#shock adamson

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INTRODUCING :   BOONE ADAMSON.

cw: murder, death, general horror themes

jensen ackles fc in the year of our lord 2024 i'm just as shocked as you.

monster hunter

pinterest. spotify playlist tba.

lives life as a nomad, hiking up and down the appalachian trail from georgia to maine protecting hikers from the things that go bump in the night, veering off to chase monsters and search for missing people in the mountains. technically has a cabin in west virginia but only ends up staying there if he's grievously injured or passing by a couple times a year. sort of a half urban legend on the trail in his own right

primary prey is a cursed species he calls 'lookalikes'. they are shape changing, voice mimicking, humanoid monsters (full post on them to come). has occasional run ins with other cryptids and monsters.

extremely superstitious for obvious reasons.

has a black brindle mountain cur dog named ruger. ruger is exceptionally well trained. he's been taught to alert in the presence of and track down lookalikes. due to lookalikes' mimicry, ruger mainly takes commands via hand signs and a vibrating collar.

born in small town west virginia to a coal miner and pharmacist. middle child of three, one older sister, kim, one twin brother, corey, about half an hour younger than himself.

boone was working for the forest service when corey was killed by a lookalike. boone himself was nearly charged with his murder before various factors like his brother's body disappearing, dna evidence coming back corrupted, and some interference by the forest service resulted in everything getting swept under the rug, while boone threw himself to the forest to hunt down the thing that had killed his brother and taken his form. as a result, has not seen his mother, sister, or sister's children in years.

not as broke as he could be, but definitely lives like it. collects reward money for finding missing persons and bodies sometimes, but he rarely has access to those funds and instead hunts and forages for most of his food and occasionally barters with hikers on the trail, only dipping into his reserves when his equipment needs replacing or ruger needs medical care. also technically still works for the forest service but i'm not sure even he knows he has a check going back home to his sister and nephew every month.

primary weapon is an axe (lookalikes have to be beheaded and burned) but also carries at minimum two guns and a several knives just in case. never without a way to start a fire.

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Given the tensions and moral compromise associated with male medical care, the mid-nineteenth-century movement of women into medical training took on the aspects of a crusade—for female health, for morality, for decency.

It was this sense of being involved in a moral crusade which accounts for the determination of our early female doctors. For example, Elizabeth Blackwell applied to over sixteen schools before she found one which would accept her, but, as she said, "The idea of winning a doctor's degree gradually assumed the aspect of a great moral struggle, and the moral fight possessed attraction for me. " In the same year that Blackwell gained admission, Harriet Hunt was admitted to Harvard Medical College only to have the decision reversed because the students threatened to riot if she came. (Harvard had admitted three black male students the year before and that, according to the white male majority, was enough!) Undaunted, Hunt went to seek a medical education at an "irregular" school. Through the efforts of women like Blackwell, Hunt, Marie Zakrzewska, Lucy Sewall, Sarah Adamson, Ann Preston, Helen Morton, and Mary Putnam Jacobi—to mention only a few—there were, by 1900, approximately five thousand trained women doctors in the land, fifteen hundred female medical students and seven medical schools exclusively for women.

Male doctors recognized that women in the profession posed a threat which was far out of proportion to their numbers. The woman patient who considered herself socially superior to female lay healers, yet was repelled by male medicine, would naturally welcome a woman professional. Faced with this threat to their practice, the male doctors responded with every argument they could think of: How could a lady who was too refined for male medical care travel at night to a medical emergency? Operate when indisposed (e.g., menstruating)? If women were too modest for mixed-sex medical care, how could they expect to survive the realities of medical training—the vulgar revelations of anatomy class, the shocking truths about human reproduction, and so on?*

*Nor is this perception of the incompatibility of women and medicine dead among American gynecologists today. One who was recently interviewed in the January 1977 Ms. magazine explained, "You have to be kind of crazy to go into the field, because it's a difficult, physically demanding residency. I had to be extremely obsessive-compulsive to get through it. This kind of behavior doesn't look good on a woman. And I'm so attuned to ob/gyn as a male speciality that I find it hard to accept women in it. I just don't see them as very feminine. I only know a couple of them who are feminine and good doctors too."

-Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English, For Her Own Good: 150 Years of the Experts’ Advice to Women

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Admiral Pellew holds an inquiry against HMS Dandy Captain William Bush.

Pellew: There are rumors circulating that Captain Bush is having an affair with Captain Adamson-Styles' Steward and husband, Sean Styles.

