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First Leg of our Challenge: #ExploreBeautiful

Abe Olandres October 20, 2014 · 2 min read
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We start our #ExploreWorldwide series with a quick look at the past and how we changed thru time. While technology has allowed us to easily reach our potential, each individual has gone thru some kind of change or transformation.

The beauty is not how we changed our look but our outlook; not on where we’ve been but where we want to be – beauty is a state of mind.

Our first challenge is about #exploring our potential. Show us a photo of you between now and at least 10 years ago (baby pics if need be) and tell us what has changed. Post on your social media accounta and share with friends using the hashtags #ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide. Leave a comment with a link to your entry.

Here are some samples from our editorial team:

kev
“When I was a kid, I had trouble speaking in public. I overcame that fear growing up and can now stand before a crowd with confidence.”

lou1
“As a kid, I spent most of my time playing with my Lego set or outdoors with friends. Now I play with gadgets and attend tech events for a living.”

carl1
“I guess what has changed thru the years is my weight? haha kidding aside, I was really clueless on how I would end up being before. I thought of following my mom’s footsteps and be an entrepreneur, but my love for art during High School flourished. If not for that, I guess I wouldn’t be here right now.”

Show us your before (babypic) and after photos and tell us what dreams you’ve realized or goals you’ve accomplished.

Submission starts today and ends November 21. We will have two (2) winners which we will select from the pool. Our prize is an Acer Liquid Jade and a dinner together with Toni Gonzaga or Paul Soriano.

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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IKME · 12 years ago

Here’s mine:

http://lrd.to/PC1uCmjH1j


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Sunshine Fariñas · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry:

A dream came true!
http://instagram.com/p/udftBeSh5b/


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Sunshine Fariñas · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry:
A dream came true :)

http://instagram.com/p/udftBeSh5b/


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Jayson B. Lomboy · 12 years ago

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=654449164652620&set=a.347945478636325.76301.100002626281780&type=1&theater

As a kid, I always imitate what my parents do. I used to cultivate the soil and plant palay with my father. Then, sometimes, I helped my mom in computing the change of her customers in her small sari-sari store. All I want is to see the palay grows, wait for the harvest time and let father sell them and ask him to bring home lechon manok from the market for dinner, also, to master Mathematics and assist Mother in giving customers’ changes.

Now, I did master the basics of Mathematics as I passed the CPA Board Exam and picked public practice, however, Mother decided to close the store and focused instead on taking care of our mini family, while I asked Father to stop planting palay too and just wait for me to bring him lechon manok everytime I go home in the province.


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Jayson B. Lomboy · 12 years ago

http://jaysonlomboy.tumblr.com/post/100671366866/as-a-kid-i-always-imitate-what-my-parents-do-i

As a kid, I always imitate what my parents do. I used to cultivate the soil and plant palay with my father. Then, sometimes, I helped my mom in computing the change of her customers in her small sari-sari store. All I want is to see the palay grows, wait for the harvest time and let father sell them and ask him to bring home lechon manok from the market for dinner, also, to master Mathematics and assist Mother in giving customers’ changes.

Now, I did master the basics of Mathematics as I passed the CPA Board Exam and picked public practice, however, Mother decided to close the store and focused instead on taking care of our mini family, while I asked Father to stop planting palay too and just wait for me to bring him lechon manok everytime I go home in the province.
?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide?
YugaTech Acer Philippines


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Billy Jao · 12 years ago

Being able to reach out to others and help them reach their goals are my childhood dreams that’s why now I am proud to say that i’m in a stage where I can be my own boss, manage my own time and touch other people’s lives as a financial adviser and unit manager. ?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide?


