Passions

Sometimes being Passionate about something gives you such a wonderful feeling. I have many passions in life, but there's one passion that literally became the girl that many people know today....

My Passion for Singing 

It all started when I was still a very little girl, the 1st song I've ever sang is "Tomorrow" from the muscial Annie. Singing gives me such a rush, I don't know, I also dance but I've never felt this feeling when dancing. Everytime I go on stage and just do my thing, I feel so free and alive. I always say "This is what I'm meant to do, this is where I belong" *suddenly feels really emotional*

I always say to my mom that what I really want to do in life is be on stage and perform but she tells me "Performing is a hobby, not everyone is lucky enough to become really successful when it comes to performing" so, I'm not really sure what I'll be doing with myself when I'm in college. My 1st love when it comes to performing is the one and only Ms Lea Salonga. I remembered my 1st broadway show, and it was "Cinderella" Lea of course performed as Cinderella and it was beautiful, It was love at 1st site and the only thing that went to my mind is "What things shall I do to be on that stage? I'll do anything, under any circumstances" So, eventually I try my best to get involve in those kind of things. After that, I became really really hooked to west end and broadway musicals especially Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Sound of Music, etc....I would memorize their songs and sing it out loud when I am alone.

In school, the class picked me to sing for "Concordia's Got Talent" it's a contest for Singing and Dancing. I was nervous at 1st but once I sang my song which is "Rolling in the Deep" I was so happy, the rush of adrenaline came spreading through out my body and from that moment, singing was the only thing I will be doing for the rest of my life.

But, If I can be specific, I'd prefer singing west end or broadway musical songs rather than pop songs or people my age love today! I have so many incredible moments while singing like this picture below..

Nutrition Month July 2012 

The day when I made the sun appear! (I am laughing so hard omfg) 

It was raining so hard that day, and then when I was in the middle of my song (Beautiful by: Christina Aguilera) the sun came out, I didn't notice it at first but then my friends were like "Gieanne omg you made the sun appear" and I was like "What are you guys talking about?" and ever since then, every time It's sunny they would blame me for singing too much. 

So anyways, I have so many memories when It comes to performing on stage, too many that I can't even enumerate it all. But, there was one more that I shall cherish for the rest of my life. A story that I will tell my children, my grandchildren or even my great grandchildren (if ever I'm still alive you know) is the day when I became part of my very 1st musical..... 

My friend Leann and Patrick (both of them are from the music department of our school, Leann's learning Piano while Patrick's learning the Violin) told me that there was a musical audition being held in the school's music department, and my 1st reaction was....."Since when did my school became interested in these kind of things?"  so anyways, they asked me If I was interested and of course I was interested! so I asked leann if she can bring me there so I can audition. My audition song was "The A-team by Ed Sheeran" but I did Birdy's version, slow and sophisticated. So, I went with my audition and I would say, it was a successful one. The teachers were pretty pleased and so am I. So after that, weeks later, the music department gave me a letter notifying that I passed the audition and letting my parents know that practices will be held every dismissal time and my Mother's reaction was priceless she told me "How did you even pass this audition? You don't even sing" Yes my parents doesn't know that I sing. So anyways, about the schedule my parents were really worried because it might be a barricade between me and my study habits but I wasn't worried, honestly, I know there was a lot of School works to do but if you know how to manage your time, there will be no problem or conflict at all. 

So anyways, Practice started mid of december, but It wasn't the main practice, it was workshop. Ms Celeste thought us all about concentration and acting, her main purpose was to make us feel more comfortable on our actions, no matter how stupid we may look. Out of all the days we've been in workshop there's one thing I learned from her and the other teachers....They don't give a flying fuck if you're the shyest person in the world, being on stage means bringing out the best in you. You have to feel your character, at the moment you're on stage, you're not you anymore, you're the character that you are playing. If you're playing Fantine for example and you're name is Gieanne, when on stage, you're not Gieanne but 

Fantine, the loving mother of Cosette who died on Act I in Les Miserables. 

So anyways, real practices started after christmas break and new year. Another teacher of us, Sir Josie taught us the choreography. The 1st choreo we've learned was the song "Jellicle Cats" from the famous west end musical "Cats" and I must say, I loved it. It's so classy and ballet type kind of dance. I felt it and I enjoyed learning it a lot. So, after a few weeks of dancing and singing, learning choreography here and there, learning new songs, they have put on the cast and I was Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, A mermaid in Little Mermaid,  Eponine in Les Miserables, Lisle in Sound of Music, and A soloist in Highschool Musical. It happened when Ms Celeste heard me sing the title of song of Sound of Music and said that I will sing 16 going on 17 alongside with Patrick, that day after rehearsals, Ms Javier called me and asked me to sing "A whole new world" for her and she loved it, and I was so happy with the look on her face, while I'm singing. Then before we went home, Leann was with me, I asked Ms Javier who will sing "On my Own?" Ms Javier said "Maybe one of the 3rd year students, why?" I was too shy to ask so I said nothing, then Leann blurted out and said "She wants to sing it!" and in my head I was like "Thank you, Leann!" then Ms Javier asked me to sing it for her, then while she's playing the piano in my head I keep on telling myself "This is it Gieanne, you'll have the chance to play Eponine. Don't screw this up!" I sang my heart out, all I know I ever thought about in that moment was "This is it, It's the 1st step towards what I'll become in the future" and after I sang, Ms Javier was like "Okay, you'll play Eponine!" and my heart was beating so fast, I was shaking and I almost cried of happiness. Leann, was like "Gieanne, I thought I was gonna cry back there! you were amazing!" and I want to cry, but I can't. 

So yeah, let's make this short. After weeks and days of practice, the month of February came and I am telling you shit is about to get down. Schedules of practices became hectic, we started bringing our costumes, teachers became more and more strict everyday, and all of us lost weight. 

And finally.....that day....that day came. February 16 2013. The night of our Musical and I am telling you it was a night that I will forever cherish. *hearts all over the page*  

Me as "Princess Jasmine from Aladdin" 

I guess my dream of becoming a Disney Princess came true. 

Me as "Eponine Thenardier from Les Miserables" 

Eponine is a character that I have a burning desire to play. It was great and it was a pleasure being her for one night.

So anyways, In the near future, If I'm ready, If I'm in the right age and If I'm already excellent enough to take west end or broadway stage by storm, I would do anything, under any circumstances to be part of any famous musicals. It's my dream and I don't want my dream to die, I want to fulfill it. If I will be like Ms Lea Salonga or Ms Sierra Boggess in the future, I can say that I've already made it. I can die happy. 

Singing is something that I would really love to do until the day that I rest in peace. I'd probably still be jamming to Phantom of the Opera or On my Own in Heaven. 

Sometimes, I want my life to become like Christine Daae (the girl from Phantom of the Opera) Some of you may think that I'll end up suffering, but no I would love to have my own Angel of Music and eventually, If I was Christine Daae, I'd marry Phantom. For goodness sake, who wouldn't want to end up marrying a man who trains you how to sing like an angel and makes operas where you star in it. It will be a pleasure loving Phantom. 

But anyways, there you go my passion for singing! I know all of us have passions, and that passion makes us the person we are today, If you haven't found your passion, don't worry....you'll soon find it. Maybe, it's already there and you haven't notice it yet. Try yourself to different things and you may discover that passion of yours. 

"Singing is a way of releasing an emotion that you sometimes can't portray when you're acting. And music moves your soul, so music is the source of the most intense emotions you can feel. When you hear a song and you're acting it's incredible. But when you're singing a song and you're acting it's even more incredible." 

-Amanda Seyfried