I can still
remember the best of all my December days last 2011. It was actually the day
when I joined the second Upsilon One Act play at the University of the
Philippines Los Banos. It was one of the good experiences in my life. Let me
share those “behind the bush” stories of how I became part of the contest.
As I was waiting on the lobby of
one building in the university, a certain ad on the bulletin board caught my
attention. It says that there would be a script writing competition for one act
play. I was then worried if I shall try or not. One of my reasons of why I
should not pass is that, the deadline of the submission would be the next day
after tomorrow. Luckily, I was then talking with my friend on the phone and he
pushed me to try for just once. And then I actually did.
The mechanics of the contest was
interested writers will pass their script and board of judges would examine it
and tell whether he/she passed the initial screening. Five will only be chosen.
I just prayed and offered everything to God. It was really God who worked it
all out. I became part of the five passers. The next thing that the contest
coordinators said was for us to choose an organization who will act our own
script. Thank God I have my friend Ella who is a member of Umalohokan Inc.
which staged my script.
Everything was
all new with me. It was my first time to be part of a writing contest. I was
then pressured so much for I was the youngest of the entire contestant that
time. However, I did not lose hope. I remembered the word of God where He said
that I should be strong and courageous and I should not be afraid and even be
discouraged for He is with me wherever I go (Joshua 1:9). To God be the glory!
My script is entitled, “Isko.
Iska. Bakit ba?”. It is a story of different people that were connected through
the issues in their university and even personal lives. It is basically the
stories of each Iskolar ng Bayan. These issues include financial, health,
academics and even lovelife of the students in UP.
Some
people ask what is or are my inspiration/s on writing the script. Well, it is
just the things that happen in my life. I live life and love God everyday. The
same with the experiences of my characters in the story, I also experience
issues in life. However, these issues do not bring me down but encourage me to
move forward and be strong for tomorrow. I just make a habit of letting God to
be in charge of the things I will make and even made.
And the rest was
all history. I do not know what happened but my name was called in front of
several known people (directors, writers, UP faculties, judges, contestants,
students and parents). I won the victory! I stepped out with faith, claim my
trophy and somehow showed little tears from my eyes. If you would ask, that
time (awarding), I was not expecting of winning the title. I humbly accepted it
already that I was just a beginner and they deserve it all. Also, during that
time, my family had experienced a certain problem that really tested my faith.
It was before the awarding night that I had received a call from my mother that
the problem was already fixed and so, I should not worry anymore. Receiving
that call was my big answer prayer that day. I just said to myself, “I don’t
care if I won or not, all that matters is that, my family is already okay. It’s
the greatest and biggest blessing for the night.”
But God is faithful enough with
His word. I still won. I cannot help myself but to accept it though I don’t
deserve it. I just found myself remembering the cross where God showed his love
and faithfulness for undeserved people like me.
And where am I now? I am here,
enjoying the talent he has given to me - Enjoying the things that I do not
really deserve. I proudly say that I am loved and blessed after accepting
Christ in my life. Those achievements I have received in life were all from
Him. I am already the born again Janica. The old has gone, the new has come.
Everything I do is all God’s work in my life. Ask, Pray and Claim! He is
FAITHFUL.
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