Field Notes
Observations on life, creativity, movement, and the pursuit of potential.
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Not Every Classroom Has Four Walls
Reflections from a 2-Day Filmmaking Workshop at the University of Antique What if the reason some students seem disengaged isn’t a lack of talent — but a lack of permission to pursue what actually moves them? I’ve been sitting with…
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From Deficient to Optimal: My Omega-3 Journey — and How I Finally Earned My Place in the 8% Club
By Toto Manie | Health & Wellness | May 2026 I want to start with a question that most people never ask about themselves: Do you actually know your Omega-3 level right now? Not a guess. Not an assumption based…
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One Student. One of the Best Sessions I’ve Ever Had.
The people who show up are the ones who chose to be there. That changes everything. The difference between teaching at the university and running a workshop is vast. Standing in front of 30 to 40 students sounds impressive —…
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The Story Behind WRITE, SHOOT, CUT, PLAY™
Digital filmmaking as we know it began taking shape in the late 1990s, when Digital 8 and Mini DV formats started gaining ground. Cameras became smaller, more accessible, and non-linear editing software finally reached the consumer market. But “accessible” was…
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The Starting Line Is Not Always Loud
There is a quiet kind of beginning. It does not always come with fireworks, a perfect plan, a grand announcement, or a dramatic change in life. Sometimes, it begins with a simple decision: I will start. That is where I…
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Understanding My Omega-3 Levels: Why Testing Matters for Better Health—Especially as an Athlete
Hello, everyone! I’m excited to share a recent experience that has opened my eyes to the importance of knowing our Omega-3 levels, especially as an athlete. I recently received my Omega-3 Index test results after more than a week of…
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Cardiovascular Health and Longevity: Test, don’t guess. My Journey with the Yoli Vital Omegas+ Starter Kit
Hello, everyone! I’m excited to share a quick unboxing with you today. I just got back from the annual conference in Utah, and I couldn’t wait to talk about this new product—Yoli Vital Omegas Plus Starter Kit. This was one…
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Just Push Play
I just discovered recently that this video was blocked by YouTube due to a copyright issue. I sent them a letter of dispute and I am glad they lifted it and made this public once again. This is FrancisM’s last…
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My Little Scuba Diver
When I was small my dad and uncle would make me toys out of bamboo, old slippers, tin can or wood. It could be a car, bow and arrow, scooter, etc. I remember my uncle made me a very detailed…
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PSUEDO CHAMP
August 26, 2012. Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run. It was a nice challenge indeed. I joined the 10K category. There were 5 kinds of obstacles on the route, the fire jump, log hurdle, tire skip, military wall and the mud…
