From trinkets, charms to smiles and styles, It can be easy to dismiss the small moments of cringe and joy in life. Being whimsical means to creatively explore different things in life no matter the scenario. Whimsy is also being spontaneous such as dancing vigorously in public while listening to music or role-playing as a different person to strangers. The Union sent out reporters Wednesday, May 14, to ask the ECC community their viewpoint on how to channel their inner whimsical ways!
Neptune Haynes, 24, English major, student worker at social justice center
“I’m the happiest when I’m playing Dungeons and Dragons with my friends. It’s a chance to collaborate and storytell with my friends. I’m usually a pink Tiefling Bard with horns.”
DJ Edralin, 21, sociology major
“Games make me whimsical. Quips make me whimsical as well. To be whimsical is having the confidence to be weird.”
Isabella Canales, 20, storyboard student
“I enjoy being Whimsical! By the way I express myself, Like my aesthetic and art. Also the way I dress. [whimsy means] Just being true to yourself and being very happy and expressive.”
Angeline Hua, 20, general studies major
“[what makes me whimsical is] Being in the table top club and just playing with friends. Being Whimsical means enjoying every moment.”
MC Harris, 18, photography major
“Whimsical means to be a goof ball and crazy and enjoying life and watching stupid [expletive] on Tik Tok.”
Rigo Nolasco, 67, freshman, music major
“I’m happiest when I see my granddaughter.”
Jose Bojorquez, 35, part-time ECC librarian
“The little things, being at home with my wife and cats, just relaxing on Sundays. That makes me happy.”
Ian Salcido, 19, photography major
“In the campus library it’s very relaxing and quiet. Skating is my way around. I like feeling the air in my face. I like making people smile and capturing their happiest moments, I hope to make it into a career.”
Hamid Ala, Alumna and ECC choir member
“I’m happiest when I’m making music and when people like you come up to me and you have to make your own happiness in life.”
Krissi Posada, 20, political science major
“I really like look into journaling prompts and start journaling away…Maybe I ended up spending like two hours writing something. I love to do last minute dates with my girlfriends, or like going to do little last minute coffee stops…I feel like you’ll always try a new flavor, a drink, a new pastry.”
Shaily Tuquer, 22, psychology major
“That’s so gen z, it means not being afraid to be cringe or embarrassing. [I enjoy] Spending time with family.”
Andrew Cabrera, 19, Sophomore, business administration major
“Happiest when I’m surrounded with people I love and care for.”
Jason Murphy, 20, photography major
“I’ll be walking on the street, and I don’t really care what people think, so I’ll just be like dancing as I’m walking and stuff, I have a little pep in my stuff.”
Arlyn Antonio, 21, Ministry member
“having the highest form of happiness. [is what being whimsy means to me]”
The Union staff writers, Ana Gamez, Isaac Ramirez and Michelle Claire Pentreath and Intern Christian Alexander contributed to this Campus Viewpoint.
