I, along with literally all my relatives, learned that I had a talent for singing at a very young age.

I had many childhood friends, some still with me, but some, I barely even know anymore. I lived in a condominium and my parents always took me with them to trips.

I was happy, especially with my Lola constantly supporting me. My Lola was the one who pampered me the most.

Furthermore, during this stage, my reign of chaos and brattiness was at its peak. However, this did not change the fact that I was still clueless and naive to the world and often fell victim to many dirty tricks by my peers.

I was still spoiled and bratty at this time. However, I was already the eldest of two baby sisters at this time. I remember this being my ultimate gamer era where I played games on websites and my father and mother's gadgets.

Reality already hit me, but I was still in denial and I coped through unhealthy coping mechanisms. I did a lot of things that I admittedly still regret doing, but have given me life lessons that will stay with me forever.

During this, it also gave me memories that will never go away. Memories that both make me want to go back to the past and erase the past at the same time.

Hence, the end of my bratty era, and the start of my relationship and journey with God.

For one, my parents have always thanked God for ensuring a safe birth for me. Because when I was about to be birthed, the doctors realized that the umbilical cord that was attaching me to my mother was starting to choke me inside her stomach, as it was tied to my throat. Due to this, the doctors had to cut my mother's stomach open instead of going through the traditional route. Despite this, I was a healthy baby and had no complications other than that during my birth.

I can honestly say that my life has been a wild ride, no matter how much I try to deny it. I may cringe and try to erase the past I've left behind, but I must learn to accept it for what it is because it has become a part of me now. It has shaped me and developed me in a lot of ways, and has given me insights and wisdom, which is a nice gift after everything I've been through.

Now, I am constantly improving. I am a consistent top student with consistent honor awards, joining in organizations and student bodies, and constantly improving in all aspects in life.

While I still wonder what could have been, I realize that staying on that thought is futile, because I am living in the now, and I am thriving.

And I must accept and love myself for who I am now. Because in truth, the Riona's in the previous stages would be so proud and amazed to realize where they are now.