PT1: My Senior High School Journey by Jamaica Andrea Balisalisa

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my career plan ˚⋆🔬🧪🥽⋆˚

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my fav song ♫⋆｡♪

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my fav show 🎞️✮⋆˙

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my MBTI ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩‧₊

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What Causes Stress?

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The stressors that contribute to the level of stress are academics and peer pressure from friends and family. Academics is one due to how high my standards are when it comes to my grades; I get frustrated whenever I get a low score, and it ruins my day. Moreover, peer pressure is also a factor in my stress right now; as a grade 12 student, my family has high expectations for my college decisions. I need to become an achiever to receive scholarships to my dream school

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my favorite drink 🍵ྀི ₊ ⊹

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my insta˚ෆ˚

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She's my sister, Jocelle Aina Balisalisa, 32 years old (yes, our age gap is 14 years!)

Fun fact: about her is that she's very athletic to the point where she gets sick if she doesn't get to train for basketball & table tennis. Also, she was the first Athlete of the Year at Ateneo College!

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She's my eldest sister, 33 years old. (Yes, again, our age gap is 16 years!)

Fun fact: The Smartest of the Family. She was the Salutatorian back in her High School days.

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My motherdear! She's 61 years old, still glowing and thriving! She had me at 42 years old, so I am a menopausal baby!

Fun fact: My mom is a pro navigator—she doesn’t need Google Maps!

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My very supportive dad! He's The Powerhouse of the Family. I am so grateful to have a father like him.
Fun Fact: He won a small lottery when he was a teenager!

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My adorable and loving nephew! He's just 1 year old, and he's a friendly and playful baby. He loves raisins and biscuits. He always reminds me to eat on time!

Fun fact: He loves to sing, especially his favorite song, GANGNAM STYLE!

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Pilates 🤍🌿🧘🏻‍♀️

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One thing that I love is to do Pilates 🧘‍♀️. I started doing pilates when I was 12 years old because I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis, and physical therapy is mandatory. Pilates helped me improve my mental and physical health! I am beyond grateful to my instructors and friends because they taught me how to become healthy and fit while also having a positive outlook on life. After years of doing pilates, I’ve noticed my spine curvature has decreased significantly! That’s why I recommend pilates to everyone <3

Hamsters and Dogs

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I love hamsters! One of my favorite animals! I used to take care 6 hamsters when I was 11 years old. Honestly, the maintenance was hard, but it was worth it at the end hehe

I also love dogs, we have 4 dogs too <3

Going to Concerts

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My favorite Artist is Olivia Rodrigo. I could relate to her songs so much. Last year I went to her Guts World Tour and it was one of my best experiences everrrr !!! ⭐️💜🎸

My favorite song from her is Lacy and Ballad of a Homeschool Girl !!!!!

Piano 𝄞

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Growing up in an Asian household. It's either you do ballet, kumon, piano or swimming 😂

Funny how I get to experienced all of them but only one stayed today! And it is playing the piano!

I started playing the piano since I was 6 sadly I quit not until I started playing again at 10 til today! I have to say, it is still a challenge for me to sight read notes huhu!!!

I am so thankful for music, I get to learn the pieces I love and play them infront of crowds who share the same passion as I am. Currently, I am practicing Liebestraum No. 3 by Franz Liszt, one of my favorites pieces of him.

(also I’ll share a snippet of my piano recital from last year hehe)

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Surfing

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Surfing has been a new thing I love to do! I feel so excited going to the beach and going surfing. Although, I am still a beginner, I'm eager to learn and master!

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Baptismal Day!

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Trust vs Mistrust

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At this infancy stage, I rely on my needs such as milk, care, comfort, and affection. Of course, I was too emotional at this stage, I cried for food, when I'm sleepy, or just felt like it. I trust my family to take care of me. The virtue I developed is hope, where I always know someone is there to provide me with special affection in order to feel secure and optimistic.

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My Nanay

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Here's my yaya, I called her Nanay. I am very grateful to have her in my life. She was always present in my infancy and my childhood days. She provided me with all the love and care I needed. She was the one who shaped my inner safety and hope especially during my infancy stage.

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my fave song

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Doubt and Shame

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At this stage, I explore more about my independence. I stand and walk on my own successfully! I even tried to read a book, play with my toys, and socialize more with my cousins and friends. At this stage, I also experienced my first birthday party. Although I don't remember anything of it, it still holds an essential part of me. This independence helped me to develop autonomy, where I gained more confidence in myself. However, I do also experience shame and doubt whenever my family restricts me in what I do.

