{"id":13375,"date":"2017-03-15T00:36:44","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T20:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/?p=13375"},"modified":"2017-06-15T17:04:01","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:04:01","slug":"priyanka-mendonca-youth-for-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/priyanka-mendonca-youth-for-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Priyanka Mendonca &#8211; Youth of the Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen1.jpg?resize=226%2C317\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"317\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Priyanka Mendonca<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Life is either a Daring Adventure or nothing @ all! &#8211; HELLEN KELLER <\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bubbly, Boisterous confident MCCP gurlieo Priya, is a bundle of talents always ever ready with hiphop moves burning the stage or at the outfield swinging the bat to drive the ball outside the fence to a six!&#8230; yes, she has excelled the art of dance and cricket, alongside performing other scholastics. Now you get it, why her name comes first to the minds of Mangalureans, at any event either sports or cultural.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen2.jpg?resize=462%2C308\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"308\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Priyanka Edna Mendonca a God fearing, humble daughter of the humble and ever ready to serve the Community couple Edward Mendonca and Philomena Mendonca&#8230; the macho man and the courageous lady of the community. Their long standing involvement whether large or small, either in the committee or as just members, is worth commending and that is what has inspired the sturdy girl Priyanka.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen3.jpg?resize=535%2C356\" alt=\"\" width=\"535\" height=\"356\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">People associated with this family will always rely on them for any service whether it is humanitarian or social needs. Such community based couple are blessed with a calm yet vigorously active youth who has made them proud at every stage of her life from childhood to her adolescence. Mother Philomena very passionately says&#8230; &#8220;My Priya is a blessed child after many years of our marriage, she is a miracle child; Her hard work with great enthusiasm and dedication whether it is dance or cricket, has raised her to the highest level and therefore is recognized wherever she goes. Though not so good at health which is not a hurdle at any given time, she hardly rests unless she surpasses her previous performance bar for achieving the next higher level. Always hungry to better the best in her, and a unique quality to welcome the suggestions that is a quality of aptitude to learn, is what makes her perfect or near to perfection.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen4.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Born on 28<sup>th<\/sup> March 2000 after a long wait for the couple Edward and Philu, the bundle of joy has been a blessing for them with utmost satisfaction. Priya&#8217;s schooling has been in Indian School Al Gubra (ISG), currently proceeding to Grade XII with Commerce stream. Known for her talents in scholastics, always has been the apple of the eye of her mentors and teachers. She has been undergoing training from Rajesh Master as her guru from RM Dance Academy, Muscat. Assisting her Dance Master proves her excellence in her forte. Priyanka admits and explains her achievements more interestingly in an assessing manner&#8230;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">&#8220;What defines me well\u2026.? <strong><em>A DANCER &amp; CRICKETER<\/em><\/strong> &#8230;..!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen5.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen6.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #00b050; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Quotes&#8217; may keep inspiring you but its only when u make your own quotes &amp; apply it to the fullest, that&#8217;s when u look up &amp; say Yes am successful.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>As a Dancer&#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Mccp has given me a great opportunity and platform to showcase my talent through various dance forms and also to hone my skills as a choreographer, especially on konkani Numbers. I am proud to be honoured as youngest choreographer of the community in 2013.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen7.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>My dance group which I formed in class 7 at the age of 12\u2026 gathering all my friends, &amp; teaching them Bollywood style, that brought me accolades which put me on the pedestal of proving to be one of the finest dancers in children category.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen8.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Winning a Hatrick for the 1<sup>st<\/sup> place in Mccp Dance Competition &amp; in &#8216;Dance Mania&#8217; conducted by Indian Social Club was a great triumph feeling of satisfaction. I owe this achievement to my parents who have been encouraging me at every step and motivating me to keep going&#8230; More than me, they believe saying, as long as the life offers opportunities make good of it and when blessed with talent make good use of it.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>I felt, it made me and my talents complete when I was offered with an opportunity to perform on the mega international stage such as Utsav, Gulf Voice of Mangalore 2014, and Kevin Misquith Night 2016, Rupyothsav the shows that were accorded of the highest level in the region.