theONELIGHTPROJECT

we are a family of light workers.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Teji Kapadia (@tkay10)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Hey! I'm Teji (Tay-jee), a 25 year old Indian girl from Rancho Cucamonga but currently residing in a beautiful old Victorian in San Francisco with my best friend and our cat. I have a degree in Linguistics, a passion for Design and a career in Marketing. I have an unhealthy obsession with the rain, dancing, my car, and hot cheetos. I consider myself a free bird and LOVE to travel, for any reason; I try not to revisit the same locations twice. I also have the BEST people in my corner, I have no idea how I got so lucky with the amazing group of people that support me constantly, especially my older brother.

2. Do you consider yourself a good role model? 

I think being called a role model is one of the highest honors someone could receive. When I think of my role  models; my brother (Kavi), my college mentor (Imani), Audrey Hepburn… I like to think that they are my role models in all the ways. They're upstanding individuals who make the people around them better, the society they live in better and are kicking butt in their professional lives. To me, being a role model means being a well rounded person who may make some mistakes, but can acknowledge that and get back on path. I can only hope to be a role model to others as they are to me...

I am constantly working to be better but I think I am on my way to being a good role model, sometimes it's better to "do as I say, not as I do"  and not  "monkey see, monkey do" type of a situation. Ha. I started participating in mentoring roles in high school, then became a UC Santa Cruz Resident Assistant (I became the mom/big sis of over 140 people, with the help of a CO-RA) and eventually started a mentoring program at the Boys & Girls Club in SF. The kids I met during my RA years are people I now consider my best friends and even though I'm not longer officially their RA, I still feel as though I fill that role in their lives. But in general, I tend to be the mom in my social groups…which I love.

3. What is currently in your mind, at this very moment? 

My trip to Canada! I am going on a mini getaway up to Seattle, Vancouver and Whistler for a few days! I have  never been and am excited about not having cell data out, there-a full disconnect. And that the day I come back, I'll be starting a new career at an AMAZING company, I'm beyond ecstatic. UHMM and the fact that I was overzealous at Ikea the other day and thought I bought my room a "house plant" but when I put it in my room I realized it's a tree/bush and it's HUGE. I'm currently in bed staring at it figuring out how to move my furniture around for this hilarious new addition. Ha, it's really funny actually. Oh, and taxes. boo.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

ATE KRIS! I love the Nocon sisters, they've always been such bad a** women and I started seeing Ate Kris post 11.11 #theonelightproject captions and I became immediately interested. I've always oddly been into catching the clock at 11.11, in fact most friends think I've set an alarm to go off (I haven't!). I checked out their IG page, the hashtag and the Tumblr and fell in love with the concept.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

I think theONELIGHTPROJECT is amazing. I love the idea of connecting everyone, regardless of where/who/what, twice a day. I have a lot of health problems and there are some days/weeks, like last week, that I'm on bed rest and lonely as hell but for those two times a day I feel like I'm in a social environment interacting with TONS of people. I can click on the hashtag and see what everyone is doing and for that time, forget my problems. I really want/hope this will get bigger and bigger. Life is crazy man, seriously insane, and sometimes you just need need to slow down and breathe-11.11 is perfect for that. 

Much love to theONELIGHTPROJECT family <3

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Rachelle Wico (@just_rach)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Rachelle (however it's pronounced Rachel).  I'm roughly 5'0" short, and I enjoy taking long walks on the beach and - I'm just kidding. Actually, that's a tough one to answer.  For the most part, I don't like describing myself.  Maybe it's due to the fact that I discover something new about myself daily.  In a nutshell, I'm a mom, a daughter, a friend, a nurse, a jiu jitsu practitioner, and an instagrammer.  I'm a tad boring and uneventful, I'd say.

2. What would you do in life, if you didn't need to work for money? 

If I didn't have to work for money, I would travel around the world, experience a variety of cultures,  and capture shots of amazing places.  I love love love to take pictures, and I'm a sucker for a gorgeous view.  Furthermore, I would probably also be in school to further my education.  Knowledge is power, and it's something no one can ever take away from you.

