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A lot can happen in a year, for sure. The years 2024 and 2025 were prosperous yet challenging. The first semester of my college was spent at Velez College, a prestigious medical school, and one of the top colleges for Medical Technology. It was an opportunity I couldn't let slip away, and so I began my life as a medtech student there. The previous life circumstances led me to this choice, and the events that followed were enough to fill the years with milestones and life learnings. Nonetheless, my passion for writing never faded; I write for my academic life, journals, and stories that will never be published.
I am rainebow0407, from the Philippines, and I'm turning 19 this year! I can't imagine I entered HIVE when I was just on my 10th grade.
Let’s catch up over tea, and I hope this piece will bring hope and a feeling of a morning sunray touching the tree. This is rainebow, signing in. (OMG, I may not sound that excited, but I AM SO BACK. YEYYY!!!)
Senior High School, 12th Grade (S.Y. 2024-2025) at University of Cebu - Banilad, SHS Building
This was the moment where I had to lock in to maintain my WITH HONORS streak. The schedule was filled with research-driven tasks, experiments, and written and practical exams. Most importantly, the research defense and the college preparation made every student’s last senior year challenging. During this school year, I also suffered from occasional ulcers driven by my reduced appetite while studying and when I hyperfixate. However, the unwavering commitment I gave for the school year flourished, and the results were fruitful! We defended our research and got the highest rating for our class, and my research teacher commended my role as the research leader. Finally, everyone graduated with flying colors! It was such a FUN senior year, I’d say. Nothing beats the sleepless nights, endless study-outs, hangouts with my friends, and the memories I was able to gain and cherish for a lifetime.
1ST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE, Medical Technology Student at Velez college
This college has a reputation for being the top school for a medtech student and has a 100% passing rate on board exams. It was a blessing for me to be accepted as one of their freshmen; it had me flying on cloud nine. The school year started very hectic; the pressure was on top, yet I had great people around me. The first three weeks changed my whole life. It’s not even satire. I had no time for my family anymore, I had less time to talk with my friends, and I had no sleep during the whole first semester. The whole semester gave me a sleep-deprived mind, less quality time with my friends and hobbies, and it created a path towards the rock bottom of my life. I lost myself, questioned my worth, cried every day, and forgot who I was. It isn’t the school that was to blame because I am responsible for choosing what I want for my college. Honestly, it is a privilege to be able to do that; that’s why it was so difficult and confusing for me to realize that the medical field isn’t for me. I can’t offer my commitment to medicine; it’s interesting, yet it’s not what I truly wanted to do for a lifetime.
The inner turmoil I carried only had one answer and an ending for everything I was feeling: running away. Not to escape, but to discover what I yearned for truly. To learn who I am, what I want, all the WHYs and HOWs.
NEW LIFE IN VIETNAM
On December 15, 2025, I arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to live with my mother. My thoughts, energy, and voice were just so unhealthy and scattered. I was different, but I thought, “at least, I’m here in Vietnam struggling”. It felt bewildering during the first week; I was so lost, yet I was trying to live away from everyone. I deactivated all my accounts and spent most of my time with my family. It was tough, yet I was trying so hard not to lose myself before 2026 would come. The headline “NEW LIFE IN VIETNAM” is still in the process, to be honest. I’m in my formative years here, and I’m enjoying every bit of it!
A Painting To Be Colored
I am still an outline of what I’m supposed to be this year. This year is filled with rebirth, not just physically, but most importantly, spiritually and mentally. I am still, and will always be, a work in progress; it’s something I’m proud of. “I am tenacious, yet in a good way.” (rainebow0407, 2023) Fortunately, I am still tenacious and goal-driven. I found my way back to myself, and I will continue to help myself grow as a gentle yet bold woman.
My blogs will focus on: Art & Creative Growth, Business School Journey, Fashion with Intention, and Thoughtful Travel.
It took me a while to finally recognize my focus and filter my different interests. This year, I will build my niche and become the master of it.
See you around, rainebows! I hope you enjoyed reading my blog.
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