FEATURE

Shana Tiffany Cayabyab
Written: October 24, 2021
Published: February 23, 2022

Magnificent

Triumph

The elegance of a solemn purpose…

As I take my Equanimeous steps into this marvelous event, there goes the wind running through my flesh; supporting my handful intentions and sincere motives which will serve as my weapons to compete. Keeping my chin up as confidence pours into my dedicated soul. Preparing for a glorious moment in which I will be able to reveal my fearless figure to influence and convey my significant message towards the crowd which in a short while, I will be exposed to.

Beauty blossoms from within.

Photo grabbed by: Justine Jake Gicanal
Photo grabbed from: Nicole Alvarez

Roaming my eyes around, a view from a large flood of audience brings me an inch of tense. Nervous it may seem, but my keen to spread virtuous influence is keeping me in firm. Holding on to my inspirations and prayers leading me to a comfort that is continuously waking up my courage. I

may be the youngest candidate at this competition thus I extremely believe that what matters is the power and purpose held inside thee.

Photo grabbed by: Justine Jake Gicanal
Photo grabbed from: Nicole Alvarez

Exert great dedication to every ounce of opportunity.

Being crowned as the next Ms. Teen Red Cross Caloocan 2017 is honestly what I am not expecting. I humbly wish to achieve my fulfillments even without my name being announced as the glorious winner. As I sensed the ticks of the clock near the appointed time, I readily clicked my soul onto a soul of a true model. This event, Little & Teen Mr. and Ms. Red Cross Caloocan 2017, shall receive a sincere dedication of mine and serve as my stepping stone towards my goal.

Adding further knowledge, the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization whose purpose is to protect our precious lives and fragile health and to ensure respect for human beings. As they do their objectives, they guarantee the security of humanitarian fields which are making them heroes even though they are dressed without capes. Yearly, they launch this event, Little & Teen Mr. and Ms. Red Cross Caloocan 2017, for fundraising and to share some fun and enthusiasm towards the crowd. Indeed, this is an exquisite event not just for competing, but also raising and building a character on each that blooms once we walk through its spotlight and have a snap of realizations while viewing a marvelous stage.

My mind recalls a quote from Zen Shin, “A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.”. Truly, as I walk to the stage filled with power and confidence, my soul carries the inspiration and my capabilities. Doing my best to impress my fellow Sampaguitarians. Doing my best to impress the audience while bringing the name of Sampaguita High School. Doing my best to impress the people who supported me ever since. And among all, doing my best to impress myself.

Using myself as an inspiration to people that even though I look like a weak and young competitor, I can still slay and show-off the splendid part of me which inspires the crowd in front of my eyes and the others who also want to participate. The smell of a strong-built character never disappoints.

Photo grabbed by: Justine Jake Gicanal
Photo grabbed from: Nicole Alvarez

Photo grabbed by: Justine Jake Gicanal
Photo grabbed from: Nicole Alvarez

Heartbeats ran faster as I heard my name. The wind whispers, congratulating me for receiving the “Ms. Teen Red Cross Caloocan 2017” title. Exaggerating excitement swiftly rushes inside me as I am being crowned. The unexpected moment continuously occurs as I raise the flag of my humble school.

Indeed, a taste of unexpected victory is amazingly scrumptious.

As I take my equanimous steps into this marvelous event, there goes the wind running through my flesh; supporting my handful intentions and sincere motives which served as my weapons to the competition I won. Keeping my chin up as confidence pours into my dedicated soul. Finished the glorious moment in which I was able to reveal my fearless figure to influence and convey my significant message towards the crowd which a while ago watched me crowned as the new Ms. Teen Red Cross Caloocan 2017.