3. Give us a visual, and fill in the blank: "When I dance, I look like ______!" 

Beyonce (in my head) but in actuality probably a chicken without a head.  For the most part, I just feel the beat of the music and let my body just go with it.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

Initially, I saw theONELIGHTPROJECT hashtag on my friend, Jason's, instagram post.   I had asked him what it meant, and became intrigued when he described it to me.  I later met Kara, (aka founder of OLP),  and the rest is herstory. <<< see what I did right there? =)

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

TheONELIGHTPROJECT to me, is a movement unifying people all over the world, twice a day at exactly 11:11, to share with others an image of what they are seeing, doing, thinking, or feeling at that given moment.  In my perspective, it's a great way to bring individuals together and connecting with others via images.  A picture really is worth a thousand words.  The OLP is a way we share a piece of ourselves to other individuals while also reflecting on another person's vision through their eyes.  I'm thankful I discovered OLP, and am glad to be part of such a wonderful movement.  Kudos, Kara!

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Haley Castillo (@haleycastillo24)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Haley. I’m a nineteen year old college student going to school for my nursing degree. I am currently still finishing up my prerequisites, about three more classes to go and I can finally join the nursing program (wish me luck)J. I am probably one of the most forgiving people you will ever meet. My sister Kelsey is my best friend and always be! We are so close and I’m grateful for her always being there for me. I have a cat named Kopa who I absolutely adore and to all who follow me on Instagram, you know what I’m talking about! Haha. I love my life and wouldn’t change anything; otherwise I wouldn’t be the person who I am today.

2. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? 

I would be twenty-two. Considering I got married right when I turned eighteen years old, I appear a lot more mature than any other nineteen year old.

3. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? 

If I hadn’t seen the movie “Blackfish”, I would’ve probably said a dolphin trainer, but ever since I saw how cruel the sea animals get treated, I guess I would have to say nursing.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I keep seeing my second family use the hashtag theONELIGHTPROJECT. At first I just kept scrolling through my IG feed, but then noticed it getting increasingly popular and ended up clicking on the link and I was hooked!

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

I think it’s so awesome that twice a day everyone just stops what they are doing for the moment and donates themselves to each other. It’s really cool to be able to see what so many others are doing at 11:11.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Jhay Castillo (@jhay_castillo24)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Well, I'm a 23 year old golf enthusiast trying to make it in the business after I graduate from the Golf Academy of America. Family over everything! ;)

2. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? 

I would be 26, that seems like a good age...

3. If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would you say? 

I guess I would probably tell them that if you discipline your mind, the body follows.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

From my family!

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

To me, it's all about connecting with everyone out there and feeling that I'm a part of something bigger than myself. It reminds me to pick my head up every once in a while to just take everything in and enjoy it!

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Julian Augustine Diaz (@augustin_diaz)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am a 22 year old college student from Las Vegas, Nevada. I was raised in a very traditional household and I still uphold many of those traditions of a Cradle Catholic and Hispanic. I am very fortunate for those in my life and what I currently have. However, this would have not been possible if it was not for these trials and tribulations that I have been faced with. I am a firm believer that challenges and controversy builds character. It is at that moment of hardship when you truly know who you are as a person, what you value, and how you see the world as. I live inspire and breathe for inspiration.

2. What do you consider your most important event of your life so far? 

The most important event of my life was when I walked out on my father. My father, an alcoholic and methamphetamine addict chose a lifestyle of darkness and deceit over our family in 2001. My parents got divorced and I was manipulated into believing that I would be better off living with him. He fed my mind with ideas of a great future and filled my heart with hate for my mother. Years passed, years filled with poverty, insecurity, drugs, booze, and a fear of death or going hungry. Long story short, one day I decided I had a enough; my father was going through withdrawals and he was violent. Tossing and turning with pupils as wide as nickels, he was mumbling and screaming viciously. He then began threatening me to go get "stuff" for his fix. I knew it was my only chance to get away, to escape this lifestyle, and to live to see a brighter day. I ran away and kept running until I my feet could not do anymore running. I reached a payphone and called my brother and pleaded for help. Several minutes later my mother picked me up, and til this day she is my everything. She has given me life and the tools to build a future for myself. I would not be where I am if it was not for her. This is the most important event of my life.

