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— “Sail through the world with your voice as your greatest weapon.”

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As someone who grew up with artistic skills, I never imagined I was also going to be able to handle having poetry skills as well. I always saw myself unable to take on poetry again, as many people in real life and online have much more ability and creativity than me.

But when I realized that I wanted to extend more of my skills for my own personal projects, I realized to take a shot at poetry again this 11th Grade—and I did! I managed to get back to poetry with a newfound wisdom and style of writing. I feel amazed at myself for going this far after everything, even if this is such a small thing.

Fun Fact: October 2024 has the most poems (and a story) with a total of 21 poems and 1 short story!

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I am an aspiring artist and writer! I have two personal projects being an original story and an alternate universe story based off my favorite anime:

• One Piece: Starlight, based off my favorite anime, One Piece,

• and Galaxus of Astraliys, my original story that I’m planning to flesh out step by step!

I love so many things: art, literature, poetry, astronomy, stars, rainy days, coffee shops, books, nature landscapes, anime, the sea, music, and many more! My favorite aesthetics (as of current) are stars and juminocore! And I also have small habits of making poetry everywhere, so if you see me making poetry during classes, rest assured that I am listening closely! My hobbies conclude of reading, listening to music, sketching, and world-building!

I am known by my friends for my energetic and hyper attitude, but also for my shyness and artistic creativity! Some may so I act weird, but I (somehow) accept it as a part of myself! I am very much friendly and kind as many of my friends tell me!

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P.S. Sketch is my name online, as I don’t want people knowing my real name!

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I also write poetry here! This has been a very huge thing for me as I really love making poetry aside from just writing and all. As much as I love drawing, literature and poetry hold a deep place in my heart as it also sparks my creativity to write more and more! This notebook has my first set of poems since my reigniting love for it!

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— “Art is person. If I lose it, I’m losing a part of the person I am.”

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Growing up, I had a skill in creating art, and my entire family was the first backbone to fully becoming an artist. Being an artist took me growth and many experiences before I started to realize that overtime, as my art style changes, so did my view on art. I possibly got this skill from my father, and honestly, ever since 2020, my whole perspective changed.

It’s been 9 years since I started to create art! And it’s actually almost a decade, meaning when I become Grade 12, I’ll be an artist of 10 years; a decade! Looking at now, I’m fully glad that I took on art, as it made me who I am.

And now, I get to share with you some of my best artworks (so far)!

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Eyup, that’s me! Oh! Did I mention I’m a daughter as well? Yes, indeed I am truly! In fact, I am the eldest amongst my siblings! The one in the blue shirt is my brother, Marcus; funny, logical, and an absolutely amazing younger brother as we have almost half of the same interests! My younger sister, Binah, is in the white shirt; hyper, smart, and a future graduate in the making as by 2025, she’ll be graduating 6th Grade! She’s an amazing younger and my little supporter!

My dad is in the green shirt! He’s funny, a genius at math, and the spark that awakened my creativity! From similar music tastes to a familiar love for art, I see myself sometimes as just.. him. That I am just like him in so many ways, and maybe that’s a good thing! My mother is in the purple shirt, showing her amazing smile; brave, joyful, and absolutely amazing! Despite everything, she’s still with me, supporting my studies and who I am to be as a future Physical Therapist (or who knows, I might become something else)!

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And as someone who loves music, I love a variety of genres, so I’m never picky about it as long as it gets me grooving! But who are my current favorite music artists?

My current favorite artists in music are Ado, The Crane Wives, Imogen Heap, Miki Matsubara, IV of Spades, and Yaelokre! Here are my favorite songs from each artist:

• Ado — Backlight

• The Crane Wives — The Moon Will Sing

• Imogen Heap — Headlock

• Miki Matsubara — Stay With Me

• Yaelokre — Neath the grove is a heart

• IV of Spades — Mundo

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— “May the stars guide you on your destiny, chosen dreamer.”

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Fares and Hellos to all those who have stepped forth ‘pon the coven of the Stardreamer! My name is Shiloh; Shiloh Maria D. Dalisay, at your pleasant service! I am a writer and artist, driven by beyond dreams to venture for what can be deemed, maybe, impossible.

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And my favorite animes are One Piece and the Beyblade Burst anime franchise, of course! My favorite characters from these animes have made me gain some of their personalities into my own! One of these characters is Vinsmoke Sanji from One Piece, to which I gained his politeness, kindness, and skills in cooking!

Both animes hold a deep love in my heart as I practically grew up watching the animes and loving it as a whole! It’s amazing!

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Yup, that’s me! That’s what I look like!