Captain Hannah: Oh! That's not a rumor, Admiral! That's true!

Pellew: *looks at Hannah in shock* WHAT?!

Captain Hannah: *smiles* oh yes Sir! *chuckles*

Pellew: *extremely perplexes* and you do not object to it, Madam Captain?!

Captain Hannah: *stifles more laughing* of course not, Sir! I encourage it!

Pellew: *falls back into his chair with an exasperated huff. He pinches the bridge if his nose* I should act more surprised but I'm not.

(We've got a few days left for Pride and I thought I'd share a funny bit from my Monday call with @professorlehnsherr-almashy 🤣🤣🤣)

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The leading surgeon and amateur photographer Thomas Keith was born on May 27th 1827 at St Cyrus Aberdeenshire.

The 7th son of a minister, one of the 450 that formed the Free Church during the disruption, his father rook an interest in early photography, which he passed on to his son.

Thomas was educate at Aberdeen Grammar School, The Royal High School Edinburgh and Marischal College Collage Aberdeen, where he graduated MA in 1848 he went on to complete his medical training in Edinburgh, graduating as a doctor and going on to be an assistant to the more famous James Young Simpson, before becoming a top surgeon in his own right.

Specialising of ovariotomy, (ovarian cystectomy) his published results were amongst the best in the world, Keith saved the lives of a higher proportion of his female patients than any of his contemporaries, wielding his surgeon’s knife with such speed and precision that, simply, fewer of them went into shock.

Keith teamed up with his friend John Forbes White, probably in the summer of 1853, to take waxed-paper views, which they entered into that year’s exhibition of the Aberdeen Mechanics’ Institution. The only other time Keith participated in a major public exhibition was at the 1859 meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held in his native Aberdeen.

During this time Keith mastered the waxed-paper negative like no one else, producing views of architecture in Scotland and urban studies of Edinburgh that had no equal, then or since. Light itself was his most formidable tool, and in 1856 he confessed to Photographic Notes: “I never expose my paper, unless the light is first-rate. This I have made a rule, and nothing ever induces me to deviate from it.” Keith was elected to the council of the Photographic Society of Scotland in 1856 and 1858, but was rarely able to attend meetings, for the demands of his medical practice crowded out his beloved hobby of photography.

At the time of his death in 1895, the Scotsman described Keith as “decidedly picturesque” in personal appearance, adding, “no one could see him without recognising that he was in the presence of a man of unique power.” For Alvin Langdon Coburn, writing in the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine in 1915, Keith’s “Old Edinburgh” series stood out “as his most remarkable achievement with the camera,” and he included fifteen of Keith’s photographs in a pivotal exhibition at the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo that year.

At a time when Scotland had some of the best photographers in the world in Adamson, Hill and the Anna Family, as well as Alexander Gardner plying his trade in the states, with his famous pictures of the Lincoln, and the civil war, Keith seems to often be overlooked, this is largely due to him giving his hobby up around 1856.

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Uniqueness Of Own

In today’s generation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and plagiarism in photography are very common because we are now in the era of technology. AI can be used in different ways, like harming other people. Popularity can be a reason why people do or use these things.

Negative effects of AI use

An example of AI usage is creating libelous or scandalous contents, especially in a sexual manner. These are one of the most common uses of AI in today’s generation.

AI can affect individuals by causing job displacements, like what happened in GMA. GMA announced that they will be having two AI sports reporters in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

It can be a cause of comparison between people and artificial intelligence in terms of creativity, how they will react or the knowledge that they have are not equal because AI has the data existent in its archives, while humans have to think before doing something in order to provide quality content. While AI has databases that respond to prompts given to it, AI can have biases that its creators set up, which most likely has insufficient data provided into it.

What AI cannot do in photography and media?

As a photographer, AI cannot do what we do, such as capturing the emotions of people that gives us a story behind the photo. I believe that AI cannot be created without the existing works of photographers. So in a sense, I think AI or its creators have plagiarized in order to create these algorithms

AI cannot produce a special, unique photo like a photographer can, not even create a meaningful photo.

Photography Theft

Plagiarism is punishable by law, and there are plenty of reasons why individuals shouldn’t take original photos of other people. Under the Philippine Law, plagiarism and copyright is not a crime but is punishable under the Cybercrime Prevention Act in Section 217 of Republic Act No. 8293.

To give an example of plagiarism in the field of photography, I asked some of my co-photographers who experienced getting their work stolen.

