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Reflection 7 -- SEM 3 -- Adi Syachrin

 I'll keep this short and sweet <3

We finally did our character job interviews today! Truth be told, I had been dreading this day as I kept on avoiding my preparations and practice. Anything involving some sort of "presentation" always makes my palms sweat. As proud as I was with my Marshall character, I was worried if I could really live up to that demeanor. As Miss said, our "mini me" is supposed to be the better, near-perfect version of ourselves.

Marshall is not a "perfect" person per se, but he is most definitely someone I wished I could be, and I'm sure that I managed to play him quite well in that interview.

It was interesting since becoming "Marshall" allowed me to be the most honest version of myself, in a weird turn of events. As him, I could be someone who I really wanted to be and I was able to speak my truth. 

I'm someone who loves film, I'm someone who loves writing, I'm someone who yearns to be a screenwriter. 

One of the most fun parts during that interview, other than the way Miss carried herself as my interviewer, were the questions she asked. Of course she picked specific questions designed for each person to better suit the individual's personality, the field they are applying to, and the characters they embody.

My favorite question was when she asked "Who is the real Marshall?"

I had been confused for a moment there, but I understood well what her intentions were with that question. As someone who plays on a more laid-back demeanor when I can, I was aware that questions like that are built to break and confuse those who are dishonest.

However, with that sort of question, I was able to confront myself and act, both as myself and as Marshall. I explained how "Marshall" was not someone who sought after fame, and was simply someone who loves creating art and telling other people's stories. "Marshall" does not have a strong desire to dilute the world with even more uncreative ideas and stories, and would rather help people inspire others with their own personal achievements.

It was eye-opening, even for me, and I left that 10-minute roleplay rather satisfied.

Of course, it wasn't perfect. I stumbled over my words and it was often difficult to properly explain myself and articulate my thoughts, but I didn't think to dwell on my mistakes too much.

More than anything, I was just relieved that it was over.

Thank you for reading!

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