3. Who currently has the most influence in your life? 

I would have to say my brother. He has guided me through many of my most difficult times and has always been a role model to me. We are so much a like and that is why I can confide in him and trust that he will always have the right words to put me back on my feet.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about the OLP through a friend I met on Tumblr. It turned out we also attended the same college, so after many conversations we finally met up. It was an awkward dinner, but we eventually broke the ice. Since then we were tight as ever and I can honesty say that I considered a best friend. Thank you Dani for opening me up to such a thing as the OLP!

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

I would like to say that the video is brilliant. It is exactly what I thought of the OLP when I first was introduced to it. It exemplifies unity, a way to communicate to others; whether through similarities, differences, inspiration, etc.  I like the idea of it because it gives me an opportunity to reach out to others, connect, and really think about the message they are conveying or wish to get out. It is beautiful and supported by beautiful people!

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Giancarlo Marquez Jr. (@gcmarquezjr)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Hello all, my name is Giancarlo Marquez Jr. but I usually just go by Gian (pronounced "John") and I am 25 years young going on 26 years. I entered this world on the 23rd of January in 1988 and a lot has changed since then lol. Well, for starters, I'm a mama's boy and everything that I do, I do in hopes of making my mother proud. I'm passionate about boxing and poetry and I enjoy martial arts movies, dance circles, and reading anything I can get my hands on. My mother tells me I'm Filipino but I truly believe I'm Mexican...

2. If you could sit down with your 15-year-old self, what would you tell him? 

Keep practicing and one day, you'll win your high school talent show with those dance moves. Stay inspired, remain humble and most importantly, FOCUS! And PLEASE join the wrestling team!

3. If you could choose your own life decisions, would you keep the ones you have? 

I wouldn't change a thing. The circumstances and hardships that I faced are what made me the person I am today and I believe that a champion mentality is being able to not only deal with, but OVERCOME the obstacles that one is dealt. Adversity builds character and without struggles, one will not know nor appreciate success.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I remember scrolling through IG one day and seeing a friend's post with #TheOneLightProject hashtag and me being the curious person that I am, I clicked the tag and the rest was history. A year later, I attend an event at Sevilla's for Kara's birthday and now here we are, enjoying this moment. Lol

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

Unity in diversity. Self-expression through vision, to capture and show what you see and share your ideas and thoughts without worrying about standards or critique. To accept all and ridicule none. Many minds, ONE light...

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Joey Rapan (@_jooowweeee)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

For starters, my Name is Joey Rapan; I was born in La Mirada, Ca, but grew up in Norwalk. I am part Mexican and Part Filipino. I’m 22; going on 23 in a couple weeksJ I am a full time student at Cerritos College, studying Psychology, transferring next spring to either UCI or CSUF. My hobbies are hanging out with my friends, I’m very sociable; I love going out to the movies, bowling, clubs, anything that gets me out of the house lol I’m a huge video games, music and movie nerd. I just love enjoying life and enjoy the company of my dear friends.

2. What are you passionate about? 

Wow, I never really thought to myself “what am I passionate about???” lol well I have a passion for Psychology. I just love learning about why people behave a certain way.  Also, in my field of Clinical psych, I’m passionate about helping others, for example helping those with mental disorders.

