ARE WRITERS BORN, OR MADE? This seemingly simple yet complex question made me think about a lot of things - about the craft of writing and how amazing writers had such talents to capture readers. Were they already good in scribbling down words when they started writing? Were they born natural and already had it in them? Or did they start from scratch and painstakingly worked hard to achieve their dispositions now? As a graduate student in an art school, I understand the concept of having individual shine raw talent as a measurement of one skill to be accepted in a fine institution where only the best of the best is accepted. I also understand the tedious process ...
It was a very busy day. Attending online classes, making outputs, passing homeworks and trying to pass projects before the due date. It was almost my finals week. I remember being so tired that all I want to do is sleep thinking that it will magically be over once I wake up. But sadly, It won’t. but little did I know, my mom and my best friends’ mom planned a trip for me and my best friend, Nikki. When my mom told me about the news, I jumped with joy. I instantly called Nikki to tell her the news. I can still recall her cheery voice saying “ Buri!!! Magboboracay tayo!!” I remember our excitement about the trip went to the roof that we instantly started planning about what were about to do and what to bring on the trip. We actually color coded our outfit so that we will be matching when we see each other. We were so excited about the trip that I almost forgot about my requirements. Keyword, almost! So, I ended the call immediately...