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It had been a very long time since I participated in a challenge, but this one touched a very sensitive chord with me, and how wonderful it is to remember those stages that, in one way or another, shape your life.

A defining moment from your school life
The truth is, I always really enjoyed my time at school since I was little, even though it was a bit difficult to adjust to leaving my mom in preschool, haha. But there were many defining moments in my school life. I remember some, but one that really impacted me was in fifth grade when I was chosen to represent my town's school, along with other classmates, in a presentation about oil. Holding a microphone at that age and not being afraid is amazing, and the best part is that I really enjoyed it and got some... I received very special recognition for that.

Describe how you felt as a student
I was always a very diligent and quiet student. My mom never had any problems with my behavior. I was always a natural leader and I always loved learning and participating in class. I was in a dance group and a computer group.

Although I was sometimes afraid, especially after I had a problem with a sixth-grade girl (I was in fifth grade at the time), I remember there was a misunderstanding with a classmate who was my best friend, and she seemed to be in love with him. The truth is, I didn't think about those things at school. It was the first time I was called to the principal's office, but more as a victim, and I remember that girl was suspended for several days for being violent.

A friend or teacher who was important to you
There are two teachers I remember with great affection and esteem. First, there's my preschool teacher. She was like a second mother, a figure I had after my own mom, present in many aspects of my life, and she taught me many important things. I remember her special way of helping me overcome my fear or attachment to my mom every morning when she left me in the classroom.

Second, there's my teacher Margot, who was my teacher from fourth to sixth grade and is now my confirmation godmother. I loved her so much that I didn't want to lose contact with her, and we still maintain a very close relationship.

A mistake or a lesson from school life
I'm five years older than my younger brother, meaning that when I started sixth grade he was entering preschool. As an older sister, you're usually very protective, and I was always at the park checking on him, making sure he was okay, if he needed anything, if anyone was bothering him. Even though things were very healthy back then, the bullying that many children suffer today didn't exist. Nevertheless, I was like that protective sister, until one day I decided I had to let him be himself and do his own thing, give him that I needed to build trust and, at the same time, give myself confidence so he could adapt to that environment without me constantly spying on him.

When I graduated from school, it was very hard for me because he had a fall in first grade, and I wasn't there, but it was there that he developed his character.

Reflect on how those school days shaped who you are now
I was always a very talkative, spontaneous, chatty, and extroverted child, and I think all my activities at school were a preview of what that Viviana was going to be when she grew up. Today, I'm still that same woman with those qualities, some more polished than others. I still really enjoy public speaking, dancing, and participating. What I never liked in school was cutting things out because I read it on my report cards, haha. To this day, I still don't like it without... However, I love to color and I have many drawing blogs that I color in my free time.