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It's not exactly an interest I think, but more of my advocacy now, and it means a lot to me, so I guess that counts as a personal project or something.

Since I got diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year, I've taken a break from school and have been focusing on owning my particular case of ADHD.

I've discovered so much about how the symptoms affect me personally and just how misunderstood it is by much of society. That wasn't enough for me though. I still had problems with myself that I never really resolved. Though I learned so much from research, consultations and support groups, I had yet to really do anything to manage my ADHD properly.

I decided to really start working on myself, tryina' implement strategies and habits that have been known to help manage symptoms of ADHD. This wasn't without a bit of help though, I guess it was my conviction and persistence, but I was able to also convince my family to let me try medicating my disorder.

It wasn't a magic bullet. It didn't solve my problems right away. What it did do though was help A LOT with symptom management. Which pretty much made it easier for me to filter out all the noise and set my mind on what was important--on what I wanted needed to do.

So with a little help, I was able to start commiting to daily habits.

Got myself into a routine. I exercise every single day of the week now, and a todolist helps me plan each day as they come. At the end of the day, the same todolist shows me that "I did something today" instead of feeling like I was a spectator in my own day as it all whooshed by.

I can't wait to see how things turn out for me in the future.

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One thing that has immensely helped me for the past few months is the exercise of mindfulness, particularly yoga and meditation. Being in touch with my body has allowed me to understand myself better, consequently letting me love myself all the more. It has helped me gain confidence and significantly influenced the way I view my day to day life. :)

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Hi, I'm Tracy and recently, I've been really enjoying taking care of my dog and cat. They are new additions to our family and because of them I've been forced to wake up at 6am in the morning to feed them and play with them outside. This brightens my morning and has helped me start a daily routine. It also gives me something to look forward to. :)

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Hi everyone! It's AB <3 Even before the pandemic, organizing events for my loved ones has always been a part of my passions in life. It may be because I love going to parties myself that I want to create the same and share the experience with other people. With that being said, I give my all everytime there is a birthday coming up in my family and go a thousand miles to make visions come to life. Because of the pandemic, we were all restricted to have such social gatherings. This broke my heart because I have always been out in the wild - socializing with everyone and attending mass gatherings. Thank God Zoom was brought to life! HAHA this allowed me to still continue doing what I love for the people that matter to me. Every month, my cousins and I would team up to host a zoom party for the birthday celebrators of each month. We also did this during Christmas, New Year and other important dates in our family! Despite this being an additional workload, it always feels worth it in the end because of the laughters of my family in the end.

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My name is Kates. Online classes have been really challenging and it’s really weird how I barely have time to do anything else aside from academics haha :(( Tbh, I’m trying to speed through all the LSOGC modules before the start of Q4. But anyway, during my spare time, I love to watch Kdrama, pair different outfits or ropeflow as my form of exercise! Hope everyone is doing okay. Yakap at kapit <3

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It's been more than a year since I ventured into the world of bullet journaling and I really think that I've found the thing that works for me. This system allows me to explore my creativity and therapeutically express my worries away. At the same time it's an personalized organizational system that is functional and is a life-saver in terms of planning, scheduling and calendaring tasks, events and even personal occasions. :)

Here's a snap of my most recent BuJo Monthly Setup :)

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Hello I'm Migo and I really like making scale models of giant robot I've seen in some shows and movies

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I recently got into making handmade paper and I enjoy being able to craft something that I and others admire. :) It makes me feel happy to be recycling unusable sheets of paper into new ones <3

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I really like to work alone especially in silence. I grew up in a place where noise is always a thing so my most productive time is where everybody else is asleep.

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Others find this a chore but I like folding the laundry and mending ripped clothes. It's quite relaxing to do tasks that do not need much thinking nor the use of technology to get things done. And after the job, the empty basket and filled cabinets acts as an immediate recognition of my efforts.

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Kahit minsan nakaka-stress kapag naglalag or nagcacrash yung editing app, I find peace kapag nakikita kong gumagalaw yung mga pira-pirasong video in a way na parang may gumalaw din sa buhay ko. It makes me feel alive (well mostly rage jk), kaya I started na rin vlogging :D
- Erika

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Hello! I'm Alexene and what I really love to do is working out. I'm quite passionate about fitness and it's really my stress reliever everyday.

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Hey, my name is Pia and as a way to cope with my mixed feelings about the online studying setup (it can be manageable but I miss being with people), I would have the time to improve my design skills. Here is one example of what I did last year, the first year of the pandemic (a print of rose petals, if you will):

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Hi! I'm Nicole and the pandemic has been stressful for me and my family. Some of my coping mechanisms are studying and playing sims.

