Now, comes my description of the OJT's and the facilitators:
Facilitators:
1) Sir Roeder- He's the 90's singer, a legendary actor in the theaters. He truly knows what he's doing or what everything's about. He can be unpredictable and his professional competencies are unbelievable. He is someone one who can really encourage people. He taught us the most natural things like the correct posture and breathing. He is someone we can truly look up into and being among the best, his experience of life is a true measure of what makes a magnificent actor. He's a realist and he relies on Eastern philosophy as his basis of his principles. What's also cool is, he really let's us experience in activities on what we should learn and later on, he would discuss about the activities by making the participants guess on what happened. His unpredictability makes him a great person. I have been in his workshops for 3 summers. What he's doing keeps things fascinating and I lay my gratitude to the cream of the crop. :)
"As actors, you should be responsible enough to know your craft"- Sir Roeder
2) Sir Jeff- The younger brother of Sir Roeder. Compared to Sir Roeder, they generally have similar orientations but slightly different approaches to facilitating and he is more informal. He lets everyone try the group activities. He is cheerful, cool and extraverted. I realized that he used to be student of psychology before going on acting, which I believe is a great advantage because knowing and understanding the behavior of people will make it easier to re-enact that behavior. He is very humble and patient and very kind. The participants really love him very much and he is the one who finished the workshop for Sir Roeder. He is very relaxed and approachable. I really would love to thank him for making the "Unang Dalaw" recital triumphant. One quote I can never forget which could be the motto of the group is: "There are no mistakes, only lessons to be learned". That's very true.
Annotators/Stage Managers:
3) Glenn- He is like a older brother to me. He is smart, knowledgeable and he is a good leader based on my observations. I believe that he has a very good potential in his forte. He will make a good director one day or perhaps, he might be an artistic director in his own company for many years to come. He is very serious with his job but often likes to joke around with people, testing his sense of humor which is very good. In 2008, he was a participant but in 2009 and this year, he was a annotator which is an assistant of the facilitator. This means, that I have always seen him in the place during the workshops. I've learned a lot from him for can be very knowledgeable and wise. "The show must go on!" so he said. He was the Deputy Stage Manager and he did it very well that it looked professional.
4) Luis- Same as Glenn but a bit thinner. He is also like a brother. It is cool to think that he is like a PA speaker with a annoucer inside saying things like: "Take 10", "Lights change", "Black out", "Time check", "Company Call". That's so cool. So, Luis to me, is a cool guy to be with. He is more likely an Ace Ventura lookalike if he wears Hawaiian polos or basically a Jim Carrey Lookalike. He was also in the 2008 workshop as a participant. Glenn and Luis are really like soulmates because they can be great comedians and when it comes to work, they take it seriously. Luis is also an annotator and he's the Stage Manager. He can be very supportive which is a fantastic characteristic. He is a great person to be with and he is like a kuya to all... "Curtain call!!!" :D
OJT/Assistant Stage Manangers/Ushers:
5) Jervis- He's a lovely person. He is very humble and encouraging and that's what I love about him. He is often active and kinda reminds me of a well-known cartoon character when he speaks. He's a great supporter. He is a very sociable and extravert person because I see that he is trying to really expand his limits which is an effort to achieve something new. He is smart and somehow comedic at times. I like the way he is. He has a potential, he would make a great DJ one day. :)
6) Aya- She is a very beautiful woman as she is one of the great jewels to my eyes in the workshop. She can be quite enthusiastic and it is marvelous to be around her. It is fabulous to know someone as optimistic as her. She makes the atmosphere sincere and that's what I like about her. Honestly, there are several things I really adore about her. She has a jolly and patient personality. She's very kind yet cuddly. Her beauty is intense and deep as it flourishes with substance and radiates with undeniable compassion. She can help enhance teamwork and she is indeed encouraging. She is fairly attractive yet approachable. More than that, I believe that she can be a competent professional in the future and perhaps a good leader. She is smart and she can sometimes be wise. I am sure she will have a great future and I wish her luck.
7) Almira- She is kind and sweet. She will not let you down whenever you need something. It seems that she's not very talkative and I believe that she will do whatever she does to keep everything true. Indeed, I see no iota of pretension in her at all and that makes her holistically appreciated.
