An Interview With Jia

Meet Jia from Ethereal Visions, the eighth blogger in the series. Enjoy! :)

Tell us about yourself.

well, my name's jia. i'm fourteen, from the usa. i've lived in the philippines my whole life, though i recently moved to there. i love photography, fashion, music, and anything vintage. i'm a teen blogger, entrepeneur, and am an active member of multiple groups.

What inspired you to start a blog?

it was an unplanned thing, just surfing the internet one day. i stumbled upon a lot of blogs, and voila. 

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

my favourite thing would be probably the freedom to write what you want to write. and people will listen to it. 

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

oh, gosh. this is hard. i'd have to choose photography, because pictures have a way of expressing a feeling more than the others. in my opinion.

What are three things that you did today?

i just woke up, ate lucky charms, and now i'm on my computer once more, stuck into its trap.

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

well, i don't bring much, because i HATE bringing along stuff when i only need essentials. i do have my wallet, multiple gadgets, (hey, i need to stay connected!), lipgloss, and some other 'necessities.' 

What do you want to be when you get older?

honestly? i don't know. i feel like i might regret choosing now, so i tend to push that topic to the back of my brain. (though i'll have to choose soon!) 

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

i'm not much of a quote person, though i do love quotes from books. 

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

i would live successfully? i have no idea. 

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

it would be that i was awesome.... kidding! it would be that i was Jia, and i was Jia alone. i don't want to be remembered as a hero, i want to be remembered as the girl who was herself.

{Image (c) Jia Onoya}

An Interview With Therese

Here's Interview #7, featuring Therese from Living Diffidently. Enjoy! :)

Tell us about yourself.

I'm Therese Gabrielle Santos, I'm 14 and I turn a year older on the 20th of September. I love school, even if it causes me to stress out more often. I like keeping myself busy, playing sports, spending time online, and hanging out with friends and family. I am currently a sophomore high school student, and I'm also a cheerleader, trying my best to balance my academics and social life.

What inspired you to start a blog?

I've always wanted to start a blog, but I was scared of what others would think of me. I was afraid they'd think that I was way ahead of myself and that I over-estimated my skills. All those were quickly disregarded when I joined the Junior Book Crew and learned that I should be who I am, and if I want something that much, I should actually act about it now to achieve it. 

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

I love meeting new people and reading a lot of different posts, learning a lot of things from each. I love how I can express my thoughts and to have people tell me that they understand me and know exactly what I'm talking about, it makes me really happy knowing I'm not the only one.

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

I guess, I'd rather dance. Odd answer, considering that I blog and all that. I guess it's because I don't have full confidence in my writing, I'm still learning how to take good photos on manual setting, and I can't draw or sing to save my life. Not that I'm implying that I'm a really good dancer, because I'm not. Even if I am a cheerleader and I'd spent about 5 years of my life as a gymnast and a few of my toddler years as a ballerina, I look incredibly awkward when I dance. I guess I chose it because I'd rather be embarrassed through my dance moves, rather than anything else.

What are three things that you did today?

Well, I woke up at 9:30 am and it's now 10:30, I haven't done much in an hour. I checked my Twitter and Facebook accounts for notifications. I spent a few good minutes on my Tumblr account, which came with a lovely surprise of 2 messages, and it's really cool because I rarely (actually never) get messages there. I also planned my schedule for today, which unfortunately consists of catching up on requirements and homework. 

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

I'm assuming you mean the bag I bring when I go out to the mall and such, so I usually bring my phone, my iPod Touch, my earphones, and my wallet. 

What do you want to be when you get older?

This is such a difficult question, because I haven't really figured it out yet. I'm torn between being a journalist who interviews personalities and travels around the world, a magazine editor who also gets to travel the world, a doctor (but I haven't made up my mind on my field of study), and maybe a kindergarten teacher. I'm really confused, but I guess I'll just see where high school takes me and hopefully by the time I graduate I would've already decided on it.

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

"Wake up with no regrets"
"Be who you are, because nobody can be a better you"
"Things will get better in the end, if it's not better then it's not the end"
"Nothing worth having ever came easy" 

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

If I could do anything right now, and I mean anything, I'd hop on a plane and get myself to America so I could see One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer live. If that's a bit too much, then I'd just like to have breakfast right now.

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

I've always wanted to make a great impact on others, hopefully an impact great enough so that they won't forget me even when I pass on. I guess I want to remembered as a girl who put others' happiness before hers and treasures all friendships and bonds she'd made.


{Image (c) Therese Santos}

An Interview With Dan

Meet Dan, one of the few male representatives in the blogosphere. He blogs over at Dantopia. Hope you enjoy his answers! :)

Tell us about yourself.

Well, I am Dan. I am a normal kid like you guys but different in many ways! 

What inspired you to start a blog?