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Hi everyone! I am Angel but you can also call me Berry!! ahehehe  as a person who loved going out, the first few months of quarantine had an emotional toll on me but luckily I was eventually able to sort them out (not completely yet though, but i get to manage better) through having a great supporting system and writing them down!!

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Hello! My name is Xavi and something that's been keeping me afloat lately is playing videogames with friends. I was hesitant to start playing last semester given that it can eat up time but now, I'm more than happy to be bonding with my HS friends again, almost everyday in fact!

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I have always loved stories ever since I was a kid. I have always been of awe of how words on paper can transport you to another world and be with other people even if they are either fictional or real people you can share these stories with. These two interests of mine have definitely made quarantine much more bearable. I am always interested to exploring different genres and listening to other people talk about their favorite books which I can add to my reading list!
- Shandra

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Hi! I’m Gillianne but you can call me Gill or Gigi. I’ve always leaned towards the arts growing up! I have been doing ballet since I was 5 years old and over the years, I’ve found myself to enjoy painting, drawing, sketching and most especially, sculpting. I also really love watching plays and recitals, sometimes taking part in performing arts and most of all doing set design and makeup. I also spend a lot of my time going to concerts and music festivals, my favorite artist is Jaden Smith (I love him!)

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Hellooo! My name is Eisenhower (but I also go by John because it is 3 syllable shorter)! I feel that my hobbies are sort of diversified, but if I had to narrow it down, I'd have to pick making music as my main hobby! In the middle of the pandemic, playing guitar has often been my outlet for stress because it lets me forget about the pressure for a while and recover. Although I don't update my instagram much because of academics, here's my handle if you want to have a listen :) @therealnotanut
Nice meeting you all!

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Hi! I am Riza! I love drinking coffee and I am a huge fan of BTS. My main characteristics in both my personal and professional lives are being organized and goal-oriented. No matter what I do, I set things up in an organized manner and I have everything on track. This also allowed me to balance my academics, personal life, and internship all at once. I have had 4 internships since May of last year in which I really learned the importance of taking care of one's wellbeing. Now, I prioritize my wellbeing using my organizational strength; for instance, I calendar even my me-times along with my classes and internship hours.
- Riza Quevada

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Hello! I'm Alfred! During my 2nd year of college I was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to take a leave to undergo treatment. Truth be told, this was something that made me step back and look at life in a new way, allowing myself to appreciate it more. It wasn't an easy experience, but this gave me time off  to rewind and focus on myself which gave way to me pursuing new hobbies that I never would have imagined trying such as cooking and programming.

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Hello! I'm Gelo, and I love to do street photography! Going out and taking pictures has been a stress reliever for me since I feel like expressing myself by telling stories through the lens of my camera. Unfortunately, since we are currently in a pandemic, I haven't been able to go outside and take photos, which was difficult for me. However, I have decided to start on a little passion project of mine which is to create a photobook with my best photos. :) Here is my instagram if you guys would like to take a look! @angelourag on Instagram.

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Hi! I'm Gabbie and these are the cousins I mentioned in the discussion board hehe

I love hanging out with them, teaching them new things, and just plain having fun :3

I realize I'm pretty good with kids, and I kinda like teaching.
Moments like these make me feel alive.

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Hi everyone! I'm Romulus. I've been using watercolor and making bullet journal spreads as my coping mechanism these past few months. I find that I don't have to verbally express anything I feel when I'm doing these activities. It's like I'm just reminiscing and reflecting about my life while I try to creatively express my emotions

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Hi I'm Romulus! I've been helping myself cope through watercolor painting and bullet journal spreads lately. Every time I express myself through these, I find myself reflecting and going back to my childhood experiences. I don't even have to write or talk about it, I just reminisce and it makes me feel better already.

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Hi I'm Erin and this is my dog, Daisy :)

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Hi! I'm Jan! Like most of you, I decided to focus on myself this year by introducing good habits in my lifestyle. I also engaged in collecting books, especially the old and collectible ones. I love the idea of how they sit beautifully on my bookshelf. <3 <3

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Hi, everyone! I'm CL, it's nice to meet you all! <3 Like what Thea mentioned, I'd also like to work on caring for myself more this year, specifically with better managing my time through making better choices/forming better habits. Aside from this, I'd love to use self care to tap in to my childlikeness again! I'd like to allow more curiosity, wonder, and tenderness (and lots of great books, which I practically consumed at breakneck speed as a child) in my life. :D

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Hi, I'm Thea! 2021 for me would be my #SelfCare year full of positivity and opportunities. I am trying to "fix" my life by having a routine and creating good habits. I really love waking up early (I'm trying hehe) because watching the sunrise provides me a good mood. Also, I really appreciate the silence the morning has to offer as well as the sound of birds chirping.