9) Babet- He is very cool and he is not afraid to be ashamed because he had previous experiences in theater. He has been appreciated and loved very well by the workshoppers. He is a very active guy and somehow quite relaxed. He is very supportive.
10) Flor-People always jokingly connect me with her with games of infatuation. Flor is a type of person who can really be very helpful at many things. She is adaptable and yes, she described herself as "Friendly" on the first day which I believe is very much true. She is very cheeful and can make ones day happy. That's how influential she can be. Her cheerfullness is very contagious and it is guided with optimism. I will miss her because she can really be a great friend to many people out there.
11) Azehl- Shy, yet nice. I don't know when she entered into the workshop, but she was a great help to the group during the rehearsals. I wish her luck in the future.
*April- This lady has a bubbly and a flamboyant personality. She is on the road to be a true professional and I believe that to be very true. She is very sociable and very jolly. She can be very competent in what she does with her expertise. It really is exciting to be around her. She really reminds me of a cute female panda. She was an annotator in the 2009 workshop and a participant in the 2008 workshop. I love her style. :) She is technically not part of this workshop, but then she is like a secretary of GTF which makes her part of the workshop.
We wouldn't be here without the efforts of Gantimpala Theater Foundation along with Sir Roeder and Sir Jeff.
----------------------------END OF PART 2-----------------------------------------
PART 3 will come in a few days along with song dedications.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
What's your favorite season, and would you live all year in that season if you could?
I am not sure but maybe Spring. I believe that it is the most beautiful season existing.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Theater Adventure 2011 Part 1
"Theater is more than just body, voice and mind. It is the manner and attitude of exploring and discovering that makes a difference in the craft. It is more than just telling a story. It is a delightful recipe treating an audience with a contagious unforgettable experience which is truly mind-blowing. :)"- KVJ
I just finished my 6th overall Theater workshop and the 3rd Theater workshop with Gantimpala Theater Foundation. I have returned to this workshop just for the sake of nostalgia, but later on, it became more than that. Nostalgia compelled me to make Facebook group pages of the workshops I've had and it was successful. Nostalgia became remembrances, remembrances became re-experiences, re-experiences became paradise, paradise became celebrations, celebrations is about to become memories.
This year's workshop has 11 Participants (3 boys and 8 girls) and 6 OJT's and 2 annotators from the past workshops. There were 2 facilitators who are professional actors and they taught us about the acting skills and disciplines that are required for acting.
From April 25, 2011 to May 27, 2011, the workshop was 18 days long. 18 days was never enough to complete something as big as this. 18 days was never enough to really engage ourselves in the adventure of theater. 18 days was never enough to really connect everyone all like a cluster. However, in those 18 days, everyone got most from it and those will be memories that will be embedded in the minds for a long time.
These batch was a spectacular one, because I find it so rare that workshoppers can maintain such deep bonds in the group cohesiveness. Some of them are deep, one of them is foolish, but many of them are awesome examples of human beings. There is so much treasure in this group that they could actually create a atmosphere of love, compassion, intellectual humility, humor, friendliness, helpfulness and affection except for one whom they deemed an outcast because of a behavior that is very different to the extent that they see it very offensive.
DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that I am supporting his behavior or his acts, I am just describing him.
This outcast is 28 years old and somehow he has a attitude of a person with egocentric hubris and narcissism. The thing is, they tried their best to give him the benefit of the doubt until the last few days of the workshop. His attitude can sometimes be humorous but to them he is a manipulator as he has the ability to take advantage of other people. He doesn't see that because he is blinded by the limits of his ignorance, so he tends to blame others for his own faults. No one dared to help him because trust and responsibility is lost. He sees girls as objects which is the reason why he acts like that. Let's hope this guy will learn his lesson.
The group is very unique in a sense that participants can be very supportive and helpful to each other because they care and they concern which is basically an act of love. There are times when we eat out in Jollibee, McDonalds after the workshop sessions which gives us a chance to really enjoy each other's presence and existence. It really connected everyone.
I shall describe each one of the workshopper, except for me and the one above, as they are identified with their nicknames:
1) Sha-sha - This lady has a figure of a gymnast and a dancer. She is a very sweet lady. She can be very expressive and jolly. I guess she will never let you down when you need her. She looks like she is strong and that's what I like about her. She has been acting in GTF for a while. She attended a workshop called "Movement Workshop" back in 2009, simultaneously with my 2009 Theater Workshop with Luneta MMIX. I wish her luck and hope to see her again.
