https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv This is a creative piece on my reflections. Please remember that anything that you place here may be seen by others as well since it is on public setting. en-us 2021-09-21 14:32:38 UTC 2025-06-02 17:20:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f490.png jenniferdelossantos1 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1799056409 I believe that I was able to use my strengths in my daily life to inspire others by touching their lives with my kindness. It may seem a bit too far fetched, but it is true. One of my strengths is my kindness and I believe that it is the most contagious one. This being said, I know that a lot of the people I have encountered were moved by how I dealt with things even when I am not okay; thus, it has made them realize that kindness is everything and it doesn't cost you anything to be kind. It's as if I became their walking reminder to always choose to be kind and I find that really heartwarming to know that I am making an impact to others. As such, my creative output is a poem that I wrote about my inner demons. I find it relevant to this topic because I find that the juxtaposing it with my inner strength would show how each of these sides are what makes me who I am today and that no one can really have it all. Apart from all the good residing in me, comes with all these inner demons that lay within that only come out at a time where no one can see them but myself.]]> 2021-10-07 07:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1799056409 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1802585307 Here, I worked with my friends to create a clothing brand soon to come out. The strengths I used were mainly open-mindedness and working well in a team. These strengths were important as it allowed me to gather new ideas and figure out how to move forward take the right steps.]]> 2021-10-08 13:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1802585307 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1803801083 When I was still in high school (labyu stc), we were supposed to give an extemporaneous speech about the book, the Little Prince. The art I posted is an ode to my speech back when I was still so filled with enthusiasm, positivity and life. The question given to me was, if you were to change the title of the Little Prince, what would it be?

I thought I wouldn't get called this time so all I did was write, the little me in me, in my notebook. So when I was called, I went up the platform and I just chose to speak from my heart.

The Little Prince taught me to never lose myself to life's problems and challenges. Its when we grow up and start to lose ourselves in life, question our identities and doubt our capabilities.  Yes, inevitably, I know that I will grow up to become an adult. However, it is really up to us if we forget or intentionally choose to make our inner child proud. To never forget who we were as a little child. And this is why I called it The Little Me in Me, so that when I feel lost and unsure of myself, I can ask: what would my inner child think? what would the little me in me (in my heart to be particular) do?

And I think this is my strength. I am gaining strength and learning from my inner child. I am trying to find hope in remembering who I was, who I really am and who I want to be. ]]> 2021-10-09 08:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1803801083 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1807260525 This is one of my digital paintings and here lies the emotions that bring the best in me. 

I never knew that I can create like this. It is just that I was weary that if I ever show it, they may use it for some use that is undesirable for me.

Knowing that I can do these things. These are my one my hint of strength that not all know about it.

The piece demonstrates my desire for independence and self-reliance to move forward and even without relying/depending on someone/somebody (at most times).

And now knowing that it strengthens me, I know I can do better for despite having a reserved nature for others.

Thank you to all (and for this short TedTalk).

]]> 2021-10-11 10:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1807260525 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1820175320 Cinderella symbolizes how I was able to use my strengths in my life. As a character, Cinderella always believed that her wishes could come true if she worked hard and believed in her capabilities. At first, I had struggles and troubles in believing in myself, but then due to the things that I have learned in life and the narratives that I have listened to, I started to believe in myself more. This belief in myself became my ultimate strength and my gateway to uncovering more strengths that helped me in my different life domains. Like Cinderella, my greatest strength is my kindness because I always reach out and help people whenever I can. The friends and family members that I have helped with my kindness always feel good and they always thank me for being there to support and help them. With kindness comes love, and this is my second strength because I always make sure that everyone around me is appreciated and is feeling good about themselves. As I began to wonder what higher purpose I had and what I can do to make the world a better place, I realized that spirituality is also my strength since I believe that there is more to me than just who I am around people. Fairness and teamwork come in forth because I treat everyone equally and I give people a second chance to redeem themselves. Even if someone may not been the best person in the past, if they show an effort to change, I would still be willing to accept them as a person. Curiosity comes in fifth since I always desire to understand the world around me and discover more great things about it. These are some of my strengths, but without the desire to keep believing, I would not have been confident enough to show my other strengths and use them for the benefit of myself and others. Like Cinderella, my best version came out because of simply believing in myself.    ]]> 2021-10-15 17:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1820175320 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1820768827 I believe that histories, memories, lived experiences, and a lot of moments in this world are cyclical; they do not necessarily repeat but are rebirthed into new casts, ultimately containing significant traces of its previous form. This was a fundamental point in two unpublished, and I intend for them to stay that way, treatises that I drafted when I was in Senior High School. 

"The Final Journal" was something I began in Grade 11, written at a time when I was a torn politically between what I thought was two opposing sides. Living within a household torn by strife, I was constantly oscillating between a yearning for authority and discipline, and, alternatively, a need to break away for what I perceived was the old order of things. "The Final Journal" began with a Latin phrase that I horribly translated from English: "Quamdiu vivo ego, ego agere contra" ("As long as I live, I will act against"). I was sick and tired of the injustices of the old order so I wanted to dedicate my entire oeuvre into criticizing the defunct systems and institutions maintaining our corrupt society. I drew on existentialism, anarchism, and other works to launch an attack against reactionary ideas and totalitarian ideologies. In the end, my work was tainted by my toxic anti-anthropocentrism. It was an idealist work of humanism that forgot the human. 

