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I Am

The author reflects on their upbringing on a farm and the simplicity of life, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within rather than material possessions. They value honesty, commitment, and the joy found in small moments, while acknowledging their straightforward nature and the challenges it can bring in relationships. Through personal experiences and perseverance, they continue to discover their identity and embrace the journey of self-discovery.

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I Am

The author reflects on their upbringing on a farm and the simplicity of life, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within rather than material possessions. They value honesty, commitment, and the joy found in small moments, while acknowledging their straightforward nature and the challenges it can bring in relationships. Through personal experiences and perseverance, they continue to discover their identity and embrace the journey of self-discovery.

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Yap, Paula C.

I Am
Being raised on a farm, I was borne of simplicity.
I often
see myself like a hobbit.
Besides the fact that I really love
eating, I'm fond of simple things--hearing the right song at the
right moment, receiving an unexpected compliment, being one with
nature, and spending quality time with people you love. At a young
age, I started realizing that happiness comes from within and it
cannot be bought. Up until now I live with that impression which
leads me to I believe having the latest gizmos and gadgets are just
catalysts of being happy but never the source of it. Whenever one
of my closest friends celebrates her birthday, I'm that old-schoolfriend who writes a letter and gives a simple token. No matter how
cheesy they think I am, I'd do it anyway. Somehow, I wanted to
imprint on them the way I found joy in the little things.
People around me find my laugh contagious. My friends tend to
say "I miss your hearing laugh," probably because I have a solid
laugh.
I should say I'm simple-hearted.
I express what I
genuinely feel; consequently, making me straightforward. Though at
times my frankness often create conflict at home especially between
me and my parents. That's one weakness that I still need to work
onto handle my objections without being disrespectful and to take
their responses gracefully.
I think that people think I am outwardly outgoing but knows
when to take things seriously.
Theyre right. One of the best
traits I lately found in myself is persistence. I really work hard
when it comes to reaching my goal.
I was really bad at math in
high school so I made it my goal to get 'uno' last semester so I
did. I was determined that I can do it so I didn't let a day pass
without practicing a set of exercises.
That moment I got an
affirmation of perseverance as a key to achieving ones goal as I
have accomplished mine.
As I value honesty, commitment and simple things, I
acknowledge my uniqueness in every way. My left hand has become my
constant reminder of the fact that I am unlike any other.
I am
wonderfully made and I owe everything to the Lord.
With my
eighteen years of existence I can't say I fully know who I am.
Lessons from everyday experiences unveil every piece of me that
allow me to discover and know more about myself. Having said that,
it makes life more exciting to walk into the unknown.
As I grow
older, I take steps towards whom I fully am and what life has made
me become.

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