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I am Niel Wystan B. Espina

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I am average, but I will show you things that are unique about me.

I Graduated JHS

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I am an STE(Science, Technology and Engineering ) student. In this Special Program, we have extra subjects related to engineering and it is a lot harder than the regular section. I was so proud to graduate as an STE student

I am a scout

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I have been a scout since 2017 and a senior scout since 2022.

Scouting is a passion that I discovered when I was in 8th Grade, and it has been something I actively participate in until now.

my ate jane

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My ate Jane is the most responsible sibling out of us three and also the middle child. She is the most responsible because she does most of the chores when my eldest Ate and her live together. My eldest Ate treats her like a Nanny.

She also works out at CrossFit gym, jogs, and does other workouts.

She is also very smart; when she was my age at ADDU SHS, she was first honor. She is also a former 3rd year president of social work. That is all for my great ate.

my Dad

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My dad is a Farmer, a Businessman, a Law researcher, and an upcoming Lawyer. He is a very busy man. I love the sacrifices he made for us.

My Mom

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My mother came from humble beginnings, from being a Mall Bagger to a founder of a 10-year company. She worked hard to make us a middle-upper-class family. She is always busy because of the constant messages regarding business. I love the sacrifices she has made for us.

My ate Myrtle

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My ate Myrtle is an upcoming Law graduate in 2026. She is brilliant. When she was a psychology student, she gave me advice for my mental Health. She helped me in my modules in the Pandemic.

My first National Scout Jamboree

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I was with my fellow scouts going to Passi Iloilo for the Jamboree.

NSJ

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This is a picture of me at the North Cotabato campus.

6th one Mindanao Jamboree.

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6th one, Mindanao Jamboree, comes once every 4 years, where all the scouts from Mindanao Gather at one Place. I am happy I participated in it.

NSJ passi Iloilo Plaza

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ESTC

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This is me during the hardest training of scouting ESTC(Emergency Service Training Course). I lost 8 kg because of this training.

6th one Mindanao Marching Competition.

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We trained for 2 months marching for this competition, but we were disappointed to fail.

Me during the activities of 6 one.

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NSJ representing Cotabato Council

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Us graduating ESTC

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Batch Hearken (2022)

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YFC

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Youth For Christ is an Organization where Young People Bringing and Being Christ Wherever they are.

Batch Sigaw(2023)

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Mother Grateful I joined Youth for Christ.

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Father Grateful I joined Youth for Christ.

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6th one opening ceremony

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Wednesday Gatherings

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We YFC's have a gathering every wednesday. The flow of the Gathering is someone summarizes the homily, we play icebreakers(games), we all do a sharing divided into groups answering question related to the homily, and finally a closing worship with 1 fast song and 2 slow songs.

Volunteering at a native school

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We were volunteering to give relief goods and school supplies to children in a native place in the mountains.

I Go to the gym after school

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I workout every 6pm.

I Like cosplaying

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I started cosplaying last year and since then I have worn 3 cosplays.

I AM A RUNNER

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I started practicing running late 2022 and I started my first race at early 2023. Since then running became hobby for me.

I like Reading

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I am a YFC

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I am a Youth for Christ. An organization that brings Christ to young people wherever they are.

nespina2 — 2025-07-04 09:41:01 UTC

"Memento mori" is a Latin phrase that translates to "remember you must die." It's a concept that has been present throughout history, serving as a reminder of the inevitability of death and the finite nature of life. This concept is often used in art, spirituality, and personal reflection to encourage a more mindful and meaningful existence.

nespina2 — 2025-07-04 09:42:45 UTC

Amor fati is a Latin phrase meaning "love of fate." It describes the attitude of accepting everything that happens in one's life, including both good and bad experiences, with love and positivity. It's a concept rooted in Stoic philosophy, advocating for embracing the present moment and finding value in all experiences.

nespina2 — 2025-07-04 09:47:24 UTC

The quote "The best revenge is no revenge, Move on be happy" is a powerful statement about how to deal with hurt, betrayal, or injustice. It suggests that instead of seeking retribution or dwelling on negative emotions, the most effective and ultimately satisfying response is to rise above the situation and focus on one's own well-being and happiness.

Hi me from the future. 5 years from now.

nespina2 — 2025-07-17 09:14:54 UTC

Hi me 5 years from now, Hows med school? Have you improved in your hobbies In mixed martial arts? I have so many questions for you. Have you achieved your ideal self, A self that is independent, smart, emotionally mature, Physically fit and most of all humble.

I'm curious about your love life. Have you engaged to areneta yet?

I hope you will make me proud by just standing. Im not asking for much, I just want you to have good mental and physical health.

Toddler Age

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I don't really remember a lot a this age but I remember being carried and getting bathed.

I remember that I didn't have the capability to take care of myself.

Preschooler age

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I remember being very mischievous at this age. Being very "Pasaway" as a child.

I used to be very hyperactive, running around as the little kid I am.

School Age.

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I remember grades 4th to 6th being very fun with games and all. I stared doing academically good at 6th grade.

Adolescence

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Age 14 to 17, I was really confused about my role, scared to grow up and just want to ignore problems like a kid. But reality is not like that, reality is unforgiving, so I must start doing my best be an adult to not feel the consequences of reality.

Today, Im starting to get my role in this stage of my life, a role to be a student that can carry himself to success. A role to be a respectful male, a masculine person that can be strong and stoic in any diversity.

Hi, adult Resident self. 27 to 32 yrs old

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How is being resident? I hope that you're still carrying on. Never give up the dream of being a cardiologist.

Remember you're not doing this solely for money your doing it for your health and others. Make sure you love your faith today "amor fati".

Hi me 6 years from now

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I hope you are atleast 2 years in your MMA career. Using your kyokushin karate, kickboxing, wrestling, and bjj as your good base. I hope you have atleast 5 boxing matches, 1 Muay Thai match, 5 bjj matches and 3 MMA matches

Adolescence. 2023 jogging era

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This is my jogging era. My lowest weight was 69kg. I was very cardio vascularly active. I can do 15 push-ups. At this age

I am a YFC. 2021

nespina2 — 2025-08-26 03:06:14 UTC

I am a Youth for Christ. An organization that brings Christ to young people wherever they are.

Pandemic

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In the pandemic I used my free time doing biking.

I won a eating contest

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I won 500 pesos in our family reunion. It was a donut eating contest with the twist being the donut is tied to a piece of string.

Infancy age

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I was born on august 14, 2007 at amas hospital.

I passed the STE exam. Which gave me the opportunity to learn more advanced extra subjects.

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Top 500 passer

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My mother is so proud that I managed to get in top500.

Dance representative in our family reunion(mother side)

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It was a budots competition between the children of different branches of the family.

Me with my older sister

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Mw with siblings

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Now(2025) mixed martial arts era.

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I do Bjj, kickboxing, and karate

Career map

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The one whom I love

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We are family

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Overall reflection

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1. Was the subject Personal Development helpful for you? How did this subject help you know yourself more? It helped me realize things about myself, may it be good or bad. Things that are essential to my growth. It also gave me empathy by realizing that everyone has their own burden.

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject? That Everyone is a "work in progress". We can't judge and compare the actions of others because we all have our own journey to improving ourselves.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why? My two favourite topics are mental health and wellbeing, and the other is career pathways. These are my favourites because you need mental health, and how to cope, while being able to look at your future careers.