Isang Pahina ng Nakaraan

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How is it like to be an adolescent?

Being an adolescent in this generation, I still love the past culture of the Philippines. We used to call each other 'Ginoo' and 'Binibini,' 'Señor' and 'Señora.' I reminisce about the Bahay Kubo and haciendas, a culture where, if you liked someone, you would also court their parents. However, let's shift our focus because I want to reflect on what it's like to be an adolescent. As an adolescent, I typically focused on my education and future goals, facing academic challenges and making decisions about my career path, which could create stress and anxiety. 'I want to be an author someday!' my past self exclaimed as if she was born ready to write those long chapters and create interesting characters. However, little did she know that there was a path filled with challenges. As my teenage years passed by, I am thankful that I grew up with my parents, friends, and our Lord God. We discovered ourselves, made mistakes, and learned from them. We experienced what it's like to be a 'dalaga' and 'binata' and, lastly, learned to love ourselves.