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My father passed away before my seventh birthday. It was a crucial moment in my life because it set the dynamics of my relationship with my mother and affects my sense of identity.

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Sometime after my dad died, we moved to Tomball where I made friends in my new elementary school. I was very sad and introverted at the time, so having friends changed my outlook on life.

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At the age of twelve, I had found my relationship with god. The death of my father made me question the meaning of life and why we live. Through god, I found that life was beautiful and that we are connected in some way.

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In 2016, I had an opportunity to visit the Philippines where my mom grew up. Seeing the quality of life that my mom and my cousins experienced inspired me to think of ways that the future could be better.

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A common thread that stands out among my life events are the ones that contain disappointments, sadness, and deterrents. However, another thread that stands out is the resilience and moments of inspiration that combats the negative feelings I have.

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I entered high school wanting to pursue music for my love of singing and wanted to grow my vocal ability. However, at the end of my sophomore year, I was disappointed as I realized that high school choir was full of favoritism, drama, and ultimately, not about developing your talents for a musical career.

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After feeling discouraged to pursue music as a career , I had an opportunity to help my aunt in starting her own business. Having a behind-the-scenes look at being an entrepreneur made me consider looking into a career in business and opened my eyes to new ideas and oppurtunities.

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The summer before my junior year, I had an amazing opportunity to travel Europe while performing in a choir. It gave me a chance to share music with others while participating in culture and history, which are all things that I love.  It also gave me a sense of freedom since it was my first trip without any relatives or well-known friends.

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When Covid-19 hit, I decided that the safest option was to spend my senior year of high school as a virtual student. Even though it was the best option for my health, I realized on prom night how much I had missed out on my senior year. As I watched everyone dance, I was reminded of how much we grew throughout the years and how we would all go our separate ways to start a new chapter.

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I think that this process revealed how much strength I have, even in moments that are not ideal. It reminded me that I can turn a situation around, to look for positives and make things better.

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Growing up as an only child with a single mom was rough for me. My mom missed out on seeing a lots of my accomplishments, as well as my struggles. The tension in our relationship grew fast during my years at high school. Once I had graduated and turned eighteen, I was ready to take on the world but I felt I was being held back with my mom. I spent a weekend in the summer with my Aunt Mary, and after discussing my feelings with her, she reminded me that I was an independent woman and how much I was capable of.

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After four years of high school I have just begun my first semester of collegiate courses at Lonestar Community College. I made an important decision in my life to expand my knowledge and learn skills that will make me successful for the future.

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I think that in order to create the life I want, I need to remember both the good and bad moments of my life. I have to remember what I overcame and who supported me to overcome it.