Vinluan_SharmaineAnne_BSA 1A

Understanding the self

PODRTigFiOtaLl IO
by Sharmaine Anne B. Vinluan

BSA 1A

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Physical

SELF

Sharmaine Anne B. Vinluan

4 YEars old 5 YEars old 6 YEars old

In my developing years, I have been always bashful. I lacked confidence when it was
about my physical appearance because I have a negative self-image. I remember
the days whenever I am at my school, looking down because of my low self-
confidence in my appearance and I am not confident about how others viewed me
because I, myself, isn't satisfied with my looks.

SHarmaine Anne b. vinluan

Physical

SELF

I had a brown skin tone and I was
small in height; they used to call me,
"itim na kuting". When I was 3 years
old, I became taller, bigger, and
chubbier; additionally, my clothes
were fit for a 7-year-old kid. I had the
nickname "taba" and also, I have
been called "baboy", "pango", "negra",
and the like.

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN physical self

CONT'D "Kumain ka kapag gusto mong
kumain, huwang mo nang hintayin
Even at a younger age, I was told to
reduce my food intake. But then, my na magutom ka. Huwag kang
Lolas who used to ask me this, naagdadiet, kapayat mo na".
"Kumain na kayo?", and whenever I
answered, "No", they'll always say:

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PHYSICAL SELF

As I grew up, I still had low self-confidence. This year, I figured out
that I have a "negative or unhealthy body image". Despite having
negative comments that surround me, I always have my Lolas who
always try to boost my confidence and self-esteem. And my mother
used to fix my hair and dress me up in good-looking and
comfortable clothes.

SHarmaine Anne b. vinluan

PHYSICAL SELF

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN

CONT'D physical self

When I reached my puberty stage, I learned how to surf social media and I
became conscious of how I looked. I started to want many things to the point
that I forgot to value and cherish what I have and what I inherited from my
parents. I even thought of having my face done (such as surgeries that can
improve my physical features). However, I was engulfed by the negative
thoughts and comments that I heard before; those are still on my mind, up to
this day.

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Physical

SELF

As of now, I am working on myself. I
am making myself knowledgeable
about fashion, cosmetics, skincare,
haircare, and body care products,
and I am still encouraging myself
to eat healthily and exercise daily. I
buy and dress up with clothes
according to my body type and
comfortability. I can feel my
confidence rising whenever I wear
clothes that I am comfortable in
and that are tailored to my
preferences.

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PHYSICAL SELF

Also, thanks to my mother, who used
to dress me up and style my hair
when I was a kid, I am grateful that
she pushed me to dress up because
today, as I browse through the
photos they took when I was a kid, I
am loving the fact that they looked
nice on me.

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When it comes to body care, I think I'm most
attractive when I'm clean and tidy. Plus, being
around by mostly positive individuals has
taught me to value myself and the things I
can achieve; they have helped me acquire
confidence. I learned to filter the information I
received from others and to disregard
anything negative that was said to me. Now,
I've realized that not everyone's opinion
counts and that we all have different tastes
and standards when it comes to beauty.

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN

MATERIAL
SELF

The possessions which are part of myself.

INTRODUCTION

The material self reflects the person for who they are. It is the likes and
dislikes, in other words, the preferences that each one of us holds. These
are preferences over material things that we use as an expression of
ourselves. They are the things that will help us decide how to live our
lives and fulfill our needs and wants. My material self refers to my
satisfaction in having material desires and possessions. The material
desires I have is what I seek and need in order to live my life fully. It
does have similarities to extended self, the people I met, the places I
lived, and the things I can call as “mine” forms my material self.

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN

MATERIAL When I was in junior high school, I used to read Wattpad on
SELF my phone as a hobby, but it quickly became addictive, and I
became a fan of the authors and artists (Korean actors and
What were my interests? boy bands) who portray the characters in the stories I read. I
began saving money to purchase physical books and
merchandise. I preferred to read books rather than converse
with the people around me at the time.

