“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an
act, but a habit” - Aristotle
What’s up. I am Dorrisia (the last i is silent), born
in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Dallas, Texas. I know what
people are thinking. No, not all Dallas people are as snooty
and arrogant as some Houstonians may think. I’m pretty cool.
Well, that’s what I tell myself (self-motivation).
I am a student, but not only am I a student, I am a
mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a niece, a cousin and
a conqueror. I’m furthering my education at Lone Star
College by pursuing a bachelor’s in Mass Communication,
Public Relations and Film. It was not easy trying to figure
out who and what I wanted to become; all I knew was I wanted
to make a difference in this world by helping others with
their worldly perspective. I have faced many trails in my
life. The truth is, in my time of troubles, good has always
been the outcome because I am an optimist. One thing I’ve
learned is to surround myself with positive and encouraging
people. It really makes a difference. The other step I take
is to focus on doing the things I love to do.
As you can see, at the beginning of my profile, I
quoted Aristotle, the great philosopher. Yes, I am a sucker
for great philosophy, poetry or whatever you want to name it
and to tell the truth. My love for philosophy has just
recently begun to bloom. I took a philosophy class over the
summer and it wormed its way into my heart without my
realizing it. I was so impressed with the wisdom in the
writing. It was a great feeling to discover I could relate
to such deep philosophies I had never considered before.
I also have a love for art; all kinds of art. I express
myself through communication, writing, painting, drawing and
fashion. I have always used art as an outlet to set my mind
free. I am only just now learning how to take a chance on
myself and express myself more freely. In the past, I’ve
always been afraid to expose myself to others for fear of
being rejected, but not anymore. Now I have this great
opportunity to overcome the fear which prevented me from
showing my true potential. “Game On!”
Some say dogs are a man’s best friend, which is soooooo not
true. I think dogs are best friends to anyone who cares for
them and loves them. It doesn’t matter if their master is
male or female (lol)! I know the saying is meant to be
gender neutral so please know I was just using a play on
words. Dogs can bring joy and happiness to all the homes in
which they live, and cats can do the same (for all those who
prefer cats). When I was younger, I had a cat named Mr.
Shivers, and he acted as if he were a dog. I remember Mr.
Shivers would come into my room and lick my face to wake me
up for school when my mother told him to do so. (Cats
tongues are rough too). If you are looking to make good
memories with a new friend, there are tons of animals in
shelters that need good homes and families to love and care
for them. If you can, please adopt.
Call your nearest animal shelter and they will gladly
help you find a pet to add to your family. It could be the
most amazing thing your family has ever done. It was for
mine.
EVERYONE LOVES ART! (Okay, not everyone loves art so let me
begin again.) WHO LOVES ART? If you are second guessing your
love for art then let me help you understand why I love it.
What is art? IT’S A CREATION PARTY! You, I, and everyone can
create art. All you need is just a little imagination. I
remember when I was about 6 years old I would catch myself
doodling on my handouts. I then looked back at all of the
old handouts from the previous week and saw drawings of
stars, hearts, little people and flowers. I do not know why
my teacher never talked to me about the doodling. However, I
do believe she knew how much drawing helped ease my mind,
which in return, helped me earn good grades.
The reason for me telling my story is to let everyone
know how my random doodling turned into a love for drawing
and painting. Art is such a beautiful way of setting your
mind free from the things happening in your life. If you
liked my story and would love to learn more about art, ask
your parents to take you to the Museum of Fine Arts for your
birthday. You will enjoy seeing all of the amazing things
artists have doodled.
For more information on all the fun things happening
throughout each and every week right here in this great
city, go to www.mfah.org.
Do you see yourself as an actress, singer, dancer, or even a
goofy person who loves to make people laugh? Well, I have
news for all my wonderful friends who thought that art was
just about drawing and painting. Theater is another form of
art called Performing Arts! It’s an amazing way to express
your feelings through physical actions, like moving and
talking.
Fearlessness is the word; learn it, believe it, love it
but most of all, embrace it. Being fearless is necessary to
stand in front of a crowd and demand their attention by
performing a story told by using physical and verbal
actions.
There was a time I had to do this. I remember the
experiences as if it were yesterday. I was in front of the
class performing my monologue. I was so scared, my palms
were sweating and my hands were trembling. For all you boys
out there, you’ll know exactly how I felt because you’ll
feel that way the day you propose to your girlfriend. I
don’t remember the name of my monologue (it was so long
ago), but I do remember getting up on stage. Just like that,
it was over. When I looked out at the audience, which were
my friends and other students. Some were crying and all were
clapping. If I can do it, anyone can. Just believe in
yourself and perform like there’s no one watching.
If you’re the kind of person who likes watching awesome
performances such as musicals, dance shows or concerts, you
would enjoy the Miller Outdoor Theater at Herman Park. And
guess what? It is ABSOLUTELY FREE!
You can also ask your parents to take you to see a
musical for your birthday at the Hobby Center Houston.
More info call 281-Free-fun