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen9.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Performance at &#8216;Rupyothsav&#8217; for Band Charitra on 10<sup>th<\/sup> Feb.2017<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen10.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen11.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>At the School events, especially for Teacher&#8217;s Day, I have been mentoring my batch mates since 4yrs. This year, I was given an opportunity to choreograph an item for Founders Day. I feel very blessed for this noted achievement and being recognized amongst many.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>At the Church, being parishioner of Holy Spirit Church, Ghala; whether at catechism or community events I always had a chance to shake a leg and perform hiphop or contemp moves, which was also appreciated and well received by the audience.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Am I Cricketer???<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen12.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen13.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Representing National Women&#8217;s Team of Oman \u2013 GCC T20 Championship <span style=\"color: red;\">(image provided)<\/span> was a great privilege and kind a dream come true, coz I am the first catholic youth in Oman in Girls category to represent the Nation. I am feeling very proud to say I am a Mangalurean. Many more accolades such as:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Runner&#8217;s Up for Frendi Cup 2016! \u2013 ISG<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen14.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Girls U-19 Inter-school Cricket Tournament &#8211; Runners up ISG Team<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>50 Not out runs scored against Indian School Darsait.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen15.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: red; font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>All the above proves my passion towards the game cricket too. I just cannot rest on my pillow when a tournament is round the corner, whether at school, be it at sports academy or at community. Again I am thankful to my parents, my mentors and friends for their unstinted support which has brought me this far!<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen16.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Multi-talented..!!!! am I??<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Summer Camp is yet another time I used to enjoy the most, as I would just freak out with friends. Mostly had the privilege to captain the teams and feel proud that my Team Luke was the Winners of 2015!! Excelling in all the activities that was planned and executed by the organizers makes me unique and stand big in the crowd, because every activity I take it seriously, work hard and try to give my best at every stage of any bustle that I do.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen17.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>I was fortunate to Mc an event ie at Ghala Food Festival. At Nativity Feast of Mangalurean Community was yet another fortuitous I got to showcase my anchoring talent in Konkani; <span style=\"color: #0070c0;\">Shouldn&#8217;t I be excited to be noted as a multifaceted girl&#8230;.? (smiles&#8230;)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>How Spiritual am I???<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen18.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Being a part of Lectors Ministry, especially reading at Monthi Feast \u2013 Prayer of the faithful in Konkani brought utmost joy. Serving the Church in any ministry is an ecstatic feeling as it draws us closer to God and so is a great privilege to any Catholic directly complimenting to the growing church. Alter Server&#8217;s Ministry is a delightful association with God and the great achievement is to be the Group Leader (group of St.Agnes), isn&#8217;t it? I was Ranked 2, amongst all children which is a great accomplishment. Being regular for masses and serve at the alter makes me feel way above all, and now I miss it sooooo&#8230;.coz am grown up&#8230; (blushes&#8230;..!)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen19.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Priyanka, a package of talents has not only excelled in dance and cricket, she is a multi-talented youth who has an edge over any scholastic activity. Whether drawing, Trekking, Swimming or any sports activity&#8230;. Priyanka is sure to win a medal or appreciation for her exemplary output. As a Trekker she accomplished Daily 8km walk in 6degree Celsius climate, so was also accorded with the Best Trekker Award! at Trekking Conducted by ISG in May-June for 10Days at Dharamsala, India, which was one of the enriching and exciting experiences of life.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen20.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yet another activity she thrives upon is as a DJ. Her love for music and mixing up them is her obsessive interest. At the small parties she DJs and make the gathering dance at the tune she mixes on her fingertips. She loves to try her hands on any new physical activity and she performs it with highest level of enthusiasm and dedication, practices and works hard until she achieves a name and fame for herself, ultimately making her parents proud of her triumphs. It can be rightly said that Priyanka is a name that hungers for excellence.