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I was born on November 3, 2003, in Esperanza East, Aurora, Isabela. My childhood was shaped by quiet mornings, dusty roads, and the rhythm of small town life. I spent most of my early years riding my bike through narrow paths and playing computer games whenever I had the chance. Those games sparked my curiosity about technology, while biking gave me a sense of freedom until one accident nearly broke my arm. I lost control and crashed hard. My father was angry when he saw what happened, and I felt both pain and guilt. That moment stayed with me, not just physically, but emotionally. It taught me caution and responsibility.
School became my second world. In elementary, I was quiet but observant. I enjoyed working alone, finishing tasks early, and watching how others solved problems. I was not the most outgoing, but I was consistent. I liked the structure of school, the routine, the notebooks, the sense of progress. I found comfort in order and clarity. I also started to enjoy writing and organizing my thoughts, even if I didn not share them much.
High school was a turning point. I became more focused and determined. I worked hard to maintain good grades and eventually became an honor student. It was not just about recognition, it was about proving to myself that I could achieve something through discipline and effort. I learned how to manage time, how to study efficiently, and how to stay calm under pressure. I also started helping classmates with assignments, especially in subjects related to technology and writing. That gave me confidence and a sense of purpose.
During school events, I participated in activities that pushed me out of my comfort zone. I joined group presentations, contributed to class projects, and even helped organize small programs. These experiences taught me how to collaborate, how to listen, and how to adapt when things did not go as planned. I was not always the leader, but I was reliable. People trusted me to get things done.
In senior high school, I chose the TVL ICT strand. I wanted to gain practical knowledge that would prepare me for college and future work. The strand introduced me to basic programming, hardware concepts, and digital tools. I enjoyed learning how things worked behind the scenes, how websites were built, how systems were maintained, and how logic could be applied to solve real problems. It was the right choice, and it gave me a strong foundation.
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