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Me, Myself and I I then thought that my life is plainly breathing, just existing. But the times, though they may have been rough and tough have proven me wrong. I am living in a world where I myself have to struggle, to respond to many unanswered questions and to face possible responsibilities. Now, I know that I am here not just to exist but to live... I was named Marianne Contessa because 1985 was the Marian year and Contessa after my mother¡¦s favorite movie in 1954 ¡§The Barefoot Contessa¡¨. This movie was about a Spanish flamenco dancer¡¦s rise to Hollywood stardom. People who have been with me from the past seventeen years of my existence do call me ¡§Contessa¡¨. According to my mother, I am intelligent child. When I was about 8 or 9 months, I could identify pictures on books. When I started talking, she taught me how to pronounce certain words and she said that I am learning fast. I even got the 2nd honor award when I graduated in kindergarten. I remember when I was in the 1st grade; we had our Christmas party. My most awaited part was the exchanging of gifts. I bought a very nice wallet for my exchange gift. Expecting that the gift I would receive would be a doll, much to my excitement however, I received a