To Bacolod Tay Tung High School, thank you for molding me into what I am today. I know things were hard, and mostly I hated them (BIG TIME) pero one thing kept never entered my mind, and that was to regret it. I am happy I came back here. I owe you my 10 years (almost) and what I know now to you. Thank you for everything. :”) Mercy B. De Baere- Mama, you have given me the courage to fight my way through rough times, and to help me stay strong. I’m glad I told you how I really felt deep down, because I just put on a facade and acted like I was alright, even though I was torn up inside. So mom, thank you, for helping me and taking care of me, and loving me. I love you, Mama! Stan De Baere- Papa, I love you so much! We act so much a like, and I feel like we are a duo, always laughing and joking with each other, but also having serious conversations, and crying together. We had a couple bumps in 2010, during the holidays, but that’s over now! You’re done with that, and it’s been almost 3 year since you stopped drinking and taking your medication with it. It was scary to see you in that state, fighting with mom, my brothers and me. I know I became such a disappointment but, knowing you said that broke my heart, and yours too, but it was for the best. I love you, dad! Nicoleigh Cruz- Thanks so much for putting up with me. I know I’m annoying, terrible, selfish, etc. but you’re still here with me today and I honestly don’t know how. You’re such wonderful person and I can’t thank you enough for being there when I flip out or I’m in deep trouble. Without you, I definitely wouldn’t have been able to survive this far. You’re the one that i want to spend all my time talking with because you’re the one who actually cares. I love you, baby. :) Danica Jade Yao, Ciara Robertha, you guys are ABSOLUTLEY the BESTEST friends I could ever have. What has it been, three? Four years we’ve been friends? We share many common interests and can talk about anything, funny, serious, whatever! I love you very much, girls! ♥ To my two brothers- I know we don’t get along well like we used to, but we are still brothers and sister and our relationship still needs patching up. Pero I wouldn’t exchange you guys to anyone, kasi for me you are the best bro’s I can ever have! Stany De Baere Jr., James De Baere :) And finally… Dear future me, Atty./Flight Attendant Quenie Jeanne De Baere, I hope you have a wonderful life ahead of you, with succesful grades, graduating highschool muna then off to college, perfect attendance and a life full of love with family and with new friends, but also with old friends. I know things aren’t going great with you right now, but things will get better! You just have to stay strong, and never cut the rope! Don’t think about the ugly past, just think about your life ahead of you, and be greatful for it. You are perfect in your eyes, AND DON’T YOU EVER FORGET THAT! Congratulations in advance! :) And last but not the least, To God, the Father of all, thank You for waking me up every morning and for letting me know that I’m just no ordinary person. THANK YOU :”) And yes, I AM A STEP CLOSER. ♥












