MAGAZINE (JARED AQUINO BS BIO 1-B)

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The
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of
2020

PREVIEW FEBRUARY 2020

I am a Senior High School student that time when the covid-19
virus struck the country and I thought it’s just an ordinary virus wherein it
will last only in a few weeks but the biggest and unexpected nightmare
came in. When the year 2020 began, it was full of surprises and
challenges. I remember last February 2020, I competed in a municipal
pageant in our town and I felt ecstatic and highly strung. With the
guidance and grace of our Almighty God, I won the pageant with the
title of “Mr. Teen Bagong Tiaong 2020.” I bagged other major titles and
sponsors from my previous pageant and I am very grateful for it. I am also
a consistent honor student in our class that’s why my heart is very
overwhelmed and thankful for all the blessings that I’ve got.

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My handler and founder of
the pageant wanted me to
compete for a provincial
pageant but unfortunately, the
virus spread rapidly. It rolled
out not only here in our country
but also in every part of the
world. The covid-19 cases
increased their rate and the
government declared a total
lockdown in our country. I felt
sad and anxious about it. All my
plans and desires just
disappeared. I regret the
opportunity that had been given
to me because that pageant will be a stepping stone for me
to achieve my dreams in life and that is to become a model.
The annual travel vacation, discovering different kinds of
foods, meeting new people, camping, and having a bond
with my relatives are what I’ve missed and regret-
ted. But instead of thinking about it, I did other
stuff that I didn’t usually do on normal days. I
hope that this pandemic will end in just a couple
of months that’s why I decided to do some
exercise, practice my ramp model and do .
some diet just to prepare for the
upcoming pageant.

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I maintain my physical, mental,
emotional, and even spiritual
health in good condition. And
sometimes there are some anxiety
attacks but I always tell myself to
be okay even though I’m not okay.
I promised to myself that those
plans that are neglected will turn
into reality in God’s perfect time
and I declare it.

'"GOD'S PLAN

IS ALWAYS THE BEST PLAN"

BEFORE LOCKDOWN DURING LOCKDOWN

When the government declared a total lockdown, at first, I felt

sad and worried because the covid-19 virus spread to the entire

country. I’m very worried about the safety of our family that’s why we

limit going outside. Page 4

I don’t have any social relationship at that time,
especially this pandemic, it gives an effect on my
self-esteem, low performance in school, and overall
communication skills. I think I have disorders in my
mental and social health.

I experience a lot of

things and I did a lot

of household chores. I

make over my room

and it turns out so

satisfying. There are

good and bad things

that happened to us as

a family. We

appreciate each other

and we have now

quality time to spend.

We have family

devotion about God’s

goodness and His

mercy on us. Page 5

VACATION
after a year



I remember last January 2021, January and
we’ve been to San Narciso, Quezon June 2021
to see the beautiful beach there and
to have relaxation. It’s such a

wonderful bonding with them and I
missed them so much. On the other My family embraced this kind of
hand, maybe the bad thing that situation by being flexible in all
happened is that we don’t have a circumstances and we keep our
face-to-face reunion with other faith in God. Because we believe
relatives that’s why we miss them so that God will guide us and He will
much. never leave us nor forsake us.

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THE UNCOVERED

REALIZATION

This pandemic gives me a lot of
significant learnings and

realizaI StSiUoEn5s| inV O Llif7 e| .J It taughtU L Y 2 0 1 9 me to
appreciate your family members,
friends, relatives, and all people

that are close to your heart. I
became thankful for everything
that we have that’s why I feel very

blessed. Also, the words of
wisdom that always came to my
mind are that life is very short and
we should do something to make

it fun and purposeful.

"BE PURPOSEFUL IN
EVERYTHING YOU DO"

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I believe that all of us have a purpose
in our lives and we should play that role

to be a blessing for others. Always
extend our arms if we can provide for
their needs and It’s always better to
give than to receive. Moreover, these
realizations in life have a great impact

and effect on us because it’s about
humanity and the restoration of

“Bayanihan” in our community. I will
assure you that I will keep these
lessons in my heart and mind.



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GOD'S

Wonderful Plan

I will describe this pandemic as a

very toxic and ruthless virus that can

take away man’s life. After I graduated

as Senior High School, I can’t

personally tell the direction that I

wanted to take because I’m still praying

for it and waiting for the perfect time of

God. But now, I am taking this course

because I know He has a wonderful

plan for me. I plan to become a doctor

of human/animals someday and I

wanted to pursue that dream because I

wanted to help them. I have the heart

to help and I believe that it is one of my

purpose. And about my pageantry, I

think I should focus on my studies

before anything else because education

is my priority. I believe that with

education, it will help you to

achieve your goals and dreams

in life. Also acknowledge God

in everything we do. God will

empower you in all aspect of your life. Page 9

BETTER OR
WORST?

Reflect
I will describe myself as resilient, dominant, hard-working, passionate,

and goal-oriented. I play different kinds of musical instruments and I sing. I

love music because it is part of my soul. It influenced my mood and it makes me

productive. As I compare myself before covid-19 and now, I can say that

before I’m an outgoing person who always likes to go everywhere especially to

malls and classmates’ houses. I like to eat everywhere with my friends and It

gives me satisfaction in my social life but now, I don’t have any confidence to

face other people and I’m always not in the mood. I always wanted to sleep and

stay inside my room. I don’t have social life except chatting with someone on

messenger. I always felt dizzy and I don’t have the energy to do some tasks.

Maybe, this pand
emic hits me different
ly because I lost motiv
ation and I felt

worthless. I expe
rience overthinking ab
out my life and I taug
ht I’m going to

give up. But I thank God for letting those trials and challenges in my life

because God proves his goodness to me. Page 10

I remember the bible verse

“Come to me, all you who are

weary and burdened, and I

will give you rest.” And I’m

very grateful that I’ve

overcome and conquered it.

Faith is the one thing that we

need for us to live in this crazy

world. He will never leave us

nor forsake us. After those

trials, I believe that I’m

already in my healing process,

and day by day, with the

grace of God, I’m now

becoming a better version of

myself.

"Nothing is


impossible with God."

JARED AQUINO// UTS' MAGAZINE

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