Pinky's Life in Chapters by Sittie Aleyah-Saleha Deljanah Escander

Hi, reader! I’m Sittie Aleyah-Saleha Deljanah Cabatua Escander, but everyone calls me "Pinky."

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Age: 17
Birthday: May 5, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Islam
Current School & Strand: Ateneo de Davao University - Senior High School, STEM Pre‑Sci
Hobbies: devouring rom‑com movies & TV shows, disappearing into novels, blasting playlists, shopping sprees, and unashamed food trips (chicken is my love language)
Faves:
- 🎬 How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- 📺 Dynasty
- 📚 Boys of Tommen Series by Chloe Walsh
- 🎧 Call It What You Want by Taylor Swift
- 🍗 Anything chicken, any time.

Why “Pinky”?
Mom expected another boy, so zero baby‑shopping happened. When I arrived, my kuya grabbed every newborn item he could find—everything was pink. Pink stuck, and so did the nickname.

Here’s my highlight reel. These are the moments that made my parents smile and my younger self proud.

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Elementary

Metrobank-MTAP DepEd Math Challenge (Division Round) Participant [Grade 1-6]
Metrobank-MTAP DepEd Math Challenge (Division Round) Top Scorer [Grade 1, 3-6]
Singing Contest (Trio) Champion [Grade 2]
Class Property Custodian [Grade 3]
Ms. Foundation Anniversary 2nd Runner-Up [Grade 3]
Metrobank-MTAP DepEd Math Challenge (Division Round) Champion [Grade 3]
Class Representative [Grade 4]
Ms. Foundation Anniversary 1st Runner-Up [Grade 4]
Metrobank-MTAP DepEd Math Challenge (Division Round) 1st Runner-Up [Grade 4-5]
Iispel Mo! (City Round) Champion [Grade 6]
Iispel Mo! (Regional Round) Champion [Grade 6]
Iispel Mo! (National Round) 2nd Runner-Up [Grade 6]
Class Valedictorian [Grade 6]

High School

Philippine Mathematical Olympiad Participant [Grade 7-10]
Elocution Champion [Grade 8]
Class President [Grade 9]
Ms. Foundation Anniversary [Grade 9]
Sci-Math-Comp Fair Executive Committee [Grade 9]
Central Student Council President [Grade 10]
National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp Quiz Bee Champion [Grade 10]
Elocution 1st Runner-Up [Grade 10]
Broadway: The Musical Best Performer [Grade 10]
Sci-Math-Comp Fair Head Facilitator [Grade 10]
Sci-Math-Comp Fair Overall Champion [Grade 10]
Class Valedictorian [Grade 10]
Highest Award for Academic Achievement [Grade 10]
Highest Award for Service [Grade 10]
School Leadership Highest Award [Grade 10]
Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad Silver Medalist & Finalist [Grade 11]

If my personality were a Pinterest board...

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Main character energy, but not without my cast. Meet the people who cheer me on, call me out, and love me anyway.

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Parents

Norjanah B. Cabatua‑Escander, CPA (45)
Atty. Abdel Jalil A. Escander, CPA (45)

Siblings

Abdel Jalil C. Escander Jr. (20)
Nur Mohammad Yusuf Deljan C. Escander (19)
Ahmad Habibullah Jhandel C. Escander (14)
Khadeejah Mica Ayeney C. Escander (12)

Sometimes, a quote says it better.

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Quotes I live by

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Que sera, sera. (What will be, will be.)
Per aspera ad astra. (Through hardships to the stars.)

Lyrics that live rent-free in my head

"'Cause i'm still the same but only entirely different" – Ariana Grande
"They told me all of my cages were mental, so I got wasted like all my potential" – Taylor Swift

Movie lines I quote in my head all the time

"You're not hard to get. You're hard to earn." – Set It Up
"You have to go after what you want. You can't just sit there." – Legally Blonde

A glimpse into my “someday.”

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Dream Career: Neurosurgeon
Why: Turning a scary seizure into a mission to heal brains—and yes, the paycheck’s a nice subplot.

Short‑Term Quest: Graduate SHS with flying colors and outshine my own previous high scores

Long‑Term Quest: Give my parents the world they gave me—starting with making them proud, then maybe funding their dream vacations.

Spoiler alert: I’m not perfect.

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Sometimes I freeze, wondering if one misstep will shatter the “perfect daughter” glass case. I’ve skipped adventures because what will they think? I’m terrified of failing publicly. But I’m learning: mistakes are just scribbles on the draft, not the final print. Here’s to rewriting perfectionism into progress‑ionism—one brave page at a time.

A letter across time.

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Dear 25‑year‑old Pinky,
I hope the scrubs fit, and the patients’ charts read “recovered.” Remember the girl who typed this at 17—she was scared but determined. Let setbacks edit you, not delete you. And if life feels off‑script, flip to a fresh page and keep writing.

My Playlist

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Social Media

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Facebook: Sittie Aleyah Escander

Instagram: pinkyescander

X: pinkyescander

TikTok: pinkyescander

Spotify: alcestis

Personal Email: pinkyescander@gmail.com

The earliest chapter of my story, where warmth, trust, and love first took root.

