week 5 : family and culture : interviewing...

People call her ''Karynne'', she loves animals, and have curly, wild hair.
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Me: Tell me about some of the places where you've been the happiest.
Karynne: Cartoon Network in Pattaya, Ice skating in SM Cebu, and, Central World. 
Me: What do you like about me?
​Karynne: You play minecraft and Lego with me...

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Right here is my mom, her favorite color is purple and loves to sing. 

Me: What Was your first memory of me?
Mama: When I heard your first cry and the doctor brought you closer, I right away checked if you have complete limbs and fingers. I even noticed your cute little dimples in the cheeks.. and as I held and kissed you, I couldn't help but shed tears of happiness.. realizing what a beautiful blessing you were. That was the most memorable and unforgettable moment with you.. That was 28 June 2005 when you came out of my tummy.
Me: What did it feel like to have your very first child?
​Mama: ​I felt so much blessed to be a mother. It was not easy at first, I struggled in breastfeeding you, I panicked when you cried at night and sometimes I ended up crying with you. Internet had helped us a lot when we needed answers to the "hows" and "whys" of parenting. It was quite an adjustment to my lifestyle when I became a mother, not enough time to sleep, couldn't go out shopping as often as before, and other sacrifices I had to do.. but yet, I felt all these sacrifices for you are worth it. It's indeed a wonderful opportunity to be a mother. And it's a big bonus for me to be blessed with two beautiful, talented and smart daughters. I'm forever grateful.

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My most young avatar goes to.... my dad??? Wow!!! Here's the person who taught me to play basketball...

Me: Who is your favorite superhero and why?
Papa: Xmen, but if you talk about the mutant superheroes maybe particularly Professor X, Nightcrawler and Wolverine. Why? even though they are mutants, they want to preserve the human race and protect the environment we live in.


Me: Who is your favorite basketball player and why?
Papa: Basketball player? maybe.. I guess in my generation I grew up idolizing Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player...
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I cant accept not trying"
                                                                                                                -Michael Jordan
My determination to excel and try my best in everything is because Jordan is not afraid of failing...

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She goes by the name "Maricor", she is my cousin and she is a nurse, and does most of her selfies at the hospital. 

Me: How do you find me worthy to keep your secret?
Maricor: Because you are my cousin... the cousin whom I can trust... who listens to all my crazy stuff. You do not experience all my pains... but its seems that you understand, because somehow, you can relate. Telling me some of your school experiences too gives me the confidence  of telling you my secrets...
Me: What made you play basketball?
Maricor: Basketball game, is the most famous game in our country (Philippines), women/ men do play basketball ,professional, non-professional, old, young, we all do play Basketball.

Its not my kind of game , playing basketball, but playing this kind of game, gives me a meaning of how important I am to my cousins. I make them laugh , we get hurt, we get tired ,but all through out the play, we just enjoy. We dont think of anything else, but to get sweat and go crazy playing on it.

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Here we have Sheree Ann, the older sister of Maricor, and also has been a nurse, back then...

Me:​ What changes did you go through when you became a mother?
Sheree Ann: It took a long time for me to accept that I have to give up my nursing career.. I was very passionate about being a nurse, but due to its demanding and unpredictable schedule, especially the night shift duties, left me with no choice but to chose the role of being a mother..I chose to be a full time mother so I could give my hundred percent care to Cheska..
Me: What was your reaction when Duterte became the President of Philippines?
Sheree Ann: I felt bad when Duterte was elected as President... but my respect is there and as an ordinary citizen, I have to support and give him a chance to showcase his skills for the betterment of the country..I applaud when he does the right thing, but I also condemn those that do the wrong.. As a Christian, I am against all kind of killings because I believe that life is a precious gift from God.. And in my own opinion, human rights must be respected and the rule of law shall prevail..

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