wow! theres definitely some times that I get tunnel vision and end up focused on what my wants are and to go through of the mishaps of what is not working well in my life. however, looking back into the my experience of the pass few days I am reminded how truly blessed I am.
this past saturday, I was able watch the culmination of 3 years of labor of putting together the documentary of the Manongs, a documentary based on the first wave Filipino immigrants of sonoma county. this documentary was able to bear fruit thanks to the hard work of the children of the manongs. most of the folks who worked on this project were the daughters of the manongs and I am blessed to have been surrounded by these powerful women! they probably will never know but I have learned so much from them. I am thankful that I was alowed to be in there presence.
this past few days has also renewed my passion for what I do as a job. actually, I wouldn't want to call ajob as I am doing what I love for a career. in an case, just being around such great individuals who identify, shape, and advocate for youths who have endless potential is simply amazing! what little part I did for the conference turned out to be such a great experience and a confidence builder. in some aspects, I was a part of every aspects of the behind the scenes work of the whole conferene. but what I pride myself the most is being able to be part of fundraising for scholarships for program students. we raised over $1200 through drawing prices and yes! through kareoke performances! great conference. great people. great experience. also, this conference gave me the booze to know that I have made the right choice changing working environment. I am blessed for such a great opportunity!
in addition, I watch history happen today as barrack obama became the US president elect. he brings new hope and new energy! just looking through this election process spirits have been awoken as debates were happening through emails, phone conversations, and other means. a surge of people were got themselves involve with the world of politics and took back their power - the power to tell stop compalinin and take action! both sides of aisles were engaged - young and old, men and women, heterosexuals and homosexuals, majority and minorities, conservatives, democrats, and independents, blacks, whites, latinos, asians, immigrants, citizens, FILIPINOS - all emerge to plug into the political arena and its a beautiful sight! I am blessed to have witnessed history!
simply put, I AM VERY BLESSED!
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