It was 5 in the afternoon of December 8, 1998 in the ciudad of dreams (Manila, Philippines) when I was born, weighing 8 pounds. According to my papa, I am a fast-learner that’s why I started studying at the age of 4. Kinda unusual, right?
I love to sing and write. I don’t know where or when exactly did I learn those things. It’s like I was born with those abilities and I really thank God for that.
When I was in elementary, I only have few friends. I was usually spaced out because most of my classmates back then were not my jam. I seldom play outside and spent my leisure time on studying, watching anime, writing and playing computer. During those days, I felt frustrated because I felt that I’m not the normal-kid type. I felt like there’s something in me that’s different from other kids.
The realization of the real me began when I was encouraged to join school reciting competitions like declaiming, extemporaneous speech contests and the like. Alongside was the time I learn how to draw, act and dance. My life rolls like that even when I reached high school. Despite the fact that I was being bullied and gossiped due to what they called, my “weirdness” or in my perspective, being different, I didn’t let my self down and instead pushed my self ’til there came a time that I was chosen to be the DJ of our school. I was nicknamed “Ms. Countdown” because of my job not only as a DJ but also the human alarm clock of the campus.
Since then, I made lots of friends and at the same time, more bashers. I guess that’s normal, for someone who became known in a wide campus. But that didn’t bothered me. I really enjoyed my job and I got my speaking skills enhanced and my confidence boosted, which became essentials in surviving college.
I dreamed of studying in the top university of our country but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to pass the entrance exam. So I decided to study in our local university, taking the course Entrepreneurial Marketing. College world is totally different from high school. Bigger campus, so many buildings and strangers,… But what I liked the most is that, my new friends accepted me for who I am. I never experienced bullying from any of my colleagues. I even got the chance to be in the Dean’s List because I’m surrounded by students with ambitions and the perseverance to succeed, which made me motivated and inspired.
There, I realized that I really am a UNIQUE person and according to the people around me, it’s because of me being outspoken, confident, and deeply imaginative.
I called myself the “Wandering Demoiselle” because I’m wandering not only physically, but also mentally and spiritually.
I’ve been to many places and I’ve experienced so many things. I also got the chance to encounter different people who became the reason I am striving so hard right now.
I thank God for the experiences I had back then. If it weren’t for those, I wouldn’t be able to stand where I am standing right now. I feel blessed to be given a wonderful and a worth-living life.
So that’s me. You’ll get to know more about me as I slowly write my life down on this blog.
xoxo,
Winslyn.
(Written on the 9th of June 2015)
