It took us a lot of time thinking what to present for our performance.I'm quite bother with it because I know it was not that good, but one thing is for sure, we enjoyed it.
I never expect that some of my classmates did not experience even simple thing like biking especially my classmate for he he is a boy. All of my guy friends know how to ride a bike. On the other hand, it doesn't necessarily mean that all boys should know how to do biking. "Napabilib naman ako sa isang group for eating an exotic food like frog and to the other group for they shout from a building. I also want to experience watching a 3D movie like chechemons. "
From that activity, you would really see how creative the students in CTRA13 for they are able to apply it in their drawings.
I realized that it's also nice to draw or create something that you have inspirations than making something out of nothing and you would just say that "nothing!. It just come out!"
-----Ma. Arnielyn N. Arpon------
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. -- Pablo Picasso
To be creative, one must let go of all preconceived notions and just see things for the first time. Never over-think, just let your thoughts flow.
Its very typical for me to be pressured when creating an artwork, and that makes it doubly hard to truly be able to create something.
So I would have to agree that thinking too hard on how something should come out is too logical, and it takes out the real essence of being creative.
As I thought about these things...I remembered our exercise about trying to design something to sit on by using a ballet performance as our inspiration. it was easy at first, but when I began to run out of ideas, I got frustrated and went back to my usual over-thinking self. Then I watched Kenneth Cobonpue's (a Cebuano furniture designer) interview yesterday on TV.
“THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED (just) another chair or table because there are (already) enough out there.”
Whoa. Now that hit me right smack in the face. :D
-Irene Legiralde
Its very typical for me to be pressured when creating an artwork, and that makes it doubly hard to truly be able to create something.
So I would have to agree that thinking too hard on how something should come out is too logical, and it takes out the real essence of being creative.
As I thought about these things...I remembered our exercise about trying to design something to sit on by using a ballet performance as our inspiration. it was easy at first, but when I began to run out of ideas, I got frustrated and went back to my usual over-thinking self. Then I watched Kenneth Cobonpue's (a Cebuano furniture designer) interview yesterday on TV.
“THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED (just) another chair or table because there are (already) enough out there.”
Whoa. Now that hit me right smack in the face. :D
Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.-Mae Jemison
-Irene Legiralde
Nilay nilay
Hindi ko na muna ikukwento dito ang mga pagkasunod sunod na naganap sa ctra 13. Kung hindi nais kong ibahagi ang aking napagnilay nilay habang ako ay nakikinig sa aming diskusyon.
Ang pinakatumatak sa aking isipan pagkatapos ng ctra 13 ay ang sinabi ni ms. Kitty na kapag ang isang tao ay natututo, ang kanyang pagkamalikhain ay nababawasan. Sa aking palagay ay tama nga naman ay nabanggit na ito ni ms. Kitty. Pero may katanungan na bumagabag sa akin: Paano kapag gusto ko pang mas maging malikhain, kailangan ba na di na ako dapat matuto? Inisip ko parang ang hirap naman ata ng ganun. Ngunit habang naglalaon ang aming diskusyon, nalaman ko din ang kasagutan. Ang kailangan ko pa lang gawin ay matulad sa isang "child like adult" kung saan ako ay nakatutulong sa lipunan kasabay ng pagiging bukas sa lahat ng bagay na parang isang bata. At aking inaasahan habang ako ay tumatanda at nagkakaroon ng iba't ibang karanasan, sana ay maging isang "child like adult" ako pag dating ng panahon.
ma. HANNA joy. c. MICU
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
CreaTivity.
Ngayong araw, hindi ako ganun kaaga pumasok sa CTRA pero maaga pa rin. sabi kasi ni hanna, agahan daw ng grupo namin ang pagapasok para makapagpractice kami sa groups presentation..
Ang presentation namin ay tungkol sa individual bowling na ginawa namin. nagisip naman kami kahit papaano ng ibang paraan ng pagpresent ng bowling pero wala talagang mapiga sa mga utak namin habang nagiisip kami.
kaya ang naging presentation namin ay naging tungkol sa mga knock-knock jokes, since nahilig naman nag mga kagrupo ko sa mga knock-knock jokes at ako lang ang hindi nakaka-appreciate nun. ayun ung naging presentation namin.. sa kasamaang palad.. na-hinuha ko na kung ano ang mangyayari sa presentation namin kung ganun ung gagamitin namin. pero dahil wala talaga kaming mapiga sa creative juices namin na iba. knock knock na lang na may onting skit ung aming ginawa..
ang presentation ay naging matagumpay naman.. naaliw naman ang mga kaklase namin sa magnanakaw skit. pero nabaliktad ang sitwasyon nung ibinato na namin yung dalawang pinagisipan na knock-knock jokes namin. ang hirap naman kasing magisip ng kanta na pedeng singitan ng bowling ehh...
sa kabuuan naging matagumpay naman ang aming presentation. :)
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia
Ang presentation namin ay tungkol sa individual bowling na ginawa namin. nagisip naman kami kahit papaano ng ibang paraan ng pagpresent ng bowling pero wala talagang mapiga sa mga utak namin habang nagiisip kami.
kaya ang naging presentation namin ay naging tungkol sa mga knock-knock jokes, since nahilig naman nag mga kagrupo ko sa mga knock-knock jokes at ako lang ang hindi nakaka-appreciate nun. ayun ung naging presentation namin.. sa kasamaang palad.. na-hinuha ko na kung ano ang mangyayari sa presentation namin kung ganun ung gagamitin namin. pero dahil wala talaga kaming mapiga sa creative juices namin na iba. knock knock na lang na may onting skit ung aming ginawa..
ang presentation ay naging matagumpay naman.. naaliw naman ang mga kaklase namin sa magnanakaw skit. pero nabaliktad ang sitwasyon nung ibinato na namin yung dalawang pinagisipan na knock-knock jokes namin. ang hirap naman kasing magisip ng kanta na pedeng singitan ng bowling ehh...
sa kabuuan naging matagumpay naman ang aming presentation. :)
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday Bowling :)
ayun. masaya magbowling! nakaka challenge. lalo na kapag ang kasama mo may experience na sa pagbobowling. lugi ako sa kapatid ko dahil nauna siyang natuto magbowling sakin :(
pero syempre di naman ako nagpatalo. kahit na wala akong strike na nakuha hindi naman nagkakalayo ang aming scores. problema ko lang talaga ang mabigat na bola na gamit dito, hindi dahil sa mabigat ito kundi dahil sa bali ung aking dalawang wrists. kaya hindi ko pedeng i-pwersa. pero ayus pa rin kahit na nanakit ng onti ung wrists ko. ayus pa din ung bowling experience :))
talo nga lang ako..
pero syempre di naman ako nagpatalo. kahit na wala akong strike na nakuha hindi naman nagkakalayo ang aming scores. problema ko lang talaga ang mabigat na bola na gamit dito, hindi dahil sa mabigat ito kundi dahil sa bali ung aking dalawang wrists. kaya hindi ko pedeng i-pwersa. pero ayus pa rin kahit na nanakit ng onti ung wrists ko. ayus pa din ung bowling experience :))
talo nga lang ako..