Reading novels took me to another world. Reading novels
has also helped me improve my ability to express myself via
words; I am learning while having fun. I stopped reading
these kinds of novels since it had become an addiction, and
I needed to focus on my schoolwork because I wanted to
graduate with honors at that time. I finished with honors,
almost with high honors, but I had difficulties expressing
myself again after years.

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN

During my senior high school years, I
became more aware of everything
around me, therefore I began to
invest in stuff that would increase
my self-confidence. Skin care
products, cosmetics, clothing, shoes,
bags, accessories, and some
inspiring literature are among the
things I still use and do now.

I concentrate on and own the things that I
like and benefit from. Though there are
other things I desire but can't afford right
now, such as high end stuff. That is why I am
working so hard for it: I crave things I can't
afford right now. I want to acquire luxurious
things without compromising my needs,
therefore I'll have to work hard and
intelligently.

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN

MATERIAL SELF

OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND
HOUSE ARE ALSO COMPONENTS

OF OUR MATERIAL SELF. THEY
HAVE THE MOST IMPACT ON OUR
LIVES. I ALWAYS PUT THEM FIRST
BECAUSE WHAT THEY DO, THEIR

OPINIONS, AND HOW THEY
BECOME QUICKLY HAVE AN
IMPACT ON ME SINCE THEY ARE

SO DEAR TO ME.

SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN

POLITICAL
SELF
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SHARMAINE ANNE B. VINLUAN POLITICAL SELF

The Political self is developed as we understand our
right to speak for ourselves amidst people who differs
from beliefs and morals. My family is the first and a
great factor in developing my political self. They are
the one that will show authority and governance; they
are the ones that will establish the rules to preserve
order in the family. The school will have the
responsibility to show us what are the morals and
political values that will direct me to an upright citizen.
Similarly, the church formed my image of democracy
through religious beliefs, values, and tradition.

My interaction with my peers displayed to me the
equality when it comes to rights and privileges among
the people in that group. Lastly, the mass media
disseminates the information regarding the
happenings around the politics. My political self was
formed by these people and factors as I grew up; also,
I keep the balance with my relationship with them and
my political values.

SHARMAINE VINLUAN Political
Self
Collecting calendar campaign cards was our
way of having fun when I was a kid, my
cousins and I used to wait for the election
candidate to pass by in our street so that we
can collect calendar campaign cards and vie
for candies. Along with this, I witnessed my
parents waking up early in the morning to
vote for the candidate that they prefer and to
avoid the expected long queue. At that time, I
was questioning myself "why do they have to
put an effort like that just to vote for a
candidate?" on my mind those candidates
are, all the same, in the end, they will all have
criminal cases, be corrupt, and won't do good
for our country (yes, I was wrong because I
generalized them too much?).

Remembering the numerous times I told myself that when
I reach the age when I have the right to vote, I will never
choose to vote because it is a waste of time. Because of
how chaotic politics is, I've never been interested in it. And
it appears that no politician is working to develop and
enhance our country. Furthermore, I believe that being
involved in politics would simply add to my stress.

POLITICAL
SELF

POLITICAL SELF

However, in the year 2021, I was encouraged by my friend and
mother to have myself registered in COMELEC since it is part
of adulting and I was told by my friend that I can help our
country by simply voting right since I agree that it is a good
idea, so I did. "Ang namulat, ay hindi na muling pipikit". When
the campaign period 2022 started we were so busy with our
school works, I was clueless about who to choose and who to
support but I told myself and my friends to observe and
research for us to vote for the right ones.

SHARMAINE VINLUAN #LeniKiko2022

POLITICAL KIKO PANGILINAN
SELF
#LeniLeniLead
And I came to a decision to vote for
Leni Robredo as our president LENI ROBREDO
because for me she is the most
qualified presidential candidate.
After all, her clean track record as
vice president demonstrates that she
possesses the qualifications, political
knowledge, and passion for public
service that would be ideal for any
presidential candidate.

