Overcoming Opinions (SSC) by Diana delos Santos

dianadelossantos004 — 2021-12-14 03:09:44 UTC

Dasing, Athena Marie G. 10-Einstein

2021-12-14 03:49:00 UTC

I enjoy making art of different mediums like painting, digital arts, some design work, etc. Most people perceive me as being loud and over-share a lot but really, it's kind of my outlet of letting off steam. I'm not trying to be annoying but this has been my way of making myself feel lighter. I overshare a lot of random nonsense to avoid somehow talking about my own personal problems.

Yvonne Mari C. Belonio, 10-Pascal

2021-12-14 04:29:55 UTC

I like listening to music and watching movie reviews to widen my thoughts on certain topics. I like my alone time, but I also equally like being with other people, even if we're not talking and are just in the same space. I sometimes study astrology, but only because it's a good way to learn about other people. I believe astrology doesn't cover everything because, at the end of the day, our life is ours to make.

Efiah Nadine Fabella Narciso, 10-Pascal

efiahnadinenarciso — 2021-12-14 04:36:37 UTC

I don't have a "permanent talent." I only enjoy doing things I feel like doing and then lose interest immediately. I do, however, have consistency with a specific hobby. That is reading about history, contemporary issues, and random science articles. I feel like most people think I'm the kind of person that only talks about negative things since I'm not much of a talker. But really, world problems (and animal things) are the only topics I'm confident talking about.

Ken C. Pazziuagan, 10-Galileo

2021-12-14 06:12:27 UTC

I have no idea what has transpired in the last two years, and I deeply regret everything that has happened because I could have done more. I currently believe that everyone thinks I am an edgy and ignorant person, which is not the truth. I used to believe in nihilism, which is the belief that nothing truly matters, and each passing year is merely a gradual and painful countdown to the end of our lives, which we cover up with birthdays, making us oblivious to it. I even tried to end my suffering several times to no avail, which was quite naïve of me. I realized that we must enjoy this sensation while it lasts, and I spent the majority of my time acquiring new hobbies such as digital art (https://twitter.com/saucethyme) and instruments, as well as raising awareness that we must persevere in the face of adversity. I enjoy using some of my understanding of psychology to assist others. I usually just ask them to be themselves and vent their problems freely. Even if I am unable to provide a satisfactory answer to their problems, there is still a weight lifted from their shoulders, which is exactly what I needed in the past.
I also attempted to avoid philosophy for a while because my enthusiasm for the things I enjoy began to wane.

i dont know what i just typed but ok

Karla Klarizze B. Bucalon, 10-Pascal

2021-12-14 11:15:49 UTC

As the year goes by, my hobbies and interests keep adding up, I love listening to music, singing, cooking, writing poems & songs, editing, reading, watching a bunch of series, etc. It changes from time to time yet even with all of that, I haven't had anything that I'm best at, just average at everything. Some people say it's irritating that I don't have any particular interest, preference, or taste in anything, but I somehow love that about myself. Most people assume that I am too moody, annoying, delusional, overly dramatic & sensitive, and too passionate with the things/people I love.. which is true, except delusional since I'm completely aware that I'm merely living in my daydream. I like being alone more than socializing because of personal reasons, also since I am having a hard time talking to people personally or publicly speaking/reciting because of my anxiety, plus, I get tired of just opening my mouth (it's easier to type what I'm saying) also the reason why I don't express everything I want to say when I'm speaking. Actually, I have never enjoyed living my life since I started high school, but lately, I've felt genuine happiness and validation little by little because of someone's existence. ^^ And since meeting that person I've grown to love and accept myself including the people surrounding me and overcome the hardships with ease. ><

Luis Joaquin G. Sta. Maria, 10-Einstein

2021-12-14 23:47:58 UTC

To be honest, I really don't have any main hobbies that I can point out. I just enjoy what I'm doing at the time being and then move on to another one when I find something more interesting. It's as simple as that. But if there is one thing that really stands out for me, I usually take time and effort when doing it because I know that I genuinely enjoy this thing.
For now, my hobbies are probably similar to any other teen I have ever met, like reading stories and fanfics. Besides that, I do like writing stories too. I also play games which are mainly rhythm and gacha ones. Listening to music especially everything under the spectrum of Vocaloid is probably one of my favorite pastimes.
Socializing ain't really my cup of tea, but when I do interact with other people, I make sure that I show the best of me in front of them. I could say that I have many friends that I could trust. I also have friends from other countries that I met online, and it's really fun chatting and playing games with them.
Throughout the years, many things have changed within me, and it's just a matter of time where everything will change again. But I have l learned to cope with it and to accept everything as it is. Because when I do, I become more grateful for who I am and what I represent

Elwen Kyle S. Cervantes, 10-Galileo

2021-12-15 12:57:56 UTC

For the past four years of my life, I've been interested in music and films. That's why I like listening to music and watching movies/series in my free time. I also love to dance, sing, and act even though others would say that I'm not good at it. Other people, especially my family, would tell me that I'm always trying my best in everything and would make me feel that I'm not good at anything. In the past, I'm always hurt by those statements but, as I've aged and matured, I realized and understand that being trying hard is not a bad thing. It's just that I want to do my best in everything that I want to do and it makes me more passionate about doing something I love. Most people would assume that I'm indifferent about the people and things around me because I like to spend time alone and disconnect with social media frequently. But, I always care for the well-being of the people I cherish, and what's happening to my surroundings always interests me. It's just that I don't often share my opinions about certain topics and just keep discussing them in my mind. Moreover, I realized that for the years that have passed, I had regretted a lot of things that I've done more than be thankful for the things that I've achieved and received. I kept not believing in myself, which led me to drowned in the deepness of distress. For the present and the future, I want to appreciate more of myself and be satisfied with the things that I have than appreciating more of others. In that way, I can improve myself better and inspire others that there is no adversity that we cannot face and overcome.

Eunice Faith J. Saliot 10 - Pascal

2021-12-17 17:12:51 UTC

Well, hello there! Let us start off with my hobbies, which are mainly watching vlogs on YouTube, listening to music, making music through the guitar, and watching K-dramas. These are my hobbies for the past few years, and it is still what makes me happy now. Aside from these, I always have the eagerness to explore what other new hobbies I can get into that I can be able to learn more about myself, so that actually means that I have a lot of interests. I think that if people will be able to meet me for the first time, I don't think that it will be a surprise for them to know what are the things that I like to do. It is because it is very evident from the way that I look, talk, act, and think. But as I observe, there are people who think that I am very studious, serious, and someone who is very reserved. This is true, but not all the time. I mean there are times when I wouldn't want to study for an exam, and the also times where I would be on full 'study-mode'. There are times when I would just have fun all-day not worrying about the deadlines. And if I have to say or open up about something, I would say it. Also, people see me as someone who always thinks about acads (academics). School and grades are actually a big part of my life, but it is not my everything. In shorter words, it may look like that I am the 'nerdy' type, but there is actually more fun in me. There is something in me that I still want for myself to know about, and not show to others. Despite this, I am doing my absolute best to connect with others, and I always try to bring out a positive mood to the people around me. As I grow older, the more I enjoy myself and I get to express myself better. I still have a long way to go, but I am excited for the 'Eunice' that I am going to be in the future. 💖

Christian James D. Lentija, 10-Einstein

lentijachristian64 — 2021-12-19 18:30:56 UTC

For now, I would say my hobbies gear towards listening to music, watching random videos on the internet, trying out dance tutorials, and writing any sort of literature like songs, poems, and stories. Not to say that these are the only activities that I do in my everyday life, but I guess the thought of these activities are the ones that I enjoy the most can be applied in this case.
Usually, I hear comments about me that I am a hard worker in terms of studies, that I am the type of student to review lessons early, never get failing marks from the activities that I pass, and never procrastinate in all of my school works. Not that these types of statements are bad ones, but it is more of a stereotype than a fact. It is more of an oversimplified image of mine than the real things that really do happen in the reality.
With all honesty, I really hate hearing words or pieces of stuff saying that I can already take a rest from my school activities because I could already guarantee the best marks on them. It is like disregarding the real efforts that I always try to put in each and every activity that I do, as well as gearing up with those stereotypes that I never and can never experience to fail in my whole educational career. To conclude entirely, those comments must not really be put next to my name because I am not really the student to keep in mind that studies must always be prioritized, that rest must always be the next of doing school works. As a student, I still experience some sort of laziness. I still experience failures in terms of the activities that I put all my efforts into. It still does happen in me that sometimes, I am not satisfied with my works.
Christian James D. Lentija must not be a stereotype of "only-good-grades-matter". I can still do things outside the field of study. I still have more skills to show the world rather than "only being intelligent".

Arielle Judd D. Esmeralda, 10-Einstein

2021-12-20 12:52:16 UTC

I am keen to try new interests, but I only like doing them for a short time before losing interest. It fluctuates from time to time, but despite this, I haven't got anything that I'm particularly good at; I'm simply mediocre at everything. I do, however, have continuous activities like journaling, reading, exercising, listening to music, and playing online games. Most people mistake me for being silent, snarky, constantly irritated, preferring to be alone, wholly organized, and arrogant since I am shy and bewildered by the sudden change. However, I am planned and reserved at times. Whenever I am comfortable or completely adjusted, I am the polar opposite; I am loud or quiet depending on my mood, impatient, overshare a lot, and dependable.

