The job market really sucks so I started searching for grad programs in dance. Just to see what’s out there and I found some programs in dance therapy. I never heard about a program like this before. It seemed pretty tight and to my liking. So I decided this past week to apply to Drexel University’s M.A. program in Dance Movement/ Therapy. I spoke to the admissions person about the program and the admission process. The program incorporates both interests: dance and public health. The application is due on June 1st but I am planning to submit my application materials earlier so that I could be eligible for a dance audition in Philadelphia. The audition is May 21. I hope things work out for me. I will just have to wait and see what happens. =)
7 months ago
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So I realize that since I am not in school anymore I have the opportunity to engage in activities that I deprived myself from while at UCLA. Last Friday I signed up for yoga and pilates classes. I am so happy I did. It’s relaxing and helps me get rid of those negative thoughts and energies. My abs were sore the entire weekend. It hurt to sneeze and laugh! You think you wouldn’t be working muscles, but this exercise definitely does!
The best part is that its in Fremont. =)
8 months ago
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So I am in this transition period like everyone else who as graduated from college. I though I had things figured out about what I want to do after college. I always knew I wanted to get my masters in Public Health, but now I’m thinking I want to pursue studies in performance or in the arts. Well I am indecisive about the two because I do like health, but I also like dance. I still have to research graduate programs in these fields and figure out how I would fit these programs. I seriously wish I didn’t listen to my mom and just majored in WAC (World Arts and Cultures) at UCLA. I think I would have enjoyed school much more because it would involve dance. The familial pressure got to me and I wish it didn’t!
Maybe I can find a program where I can combine both perfromance and health. And do research on how perfromance can support awareness of health issues.
I am such a nerd for talking about my research interests! LOL
8 months ago
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Okay, since I still don’t have a job I have been watching reality shows: The Bachelor, American Idol. My mom is the one that suckered me into watching The Bachelor. I don’t watch that show cuz 1) it’s stupid and 2) hella problematic. But anyways, I watched it. The Bachelor, Jason is hella studpid. He broke up with his fiancee Melissa on T.V. because he still had feeling for the other woman. The guy wasn’t willing to work things out that he opted to get out the current relationship and get into another one. Who does that? I don’t get it. Once you have doubts about a relationship you shouldn’t automatically leave, you should try to work things out. You aren’t going to be happy all the time with your partner, but Jason wants happiness 24/7. I think this guy has a skewed view of relationship or at least the show makes it seem that way. On top of that the girl he left his fiancee for is even more stupid for starting a relationship with him. If this guy left his financee cuz he had doubts what makes you think he won’t do the same to you. I commented about the situation on the hollywood gossip website. I know it’s dumb, but I did it. I basically called Jason an idiot! When mom and I saw what happened my mom was hella mad and started calling Jason bastard in Ilokano. LOL. So yea, I am hooked on reality T.V.
Besides that I got an internship at the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum in San Francisco. It is going pretty well and I am glad to be in a space of progressives and critical thinkers. We had a staff meeting on Wednesday and it reminded me of my leadership days being in SPEAR. The other interns are really cool too. So hopefully this position leads me to something greater. Also, the paper I am working on for my independent studies course may be published. Cross you fingers! So I have been working on that, too. When I was talking to my professor this week, she was telling me to consider applying for Ph.D programs. And I have been thinking about it. So I might apply and see what happens.
9 months ago
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Christmas is almost here in about 3 days. I enjoy the holiday season and all the Christmas music. But I kinda don’t feel the Christmas spirit right now. All I hear about is shopping and gifts. And sometimes being with my family isn’t all too great because of the bickering over stupid small things. I just want to be around others who are happy and have fun laughing enjoying each others company. I hope I will be in the Christmas mood soon!
11 months ago
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