Friday, June 25, 2010
Bowled over in playing bowling. ^_^
First time experiences are really one-of-a-kind. I've never played bowling before. EVER. So when our group decided to try bowling for our 'extraordinary experience' homework, I was ecstatic.
When I arrived at the bowling alley with my friend, I was a bit unsure on what to do. This was a first, I thought, so heck, who cares if I fail in my first shot?
So there I was, playing and just having a really goofy time at the bowling alley. After several attempts, I managed to hit 9 pins in just two deliveries!!
It was really a fun experience, but its sort of complicated to really go into the details because you really have to experience it to be able to feel the level of fun that I felt.
I do hope next time, I'd be able to this more often!!:D
-Irene Legiralde
When I arrived at the bowling alley with my friend, I was a bit unsure on what to do. This was a first, I thought, so heck, who cares if I fail in my first shot?
So there I was, playing and just having a really goofy time at the bowling alley. After several attempts, I managed to hit 9 pins in just two deliveries!!
It was really a fun experience, but its sort of complicated to really go into the details because you really have to experience it to be able to feel the level of fun that I felt.
I do hope next time, I'd be able to this more often!!:D
-Irene Legiralde
Re-formatted Evaluation - Dalagang Filipina
QCB Performance
What is it?- The video clip showed an interpretative ballet performance on the song Dalagang Filipina.
How is it put together?- There was very little variation on the dancers, which were all females. The choreography was ok, although I thought it lacked the 'oomph' factor in the dance. There was also some costume changes, although it contributed only a little plus point to the overall performance.
How does it stimulate my senses?- Like I said before, the choreography lacked that special connection with the audience and also with the music. Listening to the song was pure bliss, but watching the dance made me feel 'bitin'. The steps and movements were great, but I really thought that it wasn't in-sync with the music.
What does this work mean to me?- The performance portrayed the different facets of being a Filipina - the being determined, fierce, loving, protective, and being 'mahinhin', among others.
STEPS Performance
What is it?- Like the first clip, the video showed an interpretative ballet performance on the song Dalagang Filipina.
How is it put together?- The performance was a little more varied than the first, because they had male ballet performers and some costume contrasts. their choreography was also wonderful, because every move blended perfectly with the rhythm of the song. I'd also give them plus points for the costumes of the red dancers - high heels and hats.
How does it stimulate my senses?- The above mentioned facts contributed a lot as to how I perceived their performance. The opposing dance steps, the contrasting colors of their costumes, and the being 'caught in the middle' of the male dancers all gave more flavor and emotion to the performance.
What does this work mean to me?- My interpretation of the dance is that it was showing the contrasting qui\alites of Western ladies and dalagang Filipinas. Sensitivity, gracefulness, and being gentle but determined was what I saw from the ballerinas portraying the dalagang Filipinas. On the other hand, sensuality, aggressiveness and fierceness is what I think was being portrayed by the 'Western' lady dancers.
-Irene Legiralde
What is it?- The video clip showed an interpretative ballet performance on the song Dalagang Filipina.
How is it put together?- There was very little variation on the dancers, which were all females. The choreography was ok, although I thought it lacked the 'oomph' factor in the dance. There was also some costume changes, although it contributed only a little plus point to the overall performance.
How does it stimulate my senses?- Like I said before, the choreography lacked that special connection with the audience and also with the music. Listening to the song was pure bliss, but watching the dance made me feel 'bitin'. The steps and movements were great, but I really thought that it wasn't in-sync with the music.
What does this work mean to me?- The performance portrayed the different facets of being a Filipina - the being determined, fierce, loving, protective, and being 'mahinhin', among others.
STEPS Performance
What is it?- Like the first clip, the video showed an interpretative ballet performance on the song Dalagang Filipina.
How is it put together?- The performance was a little more varied than the first, because they had male ballet performers and some costume contrasts. their choreography was also wonderful, because every move blended perfectly with the rhythm of the song. I'd also give them plus points for the costumes of the red dancers - high heels and hats.
How does it stimulate my senses?- The above mentioned facts contributed a lot as to how I perceived their performance. The opposing dance steps, the contrasting colors of their costumes, and the being 'caught in the middle' of the male dancers all gave more flavor and emotion to the performance.
What does this work mean to me?- My interpretation of the dance is that it was showing the contrasting qui\alites of Western ladies and dalagang Filipinas. Sensitivity, gracefulness, and being gentle but determined was what I saw from the ballerinas portraying the dalagang Filipinas. On the other hand, sensuality, aggressiveness and fierceness is what I think was being portrayed by the 'Western' lady dancers.
-Irene Legiralde
nakakaloka...
Sobrang hindi ko alam kung dapat ko pa bang ituloy itong gagawin ko. Sobrang pabalik-balk na ko pero wala pa rin. Ang tagal ng panahon na ginugol ko sa pagaantay para lang magawa ito. Ang matagal ko ng gawin na sa ngayon ay magagawa ko na rin, ang mag-bowling. (hehehehehehe) . Sa totoo lang ay excited akong makapaglaro nito at ngayong araw na to ay natupad din yung kagustuhan ko kahit na nagantay pa ko ng matagal.
Kung titignan ay kala ko ay madali lang pero nung ako na ang gumagawa/naglalaro ay hindi pala ganoon kadali. Ang pagtira pala ay hindi basta basta. May paraan, paraan na hindi ko naman natutunan (hehehehehehe). Tira lang ako ng tira. Pero pag katapos ng laro ay sinabi ko sa sarili ko na dapat ay maulit ito. At kailngan ay magawa ko na ng tama ang paglalaro ng bowling. Naisip ko rin na kumuha ng PE na bowling next sem. (saya di ba) .. Basta ang masasabi ko lang ay "mahirap pero masaya, nakakapagod pero sulit."
Kung titignan ay kala ko ay madali lang pero nung ako na ang gumagawa/naglalaro ay hindi pala ganoon kadali. Ang pagtira pala ay hindi basta basta. May paraan, paraan na hindi ko naman natutunan (hehehehehehe). Tira lang ako ng tira. Pero pag katapos ng laro ay sinabi ko sa sarili ko na dapat ay maulit ito. At kailngan ay magawa ko na ng tama ang paglalaro ng bowling. Naisip ko rin na kumuha ng PE na bowling next sem. (saya di ba) .. Basta ang masasabi ko lang ay "mahirap pero masaya, nakakapagod pero sulit."
--Nario, Erika M.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
BOWLING EXPERIENCE
I always wanted to try bowling before. But every time my friends were planning to play, I was always unavailable. So I just tried to satisfy myself in playing bowling using my kuya’s mobile phone. Luckily I have CTRA 13 class, so whether I like it or not (in my case, I really like it), I must allot some time for bowling to be able to accomplish our homework.