Mishka A. Yap, 10 - Einstein

2021-12-20 19:33:27 UTC

I never had much time for my hobbies before the pandemic began, I was always busy with school. But once I became too bored during quarantine, I began to regain my motivation to draw, paint, and craft things out of paper again! I even started learning digital arts and came to love the medium during this time despite some difficulties. Reading fanfics, playing video games, scrolling through social media, listening to music, and watching shows are the hobbies that don't require much effort from me which is why they are the hobbies that I do the most. My hobbies never really change because I'm scared of failure and I often stick to things that I'm decent at doing, I'm always dissatisfied with the artworks that I make and because of that, I sometimes avoid my hobbies that involve art since I always feel like I'm not improving and just wasting my time and energy.
Others often criticize and misunderstand me because of my poor socializing skills and naturally loud voice. If I ever unknowingly wronged anyone, I want to apologize and explain myself to them when I get the chance. I'm still trying to improve myself in all aspects and I look forward to seeing how much progress I will make in the future.

Sophia Nicole S. Zuñiga, 10 - Pascal

sophianicolezuniga — 2021-12-21 09:14:02 UTC

Hello everyone! I’m Sophia Nicole S. Zuñiga and for the past 2 years of pandemic, I would say that my hobbies are mostly about reading and watching movies online. Many things have been changed since the time we have a normal life that we’re living with. The hobbies that I’ve liked the most were reading books about life lessons or quotes that would inspire me as a whole being. Through these things, I’ve learned more things that I would definitely apply in the future. Aside from that, watching Korean movies or series where I find happiness and education at the same time are the leisure activities I am doing while I am at home. Accomplishing these things made me realize the essence of our path in our life and the importance of the life we used to have before. As a student, some may thought of me as a quiet and introverted person once they first see me but inside I am literally one of the most noisy and talkative students in our class. Especially when I’m with my closest friends, I would totally burst in talking and in communicating with them. Even though we’re having online classes and speaking through online, my personality didn’t change and I am still the student you could hear many blocks away from our classroom. But it’s not always permanent, I would be quiet and behave at some times but after the sun rises again, I would be back talking cheerfully with my friends or family. In this coming 2022, I am a bit sad because of the sudden changes that occur in the past 2 years but still I am happy that in just a short moment, I have able to see my loved ones and my friends outside. This year, some policies have been taken down and transporting to many places has improved compared to last year. Within these changes, I was able to grab the chance of seeing my relatives from far away and my friends in school after two years. For me, it is the most memorable moment that I would treasure forever. I hope this year coming is successful and bountiful lives that are waiting for each of us. Let’s claim the positive energy this year of 2022, Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!

Aeoun Reiyukee R. Dela Cuesta, 10 - Pascal

aeounreiyukeedc — 2021-12-21 10:03:15 UTC

People can always tell that I'm an extrovert in nature. I always move around and talk a lot with people. Basically, I love interacting with others. Although I enjoy being surrounded by them, there are times where I want to be alone and enjoy the silence. When this happens, I usually drawback on everyone, and my friends would misunderstand, thinking I got mad at them. Then so, I would explain to them what happened, and everything would be okay again.
I cherish every relationship I have with my friends and family. I always want to be there for them at all times and help them whenever they're struggling. I am terrified to lose someone important and be left alone. That's why I always think that being there all the time will make it impossible to happen.
When it comes to my hobbies, listening to music and reading fictional stories are the ones that remained. As the pandemic began, I found myself growing to love cooking and k-pop more. I also began to love fashion. I really like how I present myself beautifully every chance I get. Overall, I like to keep things the way they are for now because this point in my life is the happiest of them all. Past situations and issues held me back for so long that I want to enjoy this freedom as much as I wanted to. But when the time comes and I'm ready for changes in my life, I will surely open new doors for myself.

Princess Kazumi N. Labrador, 10 - Pascal

2021-12-23 06:12:45 UTC

People often see me as an extrovert since I do talk a lot online and interact with some people that I know. But the truth is that I only become confident talking to other people virtually or online, since I don't get to meet them face to face. I would personally say that I am more of an introvert. I prefer being alone and doing the things that I like to do like watching shows and vlogs, reading stories, cooking and trying different dishes, and listening to some music. There are also a lot of people that I have met who thought that I was a snob. However, as we spent time knowing each other, they found out that I'm just too shy to talk to people and that I'm awkward towards people that I am not close with. Even though I often have some trouble socializing, I still try my best to make them more comfortable around me and have an interesting conversation. As of now, I'm still figuring out what my talents are and trying different things until I find the things that I am good at and at the same time I can enjoy doing.

Dominic Gian Louis E. Correa 10-Galileo

2021-12-23 06:30:05 UTC

Hello everyone, I am Dominic Gian Louis E. Correa and ever since the pandemic I have had new hobbies and interests. Before the pandemic my hobbies were only playing games by myself and watching YouTube videos, but after the pandemic hit and I was getting bored, now I have developed new hobbies such as reading manhwas, mangas, light novels, and playing more with friends. As you can see, I am very introverted because I think that going outside is a hassle for me when I could be more productive inside by focusing on my academics and having fun on my own instead. But that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy spending time with my friends, I actually enjoy spending time with them whether it be online or in real life. I think that the pandemic is a blessing in disguise for me because I wouldn’t have had the time to develop myself, grow closer to my friends, and spend time on my hobbies if everything were to be normal. I also have met friends that I am able to care of and for them to take care of me.

Charize Angela D. Alipio, X-Pascal

calipio37155 — 2021-12-23 19:33:22 UTC

Most of the time I like to talk to my friends and family about random things that happened in my everyday life, since it makes me feel more comfortable among them. My favorite thing to do is watching movies, series, or anime in my spare time, and my hobby is drawing, which I do when I have some strong emotions or want to replicate attractive things. Some people think I'm an extrovert, loud, or outgoing person, but I'm not sure because I enjoy spending a lot of time alone and don't want to socialize with others. I want to keep my life to just a few friends and family, but I'm glad if someone will come into my life and see what the future holds.

Karl Justin B. Caparangca 10 – Galileo

2021-12-25 11:31:37 UTC

Hello everyone, my name is Karl Justin B. Caparangca, and other people often say that I am unapproachable and unfriendly because I always have a so-called “frown” on my face. I personally think that this is false because I think that my expression is just a neutral or normal look, and I just don’t like to smile for no reason.

Another misconception about me is that my only hobbies are using social media, watching videos on YouTube, and playing games, especially Mobile Legends. In the past, I used to play Mobile Legends and join tournaments with my squad but, now I have already quit playing the game. Because of online classes, I received a computer. Because of this, I have also quit mobile gaming. Today, the games I mostly play with my friends on the computer are Valorant and League of Legends. During the pandemic, I have also developed new hobbies like watching anime, reading manga or web novels.

In the past, I used to be super shy and quiet. But now, I am more open and social with my friends and family. Even though I am introverted in nature, I think that spending time and talking with friends is very fun. Because of the pandemic, my friends and I call on Discord to chat or play multiplayer online games.

Now that I have become older, I realize that I still have a lot to learn about the world and myself.

Paula Maie C. Bustillo, 10-Einstein

107920150821 — 2021-12-28 02:15:54 UTC

I can say that my current interests revolve around writing stories, mainly about romance, and as well as reading about all sorts of things like historical icons and personalities. I also like watching shows and movies about historical monarchs I'm interested in to compare what was written in books and what was changed for cinematic effect. I also tend to practice video editing by making videos about shows, movies, and characters that I like. As I meet more people and discover new interests, a common first impression that people have about me is that I'm scary and unapproachable, and others have said to me that I look somewhat rude when I'm not smiling. In reality, I'm actually quite a sweet person who really likes and appreciate physical touch, especially hugs. I like being around people that I know and love, but I get exhausted from the social interaction very easily. I'm a good listener when it comes to other's feelings, experiences, and problems. I don't usually purposely avoid talking to people or replying to messages, but sometimes, I'm having a hard time with myself too and I want to stop worrying about others for a moment. I get complimented a lot regarding my academic success, and while that is usually nice, I find it rather pressuring and exhausting because it becomes imprinted in people's minds that that's just how I am. I have bad days too, and it sucks having to handle the disappointment that people show when they realize that I'm not perfect. I don't want to be scared of failing and making mistakes just because I'm caged in the idea that I'm the friend who always does everything well as a default setting.

Josef Benedict N. Danoy, 10-Pascal

2021-12-30 03:50:26 UTC

Hello, I may look energetic from the picture, but I assure you that I am 100% a shy kid. Aside from my shyness, I am a very responsible and hardworking student ;). My hobbies should be obvious from my personality and the picture that I placed in my post. Nothing interesting about my hobbies aside from drawing because I am just your average joe that loves to watch anime, play online games, read manga. But during this pandemic, I realized that I should really start thinking about life. Given to me this long pause in life, I was able to reflect on myself. I said to myself that I need to change my lifestyle, I need to work better, better grades and stuff but overall, thinking about all of these made me anxious. Until I realized that I am not alone, I have family and friends that I can depend on. I also started to pray and believe more in god. That's why I am thankful for all the lessons that I managed to learn even though I went through a lot as a child, a student, and a member of community.