Uhm, I just wanted to customize a website that's what triggered me to blog and I wanted to have a place where I can put all my precious memos!

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

To be able to customize almost everything! (does that count? Hehe!)

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

Do I have to pick just one? Taking photographs and drawing--digitally--are definitely on the top... Sorry for not answering the Q, I just can't pick one.

What are three things that you did today?

Study, chores and search for iOS 7 videos and articles! 

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

My iPod, money (in case I get lost! Lol!) and a few other stuff, depends on where I'm going.

What do you want to be when you get older?

I want to be a photographer or a graphitor...or both! 

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

No. I always forget 'em! 

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

Since you said "anything" it's to fly; fly without having to ride an airplane or any air buses. Too dreamy, I know!

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

The good things I've done. It's easy to remember bad things in people but the good ones, not quite. AMAP, I also want to remember the good in people (including my enemy/ies, in case I get one.)

{Images (c) Dan Galman}

An Interview With Lydia

Here's Interview #5, featuring Lydia from For My Own Satisfaction and The Book Chewers. Enjoy! :)

Tell us about yourself.

I'm an avid blogger. I love to create, and I love colors, words, messes and songs. I'm a book person, so I'm constantly reading. I like having unusual conversations and I like to make people laugh. Raspberry sherbet is my favorite. 

What inspired you to start a blog?

I think I was fourteen when I started blogging. My mom mentioned once or twice that she thought I would be good at it, but I had no idea what a blog was. After a friend started one, I fell in love with the idea and started a blog as well. Blogging suited me marvelously (and still does). 

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

There's the creative aspect, of course. That's why I originally began blogging, and it's why I continue. However, I think my favorite part is the part I least expected, and that's the opportunity to connect with other bloggers. I didn't realize that I would "meet" so many different people, and I certainly didn't realize that I would form some genuine friendships. 

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

Writing. I've always been able to express myself best on paper. 

What are three things that you did today?

I partially tidied my room, listened to waltzes on my record player, and worked on a post for my book blog. 

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

I hate rummaging through lots of stuff, so I usually keep it simple. Wallet, phone, a small notebook, a couple pens . . . sometimes my hairbrush and a book or two if I'm using my largest purse.

What do you want to be when you get older?

I graduated early from high school, so I've gone on to take graphic design classes at the local community college. I don't know if graphic design will be a long-term career or just something that I do for myself, but I do know that it's something I'm very excited to learn. I can definitely see myself working as a freelance writer or author; and I will always be interested in the possibility of running various blogs and small businesses on the side. 

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they? 

"Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." -Mary Oliver

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." -George Bernard Shaw

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde

"Our truest response to the irrationality of the world is to paint or sing or write, for only in such response do we find truth." -Madeleine L'Engle

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

Mmm, tough one. Travel the world? 

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

I'd like to be remembered as a person who lived life fully. A person who fiercely loved people and beauty, and created with wild abandon! :)

{Images (c) Lydia Morris}

An Interview With Alyianna

Meet Alyianna Baggins from Scribbles of a Catholic Teen. I hope you enjoy reading her answers! :)

Tell us about yourself.

My Internet name is Alyianna Baggins, but my friends call me either Ally or Anna. :) When I need to write a short one-sentence blurb about myself, I usually say, "I'm a seventeen-year-old North American Catholic girl who loves her Faith..." and then add on to that. There are so many thing I could tack onto that list: my favourite book trilogy, The Lord of the Rings...another of my favourite books (and musicals and movies), Les Miserables...my love for both reading and writing books...my love of singing, of fangirling, of making music videos... My name, a mixture of my favourite character of all characters (Frodo Baggins) and a name that I made for a role-playing games character, is just the beginning of me. :)

What inspired you to start a blog?

Actually, the first time I ever started blogging was when I had to make a blog for Social Studies in Grade 10. Then I decided to make a LOTR blog (Password to Middle Earth)...but then I wanted a blog where I could blog about my life, things I liked, etc. etc. That was the beginning of my main blog - Scribbles of a Catholic Teen. Ever since then, I've started other blogs, like Alyianna's Reviews and my writing blog, The Road Goes Ever On.

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

I like to share my thoughts on the world with other people who will agree with me (and are, thus, scarce). I like to make new friends from other parts of the world.

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

Oooh...that's a hard one. I'm stuck between writing and singing.

What are three things that you did today?

Well, since it's early in the morning as I'm typing this...had breakfast, watched a Once Upon a Time clip with my sister, and went to a math elive (an online class).

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

My bag? I guess that means my purse. :P A cosmetic bag, a mini one-decade Rosary, and tissues. :P

What do you want to be when you get older?

Heh. Well, I guess I already count as "older" since I'm going to college this fall. I'm going to be an elementary teacher. :)

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

Favourite quotes? I would never be able to mention all of them, so I'll try to stick to only a few.