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Well, it is sadly due to the fact I rarely take pictures of myself! Though I do love pictures of myself, I am someone who rather cherishes a memory in my head rather than on a media! Though… I suppose that is kind of a lonely thing. So if you see there are rarely any pictures of me, forgive me!

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— As someone who has not exactly been quite honest with myself, I found it a bit rather confusing on how to settle who me is. Hmmm, “me”—quite a confusing word. Perhaps maybe, because I am not me? Or no, maybe perhaps, it is because I am more than just what me is?

I deem oneself a mosaic. You know, those artworks with the pretty glass? That’s how I see myself, and I feel no shame in such. Beauty is everything, even in the littlest things.

And so, I stand at my own version of ‘peak’. One where I slowly realize that I am much more than I think of myself to be… and for me, I think that’s an amazing thing.

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— an artwork based off my favorite anime, One Piece!

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— my Facebook profile! It needed a change, and I figured maybe drawing myself again would do the trick!

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— a drawing based off on one of my favorite filler episodes in One Piece! It even includes my favorite character, Sanji!

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— capture the moment and never let it astray.

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As someone who just got into photography, I find myself amazed by how in the lens of a camera, the world is so vibrant and amazing! To see pictures as I see them is a most wonderful thing, and it has helped me in being able to discover my love for admiring the life around me.

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— a picture of my home during a rainy day, and it was New Year’s too!

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— a picture I took in a resort in Buda! It’s amazingly pretty, and I felt like I was wondering towards a soft hummed dream.

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— a photo I took one random night! As someone who loves stars, this happens to be one of my favorite pictures!

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— an edited photo like the other photos! I captured this picture one afternoon, lying on the grass. The sky was amazing that day, so I kept it within my heart… my gallery included!

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Taken in a flight, I managed to capture the wonderful city of Hong Kong below me! It was truly amazing, how another country looked so different from ours, making me curious and filled with wonder!

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— practicing side view with varying characters as a warmup!

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I like these media because it resonates within me not only as someone aspiring to grow more, but it also connects with how I want to grow. From my music to the taste I have in many animes and music artists, I find myself resonating with these artists and media, finding myself in a place I’d call close to home.

This is also because the media I like has many factors that entertain and intrigue me, such as its visual presentation and key stories as to how it makes it stand alone uniquely. For example, one of my favorite music artists, Yaelokre, has amazingly written songs deeply embedded with the stories of their characters and present it in a way that is youthful and whimsical alongside their amazing artwork. Visual representation is what really hooks me into something, and it is also as to how the environment of the media affects the main media itself.

Another key factor is not necessarily its popularity, but it’s relation to what I see in the real world. My favorite anime, One Piece, has many moral lessons and philosophies that can reflect the real world, hinting of it’s bold and truthful approach to real-world issues behind the ‘Pirate’ theme. One Piece has amazingly showcased real world issues, from racism towards government corruption, and even war and slavery, the mangaka, Eichiro Oda, also shows how these world problems affect their environment, reflecting perfectly how it happens in the real world. One Piece, despite its genre, is one of the most political animes I have ever seen, and I will always be floored by such.

Through the media I like, I am able to identify that the media’s content and representation is what helps me hook into that media and love its creation. Without media, the many will be left with boredom, and creativity cannot spark. Media helps in creativity and critical thinking, as well as cooperation, collaboration, and of course, it’s ability to educate people with newfound knowledge and skills that are needed in the 21st Century.

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— my first love poem dedicated to no one! this is my try at making love poems since I usually write darker poems!

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O, where the winds blow

let it carry my letters of fresh springs,

hoping that they reach your name,

to you, who the universe sing and dance for.

Your eyes are kaleidoscopes,

reflecting echoes through crystal ocean windows,

the winds whistle seas,

scenting reflections of your loved, ocean-view soul.

Winds bring me your spokens

and all those conversations

rest assured, I have read them all,

for your roses are what i dearly hold.

Paint be raw and made

that every canvas have your colors,

I know so, yes, for I’ve treasured it all,

that your paintings have brought color to my monochrome world;

my monochrome soul.

I bring you the zephyr;

the love of the winds,

for the wish that you may feel it,

the affections of when winds touch and fit.

Forests sing your songs

like your voice was the most harmonic,

a rhythm that makes me real,

makes me have a reason to live, unashamed of who I truly am.

Not a thing can erase you

from the coven of my heart,

as not even death’s kiss can take away the warmth that made you love art.

Should the world reset

I’s beg to please remember,

as my heart cannot bear another cemetery,

one of which, except this tome,

it would dedicate to your dementia;

missing, lost memoria.