Angel Gabrielle S. Cadano, 10-Einstein

2021-12-30 11:45:37 UTC

Hi I am Angel Gabrielle Cadano but my close friends calls me Gab. I really like writing poems, stories, and articles. I also love suspense and thriller movies. I am also interested in dressing up and I am willing to learn things related to fashion and make up. I would love to meet new friends but when new people meet me, they frequently describe me as intimidating or difficult to talk to, but I assure them that this is not the case. People may dislike me simply because I stare them out. They'll probably believe I'm making judgments about them, but I simply think they're absolutely beautiful. Some think I'm unconcerned about things, but who knows? Just kidding, I might cry myself to sleep thinking about their tone of talking! They also describe me as a serious and quite person but I assure them I am not, maybe I'm just spacing out. I am really jolly and noisy at times. I really love talking about things whether it's about your favorite color or your childhood trauma. I assure you that whatever it is I will just be here sitting, letting you be comfortable, waiting for you to open up. I enjoy talking about myself in order for others to be able to communicate about themselves as well. I had a lot of fun chatting about my favorite Wattpad fiction tales. I'd also like to speak about my coffee addiction. I'd also reveal my interests, loves, and dislikes so that people may learn more about me rather than conjure up false ideas in their minds.

Alyssa Jane M. Jordan, 10 - Einstein

402048150059 — 2021-12-30 19:24:27 UTC

Hello, everyone. My name is Alyssa Jane M. Jordan, I enjoy viewing a variety of things depending on my mood and I also enjoy watching movies, anime, and Korean dramas. Plus, I adore playing various instruments and painting and drawing various things. I am a fan of reading different things whenever I have spare time. To be honest, I don't really have a permanent hobby or interest, but those are the things I often do when I feel like doing them. People frequently mistake me for rude or hard to approach because my face is frightening when I am not smiling. I also believe that people around me presume that I am a person who is attempting to fit into a certain circle of people, and that they mistakenly believe that I am a modest and girly person in terms of my actions, which I am not. I'm simply frightened that if I show them a side of me that they don't see every day, they won't like me. Hiding that side of myself is exhausting, and I've grown accustomed to it to the point that I'm unsure of my own traits and characteristics. I am not very good at public speaking because I have a difficult time expressing myself and my opinions, which is why I usually keep my ideas and opinions to myself rather than share them. I am also very bad at speaking English, and I am afraid that if I make mistakes, people will laugh at me behind my back or degrade me simply because of that. I'm an awkward person who doesn't like to interacting with others unless we're really close, and I prefer to spend time with myself, my loved ones, and the things that bring me joy.

Ashleigh Faith V. Martinez, 10 Pascal

faithmartinez310 — 2022-01-01 12:20:05 UTC

Hi everyone : ) !

My name is Ashleigh Faith V. Martinez. I am just a normal girl who enjoys spending most of her time scrolling around social media and listening to music. I enjoy playing a few instruments such as guitar, ukulele, and kalimba. I know how to do limited calligraphy and hand-lettering styles, as well as video editing. These hobbies of mine constantly change because I tend to lose interest in something very quickly.

Relatives and people that I am close with often see me as a loud and talkative person, but in reality, I would always prefer to be alone and settle things all by myself. I always question and doubt everything that I do, and I feel that I am not good enough in everyone's eyes. I have a bad habit of changing my mood without any reason, which causes misunderstandings between me and my friends or family members. I can also say that I am a sensitive person, and even small words can make me feel wretched for a long time. I regret a lot of things that I have done in the past, and I always think that I could have done something better. I grew up under a weight in my back, and pressure drains me a lot, especially towards academics and social standards.

As I do some self-realizations for my actions in the past few years, I noticed that I am unlike any other people, and I also have a lot of toxic traits. Moving forward towards a new year, I would try to change myself for the better. I would try to start everything by improving my self-esteem and how I act towards my peers. I would forever be thankful for the blessings and abilities that God has given me. Other than Him, I am also very thankful for my family and group of friends that stood up by my side even at my lowest times. I would keep in mind that I am the only one who can draw the path of my life and it is up to me to decide my future.

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." -- 1 Corinthians 10:31

Janisse Gwen S. Tolentino, 10-Einstein

2022-01-03 02:35:31 UTC

I can say that I get interested in things easily, as long as it is enjoyable. As time passed, I also lost interest in the things I used to be interested in. My hobbies are reading books, watching movies, listening to music, and playing online games. Most people would say that I am snobby because of my look, but it is the opposite of what I am since I am humble and always treat the people around me equally. Some say that I am the type of person who is judgemental just because of the way I stare. But in reality, I am just spaced out and didn't have any intention. Some people would also say that I am a perfectionist, but I can't deny that sometimes I am a perfectionist, but not all the time, especially if I am in a hurry or not motivated. I am used to this kind of misconception, but I didn't take it in an awful way. I, too, would have many misconceptions about myself if I were a random person.

Shariel Ann M. Pontepedra, 10-Einstein

2022-01-03 08:57:53 UTC

Good day everyone! My name is Shariel Ann M. Pontepedra and I'm currently 15 years old. Honestly people always thought that I'm an extrovert person because I really talk a lot and they always see me with a friend whenever I go out but the truth is I'm not really good at interacting with other people. I bad at communicating with others because I'm always afraid to speak out my opinion specially if I know that it might possible hurt them. I can't also start a conversation with other people because I always feel like they will just ignore me. Also, I'm afraid talking and interacting with other people knowing that they might just misunderstand me and hate me in the end. I may always tell to go take some risk but honestly I myself is afraid to take some risk. To make it simple I'm kind of a hypocrite person because I often tell my friends the things that even I myself is afraid to do or try.

My relatives and friends always thought that I'm smart so I'm really scared to get a low grade knowing that it might disappoint them. Actually I'm also afraid to talk to others in English because I know how much I suck in English grammar so whenever they ask me for help in English I always end up panicking in my mind knowing that I might not be able to help them.

To make everything simple I'm an overthinker and I'm afraid of a lot of things even though my friends and family always thought that I'm not afraid of anything because I always say yes in everything they ask me simple because I'm afraid that if I say no they might say hate me or feel bad being rejected and I don't want anyone to feel that way. I am also childish and I believe that almost everyone is aware of that but lately I prefer being alone in a room just watching or reading and listening to music.

Van Ian D. Mateo, 10-Einstein

2022-01-04 02:12:03 UTC

Good day everyone! My name is Van Ian D. Mateo, and it's been a really tough time since the pandemic but I've gained new friends along the way, I developed new relationships that helped me go through hardships and I really appreciate it. I'm a shy person when it comes to strangers but when I'm with my friends, I'm really extroverted. I shake most of the time even when doing normal things especially when I'm nervous about something. I procrastinate a lot but there are times when I'm very productive. When I want to waste time, I mostly play video games and watch an anime series. You may see me as a grumpy person but I'm just really not that socially active with people who I don't know yet. During elementary, I don't really have that many friends because I can't easily interact with people but now in high school, I've become more open with everyone and let them become friends with me if they want.

Neil Francis R. Espinosa 10 Galileo

2022-01-04 02:16:56 UTC

Hello everyone, my name is Neil Francis R. Espinosa. I have develop a new set of skills and interests during pandemic. My hobbies also expanded during this time. My hobbies are playing League of Legends and Starcraft II and communicating with my friends online. I have also developed my interest of reading manhwas, webtoons, and manga. As well as watching Kdramas, listening to kpop and synthpop, and collecting kpop merchandise.
Because of the pandemic, I have improved my social skills and I was able to make new friends along the way. Some people thought I was introverted but I am not.
I am a very hard-working person and I finished pokemon fire red in 6 hours. I also did a speed run from unranked to bronze using only jungle zed to prove that the champion is easy. I also am a speed runner in minecraft, beating it with friends in only 10 minutes. I'm are very persistent and I'm are meticulous in the work that I do.

Josiah Gabriel A. Gagasa, 10-Galileo

2022-01-04 02:25:37 UTC

Hello and good day. I am Josiah Gabriel A. Gagasa since the pandemic started I gained new hobbies that I never thought I will have an interest in. Before the pandemic, I always took care of my health and I always exercised by playing basketball with my friends. Unfortunately, it's been 2 years since I played basketball which had a big impact on my health. Before the pandemic I can maintain a conversation with a stranger, now I have difficulties when talking to strangers. I retained some of my hobbies back then but I developed a lot of new hobbies while the pandemic. Back then I hated reading now I read a lot of manhwa or mangas. I never thought I would gain these hobbies but I did. I also gained new friends and I also strengthened old bonds I had with my friends and families. I learned how to play online games other than mobile games. Now I learned to play First person games such as Valorant and CS:GO I also learned how to play League of Legends because of my friends. I am very lazy but there are days that I am quite productive. I finish most of my learning tasks when I'm productive. People may know me as an extrovert and a very loud person but I really am with my friends.

Precious Jasmine R. Aseron, 10-Pascal

2022-01-04 02:35:36 UTC

Hiiiii!

