life I want to live.

I really wonder how differently things will change for me and what kind of choices I have to make to finally know what to do. Though I'm at this stage where I'm still trying to find my role in life, I at least hope you know where you're going, even if it's not something too specific that you've decided on. I hope you're closer to the answer than I am, and most importantly, you've grown to be proud of whatever choices you've made that have shaped who you have become.

With care,

17-year-old you.

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WW 2: Stressors and Coping Strategies Worksheet

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WW 2: Stressors and Coping Strategies Worksheet