JOY ™… name is Mary Joy Taneo… 16 years old..turning 17 on September 8… the eldest of 6 children in a family… studying @ University of the Philippines, Manila… taking up Bachelor of Science Major in Biology… currently in my first year … living @ Taguig City

“To succeed is to know that someone has breathed easier

because you have lived.”

MHIIE ™

JOY ™... I don’t remember anything much

during my childhood days, but I guess I have been the child anyone have

been. A child who knows nothing else but to eat, sleep and play. Like any

other child, I also hate siestas before, simply because siesta time is the

time when the dirty ice cream vendor pass by our house, and it is also the

time when playmates are present. … however, there are certain times

that I do remember before, like when I cried at school because classes were

cancelled (Kinder 1). I also remembered when my mom used to

scold me because I can’t complete writing the alphabet.

JOY™THE NOT-SO-ORDINARY

GIRL I am not the usual girl who loves to go to malls and do some shopping. You know, the typical girl, someone who loves to overdress, to put make – up, who loves pink. I don’t know, but I don’t like being girlie. I kind of like doing some boyish stuff. I love caps. I love cargo pants. I love non-fitting t-shirts. I don’t really mind what I wear, as long as I am comfortable, and I don’t look stupid

JOY ™ IN HER BRAINIE

MOTTO IN LIFE “To succeed is to know

that someone has breathed easier because

you have lived.”I am happy when I make someone smile. I feel

good when I am able to help others. I feel significant when someone thanks me. :) I feel my

worth when I am able to help people, especially when I make them smile. I feel like God created me

to make people happy. :)

JOY ™ IN HER BRAINIE

OTHER THOUGHTS

“Some things are better left unsaid.”

There are things that I don’t tell anyone, even to my dearest or closest friend. I guess I’m just afraid that people might not understand, and that would hurt me if they don’t. Some things might also hurt

others, so I just keep them.

OTHER THOUGHTS

“Learn to treasure simple moments.”

JOY ™ IN HER BRAINIE

I love treasure moments that doesn’t take too much effort. Not because I am too lazy to give effort, but because of the idea that there are certain things that are special in their own simple way. I love the way double-dutch ice cream make me smile. I love the way sunset can ma me feel good. Every simple moment that could make your heart bounce, every simple moment that could give you what in Psychology is called a Duchene smile, is enough to be kept forever.

MI PAMILIE

MI PAMILIE AGEN

JOY ™ FEAT. PAMILIE

I am not too close with my family. :( I know it is a sad thing but what can I do? I am always out of the house. If I spend time inside the house, I don’t really talk to anyone.

But I do interact with my sisters and brother. I play with them. I also talk to my parents when I have time (or when

they have time). I know I have to have more time with them, but I just don’t know how to approach them in a

way that they will like it. I’m still working on that matter. So far, my family is still living in good harmony. :)

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JOY ™ EN’ PRENDSI always spend time with my

friends. I enjoy their company, but I don’t talk much. I laugh

when they laugh, and do crazy stuff. I always listen to their

stories. I am not the type who always talks and tell stories. I am

too much of a secretive type, even to people close to me. I am not too fond of being with people

I don’t know. I think it is because I am not used to going out of the

house. I always stay inside. I don’t really know too many

people from our place. Not till I entered college. That is why I don’t trust people much, and

when I start to trust them, it’s like I give all the trust that I could

give.

:”>I am not fond of telling stories about the relationships I

had (not all are serious ones, not all are also successful) because I feel it is kind of “corny” to talk about them. You know, like when you remember the

crazy stuff you do for the guy. :) But I am currently in a relationship right now. I believe this relationship will be successful this time. :) With this relationship I had right

now, I learned how to be more understanding, and more patient. I started to believe that there will be a

tomorrow for the two of us (unlike my past relationships). :)

MHIIE ™ IN <3

JOY ™Sometimes, I’m wondering if I would be a child forever. You know, a child’s life is so simple, yet so wonderful. Why? Because a child will be contented with a candy. He will be contented with a simple toy. Being an adult means more limitations, more problems. Being an adult means that you could no longer dream of a fantasy, because reality will always be there, and dreaming of such would be a waste of time. But what can I do? Life goes on..whether you like it or not. You can’t stop..or else, you’ll get left behind by everything and everyone.

Just take every opportunity that comes your way, and make the best out of it. When there’s mistake, learn from it. Life has simple requirements..we are the ones that make these requirements complicated.

JOY ™ IN THE

FUTURETO DO LIST:Graduate from UP with flying colorsHave a stable job, with good salaryHelp my parents especially with the financial stuffBe able to help my siblings finish their studiesFinish my medical degree/doctoral degreeGiven the right time:

Get married with my guyHave a stable and happy family