I dedicate this journal to those people who are like me that pursue their dreams no matter what happens and those who never lose hope to strive and fight for their goals and ambitions in life.

      I also dedicate this to everyone that made successful decisions in their life as well as to those who learned from their misjudgments.

     This is also for those who are interested to know more about me and wants to learn how I decide and what are the factors that I consider in my decision-making that they may also apply to their own life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    I am Maureen Arabela Oliveros Ismael, 19 years of age, from the City of Navotas. I wrote this journal to record and share my happenings in life as well as my decision-making that is significant in me. 

    This journal will show how I pursue my dreams little by little with the help of my significant decisions in life. 

    This may also serve as an inspiration to everyone especially those who are also pursuers of dreams and those who want to know how I examine every factor that may affect my decisions.

        This week I decided not to go with the family outside  to bond with them, and instead, I choose to stay inside our house alone as I need to finish all the needs in school and participate in different group works.

        This is because this week, our family planned to go outside which is first, go to the mall to buy groceries there, and enjoy in the arcade. There is also a plan to go out to exercise in the morning, play badminton and volleyball, as well as eat lunch outside as a family. But I did  not  go  with them  as  I  also need to be  a responsible