You're on your

own kid
You always have been.

ENGLISH 7 - SY.2022-2023
Kay Chanelle G. Obate
VII-Technetium

Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial Dumaguete

Science High School
 3rd
Quarter Compilation

Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial Dumaguete

Science High School
 Reason of the title
Growing up in a household as the eldest was never easy, the line "you're on
your own kid, you always have been" made me realize that I have always faced a
great sense of neglect ever since I was young, from my own parents and friends.
My feelings were barely validated so I grew up bottling my emotions until the
bottle couldn't hold it all anymore.

If I had a dollar everytime someone told me I looked so happy and contented

with my life, I'd be a millionaire. Yes, I may hold and handle problems well, I may
never convey my emotions through implicit reactions and actions, but that
doesn't mean it isnt heavy.

It hurts that I have trouble expressing my feelings. A lot of individuals used to

view me as the kid with no emotions not knowing I only kept it all in since I never
saw the essence of talking about how I felt due to the fact I was never anticipated
a sense of value within who I was. Am a softhearted and sensitive person who
copes using humor and independence to be able to cover up what am truly
feeling deep down. It hurst to think that am not on my own physically, but rather
mentally and emotionally.

However, as this school year ends I would like to say what life has taught me
in this school year. First is, in the end of the day theres no one but you and just
you. Never depend or trust too much, no one stays, and everyone you'll meet will
always change, you'll never find the same person twice, not even in the same
person. Second is, each droplet of rain turns a seed into a blooming flower, don't
look at each droplet of rain and think of an upcoming storm, but rather an
upcoming opportunity of life to form. Lastly is, don't expect others to lift you up
if you yourself can't do it. No one will ever be your strongest support in this
world aside from yourself.
 Acknowledgment
I'd like to take this opportunity to first thank myself. As
selfish as it may seem, I know what i've been through and how
much traumas I kept to myself I have encountered. I've spent
countless and consecutive nights covering my mouth as I cry
my heart out, and still wake up every morning striving to find
motivation to survive the entire day.

When I was emotionally drained and physically exhausted, I

went to school putting on a smile with a drowsy mind behind,
who would've known that the kid with humurous jokes was
equipped with numerous troubles in their mind? Nevertheless,
I wasnt always alone in this journey so I express my gratitude
towards my bestfriends whom comforted me after the hectic
circumstances I've faced, the friends who understood my
"silent phase" and the friends who'd try to make me laugh
everytime the world felt too heavy too carry.. I'd like to thank
the random kind strangers whom showed me that theres
always goodness in this society, and I'd like to thank the new
people I met in this journey, you guys truly made a major
impact and contribution which molded me into who I am
today.
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 From the heart
Mars, I really thank God for bringing you into my life because I would not have been here without you. You
have taught me life lessons, and how to deal with losses and to always stay positive. Mars, please always keep in
mind that if you ever need to talk about anything you can always come to me. If you are ever in a bad place, you
can talk to me about it. Know that you are loved and safe. I pray that we will be in the same section next school
year because I can't imagine us not being in the same section anymore. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH <33.
- Adamme (Kindred Spirit)
Hi Chanelle! It was quite a roller coaster ride this year, but I'm glad you reached your goals. As one may
have thought, I never expected to have this somewhat closure with you, but pretty much I'm glad we did.
Thank you for being there with me especially at my lowest, and continued to encourage me to do my very best.
No words can express how I'm thankful to have you throughout this journey. :))
- Luerecca (My Ride or Die)
I've always felt that you were different from other people. Different in a way that you were somehow set apart
from the rest. You are one of the people that made a special place in my heart. Thank you so much Chan for being
there for me when no one was not. Thank you so much for comforting me when I needed to be comforted. And
thank you for being a great friend to me and our classmates. Continue to love God more than ever and good luck
in your studies. God bless."
- Rebecca (Biggest Supporter)