My 2nd Birthday

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My 1st Birthday

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my favorite song

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birthdays !!!!

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I am so so grateful for my family that I was able to celebrate my birthday with them + relatives and friends <3

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I loved dressing up, playing with my stuff toys, and eating ice cream !!

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more photos !!

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My first visit to Baganga, Davao Oriental! (November 2008)

hello! This is all about me and my developmental stages. I hope you enjoy :)) meow meow

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my favorite song

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Initiative Vs Guilt

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At this early childhood stage, I usually take initiative to play with my childhood friends. We enjoyed to play tag, bingo, and many more. It made me feel encouraged to try things to expand my imagination. Although, when the elders or my family sometimes be protective, they might seem to control me, making me feel guilty for the things I've done.

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I also had curly hair before. I used to be very "morena" due to how my family goes out every day, under the sun!! You know exploring nature hahaha!!!

Purpose and Direction

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Ability to take initiate own activities and pursue goals!!

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more photos !!

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my 3rd Birthday

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my 4th Birthday

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birthdays !!

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my 5th Birthday

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Hello, baby Jam! Although I don't remember anything about my infant self, all I know is that you were well-loved by your family, relatives and friends. I am confident you're going to meet you're best friend when you turn one! She's named Hannah Mae, and you're going to experience the best childhood with her. I hope you sleep and cry well.

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Dear Jam, I am grateful that you have been able to experience birthdays every year, inviting your baby friends and relatives to your parties. I missed these cakes so bad! They were so huge and pretty. It's so surprising to me that I still remember some moments from my 2nd birthday, especially the time when I got to play with my friends outside of our house. I still remember you playing dress-up, eating ice cream, and role-playing with your favorite toy, Minnie Mouse!

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Dear Jammie,

I see that you've gained a lot of friends! I know you really enjoy going home in Baganga because you get to experience the real Filipino childhood. You know, playing tumbalata, going out near sea walls, eating the best Filipino snacks. I do still remember some moments from my 5th birthday, and I am really thankful to celebrate it in the province together with my family and friends. I've also noticed how your curls are slowly loosing as you turn 5 years old;((

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Industry vs Inferiority

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At this stage, my younger self tends to focus on doing her best at school because she knows that she's capable of achieving her goals. Although she needs a little push from her peers to join new clubs, organizations, and sports, she knows that she's assertive in socializing and communicating with other people her age. However, this girl also experiences insecurity; she often doubts herself despite her achievements because she always has the mindset that there's always someone better than her, even though she has worked so hard for them. Fortunately, she has grown out of this mindset and focuses on herself, with the only competition being herself and not others. This ideal helps her to focus and strive better for myself till day!

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Competence in Intellectual, Social, and Physical Skills

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fave song

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birthdays!!

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6th birthday

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Of course, every year I always have a new Disney princess fixation! I loved dressing up as one of them and do roleplays with my friends!

7th birthday

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8th birthday

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At this stage, I discovered my love for makeup. Even though the only makeup I have is lipstick at that time, I can use it for eye shadow and blush. Lipstick really does have versatile use.

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school & friends

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Identity & Role Confusion

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This is the stage I'm currently at! Honestly, it's been a roller coaster ride for me. Balancing my life and school was pretty challenging, especially since I'm in the STEM strand. As ambitious as I am, I still try my best in everything, and I remain resilient during my toughest times. I am still enjoying my teenage years, going out with my friends, doing my hobbies, travelling the world, and so much more. I am forever grateful to God for this life!

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teenage dirtbag!

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At this stage, I feel so anxious about my future and my college plans. I'm pretty unsure about the course I chose, but I must remain determined in order to reach my goals in life. <3

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Of course, I am so so so grateful to have these friends in my life! They add joy and excitement to my life. I always look forward to hangouts like all the timeeeeeeee

Integrated Image of Oneself

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Also, I've come out of my comfort zone. I am so proud of myself that I am confident to perform on stage like a piano recital, spread the Word of God, and be a great leader!

