Being Unique now from the Life I used to be

"Autobiography"

     My life began when I was born at approximately 11pm on the 10th day of November, in the year of monkey, 2004. I'm the fourth child in a family of five children, including 3 boys and 2 girl. My mother was 28 years old when she gave birth to me. I didn't remember much about early years of my infant life, but my mother tell me about it. My parents was so happy when I was born and they taking good care of me.

     At the times goes by when I turned 2 years old I learned how to walk because my father teach me how. My mother tell me that I was so naughty back then but easy to learn. They were happy when I first said the word "mama" and "papa". They said that when they heard those word, all the tiredness and wakefulness were replaced by a joy that nothing else could compensate for.

     When i turned 4 years old we travel from Romblon to Rizal for vacation. It was my first time to travel I remember some situation back then. Our relatives wants us to come here to be together again and also to celebrate my Lola's birthday. We go to the malls, restaurant and etc. We enjoy every second, minutes, hours, days, and weeks that we spend together. Having a family like this is truly a blessing.

     At 6 years old I was able to enter the kindergarten. I was so happy at the same time excited because it was my first time to go to school. All my classmate become my friends because I was a friendly person back then and I always wants to help and gave food to my classmates.

     At a young age I didn't expect that I would experience to lose someone I love. I was 7 years old when one of my best friend passed away because of car accident. I don't know what to do I was so sad back then she is the only one that I can lean when I have a problem, I am used to be with her everyday. At thet time I don't want to go to school I don't to talk to anyone. But then i realize that would she be happy if she see me like this? Because of that i start fixing myself and focus on my study for her and that time I become an honor student and I dedicate it to her.

     I was 12 years old when I graduated in Elementary as an honor student. I was so happy and my happy are so proud of me but at the same time I was sad because the people that I'm with for 7 years will be separated from each other. Through the laws and the highs, no matter how many challenges I face I am so thankful because I spend my Elementary days with them.

     Highschool life is way too different from Elementary, and I know who's currently reading this would totally agree with me would you? Many things had changed and I'm not used too those changes. Highschool life made me learn from my mistakes, learn how to strive harder on my studies. Taught me not to become coward at difficult times, instead be brave enough to teach the peak. Highschool life is the best year of my life. I don't want to disappoint my parents, so I improve my studies and graduated as a consistent honor student together with my best friend, even though we go through a lot and overcome many trials, we remain steadfast and strong.

     Last July 2021, I decided to transfer here in Rizal not just for school but also to help my tita with her business, in the start it was hard for me because it's my first time to be separated with my family. I enrolled at Vicente Madrigal Integrated School. The hardest part of being a transfer student was leaving my my closest friends behind, not knowing when we could see each other again. On the other hand being a transfer student has given me the chance to experience new things, it also given me the chance to take risks and face my fears.

  When I turned 17 on November 10, 2022, my mother (Mercy) contacted me and informed me that I would be having a debut party when I turned 18. It was my dream, and as a woman, it's crucial to follow one's dreams. And as time passed, my mother sent me a text message stating, "Anak pwede ba na hindi muna matulog yung birthday party mo." I was inconsolable as I read the message since I had no idea what to reply. I am aware that there might be explanations. And she had contacted me, and I said why? Then she said that it was because one of our relatives wanted to sell the property on which our house was built, saying that it was a legacy from their parents. My mother therefore devised a plan to prevent the sale of the land to others, and we will be the ones to purchase it. That's the reason why we need a lot of money and I have to sacrifice my debut. I then told my mum that I could have simple party if she wanted me to. Even though my debut's budget won't cover all the necessary funds, it can still be helpful

  Then, a month before my birthday, I began organizing the guests who would be coming and any food that might need to be prepared. Since it's only a small party with only the youth ministry from our church invited, I didn't intend to invite as many people as I did. My birthday is on November 10, a Thursday, so I had planned to celebrate it on November 12 on a Saturday, but that day is also when we have a photo shoot for the anniversary of our youth pastor's youth ministry, so I made the decision to suggest that we celebrate my birthday after the photo shoot. But an unexpected incident occurred; I had assumed it was a photo shoot and was astonished when I opened the door.I was crying out of happiness since my favorite color, which was used to decorate the entire room for my 18th birthday (debut), was used in its design. Am I dreaming, I wondered? My fantasy of being a princess and having a debut party came true, and I'm not sure what to do. My titas, my parents, and our youth pastor worked together to plan it. I cried because I had no idea how they had planned it, made all the food and decorations, and knew what I liked and had prepared for my birthday. Even though my parents are far away, I was quite fortunate since I can still sense their affection.

Kim Bea M. Ruado

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