Blog post #1: Elay

 About Me

I’m Elay, Second year college, taking up a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I am the type of person who likes to plan everything before I act, My dream is to live a peaceful and simple life, free from unnecessary drama. For now, I choose to trust the process and go with the flow while figuring out my own path.

One of the things that truly excites me, aside from eating, is coding. When I code, I have to think step by step, and that’s when I really get locked in, like I’m inside a box and time just stops. Its like an escape from reality.

I lost my parents early so whenever I face problems, I prefer solving them on my own rather than relying on others. Even though I’m not growing that much in life, I’m still growing little by little. I’m not perfect, and sometimes I might not notice my own mistakes, but I’m aware of my actions and I take responsibility for the things I do wrong. I’m also grateful to still have my family to guide me as I continue to grow.

Quiet, curious, and an overthinker. Those are the words that describe me best. I like observing others, how they react to things, and how they behave, because that’s how I understand them better.

I believe in the saying, “Actions speak louder than words.” I like finding meaning in people’s actions, so before I speak or act, I reflect first to see if what I’m about to do is right or wrong.

My favorite quote is “Fake it till you make it.” I always internalize that quote because I’m not the kind of person who feels confident doing everything. So whenever I need to do something that pushes me out of my comfort zone, that quote helps me a lot. I just remind myself that “I can be whoever I want to be,” and it actually works.

In every chapter of my life, the main reason I keep pushing myself forward is the thought that maybe someday, I’ll have a peaceful and quiet life. A life where I can enjoy what I’m doing without having to worry about anything. Even just for a while..