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Ma. Shania Lorraine Ojastro

10th Grader ( Sophomore )

02/18/2023

My Existence

I am from the land of Filipino hospitality and generosity, raised in the beautiful country

with a rich culture, a fascinating history, and industrious and resourceful people. As someone

who was born there, you carry a piece of that beauty and warmth with you wherever you go. It’s

such an honor being born in the Philippines because it shapes your perspective in life and your

values in many ways. The Philippines is a country with a rich and diverse culture, a beautiful

landscape, and some of the warmest and most welcoming people in the world. From the stunning

beaches and scenic mountains to the bustling cities and charming rural towns, there is so much

to explore and appreciate in this wonderful country.

Ako si Ma. Shania Lorraine Damian Ojastro, nag iisang babaeng anak nina Lorenzo

Fiesta at Merlita Morosi. Ako ay isinilang sa taong 2008 at sa buwan ng Enero 22. Pinanganak

sa lungsod ng Dagupan, lumaki sa pangangalaga nina Steve Sotelo at Mary Sotelo, inalagaan ni

Evelyn Soriano, ginabayan ni Joel Morosi. Ako ay pinalaki ng matiwasay at may takot sa Diyos,

ang pagpapakita ng respeto at pagmamahal sa kapwa tao ay isang mahalagang katangian. Sa

pamamagitan ng pagpapakita ng paggalang at pagmamahal sa iba, maipapakita natin ang

kabutihan ng ating puso at maging halimbawa tayo sa iba. Bagama’t hindi ko nakasama ang

aking mga magulang ako nama’y hindi pinabayaan ng aking mga mahal sa buhay lalo na ang

aking pamilya na sina Isagani Ojastro ang aking tiyo at tiya na si Luisa Ojastro.
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Translated text: I'm Ma. Shania Lorraine Damian Ojastro, the only daughter of Lorenzo

Fiesta and Merlita Morosi. I was born in 2008 and on January 22. Born in the city of

Dagupan, raised in the care of Steve Sotelo and Mary Sotelo, nurtured by Evelyn Soriano,

guided by Joel Morosi. I was raised safe and God-fearing, showing respect and love for others is

an important quality. By showing respect and love to others, we can show the goodness of our

hearts and be an example to others. Although I was not with my parents, my loved ones,

especially my family, Isagani Ojastro, did not abandon my uncle and aunt Luisa Ojastro.
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I’m just an ordinary girl with ambition. In a world that can often be loud, flashy and

overwhelming, my groundedness and unassuming spirit are a breath of fresh air. It takes great

strength and courage to embrace simplicity, to find joy in the small things, and to live a life that

is true to myself. Simplicity is a reflection of authenticity, honesty, and my inner peace and it's a

quality that I deeply admire in my family. I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve in life

and I work hard everyday to make that vision reality. My ambition is my testament yo my

courage, my dedication and my resilience. It’s not always easy to pursue your dreams, especially

when they may seem far-fetched or out of reach. But my ambition is my determination to prove

that anything is possible.

Ako’y lubos na nagpapasalamat at lubos na nagagalak sa tuwa sapagkat ako’y pinalad na

maparito sa Estados Unidos ( USA ) napakaraming tao ang nais makapunta rito ngunit isa ako sa

biniyayaan ng oportunidad na ito. Marahil sa una ako ay nahihirapan dahil sa mga sitwasyong

nagdaan ngunit kinakaya ko para sa aking mataas na pangarap. Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa

mga tiyo at tiya ko mula sa Pilipinas pati na rin ang mga pinsan at mga kaanak, dahil sa kanila

ay ako ay naging matatag upang harapin ang hamon ng buhay. Ang aking namayapang lola na si

Lolita Ojastro ay naging isa sa instrumento upang ako’y magpatuloy sa buhay at upang

makapagtapos ako sa larangan ng medisina, nais kong gumamot ng iba kahit na hindi ko ito

nagawa sa kanya, ang aking mahal sa buhay ay tumayong inspirasyon ko para ako’y

magpatuloy.

Translated: I am so grateful and so happy to be in the United States (USA) so many

people want to come here but I am one of those blessed with this opportunity. I may have been
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in a bad mood at first but I was able to get my dreams fulfilled. I am so grateful to my uncles

and aunts from the Philippines as well as cousins and relatives, because of them I have

been able to stand up to face life's challenges. My late grandmother, Lolita Ojastro, became

one of the instruments for me to move on with my life and to graduate in the medical field, I

wanted to treat others even if I did not do it with her, my loved one stood as my inspiration for

me to move on.
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I’m so grateful that I’m here in the USA, and forever thankful for what God gave me, for

giving me and my mom Uncle Steve Montoya, he is always there to help us and even though

we’re not related he’s always there to guide me. I am a living proof of the power of kindness,

especially towards those who are not related by blood. Our world is full of diverse individuals

who may come from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Even a small act of

kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life. In a world that can sometimes feel

disconnected and isolating, extending kindness to others can create connections and build

relationships. Love is not determined by blood or family ties. Love is a universal emotion that

can be shared and expressed towards anyone, regardless of their blood relation to us.