The Anonymous

At the start of this year, I’m aiming to start afresh. I’m pressing the “refresh” button and starting anew in the pursuit of my dreams. I’ve encountered a handful of “what-I-want-to-be’s” in the past years, and I’ve been blessed with opportunities to try them. I’ve gone to painting classes, photography classes, dance classes, and a whole lot of other things. Who would’ve thought that a person like me was able to learn basic breakdancing and acting. I’ve made it a goal in life not to miss out in life and try new and unexpected things before it’s time to finally say “au revoir”.

I find it amusing that inspiration can come from assumed ordinary things and people. This 2012 I’ve been inspired to look further inside me and see what I’m still capable of. I recently saw this video of a certain someone I’ve had seen participating in a recent Bboy battle at the Mall of Asia. The event was a great ride back to memory lane to the time where a I was still 17, just learning the basics of breakdance, and how I deeply fell in admiration for this genre of dance. There I was awe-struck in every possible way at the sight of bboys, bgirls, and freestylers coming together in one place just to do what they love most – expressing themselves in dance. Among the hyped crowd of dancers, I had the pleasure of seeing my former breakdance teacher, Jmasta. Considered by many as the godfather of bboys here in the Philippines, it wasn’t surprising to know that he was one of the judges. Back to the certain someone I was talking about, I’ve recently learned he was not just a bboy, but also a filmmaker. I searched him online and found his short films – fiction and documentary. The video I’m about to show you was the one that struck me the most.

The Anonymous from Paolo Bitanga on Vimeo.

I’m glad I saw this one as it inspired me to try my hands on filmmaking. I may not be technically adept, but I’m willing to learn. I want to close with a message of gratitude to ordinary people and ordinary things for the extraordinary impact you can give to a life of a stranger. That’s it. I’m out.

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