I went to the UP bowling center without any idea on what’s going to happen. I did not know how much it costs, I was not aware that I have to wear rubber shoes and I had no idea how to play! But thank goodness my bowling experience went just fine. After I inquired to the cashier, manong immediately gave me a piece of paper. At first I was like, “what I am going to do with this?” Then manong told me that it was the scoring sheet and he explained how to fill it up. While he was explaining, that’s when I noticed the two big signs telling straight to my face: “rubber shoes STRICTLY required.” I looked down on my feet wishing that my doll shoes would turn into rubber shoes (obviously it did not happen) then I looked back to manong. I was waiting for him to reprimand me about the shoes I was wearing but good thing he was not strict as the sign was saying. So finally after all my dilemmas, I was able to throw my very first shot! It rolled straight and fast and then boom! I jumped for joy. I was able to hit 2 pins! I immediately followed my second and third shots. Five pins were left. I believe it was a pretty good score for a first timer like me. I continued to play and play and play. And for my best record, three pins were left!
The bowling experience was indeed very fun! I don’t know why but while I was playing bowling, it seemed that I was the cute little Hanna again running, screaming and laughing with my friends in the streets of our village. This experience also gave me a sense of accomplishment because after several tries, finally I was able to play an actual bowling without using any keypads and screen. I hope that someday I could bring my family there so that we could play bowling together. I believe that will be more exciting!
>ma. HANNA joy c. MICU
Actually I’m not feeling good today because yesterday I lost my wallet. It feels like I lost my identity too. I’m so affected with that happening. I confessed it to my mom and she told me to move on and so I did.
Excitement reigns in my heart, the next day after we have decided of playing bowling to be activity. It was my first you know. There’s a noon time show in TV5 which is the PUA CHU KANG and their episode that day was about bowling and I get interested to it. Though I don’t have any experiences, I find it hard even though I’m just watching but CTRA 13 make way for me to experience it. When I’m at the bowling court I’m so excited. My first try was good; unfortunately in the midst of my game I hit no duck pins. So sad!
I thought when playing something that is new to you should be that and informative of every rule but I have learned that as a beginner I have to enjoy it first and then the process of learning will follow. Nice day. I love it and at least I forgotten my problem.
--MA. ARNIELYN N. ARPON
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
INSPIRATION
Today’s activity was challenging but fun! It was my first time to draw something out of an inspiration. I admit it was hard at first because I felt the pressure. Time was running, my classmates are almost done, Ms. Kitty was observing us and still there was nothing written on my paper! But when my faucet of ideas started flowing, I could not help but get excited to draw all of my thoughts. And because I had too many ideas, I ended up drawing three objects. The first one was a table inspired with the skirt of the ballerina. Second was a chair with four legs, inspired by the hair of a ballerina and lastly a chair which has three wheels inspired with one of the dance formations of the ballerinas. I was satisfied with my work but I believe that I can still improve it. Until now I am thinking how to organize and combine my thoughts to be able to create a unique design.
I am really happy that I am part of the CTRA 13 class. The activities are different and exciting! For our next assignment, we have to do something out of the ordinary. Let’s see what’s going to happen!
ma. HANNA joy c. MICU
Ano Daw???
Sa totoo lang hindi ko kinahiligan ang manood ng ganitong klaseng sayaw, ang ballet.
Hindi ko kasi maitugma ang tugtog na ginagamit nila sa kanilang mga galaw. Hindi katulad sa ibang klaseng sayaw, mas naiintindihan ko na may koneksyon iyong tugtog at yung galaw nung sumasayaw. Kaya habang pinapanood ko ang dalawang magkaibang bersyon ng "Dalagang Filipina" , hindi ganoong naisapuso, hindi ko ganoong naintindihan. Pero namangha ako sa kung paano nila ginawa ang sayaw na iyon. PAreho ang ginamit na kanta pero iba ang pagbibigay nila ng interpretasyon dito.
Ang ginawa ng QCB ay kakaiba sa ginawa ng steps. Mas binigyang kulay ng steps ang kanilang interpretasyon dahil gumamit sila ng "parang magkaibang panahon." Iyong isa ay dalaga noon at iyong isa naman ay dalaga sa panahon ngayon kung saan masyado ng liberal. Dahil doon ay mas nabigyan nila ang kakaibang "flavor" kumpara sa ginawa ng QCB. Hindi naman masasabing hindi maganda ang ipinakit nito kaya lang ay mas pinagtuunan nila iyong paraan ng pagsasayaw ng ballet. Naging hindi kasiya-siya tuloy dahil naging ballet lang talaga siya.
Pero kung susumahin ay hinid matatawaran ang kagalingan ng pagsayaw ng mga ito. Para sa akin ay mahirap sumayaw ng naka tip toe at naka high heels. Astig di ba.
Basta itong sayaw na ito ang hinding hindi ko matututunan dahil una, hindi ko kaya iyong pagsayaw ng naka tip toe, pangalawa ay masyado akong mabigat. Hindi ko kayang buhatin ang sarili ko.
HEHEHEHEHe
--Nario, Erika M.
Hindi ko kasi maitugma ang tugtog na ginagamit nila sa kanilang mga galaw. Hindi katulad sa ibang klaseng sayaw, mas naiintindihan ko na may koneksyon iyong tugtog at yung galaw nung sumasayaw. Kaya habang pinapanood ko ang dalawang magkaibang bersyon ng "Dalagang Filipina" , hindi ganoong naisapuso, hindi ko ganoong naintindihan. Pero namangha ako sa kung paano nila ginawa ang sayaw na iyon. PAreho ang ginamit na kanta pero iba ang pagbibigay nila ng interpretasyon dito.
Ang ginawa ng QCB ay kakaiba sa ginawa ng steps. Mas binigyang kulay ng steps ang kanilang interpretasyon dahil gumamit sila ng "parang magkaibang panahon." Iyong isa ay dalaga noon at iyong isa naman ay dalaga sa panahon ngayon kung saan masyado ng liberal. Dahil doon ay mas nabigyan nila ang kakaibang "flavor" kumpara sa ginawa ng QCB. Hindi naman masasabing hindi maganda ang ipinakit nito kaya lang ay mas pinagtuunan nila iyong paraan ng pagsasayaw ng ballet. Naging hindi kasiya-siya tuloy dahil naging ballet lang talaga siya.
Pero kung susumahin ay hinid matatawaran ang kagalingan ng pagsayaw ng mga ito. Para sa akin ay mahirap sumayaw ng naka tip toe at naka high heels. Astig di ba.
Basta itong sayaw na ito ang hinding hindi ko matututunan dahil una, hindi ko kaya iyong pagsayaw ng naka tip toe, pangalawa ay masyado akong mabigat. Hindi ko kayang buhatin ang sarili ko.
HEHEHEHEHe
--Nario, Erika M.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
DALAGANG FILIPINA ;-) (-: {June 24,2010}
How it put together? For me it was put together by the help of the choreographer, ballet dancers, inspirations and concept and the beautiful music.
How does this stimulate our senses? It stimulates my senses through their performance and how they showed their intentions in dancing .I could feel my nerve especially in part when the music goes exciting and becomes challenging where there’s lifting and running.