Jury Leynes, a student photojournalist from one of Adamson University’s news publications, The Adamson Chronicle (TAC) had their work stolen by an individual from De La Salle - Dasmariñas. The photos were published in an art exhibition under a new name and title, but the exhibit was already done before Jury saw it in a Facebook post of an organization in DLSU-D.

“For me, do better, kasi hindi yun tunay na ugali ng mga tunay na artist. I support every artist naman pero to the point na nanakawan ka, hindi yun normal (I support every artist, but not to the extent of being stolen from). Wag din siguro nila gawin yun kasi napaka unfair yun sa mga taong nag papakahirap para makuhanan ang isang photo”, said Jury Leynes.

He also said that after the incident, he felt hurt. “Masakit at nakakagalit, kasi every photo naman may sariling kwento, at pinaghihirapan ko ‘yun lahat.” Jury has experienced the incident twice, and states that he will not stop calling out those that plagiarize his work.

Tracy Veran, a senior high school student from Kawit said “In my own experience po, I was shocked because I know what my photo looks like, they still insist to steal (on stealing) it without my permission. They also claim it as their own photo po, to be honest it was really unfair and somehow disrespectful to the photographer who took the picture.” she said.

The media head of the Silip@Lente Adamson University Jerril Bolante, ‘I hope that they wouldn’t do it again next time and try to ask permission first before using someone else’s property. I felt mad because my work is posted (was posted) without any credits or permission from me,’ he said.

I believe that there should be laws that will strictly mandate the ability of people to steal photos. Photographers like me and the people I interviewed spent time on skills and equipment to capture images that tell a story beyond words. People shouldn’t steal media, regardless if it’s a photo or other kinds of media, as these are intellectual properties.

Written by: Gayle Estrada

Pubmat by: Jackielou Almajose

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🎙 S1E2 - Aurélie Zajakala, styliste 🎙

Dans ce deuxième épisode, je reçois Aurélie Zajakala, une styliste évoluant dans le monde de la fiction et de la publicité, tant sur papier qu'en vidéo. Aurélie nous livre dans cet épisode les secrets de son parcours et de son métier aux multiples facettes, qui requiert créativité, organisation et rigueur. Nous abordons également le sujet de l'accessibilité des métiers du cinéma et de l'audiovisuel pour la nouvelle génération, et on dérive trèèèès légèrement sur Neymar 🙃.

Évidemment on termine l’épisode avec le fameux portrait filmois; où Aurélie nous parle de ses goûts (et dégoûts) cinématographiques. 

Si les univers de la mode et de la production audiovisuelle te parlent, (ou même les deux en même temps, comme pour Aurélie par exemple héhé) cet épisode est fait pour toi !

🎬 ŒUVRES CITÉES 

Loup y es-tu ? de Julie Rohart (2020) 

« Peuvent Pas » de Oxmo Puccino, réalisé par Original Kids (2019)

L’Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack de Henry Selick (1993)

Ed Wood de Tim Burton (1994)

The Pillow Book de Peter Greenway (1996) 

Zoo de Peter Greenway (1985)

Vanilla Sky de Cameron Crowe (2001)

Bienvenue à Gattaca de Andrew Niccol (1997)

Moulin Rouge de Baz Luhrmann (2001)

Shrek de Andrew Adamson et Vicky Jenson (2001)

Never Let Me Go (Auprès de moi toujours) de Mark Romanek (2010)

Requiem for a Dream de Darren Aronofsky (2000)

Big Fish de Tim Burton (2003)

les films Marvel 

Bones and All de Luca Guadagnino (2022)

Le Cinquième Élément de Luc Besson (1997) 

🧡 LES RECOS 

Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs et l’exposition « Shocking ! Les mondes surréalistes d’Elsa Schiaparelli » (terminée depuis, désolée 🫠)

Daisy Jones & The Six, Amazon Prime Video (2023) 

📝 TRANSCRIPTION

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Jerry Yee released by Adamson after PVL coaching appointment

FILE – Coach Jerry Yee. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Adamson University has let go of Jerry Yee as its women’s volleyball team coach due to his upcoming return to the Premier Volleyball League. In a shocking development, the school announced on Wednesday that it is releasing Yee after handling the Lady Falcons for one season a day after it was announced that he is handling the…

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The Prisoner

Episode Recap #51: The Prisoner Original Airdate: June 10, 1989

Starring: John D. LeMay as Ryan Dallion Louise Robey as Micki Foster Chris Wiggins as Jack Marshak

