Furthermore, as a person who has dualism, I also have my likes and dislikes.

Likes:

• Anything green

• Frogs

• Dogs

• Authentic foods

• Travel/ explore

• Collecting bags

• Gaming

• Anime

Dislikes:

• Filipino time

• Spicy foods

• Raisins

• Too decisive

• Last-minute announcements

• Neon colors

• Cockroach

My dog Mami taught me that love can be in any form, no need for verbal exchanges-mere touches, eyes locking with each other, resting on the floor together, and looking forward to doing our daily routine together are enough for it to be called "love". Sadly, my soul dog passed away last June 1. She was only with me for 1 year, but she made that 1 year so special that my grief was replaced with gratefulness and contentment.

"I loved you for your whole life, I'll miss you for the rest of mine." :)

"But happiness is being able to hope, however faintly, for happiness"

It means that the capacity to hold onto even a small glimmer of hope for a better future is, in itself, a form of happiness

Life is full of uncertainties, but I wish you already found the what so called—certainty. Being astray on your path is fine, there is no called “easy journey” after all. Have fun, enjoy your life to the fullest—with limitations, of course. Sleep when you need rest, go ‘gala’ with friends if you’re bored, reflect when you make mistake, you can do what you want, just remember to not give up. Remember your quote from grade 9; “Like water, just go with the flow”, it started as a joke but the more I think about it, the more I applied that quote in my life. All I was hoping for the future Rina is that I hope you’ve got a stable job that you LOVE and you already settle in Japan. You don’t need to fit in society’s standard, cause YOU are already the standard. BE you and DO you.

• Yes, Personal Development was very helpful because it allowed me to understand myself better—my strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. Through self-reflection activities, I became more aware of how I deal with stress, relationships, and decision-making. This subject taught me to appreciate my individuality and guided me toward becoming a more confident and self-aware person.

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject?

• My key takeaways from Personal Development include the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and goal setting. I learned that understanding myself is the first step toward improving my relationships with others. The subject also taught me how to maintain a healthy mindset and to continuously grow as a person despite challenges.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why?

• My two favorite topics were Understanding the Self and Personal Relationships and Coping with Stress. I liked these topics because they are very relatable and practical in everyday life. They helped me learn how to manage my emotions better, communicate effectively, and maintain a balanced well-being in both personal and social aspects.