Nostalgia...Musika

I have watched the latest concert of the New Era University Glee Club last night which was held at the CEM Auditorium--- it's concert home. The concert, entitled Nostalgia...Musika displayed a carefully prepared stage production, as well as a more "hi-tech" presentation among all the previous NEU Glee Club concerts. Repertoire featured spiritual songs, mostly church-composed hymns, filipiniana, and contemporary pop music. In between songs shows video presentations thru the wide screen situated at the usual hosts area (stage left side), they have 2 sensitive hanging microphones aside from the five corded microphones planted in front of the stage, (we used to have only three corded microphones for the choir so we used to sing out with maximum volume), anf if i'm not mistaken, the TV production provided them five video cameras. The stage design was pretty Nostalgic as the concert theme suggests, performers are promising. I was imagining myself when our batch were the ones on stage performing. too much memories of college life... my best friend was guest performer, and his voice haven't faded. still as good as the old days...

video interviews with some alumni revealed that most of them are already in the US. I was able to sit beside a former new member in my last year in the group, Ana (with her husband) and both of us were gasping in surprise to find out that most of them have already left the country. No wonder, most alumni can not be contacted here anymore.

(right photo: pictorial of my last major concert in the group, entitled 'Yan Ang Pinoy, where i served as the Production Coordinator and performer. Concert was performed March 1998 and it was staged as the group's 19th anniversary presentation, and likewise dedicated to the country's Centennial Celebration)

most alumni are encouraging me to watch again on Friday, the last show day, as most of them are watching on that day. I would love to if I have no other obligations but anyway, at least, i was able to show my support for the group which used to be my home. From the adviser to all the members: Congratulations NEU Glee Club batch 2004! We'll have a GRAND PRESENTATION soon... well, at least, i'm looking forward to it.

Things To Look Back At, Things To Think About

Thru blog-hopping, i've been encountering this post quite a lot, and finally had the chance to fill in my own answers. I copied the format thru Paul Palmero's (a good friend) friend, Jax, only, i added the Two Years Ago portion:

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Ten Years Ago: I was 19 years old and was busy attending to our Memory Lane concert, which was the most well-attended NEU Glee Club concert. At the same time, trying my best to do good with my second college course which is Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication.

Five years ago: My career as a Customer Service person started when i was working on my second job based in Libis. Didn't get so satisfied with what the company offered so I thought that I was on my "stepping stone" stage and was looking forward to better opportunities that will be coming.

Two years ago: I had one of the greatest time of my life when exactly this date, two years ago, my sister and i had sibling bonding over a few pieces of Krispy Kreme donuts and cups of coffee each.

One year ago: I had my first day of training in a call center which is based in Ortigas Center. Wasn't expecting to be in call center, i just wanted to know and find out what exactly is in the call center "world". This day also, one year ago, i was wishing to be back in Canada soonest. i was missing a newly established life there, and with that, i called three persons that are close to my heart: My sister, a good friend Alice, and Karen.

Yesterday: I was suffering from a sore throat, but still i reported to work. I was coughing almost the whole day and during the choir practice with our choir mentor, i couldn't sing well. And he was always calling me to say phrases, which made me a laughing stock among the choir, because of my low-pitched, abnormal voice.

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Five Snacks I Enjoy: Nagaraya, Moby, Sweet Corn, Snickers, Ferrero Rocher

Five Songs I Master the Lyrics: Aubrey by Bread, Makapiling Ka Sana by Dingdong Avanzado, Everyday I Love You by Boyzone, If You're Not The One by Daniel Bedingfield, You And Me by Rainmakers (well, not really master the lyrics but i could give a shot at All Star K! with those five songs)

Five Things I Would Do with 100 Million Dollars: Take my family on a world tour, Invest on a business, Invest some money in bank, Create a livelihood project for the unemployed Filipinos, Buy the Philippine government and establish a new one (hehehe!)

Five Places I Would Run Away To: Mississauga, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, Tagaytay

Five Things I Would Never Wear: earring(s), tattoo, nail polish, gold bracelet, contact lens

Five Favorite TV Shows: EB, Unang Hirit, WWE, Saksi/24 Oras, ATD

Five bad habits: *can't think of even one* haha!

Five biggest joys: coffee, being with my nephews and niece, being with my friends, getting to travel, blog-hopping

Five favorite toys: PC, bed sheet, pillows, blanket, couch

Five Fictional Characters I Would Date: Charlie's Angels, Mrs. Smith (of Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Jamie Sullivan (A Walk To Remember)

Tagging: Podi, Abby, Willa, Ivan, Jovee Lark.

re-posting...

this article is never outdated, and it applies to everyone, anytime, generation after generation...

Reason, Season or Lifetime

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.


REASON:

When someone is in your life for a REASON. . .
It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered. And now it is time to move on.


SEASON:

When people come into your life for a SEASON. . .
it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real!

But, only for a season.


