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I am a graduate student taking up Master of Arts in Media Studies, major in Film. My favorite book is Gone with the Wind. Aside from the social issues that the book discusses, its main protagonist has been empowering me ever since I have read the novel. I love how she destroyed social conventions and stereotypes, just so she can provide for herself and the ones she loves. Her grit, grace, and strength are the values that I will always aspire to embody every time. Further, the book is about destruction, survival, and rebirth, which inspires me to be always hopeful no matter how difficult life can be, because tomorrow will always be better. My favorite film is Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso. This nostalgic film has inspired me to pursue my passion for filmmaking. Whenever I encounter difficulties in filmmaking (or studying film), I would always think about the main protagonist of the movie - how he kept on dreaming. And how the power of dreaming can push you to achieve everything that you want in life. I can relate how he sees filmmaking as something that he wants and needs in life. My favorite media practitioner is Thomson Reuters journalist Manny Mogato, who has won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. I have so much respect for his grit, and bravery. In a time when press freedom is being oppressed and democracy is being threatened, his relentless reporting (as evident in his coverage of Duterte's war on drugs) is much needed to inspire and propel people to hold the line no matter what. My favorite music artist is The Beatles. Almost all their songs have a short duration, but their simplicity and honesty really speak to the heart. Beatles has a certain style that feels like they are addressing the song for only you. The songs’ purity and innocence reflect what love is and should be. I also love how the band kept on striving to make music since their humble beginnings up to the time that they were already recognized as a phenomenon. My favorite online site is Reddit. It allows me to find a community with the people who share the interests and passion with you. It provides an opportunity for everyone to freely interact in a forum about topics that you want to discuss, without the fear of intimidation and discrimination. The filters can be utilized in determining which information are relevant and these can be shared with others as well. My favorite meal of all time is seafood pasta. I have always loved all kinds of seafood. Pasta, in general, has always been my comfort food. The combination of the two is just the best. Aside from binge-watching television series, I also like yoga and jogging. I am health conscious and doing these things make me feel stronger and better. It’s also a great way to relieve stress. Yoga, particularly, teaches me to be in touch with my emotions, to be patient, to be at peace with one’s self. From doing yoga, I have learned to love myself more, to breathe, to listen to yourself and intuition, and to let go of fear and other negative emotions.