How does this means to me.? The presentations means to me because first and foremost their inspirations is the dalagang Filipina and it reminds that I should study hard because it’s my dream to send my daughters in a ballet school.
STEPS over QCB!
Ever since I have known the ballet dance, plus the beautiful choreography in Barbie in the Nutcracker, THE 12 DANCING PRINCESSES and Barbie in the Swan Lake, I really liked it a lot. It kind of means a lot to me because it is my dream to send my daughters in a ballet school, someday. Gosh! They look so nice, so slim, so elegant, and very graceful. It’s like they owned the dance floor.
Ever since I have known the ballet dance, plus the beautiful choreography in Barbie in the Nutcracker, THE 12 DANCING PRINCESSES and Barbie in the Swan Lake, I really liked it a lot. It kind of means a lot to me because it is my dream to send my daughters in a ballet school, someday. Gosh! They look so nice, so slim, so elegant, and very graceful. It’s like they owned the dance floor.
It was my first time to peeped and see two presentations about ballet that was inspired to a dalagang filipina. We were assigned to compare those two presentations and choose which I like. Quite hard but I have chosen the STEPS over QCB. Well they both begin with few performers and ended with numerous ballerinas but the choreography in the STEPS fits the music especially at the challenging part where there’s lifting and turnings. What convince me more is the boys who were vey expressive when it comes to dancing? I love the music,,sobra,.. I have seen lots of events in one stage. There time that you would feel the ‘nakakapalanindig balahibo’. They amazed me. The concentration was there. And the STEPS ended their performance dramatically. Aside from that there's a variety of dalagang filipina which is so true.
It’s so nice that we dalagang Filipina is the inspiration of their show. The way they move, inagt na ingat sila, showing that no matter how far we are sa kabihasnan natin noon, dalagang Filipina are still preserve.
--MA. ARNIELYN N. ARPON
Dalagang Filipina - Sino nga ba??
After several failed attempts in watching the two ‘Dalagang Filipina’ videos in class, FINALLY, napanood ko narin. With music this time. Haha.
Comparing the two videos, I'd have to say I liked the 'STEPS' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsXTzIrBM8A&feature=related) version over the 'QCB'(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qai2ChrcHJc).
Tama sila Jayson and Hanna in saying that QCB focused more on the technichalities of the dance over the emotions that it would communicate to the audience.
STEPS showed something QCB didn't have - conflict. The part where the lady in red danced just a little bit after the lady in white & yellow dress? I think it showed conflicting points of view about the 'typical dalagang filipina'. (or something like that. Haha.) Basta kasi the first ballerina danced a bit more fluid than the other who had jazzy moves incorporated in her choreography... so ang dating sakin si lady in white and yellow parang siya yung talagang 'dalagang filipina' while the other one was 'modernized' na - di na pure, kumbaga may halo na siya.
...and then may guy pa na kasama sa dance, and ang naging impression ko sa sayaw niya parang nalilito siya which girl is which. Sino ba talaga ang 'dalagang filipina'? The graceful, modest lady or the more agressive and sensual one?
One last plus point sa STEPS is the fact that yung red ballerinas were wearing high heels.
HIGH HEELS ATEeehh.
Lume-level up! (@_@)
Nashock ako kasi di talaga madaling sumayaw (especially ballet for that matter,) ng naka-high heels, lalo na pag di sanay! Excuse me lang talaga no. When I was in my last year in high school we had a performance ng ballroom dancing. I was wearing half an inch of heels noon. (Hanna, di ko kaya yung 1 1/2 mo. :D ) GRABE KAYA ANG HIRAP. Hahaha. Maybe kasi I'm not used to walking with skyscraper shoes, what more to dance in them diba.
So there, sayang talaga, maganda rin sana yung QCB kasi may pa-'change costume-change costume' pa sila sa last part ng performance. But I really felt STEPS communicated better with their audience.
Wish ko lang marunong din ako nun. HAHA. Dream on, Irene! ;)
-Irene Legiralde
Comparing the two videos, I'd have to say I liked the 'STEPS' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsXTzIrBM8A&feature=related) version over the 'QCB'(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qai2ChrcHJc).
Tama sila Jayson and Hanna in saying that QCB focused more on the technichalities of the dance over the emotions that it would communicate to the audience.
STEPS showed something QCB didn't have - conflict. The part where the lady in red danced just a little bit after the lady in white & yellow dress? I think it showed conflicting points of view about the 'typical dalagang filipina'. (or something like that. Haha.) Basta kasi the first ballerina danced a bit more fluid than the other who had jazzy moves incorporated in her choreography... so ang dating sakin si lady in white and yellow parang siya yung talagang 'dalagang filipina' while the other one was 'modernized' na - di na pure, kumbaga may halo na siya.
...and then may guy pa na kasama sa dance, and ang naging impression ko sa sayaw niya parang nalilito siya which girl is which. Sino ba talaga ang 'dalagang filipina'? The graceful, modest lady or the more agressive and sensual one?
One last plus point sa STEPS is the fact that yung red ballerinas were wearing high heels.
HIGH HEELS ATEeehh.
Lume-level up! (@_@)
Nashock ako kasi di talaga madaling sumayaw (especially ballet for that matter,) ng naka-high heels, lalo na pag di sanay! Excuse me lang talaga no. When I was in my last year in high school we had a performance ng ballroom dancing. I was wearing half an inch of heels noon. (Hanna, di ko kaya yung 1 1/2 mo. :D ) GRABE KAYA ANG HIRAP. Hahaha. Maybe kasi I'm not used to walking with skyscraper shoes, what more to dance in them diba.
So there, sayang talaga, maganda rin sana yung QCB kasi may pa-'change costume-change costume' pa sila sa last part ng performance. But I really felt STEPS communicated better with their audience.
Wish ko lang marunong din ako nun. HAHA. Dream on, Irene! ;)
-Irene Legiralde
DALAGANG FILIPINA
I love watching dance presentations because I do dance simple routines as well. When I watched the two videos of Dalagang Filipina at YouTube, I was really amazed. I admire how they danced gracefully which jibe with the music at the same time. I can see and feel their emotions even though the videos were poor in quality because I can sense it through the steps they executed. How I wish I was there to be able to watch them dance live!
The first video which was entitled Dalagang Filipina QCB was a pure ballet performance. All of the dancers were females. At the beginning of the video, there were three ballerinas focused by a spotlight. I believe that these ballerinas were symbolizing the three main islands of the Philippines namely: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They danced according to the culture of the island they were representing. But one thing in common among them was that their dance really showed the qualities of a typical dalagang Filipina before - conservative, lady-like and feminine. The music they used was mellow and instrumental that's why it was pleasing to hear. Their movements as well were light and refined thus it was relaxing to watch. The emotions which they wanted to convey were very visible as well.
The second video was entitled Dalagang Filipina STEPS. The second group showed variation with their dance. They did not only focus with ballet instead they incorporated jazz. They also performed different stunts with the help of the male ballet dancers. These stunts gave an exciting feeling to their performance. The music they used was also instrumental and it was pleasing to the ears. Two sides of dalagang filipina were shown in their dance. First was the typical filipina and second was the modern one. The modernized dalagang filipina wore a western inspired red costume and danced in an aggressive manner. The typical dalagang filipina wore the usual conservative clothing. Stronger emotions were shown with the help of the male dancers.
