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My name is Juan Esteban, but I like people to call me Esteban because when someone calls me Juan, I feel like I’m being scolded. My mom calls me Juan when she’s mad at me, so I prefer Esteban. I am 20 years old. I study Spanish and foreign languages at La Salle University. I attend classes regularly, and I always try to do my best. I also read a lot to improve my knowledge.

I am an English teacher. I teach English to teenagers, young adults, and adults. I always say I prefer working with this type of population rather than with children. I believe teenagers and adults are more interesting to work with. Although I teach kids sometimes, I do it with all my heart. I enjoy helping them learn, but I prefer working with older students because I feel more comfortable.

In my free time, I train in CrossFit. I love CrossFit. I train every day for about three hours. I go to the box regularly, and I practice hard. I’ve been training for three years, and I compete in CrossFit events. This sport fascinates me. I never expect to find my “sports version” because I hated physical education classes in school. However, now I feel good about my body, and CrossFit helps me feel confident. It also helps me deal with insecurities, just like everyone has. I think it’s okay to talk about achievements, even if it sounds like bragging.

I live with my parents and my older sister. We spend time together, and we support each other. I have five pets -three cats and two dogs-. I take care of them, and they make me happy. Unfortunately, my dog passed away, but I will talk about that in another section.

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An important memory for me was on April 20, 2023. That was the day my oldest dog, Tobías, passed away. Tobías was everything to me. I met Tobías when I was going through one of the hardest stages in life -adolescence-. At that time, I was dealing with depression, and I was on medication. Tobías came into my life like a little piece of healing. I always say that Tobías was the light I found, the sense of security I discovered in him.

Whenever I had anxiety or depression attacks, I always found comfort in him. Tobías was my best companion, and he has been the best company I’ve ever had in my life. During difficult moments, it was enough for him just to be by my side. Instead of saying words, he stood next to me for hours, waiting for me to calm down. He placed his paw on me to help me feel better, and that created such a special memory for me.

On the day he died, I kept thinking if Tobías really wanted to go that day or if he wanted to stay with me. He passed away due to lymphatic cancer. He was suffering a lot and had incredible pain. Many doctors said he was very brave to endure so much pain. That day is such an important memory for me because it made me admire how an animal can understand so many things and feel emotions that even people can’t fully comprehend. That experience deeply affected my life.

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In the future, I’m going to finish my degree and continue my studies with a postgraduate program and a master’s degree. I will work as a language teacher while I study, and I will also find ways to combine my career with my family’s business.

I dream that I will study in France and travel around the world. I’m going to live new experiences, meet new people, and explore different cultures. I will also open my own CrossFit box because fitness is a big part of my life.

I hope I will achieve my personal and professional goals. In the future, I will focus on growing as a person, enjoying life with my family, and helping others through my work.

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I have had an unusual experience during a CrossFit competition that I will never forget. It happened last year at a regional event where I competed in the intermediate category with some of the best athletes in my area. I have participated in many competitions before, but this one has been the most surprising of all.

During one of the most intense workouts, we had to do a combination of heavy deadlifts, box jumps, and rope climbs. I have practiced these movements many times, but that day was different. As I was lifting a very heavy barbell, I suddenly felt something strange—I realized my shoe had come off right in the middle of the lift! I have never finished a lift without proper balance, but I didn’t want to lose time or give up.

I kept going, completed the lift with only one shoe, and even managed to finish the workout without stopping. The crowd went wild because they had never seen something like that before. After the workout, many people came to congratulate me, saying I had shown great determination and focus.

Since that day, I have always double-checked my shoes before every workout to make sure they are tight enough. This experience has taught me that unexpected situations can happen, but staying calm and focused can make a big difference. It has been one of the most surprising and memorable moments in my CrossFit journey.

Oh, and if you’re wondering why I chose this song for my Padlet post, it’s because I have been thinking about it and humming it in my head during that competition. Somehow, it kept me motivated and helped me stay focused when things got tough.