Lerios, Janine Kyla G.

Week 1: Individual Assignment - My Autobiography

My younger years were both enjoyable and somewhat challenging. It was enjoyable because I had the
opportunity to play in public spaces, spend hours playing computer games, and sustain little bodily harm while
having fun. I'm appreciative that I get to live in a world without technological globalization. Today's kids are so
miserable because all they do is sit in front of their iPads and computers. My mother would pursue me down the
street to offer me food because I hadn't been home all afternoon. I recall how my parents would always yell my
name in the streets as we prepared to eat dinner. When I was a child, I would always play in the playground
within our subdivision and I would smell awful since I was always playing under the sun my father would scold
me saying “ang asim mo na puro ka kasi laro sa labas.” My favorite grandmother (father’s side) passed away
while I was in fourth grade, which added to the sadness of my upbringing. She would frequently share tales
about her early years and how she met my grandfather because we were so close. When my father gets furious
with me and about to belt me, she would shield me. I still mourn her today; she was a beautiful woman. As he
passed away when I was two years old, my grandfather (father’s side) did not get to watch me grow up. Yet, in
my parents' stories, if he were still living, he would undoubtedly spoil me with material things because it was
one of his love languages. I want to think that they are proud of me now that I am at college. They were the
ones who supported me as I developed my goals and guiding ideas. Making my family and myself proud is my
life's purpose. I have faith that God will enable me to fulfill my ambition. I consider myself to be a loving,
passionate, considerate, kind, and empathic person. Because they have always been there for me when I needed
them most, no matter how busy I am, I will always be there for my friends and family. For the people I care
about, going above and above comes naturally to me.

My mother, who is the family's sole source of income, is constantly working when I was growing up. Due to her
late arrival at home during the weekdays and the fact that I was an elementary school student, Mom would
typically only visit us on the weekends. My father was the one who was always at home, who did the
housework, and who most of the time took care of me. Every Friday, my father and I would play a game of
scrabble while we awaited my mother's arrival or the premiere of our preferred television program. I am very
close to my aunt and grandmother since they are the ones who took care of me when I was an infant. I
appreciate the sacrifices my mother made for our family and how, even today, she always puts my needs and
wants before her own. It has been a difficult road for my mother and me since my father passed away last year,
four days after our capping and pinning. He was looked after by my mother and me, and we remained by his
side during his final days. We are grateful that his passing was peaceful and that we were lying beside him the
moment god took him away.

I can clearly remember my leadership of our dancing group on our foundation day when I was in fifth grade.
When my childhood buddies and I are already worn out from playing, we practice dancing in the streets at
night. We defeated the other branch of our school thanks to the dance I taught my classmates. As a child, it was
one of my proudest moments. I used to participate in extracurricular activities like scrabble, badminton,
cheerleading, etc., and the victories I had encouraged me to attempt new things to gain experience. I received
honors consistently from first grade through the tenth grade as well. As I am their only child, both of my parents
have high expectations for me, yet they have never put any pressure on me; I just occasionally sense the stress. I
think one of my biggest personal accomplishments was overcoming my fears in high school. For all of us,
puberty was challenging because of the significant internal and external changes that can occasionally impair
socialization abilities. I'm glad I had the strength to get myself together, and I've learned not to rely on other
people's approval since what matters most is my view of myself. During my childhood, I regret that I did not
seize times when I may have refined my talent/s and skill/s. I think I lack experiences like learning to ride a
bike, play an instrument, take dancing or singing lessons, learn to swim, etc. If only I could go back in time and
learn those things. I am aware, though, that our family does not make enough money to live that way. Our main
priorities are feeding our family, paying our bills, and pursuing my education. I can still learn all of these things
now, so I can't blame my parents for anything. I also regret how I used to hate my dad. When I was little I used
to be his little girl but when I got into my early adolescence, I used to be furious with my father for the little
things. I regret not spending more time with my father now that I am mature enough to understand that
teenagers typically go through phases like that. I would spend every minute of every day with him if I could if I
only knew that he doesn't have a lot of time. In addition, I used to be trusting when I was younger, and I believe
some of my pals profited from that. I regret allowing others to treat me in that manner only to appease them.
Indeed, the most hurtful people are frequently those with the purest hearts.

Ever since I was a little kid, I have started painting a picture of my future. Up to this day, the dream I created
when I was little being still the life I dream of creating. I see myself working abroad, having my apartment in
the skyline of New York, and living independently. A nurse who does not succumb to society’s idea of having a
family during her early 20s. I want my 20s to be about my career, exploring my opportunities, traveling around
the world, gaining experiences, and giving back to my mother after all she had sacrificed. I envision myself
splurging on things I did not get to experience as a youngster, like grocery shopping at the neighborhood store,
and strolling my dogs through the chaotic streets of New York City. As my mother too grew up in a household
where meeting basic requirements were difficult, I want to explore the world with her and help her discover her
inner child. My mom deserves to see everything the world has to offer because we only get to live this life once.
As the light comes up, my friends, my family, and I will be there. I would desire for my children to experience
everything I did not when I was a child if I am ever fortunate enough to have them. Because of this, I made a
self-promise that I would put off having children until I was solid on all three of those fronts. The parents must
believe that every child is a blessing from God and not a retirement plan or anything else. A child needs your
attention, love, and care, and one's motives while conceiving a child must be sincere because they did not ask to
be born.