3. Music junkie? What is your current 'go-to' station on Pandora? 

Oh I’m a huge music junkie, my Pandora is filled with different stations, different decades and genres; ranges from Metal to hip hop to pop to jazz to oldies. If I had to pick one, my go to would be 80’s station; I’m a 90’s baby, but I LOVE me some 80’s music.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about it from one of my great friends, Gelin. I would see her IG, and I saw her hashtags, and I asked her about it. She told me about what it meant, and I loved the idea and started doing it.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

To me, it means “Unity”. We just take a minute out our day, twice a day, and just capture a moment in our life and share it with others. Everyone can see what we see as an individual, because sometimes we don’t stop and look around to appreciate life. Now, whenever I do it, I can appreciate what’s in front of me, even if it’s a picture of food lol I’m happy that I get to be a part of this loving family

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Camille Cruz (@itscamie)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Well to start it of my name is camille cruz. I am a 27 years old was born in the Philippines but left when I was 1yrs old and was raised in Washington, so I pretty much don't remember what the Philippines looks like but hope one day I can go back and visit my moms side of the family and get to know all my cousins, titos and titas who I didn't meet personally but kept in contact thru Facebook and Skype. I'm a full time salaried manager/ full time mother to my 7 yrs old daughter Chrystelle-Maree. On my spare time or days off I spend majority of my time with Chrystelle and just do whatever with her either if it's to draw, color, sing, dance or anything she would want to do. Our most favorite thing to do together is go shopping because we all know girls love to go shopping :) . But yeah other then that I pretty much enjoy everything about my life because I have very supported family, very supportive boyfriend and my daughter who's my inspiration  so I can't really ask for more.

2. Happy New Year! Thank you for being OLP's 1st feature of 2014! What is your motive this year, and what do you hope to accomplish? 

Happy 2014!! I feel very overwhelmed to be OLPS 1st feature of 2014.... Like I'm so speechless thank you. My motive this year for 2014 is to have a healthy life meaning eating more fruits and vegetables and we all know everyone's resolution is to lose weight :) but this year I have to push myself to do it instead of slacking off and not doing it when I tell myself I would. I gotta put my foot down and say I can do it because it's for my health to and I'm doing it for myself and not for any other people. What I hope to accomplish this year is I guess to lose lots of weight and get toned and to move out of our current house to a bigger and better house so we wouldn't have to deal with my relatives as our landlord. And just to accomplish all the things I wanted to accomplish and the previous years.

3. OLPing from Seattle, tell us something about this city that we can't get anywhere else. 

The one thing about Seattle that other cities can't get anywhere else hmmm.....that's a really good question yet there's more then one thing I can think of about Seattle but there's one in particular that I don't think other cities have is a hidden alley called Seattle Gum Wall, behind pike place market were the entire wall is covered in chewing gum and some that are even spelled out with words or made out of a shape. If ever you guys plan to visit Seattle you guys should check it out yes it may sound gross and disgusting but a lot of tourists goes and visits that wall of gum and leaves there mark :)

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about theonelightproject from the most talented person I know, Kara herself :)

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

After seeing the first video, theonelightproject means to me is taking just a few seconds of your time and stoping whatever you doing at 11:11to take a picture of what's infront of you and sharing it with the world. From what I believe with the overall message of #theonelightproject conveys is if we can just stop for a few seconds each day of our lives to participate in donating ourselves thru a pictures that is one step closer in coming together and being as one big happy family.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Miren Cancio (@mirenc)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I've been on Earth for 15 years trying to live life to the fullest. I spend most of my time with friends and family. I love to dance, play music and write songs. My goal is to go to major in Hotel Restaurant Management and minor music. Also, I like to dress classy for no apparent reason.

2. Is there anything you're FREAKISHLY good at? 

I'd say I'm not freakishly good at anything, because my life's not over. I have more years to become FREAKISHLY good at something I love to do. But, most people say I'm freakishly good at music and dancing, I hope I could be good at playing music and dancing since they were my hobbies since I was a kid.

3. Seeing as how this year's coming to an end, what have you decided will be your most urgent priority for 2014? 

My most urgent priority for 2014 is to keep myself studious an busy minded, during 2013 I've been slacking off on school work and any job I have to accomplish.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard of theONELIGHTPROJECT from a good friend of mine named Korbie, he told all of our friends to follow theONELIGHTPROJECT.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

theONELIGHTPROJECT means to unify different people from different areas. I see theONELIGHTPROJECT as a way for everyone to connect in a way they never thought of connecting with other people.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Korbie Sevilla (@korbohh)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

For starters, my name is Korbie Sevilla. I've been on this organic spaceship for about a dime and a nickel. I digg a plethora of tunes and It just so happens that I play the saxophone. I'm also a firm believer in alien life as well as Atlantis, and greatly influenced by Carl Sagan and Nikola Tesla. I've also always wanted to go through a Psychedelic Experience.