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Based on the 16-Personalities Test, my result was INFJ-T, which stands for Introverted (54%), Intuitive (52%), Feeling (75%), Judging (56%), and Turbulent (72%). I resonate with this personality type because one of the qualities of being an INFJ-T is being an empath, allowing me to understand and interpret people's feelings comprehensively, enabling me to connect with others on a deeper level. Insightful is also a key trait — it guides me past manipulation as an advocate, allowing me to see through dishonesty and recognizing potential harm. However, one weakness is how sensitivity might make me feel anxious and overwhelmed in such situations where strong conflict makes it harder for me to respond clearly or stay calm. One personal experience that reflects my INFJ-T trait was when I asked my friends if they felt anxious in that one event. They were surprised that I was able to sense their emotions without saying a word. Or even when I don’t feel like going out, I choose not to because if I were to force myself, then I could feel uncomfortable and feel that staying at home would be a better option. I do agree with how intuitive I am, and I rely on my feelings as they shape my decisions in life, though I must learn how to balance these ideals with logic and practicality for my journey ahead. Lastly, the trait I want to improve for myself is being Turbulent, I often feel self-conscious, my confidence depends on my mood and feelings. I usually overthink how people perceive of me and it’s one thing I’ll focus to manage to become better.

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The essence of my personality type shapes the person I am today—as someone who is striving to become a person for others. My natural ability to understand people helped me create stronger relationships through meaningful communication and offering emotional support that they needed. This personality trait often seeks personal growth with a chance of positively impacting others’ lives as well. One of its well-suited roles is participating in nonprofit organizations, counseling, and healthcare, all of which fit my values of being a compassionate and service-oriented person. One personal experience is the community engagements that I used to actively join when I was in the AdDU JHS. The activity called “Tulong Dunong” in Grade 10 had taught me the essence of our participation; being there was a big blessing because I interacted with young learners and tutored them with the lessons they struggled with, especially Math and English. In correlation with these experiences, it deeply connects with my intuitive understanding of complex systems that allows me to create innovative solutions focusing on making the world a better place for everyone. Specifically, how I, as an AdDU Senior High School student taking a Pre-Science course, could continue with the service of others through simple yet meaningful actions that create a long-term impact on the community. There, I value being a person for others; the act of selflessness reflects how we humans support each other—we are born to connect to grow and develop our character.

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coping strategies !!

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One of the coping strategies that helped me manage my stress is going for a walk or jog. I believe this activity helped me boost my mood and improve my healthy lifestyle. Every Sunday, my sister and I would go for a jog on the coastal road, usually at 5 am; it makes me feel productive for my day. Secondly, I use my phone for social media. I believe this coping has been unhealthy because I could go for hours without noticing the time. This strategy of mine was ineffective; that’s why I adopted reading instead. It not only helps me with relaxation, but it also increases my knowledge. Lastly, I go out with my friend and debrief with them. One experience of this is when my friends and I watched movies after school; I enjoyed the hangout, and that made me appreciate the life I had. Therefore, I would love to enliven it with the short phrase "life well-lived."

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reflection

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Back when I was in Grade 10 in AdDU, during the practice of a moving-up ceremony for junior high school, when the day revealed the special awards for subjects, I always expected to receive at least one. Then, the host mentioned the names of the awards per subject, there, I felt disappointed as I didn't hear my name. I was delusional, knowing I belonged to an honor class and had been active in my academics for so long. I didn't stop there; I had a breakdown and told my parents there was probably a mistake, convincing them to clarify to the teachers about my grades. I worked so hard and I thought that it wasn't recognized at all. There, I didn't attend the ceremony practice the next day to reflect on myself; I shared it with some of my friends and family, and they understand me. I am so grateful to have these companions to make my feelings validated. I always had this mindset to just move on and accept things along the way. I was able to manage my emotions to always have time to reflect on myself. Therefore, I learned that awards and recognition don't define me as a person. Since it already happened, what I can do is to accept and grow from it.

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9. I think emotional intelligence is important because it helps me assess and reflect towards the situation that I am currently facing and understand why I feel this way for me to respond it thoughtfully.

10. I believe that developing emotional intelligence can lead to better overall well-being, it personally grows and shapes this identity of mine that is a healthier and more open minded state.

my mind map

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Mind maps serve as a tool to reflect on my personal learning process. It is a way for me to acknowledge my own strengths in how I gain knowledge effectively. There are 2 parts of my learning process, the right and left hemispheres, to identify which I am more inclined to, which, based on the mind map, is the left hemisphere. This mind map does impact my growth as a whole person, as it helps me apply my learnings of what really helps me to study and identify what subjects it can be used effectively for. For example, one technique is the Pomodoro Technique, which helps me with my time management. I utilize this application every day to assign tasks with time limits, and I can assure you that it does make a task finish easily, which makes me feel productive the rest of the day. In addition, it also influenced my collaboration with my peers as a leader since it drives me to focus and decide on logical ideas, such as identifying pros and cons of the given situation. Therefore, mind mapping is a key to growth for our overall well-being, it is a key to success for every person who has goals in life.

