Kapamilya Cheer!

We're all set to pray and cheer for my bro who will be taking the bar exam in 4 Sundays of September.  My Mom texted me awhile ago, that she saw my bro's name in Manila Bulletin as one of the 2007 Bar Candidates.  My uncle in US sent me a text message reminding me to support bro in the best way I can. 

Alangan namang ako ang umupo dun at ako ang mag-exam… sayang naman ang tinta ng ballpen… hehehe

Got nervous when I read it.  At times like this, misunderstanding has to be set aside.  Who will act as springboard… except from Kapamilya, isn't it?  Early this morning, I saw his bag.  By tomorrow we will accompany him to Diamond Hotel, I guess… where all the Bedan Barrister will be housed.

Roviel… may the force be with you! God Bless You!  Make your handwriting legible… hehehe

 

Chris, Jun and the rest of the gang…. goodluck! 

Crimson Petals

Last August 28, I joined some friends in Jill's at The Fort to watch Agot Isidro in her special dinner show.  I was the first to come.  While waiting for my pals to arrive, I noticed and smiled when I saw the small glass on the center table with a small candle floating inside and with crimson petals around it.

So I immediately took my pen and a piece of paper and started writing out the words that so spontaneously coming into my mind and gotcha!  I end up falling in love with the lyrics of CRIMSON PETALS… hehehe

No melody yet.. just a 5-minute lyrics… 

Photo courtesy of Chelle  

Signs

 

 

Maybe the absence of signs is the SIGN.

 

I find myself relying constantly on the outcomes of signs I fervently ask.  But lately, I've been puzzled at the question I post because I haven't been receiving any signs at all.

Nakulitan na ba sa akin ang Diyos?  Or shall I stop asking for it…. 

The Prayer

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out if they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. - William James. 

Yesterday, while busy capturing videos of Gretchen Malalad at the Buzz, I got a text message from Big Daddy.  When I heard my cell beeped.  I just opened it, but wasn't able to read it at once because I was holding my camera and at the same time holding my cell, too.

After watching, I went back scrolling the messages I have opened and was surprised to see one that has made me teary eyed…  Somebody loved my songs…

I had all the messages in my inbox moved to another folder leaving that message the only message remaining.  I remembered the night before I finally gave that songs to them.  I was crying all out.  I feel like I'm pushed to my limits and no creative nerves were pulling me off to make one song that would make sense after all… I ran to my room, faced the altar, while I was taking an Indian sit at my bed.  There I cried a lot.   

I had the most heart-warming prayer, sharing and surrender to my God.  That I stayed realizing a purpose that still unknown to me and yet I wasn't seeing anything good at what I'm doing.  I am praying for a gift of miracle and wisdom that somehow God would grant me what I need.

Right before lunch the following morning, I went back to my room, had my keyboard turned on and began dancing to the tunes I had in mind.  The second song I wrote in less than 15 minutes… so spontaneous…

I would just like to take a space out in my blog to thank those who have made me realize… I'm out for something… Had it not for them, I would have totally left Music in my life and turned the other way out…

It's too overwhelming… and it really made me happy…  It wasn't after the deadline for that project, but I'm more than pressured on whether or not I still have the capability to write songs… it's not a battle over anything else… but a battle with myself…

Glad that I gave the best fight of my life, as of the moment… Thanks a lot! You guys, knew who you are… Big Daddy, Big Mommy and Big Brains!

Never say Never

For how many days now, I've been carefully watching the news referring to Gretchen Malalad and Bong Alvarez.  The first time I heard of it, I was also in rage to fight back in defense of my favorite karateka, Gretchen Malalad. I've been browsing the youtube videos and reading each comment posted in each of the videos, though a few are negative towards the incident, but an overwhelming response and applause to Gretchen is enough to prove… with what had happened, it's Gege who emerged as the winner…

The humility is still with her even after the incident.  But the spirit and pride are still intact.  Give the best fight!

For the compiled stories and videos, visit www.gretchenmalalad.i.ph.

My message to Bong Alvarez:  Nagkamali ka nang nasapak…. Never underestimate the Heart of a Champion.. Tsk Tsk Tsk!

Tuloy ang Buhay sa Mas Pinalaking Bahay

Get to see your favorite PBB Season 1 Housemates at one big event this September.