From the two dance presentations, the second one (Dalagang Filipina Steps) captured my heart more. From a simple beginning, it gradually catches attention until the end while the first video (Dalagang Filipina QCB) started simple and i find it somehow boring until the end. I think it was because QCB focused too much on ballet which was okay but STEPS added twists in their dance by executing dances other than ballet which for me, was better. In my opinion, the part wherein there was a red lady dancing in heels was a plus point for the second presentation. I experienced dancing wearing one and a half inch high heels and it was not that easy. I also believe that males dancing ballet are very interesting and unique. That is one thing I saw in STEPS which I really liked compared to QCB (all of the dancers are females). The “liftings” and exhibitions in STEPS also excite me. But both dance routines inspire me to pursue my passion in dancing and I hope that someday I will be able to move and groove gracefully like them too!
The first video which was entitled Dalagang Filipina QCB was a pure ballet performance. All of the dancers were females. At the beginning of the video, there were three ballerinas focused by a spotlight. I believe that these ballerinas were symbolizing the three main islands of the Philippines namely: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They danced according to the culture of the island they were representing. But one thing in common among them was that their dance really showed the qualities of a typical dalagang Filipina before - conservative, lady-like and feminine. The music they used was mellow and instrumental that's why it was pleasing to hear. Their movements as well were light and refined thus it was relaxing to watch. The emotions which they wanted to convey were very visible as well.
The second video was entitled Dalagang Filipina STEPS. The second group showed variation with their dance. They did not only focus with ballet instead they incorporated jazz. They also performed different stunts with the help of the male ballet dancers. These stunts gave an exciting feeling to their performance. The music they used was also instrumental and it was pleasing to the ears. Two sides of dalagang filipina were shown in their dance. First was the typical filipina and second was the modern one. The modernized dalagang filipina wore a western inspired red costume and danced in an aggressive manner. The typical dalagang filipina wore the usual conservative clothing. Stronger emotions were shown with the help of the male dancers.
From the two dance presentations, the second one (Dalagang Filipina Steps) captured my heart more. From a simple beginning, it gradually catches attention until the end while the first video (Dalagang Filipina QCB) started simple and i find it somehow boring until the end. I think it was because QCB focused too much on ballet which was okay but STEPS added twists in their dance by executing dances other than ballet which for me, was better. In my opinion, the part wherein there was a red lady dancing in heels was a plus point for the second presentation. I experienced dancing wearing one and a half inch high heels and it was not that easy. I also believe that males dancing ballet are very interesting and unique. That is one thing I saw in STEPS which I really liked compared to QCB (all of the dancers are females). The “liftings” and exhibitions in STEPS also excite me. But both dance routines inspire me to pursue my passion in dancing and I hope that someday I will be able to move and groove gracefully like them too!
These pictures were taken during my second summer workshop recital. :) The Dalagang Filipina videos made me reminisce about the whole experience I had before...I miss them so much!!
>ma. Hanna joy. c. Micu<
Saturday, June 19, 2010
STEPS ba o QCB?
simple lang ang sagot ko sa tanong na nasa taas. Bahala na ang manonood kung pano nila huhusgahan ang dalawang magagaling na grupo na parehas na ginamit ang tugtog na Dalagang Filipina para sa kanilang mga presentasyon. sa totoo lang parehas lang naman silang ballet ang ginamit na istilo ng pagsasayaw pero para sa akin, mag nangibabaw ang pagiging creative ng STEPS kasi... ewan ko. pero masyado kasing "ballet"ung ginawa ng QCB. masyado siyang boring panoorin para sa akin (yung QCB).. kahit na pinanood ko ulit siya ng may sounds. wala pa ding dating sakin. pero nag STEPS.. natuwa ako sa sayaw nila dahil may variation ung ballet nila. hindi lang ito naging basta ballet. nagkaroon pa sila ng "jazz" na sayaw (yung mga babaeng naka-hat). tapos ang ganda nila tingnan nung nagsama-sama yung tatlong grupo sa bandang huli. PANALO! ang sarap tingnan sa mata ung kulay at ung iba-ibang paraan ng pagsasayaw nila.. Ang galing talaga.
-go STEPS!
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia :)
-go STEPS!
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia :)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Our first group picture!
....Hindi pa ready..
....Ayan ready na!! :))))....SMILE!!
(Jayson, Erika, Irene, Arnielyn, Hanna)
back view ni leader Jayson...:P
P.S. special thanks kay Carla sa pagkuha ng mga pictures na ito.. ^^
-ma. Hanna joy c. Micu
ano ba ang art?
Ano nga ba ang art? kapag tinatanong sa akin kung ano ang ibig sabihin nito, ang lagi ko lamang sagot ay dalawa, "art is self expression" at "art is everywhere." napakaraniwan hindi ba? Pero yun talaga ang unang pumapasok sa aking isipan kapag natatanung sa akin ang ganoong katanungan. Aking ngang akala ay hanggang dun na lang ang art, hanggang sa dumating ang araw na talakayin namin sa ctra 13 kung ano ba talaga ang ART.
Habang kami ay nagtatalakay, ako ay lubusang namangha at natuwa sapagkat mas madami pa palang ibubuga si "ART" kaysa sa aking inaakala. Ang art pala ay hango sa dalawang salita. Una ang ars na nanggaling sa salitang latin na ang ibig sabihin ay skill. Hango din ito sa wikang greek na techne na nangangahulugan namang technology. Akin ding nalaman na hindi matatawag na art ang isang bagay na gawa ng Diyos. Ang art pala ay gawa ng tao. Ito ay ARTipisiyal.
Pagkatapos ang talakayan ay nagkaroon kami ng isang pangkatang gawain kung saan naranasan namin mismo kung ano ang ART. Sa pamamagitan lamang ng pagkuha ng mga letrato na nagsisimbolo sa iba't ibang klaseng art, nagkaroon ang grupo namin ng isang kamangha-manghang karanasan na di malilimutan. Tulad nga ng nabanggit ni Bb. kitty, hindi mauulit ang karanasan ng isang tao sa art. Sa amin naman, ako ay masaya sapagkat ng maganda at positibo ang aming naging karanasan.
What is art? (recap / reflection on 06.15.10’s activity)
Art is really everywhere. As old as our race, it has been a form of expression for humans.
We had our first major activity today – out of the confines of CIDL 133, we wandered around the campus, searching for different art expressions. From street signs to graffiti, to murals, statues and sculptures, we captured them all in photography. It’s really funny, because we found art in the most trivial things such as nail polishes and mobile advertisements. We even photographed a young boy (unfortunately it wasn’t a good creative shot, we only used a cell phone camera) just because his smile was so honest (and he was much too happy to have his picture taken).
I agree with Jayson that art is really subjective. I may think that this certain thing is art, while the others might not agree.