POLITICAL SELF

I joined and enjoyed campaign events and
activities as I know that I am supporting the
right and deserving candidates and I am
choosing the choice where I won't ever be
defeated. "Sa Gobyernong Tapat, Angat
Buhay Lahat!". I readied my cheat sheet,
listing all my bets.

POLITICAL SELF

On the election day, just like my parents I woke up early to avoid the long queue, I was very
nervous at that time but I made sure to follow the rules and vote rightly. The same day after I
voted the whole day I was anxious, the unofficial results were coming out and I was crying
because of the disappointing results that I was viewing. I feel like everybody's future was shaking.
Thankfully, Leni Robredo said that, despite her loss, she will continue fighting for her cause by
launching the Angat Buhay Lahat NGO in July 2022.



SPIRITUAL SELF

The Spiritual Self is the most beautiful and powerful
aspect of each one of us. This aspect of self
concerned with spirituality and religion, in which the
connection to a greater being affects one's self and
others. This is a part of our life that we intimately
know as we grow. Here, it is made clear that being
spiritual is different from being religious. Religion, on
the other hand, is what helps us solidify our beliefs,
morals, and will for it to be applied to ourselves.

SPIRITUAL SELF

INNER SOUL

My spiritual self, in terms of Inner Soul, shows our
connection to God. As for me that is not the case
because I am not active towards my religion and
any church activities. There’s a reason for that,
it’s because I’m not that free from joining any of
those activities because of personal and familial
reasons. Still, I am a person who wants to partake
in religious activities to improve my connection
to God and to know more about my religion. To
deepen my connection to our Lord is a must for
me as I apply values and morals to my life that
are related to the bible.

CONNECTION WITH

NATURE

My spiritual self in terms of my
connections with nature is that I always
dream of going to the beach to swim.
There’s this feeling of going on a hike in
the mountains while gazing through
nature. The sea breeze clears the
negativity that I hold and the horizon
shows me that there’s more to this world.
And hiking connects me to nature as I see
such a peaceful environment.



DISCOVERING LIFE's MEANING

My spiritual self in discovering life’s meaning shows what I have learned
in the 19 years of my existence. In this life, I have always been focusing
on my intellectual aspect that I forgot to improve myself. I never
attempted knowing real happiness without academics. I tend to forget
to enjoy it with my family and friends knowing that I have things to do in
school. That's why I am a late bloomer when it comes to knowing life’s
meaning. Upon losing a loved one, there’s a thought that this might be
the last moments I will be with the people dear to me. So, these
experiences taught me a lesson that I should look and enjoy what's in
front of me instead of looking too much into the future. I chose to spend
more time with my family and friends. And for me, life is what’s in the
present, never the future.

DIGITAL
SELF

Presented by: Sharmaine Anne B. Vinluan
BSA 1A

The digital self is the
persona you present online.
Some people have one or
more online identities that
are distinctive from their "real
world" selves, while others
have a single online persona
that is similar to the one they
possess in the actual world.

DIGITAL SELF I have different personas on each one
of my social media accounts. I was
once a goofy-type on Facebook, but I've
toned it down recently, and I rarely
disclose personal information on that
platform. The Instagram me is the
stylish me, the self-love me, and the
optimistic me. Then there's the Twitter
me, who has always been raving about
life and everything, but I uninstalled that
app to safeguard my serenity and keep
myself from reading nasty postings.

DIGITAL SELF

These days, I've decided to be more low-key and
private on social media because I don't want
people to be kept up to date on my life. Granting
them information or an update on my life, in my
opinion, is tantamount to giving them permission
to intervene in my life. And I feel there is still
someone out there rooting for something horrible
to happen to me, and I don't want that negative
energy. As a result, I only upload or share anything
when I want to. I also like to share things like
postings to raise awareness, posts to assist others
raise funds, and posts that might inspire others.

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