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Hey there! Just a heads-up, this potato is one of a kind. 

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I am Mikah Loiz Lacida Gilayo. They often mispronounce my first name as "mee'kah Lo'wiz" but is pronounced as "may'kah loyz". My name came from a book in the Bible "Micah" written by Prophet Micah himself, which eventually means "Who is like God". I am 17 years old and will turn 18 this May 05, 2022. Well, I did share a lot here; better end this and let you explore more about me!

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Since I was a child, I do and engage in many things. I act, sing, dance, write and even play musical instruments. I have always thought that I was an Incredible kid, but I am also stubborn because of this confidence and taught. Even if I get itchy after swimming in the sea or weak lung capacity. I did try being a swimmer and train in the open sea from time to time as I am from Samal Island. However, I pursued none of these things for a longtime because as I grow up, I shift from one skill to another and learn more to widen my capabilities. And it resulted to me having different fields of experiences but was not able to focus in one. Nonetheless, I am still incredible because the moment a situation calls for a certain skill, I am confident to do it, but its a big NO to drawing because that is what I lack the most!

Go over to the next milestone to see how this uniquness unfolds as I grow!

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I am currently a Grade 11 STEM Pre-Science student at Ateneo De Davao Senior High School, section Rubio, and a Top 500 Scholar. I am slowly spreading my wings to reach my dreams in my Ateneo Journey. I am a part of the Barcelona Cluster Talents Committee, an active member of the MASKARA folk club, and an aspiring consistent honor student.

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Micah 7:7 - "Wait for God, he hears your prayer" 

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I was born in a religious family, and all of them were active members of the church. So, as I expected, I needed to follow that path even if it was against my will. Honestly, I wouldn't say I like doing it because I was forced or eventually due to the pressure that the public's eyes imposed on me. I became a worship leader at a young age, but it was all like a bluff before. However, things come naturally, and it made me love doing it. God made me love it.

My principles and values are rooted in him and how pure and good he is. I always try to adhere to what is right, for I am created in his image. I always stand and pursue to seek justice. To believe that there is still good in everyone. However, it does not mean that I am that pretentious goody-hand pants in a community that is actually hiding the hideous secret. I will always admit that I am wrong if I commit a mistake.

I always believe in the supremacy of Love, Honesty, Humility, Integrity, and Truth; this is where my principle as a daughter, student, citizen, worship leader, and future Doctor revolves.

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Aside from having a goal to have world peace and healing; As a child, I never dreamt of becoming a doctor, unlike how children imagine it in their childhood. From elementary to 8th grade, I always have trouble choosing what I want to be in the future. And this is also the reason that every career month, I have different careers every school year. Another plausible explanation that probably led me to not dream of becoming a doctor is that I have a phobia of seeing blood. Still, thanks to my experience in extreme scouting, I was able to overcome it.

It was just in 8th grade that I finally had the glimpse and spark of becoming a doctor, and it was due to the deteriorating health of my Great Grandfather. His illness made me nurse him and struck a realization in me that I need to become a doctor to treat him and the people who can't even afford to have a consultation. However, that very string of my dream was once cut as my Lolo died in front of me. To have dreams about my future was the hardest thing for me, and that event in my life brought me back to square one. In the summer of 2019, I was invited once to a Science Youth Camp hosted by DOST Main and UP Science Institute; they once again tie the string of my Medicine Field Dream. Even though it was just for a mere week, I realized what I wanted to be.

That very moment made me want to pursue a Bachelors's in Biology to help treat the planet and become someone who treats people with their hands, heart, and mind. This pandemic also burned my desire for that dream of mine because seeing the life of our medical professionals makes my heart flutter. My Lolo died smiling in front of me, and now I realized that the dream I had because of him was not in vain because it was meant to be. His smile is like an assurance for me to chase the dream. Dreams don't die as well as Dreamers don't die.

I will become a Doctor someday!