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen21.jpg?resize=487%2C325\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"325\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Very fondly and with pleasure and satisfaction she admits&#8230;&#8221;My Success in this journey of 16years is all because of my Parents who are the biggest Support Pillars of mine who keep Supporting Me &amp; Guiding me throughout. Blessings from all Near &amp; Dear ones ofcourse my Friends who have played another special role in my life caring for me @ all times &amp; making most of the memories sweet. I thank God for all those in my life, who have trusted in me n giving me confidence for stepping forward.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen22.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Priyanka is a truly exemplary example to every growing youth that academics is not all that requires to make a future or career, but talents enriched will make life much more easier framing a person into a street smart and learn to utilize the academic knowledge for a successful career.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen23.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Time to personal chit chat with Priyanka&#8230;.here we go&#8230;.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Priyanka&#8230; always I have been of an opinion looking at your outlook that you are a head strong girl? Is it your nature? Or otherwise?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Has anybody mentioned this to you?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aunty Pres&#8230;I have been fortunate enough to be blessed so so much..Yes its my nature!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">People have always kept a different outlook towards me..but its only when they meet they&#8217;ve really changed their mindset about me \u2026<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen24.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>I have seen you always unrest. Busy with one or the other activity? How do you make time for yourself, family, friends and studies? How you manage?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Oh yes! It is always hectic schedule for me..I hardly get 4 hours sleep a day\u2026 but that&#8217;s when u call life is adventurous by doing different activities.. right? If u you love someone u would definitely make time for them, so I definitely make time and enjoy gatherings, but choosy keeping aside what&#8217;s not really important at that point of time. <span style=\"color: #0070c0;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen25.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Your parents have been going out of the way to make you always excel in whatever you do? Winning has been kind a habit for you. Losing at any level or activity, how do you take it? Don&#8217;t you feel like giving it up?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen26.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Every person &#8216;losing&#8217; takes it differently. In my situation it&#8217;s a positive approach&#8230;.. because I feel that&#8217;s when u realize, yes I am lacking onto this..so let&#8217;s work upon it a little more. Giving up is never in my books. My parents have always taught me its life with Ups &amp; downs!! So keep going.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">One thing I would specially like to mention is my Mom. My Greatest Supporter! My Pillar! She&#8217;s always on my side &amp; never loses hope or gives up on me.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Do you love Mangalore? Why? I see you traditional at the Mangy events, do you do it willingly or forced by your parents? Do you really enjoy?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen27.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">&#8216;Being Mangalurean&#8217; the feeling itself is awesome. I am so proud of my state, my native. Yes its always me with my comfortable shorts or jeans with tshirts on\u2026but when it comes to feast or a big event its always traditional. It Gives me a feeling of Oneness\u2026 !! I enjoy.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen28.jpg?resize=258%2C386\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"386\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>At school.. how many and what kind a friends you have? You carry the macho charisma of your dad, but are a person of less words I think. Are you? Whose nature is imbibed in you? Are you an easy go lucky, friendly nature girl? Or a difficult person to deal with? (You know what am hinting at&#8230;!)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ok &#8230;&#8230; since I am into many activities, friends are all over and its kinda difficult at times when you find 2 different gangs at the same time\u2026 At school, Catechism, Cricket, &amp; ofcourse Dance friends\u2026. Mallu friends are max of mine. Specifying Cricket \u2013 Pakistani &amp; Bangladeshi friends are also on my friends list.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">I feel my dad&#8217;s nature is imbibed in me\u2026 buuuuuut&#8230;.yes I may not talk much like my dad nor do I strike the conversation initially but later somehow connect.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen29.jpg?resize=387%2C257\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"257\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Your favourite eat out? Cuisine? Have you ever tried your hands on cooking?