2) Angel- An angel sent from the heavens is pure, cheerful and adorable. She is everything a person could be. She knows what she wants and she can be confident if she wants to. Her appreciation for the arts motivates her to be a better person. She believes that she wants to reach her dreams and that is an accomplishment for her since it is in her blood. She will do whatever she does to do what she think she is born for and that's persistence. She's got personal power. She is like a sister to me. Her smile enlightens my day because she is there to really convert a bad day to a good day with such minimal effort. One of my favorite words she has said to me is "BALINGUYNGOY" in other words, Nosebleed and it is technically known as Epistaxis. Her being unpredictable makes her personality as flexible as a bamboo tree. She always interests me with a friendly social behavior. She is a survivor of hardships and detrimental circumstances which made her a knight of her own right. She can be as cute as Jigglypuff, but as strong as Mew. May the enlightenment shine on her as she is like a rose yet to face the sun with enthusiasm. I just love her the way she is. :)
3) Daff- This lady is wonderful in many ways. Aside from being a soprano singer, she can be a wonderful help in someones life. She is religious because she talks to God like more than a friend but like a brother. She is very active, but not to the point of hyperactivity. She is a very strong person and she can be confrontational in conflict. She tries her best to be logical which is a wonderful trait. At first, I thought "Daff" is short for "Daffne", but it turned out to be "Daffodil" which I think is probably her mother's favorite flower. Don't take an advantage of her because she will be swift in retaliating. She is still sweet but I shall thank her for getting to know her and being part of her life.
4) Miles- This guy is so handsome yet humble. He is like a prince or a savior or even a knight when you see him. He is wonderful to be with. Sometimes he looks like Michael Jackson because of his figure and his hair. Miles has been a very good friend and I hope he will still be. He is the type of person who wouldn't want to go into fights and conflicts. He is very kind and very relaxed. He is fun to be with. I guess, his motto is "Carpe Diem" since he was really enjoying everything in the workshop. He will not let you down, because he is like a brother transported from the middle ages. He is a rare species.
5) Rychel- Small but furious. She is sweet and adorable in many ways and so accomodating with other people. Some may say that she is a quiet person, but that's just the 1st impression. She is very reliable and she is good in expressing her thoughts and her opinions. She can be sensitive. She is a animal lover, especially with her feline companions. She is a photography aficionado which creates a world viewed from behind her lens and she has a 1 picture/day project for 365 days in Facebook with some sayings that would be reflected in the photos. She is a fun conversationalist and she can make things very interesting with her stories and her self-disclosure. Knowing that she studies in UST makes things even more awesome. She is beautiful both in and out and she is full of authentic substance with blood, sweat and tears. What I see is, she is a very simple girl and she can give great meaning to anything. I love her just the way she is and I accept and I thank her for that. :)
6) Felichi- This lady is the youngest in the group. She's 15 years old. She is the quietest person in the workshop. Also, she prefers to be alone and quiet most of the time in the workshop. She is good in voice projection. She is still a very cool person because there will always be someone there for her. I guess, introversion is a trait for her. I wish her great in the future.
7) Dianne- She studied to be a nurse before but then, she has suddenly changed her direction. Theater is has become her passion, her love, her motivation and her profession. She aims to be a director. I observed that she does it well as she can also be staunch in her criticisms on different acts. She is a fighter and she truly stands by her principles in life. She can be persistent in fight in what she is living for. May her hindrances doesn't stop her from doing these things but may she live through and beyond it. :)
8) Hollie- She is more than a writer and more than everything. She is emotionally expressive and active as it guides her life very well. She gets inspiration from the catharsis of writing. She wrote 5 unpublished books, she's been to the technical side of the theater and she is one interesting lady. She shares her stories and words of wisdom which would sometimes sound like proverbs and ask questions that would be philosophical in nature. She is an introverted contemplative type of person. She is the modern-day Freedom Writer. she always make things sound elegant yet in order. She wouldn't repress because she is the type of person who would let the burden in her out to the environment. She has created a world of her own by writing novels which is a reflection of the reality she experiences. I always receive group messages from her which makes her like a newspaper journalist. She is a very astonishing person with glorious delights. Her uniqueness shows that she is a potential sui generis with all the things she has in the deepest corners of her heart and her mind. I love everything about her because some things are beyond words and she is like that. She is like a sister, a sister full of varieties. May she be blessed.
