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I am Shieralen Angcot Alqueza, 21 years of age, born on April 15, 2003. I was born and live in Lunas, Asturias, Cebu. I am the third daughter of Arnita and Alejandro Alqueza and I have three siblings. I am proud to be an independent girl who can stand with my decisions in life. I like music because music for me is something that comforts me, it also relieves my stress even just for a moment, for it helps escape the chaotic times of my life. I'm a woman who prefers to be quiet when somethings bothering me. I'm totally uncomfortable when I am surrounded by the people I'm not close to. I'm a moody person who easily change her mood even just because of nonsense things. And most of the time, I feel like I'm all alone and never belong to the circle of the people even if I am with them everyday. As time and personal challenges past by, quiet and darkness became a friend of mine, that gives me comfort especially when my anxiety attacks. Sunset and moon (Luna) is the most peaceful and priceless scenery for me, because for me, sunsets symbolizes beautiful endings while the moon seems like telling me, I'm not alone in the dark. I'm a type of person who prefers to fight the life battles alone because I don't want to be a burden to the people around me and most of all, I don't want to add to their problems because I believe we all have our own problems in life that we have to deal with ourselves or with someone. And above all, I'm proud to be a warrior of my dreams and goals in life even if it is one of my fears, I'm always trying my best to overcome that fear of being at the center of the people, and now I'm always telling myself that "You did well" especially every after demonstration because I know that no one will tell me how proud they are to me, but only myself. So I am used to motivate, encourage, inspire, and be proud of myself even if others are not.

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My Biggest fear right now is losing my family. My family is the most priceless and precious blessing I ever receive in my whole life. They gave me life, molded me to be a better person and most of all they let me explore world and experience the journey of life. Though there are instances where I felt that I'm

not belong to the family and they have their favorites, I am still thankful but at the same time sad because why do they let me felt that way. And this feeling makes me distance myself from them, and I'm also afraid that it will become the reason of losing them in my life. My family may not be perfect but they are the center of my life—my source of support, inspiration, love, and identity. And by that I can't afford to lose them, because they are irreplaceable part of who I am right now. Moreover, the heart of this fear is love because I love them with all my heart for they are the one of the people that keeps me going in this sometimes unfair life I have. My family is the sanctuary where I can be my truest self. For instance my parents, they are not just caregivers—they are my guiders, mentors, and cheerleaders in their own way. This life of mine is owned to them and I know they did all the sacrifices just to let me and my siblings live and have education. And from that, I always told myself that I should always do my best to make them proud and to reciprocate the sacrifices they've done for me by finishing my studies. And I always pray to God, to longer their lives because I haven't given them the life they deserve and I haven't pay them for their sacrifices. Lastly, my family especially my parents guides me to the right path and make me whole and I'm sure that losing them will break my whole life into pieces. So while they are still there, I'll always value, cherish and nurture every moments we share as a family, cause we don't really know what will happen when tomorrow comes.

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These four women beside me are ones who keeps me going despite of the challenges that I have and will be face in the future are my friends. At first, I never expected them to be one of my courage and inspiration in life because the first time I saw them, we are completely strangers with each other, but now we are sharing papers, food, ideas, things even problems, personal or not. And I'm glad that I found them in the middle of the chaos in my life, because they helped me surpass that moments in my life. These pretty girls became my motivator, advisor, and most of all they became one of my inspiration to keep going and fight for my dreams. This friendship I have with them is the kind of friendship I've wished for since I was in elementary, a friendship who always care with each other, a friendship who's willing to do crazy things even if it embarrassed them just to make me happy, and this kind of friendship who's willing to tell the truth in front of you instead of backstabbing you because they want you to realize things, and lastly this kind of friendship who's willing to accept you for who you are and never judge you for your decisions in life instead supports you and most of all this kind of friendship who never competes instead helping each other to survive. December 12, 2024 that was the night I will never forget, the night we cried with each other arms because of the certain things like truthfulness and problems that are out of our control and that night was also the night I realize that telling the truth in front of someone will make you feel free and relief from the things that makes your heart in pain. Sheena, Jerry Ann, Jade Patrice, and Resia Mae are the pretty women in my life who gave me inspiration, motivation and most of all encouragement that keeps me going and fighting for my goals and dreams in life because with them I know I can do things for they believe in me and what I can do as women and I always thank God that He gave me these four pretty women that can boast confidence and the ones I can lean on in my down moments.