I never really had a constant hobby growing up. I have a long list of hobbies I do and have done throughout the years, but my current interests revolve around reading books, knitting clothes, making art, and listening to music. I really love creating something. There’s something so fascinating seeing art, a piece of clothing, or even a thoroughly-made playlist for specific scenarios, and being so proud of yourself for making it. Furthermore, my relaxation in reading books, reading in general, has only occurred a few years ago. Back then, I cannot even stand reading anything, but right now, I cannot spend a day where I don’t read something for an hour or two.

To be quite honest, I don’t have a clear view of how other people view me. I know sometimes I can be too closed off and up-tight, while sometimes I can be too loud and open to my surroundings. I can only say that my personality varies from person to person, and I mostly have more energy for people I am close with. I suspect some think my days revolve around academics, and I even heard once that they thought I was boring because I never do anything but read, study, and try to achieve perfectionism in every aspect of my life. Yes, most of those opinions are true but school is not always my main interest especially during this pandemic. I still suffer from crippling perfectionism but I do my best to change my views and not let it hinder me from enjoying other things.

One interesting fact about me is that I almost rarely get angry. Maybe I get upset at my family and friends a couple of times, but in most cases, I never really rage and hold grudges to other people. Despite that, I do think that some people still think of me as rude and impolite. As I said earlier, I am very silent and timid to other people I am not close with. In most cases, I do want to socialize with everyone, but sometimes I just don’t have enough energy to talk and have fun. I hope this coming year I can be kinder and more approachable to people, especially because I am not even a shy person to begin with. One of my personal goals for 2022 is to meet and be friends with a lot of new faces.

All in all, almost all the things people think about me are true. I don’t really have any secrets, and what I say and show about myself to other people is all the truth. I am an ambivert, I have many hobbies, I (kinda) like school, I like perfection, and I contentedly enjoy life once in a while. I can say that I really enjoyed this activity. I am so happy that I got the chance to know and understand more about the people I spent my high school life with. ♥

Jeisha Ysabelle D. Bande, 10-Einstein

2022-01-05 06:40:47 UTC

Hello! Hi!! Mabuhay!!!

My name is Jeisha Ysabelle D. Bande, but you can call me Jeish for short. I have accumulated a ton of hobbies during this quarantine like baking, singing, journalling and painting, but I can't say that I'm exceptionally good at anything. I like listening to music while doing small tasks like cleaning my room or taking a huge dump in the toilet. I also like collecting small tokens and adding it to my bullet journal to serve as a memory that I can gladly look back on. I love watching variety shows as well as humorous vlogs on youtube especially before going to sleep.

As for my personality, I can say that for the most part I just reciprocate the energy a person offers to me. I have a trait that I'm only good to the people who are also good to me. I also just stick to a small group or circle of friends since I believe that quality is more important than quantity.

In terms of the small things I encounter in life, nothing makes my day more than drinking my regular iced coffee while binge watching k-dramas on netflix. Another thing is I buy things impulsively, because you will never know if those things will come in hand on the weirdest situation possible.

I can also say that I'm not very intelligent but I'm also not dumb if that makes sense. During this pandemic, I'm embarrassed to say that I have not retained a single lesson that I can somehow "effectively use" on the real world.

Also, people tend to picture me as the person who cannot take anything seriously. Although this statement is somehow true, I can be very flexible with the vibe I can give especially if someone assigns me to become more reserved and calm.

Claribel Lois C. Lumabi, 10- Galileo

loislumabi19 — 2022-01-05 10:19:54 UTC

Good day! I am Claribel Lois Lumabi, 15 years old. Before the pandemic, I had a lot of friends. And I am very loud, especially when I'm with them. That seems like a very long time ago, but It's just almost two years. When the pandemic started, many things happened and changed. Everyone is not allowed to go outside. It seems like we're not free. During the pandemic, I spent my time watching different movies/series. I can only communicate with my friends through social media. But when months passed, I became quiet. I stopped talking with some friends and also stopped expressing myself more. That happened because I noticed some changes with them. At first, I am not okay with that. But as time pass I learned to accept that all things change, that nothing is permanent. I realized that it is also fun being alone. I found peace by just sitting alone, watching movies, eating, and such. I am now satisfied with a few friends and my family. Now that I am already coping with the changes, I am also changing myself for the better.

Wilfred Fidel R. Centeno, 10-Pascal

2022-01-09 07:59:00 UTC

I'm Wilfred Fidel R. Centeno, and I'd like to introduce myself. "Wendel" is my nick name. I enjoy writing stories and poetry, however my interest and passion for the things I enjoy do fade over time. It's because I'm a perfectionist with unrealistic expectations of myself that my capabilities begin to deteriorate. I enjoy fantasy and romantic films, and I'm currently debating whether I want to go into law or medicine in the future. I'm working on improving my life decisions and striving to be a better person every day.

I have no idea what other people think of me; I guess they regard me as a sensitive individual, so they sugarcoat their comments while I'm around. They had no idea that I am just timid but brave enough to accept any statements that might upset me and defend myself when being oppressed. I tried to find out what some of my friends thought of me at first, and the majority of them indicated that I am intimidating at first, but I am actually a social butterfly who enjoys making connections. Someone called me a narcissist after we had a political disagreement; I didn't take it seriously because I know it's not true and they clearly don't want to take my side just because I am a "minor".I am aware that my stances are not always correct, but I am willing to learn from others and consider other ideas. If there's something wrong with me or what I just stated, I always try to point it out.

To be honest, I have no idea who I am, but I am attempting to learn more about myself. I believe in astrology, karma, and the existence of Gods. I'm an active feminist and pro-choice because I used to be a misogynist, homophobic, and toxic religious person who understood that my beliefs were incorrect and decided to educate myself. I am a go-with-the-flow type of person who has learnt to reciprocate how others treat me as a defense and coping mechanism.

I frequently feel out of place since the topics or activities I enjoy are more unique than others'; you might find me zoning out in a corner. During the pandemic, I developed confidence about my physical appearance and learnt to distinguish between those who are good for me and those who are not.

Overall, my past has made me stronger and better, and my present has the potential to brighten my future. I am hoping for a brighter future for the world.

Aaron John S. Quizon, 10-Pascal

2022-01-31 12:29:43 UTC

Good day! I am Aaron John S. Quizon, and I am here to briefly introduce myself. First off, you can also call me by my nickname, "AJ". Some of my interests include listening to music, watching movies, and reading books. Moving on with my studies, while I have decided the strand that I want to take for next year, I honestly am not yet sure with the college course that I want to take over two years, because personally I think that I am someone that constantly changes interests in such a short amount of time. So for now, I'm just trying to enjoy the enjoy the present and remain grateful for everything that I have right now

About other people's opinion of me, however, I do think that people always think of me as someone that is extremely annoying and noisy, which, while I am actually sometimes, I can say that as much as I can, I always try to maintain my volume when I know that I might disturb our nearby seatmates. For some reason, I am also misunderstood because of my poor socializing skills, especially with some of our classmates here in our section, which for me might just be mainly because of my innate awkwardness when conversing with anyone in general, especially when I am in public. Overall, while most of these impressions are slightly negative, I totally understand where the others are coming from when formulating these opinions about me, because beforehand, we probably do not know each other as much as we could if we start to talk or be closer as friends.

Lexer Ivan M. Ortega 10 - Einstein

2022-02-06 13:43:32 UTC

Playing games, particularly first-person shooter games, is one of my favorite pastimes. I'm not sure what it is that keeps me occupied. FPS games have always satisfied me. Aside than that, I enjoy playing Genshin Impact because it is one of the more grindy games, but the story constantly keeps me engaged. Watching YouTube videos (simply random videos) and listening to music are two more pastimes. I enjoy scrolling over Facebook as well.

Since the pandemic, I've become more introverted in terms of my personality. I used to be shy with other people, but I still have close friends. I have also friends who I met through online games rather than in person. It's always a fun speaking to or chatting with them. I was an extroverted person back then. In our classroom, I was a disturbance. Everyone know me to be compassionate and generous at all times, and I always am.

My personality has changed through time and over the years. However, I enjoy coping with others and being grateful for what I have. I've learnt to accept everything, and there's still a lot I do not really know about myself and reality.

Alecxis Amor C. Albano, 10-Einstein

401973150190 — 2022-02-16 18:38:24 UTC

Hello and Good day, my name is Alecxis Amor C. Albano, but you can call me Alex. Before the pandemic started, I was an extroverted kid who is very energetic, loud, and excited over everything. Some of my hobbies included playing video games, watching movies, and mostly eating. But since the pandemic happened, a lot about me has changed including my hobbies, personality, lifestyle, and even my physical appearance. I became more introverted and started focusing more on myself since we are locked in our own homes, and I found a lot more new hobbies, like watching anime, cooking, exploring new genres of video games, and sometimes even go to the gym with my father and older brother.

Even though most of my classmates knew me as the loud and annoying classmate, this pandemic has changed me and showed me a different kind of me, the kind who is shy, who is timid and quiet, the kind who doesn't interact mostly with people around them. Honestly, I kind of miss the old me, where I'm just carefree and doesn't care what other people think about me so I could be just who I want to be. But still, I'm glad that people get to see my polar opposite, the introverted one.