Guest cast: Larry Joshua as Dayton Railsback Sean McCann as Vince Ventura Steve Monarque as Johnny Ventura (as Steven Monarque) Leslie Carlson as Arkwright (as Les Carlson) Dwight Bacquie as Chicano Johnie Chase as Guard #1 Kevin Rushton as Guard #2 Belinda Metz as Jane Chalfont Victor Ertmanis as Lou Bittner Malcolm Stewart as Hillman Alex Karzis as Woody Reese (as Alex Karsis) Frank Adamson as Warden

Written by Jim Henshaw; also John A. Gallagher (uncredited) Directed by Armand Mastroianni

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Opens in the past, April 5, 1979, to be exact. An explosion happens at a van and some thieves grab the money bags inside and toss into their car. They end up in a shoot out with some cops before speeding off, but one thief, Dayton Railsback, is left behind and shot, then arrested. We see him in prison talking to the getaway driver in the visitation room. Railsback has been sentenced to 20 years, the woman, Jane, tells him he'll probably get out in 12. And that the money is hidden in a storage locker, and Railsback has their only way to access it. She promises her and the other guy won't cross him. He heads back to his cell. Jane talks to the other guy and we find out they are planning to take off with the cash.

Cut to ten years later, Railsback is still in prison, reading up on the law. A gang fight is averted by one of the prisoners, Arkwright. Later, Railsback is in his cell, looking at the storage ticket, when another prisoner offers to swap his coat if Railsback can help him get to minimum security. He tells him to come back tomorrow to get the paperwork.

Later, a prisoner stabs another and the dying man gets his blood on Railsback and his new coat. Back in his cell, Railsback is shocked to find himself turning invisible. He makes his bed up to look like he is asleep, and wanders invisible. He slips out of the prison.

Down at storage facility, Johnny Ventura is visiting his dad, Vince, who works as a security guard. Johnny invites his dad to a game this weekend. Vince is down cause a friend has died of a hear attack. Johnny tries to cheer him up, then heads out, but they hear noises. Vince tells his son to call the cops as he goes to investigate.

Flashlight in hand, Vince hears a man's voice. In an open storage room, Vince sees items moving and a voice, but no man. He suddenly is struggling with an invisible foe. Johnny tries to help but is pushed away and dazed. Railsback turns Vince's gun on himself and shoots, then places the gun in Johnny's hand. Johnny wakes to find his dad dead.

Micki visits Johnny in prison, who explains what happened. Johnny says all he knows is he smelled cigars. But saw no one. Micki promises to help.

At the store, Jack, Ryan and Micki are reading the newspaper article about Vince's death and Johnny's arrest. Jack says they will do all they can but not to get their hopes up.

Johnny is transferred to the same penitentiary Railsback is in. The prisoners all eye the fresh inmate. Johnny is put in a cell with Arkwright, who stopped the fight earlier, a man who has been in jail a long time.

Railsback is talking with his attorney about his friends who have vanished. His lawyer knows the three cohorts have a safety deposit box, but Railsback will need all three keys to access it. His lawyer gives him the address of one of his old friends.

Jack finds that the storage locker Vince was killed in belonged to a Dayton Railsback, but there was nothing of value stored inside. Jack finds a receipt covering the room for 20 years. Ryan asks who would be gone for that long.

In jail, Johnny sees Railsback smoking a cigar. Later, he watches Railsback, who notices him and seems to recognize Johnny. The guy who gave him the jacket says he wants it back, so Railsback leads him away and then stabs him in the gut. The man falls over the railing and dies. Railsback takes off as the alarm sounds, rubbing the man's blood on the coat. Johnny rushes after Railsback, but he is gone.

Later, Railsback, still invisible, calls the home of his former friend, Lou. He tells him it is nice to hear his voice. He then goes into the man's home, as Lou talks on the phone to the female thief, Jane. He says he's planning to take off to Brazil and wants to get the money. She tries to calm him and says she'll be over in the morning. Invisible Railsback taunts Lou, then hits him. He ties Lou up, asking where the key is. Railsback pulls the key off Lou's neck, then kills him.

Johnny asks Arkwright about Railsback, thinking the man isn't in his cell, but suddenly he is there. The warden shows, telling they are looking for the weapon that was used to kill the prisoner. They take Railsback first, so Johnny goes to snoop in his cell.

Micki arrives at the store saying she has a visitor pass for the prison, and that there is a prisoner named Dayton Railsback. Jack and Ryan tell them they found out a prisoner bought a WWII jacket from Lewis, and that Ryan was going to buy the jacket back when the man was released. Ryan says it was a Kamikaze pilot's coat. Jack is going to research the curse and tells them to go talk to Johnny.