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kenneth ray ceñido · 12 years ago

Dreams were uncertain 16 years ago, but now I know what my worth is. The 8th and 10th sentence may surprise yet touch your hearts also.
http://instagram.com/p/udZr1Pn-gl/
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4739129574205&substory_index=0&id=1773889786


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MariaElizabethAndres · 12 years ago

When I was a toddler, my mother had a hard time feeding me healthy & nutritious foods because I am a picky eater. Now I love eating fresh fruits & veggies. #ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide Acer Philippines

here’s the link of my entry https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152790216032378&set=a.440113702377.236573.583497377&type=1&theater


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Kenneth Ray Ceñido · 12 years ago

Dreams were uncertain 16 years ago, but now I know what my worth is. The 8th and 10th sentence may surprise yet touch your hearts also. Ihttp://instagram.com/p/udZr1Pn-gl/


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MariaElizabethAndres · 12 years ago

When I was a toddler, my mother had a hard time feeding me healthy & nutritious foods because I am a picky eater. Now I love eating fresh fruits & veggies. ?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide? Acer Philippines

here’s the link of my entry https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152790216032378&set=a.440113702377.236573.583497377&type=1&theater


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Chris Castillo · 12 years ago

When I was five years old, my mom died giving birth to my sister. Since then, I am living independently to survive as a working student. I’ve been in a roller-coaster ride and have traveled a bumpy road to get where I am today, but those obstacles gave me strength and helped me appreciate the truly important things in life. Now, as a Finance Specialist like my mom, I carry my scars like badges of honor! #ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide


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ChristopherAlcantara · 12 years ago

“I remember when i was a kid i’ll always want to look up in the sky to see the airplane, as i grow old i still remember the time that i want to explore to see the beautiful view up in the sky, until i got an opportunity to fly for work…,
An awesome feelings of remembering that when i was a little boy enjoying when theres an airplane and now ive experience it, the real one and explore it…
Here is my entry @instagram
http://instagram.com/p/udPym_TbZW/


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Tomas Chua Jr · 12 years ago

Living with hydrocephalus all thru my life. Reaching the age of 30 with a college degree, and being a living proof that whats written in the books isn’t always accurate.. I supassed 20 years and I’m not retarded

here is my entry
https://twitter.com/thumaz/status/524906517275762689


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Meiko marquez · 12 years ago

When I was young, anything seems possible. I dreamt on becoming a supermodel, a teacher, or a newscaster, it all feels within my reach. In the picture, i was 6 years old.

Now that I am on my 18 years of existence, im on my way to pursue my dream, and that is, to become Philippines’ next Korina Sanchez or Jessica Soho… Soon, i’ll be one of the tv’s newscaster. ?? yay!

https://twitter.com/meixmrqz/status/524866703163809792


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Meiko marquez · 12 years ago

When I was young, anything seems possible. I dreamt on becoming a supermodel, a teacher, or a newscaster, it all feels within my reach. In the picture, i was 6 years old.

Now that I am on my 18 years of existence, im on my way to pursue my dream, and that is, to become Philippines’ next Korina Sanchez or Jessica Soho… Soon, i’ll be one of the tv’s newscaster. ?? yay!

https://twitter.com/meixmrqz/status/524866703163809792


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Meiko marquez · 12 years ago

When I was young, anything seems possible. I dreamt on becoming a supermodel, a teacher, or a newscaster, it all feels within my reach. In the picture, i was 6 years old.

Now that I am on my 18 years of existence, im on my way to pursue my dream, and that is, to become Philippines’ next Korina Sanchez or Jessica Soho… Soon, i’ll be one of the tv’s newscaster. ?? yay!

https://twitter.com/meixmrqz/status/524866703163809792


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Kristine Paola D. El · 12 years ago

Here is my entry :) ? http://instagram.com/p/uc0cyyFn6w/?modal=true


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Emilyn · 12 years ago

Here is my entry:
http://instagram.com/p/ucwa2vPX_V/


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CHRISTINE MIRAS · 12 years ago

Dreams do come true…

Instagram:

http://instagram.com/p/ucPbwhgba7/


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Dahren G. Alejandro · 12 years ago

The photo on the left was taken 17 years ago. I think the great changes in me for the past years is that I maintain a long hair now because before mom doesn’t let my hair touch my shoulders! Lol! Well, looking into deeper meaning of it, I realized that as time passed by I can now decide for my own but of course still with the help and guidance of my mom. Next is my passion for food well now I am more conscious of the foods I eat but I must admit there are still times of cheat day where I am like a 7 year old chubby girl who eats what she wanted to eat. Lastly, I wish I can go back to old times when I can show off my tummy without hesitations hahaha!! (Look at the upper-left picture) Above all the greatest changes in me is how I view and value life now. It’s not like always a princess life, sometimes witches come in our way but most important thing is how you were able to fight those witches with the help of your fairy godmother (GOD) who is always there whenever I needed. ?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=727799300632737&set=a.354625074616830.84608.100002080218130&type=1&theater


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Larry Vergara · 12 years ago

Life sharing entry.

