Marjorie Estrella:  

LIFE Wow. Amazing how life's journey takes us through so much, and yet, how to encapsulate that in a quick summation...? I just know that I have been absolutely blessed by God with a wonderful home and family. And I hope that you all have found the same precious wonder and level of passion and color in your experiences. After High School, I went on to UCLA. I floundered a bit trying to figure out whether the Performing Arts or Law were to become my calling. I got involved in a lot of extra-curricular stuff there and eventually graduated with a BA in Political Science and International Relations. I guess I figured I could work as an ambassador. But as the stereo-typical story of college goes, you don't always end up doing what you studied and prepared for. I eventually ended up in Public Relations and began working on a Gospel/Contemporary Christian album. Along with writing and composing songs, I began writing a book and a screenplay. I guess in a nutshell, there is simply too much to do and not enough time to do it! So my goal is to retire in 10 years and travel around the world by the time I am in my mid-40's and actually DO the things I dream of, and touch and see and taste and know the wonders that remain left to be discovered in this world... If any of you out there once went to Pershing Elementary School, Orangevale SDA School, Casa Roble HS, Hiram Johnson HS and UCLA...please give me a "hey" and email me. I would love to hear from you and touch base. Specifically, I am searching for those who helped me transition through my adolescence easier...with their friendship, their thoughtfulness and love. Debbie Main Becky Luikens Theresa Marquez Becky Wright Steve Frost Randy Castro Michael McAdams Gabe (oh gosh, I forgot the last name! You ended up going to UC Berkley!) Sunny Choi Tim Park Pat Ahn, James Cho, Jennifer Yang and the rest of the KACF gang at UCLA *** Updates: I found James Cho and Tim Park, Sunny and Pat and some of the KACF group just this year (yippee!) I actually had Michael over for my husband's 40th bday! (He still looks the same! and now an actor) *** More updates: Yes, we had the baby boy and he will soon be turning 2 in December! And my eldest, my beloved daughter, Sammie is looking at colleges and scholarships. Gosh, how quickly the spring of our lives turn to summer, and I can sense the cool winds of autumn as my hair now needs dying! Yep, I found some silvery strands. Not just the unnoticeable whites. But the sparkling, bright silver that glimmers and catches even without the sun! lol But, one positive thing...a girl at the Mercedez Benz shop told me she thought I was only in my 20's! ;) Gooooooo Filipina genetics! (Though the cynical side says maybe she just wanted me to buy that new car!) *** 2008 Updates: Ok, the flu season hit us with a vengeance. Thank goodness that's over, but it sure made Thanksgiving, Christmas and my baby boy's 2yr BDay miserable. Now I am pushing to finish my novel and get it to THE agent. At the same time, I have an at-home business and juggling 3 internet websites that I am launching. My eldest daughter is going through a ton of scholarship applications. Of course, she got accepted to 2 colleges already and awaiting the others, one of which is an Ivy League school back east ... hm, stop to think of it, but almost all her college apps were to universities outside of California. Ok...I am getting Mommy withdrawals already and she hasn't even flown the coop just yet! But close enough. She just got her driver's permit and, well, yeah...that's sorta like flyin'. Short, quick, separations to prepare me for when she really has to go. *sobs* 2016 UPDATE: My eldest has her Masters Degree (MFA in Structural Design), my second child is an actress and some of you may have seen her in the 2015 blockbuster film, "Furious 7" as Samantha Hobbs ... The Rock's daughter. And my youngest, that baby boy is now 10 years old. I am happily married and yes, he knows all about the torch I carried for Steve Frost! Lol...Expand for more