Dubbed as "Housemates: Tuloy ang Buhay sa Mas Pinalaking Bahay" is set to be held on September 15, 2007 (Saturday) at 8pm at the Araneta Coliseum.  There are more surprised guests to grace the show..

Free tickets can be claimed at the Global Asiatique GA Sky Suites at Quezon Avenue cor. EDSA.  Or simply by listening to the promotions of DZMM and DWRR. 

For more updates, visit the official PBB Season 1 housemates website at http://www.pinoyhousemates.com

It's FREE kaya TARA NA!  Kitakits mga Katropa! 

Spread the news!!!!

A Friend?!

   “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”

It takes a lot of courage to entrust something to someone.  It takes countless breaths to finally say a word…

Just when I felt so secured about having it shared to someone, an event put me into one delicate situation, making me feel… I made a mistake in giving my full trust.

This is the lingering question in my heart… “Is there really no other way that I can really trust you?"

Just when I thought I've seen a friend in you,  I failed again. 

There's no point in claiming we're friends… I just thought we are… and I was wrong. <sigh>

And maybe, I have my own reasons not to make you feel I am a friend, too.  You'll never see traces of being such in the coming days… no more trusting…

Quotes from Friends

Sometimes, no matter how secured you are in someone's arms and no matter how tightly you hold on to that person's hand… you still find yourself falling.. dangerously… in love with someone else.

- Michelle, Tropang Kawal

Friendship? 

It's about laughing at the same things..
It's about really being understood,
It's about unconditional acceptance,
It's about picking up where you left off.. it's simply about us… my friend.

Laughter is not always the best medicine,
Sometimes it is just the best disguise.

Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it,
but because they did not slow down to enjoy it..

Take chances, take a lot of them.  Because honestly, no matter where you end up and with whom, it always ends up just the way it should be.  Your mistakes make who you are.  You learn to grow with each choice you make.  Everything is worth it.  Say how you feel always.  Be you, and be okay with it. Enjoy life!

- Epey, Sidekick

Sometimes, people choose to leave not because of selfish reasons, but because they just know that things will get worse if they will stay.   Leaving can be a tough act and its harder when people can hardly understand you for doing so.

- Apple, Sawsyfriends

Multo

Huwebes ng madaling araw, ninais kong magbyahe ng madaling-araw pauwi.  Pinili ko ang ordinary bus sa Pasay para pwede kong buksan ang bintana.  Karipas ang bus. Yoohooo! 

Tuwang-tuwa naman ako, syempre gustong gusto ko yung pagkakataong halos lunurin ng hangin ang mga iniisip ko at halos liparin ako sa kabilang mundo.  Iyon lang ang pagkakataong wala akong ibang iisipin kundi kung ano na ba ako ngayon… at kung ano na ang mga taong nakapaligid sa akin.

Ito na ang hinihintay kong pagsasara ng pinto… at hindi na ako makikilala ng tao ang "ako" na nakilala nila noon. 

Sa mundo kong walang sinumang makakapanakit… dahil hangin ko lang titingnan ang mga taong multo.

Makakalimutan ninyong ito ang akong nakilala ninyo noon.  Kakalimutan din ako ng mundo. 

The Rare Chance

I've been writing songs at the moment.  And as usual, it has always been a struggle to write a love song hehehe

But not after I talked to a special friend… or shall I say… the special man in mine… hearing his words made me convinced that loving is not at all satisfying one's self.  It's gratifying on my part to hear the words I long been wanting to hear from the person himself but just the same… the feeling of gratification is different from loving.

"Take a Chance on Me…  This might be the right time for us", he said.

I've been looking straight into his eyes, and that's where I got the lyrics… He may be confused as to why I am smiling and had misinterpreted it into something favorable to him… he was surprised to hear my answer..

Had I known it, I could have stayed, but now, I can no longer accept it.  I have big dreams ahead of me that I wouldn't want to suffer and take into sacrifice… in exchange of you.

I finished eating my pasta and continue joking as if nothing serious had happened… I was joking while his tears are beginning to fill his cheeks….

Can we no longer compromise?  Can we not do something about it?

I said… "None that I could think of except being civil friends…"

The whole time talking is the turning point of making good music in my heart… and gotcha… now I have "Had I Known!"

Thanks a lot for making me wrote this…