S h e i s a f i g h t e r H a s b e e n t h r o u g h a l o t y e t r e m a i n e d u n d a u n t e d W o u l d b e e v e r w i l l i n g t o p u t o t h e r s f i r s t b e f o r e h e r s e l f A l w a y s a o n e c a l l a w a y a l w a y s a n a v i d l i s t e n e r a n d a l w a y s a f r i e n d w h o's t h e r e t o h e l p S h e m a y n o t b e a p e r f e c t d a u g h t e r, p e e r, a n d s t u d e n t b u t s h e h a s a l w a y s p u t h e r b e s t f o o t f o r w a r d S h e i s v e r y w a r m - h e a r t e d a n d k i n d e v e n t o s t r a n g e r s a l i k e T h a t b e i n g s a i d, s h e i s s t i l l v u l n e r a b l e t o p a i n, a n d s a d n e s s S h e l a c k s s e l f - l o v e a n d c a r e a n d s o m e t i m e s s h e o v e r l o o k s l i f e's b e a u t y S o, h o w w a s s h e a b l e t o s t a y s t r o n g ? W h a t's t h e k e y t o h e r r e s i l i e n c e ? T h e a n s w e r i s l o v e L o v e f r o m h e r f s m i l y c l a s s m a t e s, r e l a t i v e s a n d e v e r y o n e a r o u n d h e r S h e f o u n d t h e p e r f e c t r e a s o n a n d l i v e w i t h n o r e g r e t s t o t h r i v e a n d N o w t h a t y o u k n o w h e r s i d e W h a t a b o u t y o u ? W h a t m a k e s y o u l i v e ? I h o p e y o u d i s c o v e r i t o n t i m e K n o w n f o r h e r W I T a n d H U M O R Autobiography, Emotion Assessment, Weekly update, Song Analysis, Learning style, Life goals, Book review ANA THERESA ALOVERA Less is more. S h e c r i e s a n d m o u r n s f r i e n d s W h a t k e e p s y o u g o i n g JUST IN Femina

Table of C o n t e n t s 08 01 05 10 Al about myself Autobiography Oh no! - Marina How my week is going...

19 21 15 17 After the storm The learner in me Lock and key Before the coffee gets cold

01 -The self-introduction-

Short Background Full name: Ana Theresa S. Alovera Nickname: Therese Age: 19 Birthday: October 30 Hometown: Koronadal City 02. Self-introduction Had to say goodbye to: Homeland Family Barkada Sunny (Pet Cat) It's me, Hi! My Barkada

Favorites: 1. Iced Coffee 2. Cats 3. Anything horror or thriller 4. Music 5. Medicine 03. Self-introduction Hobbies: Painting Singing Self-talk Caffeine > everything else My song cover

How I view myself: Resilient Altruistic Happy reading! My personal adjectives 04. Self-introduction The end.. or maybe not

05 Autobiography

My name is Ana Theresa S. Alovera, and while others call me Annie, Ana, or Theresa, my loved ones call me Therese. I was born in Koronadal City on the 30th of October 2003 and have lived there ever since. I am the youngest and the only daughter of 2 siblings. My mother’s name is Ana Sorita S. Alovera, my father’s name is Victor C. Alovera, and my older brother’s name is John Lawrence S. Alovera. My parents are both employed. My mom is an employee of a local water district, and my dad is a teacher who spent two-thirds of his life sharing the value of religion in a Dominican school. My brother, on the other hand, plans to become an engineer thus, he is currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. I am passionate, goal-oriented, and altruistic, but most of all, I am passionate about doing the things I love. I am about to walk you through my life of love, kindness, and resiliency. Since early childhood, my goal of becoming a doctor has never waned. Early on, I have always wanted to help others – be it with academics or personal concerns. This desire to help has been translated in the classroom setting, where my classmates can approach me for mathematical problems or science projects. Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects, along with Science. My diligence in my studies paid off when I graduated with high honors. I finished my elementary and Junior high school as salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, at Notre Dame Siena College of Marbel in Koronadal, South Cotabato. 06. Autobiography I was rank 6 when I graduated from San Pedro College for my Senior high school for AY 2019-2021 - with two long years of online learning due to pandemic. Though I have been through a lot in my academic journey, I stay optimistic, knowing that this is what I want and love to do. I also have a soft heart for the poor.As a matter of fact, I walk an extra mile for the less fortunate through my volunteerism during free clinics and outreach programs. This way, I become a channel of kindness and generosity. My hobbies give me the right balance and keep me sane when everything else seems chaotic and unpredictable. My interests include my penchant for the arts. I love painting on the canvas using acrylic. I also love to draw with nature as my inspiration. Some of my artworks are displayed in our house. I also enjoy cooking. I love to explore different dishes and serve them with nice plating. This is one of my stress relievers same with my love for music. I like to sing and play the ukulele. I may not be a sports enthusiast, but I have always dreamt of becoming a swimmer. My father is a swimming coach, but he discourages me from becoming a swimmer because of its strenuous training. Nevertheless, swimming remains close to my heart. Most of all, I love books. My love for reading is unquenchable. I like sleuthing mysteries similar to the main character of crimethriller stories. My favorite books are James Patterson’s Crazy House and Holly Jackson’s Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

07. Autobiography Currently, I am a freshman student of Medical Laboratory Science at San Pedro College in Davao City. The challenge of online or blended learning is a harsh reality that I must confront head-on. Though it is physically draining and mind-boggling, I have to find the right chemistry to survive, move on and transcend beyond the tests of the times. With life’s twists and turns, my armor of resiliency anchors in my strong faith in God, strong family support, and solid friendship.

08 How my week is going PLAYING FROM PLAYLIST Worth it Rex Orange County 1:11 2:45

09. How my week is going Now playing WORTH IT by Rex Orange County… "Let it go, give it a try Didn't you know nobody's perfect? And it's not like you don't mess up and deserve it It's a hard lesson to learn but, boy, it's worth it (worth it, worth it)" Admittedly, the past week has been a hectic one for me. Fresh from senior high school, the constant barrage of requirements, assignments, quizzes, and projects was overwhelming and anxietyinducing. On top of that, I had to deal with disappointment and sadness for not meeting the expectations I set for myself. Nonetheless, whenever I hear this song by Rex Orange County, I'm reminded of the okayness behind making mistakes and experiencing failures. I'm proud to say I've grown and changed for the better. It was never easy to outgrow my overachiever phase. Prior to college, academics was my whole life. At an early age, I would stay up until the wee hours of the morning studying Araling Panlipunan, a subject I have always struggled with in the past. I always feared failures, so I had no choice but to sacrifice my body clock and mental health. I remember the days when I would wake up with colored hands because I fell asleep while highlighting my books in preparation for the upcoming exams. I would cry a bucket of tears whenever I got low scores and got criticized for it. I would repeatedly blame myself if I failed to excel at a specific task. And a lot more negative experiences after that. My parents were always the first ones to worry about my health because I tend to neglect it due to my fixation on academic excellence. I also left behind an active social life because I was concerned about falling behind in my studies. There was a lot to lose during that time, and I ended up dragging myself in the process. It just dawned on me that I do not have to sacrifice so much of myself and perceive failures as life's breaking point. In mom's words, "be kinder to yourself and take things in stride." Indeed, nobody is perfect. Cliché as it sounds, it serves as my constant reminder that my mistakes are just things that I did, not who I am. I will still have many missand-hit opportunities in the future, but no matter what happens, I will tell myself that it's all part of the learning process. By doing so, life becomes more meaningful and worthwhile. Learn to chill hooman