My ARTdossier by Claudia Agüero https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam Made with joy en-us 2018-10-11 15:17:59 UTC 2026-01-23 08:47:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png Getting to Know Claudia clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292476355 Hello there!
My name is Claudia Valeria, but you can just call me Claudia. I'm originally from Peru and I currently live in Barcelona, Spain since 11 years ago, when my family and I moved here. We are a 5-member-family: my parents, two brothers and I, the oldest. I turned 19 this last 5th August and I'm studying my second year of career! I love maths and that's why I'm studying Statistics at the University of Barcelona. Here is BEAUTIFUL: the weather, the people, the landscape and the sea. We also have a rich culture in this part of Spain. We speak two official languages: Spanish and Catalan. I cannot explain how blessed I've been for having been raised in a dual cultural environment--between the Peruvian and Spanish/Catalan cultures. The best of this is you can joy the best from each one! One of the consequences of that is that I'm bilingual, which drives me to say I do love languages. In fact, from time ago I'm working on mastering a third one: English. Besides this, other hobbies or talents I got are dancing and sports. I dance since I was very little, my mom bears testimony of that, and although I've never taken dance classes, I can say I'm not bad at all.

Beliefs-wise, another interesting fact about me is that I'm a Christian. Indeed, I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the April 30 of 2017, when I was baptized. My life changed from my conversion, and I can say that there's no other thing that brings me more joy than the Restored Gospel and knowing my Savior, Jesus Christ. It is truly a blessing to know this things, for as you can imagine, I had to learn and study before came to the knowledge I know now. So representatives of the Lord brought me this good news and taught me about all this marevelous works and truths back in time. Because of this, I have a strong desire to serve a mission--a volunteering of 2 or 1 year and a half to invite others to come unto Christ-- in July 2019! That's one of the biggest goals I have by now, however, isn't the only one. I have so many other goals I want to achieve before leaving, but you'll dicover them as long as you keep reading My Wall. All in good time.

XOXO

Claudia
]]> 2018-10-14 01:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292476355 My Wall: This is Who I Am clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292479236 The aim/purpose of this wall]]> 2018-10-14 01:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292479236 What are The Articles of Faith clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292479372 The Articles of Faith outline 13 basic points of belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Prophet Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor, in response to Mr. Wentworth's request to know what members of the Church believed. They were subsequently published in Church periodicals. They are now regarded as scripture and included in the Pearl of Great Price.

The #13 is my favourite because describes what a true disciple of Jesus Christ is or strives to be. For this reason, all these attributes are some of my New Year's Eve annual goals :)

Here the scripture linked to the word 'We' at the beginning of the article bellow: Phillipians 4:8]]> 2018-10-14 01:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292479372 This I Believe: The Articles of Faith clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292502535 2018-10-14 08:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/292502535 Little Personal Journal clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/293082436 This last Sunday I met with my bishop and he could interview me to obtain my temple recomendation. Ah! And now I have it, finally! I'm thrilled and thankful at the same time for now being able to go to this holy place. Oh, wait. 'What is a temple?' you might be wondering. Well, I'll explain you soon (in the next post) :D

Mon, October 14]]> 2018-10-15 21:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/293082436 WRITING: This I Believe clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/293686896 Hi! Here I'll be posting the final version of a writing I'm working on now. It's titled 'This I Believe' in which I explain why I do believe in the good faith of others. Meanwhile, you have this lovely post, and all the hype! haha]]> 2018-10-17 05:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/293686896 My Son is a Fanatic: My Impresions clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/293687353 I'm gonna start saying that I really enjoyed reading this story. The plot-twist about all the secretism that involved Parvez's son, the thought-provoking sights given from a religious perspective, the writer's style, the whole evolution of the main characters, and the open ending made this story a delight.

To briefly sum up the story, the scenareo is placed in a 3-member-family house from Pakistan in London city. Parvez, the father, a busy night cabbie with barely time for family, and whose relationship with a prostitute is closer than with his own wife, tries to fit in the West culture by abandoning his old traditions and religion. His son, Ali, is a young adult who used to be a good student and a normal guy, but now starts acting suspeciously from the most deep secretism. Due to this, Parvez and Bettina--the intelligent Parvez' friend that frequent the dark streets at night with high heels, make up and tight clothes--, will work together to discover the mistery his son is hidding.

