FROM ANNA OPOSA

[Karen Vigo]

Hi All!

Here are Anna's answers and photos :)

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From: Anna Oposa <anna...@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: Would you be willing to do an [e-mail] interview? :)
To: Karen Vigo <vigo....@gmail.com>


Hi Karen!

Please see my replies and photos attached.

Name: // Anna Oposa

Age: // 24

Website/s: // http://annaoposa.ph and http://www.savephilippineseas.com

Twitter and/or Facebook: // @annaoposa
The different roles/jobs you juggle: // writer (i.e., feature writing, copywriting) | public speaker | teacher | project director of the Thresher Shark Shelter project | project assistant of the Ecotown Development Framework of San Vicente, Palawan for the Climate Change Commission | co-founder and Chief Mermaid of Save Philippine Seas | sometimes host/performer  

2012 IS THE YEAR OF: // 

 

I envisioned my 2012 Word of the Year to be FOCUS. It ended up being HUMILITY. 

 

The major goals I accomplished were to speak in a TEDx event, start a nationwide project and campaign on shark conservation, travel around Europe for the first time, relocate to Cebu, go back to yoga, take my PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response courses, write for Rappler.com, get a credit card, get an accountant to assist me in filing my taxes, and go to Coron. 

 

I must say, it's been a blessed year :)

ON-TRACK MIND: How do you keep track of your goals throughout the entire year? How do you stay motivated? //

 

When I was growing up, my mom would always tell me and my brothers that "lazy" was a bad word. I carry that with me everyday. As a fulltime freelancer, I don't have a corporate ladder to climb or office hours, so most of my work is self-motivated and initiated. My planner is color coded so I know when my deadlines, trips, and events are.

 

Because I juggle many roles, I can't and don't procrastinate. For instance, I usually start a writing assignment the day the editor sends me the editorial brief. I start packing for trips a few days before my flight. I'm also very lucky to be surrounded by an outstanding support system, from my family to friends and colleagues.

 

Don't get me wrong, I have days when I don't want to leave my bed and just watch, like, 5 episodes of Newsroom. I stay motivated because 1) I love what I do and 2) I need work to sustain my relatively high-maintenance lifestyle (i.e., traveling, scuba diving, the need to stay connected at all times).

KEEP CALM AND JUST FREAKING DO IT: What are your 5 tips for other young, can't-stop-won't-stop go-getters? (You can use the italic words below as triggers, but you may also ignore them entirely.)

1. Always MAKE TIME (not FIND TIME) for people you love and people who love you. Ika nga ni Alicia Keys, "everything means nothing if I ain't got you." Don't ever take your family and friends for granted.

2. Surround yourself with people who uplift you.

3. Learn how to say NO, don't be afraid to assess/weight options to see what will benefit YOU the most in terms of your personal and professional growth, and DELEGATE. 

4. Punctuality makes a big difference. Show up on time, even if the one you're meeting is always late. Never miss a deadline. Ever. 

5. Stop global whining. Don't brag about how much you lack sleep and how tired you are like it's a badge of honor. It's gross and counterproductive!

A TIME & PLACE FOR EVERYTHING: When and where are you most productive? Where do you usually work and what does your workplace look like? What do you do first in the morning?  

 

First thing I do in the morning is check my email for work and Twitter for news. Then I move on to following up with partners, government officials, sponsors, and the like.

 

I'm like a turtle -- I travel quite a lot, so I have to carry my home with me. This means I don't have a go-to cafe or office, I need to "set up" my office wherever I am and  "get in the zone" in whatever conditions. I always have my laptop, phones (iPhone and BB), chargers, adapters, Globe Tattoo, earphones, earplugs, and iPad.

 

Right now, my most constant workplaces are in the coasts of Cebu and San Vicente, so it's always by the shore... Which makes it very easy to find inspiration! :) 

2013 WILL BE THE YEAR OF: Have you started planning your 2013? (Theme/goals) What can we expect from you in 2013? (You can plug your site, future projects, etc.)

In 2013, the shark sanctuary project continues. We'll be holding coastal law enforcement training for the Bantay Dagat in Cebu in February, and an Arts-Science Festival for the students and teachers in April. May means the elections, so I'll be actively campaigning for certain candidates. Save Philippine Seas will be organizing a number of events for Month of the Ocean in May 2013 with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. We're also launching a nationwide monitoring and evaluation project for marine turtles called Pawikan Watchers.

 

On a personal note, I'm kicking off 2013 with a trip to Cambodia with my best friends in January, and a dive trip to Tubbataha in May. I need to get healthcare, and register with PhilHealth, and PAGIBIG. I'll continue practicing yoga, swimming, and diving regularly.

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Site: http://annaoposa.ph

Twitter: @annaoposa

Skype: ahnnabanana

[Arriane Serafico]

Awesome, thank you!

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