"If I had two souls, I could risk one,

but since I have only one, I must save it."

-St. Thomas More

Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.

Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world Frodo, besides the will of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring. In which case, you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought.

"Take my hand, I'll lead you to salvation. Take my love, for love is everlasting. And remember, the truth that once was spoken: To love another person is to see the face of God."

- Les Miserables

"You're going to lose. I know that now. Good always wins."

- Snow White, Once Upon a Time

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

Hmm....anything, you say? Well, if the expenses could be magically paid for, I'd like to travel - to Poland (I'm half Polish), to New Zealand, all over Europe (especially to Italy, and also Scotland, Ireland, France), and all over North America, especially my country (which none of you can know...yet ;P). I'd also like to get a record deal to sing covers, like Susan Boyle. :) And I'd like to go to a whole lot of places with friends (one being an amusement park), perhaps on a road trip (I've never gone on one with friends but it sounds fun!), and ending up with a big party with dancing.

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

That I am Catholic. And that I'm a friendly person who would love to be your best friend, and I don't want to be lied to and used as a mat, even if I'm not good at standing up and letting people I'm not one.

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Thanks for allowing me to interview you, Alyianna! What do you guys think of her answers? :)

{PS By the time you read this, I will be on a plane to Virginia. So pumped. :D}

An Interview With Ysabella

Here's Interview #3, featuring Ysabella from Ciao Ysabella. Enjoy! :)

Tell us about yourself.

Ciao! I'm Ysabella and I'm a teenager from the Philippines. I love spontaneous adventures and insane weekends. I enjoy creating new things, and trying to figure out how I can make it better. I adore anything vintage/classic. I kind of have an obsession with Eiffel Tower prints, anything floral/indie, and chocolate. I love listening to music when things don't seem right. I feel that nothing is better than writing your emotions out late at night. I have a strong faith in God and put Him first in my life. Right now, I'm still on the process of discovering myself so everything else that you can probably learn about me are through my blog posts! 

What inspired you to start a blog?

At such a young age, I had a love for photography, writing, and fashion. I realised that it would be great if I placed all these things in one webpage where I could share my discoveries, and help people with what I know. That is why Ciao Ysabella is my happy place. 

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

My favourite thing about blogging is it's community! I love the people you get to meet, and the stories you get to hear. I also love how you can express yourself, and be the best 'you' you can possibly be. 

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

This is such a difficult question, but lets break it down like this - I am a terrible dancer (I wish I knew how to dance) and I suck at drawing. So, the only things left on the list are taking photographs, writing, and singing. If I had to pick one from those three, it would probably be writing. 

What are three things that you did today?

The three things I did today are 1. Plan out new things for my blog. 2. Listen to music, my day can't go on without it. 3. Read the Bible, reflect, and pray.

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

I'll give you 3 things that I usually bring in my bag, because the rest will be for my "What's In My Bag" post happening soon. I always remember to bring my phone/iPod, my wallet, and my EOS lip balm! 

What do you want to be when you get older?

Day by day, I'm discovering who I want to be. So I'm not yet quite sure about my future. But, if you were to ask me right now, I'd say an editor/writer for a top fashion magazine such as Vogue or Elle.

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

I love quotes. I live on them. Here are three quotes that truly give me inspiration.

"The beauty of a women is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a women is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years." -Audrey Hepburn

"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

"Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again and and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do." -Walt Disney 

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

If I could do absolutely anything, that would be to find a cure for cancer. 

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

If there's one thing I'd want people to remember about me, it would probably be that despite everything, I think positive and believe that I can accomplish my dreams because I know everything is possible with God (Matthew 19:26). I want to be remembered as the girl who works hard to get what she wants. A girl who dreams big and who puts God in the centre of her life.

{Images (c) Ciao Ysabella}

An Interview With Niña

Here's Interview #2, featuring Niña Alvia from Infinite Existence. Enjoy! :)

Tell us about yourself.

Hello! My name is Niña Alvia. I'm fifteen years old. I'm a Filipino sophomore who enjoys watching football (the real European one), eating, reading and blogging :) 

What inspired you to start a blog?

I actually had a tumblr account since the summer of 2012 and I've been meaning to start 'legit' blogging but I never really knew how to start until I've read some more blogs such as Camille Co's Camille Tries To Blog, Patricia Prieto's Paradigma, Zoe Suen's Fashiononymous and Nina Pineda's Oh for Fox Sake. 

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

My favorite part of blogging is conceptualizing more posts for my blog. It's quite fun and I get to release this creative side of me I didn't know I had. Also, the fact that people read my blog kind of warms my heart and that all this blogging doesn't go to waste. 

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

Ooh, that's a tough one HAHAHA! But if I were to do it for the rest of my life it would probably be taking photographs because I get to hypothetically 'listen' to someone's tale and spread it to the world so easily... in just one click! Imagine that. I still get amazed by the continous growth of the technology of photography. It's quite awe-inspiring. 

