Autobiography Catherine F. Medalla A life lived seldom turns out the way we wanted or expected it to. But this is as it should be; because it is life's surprises and upheavals, wrong turns and detours, miscalculations and missteps, which make each of us uniquely individual. I was born on the 31st of December 1981 in a traditional household in Manila, Philippines. My mom and dad, now both senior citizens, live comfortably back home with their grandson. In gratitude, my younger sister, my brother and me try to return the favor to them for all their hard work and sacrifices in molding us to be what we are now. My early childhood was a typical middle class environment of the 1980's. My dad acquired a job in the Middle East and my mom worked in an undergarment factory. My siblings and me were able to study in a private school from elementary and high school. I was an independent child that didn't need help with homework and projects. I was a member of the English club in elementary for it was my favorite subject back then. I was able to get A's on quizzes and tests that made my parents happy. …show more content…
I was involved in several math competitions. Most of my friends would seek my help during exam week and I would willingly teach them all that I knew. That was when I realize that I wanted to be an engineer someday. On my senior year, I was so excited for college that I listed all the schools I wanted to apply to. Then my dad had to undergo a major surgery. My mom had to work harder for us to survive, with three children to support and medical expenses to pay; I had to choose the university that my family could
Life can always change direction. We can have certain obstacles that challenge us. Sometimes this makes us stronger and we can always learn through these times. We always have
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Everyone can pant a pretty picture of how wonderful their life may be. In fact, doing so may come with a consequences. Reading these three short stories “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell and a short biography by Malcolm X called “My First Conk”, set off many different emotions. I felt as these author’s wanted to me to feel in such way. I believe there is a life lesion in every life story someone has to share, no matter how small or big.
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Life is a series of experiences in which each one of us grows into the individual we are now. Every move, each word and thought shapes our person.
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Life has always been a smooth flowing brook with small dashes here and there. It has certainly reached a critical juncture when I have to desire where to turn and what to do next and my idea of life can be best quoted by this very famous quotation:
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My personal upbringing was like many others, I would say. I played some sports, I hung out with my friends, I went to school, etc. Everything just seemed so simple when we were in
subject I needed help with I started making the honor roll. I had developed a love for school.