Sabrina Noella G.

Manulit 11 – STEM Wisdom

Reading and Writing Skills
This is Me Trying
I've been having a hard time adjusting. I had the shiniest wheels, now they're rusting. I
didn't know if you'd care if I came back, I have a lot of regrets about that.
Sabrina Noella Manulit is my name and I was born in Manila on Monday 1st day of May
of 2006. Being the second daughter and fifth of my parents' six children, Noel Manulit and Aloha
Manulit. My family came to Capas after spending the first three years of my life in Manila
because they believed it is more peaceful to live in a province than a city.
I started to study at the age of 4 and I'm pretty sure I can't remember some memories of
these ages already, but I know it was all fun back then. I can still remember I was interested in
playing outside, like running, hide and seek, biking, and so on, but the thing is, I know I'm not
friends with anyone in our neighborhood, so it wasn't that much of a so-called "childhood" for
me. I always play with my sisters inside the house, my older sister Alyana and the younger one,
Sofia. My sisters and I play whatever we want in the backyard of our home. It was spacious back
then. We played badminton, basketball, biking, and so much more. I can still recall the only
problem that made me cry badly was when they taught me how to read. My parents wouldn't let
me play with my siblings or anyone else until I could read every word they pointed out. I
suppose it was all worthwhile because reading is now one of my favorite hobbies.
They assumed I was clever because I could read clearly and provide quick answers to
easy math problems. At the time, I shared their perception, and I held it until everything became
to turn into competition for me. Every failing work that is done by me get tattooed in my mind
and be saying that I should be doing more than that. I'm working extremely hard right now to
accomplish something I know will make other people happy.
I'm currently 16 years old and a senior in Capas National High School. I can say that I'm
still getting used to a lot of things about this, and I don't think I'll ever feel at ease enough to
express myself confidently. I am conscious that I am still growing and have a lot to learn at my
age. And a lot of people will come into my life; whether they stay or go, they will all have
something to teach me. They might help me, and I hope that by doing something fair, I might
repay them in some manner.
I dreamed of being a civil engineer someday, because I’m curious on how the world is
evolving by the work of structural building, houses and so are roads. I’m dreaming big and
hoping that my trials are enough lessons to succeed something, that my potential was sharpened
and not wasted by me ever pleasing everyone.
My parents are among the people who inspire me to continue since they struggled to raise
my sister and me, which gives me the willpower to complete my education and repay them for
the sacrifices they make with their unfailing love.
And I know that it's fine to fake it 'til you make it 'til you do, 'til it's true.