Have you known me?

yes, perhaps, for I am wind

oh, to see you covered in flowers; in beauty,

and let the skies sway and flow,

and make you a beauty against the wind.

Love me like a sailor,

and put me at ease,

for you, I would offer all my love for you,

my darling, my star,

my forever loving breeze.

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— my poem dedicated to whom I consider one of the best written MC’s (Main Character) of all time, Monkey D. Luffy

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It continued to pass down,

not one things ever regretted,

a straw hat passed down,

to the people who will be legend.

There comes a dreamer,

a boy who wishes to be king,

his journey filled with everything,

from adventures to legacies.

Everyone knows him far and wide,

from the seas to the skies,

his name is Monkey D. Luffy,

the future King of the Pirated bound by straw,

legendary,

truly.

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That’s all there is on the table, folks!

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That’s all there is on the table, folks!

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Now that I am finished, I have come to bid my thanks to you, my wonderful audience! Adieu, and thank you!

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How are these media influencing or affecting me?

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These medias I love influence me to spread and expand my artistic creativity, wanting to reach limits I know can break if I try and try until I break through. As growing up with these medias did make me different from my other classmates, these medias have influenced my lifestyle, behavior, morale, and even my philosophies.

Although so, I do need to practice on how to lessen my screen time, as it may affect my eyes even further. As someone wearing glasses, eye healthcare is a prioritized aspect of my health being, and with this, I should start practicing how to manage my screen time properly.

That being said, these same medias have changed me as a whole. Not as a person, but as an aspiring creative person wanting to reach bigger dreams.

The music I listen to are composed of artists whose songs have touched and inspired me, whether it’s through the whimsical world of Meadowlark by Yaelokre, or the feeling of the 80s in Japan by Miki Matsubara, I feel enlightened and inspired whenever I listen to them. The music they play are often the reason why I can focus greatly on my work, enabling me to do my best in everything with their music.

As for my anime's, some of them completely changed me. Beyblade Burst, an anime franchise I grew up watching, ended up being the cornerstone of my art and the first anime I’ve ever made fanart for. The concept of deep friendship and bonds touched my heart, with the philosophy of friendship, knowing that it is the bond that carries you on. My favorite character, Valt Aoi, who happens to be the first Main Character of the franchise, goes from being just a Blader to being a model and mentor to the future Blader MC’s, and his growth is what touched my heart. As we grow, we simply become an inspiring guide for the younger generation, and it is our influence that powers them.

One Piece, although I’m not yet too far in the anime, has drastically changed how I see the world. With the anime tackling world problems, I was amazed at how realistic and raw these experiences are, as many others also have experienced the very same thing all around the world. The world-building of One Piece has brought me to pure awe, as it was it’s world-building that got me to continue making stories in the first place! It’s vast morales and philosophies from teamwork to learning how to handle grief, it feels so raw and fleshed out for each and every character. And it soon ended up with me becoming like some of those characters, mimicking their morals and values so that people can see just how life is still worth it in this cruel world.

With that, these media have affected me so greatly, it has become a part of my soul; inspired, creative, and growing to become the best. But not for myself of course, but for everyone in this planet. If no one can make the first step, then I will.

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Me and my friends during our Graduation!

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These friends of mine made my Grade 10 feel much more comfortable and safer, as not only did I feel welcome, but I also felt a sense of home and familiarity within them!

The guy beside me is named Marcus, my boy best friend! He’s been with me since 6th Grade, and now it’s been 5 whole grade levels with him as my friend! He’s logical and all, but he has a big heart and is emotional deep inside, which is what I appreciate about his character. He’s also just like me in a sense!

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— We’ve been friends for a LONGGGG time!

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My first ever BFF, Faye! She’s been with me since 3rd Grade, and it will soon be a decade! She is the reason why I started to draw and make stuff so much, as she has inspired me that art and creativity can help me get far—and it did! I found my art-style and my people, but none of that will ever diminish my friendship with her! I greatly treasure her, and we stick together once we two are around each other! It’s all thanks to them I got this far!

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Meet my second BFF, Mika!

Although we met at 9th Grade, our friendship truly started during 10th Grade as Mika and I met and bonded together as club-mates in the AACC, known as the Ateneo Anime and Comics Club! Our friendship started over drawings and of course, One Piece, since she is the person who got me into the anime in the first place!

Our friendship is deep just like my friendship with Faye: dreaming big, artistic abilities, and a whole lot of ‘yapping’! Mika is super sweet, and I will never ever regret being friends with her just like how I won’t ever forget the day I talked to Faye in 3rd Grade.