First of all, despite being a fanatic, I must say I agree to a certain extend with Ali's opinion. I think that most of the values have been lost, that the world is getting more and more corrupted by men iniquity. I think that there's so much confusion in the world, so many deceiving voices talking to us about what is morally acceptable that people don't know what to believe; voices saying that true liberty means no limits for human behavior and that there's nothing else after this mortal life--and wherefore, no eternal consequences. Indeed, I believe that nowadays man wrongly seeks happiness in the easy, vain and instant pleasure, which most of the times is morally incorrect. However, as Alma, an ancient prophet of the Book of Mormon, said to his son "wickedness never was happiness."
Isaiah prophesied that there will be the time in where people will call evil good, and good evil. And this is clearly the time Isaiah was referring to. We live in a world of chaging rules, in where the truth and the justice seems to be different depending on the eyes of the holder, in a world full of contention, sorrow and abobinations because of the wrong exercise of men's agency.

Secondly, I'd highlight the main characthers' evolution along the story. In the beginning, we're told how Parvez set aside his religious and tradition lifestyle and replaced it for other western customs and habbits. Ali, in contrast, sees himself overwelmed by the European standards that turns into a religious radical. However, close to the end, we ]]> 2018-10-17 05:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/293687353 What Preaching the Gospel Means clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/296104793 This week I'm readind lessons 13 and 14 of the Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual. I loved the words from elder Tom L. Perry here about declaring the Gospel to the world, which concerns me as a latter-day saint, and even more if I want to serve a mission :)]]> 2018-10-23 17:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/296104793 READING: Diagnosing & Treating clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/296699333 Here, Thomas Plummer offers various methods of "treatment" for those who do not think for themselves. Certainly there are many ways of becoming a deeper and more independent thinker. 
After reading it, I'd encourage anybody to have it a look. Despite being quite long, it's worth to read it. Without a doubt, it's highly recommended.]]> 2018-10-24 21:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/296699333 Scripture of the Day clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/296792441 Located in the Book of Mormon:]]> 2018-10-25 06:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/296792441 Little Personal Journal clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/297059983 Today, in class, my English teacher asked me to share if I was agree that this time would be recalled as the golden age of man kind. I first stated that I didn't have a clear inclination to share, but after I went on saying that it might be remembered as such due to the several and important breakthroughs that had taken place during this period. However, I wasn't able to answer if I would consider this days as the golden times. Or in other words, if my perspective of the future was negative or hopeful.The point is that I was so focused on guessing what people from the future would think about this century--trying to find events in which base my arguments on--that i didn't stopped to think for a moment in what I already believe and think thereof. I said I had no idea what to expect from the tomorrow, but I actually have an opinion concerning this. Since I get aware of this, I couldn't pay attention in class. I found myself lost, wondering how could I have forgotten the sight I have of the comming days. It was less than 3 minutes, but that briefly time has driven me to analyse and ponder about the whys and hows made this possible. Anyway, it isn't a big deal, actually. I must admit I got a little nervous when I couldn't find the right words to express myself properly. However, I still wonder if Carlos asked me this question in purpose becasue was interested in listening my response. As long as he has reviewed our Personal Profiles, he must have known that I'm a Christian, but I think I will never know it, haha.

Thu, October 25]]> 2018-10-25 16:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/297059983 General Conference Oct 2018 clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/297746397 BE NOT TROUBLED
By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

We will “be not troubled” because when we stand with the Lord and stand for His principles and His eternal plan, we are standing on holy ground.

"Fear not to do good" is what I try always to apply, but sometimes it might be difficult to not fear. Elder Roland teach us through the account of Elisha in 2 Kings (in the Bible) that as long as we stay on the covenant path, we need not fear; "for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”1

The Lord is with us, mindful of us and blessing us in ways only He can do.

Wherefore, He command us to "be of good cheer, and do not fear."2, "for [His] perfect love casteth out all fear.”3