Janze Carlstin R. Jardiniano, 10 - Einstein

2022-02-21 04:20:07 UTC

Good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight! I'm Janze Carlstin R. Jardiniano, and i'm fine with being called Janze.

I probably have a hundred hobbies that started during this pandemic, but most of them have been abandoned and kept inside my drawers, but I still do some every so often. I love drawing, painting and most things related to art. I also love reading, whether it be a 60 page manga or a 600 page long novel, I like it. I mostly like fantasy, sci-fi, and thriller, but on occasions romance too. Aside from reading, i also like watching films and TV shows in my spare time. I love listening to music, on the car, while doing school works, or while sleeping. I like most genres from most decades from classical to pop.

I also have some other interests. I really love traveling—taking nature trails, climbing mountains, and swimming in the sea. I also like photography and try to take pictures from time to time. I don't have a specific favorite food but I do like Japanese, Italian, Filipino, and Indian cuisine.

I can't really explain my personality, I usually just try to match the people I'm with. Just before the pandemic, I was probably very loud, energetic, and kind of chaotic. However, this pandemic has taught me to be calm, so I've started to quiet down, chat only with my inner circle, and find ways to be peaceful. On the downside though, my social battery gets easily exhausted now. Just a simple chat outside tires me even though I was used to do that for hours on end.

On opinions about me —before, I was really sensitive about what other people thought, especially when I was just trying to fit in early on. I still kind of do. Fortunately though, I have met wonderful people and shared experiences, thoughts, and stories with them. They taught me to be confident, free, and to avoid unnecessary hate. I still do accept people's opinions, but rather than seeking it in and letting it absorb me, I use it to my advantage, finding things I could improve on so I can be better for myself and to others.

I have no idea what will happen in the coming months, hopefully a nice end to the pandemic, and a new start to life. I have grown so much during the past two years, and I hope to grow so much more.

Maria Jhabrielle Anne Mondares, 10-Einstein

2022-02-21 04:20:39 UTC

Nose stuck in a book, writing my feelings and thoughts away, those were the activities I mostly did growing up. Year after year, I discovered new things that interest me such as watching documentaries, reality shows, painting, unsolved crime mysteries, playing games, and a lot more. I tend to not care about something unless they benefit me which shows that I am not adventurous really. This is actually connected to the fact that I am often inconsistent and easily distracted which makes me lose interest in things quickly to the point that I don't even try them.

Now, if we talk about family, mine is a bunch of artists, they have this immense passion for the field of arts and their creativity is within the colors, shapes, and shades, which I did not receive. This thought alone gives me pressure because they had never praised a work I did when I was young, but growing up I learned to take that criticism into mind which now helps me in producing projects that are better than what I did as a young girl. This made me learn that we are not really born with talents but it takes courage to cultivate this gift.

Often talkative and cheerful, I am usually mistaken as someone who may be childish or someone who can not take things seriously. In reality, I am someone who prefers to hold leadership roles over a group and is approached a lot by people in time of their needs. The cheerful person people see outside is actually an eldest daughter raised by her grandmother in a broken family and who strives for her brothers' future and is often told to act prim and proper instead of someone "sunny". Usually, I get comments like I'm comfortable to talk to or that I am like a sun which actually pressures me because it makes me feel like I can't show any other emotions other than happiness which is hard because I am someone who's expressive.

Eventually, I learned that I do not have to condone to what people think of me. To add, I actually really enjoy taking creative criticisms into account now and isn't afraid to show people my work written or drawn, which is a big thanks to the best people I met in high school that taught me a lot of things without them even realizing.

Jasper Ed T. Barcenilla, 10 - Galileo

2022-02-21 05:19:03 UTC

Hello, everyone. I am Jasper Ed T. Barcenilla, and the pandemic had a huge impact on me. When I learned that classes would be suspended for a week, I was excited because I would be able to play basketball and exercise because I have always wanted to be healthy, but the pandemic prevented me from doing so. Because of the pandemic, I gained a lot of hobbies, such as playing video games, reading books, watching anime, and listening to K-pop music. I never knew that I would have an interest in these kinds of hobbies. I have the entire day to spend with my family and do the things that we enjoy. I also made several internet buddies. My friends mistook me for an introvert since I rarely spoke to them, but I was never an introvert. It's just that I was too lazy to talk with them. But now, I am happy that we had the closeness that we had before when we were seeing each other face-to-face.

Andrei Chad S. Brugada 10 - Einstein

2022-02-22 17:11:06 UTC

Before the pandemic, I was an extroverted person, loud, cheerful, and chaotic just like everybody. My hobbies include playing with friends within our area. But when the pandemic hits. I became more introverted, lesser friends, and became shyer.
I mostly spend my time playing multiplayer games like League of Legends, Valorant, Mobile legend, and many more. I like the intense action going on in these games. I also like surfing the internet, watching streams, Netflix series, drama, and anime.
Even though my personality has drastically changed, I am grateful for the people around me when the times get challenging and I doubt myself.

Krizzia Kaye G. Capistrano, 10-Einstein

2022-02-23 13:33:42 UTC

G'day! I am Krizzia Kaye G. Capistrano, and you can call me Kaye. Well actually, I don't care too much about names, you can call me Krizzia, Kaye, Kay, or whatever your heart desires.

I'm a very extroverted person, if I do say so myself. I can't deny the fact that this personality of mine is stereotypically known to be expressive, an open book to be exact. I am also aware of how straightforward I can be especially if the situation doesn't correlate to my knowledge and morals. But although extroverts can be typically all over the place, I do save my energy from time to time, and I can be more reserved in terms of setting boundaries on what personal matters I can and cannot share towards other people.

In terms of my hobbies, it is no secret that I love bullet journaling as well as doing and learning various hand letterings. If I have more time away from my studies, I also venture in the realm of traditional painting. Although I've been juggling these hobbies since God knows how long, I can't proudly say that I'm exceptionally good at any of them, but rest assure that I do at least try my very best when I get the chance to do one of them. I'm also a huge fan of just sitting around and watching various tv shows and movies ranging from the typical dramas with a dash of romance, or if I'm feeling quirky, a thriller or even horror movie would just do the trick!

In terms of my academic history, I have been an honor student since I started school and this had set the expectations that the people around me have. Though I wouldn't say that I am smart, I also have difficulties in understanding certain topics in school, but again, as I've said earlier, I always try my absolute best into acing all of my academic requirements.

With all challenges that I faced during this pandemic, I have changed for the better and have survived with the help of my friends and family. I was very outgoing before, but now, I learned to tone it down a bit. I would also say that I became a better listener and the way I act is always executed with a good purpose. I may not know what the future holds, but I hope it would be better for every one of us. Being inside the house for such a long time may have changed the way that I bond with people, but I wouldn't say that it is a bad thing because I could see for myself that that "change" can also be considered as a huge improvement.

Lord Rayhan S. Inocencio, 10-Pascal

2022-02-24 05:25:39 UTC

Hello everyone! I am Lord Rayhan S. Inocencio but you can call me whatever you want. I've been through a lot since the pandemic started. I have made a lot of new friends and gained new hobbies. Back then I used to be loud and energetic to my friends but I am extremely shy to other people that I am not close to. I also like to participate in different physical activities and sports. But now, I've developed new hobbies like reading manga or manwha, cooking and watching Kdramas. Throughout my experience, I've met a lot of people from different sections and they became my friends, we usually hang out and help each other online. I also became more social considering the fact that I was very introverted back then. I gained a 5.1 million bounty in Blox fruits while spamming "EZ" and earned the title "Celestial swordsman" and the "Beware!" system message. I also reached radiant in valorant and challenger in League of Legends. My hobbies are the only things that changed since I am still an introverted person.

Sung Li R. Shin, 10 - Pascal

2022-02-24 05:43:12 UTC

Hello, my name is Sung Li Shin and people call me K-pop, Koreanboy by my friends but the truth is I don't know how to speak Korean. People thought I am good at Math because I am Korean but they are wrong because I am only half-Korean so I am only average at Math. Playing games is usual hobby I do whenever I have nothing to do and competitive games is my favorite genre of games as it makes me fired up and want to do my best in beating my enemies. Other hobbies I do when I don't feel like playing games are reading manga and watching anime. Despite having friends, I usually don't talk to them that much since I am busy grinding my rank in certain games and it doesn't mean that I don't want to talk to them. Overall, I think I changed a bit during pandemic because before I usually prioritize to chat with my friends when they chat me first but now I'll just try to end conversations as soon as possible to grind my rank in online games.

Alliana Dayne T. Alvior, 10- Galileo

2022-02-24 10:47:48 UTC

Hello everyone! My name is Alliana Dayne T. Alvior, and you can call me Yannah for short. I love listening to music, watching shows and movies, cooking, designing, editing, writing, and reading books. I also enjoy playing with my pets and scrolling through social media in my free time.

During elementary, I had difficulties keeping secrets, and I was the type of person who overshares everything with my friends. I can also say that I used to be an extrovert. But as soon as I started high school, everything changed. Most of the time, I prefer being alone. I began to hate loud noises, which is why I don't really talk much unless I have something important to say or when telling terrible jokes. On the other side, I finally learned how to romanticize life and appreciate even the smallest things, just like the sky, sunset, birds, trees and music.