2. What goal do you want to accomplish in your life time? 

Truthfully, I'd like to accomplish something concerning the nature of humanity. To sum it up, it would be beyond dope to be one of the individuals responsible for bringing in a new era of thinking. Or I'd like to be an archaeologist hahah.

3. What is the one thing for which you would like to be remembered after your death? 

Not an easy question hahah. When my time is up, I would just like to be remembered as a ordinary individual playing my role in humanity.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I actually heard about the project through my sister.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

I see theONELIGHTPROJECT as a source of uniformity. It's a modest program trying to convey a message of "oneness." In other words I perceive the message as a system fundamental to reconnecting a population.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Abigail Echiverri (@hihiabicakes)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am a communication major working towards my goals and one who can capture the hearts of many through singing and speaking.

2. What is going to be carved on your (hypothetical) tombstone? 

"Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example" -Mary Shelley; Frankenstein

3. What are you STARVING for? 

I'm starving for knowledge in the sense that I want to truly understand everything in all it's complexity. Inner peace in the sense of accepting my faults to its full extent and creating serenity in my soul. Love in the sense of finding passion for something and/or someone. Finding a love that can stand through it all.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about theONELIGHTPROJECT from the mama of OLP herself, Kara, through her posts and my curiosity.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

theONELIGHTPROJECT means unity. It means taking out those 2 simple minutes in life to capture the moment, appreciate it, and share it with the world.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Eugene Carbonel (@juicygene)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Eugene but my friends call me Euie, Juicy, Juicer. Kinda hard to describe myself so you'd have to just hang out with me to find out.

2. Finish the rap lyric: My round pizza comes in a square box // _____ 

I hit so hard ill knock you off out ya socks! BOOM!!!

3. Thoughts: Should vegetarians eat animal crackers? 

Yea cause they are just crackers it's not that serious.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

From this gorgeous lady by the name of Kara.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

To me theONELIGHTPROJECT means is that no matter where you are in the world when 11:11 comes around you have a chance to see thru the eyes of a total stranger of what they are seeing.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Perla Figueroa (@le_pearl)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

First of all my name is Perla everyone calls me Perla. Lol. I have a funny personality as you can read. I have the most lovable, caring, and humble family I can ever ask for. One of my favorite pets of all is my mix german Shepard dog, Tito. He's the most amazing, bratty, big fur ball and we both wrestle time to time. I enjoy nature at its finest. I love taking memorable pictures. I'm the most outgoing person you can ever meet in public. :)

2. What is the one thing you are deeply proud about, but would never put into your resume? 

I'm proud of what I have become through out the years and what I am most proud of is my ability to make everyone smile when they are blue.

3. If you had a personal anthem, or theme song... What would it be and why? 

My personal anthem will be Katy Perry "Roar" why? Because I don't put up with the bs. Been through a lot in my life and became stronger then ever.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

The one that told me about theONELIGHTPROJECT was my lovely man of mine, Santiago Galindo through instagram.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

I do now understand what theONELIGHTPROJECT is all about. It's another way to stay connected through out the world. In what the human eye sees everyday and capture it through memorable pictures. Sometimes we do forget that we are all surrounded with life and we must cherish it. This is a great idea to stay connected nation wide. Many thankus theONELIGHTPROJECT.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Sheril Kristin Cunamay (@sherilkristin)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Hmm what is there to share.. Well first of all I may be the happiest person you will ever meet in your life. I'm a quarter of a century years old as of the 24th of November, and have the face of a 12 year old, or so I've been told lol. Born on the Air Force base is Langley, Virginia. I have the most amazing boyfriend a girl could ever ask for! He has such a big heart. My mommadukes name is Erica, fahzhas name is Edd, and I'm the middle child of 5. Having two sisters and two brothers has been very rewarding...and challenging!  I moved around a lot when I was younger due to my dad being in the air force so I never really got the chance to have childhood friends that I could really keep in touch with. But I did enjoy meeting new people which would probably explain my extra bubbliness when it comes to meeting new faces.