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Hello, I'm Noelle! Since the pandemic started, I tried filling my days with tasks I have never done or couldn't do because of time constraints. I tried making various types of banana bread, making chili oil (that unfortunately failed), cutting my siblings hair, and cooking. Lately, I enjoy listening to various genres of music (indie pop, a bit of alternative rock, a dash of hiphop, and OPM) from different artists. I have also began caring for my body to help my stress and alleviate my body pains.

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Hello, I'm Celeste! One of my many interests has always been reading because it gave me the chance to explore and learn new things. Admittedly, it had become less of a hobby as I got older; probably owing to my newfound freedom which allowed me to experience some things myself as well as responsibilities that demanded more of me cutting into leisure activities. But because of this pandemic, I find that I'm being drawn back to books again as an escape.
Apart from the required reading for my course/ studies, I gravitate towards fiction often to "meet" new people or "experience" new things, and to continue in my journey of life-long learning.

Image: Into the Wild (2007)

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Hello! I’m Nia from 1 BS HSc, and I got into baking again during the quarantine.

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Hi, I'm Jaja! Ever since the quarantine started, I decided to focus on myself more by doing new things I haven't done and finding new hobbies that make me happy.

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Hi, I'm Migs! In the beginning of quarantine, I was able to go home to the province and ended up sleeping and eating for the most part and gained a significant amount of weight. Unfortunately for me, my family has a long history of kidney issues and diabetes so I realized in the middle of last year that it was time to utilize this time at home to try and develop healthier habits to maximize the quality of my life :)

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Hi, I'm Chloe! Since the quarantine began, I started baking various pastries such as cookies, cakes, brownies, and bread. With the pandemic's negative impacts, I am grateful for I can spend more time with my 13 years old Shih Tzu in the province.

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Hi, it's Yza! I guess you could consider me a T-shirt type of girl up until quarantine when I decided to try new types of clothing that boosted my confidence. I also started a new exercise routine (i was very sedentary) and started drinking more water (I now have a huge water bottle beside me).

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Hey, it's Richie :>
The thing I'm most excited to share about is the fact that I'm drawing again! I experienced a year's worth of burn out after opening my slots for commissions. Though it did help me financially, being commissioned took away (in my opinion) quite a bit of the passion I had for drawing.

I lost the motivation to draw for months, I was scared that I wouldn't be able to live up to my expectations if I started drawing again. So I just kept pushing it back and back and back until it was a whole year later-- and I still hadn't drawn anything.

But now I'm slowly trying to ease myself back into it, trying to find a good balance between academics, play, and work.

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Hello! Ever since the start of lockdown, I started using fountain pens and it motivated me to improve on my handwriting. Because of this, I started journaling too. This newfound hobby helped me a lot in bringing me comfort during quarantine.

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Hello, I'm Rocio! Since the quarantine started, I've gone through multiple hair transformations. It feels both fun to experiment on different looks (both length and color!) and empowering to do them at home by myself. With every haircut I get, I feel like I'm letting go of an old self and physically embracing a new one.

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Hello! I'm Joanna. I have been more into yoga and meditation recently. I find it very grounding and calming. I feel like despite the world moving so fast, I can still be able to slow down and be mindful of the smallest things and thoughts.

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I'm Nads! I'm currently residing in the province. Going to the beach and brewing myself a cup of coffee is the easiest therapy I can think of for myself. During weekends, I manage our newly opened beachside cafe. It's really tough work and it's very tiring, but it made me realize that the resto biz is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

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Starting a family business during the Christmas season

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Starting a family business during the Christmas season

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It's interesting that one of the examples in this section resonated with how my family and I coped with the pandemic. My dad actually lost his job due to him being a part of the hotel & tourism industry, one of the most affected sectors by the pandemic. Ever since then, my family and I had to think of possible options on how to earn income. One particular solution was starting a family business called Nanay Julita's Kakanin sa Tahanan where we sold biko de cacao, biko de ube, and biko de café. During the Christmas season, it was very popular for people here in Olongapo City.

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Hi Im Ytan! I really like listening to music as it helps me relax :)