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ohh..i hardly get time to be @the kitchen\u2026but small things like coffee, tea, omlet, noodles, sausages, rice, sandwiches, cakes, milkshakes I can do. My favourate is Chicken Curry \/ Butter Chicken\/ Dal\/ Veg \u2013Dishes. One of my loved items is Ice cream- Baskin Robins.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Being a multi-faceted personnel, what&#8217;s your career planning?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This question has always kept me thinking\u2026.because I really dunno which line to go into\u2026as of now I want to get good grades &amp; try out for a better college simultaneously marking myself in Cricket &amp; Dance.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Have you ever thought of participating in Dance Reality shows on National television&#8230; such as DID, Super Dancer, or of the kind&#8230;? Any thoughts of being a choreo&#8230;?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yes, when I was small once I had thought of participating in such shows.\u2026 but now since I am specialized more focused on my line into Cricket I would pay more attention in upcoming tournaments &amp; achieve greater.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen30.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>As a sports personnel&#8230;are you not endeavoring to venture into physical education and pursue career as Physical Instructor or a Coach of any discipline?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Not Really\u2026. But Yes I would love to keep the thought motivated. Never know&#8230;..!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>What is your motivating message to your fellow youth of the community?<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yes! Definitely A message which I would like to convey is<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Enjoy your Life Always!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Try to make the Biggest Memories<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You&#8217;ve been created by God to be here for a reason. So you really wont know whatz the future God has decided for you.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Follow Your dreams\u2026 Chase them, and you will live your future.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lastly Believe in yourself! You are Great!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen31.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><span style=\"color: blue; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Priya\u2026Indeed I had a great time\u00a0with you.<\/em><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><span style=\"color: blue; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>By now, I have known that you are a youth with clear vision and objective in your mind to accomplish what you foresee\u00a0in future as yourself and have that instinct in you to achieve what you dream and desire \u2026! Surely,\u00a0your parents and people who mentored and guided you through, would feel proud. \u00a0You are yet another interesting youth I have come across so far in our community\u2026..<\/em><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><span style=\"color: blue; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Keep going girl\u2026, there are\u00a0no boundaries to live our dreams in life. You are an inspiration making a difference to those many with low self-esteem, to overcome this complexity and find\u00a0their identity thus \u00a0the purpose of living\u00a0happily\u00a0is accomplished.<\/em><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><span style=\"color: blue; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>All the best.. Priyanka.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;\">The youth platform is open for all the\u00a0MCCP\u00a0Youth who feel are here to inspire others with their story of accomplishments. \u00a0We will be privileged to feature such sharing that inspires and motivate and also portray our proud youth.\u00a0Write to:\u00a0prescillamenezesdsouza@gmail.com with your interest and profile for a personal interview. \u00a0Lets together, make a difference to the community, church,\u00a0and at large to the world we live, so as to\u00a0make it strong and powerful, because\u00a0<strong>&#8216;Youth is the Power&#8217;<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;\">Dear Reader, Thanks for your time.\u00a0Stay connected\u2026 until such time we feature another interesting youth. God Bless<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2044_1.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt;\">\u2026<em>..Pres<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Priyanka Mendonca Life is either a Daring Adventure or nothing @ all! &#8211; HELLEN KELLER Bubbly, Boisterous confident MCCP gurlieo Priya, is a bundle of talents always ever ready with hiphop moves burning the stage or at the outfield swinging the bat to drive the ball outside the fence to a six!&#8230; yes, she has<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-youth"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/031417_2034_PriyankaMen1-1.jpg?fit=248%2C212&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p51fX8-3tJ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15084,"url":"https:\/\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/oman-nativity-feast-celebrated-at-holy-spirit-church-ghala\/","url_meta":{"origin":13375,"position":0},"title":"Oman: Nativity feast celebrated at Holy Spirit Church, Ghala","author":"Editor","date":"October 1, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"The Konkani community of Holy Spirit Church of Ghala parish celebrated the feast of Nativity on the September 9. 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