9) Rachelle- A friend at heart and a mentor to the young. I am glad to know such an understandable person like her. She is very knowledgeable and cool to be with. She can encourage and when a person is down, she is there to lift up spirits. Very much approachable and so lovely. She would make a very good counselor aside from being a teacher. She is calm and most likely relaxed. She has a very long thread of patience which is a very good gift in a friend like her. She is the type of person who will be there for you whenever you need her and her sweetness is a perfection of sorts in the personality and that's what I love about her.
Let me just honestly say, that some of these people are some of the greatest friends I've ever had. I just tried my best to be a wonderful friend and I think that paid off. For me, the rehearsal part is the memorable because that is the time when the people really got intimate. The group cohesiveness was generally good. I can really lean on them and look up to them. They can sometimes take my breath away.
I tried my best to be a good friend to them, and it seems like I did that favor well. I listened to them whenever they needed a listening ear. I helped them when it is needed and I tried not to emotionally invalidate them or give them advices, unless they ask for advices. I loved them for what they are and the story is not yet done. To have good friend, one has to be a good friend.
Surely, there were darkness and lapses I had experienced with them. There were times when I've done stupid things that would offend them which gave me shame and remorse, and sometimes it would take me a while for me to forgive myself. There were times when I was pushed away from them just because of my Tagalog incapacities. It wasn't very helpful because it could've make things worse, which I believe is counterproductive. The human doing undermines the human being in the spectrum of acceptance.
Anyway, from the beginning, on the 1st day of the workshop, I've observed that this group was very unlike the other group. This was an active group. Shyness and looking for approval thingy was never really the characteristics of this group. The thrill of the activities really made the group closer.
I remember before the beginning of the workshop, I said that there would be surprises. It turned out the surprises were not in the activities but in the people. I have been mystified, mesmerized and captivated by this group. They are the light in the darkest corners of the great world. In fact, this could have been a wonderful social support group. :)
I just finished my 6th overall Theater workshop and the 3rd Theater workshop with Gantimpala Theater Foundation. I have returned to this workshop just for the sake of nostalgia, but later on, it became more than that. Nostalgia compelled me to make Facebook group pages of the workshops I've had and it was successful. Nostalgia became remembrances, remembrances became re-experiences, re-experiences became paradise, paradise became celebrations, celebrations is about to become memories.
This year's workshop has 11 Participants (3 boys and 8 girls) and 6 OJT's and 2 annotators from the past workshops. There were 2 facilitators who are professional actors and they taught us about the acting skills and disciplines that are required for acting.
From April 25, 2011 to May 27, 2011, the workshop was 18 days long. 18 days was never enough to complete something as big as this. 18 days was never enough to really engage ourselves in the adventure of theater. 18 days was never enough to really connect everyone all like a cluster. However, in those 18 days, everyone got most from it and those will be memories that will be embedded in the minds for a long time.
These batch was a spectacular one, because I find it so rare that workshoppers can maintain such deep bonds in the group cohesiveness. Some of them are deep, one of them is foolish, but many of them are awesome examples of human beings. There is so much treasure in this group that they could actually create a atmosphere of love, compassion, intellectual humility, humor, friendliness, helpfulness and affection except for one whom they deemed an outcast because of a behavior that is very different to the extent that they see it very offensive.
DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that I am supporting his behavior or his acts, I am just describing him.
This outcast is 28 years old and somehow he has a attitude of a person with egocentric hubris and narcissism. The thing is, they tried their best to give him the benefit of the doubt until the last few days of the workshop. His attitude can sometimes be humorous but to them he is a manipulator as he has the ability to take advantage of other people. He doesn't see that because he is blinded by the limits of his ignorance, so he tends to blame others for his own faults. No one dared to help him because trust and responsibility is lost. He sees girls as objects which is the reason why he acts like that. Let's hope this guy will learn his lesson.