2. If you could travel to any part of the world, where would it be, and why? 

My dream is to travel to SPAIN!! The culture and the history itself is so rich and amazing. Looking at the pictures and reading about Spain made me fall in love with how beautiful God created that country. I've already decided that that's where I'm going to honeymoon. My future husband has no say in it at all hahaha.

3. Have you ever had a moment in your life that changed its whole direction? 

Yea, I guess you could say I did have a moment in life where it changed its whole direction. It was about two years ago, I was just cruisin' through life when I found out that suddenly my mom, step dad and little brother had to take off to the Philippines to live there because of some financial issues here in the states. And that was about the time God took my best friend Nisey to be with Him in heaven. I've had to really force myself to grow up that year, but I'm very thankful for going through that experience because I've learned a lot about myself and what I was capable of doing of how strong I am!

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about theONELIGHTPROJECT through my caassin Kara ! Even tho we're only related through marriage lol. I kept seeing her post on Instagram and hashtagging theONELIGHTPROJECT and saw that many people kept asking her what it was. That's how I learned.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

That video is amazing! theONELIGHTPROJECT to me means having the ability to share with so many people around the world what it is that I am doing or thinking about at that moment around 11:11. I love clicking the OLP hashtag to see other peoples pictures. But really, I LOVE that you all took this time to create something that people could connect with where we could take one minute out of our day, twice a day to "donate ourselves to each other... To promote one light through visualization."

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Dino Espinosa (@deeknow)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am a Japanese/Chinese looking Filipino with an Italian first name and a Spanish last name. That is what I usually tell people if they want a short answer. However, here is the important facts about me. My name is Dino Arnaldo Trinidad Espinosa. I was born in the Philippines and moved to America when I was 6 years old. I have two loving parents and I am the youngest of the three Espinosa brothers. I am an uncle of 3 beautiful nieces and one handsome nephew. I am one of the Trinicousins (number 13). I have a career in graphic design and I love what I do. Once we are friends I will treat you as family and my family will always come first in my life.

2. What is the #1-played song in your iPod? 

My iPod has so much random music in it that i actually had to go to my iTunes to check the music count. My iTunes says the number one and two songs I've listen to are "Kill" and "Work" by Jimmy Eat World. But I would like to say that the third song on that list is probably the most accurate. The third song on the list is "Runnin'" by The Pharcyde. I usually start all my running (my regular daily runs and half marathons) with this song. My iPod is very inaccurate about what kind of music I listen to because I listen to everything. Beatles and any song-writing artist are probably the most played on my iTunes. I am currently in love with Corrine Bailey Rae's music.

3. Drop us some knowledge and spit one of your favorite quotes. 

This is a tough task because there are so many quotes I like and I don't have any favorites because all of them are so good. So let me put them in categories. About art/design: "Reality is for people who lack imagination." -Unknown About career/life: “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful, matters.” -Steve Jobs About life/love: "And in the end, the love you take 
is equal to the love you make"  and "All you need is love." -The Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney About love/God: "You learn how to love God by practicing with loving human beings." -George Harrison

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

From my cousins Ryan Basco and DJ Gabriel. I saw their post on instagram and was so confused and so fascinated. They told to just start posting what I was doing on 11:11 and tag the photos the same way they were. So basically I started posting to theONELIGHTPROJECT because my family told me to and I am glad they did.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

I love the idea of theONELIGHTPROJECT. Everyone seems to be on social media these days but everyone seems to be disconnected and individuals with their own thoughts and ideas on the internet. I think theONELIGHTPROJECT gives us a way to connect and find similarities with different people two times a day. People say "a picture says a thousand words" and with theONELIGHTPROJECT I believe we been writing our generations past, present, and future. Its like we are writing our little autobiography with pictures. And why not write and share our lives with people that wanted to be connected with each other?

