“The Universe is not trying to break you, it’s trying to find a way to wake you up, so that you’ll see what’s real and what’s worth fighting for. It takes time to heal but it also takes courage.” What an amazing and humbling journey it has been. In a span of a month I was able to grow so much as a person, meet so many wonderful people that have helped realize a dream. 🤍 Thank you to all of you for the overwhelming support. Thank you to the organizations and communities I’ve been a part of!! My high school DLSZ, my peers from Ateneo, AWFT, my block and even my coursemates. Thank you so much to my family and friends for serving as my rock through out all of this, day in and day out, for checking on me and doing their all to pull in as much support as they can. Thank you to my HMUA Jobert and Rev for always being there for me and supporting me! Tadtad share and post and always so fun to be with. Thank you to HOC, Tito Dave and Tito Edwin for molding me into the woman I am now!! I came in so clueless, a little awkward and very nervous—I’m still a little awkward but I’ve got a lot more trust and confidence in myself because of their honesty and training. Thank you so much to my family and friends for serving as my rock through out all of this, day in and day out, for checking on me and doing their all to pull in as much support as they can. And lastly, thank you God for letting all of this unfold, truly my biggest plot twist this year and I’m forever grateful. 💫 Here’s to not giving up on the woman I’m becoming, until next time 🤍 Photography Jerick Sanchez Make up Lei Ponce Styling Jeff Galang Hair Diana May Shot in Light Lab #MissUniversePhilippines2021