Moreover, most of my friends may perceive me as someone who responds late most of the time, but the truth is I am very active on social media. I didn't intend to ignore them; I'm simply not a chatty person.

Throughout the years, I can tell that many things have changed. I started to hate things I used to love the most and adore the things I used to hate the most when I was younger. As of now, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of person I'll be in the future.

Alaisa May B. Vale, 10 - Pascal

2022-02-24 12:37:27 UTC

Hello everyone! My name is Alaisa May B. Vale. You can call me whatever you want but please don't call me May. I am 15 years old and my birthday is on June 11, 2006. I used to like reading and collecting books, but I became bored with reading so I decided to sell all of my books and begin collecting K-pop merchandise. In my collecting journey, I've met new people and new friends. Aside from collecting, I enjoy listening to music, eating, sleeping, and interacting with my friends. I'm a shy person so if we're not close, I won't make the first move until you do. But if I'm close to you, I am a loud and talkative person. I also don't share my problems and opinions with my family because I don't have enough confidence to say anything so I always reach out to my friends if I have something to say. As of now, I'm proud to say that I'm happy with my life.

Dianne R. Galve, 10-Einstein

2022-02-24 12:38:21 UTC

Hello, Good Day! I am Dianne R. Galve. Since the outbreak of the pandemic began, I've developed new interests in aspects that I never imagined I'd be interested in. I've always taken good care of myself and worked out on a regular basis. I can't think of any specific hobbies or diversions that I like. As long as it keeps me entertained, I'll continue doing whatever it is that I'm currently engaged in.

I established new relationships that assisted me in overcoming difficulties, and I am quite grateful for them. When it comes to meeting new people, I am a shy individual, but when I am with my friends, I become talkative. At this point, my interests are similar to those of any other young adults I've met, such as reading, for the time to be at most. I also enjoy playing online games that allow me to unwind and spend time when I'm bored. Especially late at night, it's difficult to imagine a more soothing activity than listening to music on the screen.

Despite the fact that I procrastinate a lot, there are periods of time when I am quite creative. As we approach the beginning of a new year, I would like to make an effort to transform myself into a better person. I would make an effort to begin boosting my self-esteem and how I interact with my colleagues. The older I get, the more I realize how much more I have to learn about myself and the world around me.

Pauline C. Banogon, 10 Galileo

2022-02-24 14:25:57 UTC

Hello, my name is Pauline C. Banogon! You can just call me by my name, Pauline. Some of my hobbies includes sketching, painting, and making digital art. As you can tell by my hobbies, I am interested in many forms of art and I also love making them.

I can say that the pandemic had helped me improve my art skills. Looking back, I had a really bad art style and anatomy. At the start of the pandemic, it was very boring and so I decided to watch some youtube videos about art and how to improve. I didn't think much of it and started to do it on a daily basis which greatly improved my art. I also created an art account which became pretty successful in my opinion. Sadly, I am inactive now and don't post much on that account.

I've asked my friends before what they thought of me when they first saw me and they all said the same thing, that I looked unapproachable. I honestly am scared of communicating with another person so it was a surprise when I heard that. It's also kind of sad knowing that I don't look friendly and could've had zero friends because of that. I guess it's because of the permanent frown on my face when I am relaxed and for having bored looking eyes.

Every year there is a change to all of us as a person. I am looking forward to seeing how I turn out to be in the future, hopefully I become even more better than I am today.

Kate Bernadine A. Dela Rosa, 10 - Galileo

2022-02-24 15:28:54 UTC

Hello everyone!! My name is Kate Bernadine A. Dela Rosa, and because my name is frequently mispronounced as Bernardine, you can just call me Kate.

I have had no consistent hobby from childhood to the present, but I currently enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and creating art. And during my quarantine, I spent the majority of my free time watching movies and TV shows to relieve the stress of my online classes.

The pandemic made plenty of new issues in my life. From a heavy workload at school to personal issues, but many blessings came into my life and greatly influenced who I am today.

I've improved throughout this two-year pandemic, and I can now say that I'm the best version of myself. This pandemic, in which we are not permitted to go out, allowed me to have a self-discovery, explore my deeper self, and change for the better. I had the opportunity to heal and reflect on my decisions, which enabled in the development of my self-esteem.

I am an ambivert, so I enjoy people's company, but there are times when I just want to be alone. However, these troubling times provided opportunities for new friendships and relationships with other people. I also gradually allowed myself to become more reliant on those around me and to be less hard of myself. My friend greatly helped me in experiencing various emotions and enjoying my high school life.

I'm sure there will be more challenges in the future, but I know I'm strong enough to handle it all. Simply believe in yourself, and you will overcome all obstacles. :))

Benedict S. Rodil (10 - Galileo)

2022-02-24 15:33:31 UTC

Warmest greetings! I am Benedict Rodil. Through 15 years I walked with wander, battling the bone of contention that runs over the rigid depths. Well, at least I'm grateful I'm still living, until today perhaps, but every day has been a rocky day.

Stepping aside, I am actually writing about how great it is since the day broke out, when the endemic arose. While it's actually becoming a more painful journey, giving rise to more and more questions about myself lately, I realized there are numerous doors of opportunities that lead to my sole discretion. I started to love listening to classical music more than ever, but I also recreate my bonds through mathematics and communiqués that entracted the virtual reality on my lap. In Math, I realized I begin to explore things outside the occiput of quantities and numbers, but also more on numerical reasoning and comprehension. Through music, they became my sage for comfort, it is soothing but it also gave me ways to figure out the most harmonious keys to continue my life streak.

I also begin getting the procurement to play around with words, which I denoted for myself lately, as well, meanwhile I do not want to think of it as any measure of intelligence, which I myself believed it's something crazier, but rather as a stream of thoughts I wish to ponder everyday. As a matter of fact, I actually found myself more voiceless than something immediate, with writing as the mere way I could clasp these thoughts clearly. Though I am wary of humility as a virtue, it's starting to shrink me quiet. Forgive me however, if any of these bother you so much as a reader.

Charlemagne S. Balang - 10 Einstein

Magnesb — 2022-02-26 07:58:31 UTC

Hola ladies and gentlemen! My name is Charlemagne S. Balang, you can call me Magne for short. I love cats and fish. Some of my hobbies are playing online games, editing, and browsing social media.

Since the pandemic started, I have discovered a lot of things in my personal interest. I enjoy listening to rock music and watching live streams on Facebook and Twitch. Before I'm an extrovert person but now, I'm an ambivert person who is not good at socializing. I didn't expect that it could happen to me. Somehow, I met a lot of people in different countries and places and I'm so grateful for that.

For the first time, I experienced being at home all day and it was so boring. I am not used to being here always, I want outside activities and walking at parks or malls. Then I realized how is it important to have a bond with my family. Through all my problems, I never thought of giving up because God is always there to help me and to guide my life.

I know there are a lot of changes because of pandemic but changing is a good choice to have better decisions in life.

Zyreen Angelica M. Trocino, 10- Galileo

zyreentrocino — 2022-02-26 16:40:50 UTC

Life is brimming with uncertainties, and all you have to do to live to the fullest is take a leap of faith.

Good day! My name is Zyreen. You can call me Zy for short. I am born on the 14th of August in the year 2006. I am 15 years old and I live in a small decent subdivision in Magasang II-A, Imus, Cavite. Many people have described me as an authentic and soft-hearted person. I am highly sensitive. Some people may find me weak and pitiful for constantly showcasing my emotions, but I believe that expressing oneself is an act of bravery. I'm an ambivert as well, and I genuinely think I need to work on my social skills.

I love dogs as much as I love cats. I find pets so comforting and I seek comfort in them most of the time. My favorite color is blue because it reminds me of the skies and the seas, which have always lightened my mood. Usually, when the sun sets, I take a stroll on my bike to seek an exceptional view of the sunset sky and wait for the darkness to completely embrace the light.

In my leisure time, I watch movies, series, and anime. My favorite genres are mystery thriller, sci-fi, and detective fiction. I am also an avid fan of reading and collecting books. All of these things are amusing to do, but nothing compares to the thrill of playing online games. I often play Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, and Valorant. The entertainment that I gained from playing grew so much that I even thought of entering the world of streaming and making use of my gameplays to earn money. Honestly, I have always been uncertain about what or who I want to be in the future. I may be indecisive, but I believe that God has a plan for me. I have been trying my best to be a better person, to be more than what I am as of today because I know that I can be so much more. Although I am not sure of the future I want, I believe that I can reach great things. In life, there is no certainty, but I am Zyreen, and I will always choose to take a leap of faith.

Jheannryo B. Servida, 10 - Pascal

2022-03-02 12:18:18 UTC

Hello everyone! I’m Jheannryo B. Servida, you can call me Ryo for short. I’m turning 16 this August 12. I started to like the piano when I was 6 years old and now, I’m a little bit good at playing it. I am also a pianist in our church. And that was my only hobby before the pandemic started. As the pandemic started, I gained interest in K-pop groups. K-pop groups are popular on the TikTok app and while I was watching the videos and edits of people, I thought that I want to be an editor too. After that, I learned how to edit using After Effects and posting it on TikTok. In my 11 months of editing, I gained 83k followers and 5 million likes. I also like reading different stories on Wattpad and Twitter.