What are three things that you did today?

Since tomorrow is my first day of school *sobs* I fixed my school things, I talked to my friend about the current Spurs vs. Heat game (I actually kept asking questions) and I ate two tortillas for breakfast. 

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

I actually don't bring a bag when I go places but when I do, all that's in there are my cellphones, earphones and my wallet. I find it tiresome to bring a bag everywhere. Hahaha.

What do you want to be when you get older?

I actually am not sure what I'm going to be yet. Although, being a news reporter looks quite appealing. And I've also wanted to be a doctor since my mother is one but I'm deadly afraid of blood (quite ironic considering I'm a girl and a daughter of a doctor, right?) 

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

Most of them are from Harry Potter so here are the Harry Potter ones (because I'm a hardcore Potterhead):

"Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." -Dumbledore

"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals." -Sirius

"We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are." -Sirius

From the book 'Papertowns' by John Green:

“That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, that people want to be around someone because they're pretty. It's like picking your breakfeast cereals based on color instead of taste.” -Margo

I actually have a lot more but then I think if I placed it here it would be too much HAHAHA! 

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?

No, not blog, I'm sorry. But I think it would be to eat forever and anything without getting fat nor bankrupt. Seems like a fairytale in my eyes. 

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

I won't answer the cliché: "I want them to remember my good deeds." because far too many people have used that and it also boggled me how you want only the nice part of you remembered because it's not really "you". I just want to be remembered as Niña, as a whole. The girl who blogs, loves football, was a Camp counselor and a hardcore Potterhead. Don't count out the bad part of me. I want them to remember me for who I am. For my identity, and my faults are also what makes me. In short, I'd like everyone to remember me as I was to them. The pain or happiness I may have given them- they should remember that. Because I want to be known for who I really am. 

{All photos (c) Niña Alvia}

100!

You guys.

Footprints on the Moon has now reached 100 followers!

*screams excitedly + throws confetti + flails arms + throws 5-second dance party*

Now, since we're celebrating the fact that FOTM has reached 100 followers, I thought I'd also celebrate YOU guys, you awesome lovely fantastic brilliant people you! c: So in honour of this joyous occasion, I would like to introduce to you, in a series of blog posts, twelve super cool bloggers who also happen to be my followers. ;) I'm really excited for you to meet them, and I hope that you will be inspired by their answers. :)

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First up on the blog interviews is Arielle. She's such a fun, creative person and a really good friend of mine. I hope you enjoy her interview!

Tell us about yourself.

Hello, people of the galaxy! I am Arielle Guevara from the Philippines. I'm 14 and I'm an aspiring animator. I love to draw, read, watch movies, and eat cookies. I blog over at Spaceship to Infinity which is basically my art-slash-daily life blog.

What inspired you to start a blog?

I liked having the idea of getting to share my thoughts with other people. Then came the moment where I realized art was really what I wanted to pursue in the future. Blogging helped me get my work some exposure and also helped me meet some friends along the way! 

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

My favorite thing about blogging is the fact you can inspire people with just clicking "Publish". Just a few weeks ago, I received an email from a lovely fellow homeschooler saying she was about to ask her mom to bring her back to regular school. But after reading my blog, she decided to continue on the homeschooling journey. It's just really amazing I get to do something like that with my blog.

Which would you prefer: taking photographs, drawing, writing, dancing, or singing?

Oh goodness, this is difficult. I would like to say drawing, but then singing comes in the way... In fact, I sing while drawing. So I really don't know. Difficult questions are difficult.

What are three things that you did today?

I read the Great Gatsby, made a couple of sketches, and had a marathon of my favorite Doctor Who episodes.

What items do you usually bring in your bag?

My iPod, Dr. Pepper flavored lip balm, my pencil case, my sketchbook, and (usually) a book to read.

What do you want to be when you get older?

I'd looove to animate for Disney or Dreamworks in the future. I just really want to make films for everyone to enjoy. 

Do you have any favourite quotes? If yes, what are they?

Yes, I do have a couple of favorite quotes. Here are my absolute favorites:

"The artist is not a different kind of person, but every person is a different kind of artist." -Eric Gill 

"Did you know, in 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important before." -The Doctor, Doctor Who 

"When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do." -Walt Disney 

"That always seemed Ridiculous to me, that people would want to be around someone because they're pretty. It's like picking your breakfast cereals based on color instead of taste." -Margo, Paper Towns

If you could do absolutely anything, what would you do?
TIME TRAVEL. Without a doubt, time travel.

If there is one thing you’d want people to remember most about you, what would it be?

I guess I'd like people to remember me for my constant positive energy. I just want to bring happiness to this generation through simple things. That's how I would like to be remembered. 

{all photos (c) Arielle Guevara}