08/02/2021
Reflection #147
Nursing Sophomore student of CEU Manila, Ms. Clarisse Gemrose Cuñada.
February 8, 2021
A Step to a Better Me
This quarantine really affected most people’s lives especially in the first months where it became a total lockdown and we got nothing to do but to maximize what is available at home. As time passes by, I become amazed by how people tend to create their own businesses, new activities and adventures, sharing their hobbies, and more. That is when I realized that I became stagnant. I didn't even notice that I am not progressing as a person because I just sat or lay on my bed to watch my favorite movies, Teleseries, and anime. That is the reason why I tried different things to find my own path and to discover where I can excel.
I started doing various foods by baking and cooking because I really enjoy tasty food. That is why I think that it suits me so well. With every food that I make, I put my whole heart to it and I think that is the most essential ingredient in cooking and baking. Thinking of how my family would react, how it makes them happy and relaxed motivates me to become better. This became my hobby since it motivates me to become more productive even when staying at home. I realized that loving and being genuinely happy with what you are doing and seeing how it positively affects your loved ones is the most important aspect to know if that path is for you. Discovering something that I can do affected my way of life since it helped me to become more positive in life and to treasure each and every thing in this world; even the foods that we eat because most people are starving and most people worked hard to produce the ingredients that we need to create something.
Finding one’s path and discovering something more that we can do are good start into developing ourselves to become better persons. I realized that getting out of our comfort zones was just a step towards our goals. As I have mentioned, I tried different things; I built up my YouTube channel to share my experiences as a nursing student and to help others with tips and tutorials with my video blogs. I believe that it is one way of expressing myself and a step to
develop my communication skills so that I can be an effective communicator and motivator. Then, I started streaming mobile games which I also enjoy since I always play and started to build up my page to gain more audience. I believe that this helps me to entertain other people through my games because it is one way to free ourselves even in just a few moments from the stressors we experience. I also tried sewing my own clothes but did not last long because I find it hard if I do not have the equipment needed but I must say that I have lots
of ideas in mind and soon, if given a chance, I would like to try it again for myself. Lastly, I began a small business with my friends in which we make cheesecakes and sell clothes online. With all the motivations I saw on the internet, it came to my mind that I should think of a way to earn for myself without depending on my parents because it could help them.
With all of what I have tried, I realized that even if I do not excel on one thing, as long as I love what I am doing and with the guidance of God, it is alright. It does not matter whether I tried different things because it is what made me who I am today. A woman who is enjoying life with full of love and compassion for others, confident to try to be better, progressing to be a good communicator, and still a faithful servant of God. Being at this age might be a mature age for some people, but for me, I feel that I have lots to learn in this life and it is still fine to experience mistakes for us to learn and to be better persons in the future. Learning and discovering oneself is indeed a good step to achieve the best versions of ourselves.