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The greatest gift and honor I have is my family :))

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I am not born with silver nor gold teeth because I saw and knew what my parents have been through raising me. They are my sole motivation for my dreams; I want them to finally feel how it is like to be pampered, not the other way around. They were not perfect parents, and we are not a perfect family. However, they never let me feel that I was not cherished and supported. They were strict, but it was for my own good.

As I was given a chance to still breathe, I always thought of my family as my everyday source of motivation to do good in life and to reach my dreams. And to finally provide them a comfortable life and to finally have the luxury of getting consultations for their health because I know that even my parents were sick, they always find ways to put food on our table.

I am lucky to have my mom, dad, and sisters! And they are my inspiration and motivation to keep going in life.

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I mainly advocate for women's empowerment, mental health prejudice, and environmental protection.

I've been a Girl Scout for how many years, and it is my utmost duty to raise the banner of woman. And through camps, I was able to educate and empower different women to stand up for their rights and to be confident for who they are.

My advocacy against mental health prejudice started on my first stint of joining beauty pageants. As a victim of bullying and discrimination, my mental health was shaken, and no one believed my suffering except for my family. That is why alongside my women empowerment advocacy, I always include how mental health is also important and should not be treated as a joke.

My recent advocacy started in the summer of 2019, and it was the same Science Camp that led me to have my little ways of saving the earth. I have done small lectures for fisherfolks about illegal fishing as well as for tree planting and clean-up drives. It was also a great honor for me to write an article about environmental protection, and I was recognized by my previous school and the whole division.

I may not have the biggest scales on these advocacies, but I believe that with these micro efforts lies a bigger impact in the future. This is Mikah, and I ought to be the voice of the voiceless!

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The thing I do better than anyone else 🤨

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The thing I do better than anyone else 🤨

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What sets me apart is that "better" is my exclusive representation. Every step I take, I always strive to be better. There are times I stumble, win, fail, and give up, and I always end up finding the lesson in it and growing to be better.

These may not be a prominent attribute and deal for everyone, but I guess this is my superpower. The mechanism to cope, learn, grow, and be better isn't easy to do!

And another thing that sets me apart from others is that I am not selfish, and I am more than willing to walk with you to become a better version of yourself.

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My joy in life is just simple things, such as:

Eating three times a day

To cuddle my parents after a tiring day

To watch a k-drama episode after finishing a task

Having 6-7 hours of sleep

Supporting my favorite band through streaming on weekends

To get my degree with flying colors

To be better, every step I make

To turn impossible things into possible

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- I am the eldest child.
- Never been to a dentist!
- I stan 23 Kpop Boy Groups.
- I love Kdramas!!!!
- I dont eat durian.
- I am allergic to shrimp but I am stubborn so you know what happen next...... ;))
- One of my essays last semester was published in the wellness and testing center page but I did hide my identity through a pen name.
- I have a writers account on wattpad and facebook ( I am one of those bisaya writers back then)
- I have small hands
- I have a certification from Newman Academy in Theology.
- I am actually an introvert!
- Back when I was in JHS, I remember attending class for only five days for a whole month due to competitions.
- I was once exempted for a dancing competition because I have an injury.

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Twt: mk_hlz
IG: mk.hlz
FB: Mikah Loiz L. Gilayo
Email: mllgilayo@addu.edu.ph
binibiningmikay05@gmail.com

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𝑡𝑟𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑒, 𝑛𝑜 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑛𝑜 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠~

human

have your tears dropped while reading a conversation?

have you experience not being able to control your emotions?

have you lost a hold of your anger?

times that you choose irrationality over clever

it's alright to not be fine

life really fucks hard sometimes

remember you are also a human

getting tired, feeling pain, not an invincible one

it's alright to take a rest

lessen the burden on your chest

let your tears drape your cheeks

in times of uncertainty, praying will do the trick

you also need to take down your wall

it's alright to let others hear your call

let yourself be vulnerable sometime

it can wait, our own finish line

you are not always strong

taking a break isn't wrong

you are also fragile

it's alright to cry once in a while

yet after all of these

stand firm, let the rest find its cease

for there is a path you need to take

you had a lot of dreams to fulfill and make

you are a human

not a robot

you are alive

not lost