Johnny is going through Railsback's cell. He finds the slip for the storage facility his father died in and is copying the info when Railsback comes back and they fight. Arkwright breaks it up.

Micki and Ryan visit and tell Johnny what they know about the jacket, and Johnny tells them that prisoner was killed. Micki explains the jacket, and Johnny tells them about the slip, and the names he wrote down. They go to investigate.

Jane arrives at Lou's and finds him dead in the chair. She runs into Ryan and Micki, who also just arrived. She makes excuses, then hits Ryan with a gun and takes a shot at Micki, but misses. Jane takes off.

At Curious Goods, Jack explains what he thinks Lewis did, created a coat that renders the user invisible. They also figure out about the robbery from '79. They make plans to help Johnny get out of this mess.

Arkwright tries to stop Johnny from interacting with Railsback. Suddenly, an alarm sounds and another prisoner lays dead. Johnny rushes to Railsback's cell, but he's already gone. He tries to warn the warden but struggles with a guard who knocks him out.

Railsback is stalking Jane at her home. She is nervous, but sees no one, so goes to bathe. She talks to the other thief, Kingston, on the phone. She promises the two of them will be gone before Railsback is free. She hangs up. A noise near the tub draws her close, and invisible Railsback grabs her and they struggle. He holds her head in the water, asking about the money. She flees, he follows, wet footprints giving him away. She locks herself in a room. Outside, Ryan and Micki arrive. They break in when they hear the noises. Railsback chokes Jane until she dies, and grabs the key, Micki and Ryan arriving just too late.

At the prison, Johnny sees Railsback slowly reappear in his cell. Railsback laughs.

Jack fills them in on all the participants in the burglary. They have to warn Johnny and also find Kingston before Railsback does.

In the prison showers, Railsback approaches Johnny, who accuses him of killing his father. Railsback puts a knife to Johnny's throat, but a guard breaks it up.

Arkwright tells Johnny that Railsback couldn't have murdered his dad cause he's been locked up. Johnny tells him he has a way out, and the older man mentions an old heating system that leads to the roof. Arkwright has a key to the cell door, but never used it cause he belongs in prison. He gives it to Johnny, afraid Railsback is going to kill him.

Railsback talks with his attorney, who's nervous he might also be on the hit list. But he gives Railsback Kingston's address for a cut of the money.

Jack figures out about the lawyer giving the info to Railsback and says they have to hurry.

At night, Johnny uses the key to slip out of his cell and goes to Railsback's, opening that door and slipping inside where the man is sleeping. He tries to get the jacket, but he wakes up and they fight, Railsback stabbing Johnny.

Micki and Ryan arrive at the lawyer's apartment and demand answers.

Railsback drags Johnny back to his cell and tells Arkwright to put him back in his bed.

Jack calls the warden and tells him about Railsback and to separate him from the others, but the warden isn't worried about a man who is locked up.

Railsback rubs Johnny's blood on the coat but nothing happens. Johnny appears alive, showing how he had protection wrapped around his chest. He lures Railsback out, hoping to get him in trouble. But Railsback fights back and stabs Arkwright and uses his blood to vanish. Guards react, opening the doors as Johnny yells not to. Johnny chases after the invisible man, avoiding gunfire from the guards. He fights with Railsback, who has the advantage. Johnny throws paint thinner on Railsback, then lights a match. Railsback burst into flames and dies, as Johnny and the guards watch. Soon, all that is visible is the indestructible coat.

Another day, outside of the prison, the warden tells Jack, Micki, Ryan and Johnny that fingerprints and evidence in Railsback's cell all prove he was the killer. Johnny says it is all too late. The warden asks Jack to keep it quiet. Micki asks Johnny to be careful now. Johnny says his cellmate, Arkwright, must have thought Johnny had more to do with his life, and looks at Micki, then back at the prison.

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My thoughts:

A big Johnny-centric episode, giving the character some time to shine and prepare the audience for the next season. He isn't as bad as some fans think, more impulsive than Ryan, but still looking to do the right thing.

We also get some character development, with a quick few scenes of Johnny interacting with, and then losing, his dad.

The cursed item is an interesting one, basically an invisible cloak. The possibilities are endless with an item like that. But kind of funny that Railsback even bothers to return to prison. Why not just live out in the world and keep using the coat?

