Art of Storytelling

Storytelling Workshop
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I decided to leave the house with hubby, who was oblivious to the fact that I'm not going where I'm supposed to. Weeks ago, I nonchalantly mentioned to hubby about this workshop I've been wanting to attend. Bus tickets were paid, before dozing off, I casually told him my destination for the day. I then promised to text him later.

It has been months, maybe even a year since my last LRT trip. Sexy A told me to step off the train on UN Ave and better to walk until I reach the boulevard. I decided to eat my breakfast first. It was quite a long walk, good thing I was early and there was a slight breeze.

Twas my third time to visit Museong Pambata. After I have promptly registered, with my kit on hand, I searched for a friendly face. First table was full, on to the next. Miss C was busying herself, scanning the brochures. I asked her if I could take the empty seat. I didn't ask for her name anymore, she's wearing her name tag as do I. She's married, no kids, previously a high school teacher. Wondering how long will I go on exchanging pleasantries with Miss C, much to my relief, the moderator called our attention to gather round and form a circle.

As opposed to what most participants do, who shy away from the back, I prefer to be close to the speaker. Buti na lang hindi talsik laway si Kuya Bodjie. I couldn't smell a hint of perfume, guereunde he didn't smell bad :)

Ako po si Bodjie Pascual, isang matandang artista.

I was the first one to introduce myself to the group. It would've been a perfect opportunity to reinvent and make a good impression of myself.

I'm so-so of so-so company. I'm here to learn storytelling basically for my daughter :p

True but boring, ne?

..gusto ko kakompitensyahin si Lola Basyang..
..I'm a graduate of Library Science..
..ang library namin ay walang kalutay-lutay..
..nahihilig ako sa paghahalaman. gusto ko magkwento ng mga alamat ng upo..
..palagi na lang akong nakikipagkilitian sa mga bata, maiba naman..
..pwede pala akong magkwento. nagtatanong ang pamangkin ko kung totoo ba ang giant..

Anyway, we did silly stuffs the whole day. Mostly I just observed the group and mentally took note of techniques thrown to us every now and then. Like any craft, I think it would take a lot of practice, mani yeonbumhaeyo, to reach Kuya Bodjie's level.

Just tell the story. Do not police nor censor. Practice your timing and rhythm. Do vocal exercises.