I am Shakira Cuico Serad, 20 years of existing in this cruel world and 20 years of facing all the obstacles that life has given me, yet, I’m still here surviving and thriving on my dreams to make it happen. A woman who is proud and out , a confident woman who would proudly raise the flag because I know that my family and girlfriend is also proud of who I am and what I am. 

I am a very happy person who always looks cheerful and laughs a lot. But deep down, I sometimes carry sadness that I don't show to others except to my girlfriend and family. I don’t want people to know about this other side of me because aside it's personal. I prefer to keep things positive in public and create a relaxing atmosphere by listening to others, making my friends and even my teachers laugh, and giving advice to the people around me.

To summarize it all, the question stating , “Who am I?” , I am just a woman living a simple life and living my life to the fullest because I know that the people around me appreciate and truly love the true and real me. 

My biggest fear in life is not being able to achieve the dreams and goals I've been working hard towards. We all have dreams and goals that we want to accomplish in the future. Many of us fear failure and making mistakes, but we can't avoid them because life challenges us to see how much we can achieve. Life presents us with opportunities to learn and grow as we face challenges and overcome our fears.

One of my biggest fears in my existence is also the fear of losing the people who I cherish the most. Thinking I'd lose them is a heartbreaking feeling. The thought of not achieving my dreams adds to this fear because I want to succeed not only for myself but also for the people I love. Overcoming these fears requires courage and determination, but knowing that my loved ones support me gives me the strength to keep striving towards my goals.

For me, the main reason I keep going is the individuals who help and love me the most: my family, friends, and loved ones. They never made me feel like a burden; instead, they help me learn from my mistakes and grow as an individual. With their love and support, here I am today, breathing and learning day by day. I am very grateful because I am surrounded by people who are always positive. They always push me to my limits because they know I can do more and will do more. Living in this generation comes with a ton of challenges, that is why I am so grateful to have these individuals around me; through their guidance, support, care, and love, I have become the woman I am today.

My family and girlfriend never let me down and never give up on me, even when I am the one giving up. I know I am sometimes hard to deal with, but they never made me feel that way , instead they stayed and loved me at my worst. They are the main reason why I am still here today and what keeps me going.