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Hi!

Volleyball is like a therapeutic habit for me. It relaxes me whenever I step inside the court, showing everyone what I can bring to the table.

I started playing the sport when I was in my 3rd grade in elementary. It was just more of a game I pay trying to let time pass by.

As the saying goes, "Love what you are doing and it will love you back" hits me hard everytime I play the sport.

As a result as my love for the sport, I got recruited to play for a prestigious university in Cebu City. I was part of the USPF Baby Panthers Boys Category Volleyball.

I played numerous leagues--so many I forgot to count. During my athlete days, bagged many medals to give name for my university.

As I grow up, I'm slowly believing that one day you won't be an athlete anymore. It's sad to see that your and your teammates are slowly drifting interest in playing the sport.

Drama? so much of it. What's important are the life-long lessons you can learn--the journey that you went through with your close friends in hitting the ball to earn a point with a smile on your faces.

#volleyball

#IamproudAthlete

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Hi!

Last time I told you I like editing. Unlocking my open book means that I am allowing people to see me transparently--and that includes my skills and personality.

This photo is one of the logos I made for a local client. He runs a milktea station and he wanted me to create an inviting logo for his business.

Everytime I see my old crafts, I feel like looking at my younger self. Why? because it takes me back to a time when all i have was my confindence and dreams.

Today, I cannot say I am a master of my craft--but rather a student of my past and future self.

#Logoediting

#Innerself

#Goals

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Hey it's me, Matt.

I am a volleyball enthusiast. The world of the mystery of the English Language is my favorite. I am currently taking up Bachelor of Arts in English Language Major in English Language Studies as Discipline. I used to work as a Technical Support and a Sales Associate. I love editing different kinds of posters in Canva--In fact I want to pursue Graphics Designing courses. A lot of interesting things will be uploaded here on my website. To tune more, support me and let us dive in an adventure of once in a lifetime with me. This is, Unlocking my Open Book.

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One of the biggest challenges someone can really melt down from is losing a loved one.

October 23, 2021 is the date that I lost my mom. It's a tragic event time cannot even mend. I was slowly deconstructing my entire self trying to cope with what happened.

She means the world to me--as the song goes "If I had seven minutes in heaven, I would spend it with you".

As time passed by, I clung to the qoute that "Everything happens for a reason". I guess it does not sit immediately but as rivers flows--everything falls into places in time.

The hardest part about loosing a love one is the reality that it feels like they still exist but cannot see them again.

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some fun facts about myself that others may not know

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I am extremely a straight-forward person. I talk all about facts but one thing other people do not know that they might find funny is that I believe, that somewhere out there is a place beyond human comprehension. Law-defying facts about the existence of time and space.

Who knows? Right? Something/someone could be waiting out there.

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Where did all of this started? Where did I grew up?

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Where did all of this started? Where did I grew up?

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Okay... you guys might be wondering where I grew up. Right?

Well here's the tea.

I grew up in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Cebu City. That's right. I grew up far away from where I am right now (Tuburan).

A couple of things happened that's why due to those "couple of things" I decided to land in my father's hometown(Asturias) and found out that a University is located at a close by municipality.

To cut the long story short. Here I am.

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Principle /ˈprinsəpəl/

A principle, by definition, is a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or action, or a chain of reasoning.

Morality, truth, wisdom, and responsibility are the basic components of how principle is adhered into one’s life. A principle is the rudimentary basis of a person's treatment of another person in a personal concept.

Oftentimes, principle is also used as the fundamental reasoning basis that backs up a person’s attitude, behavior, and character. This may provide a more comprehensive understanding of how this philosophy shapes a person.

Sometimes, our principles are questioned because our actions do not correlate with the people’s expected and assumed actions of ours.

As a result, there were relentless disagreements owing to a mismatch of expectations and realities. What people want you to do but you don't tend to become a persistent basis for how you compromise your principles.

People should start to delineate values and principles. According to Stephen R. Covey, principles are norms or laws that are unchanging, enduring, and universal in nature. On the other hand, values are personal and subjective, and they might shift over time.

When confronted with contradictory situations or circumstances, principles can assist in establishing one's values and goals and allowing a person to choose between them. You can develop a personal value system based on principles to help you avoid falling victim to their inevitable consequences.

Never question a life principle if you lack basic understanding and analysis of the general intent of a certain action.

A principle is worth proving, but it shouldn’t be worth sidelining. A principle is worth challenging, but it shouldn’t be worth negatively provoking. We were given ample opportunity to solidify our principles in life, so strengthen it.

In the aforesaid was my piece for a Philosophy Writing back in my Senior HighSchool.

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Educational Institutions that I have been with...

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Educational Institutions that I have been with...

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𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡.

Primary Education: Lyceum of Cebu was my school from grades 1 to 6. It's a small school located at Capitol Hills, Cebu City.

Junior High School: Abellana National School was my school for JHS and I did not regret going there because Abellana will really hone you--to be prepared concurrently for your future academic endeavours.

Senior High School: University of Southern Philippines Foundation was my academic institution for my SHS journey. Located at Salinas, Drive, Cebu City.

And currently I am enrolled here in CTU Tuburan.

That's all! See you on my next blog! :)

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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑚 𝐼 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑢𝑝 𝑡o.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐳. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐌. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐓.

Alyssa Valdez, just like me--never dreamt of becoming an athlete super star. She started playing the sport just for fun until the magic happened.

She climbed up opportunities-by-opportunities. She played for UST in her highschool and ADMU for college.

She had many ups and downs but one thing I liked about her is that she is keeping her foot on the ground and looks up high.

I have been idolizing her since I was in grade school up until now that I am in college.

If only she can read this. I would be extremely amused.

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𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐈 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆-𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫.

𝐿𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑜, 𝐼 𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒.

𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙.

𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛, 𝐼 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠.

𝐴𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑦, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒'𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑔.

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𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲.

The pursuit of knowledge, encapsulated in the relentless endeavor to study hard, serves as the compass guiding us towards our goals. Education is not merely a means to an end; it is the cornerstone upon which we construct the edifice of our aspirations.

When we commit ourselves to diligent study, we cultivate not only academic prowess but also the resilience and tenacity required to navigate the labyrinth of life. Each page turned, every equation solved, becomes a brick in the foundation of our dreams. The pursuit of excellence, fueled by rigorous study, propels us beyond our perceived limitations, unlocking the doors to possibilities we might never have imagined.

Consider, for a moment, the vibrant tapestry of human achievement that unfolds in the heart of New York City's Times Square. It stands as a testament to the heights we can reach when fueled by knowledge and ambition. The dazzling lights of Times Square illuminate not only the physical space but also the boundless potential within each of us.

Studying hard isn't merely about securing a job or earning a degree; it's about equipping ourselves with the tools to contribute meaningfully to the world. As we immerse ourselves in the pursuit of knowledge, we become architects of our destinies, carving pathways towards our goals.

Now, why New York's Times Square? It's not just a geographic location; it's a symbol of possibilities and dreams realized. Amidst the bustling crowds and the luminous billboards, one can witness the convergence of diverse cultures and ideas. Visiting Times Square is not just a journey through city streets; it's a pilgrimage to the crossroads of innovation, inspiration, and boundless human potential.

So, let us embark on the odyssey of education, fueled by the conviction that diligent study is the gateway to the fulfillment of our aspirations. And when we stand in the midst of Times Square, let it be a testament to our journey—a beacon of success emanating from the foundation of knowledge and hard work we've laid.

The pursuit of our goals, coupled with the wisdom garnered through dedicated study, shall propel us to unprecedented heights.