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Bernadette in the SSI lab, November 29 2022

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My name is Bernadette Love C. Reyes and I am a Grade 6-E student. I was born in July 29, 2010, making me twelve as I'm writing this. I live with my mom, my older sister, my grandma, my yaya, and her daughter. We live in Bacoor, Cavite. I'm introverted, creative, a tad clumsy, and a lover of my people.

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A photo of 2-year-old Bernadette from July of 2012

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Growing up, I have been very lucky in my childhood. I grew up in a lovely home with barely any problems to be faced with. Going on nice trips and not worrying about a thing. I do try to not have that part of me on display. One of many things I like about my childhood (but am not exactly proud of) is my intro to the internet. I was always on my iPad and while a sort of bad thing for some, it's where I gathered so much information. I learned so much English at the time, it became my primary language. While I *obviously* know Tagalog, English is where my good speech really shined. I hope I could use my voice for many things in the future, but let's talk about that later. But my speech is one of the things I am most proud of. I have also attended the same school my whole life, SSI. I have been learning in SSI for 7 (8 in a few months) years! And I couldn't be more grateful for everything and everyone involved in this institution. I met my close friends, learned about academic subjects and multiple intelligences, prepared myself for the future, and benefitted myself and others here at SSI.

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Bernadette's 10th birthday, July 29 2020

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COVID was terrible for all of us, and I'm very lucky to survive with my family. One of the many things COVID has affected, however, is young kids. I can't imagine how hard it must have been for way younger kids, is this really their introduction to growing up? Staying inside? It's sad to think about, I hope it all worked out for them. Anyway, back to me. I was only 9 when COVID started, and oh how much changed. I lost my opportunity to make close friends in Grade 4, however, I probably wouldn't have made my newer friends if it weren't for COVID. But, it was all different. Everything was online. One of the media I used to "cope" with was video games. I got to bond with my family by playing Roblox with them. I also made a lot of cringy, but true TikToks. Oof. Things could have been much worse, and I'm happy that things turned out for the better.

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Bernadette along with Alynna Amata (6A), Zoe Zantua (6E), and Denisce Piodo (6D), December 18 2022

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Well, I've been trying to build a personality and define who I am. While still in the works, I have already made an okay identity. I'm introverted, crafty, a huge gamer, a helper, and an independent woman. I always try to work with what I have and I try to build from it. One big part of me and my current life is my role as Treasurer in the Student Government. I worked really hard on the scripts and having a good reputation so I'm glad it all paid off. Few of my best friends come from the SG and I'm thankful for them and for inspiring me and motivating me to be better at being part of the SG and being better in general.

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I am very sure that I'll have a future that I will love. I believe I can achieve anything I want if I put my mind to it. I have a few occupations I would like to indulge in like directing, voice acting, and singing. I've always loved doing my own thing and letting my creativity do it's thing so one day, I would love to pass it on to a lot of people and teach them what I know and maybe I can help them find what they like. That brings me to another type of job I can take, therapy and consulting. I love to help my friends emotionally and I'd love to continue that in the future.

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Bernadette in her natural habitat; the couch. February 3 2023

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Hey! You made it to the end! Thanks a lot for reading all of this. I honestly couldn't get much out because my life is only beginning. Thanks again for reading, and have a great day!