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Who is Christine Concepcion? How would you describe yourself?
I thought it would be better to ask someone’s help with this question. I paraphrase a friend’s description of me: “Christine is just like a fish (read her zodiac sign). She is a true-blooded Pinoy (observe her driving) and a fine diner (watch the scales tip). She is a practicing Mormon, likes to save her money for a rainy day, is caring and goes out of her way to help a friend.” Except for the small fee I paid her, my friend’s response was completely impartial and objective. :-)
What are you currently doing in your life?
I write articles for the online media center at the Asian Development Bank in Manila. I’m working towards my master’s degree in Educational Technology, which I hope to complete in about a year or so. At church, I teach a Sunday school class for single adults and am the Community Relations Assistant for our Pubic Affairs Council.
Describe, in your own words, what the Orquiola family means to you.
I’m proud of our name. I told a colleague at work about how our great-great grandfather Justo (Domingo) changed the spelling of our surname from Urquiola to Orquiola so we could move up higher in an alphabetical payroll or a class roll. She said that was strategic thinking. I agree.
What is the most important thing you would like the Orquiola family to know?
We bear an honorable name. But I think you already know that.
What do you consider is your greatest strengths? How would you incorporate that with the Orquiola name?
Generally I can adapt to most situations. The fact that the Orquiolas are all over the world and doing so many different things is some indication of this.
Define success and failure.
Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. (from Thomas Monson, a church leader)
Failure is the lack of success. :-)
Which three accomplishments are you most proud of?
1) Working as a full time missionary for the Church; 2) Getting a scholarship training in Japan (although by accident); and 3) Still waiting for the 3rd. Will let you know once I’ve accomplished it.
Describe your most rewarding experience.
Being a missionary and traveling to a foreign country opened my eyes to so many new things. These are some of the events that have expanded my perspective on life.
Who are your role models/heroes? Why?
Darna! (The Pinoy wonder woman). Dunno why. I just thought hero = Darna.
What motivates you the most? What do you enjoy doing the most?
Fear. I tend to put off doing something unless it puts me in danger!
Why have you chosen the profession you're in now?
This is a true story. Fresh out of high school, I went to enroll in a business course at the University of Santo Tomas. The line was very long at the Commerce Building. I went up another floor and found a shorter line of enrollees at the Faculty of Arts and Letters. And that’s how I ended up getting a degree in journalism.
What are the pros and cons of your profession?
To me, its something interesting and enjoyable. Sometimes though you run out of ideas and you need to refresh your mind.
How do you prevent stress in everyday life?
You can’t. You just deal with it as it comes.
What's it like living in the Philippines?
Exciting! Sometimes dangerous, but never boring.
Where would you ideally live? Why?
Canada, one of the safest countries in the world to live (except for SARS now). The U.S., the land of the free and the home of the brave. Philippines, my native land.
What would you like to share with the Orquiola family?
All that I can.
What goals do you have in five years? Ten years?
Finish the extension behind our home. Get rich, travel, get richer :-)
How would you instill encouragement to someone who needs it?
“Do it or you’re dead!” often works for me.
What are some problems facing families today? What would you do to help solve it?
They’re falling apart. Bind them together with love.
What special characteristics do you look for in a family? A person?
You can always find something special or unique in any family. It depends on how you look at them. Same thing with individuals.
What makes a family work?
Usually the father, “Get a job or I’ll kick you out of the house!” :-) Seriously and minus cynicism, its love.
How do you like being part of the Orquiola family?
I like it very much. I would like us to be together forever.
Is there anything more you would like to share?
You ask the toughest questions. It took me weeks to think about them, and I’m not used to thinking, as you can see from my answers. :o)
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