But despite those different viewpoints (and the heat of the day when we went ‘art-hunting’ – ITS BOILING HOT IN DILIMAN!), we still learned a lot about what art really is.
ART = LIFE.
Excited na ko sa mga susunod na mangyayari. :D
-Irene Legiralde
We had our first major activity today – out of the confines of CIDL 133, we wandered around the campus, searching for different art expressions. From street signs to graffiti, to murals, statues and sculptures, we captured them all in photography. It’s really funny, because we found art in the most trivial things such as nail polishes and mobile advertisements. We even photographed a young boy (unfortunately it wasn’t a good creative shot, we only used a cell phone camera) just because his smile was so honest (and he was much too happy to have his picture taken).
I agree with Jayson that art is really subjective. I may think that this certain thing is art, while the others might not agree.
But despite those different viewpoints (and the heat of the day when we went ‘art-hunting’ – ITS BOILING HOT IN DILIMAN!), we still learned a lot about what art really is.
ART = LIFE.
Excited na ko sa mga susunod na mangyayari. :D
-Irene Legiralde
A beautiful life - or not??
Its the year 2003. I entered high school and learned to think like an adult. Responsibilities were given to me, and I thought I handled them properly. Mistakes were plentiful, but life went on.
Its 2007. I'm entering college for the first time. New friends, new places, new experiences. My intellectual capacities, my self-discipline, my moral values. Everything is being tested. Wrong decisions → heavy consequences → learning experiences. Is it really worth it? Am I working towards my goal or am I just riding the waves? Is this really how life is supposed to be? Is my life beautiful despite all this?
Fast forward to 2010. I changed my academic path. Transferring to another degree meant hard work, but it was also another chance in proving myself, anther chance at life. New responsibilities are given, along with a renewed trust. Its been a long journey, but I know this isn't the end. I'll keep trying, and I'll never stop learning. Now comes my epiphany - your life will be beautiful, only if you decide it to be.
And I know now that I do have a beautiful life.
- Irene Legiralde
Its 2007. I'm entering college for the first time. New friends, new places, new experiences. My intellectual capacities, my self-discipline, my moral values. Everything is being tested. Wrong decisions → heavy consequences → learning experiences. Is it really worth it? Am I working towards my goal or am I just riding the waves? Is this really how life is supposed to be? Is my life beautiful despite all this?
Fast forward to 2010. I changed my academic path. Transferring to another degree meant hard work, but it was also another chance in proving myself, anther chance at life. New responsibilities are given, along with a renewed trust. Its been a long journey, but I know this isn't the end. I'll keep trying, and I'll never stop learning. Now comes my epiphany - your life will be beautiful, only if you decide it to be.
And I know now that I do have a beautiful life.
- Irene Legiralde
Anong meron sa June 15, 2010?
Panibagong araw na naman at malamang may kakaibang mangyayari.
Pagpasok ko palang sa room akala ko ay may bago na silang ginagawa, ayun pala nagkukwentuhan lang pala sila. So wala palang bago. (hehehehehe)
Hindi ko alm kung anong mangyayari at kung bakit kaylangan ng camera, anong meron at pinapadala kami nito.
Akala ko lecture lang at konting picture picture sa room kaya may camera. Pero hindi nagtagal ay nalaman ko kung para saan ito. Nagkaroon ng isang kawindang-windang na activity na kung saan kami ay umikot-ikot sa buong UP (kung nalibot nga =p.)Nakakapagod at nakakalito. Hindi namin alam kung tama ba ang pinaggagawa namin. Pero kinalaunan ay natapos din namin ang activity na ito. Yun nga lang hindi namin alan kung tama ang lahat ng ito (sana) .
Masaya dahil nagkaroon ang bawat grupo na magsama-sama, bonding ba. At nakakapagod dahil nga sa paikot-ikot kami.
Meron palng kakaiba at bago. (hehehehehe)
--- Nario, Erika M.
Pagpasok ko palang sa room akala ko ay may bago na silang ginagawa, ayun pala nagkukwentuhan lang pala sila. So wala palang bago. (hehehehehe)
Hindi ko alm kung anong mangyayari at kung bakit kaylangan ng camera, anong meron at pinapadala kami nito.
Akala ko lecture lang at konting picture picture sa room kaya may camera. Pero hindi nagtagal ay nalaman ko kung para saan ito. Nagkaroon ng isang kawindang-windang na activity na kung saan kami ay umikot-ikot sa buong UP (kung nalibot nga =p.)Nakakapagod at nakakalito. Hindi namin alam kung tama ba ang pinaggagawa namin. Pero kinalaunan ay natapos din namin ang activity na ito. Yun nga lang hindi namin alan kung tama ang lahat ng ito (sana) .
Masaya dahil nagkaroon ang bawat grupo na magsama-sama, bonding ba. At nakakapagod dahil nga sa paikot-ikot kami.
Meron palng kakaiba at bago. (hehehehehe)
--- Nario, Erika M.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Kwento ng nangyari ngayon (June 15, 20210)
Sometimes things that you think easy and simple are the things that are hard to find. As I pronounce the word “ART” I remembered my grade school and junior high days. Bond papers, crayons, pencil and ruler’ gosh those things are the basic tools for making an art but when you are about to start you pause for a while and then you’ll know that imagination is one of the invisible tools in making art not just material things listed above.
Art is everywhere, they said, but if you swim its deepest ocean you would know that there are factors to be considered in knowing what art really is. A course being offered in CHE helped me (which is CTRA 13) and it made me smile upon knowing that Art is not that easy to be recognized.
It was 10’oclock in the morning, quite hot we were assigned to roam around the campus and look for some art. We were in a hurry that we forget to bring umbrellas and fans to at least lessen the heat and make us feel better while our little brain is thinking. I grabbed the chance of making those times as our bonding moments (thanks CTRA13). Honestly saying that activity requires lot of time. We even have a difficulty (not really but somewhat like that, bcoz it took us so long before we finish it) because we have hard time in classifying to which that thing belongs. One hour wasn’t enough for us to find the perfect one that suits to what we are seeking
I learned that day, all things need a serious and deeper thinking and I shouldn’t belittle some things for a reason that, those are a jigsaw puzzle and labyrinth that takes time too to be accomplished.
-MA. Arnielyn Arpon
Sometimes things that you think easy and simple are the things that are hard to find. As I pronounce the word “ART” I remembered my grade school and junior high days. Bond papers, crayons, pencil and ruler’ gosh those things are the basic tools for making an art but when you are about to start you pause for a while and then you’ll know that imagination is one of the invisible tools in making art not just material things listed above.
Art is everywhere, they said, but if you swim its deepest ocean you would know that there are factors to be considered in knowing what art really is. A course being offered in CHE helped me (which is CTRA 13) and it made me smile upon knowing that Art is not that easy to be recognized.