"Novum Diurnus" was a radical turn in my beliefs. I began seeing myself reflexively, criticizing myself more often rather than narcissistically identifying myself with the Underground Man of Dostoevsky. Whereas my early works echoed the cries of the past, this work was an expression of my liberation from pessimism and my introduction to Nietzschean sublimation, Frankfurt School critical theory, Bourdieu's reflexive epistemology, and what I would summarize as thinking-outside-the-box without forgetting that we will all ultimately return to the box, quite a poetic reinterpretation of Plato's Cave.

Returning to both of these journals and having explored myself through this first module, only now did I saw how much I grew from being this angsty critic of everything existing into this enlightened critic that was not afraid to question his own convictions. I went from being a somber thinker to a vivid one who saw uncolored walls to be painted rather than bleak walls to be lambasted. As I write my research article drafts today, I will always find time to pay homage to the unpublished works that helped me explore who I was, who I am, and who I wanted to be.]]> 2021-10-16 05:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1820768827 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1821184206 My two favorite quotes are "Life is like riding a bicycle to keep your balance you must keep moving" and "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.".  These quotes are a constant reminder of my strengths  and the fruits of my labor. While I could have easily made a collage with a universe or a bike to symbolize my inner strength, I created a collage more personal to me that represents my achievements, motivations, and goals which is fueled into fruition by my innerstrengths.
Like a bike, I always keep moving forward towards the future for hope and love of learning. In the collage, I choose the boy happy even with his small incremental achievements because he looks on the brighter side of things as he is filled with hope.  Another is that I chose a picture that represents friends, knowing that they come and go but with kindness, I always look for life long friends. On the other corner, I choose. a simple productive desk which reminds me that as I move forward, fairness allows me to see the bigger picture of things.
As the universe conspires in aiding my dreams to come true, I chose a stethoscope because of my dream to become a physician and that with my strength in the love of learning, I strive for it because of interest. Another object is a mirror because of the truthfulness I bring to the table.]]> 2021-10-16 14:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1821184206 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1837969946 Excerpt:
A strength of mine is kindness and I treat it as how a water is to a flower. The more of it I give, the more I help it grow. With that, I must always remind myself to share love, inspiration, and appreciation to others and to myself.]]> 2021-10-23 13:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1837969946 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1848027124 This is a rap verse from my song Peter, from my debut album Demos. It reminds me of how I use creativity to bring awareness to issues that others don't wanna seem to talk about. I guess it could also be an example of my bravery in doing so heh. Homophobia, racism, extrajudicial killings here- I talk about them all in one song and spread a message of hope for those who have been tormented by the hatred. I want to use my strengths for the greater good of this world, because this is a place worth fighting for. I believe that my creativity and bravery (for example) can help other people realize the strengths in themselves, that they themselves are strong, if I could be too.]]> 2021-10-27 12:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1848027124 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1850901785 This is something I just made as a reminder to for me to take a deep breath. Sometimes I focus to much on my weaknesses and sometimes I pressure myself to become stronger in my strengths when in fact I just need to take things one at a time. Everything will be in its place, i just have to trust in myself and the process. I don't have to rush. I don't have to feel pressured. I can be at peace knowing that these strengths I will build more on will help me in the long run and it all takes patience. Some day I can be confident enough in my strengths and hopefully work on my other strengths other than my top 5. That way, I will be able to reach my full potential and become happy that I have fulfilled what I want to do. Whether this is on kindness, humor, spirituality, teamwork, or curiosity.]]> 2021-10-28 10:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1850901785 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1854921617 I can say that my strengths are comparable to puzzle pieces that complete my whole self. The images I put in each puzzle piece represent these strengths and interests, and they give meaning to my existence. Most of of these strengths I developed through time, as I learn more about myself and try new things that I haven't explored yet. As I grow and experience more events in my life, more puzzle pieces will be added, as they fit my personality.]]> 2021-10-30 00:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1854921617 https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1855461797 I believe I continue to inspire my students and fellow Taekwondo athletes because of my dedication. The etymological roots of the word dedication can be traced back to the Latin term dedicare which means “the giving of oneself to some purpose.” 

One of my inner strengths as a student-athlete is my total devotion to Taekwondo. Every training, I'm always the first one to arrive at our gym and the last to leave. I'm determined to put in the extra work to better myself. Many of my seniors especially my teammates were amazed at how genuinely I care about my progress as an athlete and my tutoring as a budding coach. I know that even the parents can also see my effort and initiative in serving our organization. With this inner strength I have, I hope athletes around me may feel inclined to do the same. 

For my creative output, I decided to make a word clout art. This summarizes the learnings and the love I have for my sport. ]]> 2021-10-30 12:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/guidancels/kx5ixrmabgz40ncv/wish/1855461797