Instagram:

http://instagram.com/p/ub6oKFmyj0/

Shared to facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=851983718166015&set=a.659427877421601.1073741828.100000631835243&type=1


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CHRISTINE MIRAS · 12 years ago

When I was a kid, my Dad and siblings said that I really loved playing with the other kids in our neighborhood. I would always act as a teacher and the other kids were my students. Everyone thought I would take up education in college like my Dad and my siblings but growing up I had different career paths that I wanted to take. During my graduation in kindergarten, I told everyone that I wanted to become a nurse; in elementary I wanted to become a teacher; in high school I dreamed of becoming a journalist. To make the long story short, I ended up finishing Master of Health Social Science at De La Salle University. I realize that all roads led me to my dream profession. One must not give up on his/ her dreams…they do come true when one is willing enough to work hard to achieve them. #ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1499437470334710&set=a.1496329957312128.1073741828.100008054139800&type=1&theater


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amihan april almarin · 12 years ago

I’ve post my entry here: https://www.facebook.com/aprilvillanueva2003

hoping to win!!!


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Rosevi Myner Fernand · 12 years ago

Here is my entry:

I used to dream of becoming a princess someday with a prince charming beside me all the way.
Someone who embodies the character not only of a royal blood but that of my father.
Years had passed and countless more heartaches
I was about to give up what every princesses would only want
Until he came, my knight in shining armour, the man of my dream — my Prince Charming Joel!
#ExploreBeautiful
#ExploreWorldwide

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=801660959890227&set=a.131692880220375.29723.100001389922258&type=1


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rhesa joy silos · 12 years ago

Having parents who are both musician developed my love for music.. I grew up with music all around me and I dreamt that I’d like to be a musician someday.. that dream has not been very easy for me because being fat made me so insecure and so afraid of people that I didn’t think I could ever perform on stage with ease at all.. but with the help of my friends, I learned to trust what I can do and gained confidence in me.. Now, being on stage doesn’t fright me anymore but makes me even more proud of who and what I am.. ;)

#ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=728236400580410&set=a.649112575159460.1073741826.100001821710000&type=1&theater


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big girl · 12 years ago

when i was young up until now, nothing has changed sirena pa rin ako


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Ron Marvin Marcos · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry YugaTech, I hope I will win this time :)

http://instagram.com/p/uaqry4QCSo/


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Honey Grace Arsula · 12 years ago

When I was a kid all I do is play, no one cared how I dressed, we were all friends and we all could be ourselves without being judged. But now that I’m already a lady, I’ve already matured, I know my limitations, I have goals in life. I learned that life is too beautiful we should explore it. #ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=915380938479941&set=a.149675348383841.25348.100000241308543&type=1&theater


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Leonore Bernal · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry on Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/uamgCFqfJr/


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Maria Luisa Dy · 12 years ago

When I was a toddler I love to wear hats & dream of travelling around the world! Little did I expect that I could travel not only by air but I could also go cruising Asian waters thru Starcruises for FREE since I won in one of their restaurant promo “88 days Around The World” #ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide


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Maria Luisa Dy · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=850888411609824&id=100000660180313


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Maria Luisa Dy · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=850888411609824&id=100000660180313


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Jorge Taguibao · 12 years ago

My first attempt to speak on stage was 24 years ago. I never thought that exploring my strengths and capabilities will eventually help me become what I am today. I am now a proud High School Teacher and a Boy Scout Leader, inspiring and motivating the youth!
?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide?

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=775544582491481&set=a.333932769986000.74895.100001078402684&type=1&theater


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Jorge Taguibao · 12 years ago

My first attempt to speak on stage was 24 years ago. I never thought that exploring my strengths and capabilities will eventually help me become what I am today. I am now a proud High School Teacher and a Boy Scout Leader, inspiring and motivating the youth!
?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide?

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=775544582491481&set=a.333932769986000.74895.100001078402684&type=1&theater


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Jorge Taguibao · 12 years ago

My first attempt to speak on stage was 24 years ago. I never thought that exploring my strengths and capabilities will eventually help me become what I am today. I am now a proud High School Teacher and a Boy Scout Leader, inspiring and motivating the youth!

#ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=775544582491481&set=a.333932769986000.74895.100001078402684&type=1&theater


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Julie Ann Taguibao · 12 years ago

#ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide This was me on my 7th Birthday and 15 years later. I was so shy then and wasn’t so sure of what I want to be. As years passed, I explored a lot of things that made me confident and fulfilled. I am now a happy, self-employed wife!!

LINK:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=984894364860610&set=a.461817667168285.125954.100000201666146&type=1&theater


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Christine Ruste · 12 years ago

When I was 16, I had lofty dream of becoming a great writer. I’m talking Jane Austen, JK Rowling calibre. I was in the awkward “teenage” phase, no longer a girl, but not yet a woman. I have not traveled outside of my hometown and was very naive about life.

At 30, I am a registered nurse in 3 countries (Philippines, US, and Australia). I have 2 kids and although I may have filled up in some places, I am fully confident in myself. I have traveled overseas by myself and am no longer scared of the unknown. One thing remains the same: I still dream of becoming a great writer.


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lucky love arsula · 12 years ago

You can go through life and make new friends every year–every month practically–but there was never any substitute for those friendships of childhood that survive into adult years. Those are the ones in which we are bound to one another with hoops of steel.
?#?ExploreBeautiful? ?#?ExploreWorldwide?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=963963*******41&set=a.152676844748147.29262.100000174967274&type=1&theater


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Deziree Carino · 12 years ago

Here is my entry. Thank you.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153260559593102&set=a.10151402357833102.578458.598803101&type=3&theater


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Lobella Dela Pena · 12 years ago

Here’s my entry…Hoping to win

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=834797813209103&set=a.196010340421190.45024.100000366755035&type=1&theater


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Jonathan Tupas · 12 years ago

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=786244821437432&set=a.373442779384307.86871.100001557640734&type=1&theater

#ExploreBeautiful
#ExploreWorldwide


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Elijah Santos · 12 years ago

Elijah Santos
In everyone’s life a spirit of bravery is just sleeping. Just like when I was a child, who can’t stands on my own. But all of that changes as I grew up and dream that someday I will be a champion, a man who can on his own feet and with God on his side. Yes, I believed that everyone of us has planted a seed of greatness and in due to time it will show up and nothing can hinder it! We Filipinos are destined to be on top! It is only a matter of trusting yourself and placing our faith to the One who is above all!
Acer Philippines
YugaTech
#ExploreBeautiful
#ExploreWorldwide


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Elijah Santos · 12 years ago

In everyone’s life a spirit of bravery is just sleeping. Just like when I was a child, who can’t stands on my own. But all of that changes as I grew up and dream that someday I will be a champion, a man who can on his own feet and with God on his side. Yes, I believed that everyone of us has planted a seed of greatness and in due to time it will show up and nothing can hinder it! We Filipinos are destined to be on top! It is only a matter of trusting yourself and placing our faith to the One who is above all!

#ExploreBeautiful
#ExploreWorldwide

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=749798505057180&set=a.242548285782207.51387.100000811122284&type=1&theater


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Elijah Santos · 12 years ago

Elijah Santos
In everyone’s life a spirit of bravery is just sleeping. Just like when I was a child, who can’t stands on my own. But all of that changes as I grew up and dreamed that someday I will be a champion, a man who can stsnd on his own feet and with God on his side. Yes, I believed that everyone of us has planted a seed of greatness and in due to time it will show up and nothing can hinder it! We Filipinos are destined to be on top! It is only a matter of trusting yourself and placing our faith to the One who is above all!
Acer Philippines
YugaTech
#ExploreBeautiful
#ExploreWorldwide


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Emmanuel John Lazaro · 12 years ago

http://instagram.com/p/uZ3f5WoYCh/


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JC Tumang · 12 years ago

https://twitter.com/ventocoseuss/status/524360728115822592

More power!


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Emmanuel John Lazaro · 12 years ago

When I was a baby, I spent most of my time sleeping but now I spent most of my time studying and doing stuffs related to my course which I think could be a good thing for me as a full-time student.

#ExploreBeautiful #ExploreWorldwide

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=871636842889279&set=a.163982*******25.48221.100001289138758&type=1&theater


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