It was 10’oclock in the morning, quite hot we were assigned to roam around the campus and look for some art. We were in a hurry that we forget to bring umbrellas and fans to at least lessen the heat and make us feel better while our little brain is thinking. I grabbed the chance of making those times as our bonding moments (thanks CTRA13). Honestly saying that activity requires lot of time. We even have a difficulty (not really but somewhat like that, bcoz it took us so long before we finish it) because we have hard time in classifying to which that thing belongs. One hour wasn’t enough for us to find the perfect one that suits to what we are seeking
I learned that day, all things need a serious and deeper thinking and I shouldn’t belittle some things for a reason that, those are a jigsaw puzzle and labyrinth that takes time too to be accomplished.
-MA. Arnielyn Arpon
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Kwento tungkol sa nangyari kanina. :)
Dumating ako ng maaga kanina sa klase. pagdating ko sa room, tatlo lamang ang mga tao. nakita ko si hanna, arnielyn at ung lalaki na naka-glasses. hanggang sa dumating na ang lahat ng tao sa kwarto at magsimula na ang klase..
Nagumpisa ang discussion sa pamamagitan ng isang maliit na exam. tukuyin daw namin kung ano ang art at hindi sa mga ipapakita sa mga slides. bigla kong naisip kung paano iche-check ni mam yung mga papel namin, hindi dahil sa madami kami kundi dahil iba-iba ang perception ng bawat tao sa art. Ang art ng isa ay pwedeng hindi art para sa isa.. kaya medyo naguluhan ako dito. pero naging maganda naman ang takbo ng mga pangyayari kanina. hanggang sa biglang sumakit ang tiyan ko kanina kaya naging matamlay ang pakikitungo ko sa klase. Kahit interesado ako sa topic ngayong araw, hindi ko maiwasang yumuko at mamilipit dahil sa sakit ng aking tiyan.
nagpatuloy ang discussion hanggang sa dumating ito sa pag-piktyur ng mga bagay na inincorporate sa mga characteristics ng art :) pagkasimula ng activity, sinabi ko agad kay nario na uuwi muna ako sa bahay ng lola ko para maglabas ng "sama ng loob" sabi ko kayo na muna ang bahala. bibilisan ko na lang :D hahahah.
napagisip-isip ko na hindi na ako aabot sa bahay ng lola ko kapag nag-jeep ako dahil unti-unti na akong natatalo sa laban na ito. kaya pumunta ako sa may educ at hinanap ang cr doon. hindi ko nakita ang cr kaya dumiretso agad ako sa vinzon's hall. kahit na kilala ang vinzons sa isa sa mga building na may pinakamaduming cr. dumiretso agad ako doon para gawin ang aking ritwal. iba nga naman talaga pag sineswerte ohh, dumating ako sa vinzons na malinis ang cr nila! parang hindi pa napapasukan ng kahit sinong nasa building na ito.. matapos ang ilang minuto ay natapos na rin ang paglalabas ko ng sama ng loob.
tinext ko agad ang aking mga kasama kung nasan na sila upang makatulong na ako sa ginagawa nila.. ayun. natapos naman namin ng walang problem ang pagkuha ng mga litrato. hindi naman malayo ang naabot namin... ang pinakamalayo na naabot namin ay sa may business administration building, para lamang piktyuran ang van ng gandang ricky reyes crew. sa kabuuan ay naging maganda at succesful ang aming picture taking. :)
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia
HEHEHEHEHE'S ART EXPERIENCE
PLEASE READ: These pictures were taken using a cellphone's camera only so the quality of some pictures are not that good. :)
1. MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE ARTIST
Artists need inspiration. This simple artwork meets the needs of an artist. By its different shapes and colors, it can inspire an artist to create a new artwork with much beauty!
2. ELEVATES COMMON PLACE
Without the beautiful abstract painting, that corridor may be a boring and unexciting place to stay. However the plain looking place became a cool "tambayan" because the abstract painting enhanced the mood and atmosphere of the corridor.
3. PROTESTS INJUSTICE AND RAISES SOCIAL AWARENESS
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A common piece of material may have a deeper meaning. One good example of which is this tall brown rock. At a glance, it looks like a rock is misplaced out of nowhere. However through this rock the people longing for peace expressed themselves and they wanted others to be also aware of it.
4. REFLECTS THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT
This four wheeled cart is one of the "only in the Philippines" seen objects. Because of this useful artwork, the Filipino culture (that is we love to eat street foods) is seen!
5. RECORDS AND COMMEMORATES EXPERIENCE
Art is also used for commemorating unforgettable moments. The picture seen above is an artwork along the sidewalk UP. It may be simple and straightforward but it brings back memories.
6. EXPRESSES CHAOS
This old building was formerly the grade school building of UPIS. The building itself is an art. Its structures, designs and paintings are considered art. However this piece of art was abandoned. From a useful structure with a positive aura, it became an artwork that expresses fear and also chaos.
7. CREATES ORDER AND HARMONY
Road signs and symbols are also a form of art. The colors and shapes in it guide people to lessen accidents and creates order and harmony.
8. STIMULATES THE INTELLECTUAL AND FIRES EMOTIONS
With this piece of art, Filipinos are reminded of the mighty acts of Adnres Bonifacio. It gives a strong emotion of gratitude. Because of his heroic deeds we are able to experience the freedom we are enjoying now.
9. EXPRESSES FANTASY
This statue is named Lorna. Notice that her pen is missing? It is believed that at night that statue comes to life to look for her lost pen. Whether you believe it or not, the truth is, this is just an artwork which expresses fantasy!
10. EXPRESSES RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
A simple Novena book is boring to read. That is why arts is used to encourage more people to be more faithful in their beliefs. Art is also used to express which faith people are believing.
11. IMMORTALIZES
Even though tita Cory passed away last year, this yellow ribbon immortalizes the democracy that she imposed in our country.
12. TRUTH
Are you familiar with the saying, "Ang bata, hindi nagsisinungaling." Because of this old saying, we asked a child to draw because we believed that children are innocent thus their artworks reflect truth.
13. ENHANCES ENVIRONMENT
Not a common trash bin right? This unique trash bin for us is an artwork which helps in enhancing the environment. Because of its extraordinary form, it catches attention and eventually encourages people to throw their garbage properly.
14. BEAUTY
Advertisements are also a form of art. By looking at this "Gandang Ricky Reyes" ad, beauty is expressed. It tells the consumers that if they want to achieve a beautiful hair, "gatas lang ang katapat mo noh!"
Beautiful Life...
Hindi ko pa alam kung ano nga ba ang sinasabi nilang "beautiful life." Siguro ay hindi ko pa nararanasan ang ganitong buhay kaya ko nasasabi ito . Pero habang dumadaan ang mga araw, habang dumadami ang nakikilala ko, unti-onti kong nalalaman kung ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng ganitong mga kataga. ("beautiful life")
Noon ay sobrang tahimik lang ako. Bilang ang mga nakakasalamuha kong mga tao, hindi kasi ako ganoong lumalabas ng bahay. in short isang akong taong-bahay. May sarili akong mundo, isang mundong walang nakakapasok. Hanggang isang araw...
