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Hey there! I am Marina R. Nagayama, just turned 17 years old on June 3rd, and a student from 12-Canisius. But before I studied at Ateneo de Davao Senior High School, I attended a school named St. Peter's College of Toril since elementary. My journey in Ateneo is fun, BUT challenging. Some people are curious about my nationality since I have an unusual family name for a Filipino Citizen, which is "Nagayama". Yes, I am half Japanese and half Filipino. My father is a Japanese man, while my mom is a Filipina. But despite my dual nationality, I still have the heart of a Filipina.

Furthermore, as a person who has dualism, I also have my likes and dislikes.

Likes:

Anything green

Frogs

Dogs

Authentic foods

Travel/ explore

Collecting bags

Gaming

Anime

Dislikes:

Filipino time

Spicy foods

Raisins

Too decisive

Last-minute announcements

Neon colors

Cockroach

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After graduating from Grade 12, I plan to take a BS in Pharmacy as my pre-med course, and hopefully, after I take the 4-year medical school, I will pursue dermatology.

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From the book called "No Longer Human" written by my favorite author-Osamu Dazai.

"But happiness is being able to hope, however faintly, for happiness"

It means that the capacity to hold onto even a small glimmer of hope for a better future is, in itself, a form of happiness

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I have so many hobbies that I love to do! But to begin with, I am proud to say that my first love was dancing. I first started with ballet, later switched to Jazz and contemporary dance, and now my heart belongs to hip-hop. However, whenever I am taking a break from dancing, I often perform with my band whenever there's a program/ event in school, and I am their lead singer. Also, in my free time, I jam with my friends and bandmates. Then, whenever there's a contest/ pageant, I often try to join since the stage is like a second home for me!! And the experience might be super nerve-wrecking, but it's still worth a try. Lastly, I am now exploring the world of cosplaying. I got my inspiration from watching anime!

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When I was a baby, I didn’t do much except cry, sleep, and eat, but somehow everyone treated me like I was the president of the household. I had this magical ability to make people rush toward me just by letting out one loud wail. Honestly, I don’t remember much, but from what I’ve seen in pictures, I was basically a tiny potato with a lot of power:>

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In my early childhood, I thought running around the house endlessly was an Olympic sport. I asked “why” about literally everything, and adults never gave me answers that made sense. I also believed I could become a superhero if I wore a blanket as a cape, and trust me—I was fully committed to that role.

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When I entered preschool, life was all about coloring outside the lines and trading snacks with my classmates. I thought glue was magical and glitter was a treasure, even though both usually ended up all over my clothes. Nap time felt like the worst idea ever, because why would anyone want to sleep when there were toys waiting to be played with?

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Elementary school made me realize that life wasn’t just fun and games—there were multiplication tables too, which I tried to escape every chance I got. Recess became the highlight of my day, where I’d play games with friends or share baon like we were in some secret trading club. Homework felt like torture, but the joy of going home to watch cartoons made everything bearable.

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Now, adolescence is a whole rollercoaster ride—one minute I’m laughing, the next I’m dramatically staring at the ceiling like I’m in a teleserye. Crushes, group chats, and endless selfies suddenly became part of my daily life. I sometimes feel like an adult, but then I realize I still don’t know how to cook rice without burning the bottom of the pot.

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Life is full of uncertainties, but I wish you already found the what so called—certainty. Being astray on your path is fine, there is no called “easy journey” after all. Have fun, enjoy your life to the fullest—with limitations, of course. Sleep when you need rest, go ‘gala’ with friends if you’re bored, reflect when you make mistake, you can do what you want, just remember to not give up. Remember your quote from grade 9; “Like water, just go with the flow”, it started as a joke but the more I think about it, the more I applied that quote in my life. All I was hoping for the future Rina is that I hope you’ve got a stable job that you LOVE and you already settle in Japan. You don’t need to fit in society’s standard, cause YOU are already the standard. BE you and DO you.

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"It's crazy that this is my best friend and we've never even shared a word."

My dog Mami taught me that love can be in any form, no need for verbal exchanges-mere touches, eyes locking with each other, resting on the floor together, and looking forward to doing our daily routine together are enough for it to be called "love". Sadly, my soul dog passed away last June 1. She was only with me for 1 year, but she made that 1 year so special that my grief was replaced with gratefulness and contentment.

"I loved you for your whole life, I'll miss you for the rest of mine." :)

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WW1 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan  

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WW1 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan  

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1. Was the subject Personal Development helpful for you? How did this subject help you know yourself more?

Yes, Personal Development was very helpful because it allowed me to understand myself better—my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. Through self-reflection activities, I became more aware of how I deal with stress, relationships, and decision-making. This subject taught me to appreciate my individuality and guided me toward becoming a more confident and self-aware person.

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject?

My key takeaways from Personal Development include the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and goal setting. I learned that understanding myself is the first step toward improving my relationships with others. The subject also taught me how to maintain a healthy mindset and to continuously grow as a person despite challenges.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why?

My two favorite topics were Understanding the Self and Personal Relationships and Coping with Stress. I liked these topics because they are very relatable and practical in everyday life. They helped me learn how to manage my emotions better, communicate effectively, and maintain a balanced well-being in both personal and social aspects.