Tinille Medina shares details about her family and upbringing in the Philippines. She was born in 1998 and is the oldest of three siblings. Her father struggled financially after Tinille's grandfather passed away when her father was young. Tinille dreams of becoming a pediatrician and accountant so she can help kids in need of medical care and support her siblings' education. She also recalls her experience auditioning for a talent show as a positive memory that made her stronger despite not advancing.

1. Tinille Medina
8-73
ELA- Writing Assignment - My Story 2
I am a Story. You are a Story. My story begins with Me! I was born at
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital on June 12, 1998 at 10 o’clock in the morning and
weight 3.181. I am the first child of Rey and Rebie Medina. My real name is Reyna Tinille
Bautista Medina but, a lot of people call me “Tin-Tin” or “Nille”. A priest suggested my name
‘Tinille” to my parents because I was born on the day the Philippines got their freedom
from the Spanish. Did you know that “Reyna” means “Queen” in English? My parents got my
name “Reyna” from my dad because his name “Reynante” has “Reyna” in it. My Mom’s
birthday is 5 days after mine. She was born on June 17, 1973 and she is 38 years old. My
dad was born on January 18, 1970 and he is 41 years old. I have 2 siblings. I have a sister
named Rei Franzene Bautista Medina or Franzene. She was born on July 15, 2001 and she is
10 years old. I also have a brother named Rey Junel Bautista Medina also known as Reyj.
He was born on August 25, 2009 and he is 2 years old. I can’t believe that my siblings and I
were born at the same hospital with the same doctor. It’s amazing! After knowing few facts
about me. Please, stay on tuned as I share my ups and downs moments.
Most stories ends with “ Happily Ever After” like Cinderella and Snow White
but some stories end with sadness like being disable. My negative memory was, not being
able to see my grandfather. Every time my dad tells us his dad’s story, my sister and I cried.
My dad was studying at a private school the day he received a phone call that killed his
heart. His dad died because of an heart attacked. My dad was only 6 years old when my
grandfather died. After that incident my dad went to a public school because they can’t
afford the tuition anymore. My dad was still lucky because he still has his mom and his
siblings. My dad applied to his mind that he needs to finish his studies to help his mom and
so that his that will be proud of him. I want to be like my dad. He never gave up his dreams.
Every night I pray, I ask god how come my dad, my cousins, myself and my siblings didn’t
get to experience how a grandfather act like but I guess that happened for a reason. Every
single thing happens for a reason! The time my grandfather died my grandmother had to
work to give her children a better future. My dad told us that he helped his mom to sell
candies and clothes after he went to school. My dad started working when he was still
young just to help his mom. My dad also told me that they were just eating rice with soy
sauce they ran out of money to buy food. I can say I’m really proud of my dad because he
survived these kin of things that I wont forget for the rest of my life. I also feel sad because I
don’t get to experience having a grandfather. Seeing my classmates with their grandfathers
makes me feel jealous. If a could just assemble a time travel machine to go back to the time
that my grandfather was still alive, I would.

2. Tinille Medina
8-73
Look into your face and smile as I share my positive memory. A lot of people are
given talents to be proud of. I can say that I am one of those children out there that is given
an amazing gift. I adore singing and music is my life. Somewhere in June 2011, I decided to
audition to be the Next Star but I wasn’t able to be one of the top 16. At least, I did my best.
At the day of the audition, I saw a lot of competitors with their guitars and pianos. I was
really afraid. I felt mixed emotions on that time. The time they called my number, I looked
at my dad whispering “I can do it”. The time came. The judges had their decisions. They said
I have an amazing voice but I need to sing more from the heart. My dad saw my face when I
came out of the Winnipeg Convention Centre. All tears fell off, my heart was beating hard
enough to break my ribs and my eyes felt really heavy like an airplane. But, one thing I
wanted to prove is that I am brave enough to face rejection. Rejection makes a person
better. The judges told me that they’re happy to see me again with my improvements. This
experience made a big impact on me that made me stronger. I need to face rejection even
though it hurts. Be strong and be brave to face every little challenge that God gave you
because at the end, it will help you to be a more successful and determined person. These
are just 3 of my ups and downs memories that I wont forget until the time I get older.
As I grow from being a kid to a teenager, everything has changed. My dreams got
deeper and unrealistic. My movement changed from being silly girl to a quiet young lady.
Ever since I was young, I always wanted to be a paediatrician and an accountant. I adore
what paediatrician does because I love helping kids. I want to help kids that cant afford to
pay their doctors just for a simple check up. I want to share what I have and know to kids
out there that are sick. I also want to be an accountant. I want to be an accountant because
in the Philippines and she approximately received 20,000 pesos every month. She was the
one who helped my dad and afford his needs to finish his education. I want to help my
sister and brother to finish their studies and have a good job to support their future family.