The group is very unique in a sense that participants can be very supportive and helpful to each other because they care and they concern which is basically an act of love. There are times when we eat out in Jollibee, McDonalds after the workshop sessions which gives us a chance to really enjoy each other's presence and existence. It really connected everyone.
I shall describe each one of the workshopper, except for me and the one above, as they are identified with their nicknames:
1) Sha-sha - This lady has a figure of a gymnast and a dancer. She is a very sweet lady. She can be very expressive and jolly. I guess she will never let you down when you need her. She looks like she is strong and that's what I like about her. She has been acting in GTF for a while. She attended a workshop called "Movement Workshop" back in 2009, simultaneously with my 2009 Theater Workshop with Luneta MMIX. I wish her luck and hope to see her again.
2) Angel- An angel sent from the heavens is pure, cheerful and adorable. She is everything a person could be. She knows what she wants and she can be confident if she wants to. Her appreciation for the arts motivates her to be a better person. She believes that she wants to reach her dreams and that is an accomplishment for her since it is in her blood. She will do whatever she does to do what she think she is born for and that's persistence. She's got personal power. She is like a sister to me. Her smile enlightens my day because she is there to really convert a bad day to a good day with such minimal effort. One of my favorite words she has said to me is "BALINGUYNGOY" in other words, Nosebleed and it is technically known as Epistaxis. Her being unpredictable makes her personality as flexible as a bamboo tree. She always interests me with a friendly social behavior. She is a survivor of hardships and detrimental circumstances which made her a knight of her own right. She can be as cute as Jigglypuff, but as strong as Mew. May the enlightenment shine on her as she is like a rose yet to face the sun with enthusiasm. I just love her the way she is. :)
3) Daff- This lady is wonderful in many ways. Aside from being a soprano singer, she can be a wonderful help in someones life. She is religious because she talks to God like more than a friend but like a brother. She is very active, but not to the point of hyperactivity. She is a very strong person and she can be confrontational in conflict. She tries her best to be logical which is a wonderful trait. At first, I thought "Daff" is short for "Daffne", but it turned out to be "Daffodil" which I think is probably her mother's favorite flower. Don't take an advantage of her because she will be swift in retaliating. She is still sweet but I shall thank her for getting to know her and being part of her life.
4) Miles- This guy is so handsome yet humble. He is like a prince or a savior or even a knight when you see him. He is wonderful to be with. Sometimes he looks like Michael Jackson because of his figure and his hair. Miles has been a very good friend and I hope he will still be. He is the type of person who wouldn't want to go into fights and conflicts. He is very kind and very relaxed. He is fun to be with. I guess, his motto is "Carpe Diem" since he was really enjoying everything in the workshop. He will not let you down, because he is like a brother transported from the middle ages. He is a rare species.
5) Rychel- Small but furious. She is sweet and adorable in many ways and so accomodating with other people. Some may say that she is a quiet person, but that's just the 1st impression. She is very reliable and she is good in expressing her thoughts and her opinions. She can be sensitive. She is a animal lover, especially with her feline companions. She is a photography aficionado which creates a world viewed from behind her lens and she has a 1 picture/day project for 365 days in Facebook with some sayings that would be reflected in the photos. She is a fun conversationalist and she can make things very interesting with her stories and her self-disclosure. Knowing that she studies in UST makes things even more awesome. She is beautiful both in and out and she is full of authentic substance with blood, sweat and tears. What I see is, she is a very simple girl and she can give great meaning to anything. I love her just the way she is and I accept and I thank her for that. :)
6) Felichi- This lady is the youngest in the group. She's 15 years old. She is the quietest person in the workshop. Also, she prefers to be alone and quiet most of the time in the workshop. She is good in voice projection. She is still a very cool person because there will always be someone there for her. I guess, introversion is a trait for her. I wish her great in the future.
