D O C U M E N T A T I O N
Keeping the innocence, smiles, and love in a photograph.
Indeed, I was happy and still happy for the growth and memories I got during those days. The memories and bonds that doesn't cost anything but just pure enjoyment that's worth to be missed.
My childhood experience is very memorable. The feeling of being alive, carefree and all I think was food and games. Those smiles that are not captured through lens but the feeling is embedded in my heart that brings smile upon my lips everytime I'll reminisce it. Phones and cameras during my childhood days was very expensive and not everyone can afford it. So far these are the few photos I recover online and kept photographs.
The young and raw version of me is full of innocence, curiosity and excitement of the wonders of growing up and the world behind it. If I could talk to my younger self, I'd probably be in tears as I'll tell her how my life have been tested by time, pain, pressures, expectations and all. That I'm so glad to reach this far, keeping her excitement and younger dreams that push me to swim and paddle with the waves of life because until now I haven't reach the shore yet.
The first and second photo were taken in our old house backyard. The second photo shows me and my brother trying to pose cringe action because my elder brother just got his new phone and both of us were amazed and curious how we look in it.
Elementary years was full of childish arguments and crushes. Honestly, I didn't got the chance to experience pre-school because my teacher enrolled me immediately to grade one for I passed the qualifications to proceed which makes me the most clueless and youngest student in the room. However, as months passed I've learned to adjust and got better grades until I reach 6th grade. The last grade was absolutely fun. It's my first time to go to beach without my parents permission and being my classmates company was like one of the best days. But we ended up scolded by our school principal after a few days. The last photo was my only remembrance of my primary classmates that was taken after our afternoon class before we decided to play.
Marching sounds, songs playing, children in togas, flashes of camera, people chattering, gifts, medals surround me. I woke up from my daydream when my name was called and my parents were on my side and they gave me a proud smile before we separate ways as my seat were on stage. I was in awe and the feeling was so overwhelming as it's my graduation day!
I was the school salutatorian of our batch 2013-2014. I can still remember when I was in 5th grade that I promised myself to be part of the honor roll when I'll graduate so that I can deliver my own speech too, which I did! Upon giving my speech, I recall all those contests I've joined wherein I lose and won which both gave me tears. Looking at my family in the audience as to how happy they are mixed with the satisfying look from my mentors was one of the day I can't forget that I and the people around me recognized the fruits of my efforts.
Receiving my medals and awards as the school salutatorian made me felt like I was on a cloud nine. For the first time, I felt proud of my efforts and everything. Graduation is not the ending but its the beginning of life's greater journey to face. It's here where my journey begins to a whole new level but I know that being proud of myself was not gained merely because of the awards but all about how I survived my grade school with flying colors with learnings that will help me venture new journeys with wit.
The lines shows the essence of Anna's character like fearless, excited, energetic, ready to act on impulse and charge into battles. My junior high experience was a blast. At first, it was full of adjustments like new friends, new environment, new teachers and such. I feel like I was back to zero but not that zero. I learned to bounce back from all those changes thrown upon me and vibe with it. One of my school performance was that I played Anna's character and it felt surreal. The character taught me love, perseverance, optimistic and goal oriented. Whatever challenges life throws on me, I'm ready to face it. The road may be trudging, not easy, full of ice or stormy weather, I'll overcome it because I believe in it. Unwavering faith will prevail.
"You tell me when, I'm ready to go.
I was born ready!"
"All one can do is the next right thing."
--- Another achievement unlock!
-- I'm a consistent honor since grade 7 until grade 10. The rank on the honor roll serves as my guide, my checkpoint of how much effort I've shown and how I cope up with the task. I finish my secondary years with flying colors both academic and extra curricular activities. As a student, receiving recognition is my goal which I gladly did receive.
-Throughout the academic years, it might be weird for some but I'm keeping this quotation from Sherlock Holmes that says, "brain works best on an empty stomach". Indeed, I think it's effective because my brain can answer multiple question without eating any food. I'm not saying you should skip meals but the technique works on me.
Debates, impromptu speech was my cup of tea when I reach senior high school. Joining contest isn't all about rainbows and sunny days but stormy and gloomy days are part of the picture too. I won, I lose but definitely not the end. I picked up the microphone and finished my speech. To breathe, smile and go on to flip another chapter.
I've reach and visit other schools to represent mine like district, congressional, division contests. Sometimes, I bring home the bacon while other days I bring memories and learning getting ready for another battle.
Soar High, Senior High!
I can't put into words how much grateful I am to finish and experience senior high. I can vividly see my growth as more responsibilities and opportunities where given upon me. I was a consistent honor since grade 11 until grade 12. I was leading the class, both working with academic matters and extra curricular activities. New standards were set, more diverse personalities, tougher school works.
I took the strand Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) and graduated with High Honors. Mixing my learnings from the previous years made me accomplish things as it honed my skills one step at a time. Truly, there's a time of everything. Proverbs 3:6, "Seek his will in all you do". Life teaches me to seek help whenever there's too much on my plate and doing it was the best choice I've ever done. No man is an island and all I can thank is Him for everything.