Sa pagpasok ko sa isang organisasyon na tinatawag na JAM, isang organisasyon sa simbahan,unti-onting nabuo sa akin ang konsepto kung ano nga ba ang isang masayang buhay o isang magandang buhay. Marami akong natutunan. Mga bagay na hindi ko nalaman noong hindi pa ako lumalabas sa mundo ko.
Natuto akong maging masaya. Nakuntento ako sa kung anong meron ako.
Para sa akin, Ito ang masasabi kong "beautiful life," kuntento at masaya .
--- Nario, Erika M.
Noon ay sobrang tahimik lang ako. Bilang ang mga nakakasalamuha kong mga tao, hindi kasi ako ganoong lumalabas ng bahay. in short isang akong taong-bahay. May sarili akong mundo, isang mundong walang nakakapasok. Hanggang isang araw...
Sa pagpasok ko sa isang organisasyon na tinatawag na JAM, isang organisasyon sa simbahan,unti-onting nabuo sa akin ang konsepto kung ano nga ba ang isang masayang buhay o isang magandang buhay. Marami akong natutunan. Mga bagay na hindi ko nalaman noong hindi pa ako lumalabas sa mundo ko.
Natuto akong maging masaya. Nakuntento ako sa kung anong meron ako.
Para sa akin, Ito ang masasabi kong "beautiful life," kuntento at masaya .
--- Nario, Erika M.
Monday, June 14, 2010
BUHAY NA BUHAY!
Ang litrato na yan ay kinunan noong Field Demo namin sa highschool. (mam kitty, alam mo na yan :D)
Habang tinitingnan ang larawan na yan, siguro ay mapapangiti ka na lang at magsisimulang mag-reminisce ng sarili mong mga alaala.
Sa hayskul, ako ay kilala bilang isa sa mga tagapag-bigay ng saya sa buong klase at buong batch. Kahit sino ang aking kasama, ayus lang! basta ang mahalaga napapasaya ko sila. Lalo na kapag kami ni Carlo Rosal ang nagsama sa banatan ng mga hirit. lahat sumasakit ang tiyan dahil sa kakatawa. Araw araw ay nagiging maganda at masaya ang buhay ng lahat.
Sa pagtungtong ko sa kolehiyo, ang lahat ay nagiba. ang mundo ako ay lumaki at madami akong nakilala na mga bagong mukha. naging masaya at maganda ang buhay ko sa Los Banos. dito ako nakakilala ng mga taong muling nagpakilala sakin sa Diyos, dito ko din nakita kung gaano kaganda ang gubat ng bundok makiling, dito ko nalanghap ang masarap na hangin ng probinsya. naging masaya, maganda at makabuluhan ang una kong taon sa Los Banos. ngayong nasa diliman ako, ako ay umaasa ng isang maganda at makabuluhang buhay kolehiyo dito sa diliman kasama ng aking kaklase, bagong at lumang kaibigan, pamilya.
Naging maganda ang aking buhay dahil sa mga taong nakapalibot sa akin at para sa tanong na "maganda ba ang aking buhay?" ito ang sagot ko: HINDI MAGANDA ANG BUHAY KO! MAGANDANG MAGANDA! \m/ rok-en-rol!
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia
Ang litrato na yan ay kinunan noong Field Demo namin sa highschool. (mam kitty, alam mo na yan :D)
Habang tinitingnan ang larawan na yan, siguro ay mapapangiti ka na lang at magsisimulang mag-reminisce ng sarili mong mga alaala.
Sa hayskul, ako ay kilala bilang isa sa mga tagapag-bigay ng saya sa buong klase at buong batch. Kahit sino ang aking kasama, ayus lang! basta ang mahalaga napapasaya ko sila. Lalo na kapag kami ni Carlo Rosal ang nagsama sa banatan ng mga hirit. lahat sumasakit ang tiyan dahil sa kakatawa. Araw araw ay nagiging maganda at masaya ang buhay ng lahat.
Sa pagtungtong ko sa kolehiyo, ang lahat ay nagiba. ang mundo ako ay lumaki at madami akong nakilala na mga bagong mukha. naging masaya at maganda ang buhay ko sa Los Banos. dito ako nakakilala ng mga taong muling nagpakilala sakin sa Diyos, dito ko din nakita kung gaano kaganda ang gubat ng bundok makiling, dito ko nalanghap ang masarap na hangin ng probinsya. naging masaya, maganda at makabuluhan ang una kong taon sa Los Banos. ngayong nasa diliman ako, ako ay umaasa ng isang maganda at makabuluhang buhay kolehiyo dito sa diliman kasama ng aking kaklase, bagong at lumang kaibigan, pamilya.
Naging maganda ang aking buhay dahil sa mga taong nakapalibot sa akin at para sa tanong na "maganda ba ang aking buhay?" ito ang sagot ko: HINDI MAGANDA ANG BUHAY KO! MAGANDANG MAGANDA! \m/ rok-en-rol!
-Mark Jayson D. Felonia
Is My Life Beautiful??
I often see or hear the word beauty or beautiful almost everywhere. When I turn on the television, I see advertisements link their products with beauty. When I go shopping I notice cosmetic products labelled with the word "beautiful." I also hear my ates say, "Wow! ang ganda ng damit. Bagay sa akin yan." When we pass by the highways filled with tall billboards, I hear my mom say, "ang ganda ni Karylle jan, simple lang!" or my kuya utter, "sexy ni Angel Locsin, ang ganda pa." When my dad sees new model of cars he would tell my mom, "Ang ganda nito oh, pag nabenta na yung lumang kotse eto na bibilhin ko." Sometimes I do not agree on how they judge things as beautiful. I believe that people have different standards for "beauty" or "beautiful," that's why I find the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" very true.
Allow me to list down some facts about my life:
1. I have clothes, shelter and I eat three times a day. (sometimes 6!)
2. I am physically fit and emotionally stable. ( I think so..)
3. I have a complete happy family!!
4. We are financially okay.
5. I sleep with a soft pillow and a blanket.
6. I have a loyal and sweet cat named mimi, 2 turtles and a chicken named nokma. (try to read our chicken's name backwards. :D)
7. I have thoughtful friends and a wonderful best friend.
8. I study in a prestigious university.
9. I can do a lot of things like dancing, drawing, cooking, walking, talking, singing (although it rains when I sing..^^), writing, reading, etc.
10. I have a merciful and loving God.
Maybe as you read the facts I listed above, you would think that my life is already beautiful. But I believe it is more right to say that those things make me lucky. Yes! I am a lucky person. And I know that there are a lot of fortunate people like me and but it does not mean that our lives are beautiful. Some people have lesser fortunes but they live their lives with beauty. For me, to have a beautiful life, you should put meaning in to it. Fortunes are just the spices of a beautiful life. By putting meaning in to your life, it is like adding the main ingredient to your recipe.
How am I going to add the main ingredient in my life? The answer is I have to offer my fortunes to the Lord by sharing it to others. These fortunes are not only the material things but also my time and talent. So going back to the question, is my life beautiful? I say, not yet but I am halfway there! :)
>>>ma. H A N N A joy c. M I C U
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