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I was born in Spring 2009 in Chicago. We lived in a small house, but we moved when I was still young. We moved into my cousin’s apartment and lived there for about 10+ years before we moved out again. My family and I moved into an apartment near my cousin’s, and are still living there today. I have my own bedroom, which I didn’t have before and now do. -
I met my best friend in 2nd grade and have been friends for approximately 9 years, almost a decade. Since then, she's been like a sister to me, we blend together well and are like “two peas in a pod”, even polar opposites. I don’t think I would survive without her, and I am confident our friendship would last because we just get along that well. She made me become a more authentic, louder, silly person. Both of us can be ourselves when we're around each other. -
Lily was one of my closest ex bffs for 5 years. She was bubbly, but troubled. I broke it off in 23' since she was too focused on boys had other issues. I kept telling her to focus on herself, etc. It felt like I was her therapist. I appreciated the friendship, but I didn't miss her, that says a lot on my end and how I felt about her. I want her to be happy, but I do not wish to talk again. I knew she had to let me go, which I feel guilty about, but in brutal honesty, I didn't regret my choice. -
My favorite event / experience was getting my first cat. She was a kitten when I got her, and I was about 12-13 years old. She was afraid of us, shy, and would hide in random places in our apartment. Today, she is 4 years old and her name is Benjie. She is affectionate, playful, and a little silly / rebellious. She’s my best friend and my sister. I am loving and caring towards her. -
I met my online best friends on a social media platform and we became a friend group. It was memorable, and I am nostalgic over it because nothing lasts forever. I have become more melancholic and afraid as I make more memories with people that I end up losing. -
I got psychologically bullied in freshman - sophomore year, lasting for 2 years. It took a toll on my mental health, sent me through a long slow period of emotional distress, felt like I lost my innocence while being put through the darkest period of my life so far. I was resentful, hopeless, and hurt. I became more suspicious of people, looking for potential threats, and having internal conflicts. Though, this made me more resilient and empathetic. As of today, I am still trying to heal. -
I also have explored different hobbies, possible career paths, and accomplishments. Which is photography, cooking, art, and writing / journalism. Joining a photography camp made me discover a new passion and become more ambitious. It could be my future career path, but I have other options. -
I had my first boyfriend, Noah, in sophomore year when I was 15. We started off as friends several months before we started dating. He was a sweet genuine guy, and we've broken up after 2 months but now in good terms. We're still close friends to this day. This made me consider what I want in a relationship, and made me more romantic. -
The memories I will hold onto and possibly will make more in the future was joining the Digital Film ASM program in sophomore year. It was full of humour, hard work, enjoyment, friendship, a field trip, and making money.
Joining that program was one of the best decisions in my life because if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t meet the people I have met and genuinely care about as much as they care about me. I am compassionate and supportive towards them. -
I celebrated my sweet 16 in March of 2025. I have considerably become a young woman at this time and had a "coming of age" party. I enjoyed it with many friends and family. I am approaching womanhood.