1. 2 Kings 6:16
2. Doctrine and Covenants 68:6
3. Moroni 8:16

The image bellow drives you to the video talk (and transcript). :D
]]> 2018-10-28 13:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/297746397 HILLARIOUS: Halloween clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/299611005 This is hillarious! If you enjoy this sitcome, you're gonna love this scene from sesson 12. It reminded me to what we learned the last day in class about the origin of Halloween's name--Sheldon explains it at the beginnig of the video. (I'd recomend to turn on the captions)
Happy all hallows eve!]]> 2018-11-01 22:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/299611005 WRITING: Discussion Board 01 clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/300114654 2018-11-03 21:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/300114654 WRITING: DISCUSSION BOARD 02 clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/300114732 2018-11-03 21:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/300114732 HILLARIOUS clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/302211773 This cracked me up! (Look Alma 41:10-11)]]> 2018-11-08 17:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/302211773 SPECIAL BYU-PATHWAY BROADCAST clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/302342500 Here I leave some of my notes from rewatching/studing the Pathway devotional we saw during the Thursday Gathering on Nov, 8. It lasts 1h 13 min, but it's soooo good. :)]]> 2018-11-08 21:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/302342500 READING: Support for Writing clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/304440379 Reading some advice and writing guidelines for improving your essays never hurts. So, here we go, an extended but really useful and easy-going text to become a good writer. Personally, I think I'm an awful writer, so now you understand how I ended here... Enjoy!]]> 2018-11-14 17:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/304440379 BYU-Pathway Worldwide Devotional with Sister Oscarson clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306014846 The little devotional is titled "Unexpected blessings", in which sister Oscarson explains us how more than 30 years after she left school to take care of her growing family, she made the desition to go back to collage at the age of 52. She is one of the living examples of the importance of education and of the unexpected blessings that he that seeks learning receives.]]> 2018-11-19 17:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306014846 Little Personal Jornal clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306078663 Finally, I went to the temple this last friday! It's been several months since I wanted to attempt the temple. We sett out at 10pm and arrived there around 5:30 am  the next day. After locking our luggage and changing our clothes, I could go for a stroll around the temple and its little garden. It's BEAUTIFUL outdoors, and it's even nicer inside. We did work and rest there the whole morning until after dinner. It was my first time in the temple and I couldn't leave without a picture--I took loads, in fact-- so here's one of my favourites. :D 

Fri, November 9]]> 2018-11-19 19:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306078663 HILLARIOUS clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306238942 Stay away. We don't want you around, haha.]]> 2018-11-20 08:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306238942 Our body clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306239838 Elder Bednard's talk to BYU students.]]> 2018-11-20 08:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/306239838 General Conference Oct 2018 clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/307549057 TAKING UPON OURSELVES THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST


]]> 2018-11-25 19:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/307549057 READING: Do it Better! clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/308686565 This was a really good reading. I definitely enjoyed it. It contains a classic but beautiful lesson: "reading is the way out of ignorance, and the road to achievement."
I think the story is about reaching our potential by being diligent in good habits. This reading reminds me the teachings of President Oaks in a General Conference, in which he says "Some things are better than good, and these are the things that should command priority attention in our lives." As children of God, we have the capacity to learn about anything and be great proffessionals. We just need to do our part, studying, and working diligently. ]]> 2018-11-28 10:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/308686565 Little Personal Journal clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/312482754 This Friday in Institute, talking about section 68: 25–28, in which is given the revelation that parents are commanded to teach the gospel to their children, we read this fragment from Elder Todd Christofferson's talk (Moral Discipline, general conference, 2009). I felt so identify with this because what elder Christofferson states bellow (in the pic) was the answer I received from my parents when I asked them why they never taught me anything about the gospel. I didn't know they were believers until I told them I met a couple of lovely guys in a suit that stopped me in the street and asked me about my believes and about God. It was then when they introduced me that they were memebers of the Church those misionaries where talking about, that they actually met in the church. I couldn't believe it. It was so weird to me, because I didn't rememeber a time they taught me about God or any gospel principle-- due to my parents left the church right after I was born because of external causes and circumstance, and therefore, my brothers and I didn't grow up knowing of it.
 
It's clear that the only way to teach a child to excersise their agency is teaching them about the truth liberty and how to reach it. Otherwise, the adversary isn't going to let them choose between doing good or bad; he will approach them agressively to lead them to captivity and have dominion over them, because he seeks also the misery of all mankind. Luckily, 17 years after, I accepted the gospel and joined the only and true church of Jesus Christ over the face of the earth. But that happy ending isn't a reality for everyone in the same circumstances. I actually had to learn by my own experience that "wickedness never was happiness".

As parents in Zion, we have the responsability to teach our children this principles and eternal truths. Though we will not be guilty or responsable of the sins of our kids, we will be held accountable by the Lord if we did our best for teaching them in righteouness.

Sat, December, 8]]> 2018-12-08 10:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/312482754 Scripture of the Day clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/312786552 The Lord "slack" his coming because He wants everyone to be save, that any should perish in the last day.
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Pd. Longsiffering means patient]]> 2018-12-10 06:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/312786552 READING: One Piece clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/315844698 Might this count as a reading exercise? I'm rewatching One Piece (anime) subtitled in Eng since 2-3 months ago eeeeveryday. I came acrossed with this line, that I didn't even remember, and I loved it. I had to take a screenshot of it.

Pd. It's funny when you're watching the episode and realize that the subtitles are in Eng and you're reading them with "effortless", lol.

Peu de foto: Bon-chan, Mugi(wara)-chan's friend, a pirate i transvestit. (I love that word. It's so funny xD) *]]> 2018-12-19 13:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/315844698 HILLARIOUS clauvav https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/316559082 LDS families be like...]]> 2018-12-23 15:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/clauvav/ThisisWhoIam/wish/316559082