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My Journey as a Multimedia Enthusiast and a Canva Dreamer

My name is Pauline Mae Naz, and the world of multimedia has been a passion to me since my high school days. Picture this: a young enthusiast diving headfirst into a sea of visuals creatives, discovering an entire universe of artistic expression. That was me, and that spark of curiosity has grown into an unending passion for all things multimedia.

Throughout my journey, I've been fortunate enough to be part of some incredible organizations that have shaped my skills and perspectives. Leading ESTILO as the president has been an exhilarating experience, allowing me to hone my leadership skills while fostering creativity within the group. Additionally, being a graphic designer for Instinct Production, where me and my team were the ones behind the visuals for STI Talent Search 2023 (see images)

— and Teatro Mukha, head of Visual Department, has given me the chance to express my creativity in diverse ways, translating ideas into visually stunning designs.

Celebrating small wins has been just as rewarding for me. Completing commissioned project for Shiba Esports' Jersey shirt

— this week was not just about finishing tasks but about translating their vision into visuals that resonated. Also, participating in STI College Lucena's Christmas Lighting Ceremony and being part of ESTILO's initiative to pledge gifts for our maintenance staff were heartwarming moments that added more meaning to my journey.

As I pen down my thoughts for the future on this blog, I envision myself five years from now as a multimedia professional. I see myself pushing the boundaries of creativity, working with innovative technologies, and contributing to projects that make a difference. I aspire to be someone who not only creates impactful multimedia content but also inspires others to pursue their passions in this ever-evolving field.

Looking ahead, envisioning myself five years from now fills me with excitement and determination. My ultimate goal has always been to work with Canva, a company that embodies innovation and creativity in the multimedia industry. I see myself honing my skills further, gaining valuable experiences, and contributing meaningfully to a team that shares my passion for multimedia and design. Being part of Canva would not just be a job but a dream realized – a place where I can thrive, learn, and continue to push the boundaries of creativity.

I'm enthusiastic about the future, eager to embrace challenges, and committed to continuous growth in this dynamic field. With hard work, dedication, and a dash of creativity, I'm determined to make my mark and contribute positively to the world of multimedia.

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The Standard

Bodies are identified biologically in the context that we are whether man, woman or an intersex. A human's sex is usually assigned at birth due to physiological features such as genital area and chromosome structure.  

During my late childhood was when I saw changes on my body, not just my height and weight, somehow my hips also widen. Fat buildup in the buttocks, thighs, bust area and belly also took place. I also started having menstruation and acne began to appear too that made me so upset because I used to think how horrible it looks. As my puberty occurred that is when I learned to seek freedom and control over myself.

Living in this generation where beauty standard is about looking slender and having a perfect plum lips; self-worth and acceptance has been a great challenge for most of us. Insecurities build up and body alteration has been normalized just to meet the society’s standard of what makes an individual beautiful. 

It was all about what is pleasing in the eyes, nothing more, but sometimes good-looking people are conscious too, notably if they genuinely think their charm exists merely from luck or genes. Promoting appearance-based positivity is never the answer, insisting that “everyone is pretty, sexy, cute etc.” to make them feel better and is obviously a bad thing to say when there are people who’re suffering from obesity, malnourishment along with anorexia and bulimia. Yet a reminder, respect should always come first. Better try to encourage and reassure them that it’s alright not to love our bodies all of the time but may still continue living and appreciate what our bodies can do.  

I chose this topic for my blog because March is the month where us, women, needs to be empowered and be comfortable with our own skin. We do not have to fit everyone’s expectations to be called pretty and to pressure ourselves to look good for other people.

Attractiveness is subjective. Everyone tend to lay so much attention on one’s appearance when in fact being pretty shouldn’t be as important to our self-worth as it is. There are dozens other qualities that attractiveness should consider, compassion, intellect, empathy, talent, sense of humor, and so on. It goes for everyone, but women especially need to be valued for something more than mere physical attributes. True beauty arises from the type of person we seem to be, the decisions we create, and how we able to acknowledge others.  Having a specific body measurement isn’t the epitome of beauty. 

The Women's Month Celebration in the Philippines has served as a forum for highlighting women's achievements and discussing ongoing and emerging women's empowerment and gender equality issues, concerns, complexities, and responsibilities. Hopefully, with the help of this blog I can able to reach out girls of all ages to be more confident with themselves no matter what they look. Happy National Women’s Month!