I am a loud and talkative person and I love to make friends. But as I make friends, I’m also doubting myself if I’m good enough for them and it leads to pushing them away from me. When that happens, I will not talk to them for days. But when one of my friends approaches me again and talks to me about what’s going on in my mind, I also start opening up to them again. I tell them my problems and they always help me. I always overthink the things that enter my mind. And when I did something that is not good, guilt is eating me up and I always breakdown. I realized that my bad traits and character stops me from moving on. I always look back on my past but I know that it will not do anything even if I regret it. As of now, I’m trying to remove those bad traits that I have with the help of my family, friends, and God. And I will be always grateful that I have them.

Hannah Francesca B. Uy, 10-Galileo

2022-03-02 14:50:09 UTC

Bonjour! Je m’appell Hannah Francesca B. Uy💝. I am born on the first day of August. There are myriad ways I can describe myself, and inasmuch as I love to explain what I truly am, in a few sentences from now, I would be a shapeshifter; however, sometimes I can also be intangible:>. Let's say that I am colour now, with a diverse range of colours from hues of red to hues of blues, I would classify myself as pink💗. Pink embodies compassion, love, and hope. Likewise, I am a girl full of love, kindness, hope and compassion for other people. I am an empathetic and affectionate person- greatly to my nearest and dearest. In other ways, if I were a book, it would be a romance story and needless to say, it undoubtedly contains a happily ever after ending. As well, if I were a song, it would be a lovely piece fused with profound verses. And, if I were a type of clothing, it would be an intricate dress festooned with blooms.

As evident in these conceits, I'm just that sort of person who has a penchant for uncovering meaningful reasons for every single thing that I do and relationships I make towards people and animals. Even the simplest things, I would make them more grandiloquent because that is just what makes Hannah- Hannah. Moreover, I am absolutely girly and a person filled with passion and hope:>.

In contrast with what I describe myself, some people find me as an utterly bashful and misanthropic person. Whilst, some find me condescending and finicky. Back then, I would constantly contemplate what would other people think of me, but a lot of things changed, and so do I. In retrospect, I realized people's perceptions about myself don't reflect what I genuinely am. Here and now, I know my value and I wouldn't go back to that self-deprecating era of mine. This has been Hannah Francesca B. Uy, Au revoir💗!

Christina L. Gurung, 10-Pascal

2022-03-02 18:22:57 UTC

Greetings! I am Christina Gurung, 16 years old, a student from 10 Pascal. My friends call me Tin, but my family prefers to call me Shaleena or Shalee.

After two-year confinement, I'm seeing significant differences and changes in my life. I used to think of myself as an introverted person before the pandemic, but as time went by, I found that I am an ambivert, which means that I am loud in front of people I'm comfortable with and quiet among those who are new and not close to me. I used to go out and hang out with my friends frequently before the lockdown, but now I prefer to stay at home and spend my leisure time watching movies, series like k-dramas and anime, or reading Korean comics.

I gained some new hobbies and lost some old ones along the way, which has left me with mixed emotions. I also let go of several people in my life that were not healthy for me, keeping only a few close and trusted friends. All of these changes are fine to me, It also shows how I am becoming a better version of myself and taking up the realizations and lessons that I learned in life.

2022-03-03 08:12:37 UTC

Greetings Everyone, My name is Kiayan K. Recaña I am currently 14 years old, My family and friends call me Kian.

Ever since the pandemic i have notice a lot of things about my self which is a surprise since I am very oblivious. One of the few things I noticed is that I often lose something I became aware of this during the pandemic since I will always tend to lose my face masks and face shield, After this I developed a habit of second guessing myself which comes with it bad and good effects because because of this I lessen the chance of forgetting something but also leads me to hesitate with things I normally can do easily.

Another thing I became aware of is how easy time passes when your alone, Because of the pandemic I normally can't go outside and socialize with friends and due to this I mostly just sleep or play games with my phone which leads me to not keep track of time.

Hannah Cassandra C. Rivera, 10-Galileo

2022-03-03 11:05:42 UTC

Hello and good day to everyone. My name is Hannah Cassandra C. Rivera, you can call me Hannah I am 15 years old. I will turn 16 on October 25. When they told us that we would be having a two-week vacation due to the virus, I was overjoyed because I would be able to play more and sleep, and I wouldn't even have to submit my assignments because of the vacation, but I never imagined that day would be the last day that I would go to school. Before the pandemic, I was a cheerful, easygoing buddy. Playing mobile games, watching movies, and writing poetry were among my past hobbies, and they haven't changed; in fact, I've learned more about myself and the things I like. I had no desire to learn to play an instrument way back then, but now I am starting to play the guitar, ukelele, and piano. People would claim I'm still the same girl I was back then, but I don't believe that's true; throughout the epidemic, I learnt a lot of new things, which has helped me develop and grow

Trish Victoria M. Urmatam, 10 - Pascal

trishurmatam — 2022-03-03 12:47:07 UTC

Konnichiwa minna! I am Trish Victoria M. Urmatam from X - Pascal, you can call me Trish. I am 15 years old, born on the 22nd of May year 2006.

It's been 2 years since the COVID 19 started. I can say that in the span of 2 years, a lot of things about me changed. The way how I dress, dyeing my hair into different colors, and my hobbies. I like listening to music no matter what genre it is. I also like to read mangas and manhwa. I like to watch dramas, animes, and movies. Also, I'm an introverted person, I like to spend my time alone and enjoyed my own company.

Many things about me may change but there are some that remain the same. I also met some people that became a part of my life, helped me through my down times and I'm grateful to them. These changes that happened to me might be a good thing, it helps me to improve myself and learned a lot about the lessons in life.

Andrea Monique B. Eisma, 10-Galileo

2022-03-04 19:40:54 UTC

I was more of a closed-off person before the pandemic started with only having a small group of friends around me. Sure, I know everyone but I won't really classify my relationship with my classmates as "close". But when COVID-19 happened, I was forced to communicate with my classmates via messenger. Because of this, I got more comfortable with talking to them through text. Which then led me to be more open about my interests to them. Actually, my friends commented that I felt cold to them before we got close, but that's just because I tend to get extremely awkward when trying to make friends. Going back to the subject of interests and hobbies, mines are all over the place. From movies, games, and music, I was interested in a lot of stuff and I still am today. The best part of having a lot of interests is that when you discover that interest again, it feels nostalgic. It's like a friend you haven't seen in a while.

I used to be extremely insecure about a lot of stuff about myself from the way I dressed or what I like. This is why I tend to be more closed-off to most people but what I learned is that I hated being that way. I wanted to share my hobbies with my friends and make memories with them together.

Until now, I'm still in the process of being more open to my friends and finding myself. But right now, at this moment, I'm proud of what I was able to do. Breaking out of my shell even when I was scared to do so and I don't regret it one bit.

Ma. Sophia Louise H. Arevalo, 10 - Galileo

2022-03-05 10:24:38 UTC

Hello there! I am Ma. Sophia Louise H. Arevalo. You can just call me Sophia or Phia. I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with my pets. I have a lot of different interests and hobbies that may occasionally change from time to time. This includes biking, singing, and drawing. Ever since the pandemic started, I have been picking up a lot of new skills and hobbies. I finally learned how to ride a bike. Ever since then, I have been enjoying it a lot. I would even often go out and ride my bike as the sun sets. I also enjoy taking bike rides as the sun sets. I just really like admiring the sun as it sets. Something about it is just seems so calming and nice to me.

I’m not really consistent with my hobbies. I would develop a new hobby and then move on to another once I lose interest. I think there’s nothing wrong with it, I think it’s alright to take a break once in a while. However, I still do think that I should at least focus on improving my skills instead of just doing it when I feel like it.

During this pandemic, I went through a lot and I had a lot of realizations in life. I was also able to learn a lot of things about myself. I was able to acquire the time to focus on myself. This has helped me to improve more on handling my own emotions. I have also learned how to acknowledge and notice my own bad habits. This has helped me a lot to get rid of all of my bad habits and it has certainly helped me to improve for the better. As of now, I’m still working on improving myself. However, I know that it’s going to take me some time and I have just decided to just trust myself in the process.

Lara Denise G. Palmes, 10-Galileo

2022-03-05 15:23:55 UTC

Greetings, my name is Lara Denise G. Palmes. I am currently 15 years old. I enjoy doing art as my hobby. I also sing sometimes in my free time, but I'm not as good at it as the others. I also love watching movies when I'm bored.

People see me as quiet, I mean, sure, I am quiet, but I do talk too much if I'm comfortable. They also say that I always look sad, I can't tell if that's true because I can't see my face at all times. I am not going through anything, to be honest, I think I am fine. I also like being by myself, and sometimes I like to be with my friends. Everybody needs some interaction, you know?

The pandemic changed me a lot though, I usually finish all my work on time. Now, my laziness has overcome me. I can't concentrate on one thing. There are so many things I want to do, I just don't know what I should do first. Sometimes, I just wish that it'll go back to the usual style like going to school face to face.

Always remember that people's words don't define who you are.

Derek D. Soriano, 10-Einstein

2022-03-06 07:56:30 UTC

Hello and good day! My name is Derek dela Fuente Soriano, from 10-Einstein. I don't have any nicknames, so you can call me Derek, or you can make one for me! I am 16 years old, born on October 23, 2005.

