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On a warm morning in April, in the first hour of the new day, Marcel
San Gil pushed his way out into the world, interrupting his mother's
sleep. Taking his first gulps of air, he was so excited to greet the
new world.
What follows are some rambling thoughts to give you additional
insight into who I am and have developed into.
Balance, people, and curiosity. These three words distill who I am
today. I am passionate about people I care about and issues I
concern myself with. I constantly challenge myself to avoid feeling
comfortable and to continually learn; and I strive never to be
singularly defined by any one adjective, job, or stereotype. I love
to talk and laugh and meet people. I tend to be gregarious. My
traits and my interests led me to conclude, by the time I was
twelve, that stereotypical Asian activities and skills did not fit
me. I am uncomfortable with labels. Thus, I constantly strive and
push myself to develop and preserve my own persona, not defined by
my race or perceived notions about who and what I am and should be.
Instead I seek to educate myself and broaden my knowledge base, to
understand the people who we live with in this increasingly complex
yet shrinking world. I believe that one person can make a
difference. If one can identify where the pulse of a community or
society exists, one person's actions can influence many lives
through the ripple effects of pressing on that pulse.
Balance: In my life, I have sought balance and harmony among
the different facets and activities that are a part of me.
People: I am fascinated by people, their lives, and the
motivations that drive them. Each person represents a fountain of
stories to learn from. The large extended family that I grew up with
shaped and brought out my interest in others. My family and friends
have always provided me with unconditional love and unwavering
support. I trust and empathize with people. I derive tremendous
pleasure out of bringing a group of individuals together and
creating a dynamic functional entity. My involvement in Web
publishing, is an example of an idea that grew and thrived and
crystallized into an incredibly satisfying experience, far exceeding
my initial aspirations for it. I enjoy developing people, aiding
them in learning different skill sets. I enjoy interacting with
others. As a result, the skills I gained from that interaction has
been instrumental in making me a more effective person and leader in
every aspect on my life.
Curiosity: I am constantly curious, constantly learning,
constantly questioning. I seek diversity and understanding in all
areas of my life. I am not afraid to follow my intuition.
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