7) Dianne- She studied to be a nurse before but then, she has suddenly changed her direction. Theater is has become her passion, her love, her motivation and her profession. She aims to be a director. I observed that she does it well as she can also be staunch in her criticisms on different acts. She is a fighter and she truly stands by her principles in life. She can be persistent in fight in what she is living for. May her hindrances doesn't stop her from doing these things but may she live through and beyond it. :)
8) Hollie- She is more than a writer and more than everything. She is emotionally expressive and active as it guides her life very well. She gets inspiration from the catharsis of writing. She wrote 5 unpublished books, she's been to the technical side of the theater and she is one interesting lady. She shares her stories and words of wisdom which would sometimes sound like proverbs and ask questions that would be philosophical in nature. She is an introverted contemplative type of person. She is the modern-day Freedom Writer. she always make things sound elegant yet in order. She wouldn't repress because she is the type of person who would let the burden in her out to the environment. She has created a world of her own by writing novels which is a reflection of the reality she experiences. I always receive group messages from her which makes her like a newspaper journalist. She is a very astonishing person with glorious delights. Her uniqueness shows that she is a potential sui generis with all the things she has in the deepest corners of her heart and her mind. I love everything about her because some things are beyond words and she is like that. She is like a sister, a sister full of varieties. May she be blessed.
9) Rachelle- A friend at heart and a mentor to the young. I am glad to know such an understandable person like her. She is very knowledgeable and cool to be with. She can encourage and when a person is down, she is there to lift up spirits. Very much approachable and so lovely. She would make a very good counselor aside from being a teacher. She is calm and most likely relaxed. She has a very long thread of patience which is a very good gift in a friend like her. She is the type of person who will be there for you whenever you need her and her sweetness is a perfection of sorts in the personality and that's what I love about her.
Let me just honestly say, that some of these people are some of the greatest friends I've ever had. I just tried my best to be a wonderful friend and I think that paid off. For me, the rehearsal part is the memorable because that is the time when the people really got intimate. The group cohesiveness was generally good. I can really lean on them and look up to them. They can sometimes take my breath away.
I tried my best to be a good friend to them, and it seems like I did that favor well. I listened to them whenever they needed a listening ear. I helped them when it is needed and I tried not to emotionally invalidate them or give them advices, unless they ask for advices. I loved them for what they are and the story is not yet done. To have good friend, one has to be a good friend.
Surely, there were darkness and lapses I had experienced with them. There were times when I've done stupid things that would offend them which gave me shame and remorse, and sometimes it would take me a while for me to forgive myself. There were times when I was pushed away from them just because of my Tagalog incapacities. It wasn't very helpful because it could've make things worse, which I believe is counterproductive. The human doing undermines the human being in the spectrum of acceptance.
Anyway, from the beginning, on the 1st day of the workshop, I've observed that this group was very unlike the other group. This was an active group. Shyness and looking for approval thingy was never really the characteristics of this group. The thrill of the activities really made the group closer.
I remember before the beginning of the workshop, I said that there would be surprises. It turned out the surprises were not in the activities but in the people. I have been mystified, mesmerized and captivated by this group. They are the light in the darkest corners of the great world. In fact, this could have been a wonderful social support group. :)
----------END OF PART 1--------
Friday, May 27, 2011
What course would you like to take up when you'll be in college?
I am in college and I am taking up BS Psychology.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
If you wrote your autobiography, what would the title be?
The Essence of an Attempting Gregarious Person.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
What is the strangest thing you've experienced in your life?
What is the strangest thing you've experienced in your life?
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Why can’t we fly?
Because we ain't got wings and besides we are too heavy to fly since our bones has no air inside, unlike the birds.
what would u rather put on a hotdog? ketsup? mustard? relish? mayo? "the works" if u must XD? or none. Hey Kyle 8D
Hi there. I think ketsup and mayonnaise but sometimes none.
What's your favorite application in Facebook?
I used Pet Society 2 years ago and I hardly use other applications now.
What's the best way to forget someone?
Research says that the only reason bad memories exist, is emotional connection. The only way to prevent a bad memory, do not invest any emotion in it. After all, bad memories are sometimes associate with that person who you are trying to forget.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
What's your favorite quotation?
“Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.”- Anthony "Tony" Robbins
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
What event in the past, present, or future would you like to witness in person?
I would like to witness the Crucifixion of Christ or the declaration of Philippine Independence from the Spanish on June 12, 1898 or even EDSA one in February 1986.
Monday, May 9, 2011
What do you most appreciate about your mom?
I appreciate about her best effort to see me again after a long time of absence. I appreciate her being part of my life though we are currently distant from each other and I appreciate her for being herself. :)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
What would your reaction be if someone hinders you from really meeting your goals and do what you love most? Also, what would you do?