It's coming to 3 years now since the Covid-19 pandemic started, and I can say that a lot of things about me have changed. Starting from my personality, I feel as if I am more matured compared to before. Second, I noticed how I drastically changed my daily routine. When we still had face to face, I always ate at the right times, went home after wandering the streets or going malling first, and I remember I woke up early at 4:45 AM to prepare for school. Then, my hobbies changed. I used to love playing video games, but now, I feel as if I don't enjoy them as much. I am also learning portrait painting, using watercolors! I remember I didn't use to even know how to draw, let alone paint a face!

Even though this pandemic has brought many challenges, I am proud of myself for surviving.

Jander G. Calumaya, 10- Pascal

2022-03-07 04:27:37 UTC

Good day, everyone! I'm Jander G. Calumaya, a 15-year-old student at 10- Pascal. I don't have any gift that I can share or tell people about, which is why my mother refers to me as a "jack of all crafts, master of none." Yes, that's amusing because I already know it; I only like things that make me happy for a short period of time; I don't commit to anything long-term since I am always open to new experiences and am pretty adventurous. I don't have any interests since I do all my heart tells me to do; I don't put limits on what I may enjoy because I constantly remember what my parents told me: enjoy life while I'm young, because when I get older, I'll have to decide what my life priorities are, and I won't have enough time to appreciate it.

Kyrie Jewel B. Jang, 10-Galileo

2022-03-11 00:26:15 UTC

Annyeong! My name is Kyrie Jewel B. Jang, and you can call Kai, but not Jewel. I’ve been alive and breathing for 15 years, since April 13, 2006. I live in a decent barangay in Burol 2, Dasmarinas City, Cavite. I’m a soft-hearted person, but fight for what is right. I stand for my opinion and like to solve some detective clips.

I used to adore romance novels but soon stopped since reading cliché plot bores me. Then I decided to branch out into K-pop, where I discovered the right group for me. They're practically my age, which explains why I was so excited when I first stan them. I like cats, and I think they're cute when they meow. I like the color black because, despite its darkness, it is soothing and relaxing to me. I have the self-confidence to stand up for myself, but there are certain people who insult me, making me believe I'm a failure. So I'm grateful to my friends who listened and encouraged me while I was in agony. The epidemic didn't deter them from joining me in my darkest hours.

Despite the fact that my life is not as great as others', I'm still thankful for all the blessings I've received and for the life lessons that encouraged me to continue living.

Valerie E. Ocampo, 10-Einstein

2022-03-12 01:50:58 UTC

As someone who is extremely reserved and quiet, I would say that a task like this where I have to type my thoughts in and hobbies is something that I am quite anxious of. Putting that aside, I give you all my warmest greetings. My name is Valerie Ocampo. I usually go by "Val" at social gatherings and I am also known as "Nyatica" on the internet, it, being my alias to conceal my true identity. Drawing and surfing the internet to search for various topics that pique my interest are activities that I enjoy the most, even consuming majority of my time. Eager to show more of my art to a certain audience, I made a YouTube channel and a Twitter account and I occasionally post my masterpieces there. As a true introvert, I get easily drained from social interactions and trying to communicate properly without stuttering is something that I struggle with, thus my preference of sending messages instead of talking to a peer face to face. This doesn't mean I hate talking to people, in fact, I find every single person I meet interesting, it is just difficult for me to initiate or start a conversation.

I may seem cold and aloof, but deep down, I'm the type of person who is extremely sensitive, I cry a lot and I easily get overwhelmed by the small conflicts I encounter in my everyday life. This is something that I see as a "flaw" in me, and because of this, I suppress my feelings all the time and barely talk about it. Although, with the assistance of my friends on the internet, I learned to manage my feelings in a way that would help me in the long run. I would say that it did help me a bit, so I am proud to tell the world that I can now express myself way better than before.

Due to the pandemic, my self-confidence and mental health both had drastically went downhill, and I am still trying my best to lift myself up from this. When we were all in a lockdown, I had no one to turn to and it made it even worse. My mom never asked me what was wrong and how I was doing. Because of this, my motivation to do what I usually loved to do also went away on its own. Despite these challenges, I realized at the end that only I can help myself, which leaded me to self-reflect more often than I used to. My mental health as of now is stable, and I hope it stays this way.

I am glad that I've overcome all of these, and hoping that I become even a better person as time flies.

Hannah Louisa R. Bebe, 10-Pascal

2022-03-14 04:14:57 UTC

Greetings! I am Hannah Louisa Bebe. You can call me Hannah, but most people I know call me by my surname Bebe. I'm the kind of person who has a lot of interests, so you'll rarely see me get bored, especially even when I'm alone. That's why other people think I'm weird and lonely. What's wrong with wanting to be alone? It's fun.

I don't like to be around lots of people. I prefer being alone most of the time. I'm not that much into social media as well. Now you'll probably think of what in the world am I doing all those times I'm alone in my room, separating myself from the real world. Again, I have lots of hobbies. I love drawing, reading books or Webtoons, writing my own stories, and watching movies or k-dramas, at least one episode a day.

But most of the time, it's music that keeps me occupied. Honestly, I don't think there's someone who cherishes music more than I do, except for the singers, of course. I listen to it every second of the day, even while typing these words down. It helps me get through a lot in life, and I'm very thankful that music exists. Probably, that's why I don't feel lonely even though I'm alone most of the time because I always have music with me, and I'm more than satisfied because of that.

My favorite song is "With a Smile" by Eraserheads. It gives me so much comfort, and this was the song I listen to most of the time, especially when I was at my lowest. When I listen to this, I feel like someone is there to make me smile and comfort me. Well, I guess I'm not always alone after all.

2022-03-21 04:29:49 UTC

Hello, everyone! Camille T. Corpin here, but most of my friends call me "Cam." It may appear strange, but I enjoy watching and reading crime documentaries, particularly on murder cases, because it's very satisfying.

Before the epidemic, I had a wide range of interests and hobbies. When I have free time, I always paint, but I also draw, do sidewalk chalk drawings, and do a lot of other activities. I also enjoy reading webcomics, particularly horror and romantic comedies. I've always wanted to cook, but I've never been able to do so. My family sees me as this very loud and funny achiever. But I really am an introvert. I love being alone and doing the things that I want to do alone.

I am sometimes quite cautious about what I do because I am concerned that everyone around me may dislike me. That's why I often act strangely and apologize all the time. When I meet someone new, I tell them a lot about myself, my family, my troubles, and every small detail about myself. And I can say from this that, I am indeed a weirdo. I'm afraid of speaking in front of a large group of people, and I stutter a lot, but I'm more confident when there aren't as many people around me.

I've realized that I haven't changed much during this pandemic, but this experience has taught me so much. I learnt that everyone, including myself, is getting older, therefore I need to change and learn how to socialize since I know it will help me in the future. I also learned not to give up on life and to look on the bright side of everything rather than being pessimistic and gloomy. Life is hard, you'll never know when you will die but while we're living we should always do our best to be happy.

Aries Carl R. Mones, 10-Pascal

2022-04-11 03:15:55 UTC

A good day! I am Aries Carl R. Mones from section "Pascal". I am a weird person who resides in his own world. I like music, drawing, making chapters or manuscripts, cleaning and etc.

I am a normal person in my highschool life and in elementary but people often refer me as a "weird person" because of my personality. I am really active in participation and all of the stuff. I am a normal friend who is liked by almost everyone but doesnt have a bestfriend, but its fine. Its just highschool life brought me something unexpected. A moment where i grieve in pain, finding the errors of my failure that led people whom i cherished disliked me. I was in my lowest and there are very few who helped me. I felt like i am my character that i am doing. "A person who was betrayed by his own colleagues, a person who puts everything at his fault" hence his name is related to my true name. But i suppose that things will end in the process, so I grab myself up and move forward despite myself not being the one that i always remember. I am a person who always smile back then, but now i suffer from it. But i never intended bad things for them. Good thing they forgive. I am here fighting for my life, my very will and ambition to move on.

Jasmine Quinn A. Guevara 10- Galileo

2022-05-26 18:02:51 UTC

hi i'm Jasmine Quinn A. Guevara from 10 Galileo i'm currently 15 and most people call me Jas or Min depending on how much they know me. I have a great appreciation for art and songs are my lifeline. I'm also a great fan of movies from all genres ranging from horrors till comedy. I, like many teenagers my age, love playing different games every once in awhile.

peoples first impression of me were mostly them thinking I eat children for breakfast. I don't. but i've been told that i looked scary or that i'm cold, quiet and even mysterious. but I honestly don't think i'm any of that. once you get to know me you'll come to know i'm so much simpler than that.im an introverted who tends to be loud with her friends. I like food and not sharing them to others. I'm quite talkative and is really bad at joking. and although I act quite boyish i actually really like dressing up and putting on make up.

through this pandemic I had found a new confidence in myself. in sharing my thoughts and standing up for myself or even wearing whatever I want whenever. and generally just doing thing's that would make me happy. most people are afraid of peoples judgement or what others may think. and i've come to learn that people opinion on me don't matter as they don't really know me and thus have no affect in my life. and so i'm not letting what other people think stop me from enjoying my life and living it the way I wanted.