And what is the difference between the other robbers taking off as soon as they got the money or waiting ten years? Why wait, unless some line was missed about statute of limitations on the robbery? Just confusing.

I did like how Ryan, Micki and Jack were so on top of all their investigating and research. After two years at this, they have gotten really good at this job, as reluctant as they are to want to do it.

Also kind of bittersweet, knowing how close we are to the end of this season and the opening changes season three will bring.

Next week: Coven of Darkness

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MEME SPILL: 2020 Election Edition!

The following your official recap of the Swynlake Debate and corresponding Twitter Livetweet over the weekend. Everything contained here is 100% accurate and definitely fact-checked.

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Don’t fuck with the Adamsons. {Taken by Scrapbook Fairy, 2017}

@b0nehead & @in-for-a-shock & @limitlesslock

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swynlake_spill: the greatest SHOCK of this debate so far is that only mcwiggin is wearing colours et tu shock adamson??? 

swynlake_spill: ok but I don’t actually hate this-- tbh Shock is playing smart by dressing up without losing her off-the-cuff approach. Love that she traded in a blazer for a turtleneck, totally hit the perfect middle ground. Could have used more accessories though. 8/10 

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xshocker: let's get ready to rumble #shockthesystem #swynlake #swynlakeelections2020 #swynlakeboard

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Dangerously Dancing. (7/7)

Narrator: Oh dear.

@simsexpo

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Overcoming Fear: Field Demo Journey

Never have I experienced in my 19 years of existence having so much fun in school, like being productive, competitive, being watched by people while performing, being cheered up, and also being proud of. That is the life that I wanted, some of us do but unfortunately, that is not how destiny wants me to experience life. As an introverted person and having a fear of showing what I can do in front of a big crowd, It is hard fighting those fears especially when no one believes in you.

My life before going to college is as dry as dust. Boring, no social life, getting bullied because of how skinny I am, and add those teachers who get annoyed even if you are not doing anything. With those experiences, I started being afraid of experiencing things. I did not notice how isolated I became. I started wondering and asking myself, "Is this the life of a teenage girl?". Well, most teens my age are probably living the best of their lives but why can’t I live my life the way they live their life? Life is unfair.

Adamson University was my 3rd choice when I was in the middle of applying to schools, and the person who recommended it to me was none other than my sister who most definitely does not know anything about Adamson's background which is quite funny to me. My sister did not know much about the university but she mentioned it to me. Some of my friends do know about the environment of Adamson and based on their experience, Adamson has nice facilities and a healthy environment which I believed, so I enrolled in that very school the next morning.

During our second semester, my blockmates and I grew closer to each other. In the late afternoon of February 5, a professor entered our room, but I do not recall his name and can not remember what he looked like. He announced that we were all excused because we were chosen as representatives for the College of Education and Liberal Arts (CELA) for the Field Demo. We were shocked and confused about why we were chosen, but thankfully, our professors were considerate and excused us. When we had our meeting, we found out we were going to perform a dance, which was my weakness because I did not know how to dance. I do not have any talent in that kind of stuff, that is the reason why I never really participated in contests.

We faced numerous challenges, with a short period of time preparing. If they had just informed us earlier, we could have avoided cramming the process but because of the limited time– we felt pressured and stressed, but that did not matter, our block was competitive and pushed through despite the challenges. They came up with ideas for the dance concept, like Google - Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Netflix, and Social Media. They decided to divide us into 3 groups to make it easier to manage. And luckily I ended up in the Netflix group, which turned out to be fun and exciting. The dance instructors were gentle with us when the steps started to get a little difficult for us to follow.

Finally, the most awaited moment has come. February 12 was a very big day for us. 3 days of hard work, and 10 minutes to prove that we actually did it. As we entered the Quadrangle, I felt like I could not breathe with my heart ramming against my ribcage. It felt like I was standing at a crossroads when I saw the crowd. Many students were watching. A lot of thoughts came through my mind and started thinking if I should still do this after sowing seeds.

Minutes before the performance, my heart felt like a jackhammer– it was pounding in my chest. I had never expected this kind of feeling, I started to feel butterflies in my stomach because of all the people cheering, clapping, and shouting. I never thought this would be a piece of cake.

But guess what, our department won. With all the hard work we put in, I felt like I was on cloud 9. I overcame my own fear. The moment after we were done performing, it felt like we did not win by performing but we won by overcoming our fears. I was not alone who felt like they overcame our fear, all of us did.

Written by: Avegail Bendoy

Pubmat by: Justiniano Ceruma

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