What would your reaction be if someone hinders you from really meeting your goals and do what you love most? Also, what would you do?
Do you know your strengths and weaknesses very well?
Do you know your strengths and weaknesses very well?
If you have 1 minute to live, how are you going to spend it before you die?
If you have 1 minute to live, how are you going to spend it before you die?
Is there anything in your life you regret and you would like to change? If so, what would it be?
Is there anything in your life you regret and you would like to change? If so, what would it be?
what's the craziest thing you've ever done in your life (either be it good or bad)?
This seems to be a difficult question. I know that I've done a lot of things but I don't know what would make any of them crazy.
I guess, crazy means insane or out-of-your-mind kind of act.
I remember when I was in Grade 5 camping with my classmates and students of different branches of the same school, I was peer pressured to dance like Jan Jan in front of someone I liked and I don't know if they noticed, because the distance was so great between me and the person I liked because they were busy with something else. I wasn't sure if I was peer pressured or done it under my volition.
The person I happened to liked was a child actress and I will not say the name because It is too humiliating. She was from an another branch of my school.
It happened in a camp In Alfonso, Cavite. It was a big camp. That is one thing I remembered and It was quite insane.
What celebrity do you most resemble?
Well, my brother and my mother and my stepfather told me that I resemble a local child actor named Joshua Dionisio.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength? and Why?
Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength? and Why?
What book, novel, or any literary piece touched you the most and why?
"The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them."
Why? Because these are the works of high school students guided by a teacher named Erin Gruwell. Their influences were war diarists Anne Frank and Zlata Filipovic and the Holocaust. They chose to make a change in themselves and later on they were out there to battle against intolerance, prejudice and discrimination. These students have stories to tell and these stories are inspirational and influential for they can really have a big impact in changing the life of another person. It is one of the best books I've read.
"I have realized that we cannot completely erase all the evil from the world, but we can change the way we deal with it, we can rise above it and stay strong and true to ourselves. And most important, we can inspire others-- this is what makes us human beings, this is what can make us immortal. I hope this book will inspire people to write their own diaries, stories, poems, books, to fight prejudice and to choose to deal with what happens to them in a positive way, to learn new lessons and share them with othe people. This is for you, the reader, to consider, and I wish you good luck."- Zlata Filipovic on the last paragraph of the foreword of the book. :)
This touched me the most. :)
what is the one thing that you want to be remembered for?
My writings, compositions and poems and wisdom in my journals and blogs because they contain insights and contemplations that maybe helpful for other people. These are my opuses which are founded on everyday life and diverse sources.
What historical time period would you most like to visit?
There are several time periods I would like to visit like: Jesus' time, Rizal's time, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Some periods in the prehistoric eras. I would also like to meet several famous people as well. :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
what's your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas because it is not only about the mere belief on the bearded guy with a red suit who was patterned after St. Nicholas who was a bishop, but it is more so focused on the belief of the importance of family and it is shown in the birth of Christ. The love is in the gratefulness of giving which is the extension of ones existence for the sake of appreciation, acceptance and acknowledgement.
What do you normally do? Sleep late but get up early or sleep early then get up late?
Sleep late and get up early to almost late, depending on the alarm.
What was the best dream you've ever had that you wish would come true?
A dream about being invited by a classmate into her dorm.
What simple fact do you wish more people understood? Why is that?
Accepting and understanding other people as they are. Why? Because accepting and understanding is an acknowledgement of respecting them without any prejudicial elements. Many people just know people, but understanding is a deeper dimension because understanding requires a piece of yourself since people are considered as an extension of yourself.
Please hit the ask followers button. :)
Why should I? I would only do it if the question is interesting. Besides, those who receive the question would think that I made this question which is entirely untrue. It would make me look dumb.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
that's cool, if you click the ask followers button it shows you who is following you
Yes, it would be an interesting indication but then, they would be annoyed.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
That's pretty difficult to say. Well, I know that I am proud that I have shifted courses from Nursing to Psychology because it was a life-changing decision with major adjustments.
Monday, May 2, 2011
that's cool, if you click the ask followers button it shows you who is following you
I don't think so. I don't see that.
What's the story behind your Formspring username?
Well, I decided to make it quite self-contradictory with some random numbers.
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