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Using TikTok, Instagram, and Messenger positively influences my lifestyle, aspirations, attitudes, and behavior. These platforms inspire me to be more creative and confident in expressing myself, helping me discover new ideas and hobbies. They also motivate me to set goals by exposing me to inspiring stories and content from people I admire. My interactions on these apps encourage a positive attitude by allowing me to connect with supportive friends and communities. Since I use them mindfully and balance them with offline activities, they contribute to my well-being, making their impact healthy and beneficial.

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I like these media because it serves as an outlet for me to express myself, and a medium wherein people can get to know me better. These platforms serve as creative outlets where I can share my thoughts, ideas, and personality. Through TikTok and Instagram, I can showcase my interests and connect with my friends. While Messenger provides a more personal way to communicate and build deeper relationships. Overall, these media help people get to know me better and allow me to stay connected with others.

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Fun Fact: I barely use Facebook but I aggresively consume media platforms like Messenger; for groupworks and communication with my family and friends, Instagram; to dump my pictures, and Tiktok; my stress reliever.

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I'm a youth volunteer. I've been in RCY for 3 years already.

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I also love watching basketball games⛹🏻‍♂️

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I love going out and partying. (I don't drink though and I always ask permission from my parents!)

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This is my ride or die. Couldn't imagine doing life without him.

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I actually have a shelf at home that's full of books. To add, I also purchased a lot of those books with my savings which is I'm very proud of. But, due to the lack of time, I haven't been able to read a lot lately. Nonetheless, I'm using my time wisely in order to indulge into the world of fiction again.

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This is Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan!

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I love reading. May it be a hard or soft copy. May it be a poem or an alternative universe. I love love love reading.

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I also love making tiktok videos. The tiktok videos that I post are mostly me lipsyncing, showing off my outfit, or dancing! I started using the platform during the pandemic and made relatable contents that made me a little famous for a while. 

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Starting off, I am a person who always explores. I love discovering things, especially new aspect of myself. I have a lot of hobbies and surprisingly a lot of hidden sides too!

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⏩ FAST FORWARD to Senior High, life here has been not only mentally draining, but also physically. However, I've been learning to savor every moment and take every opportunity that I get and make the most of it.

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In my mind, I'm still in Junior High, having the best time of my life.

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Pasaway moment (sorry sir Casti we love you🤐)

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10th grade was such a bittersweet experience. Wdym I was to graduate already? There, I met someone who holds a special place in my heart. Grade 10 was super fun and I would always miss my classmates. We were a family. After almost 10 months of being together, we all graduated with flying colors! We literally were together through our ups and downs and I'm just glad they were the people I went through those with. I miss you everyone!

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Finally! Quarantine has now been lifted and I was able to experience Junior High School. Face-to-face classes mid year of 9th grade. In Junior High School, I was the president of our class and my club, Red Cross Youth. There, I was able to further foster my leadership skills which resulted to the leader I am today. I explored a lot. I went out a lot. I committed a lot of mistakes. But I was able to reflect from it and I became a better person.

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As I said, I am someone who is very competitive. When I was in elementary, I was always active in math competitions and I even got to compete under the name of our city. I always got an overall average of 95 and above. With that, I was the valedictorian of our batch. However, when the pandemic hit, a lot had changed. Classes were online which hindered me in meeting my classmates. But I was able to make a lot of friends and even best friends! I also changed. I was no longer someone who was very uptight but someone who was always laughing and smiling.

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I love them so much. Even though I am not a very vocal person when it comes to them, they never fail to make me feel loved. I love how they love everyone that I love, especially my best friends. Everything that I do, I do it for them and for the Lord. I am forever blessed to have them as my family. I love you guys so much🫂

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Lastly, the bond I have with my sister is something that is very subtle. We love video games and spending our dad and mom's money. It's very subtle but it's also very meaningful. I've always tried my best to be the best "ate" there is. With her, I get to unleash that side of me. Although we're both hot-headed people, we would just click. We have a chill relationship.

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The bond I have with my brother is the typical "love-hate" relationship you could find. Despite that, when one of us is down, we would always drop anything just to be there for each other. Although we don't agree on a lot of things, we never fail to make each other laugh. Just recently he drove just to pick me up because it was already night and that alone speaks a lot of what kind of person he is. He is a gentleman. Like my dad, he's someone who's very loving and he is never afraid to show it.

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With my mom, we bond over "chika" and shopping. We actually collect labubus. I know. We are totally crazy about them and we actually want to dress them up. Ever since I was a child, I've always been closer to my mom. She brings me to her workplace and there, I've always got to mingle with her workmates resulting into me maturing early and loving mature people. I love the fact that she always supports me and I can literally tell anything to her, including my "boy problems". She's totally the best and I love her with all my heart. Words will never be enough to express the love I have for her.

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I've got different ways of bonding with my family. For instance, with my dad, we bond over politics, cars, and music. Even though almost everyone is afraid of him, he's the most loving person you'll ever meet. Behind his shell, he's someone who loves giving and receiving love. Growing up, I never liked the compliment "You look like your dad" simply because I wanted to look like my mom. But now, I love it when people say that I do look like him because it reminds me of his gentle and warm love.

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This is my family! We are all in all 5 in the family.

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Throughout my childhood, I was regarded as someone who was curious with everything. I loved eating, especially chocolate ice cream! Until now I still do💗. However, I struggled in making friends as I was someone who was competitive thus people always saw me as a person who was really uptight and strict. But now, I've made so many friends and I bond with them in unique ways. I am forever grateful for the people who chose to be by my side.

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Elyza Lepardo, 16, Phillippines 🇵🇭! Hi! you can call me 'Lai' for short. I was born in Davao but was raised in Mati where you can always see the sun setting in the sea. I've been staying in Davao ever since I was in 9th grade and living here was nothing short of fun and exciting despite being homesick. I went to Ateneo de Davao Junior High School, and there, I graduated with flying colors!

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As I approached Senior High School, I've discovered different aspects of me. DYK? For the start of the school year, I always woke up at 5am so I can curl my hair and put on makeup. I know. I'm so kikay!!! But lately, I've been prioritizing my sleep and preserving my energy... Nonetheless, I'm pretty pa rin naman...🤪🎀

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Hi! I'm Elyza Maritz M. Lepardo and welcome to my gallery 🖼️

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I recently joined a school competition called "Indaktenista" and our cluster won!

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I love playing string instruments like the guitar and ukulele. Along with that, I have a hobby of making song covers. 🎶

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Fun fact about me is I like getting my pictures taken but I don't have someone who'll take pictures of me. 😅

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I am someone who loves chasing the sunset🌅