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Danielle Ann (@deefrancesca)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Currently 19 years of age & standing tall at 5 feet, ready to take over the world! For now, I reside in Northern Arizona but my heart & my home will always be in OC, California <3 Aspiring sports physical therapist, hoping to be Kobe's son's PT one day, hah! I'm constantly feeding my obsession of Perry the platypus, Disneyland, & Pugs. I'm one of those a capella girls. No, really. I am. A capella is my life! I looooove to sing, play the ukulele, make YT videos like a typical filipina. All that jazzzz. Sometimes I crack jokes that aren't that funny, but I like to think they are. Grey's Anatomy, Once Upon A Time, HIMYM, & Friends is MY LIFE. If you were to ask who the most important person in my life is, I'd probably say my brother. That answer probably won't change for a long time. If we're being completely honest, I don't really have my life figured out. At all. I'm a bit lost & constantly wandering, falling in love with different things & people every day. But what's life without a couple of detours and bumps along the road, right?

2. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? 

The last thing that really made me laugh was something my English professor said. He's so awkward & quirky, i'm basically in love with him. But anyways, he told us about how he stalked someone for 2 months straight in order to get into character to prepare a paper he was writing for his class. The person he stalked confronted him & now they're friends. So that was pretty cool.

3. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?

The last thing that really made me laugh was something my English professor said. He's so awkward & quirky, i'm basically in love with him. But anyways, he told us about how he stalked someone for 2 months straight in order to get into character to prepare a paper he was writing for his class. The person he stalked confronted him & now they're friends. So that was pretty cool.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about theONELIGHTPROJECT through my Ate Kara. She is legit fam to me & I was super stoked about what OLP represented, so I joined the movement (=

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

Super cliche but, I really feel like it's taking those 2 minutes out of the day to stop & smell the roses. Ya know? It's to take time, stop what you're doing, think about what you're doing, or why you're doing it. Some days, it'll be about where you stand physically and another day it'll be about where you stand in your life at that moment. The fantastic thing about theONELIGHTPROJECT is that it's open to interpretation. It can be what you need it to be for you. Those 120 seconds in the day is kind of like a time to vent about a good song, maybe share a dope quote or the breathtaking view in front of you. Sharing whatever that is with a community of people who want to do the same. And there's a lot of beautiful things in this world, but there's nothing quite like finding a group of people who share the same passion as you.

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theONELIGHTPROJECT feature profile: Jessica Aguilar (@guttergreen)

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

You would think that this would be the easiest question considering I am myself... I should be able to tell people who I am but I really can't. Everyday I learn something new about myself and loose myself at the same time. I feel like I am constantly changing and growing but here are some characteristics that have been constant and are true today (LOL).

I like the color green. Bright green, light green, poop green, I like it. I am a curious girl, I'm always asking why and need to get an answer. At times I annoy myself when I let myself down but I get over it pretty quick and try to be a better person. Lastly, I find myself funny, as in I make myself laugh, but also funny looking.

2. Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying? 

I probably would, if I knew how to perform CPR, but because I don't I would try my hardest to find someone who knew how to perform CPR and also call for an ambulance.

3. Thoughts: Are we more free following the rules? Or not following the rules?

I believe we are more free NOT following the rules. Rules are created to confine and control our minds and creativity.

4. How did you hear about theONELIGHTPROJECT?

I heard about theONELIGHTPROJECT through Kara. I follow her on instagram as soon as I saw all her posting and hashtags I was intrigued.

5. After being involved and seeing our first video, what does theONELIGHTPROJECT mean to you now and what’s your perspective on the message we are trying to convey?

To me theONELIGHTPROJECT is two minutes in my life where I can feel connected to others. Even though they are all strangers, even though we have different personalities, beliefs and life styles, in those two minutes none of it matters. We all become one. Idealistically every minute of everyone's life should be like THAT.