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This blog was for my English class for senior year. The purpose of this blog was to write about my life and how I’ve grown as a person. I talked about my views on life and some of my personality traits. Enjoy ! :)

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Final Destination

What makes me unique?: My Personality Traits

      What makes me unique is my personality. Over high school I feel I have changed for the better. Before high school I was insecure and shy. My state of mind has definitely changed as well. I learned that everyone is born with pure joy and innocence but the experiences we face in life, struggles we go through and how we handle situations is what shapes us into the people we are. I really enjoy learning new things and like to seek new learning opportunities. This demonstrates that I am focused and unafraid of new challenges. Four years ago I would have never thought I would be the person I am today.

        I always try to see the best in people, I’m a good listener, and I have an open heart. I make others feel welcomed with my positivity and I feel I overall bring a good vibe to people. I know when I make choices they’re always for a reason even if they don't end in positive outcomes, I know deep down everything happens for a reason and I know what’s best for myself. I’m a good listener by always being there for the people I care about and listening to others when they tell me their problems. I tend to have an open heart towards others because I've grown up that way and I take it after my mom. 

       The people at Salesian that I have met I know have shaped me into the person I am now. Coming to Salesian I feel I have made the friends that will last the rest of my life since they are a big part of who I am today. A lot of people see me as unique because of the way I present myself. A lot of my friends and family have told me I have a welcoming aroma and I never judge a book by its cover. I’m always interested in meeting new people and jumping at new opportunities that are given to me. 

  What is good citizenship?: My love for the Community

     To me good citizenship is when one properly fulfills their role as a citizen. One must respect the institutions of the country, respect the laws of the state, and not commit crimes. At school some good qualities in being a good citizen include being respectful to property, following rules, presenting good character, and by giving back to the community. Obeying the laws, working and contributing to society and being positive towards others.

    Since we are in a pandemic it has caused many schools to close down for the rest of the year and to enforce online schooling. To be a good citizen at school means that you are actively participating in class, doing your work on time and asking questions. In other ways, I think service day at Salesian and having to do personal service hours is a great way to serve the community and others. Service I have contributed to was handing sandwiches out to the homeless at People’s Park in Berkeley. I was positive towards others during this service project by taking into consideration their living conditions. Growing up I knew helping others was super important and this service project that I did since freshman year made me feel super good about my well being towards the homeless community.

      I believe being a hard worker is part of being a good citizen. When you work hard you are able to provide services for others and earn money which contribute to a stronger economy. Practicing good citizenship is something everyone should do because it makes the community stronger. 

Quote: Laughter is the Best Medicine 

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” This quote was said by Audrey Hepburn and I find it very inspirational especially for women. 

     The part of this quote that I really liked the most is where she says, “I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.” When a girl looks genuinely happy with herself and has confidence you can tell and that’s what makes the person much more beautiful. The part of the quote I felt like I could relate to was when she says, “laughing is the best calorie burner.” Having fun and enjoying life is the best way to live. Sometimes when you're sad and you don’t think you will be able to be happy again laughter I think is what takes over the soul and revives it. Even at the hardest times in life, laughing when you're sad is the best medicine. 

      Overall I think this is a very powerful quote and shows that there is always a light at the end of a dark tunnel. There is a song by Bruno Mars and it relates to this quote because he says, “Behind every storm and cloudy day there is a sky full of lighters. For you and me both that will help us live out our dreams exactly the way it should be.” God has a plan for all of us and I believe that even if things don’t go our way or the way we want it to there is a miracle waiting for us at the other end.

Empowerment: Confidence & Self Love

      Empowerment means authority or power given to someone to do something. To me it means to become stronger and more confident as a person. The first step into empowerment is self love. In other words, I believe If you can’t learn to love yourself first you can’t have a kind heart and love towards others. I believe I empower my own life because I set meaningful and personal goals for myself in life. If I have a goal I reach for it and take action to achieve those goals. 

     Someone who empowers me and that I look up to is my Mom. At a young age I have always looked up to my mom and we have always been super close. She has taught me to never give up on anything and that I can do anything I set my mind to. My mother is such an inspiration to me and is super hard working. She always listens to me and helps me solve problems. She has helped me get through a lot and has impacted my life greatly. Whenever I am down or sad she always gives me a shoulder to cry on. I learned from my mom to stand up for myself and to not care what negative things people have to say. Alongside her job she comes home after a long day and still cooks and cleans. My mom has always pushed me to work hard at my goals and always makes me feel special. 

      In conclusion with everything you have going on now in life even if it may drive you to sadness, we need to realize that we shouldn’t dwell on the past but instead look into the future and realize that a lot of our problems won’t matter. There have been many situations that I have dwelled on about and later realized and asked myself why I was so upset about it. After knowing what I know, instead of worrying about what I was upset about I learned to be more focused on what will consume my head space in the near future. This relates to empowerment because I have watched myself sprout into the wonderful being I am today.

My life: My biggest struggles and how I overcame them

      Sophomore year Is when I began to break out really bad on my face. I was insecure and shy and I felt it was all anyone looked at when they talked to me. I tried every prescription my doctor gave me but nothing worked. They then told me about Accutane which is a harsh medication which dries out every part of your body. After about a month my skin took a turn for the best, I felt more confident in my own skin and my overall mental health was much better. 

       My friends and family are the people who have shaped who I am today. At a young age I was always kind and a lot of the friends that I had took advantage of it. I was bullied and I feel like this is what made me distance myself from certain people. I began to distance myself from people because I was always afraid I would be treated the same way again. Looking back at this point in my life it’s where I realized I became shy. I didn’t realize then how to handle a situation such as the one I was in, but now that I’m older I look back and realize I would have handled things differently. 

     Once I got to high school that all changed for me. My friends and family have made me stronger, feel more confident in myself and are always motivating me to always do my best. I have learned a lot from past friendships and relationships that I know how I want to be treated and how to treat my peers. Through high school I learned to not care what people think of me and have definitely been able to be more myself. I’m excited for the next chapter in my life being college because I know I can take what experiences I’ve had in high school and take them with me through the rest of my life.