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The first thing people always ask when they meet me is "Who are you?". Well, let me tell you who I am. I am Rikka the hardworking, smart, pretty, and fun friend. The interesting thing about me is that I like to try things even if I am scared of many things. Am I afraid of heights? Yes, so I'm going to go bungee jumping because of it. I like to try a lot of things, to be involved in different experiences to live life to the fullest.

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My friends are my community, they are my safe space. As an only child, I consider them my sisters. They are the people I grew up with, who are there throughout my lowest points. They are the type of friends who cries with me when I cry. The type of friends who makes me laugh about the problems I cry about. There's a saying "People come and people go" but these people came into my life and goes through with it together.

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My family is my home, they are the ones who I come to when I am tired. I am blessed to have a family like them, a family who supports one another, loves one another, and a family who experiences new things together. My family is the type of family who is contented in things, you got a 78 on your test? It's okay! Try again, strive harder. You didn't get into the honors list? That's okay, at least you passed this semester. My family is understanding, they try to open their minds to the new things in life. They let me enjoy my teenage years as long as I am safe. This is my family, my lovable, supportive, and understanding family.

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In life, there are always things that doesn't come in our way. I believe in the saying "It is what it is" because there are always things that come out naturally. My looks? It is what it is, deal with it, I can't change that. We should always know that we don't always control the events in our life. We should know how to deal with it, to understand why it should happen or why it happened.

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Women are the ones who serve you. They cook for you, clean for you, and take care of you. Wrong! Women are much more than that. Women are capable of anything, they could even be richer than you! We should never underestimate a woman because she goes through a lot of things. They could have menstruation cramps that feel like someone drilled into their stomach and still walk graciously like nothing is happening. Women are not dumb or maids or just your happiness. Women can be leaders, women can drive, women can carry kilos of rice, women are not what you think they are. We should think of women as equal human beings and not some servants that give you grapes while you lay down on your sofa. Women suffered a lot for many years, it's time that women should be treated equally.

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This world is full of judgmental people. When they first meet you, you'll hear kind greetings but in their mind, they think and notice your different flaws. "She's not all that", "She's really thin", "She's really chubby", "She's short" she's this and that, yet she does not care. People are always thinking about fitting into this society, fitting the society's standards; looking like Marilyn Monroe, or Barbie, or Angelina Jolie. In this life, we should start accepting the fact that we are made differently because if we all looked like the same person the world would be really boring. We should start accepting ourselves and think that our "flaws" are our assets and are part of our signature look. Be yourself, wear pajamas to the cinema, have that curly hair, and go bald! At the end of the day, people have more things to attend to, so live life to the fullest by doing something that's you.

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Back then, I don't really like reading books. If I start one, I will just get through two pages and forget about it my entire life. Until one boring summer day, I started reading books. I started by reading e-books until I found myself purchasing a real one. Books are my happiness. Every story is a roller coaster ride and that is what makes me love it. Books helped me get through my life, it was my coping mechanism. To immerse yourself in a story, to forget about your problems for a while. Books helped me shape who I am today, because in books I learn different and new things in life.

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When I become successful I will always spoil my family. They have given me so much in life, and when it's time, it's my turn to give them everything. Thinking about this goal inspires me to strive harder. I always do my best so that their hard work will always be worth it. I will work hard to become successful and give my family a life they could enjoy.

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Aside from being a lawyer, my original dream career was to own a business. But this option was hard for me because I believe that CEOs were once employees and I don't know what job I should get first. But then I had it all figured out. Once I have enough savings and money, I will start creating my business. Either a resort or a law firm. My goal in life was to become rich and successful and if I just work hard I know I'll be at some point in my life where I could say "I finally made it".

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Dancing is what I consider my talent. Honestly, I could say I'm not an Andrea Bonifacio-level kind of dancing but I have the skills. Back then, my school used to join the Sayaw Kadayawan competition and I am proud to say I was part of it! Dancing is my most memorable experience in life. The nervousness when you're in your positions backstage, the adrenaline when you're in front performing, and most importantly the behind the scenes experience of the show. My dancing experience didn't just revolve around the stage but also the people who I danced together with. It was very memorable for me since we all suffered and accomplished in our process of dancing.

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Someday, I am going to be a lawyer. Sometimes when I think of it, I always think if I could actually make it. Can I handle law school? Can I pass the BAR? But then I think about why I want to become one, being a voice. Back then I didn't see myself dreaming to be one, but to see this country suffering made me change my mind. I want to be the voice of the people who can't speak. I want people to be held accountable for the actions that they made. I want to help change this world, to help the people with no privilege, and to speak for everyone without judgment. Because until then, they are innocent until proven guilty.