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I can apply what I've discovered from my mind map for me to pursue magis in my everyday life through distinguishing what study technique is effective depending on the subject. For example, under the left hemisphere, practice problems are an excellent method for math, as they help you strengthen your problem-solving skills as well as identify what parts you need improvement in. Additionally, under the right hemisphere, environment is also an important factor, such as a quiet room with classical music, which can improve my mood and focus on the subject, making it overall useful for studying. Balancing these left- and right-brain techniques helps us become well-balanced and versatile people, able to face challenges through different strategies and ways, shaping us as people for ourselves and others. As an Atenean, I aim to do magis, especially to reach my fullest potential in school through good grades, community service, and extracurriculars. Therefore, acknowledging these techniques helps you to work efficiently and focus on my growth as a student.

congratulations! You finally reached the end of my 1st grading padlet. Here's a cookie!

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phases during my adolescence

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naruto

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hirono collection

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harry potter

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jean kirstein attack on titan

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Dear Jam, I still remember you panicking over small tests, crying over your grades, and overthinking every performance task, but don't worry, because high school would be more challenging for you! Kidding aside, I wish you weren't that worried about some tasks and just enjoy the overall learning process. I know you like to achieve at school, but make sure to have some time for yourself, hang out with your friends more often, and do what you really like, but make sure to always balance your work and life. -Jam

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Dear Jam (self),

I might sound cheesy doing this, but I am so proud of what you've become. I know you're hardworking in your academics and life. I know you're ambitious when it comes to your dreams, and yes, keep dreaming because you're parents are supportive of your goals. Please remain resilient during those challenging times because from there, you will learn so much in life that can be helpful for your future. Keep learning and dreaming!

-Jam

Going to Cafes

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Cafes are one of my favorite activities! I always order my typical Spanish latte or matcha latte (really depends on the mood). It is one of the best coping mechanism I have because despite stressul times, I tend to go to the cafe and just relax for a bit.

Letter To Future Self

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Dear Future Self,

I hope you’re doing well now. I know life may be challenging now that you’re getting older and older, but don’t forget to do the things you love! I would like to ask you some questions. What are your current obsessions now? As I was writing this, of course, I’m obsessed with coffee, especially a Spanish latte!<3 I also love collecting hironos and going out with my friends. I would love to hear yours? Also, how are your sister and parents? I hope they are all doing well. Are you in a different country rn? I mean, I hope so because I love to live in another country and experience a different lifestyle, though! Lastly, how are you? Well, I also hope you are doing fine. That’s all I could say right now. God Bless!

- 18-year-old Jam

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Written Work 1 - Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan

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Written Work 2 - The One Whom I Love

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Written Work 3 - We are Family

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jamasbalisalisa — 2025-11-10 07:47:22 UTC

Was the subject Personal Development helpful for you? How did this subject help you know yourself more?

jamasbalisalisa — 2025-11-10 07:49:53 UTC

Personal development has a big impact on me because it helps me gain more knowledge on how I can deal with situations. Not only that, but it also helped me understand more about myself, which shapes me into who I am today. This overall subject was my favorite since, during class discussion, I felt open-minded and free to share personal experiences with my classmates and teacher; it was a safe space for me.

What were your key takeaways from the subject?

jamasbalisalisa — 2025-11-10 07:50:48 UTC

My key takeaway from the subject is to always choose yourself, no matter what happens, because at the end of the day, you only have yourself. It is essential to feed yourself with knowledge, learn more about yourself, and learn how to deal with different situations smartly. Always allow yourself to reflect on your day. These key takeaways are what I uphold on a daily basis that have helped me have a positive outlook on life.

What two topics were your favorites and why?

jamasbalisalisa — 2025-11-10 07:52:28 UTC

My two favorite topics would be developmental stages and personal & social relationships. The first topic allows me to reflect on what I've been through. I know I've learned a lot at every stage. For the social and personal relationships, it made me feel grateful for the people who were always there for me. These 2 lessons serve as a reflection of appreciation to the people who have been in my life; they also shaped me into the person I am today.