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As an infant, I had tiny hands, soft skin, and expressive eyes that followed the people around me. I built strong bonds with my caregivers through smiles and touch, which made me feel safe and loved. I showed competence by learning to crawl, babble, and hold things, while deep inside I felt secure and comforted by the care given to me.

This was when my tiny footsteps grew bolder, and every corner became a world to explore.

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During my early childhood, I was short with chubby cheeks and always full of energy, running and climbing whenever I could. I enjoyed playing with other children, sometimes shy at first but quickly opening up to make friends. I started to feel capable when I learned new things like coloring or stacking blocks, and inside I was a happy, curious child who loved to explore.

A time filled with questions, pretend games, and colorful sparks of creativity.

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When I was in preschool, I had a cheerful smile, round face, and was full of lively energy, always moving and eager to try new games. I liked making friends and joining group play, though sometimes I was still shy with new people. I felt competent when I learned to sing, draw, or follow instructions, and inside I was happy, optimistic, and full of imagination.

School became my training ground, where I found friends, lessons, and a growing sense of responsibility.

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In my elementary years, I grew taller and more active, noticing changes in my appearance and comparing myself to my classmates. I valued my friendships and enjoyed joining group activities, which made me more confident socially. I felt competent when I did well in schoolwork or sports, while my inner self became more thoughtful and reflective about who I was becoming.

This chapter captures my search for identity, deeper bonds, and the choices shaping who I am becoming.

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Now in adolescence, I am more conscious of my physical features—my height, body shape, and how I present myself to others. I value friendships and social acceptance, spending time with people I connect with the most. I see myself as capable of handling school and responsibilities, while my inner self is reflective, often thinking about my future, my feelings, and the kind of person I want to be.

Where the dream I’ve carried quietly finally steps into the light.

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This chapter marks the beginning of my career journey, where I clearly lay out the path I will take toward becoming a neurosurgeon. It is the moment I turn my long-held dream into a plan I’m ready to follow with purpose and conviction.

Where the calling begins to take root.

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My journey begins in Senior High School, where choosing the STEM Pre-Sci strand felt like answering the first whisper of a calling. Every lab report, every biological concept, and every late night spent studying helped shape my understanding of how the human body works. More importantly, these moments deepened my desire to help people in the most profound way—by understanding the mind, the nerves, and the fragile systems that govern life. STEM is more than a requirement; it is the foundation that prepares me for the world of medicine I hope to enter.

A structured beginning to a long and meaningful journey.

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My next step is the LEAPMed program at the University of Santo Tomas, which prepares students for medicine earlier than traditional paths. During the college years, major subjects are taken in the academic year, while minor subjects are completed during the summer to balance the load. This phase introduces early medical concepts, strengthens my discipline, and builds the academic resilience I will need in med school. It is here that I learn to study smarter, manage time wisely, and slowly grow into the mindset of a future doctor.

Where the real language of medicine begins to unfold.

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After the undergraduate phase, I will begin Medicine Proper at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. The first years are filled with intense study—anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and countless other subjects that form the core of medical education. These are the years that will challenge me the most, pushing me to develop resilience, critical thinking, and an even deeper sense of purpose. Through labs, simulations, and lectures, I will learn the science behind saving lives.

The chapter where knowledge transforms into real care.

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Clerkship is where I finally step into hospital corridors as a member of the patient care team. I will rotate through different departments, assist in patient assessments, observe procedures, and witness firsthand the responsibility that comes with wearing a white coat. This chapter will teach me humility, compassion, and clinical confidence. When clerkship ends, I will graduate with my Doctor of Medicine degree and prepare for what comes next.

Where learning deepens, and licenses are earned.

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After graduating from medical school, I will complete a post-graduate internship, a crucial year where I practice and refine clinical skills under supervision. This experience prepares me for the Physician Licensure Exam, the nationwide test that grants me the title “Doctor.” Passing the boards will mark one of the most meaningful milestones in my journey—the moment I officially join the medical profession.

Where skill, endurance, and purpose meet in the most demanding years.

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Residency in Neurosurgery will be the most challenging and transformative chapter of my career. These years will train me to diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions, assist in intricate surgeries, and make decisions that carry immense weight. Long nights, difficult cases, and intense training will shape me into a surgeon who can remain steady even in the most delicate moments.

Where expertise is refined, and mastery begins to take form.

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After residency, I may pursue a specialized fellowship—whether in functional neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, or even spine surgery. This stage allows me to refine my surgical precision, understand advanced techniques, and focus on the specific field that inspires me the most. It is here that I transition from a resident learning the craft to a specialist mastering it.

The fulfillment of a promise I once whispered to myself.

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One day, I will stand in an operating room as a neurosurgeon—steady, skilled, and compassionate. I imagine the quiet strength it will take, the lives I will help, and the gratitude I will carry for every chapter that led me there. This is the moment where dreams become reality, where purpose becomes service, and where I step fully into the person I was meant to be. And though this is technically the “final chapter,” it is truly the beginning of the life I’ve always envisioned.

A quiet look at how far I've come.

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Personal Development helped me understand myself in ways I didn’t expect. It taught me to name my emotions, acknowledge my fears, and accept the parts of myself I used to hide. I learned that growth isn’t loud—sometimes it’s gentle, uncomfortable, and deeply personal. This subject didn’t just shape how I think; it shaped how I see myself, and for the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m learning to be kinder to the person I am becoming.