I've always preferred speaking in English rather than Filipino. It's what I'm most comfortable with, especially since my school required us to use English at all times-unless the subject specifically called for Filipino. Growing up, my two best friends were half-Filipino and half-British, and since they rarely spoke Filipino, English naturally became our shared language.

Most of my relatives also live abroad-in places like Los Angeles, California, Minnesota, Florida, Japan, Indonesia, and Italy-so English has always been a common thread in my family. My older sister is even an Australian citizen.

I love reading, writing, listening to music, working out, cooking, baking, taking photos, and learning new things. I play several instruments, including the guitar (both acoustic-electric and electric), bass, and piano. I've also played different sports and was a student athlete when I was younger.

Though I enjoy going out occasionally, I usually prefer staying at home-unless my friends or cousins manage to drag me out to bars or clubs. I used to perform as a dancer with my uncle and cousins, and two of my older female cousins and I took vocal lessons when we were younger. I don't really sing publicly, though.

I've completed my degree in Business and have also taken several short courses. I hold a certification in Baking and am currently working toward another in Caregiving.