Raphael A. Coronel's Excellent Minor Project:"Smile Back"

Raphael A. Coronel
Sr-E

Smile Back

I have to say that my parents are my role models. I have them to thank for helping me grow into who I am today. They raised my brother and me by example. When we were younger, our parents would bring us to their clinic, and they would allow us to watch them work on their patients, with the proper distance, of course. At a young age, I was already exposed to dentistry. I remember being so interested in the tools they used and the procedures they followed. I would ask numerous questions, and they would always be willing to answer.


Years passed, and I am now applying for different colleges. I have no problem in taking up dentistry, but I picked up a few things while growing up. I got into music. I started playing the piano when I was around 4. I’ve learned from around seven teachers, and at one time, the dean of the UST conservatory of music. I also started playing the guitar around 6 years ago. I am currently a part of the all male a capella group in our school. Performing is something I really enjoy, and maybe it’s because I grew up in that environment. There is always a sense of fulfillment in me when I know that I can make people happy when I perform, by myself or in a group. Music has developed to be one of my greatest passions in life because the product not only benefits me, but also the people around me.


My family and friends have always been there for me. With them I matured in many ways, especially spirituality. Having a comic book version of the Bible helped me develop my faith as a child. Reading the lives of God’s people helped me see God in my own life. I believe that we are all still subject to change, and that God would want us to do our best in whatever we have control of. I am now pursuing dentistry, but if God has something different planned for me, I will just have to follow. I know that work is needed to be able to obtain the needs to sustain our bodies, but I also look at it as an opportunity to serve God and His people. With whatever job I land in, the more that I’ll be able to show God to other people the more that I will be fulfilled in my life.