LIFETIME:

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life.
Stop here and just SMILE.
Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
And dance like no one is watching.

new day, new hair

i was wearing this chinese collar shirt yesterday and with the haircut i had, i looked the same as this photo shown --->


anyway, the photo was taken days before good buddy Charlie went back to Canada, but since then, nothing MAJOR has changed in my face. i thought i was looking at the mirror when i found this photo in my pc folder and a nice smile covers up every worries on my thoughts. oh well, as i always say c'est la vie.

90% great day

Yesterday, it was generally a good day. First and foremost, it didn't rain. Then, i was able to see my good ol' pal, Nick who is a US Navy, and who surprisingly returned home for a three-week vacation. We had a nice long chat while we dine at a Mongolian food store, then headed to Figaro to continue on with our exchange of stories. One thing i've noticed with this good friend of mine, he has become so straight in terms of life attitude, values and actions. he was telling me about Filipinos in Sicily (where he is stationed right now) who are disgraces of our race. Its a shame. Anyway, we decided to have another night out with some other old friends before he leaves for the US on the 28th.

Earlier the same day, friend Mariel & i had lunch out at Cafe Breton in Podium, and it has been a long time since i last visited the place so i was very delighted with our lunch date. i was suppose to let her feel better cuz much earlier that day she was texting me that she was depressed and was asking me if i can watch a movie with her. but since i already have earlier plans of meeting up with good ol' Nick, we settled for the lunch date. Friend Mariel felt better than i thought when we saw each other. I think she knows how to handle well her down moments, and can easily cope up with depression. she sure knows how to carry herself well. that's very good, friend! you are an inspiration to all depressed people... you are a hero! unfortunately for other people though, you just don't hang out with anyone. lucky me! (not pancit canton) cuz i'm one of those whom you can be with comfortably wherever, whenever. woohoo!!! cheers for that!

* * *

my day was supposed to be a hundred percent a-ok, until we found out here in the office that we're missing some boxes of condoms. if combined, the total number of pieces that are missing reaches 1,008. That would save 1,008 babies!

home coming

i was very happy to see my mom and dad again after almost a month of being away from here. one main reason why they left for Canada was for them to witness the birth of their newest grand son even though his birth day left them only a week (more) of stay there before their home coming. Anyway, all is good.

after a hectic sked at church yesterday, i spent a few hours at Robinsons Galleria with a good friend to pass up time before the scheduled arrival of mom and dad. Perfect timing since my friend needed an ear to her relationship problem with her boy friend. Of course, the much-needed male POV was again tapped and at the same time the friendship consolation. i tried hard to keep her mind off her problems so i accompanied her in window shopping (like what every girls want and never get tired of), dinner, coffee break and we also decided to watch Must Love Dogs. Its the very first film i watched after 3 or 4 months(?)...
oh well... it was a nice "break" from all the baggages i myself am carrying and trying to keep while everything seem so incomprehensible right now... and she might just laugh at me had i told her of my current plight. so i tried hard to keep the evening light and joyful. we conversed about work and business (yea, i know, how correlated), about migrating, finding a job offer or a work overseas, and how to overcome lonesome in times of distress such as her current fate... hahaha! (how mean of me)

* * *

i drove to NAIA five minutes before ten in the evening and after 35 minutes, my cell phone was ringing. it was dad and their plane has landed five minutes ahead of schedule. i was parking the van at that moment and to cut the long story, we all got home safely and i was simply delighted to have them back! hehehe... lots of pasalubong for me. and i ain't sharing any! i like the shirt and cap that Keng's family gave me, while i still have to figure out what to do with the cologne. maybe i'll keep it 'til its scent fade, or 'til its content expires, or maybe i just have to try to wear it and see if its scent will fit me good.
my lola's thoughtfulness never fades... as usual she gave me a few notes but this time, it goes with a letter--- one page, back to back. my ate sent me a note too although i wasn't really expecting her to give me something cause it is always I who give her ANYTHING I think that she might be needing or wanting. but then, who's not gonna keep a gift?

* * *

TODAY i wasn't feeling well... *ehermm*... so i took a day off from work. i just don't know how SHOULD i react when the office calls you at home inquiring about WORK. no offense meant to anyone but i'm getting an idea that it's not proper. i even think its unethical BUT THEN, i still have to research from the employment manual if there is such an article, by laws, or work ethics, saying that any employer/co-employees aren't allowed to call an employee on official leave blah, blah, blah... 'coz that employee on leave isn't suppose to be working physically AND mentally that day that is why he/she is ON LEAVE.

any help on this?

* * *

my mom's off again to her badminton routine. she took the newly-washed van while it is raining, and my choir notes are in there and we have a choir practice tonight, that means i don't have musical scores to use on our practice, so i don't know if i'd be delighted with that.

* * *

on a happy note, i was able to sell seven boxer shorts today, although only THREE have been promptly paid. I'm sticking in my memory the four pcs unpaid, since i'm getting an impression that i'm not a good businessman after all. why is that? Coz i haven't been keeping track on my transactions. i give the shorts away, not even making a list of who has them, whether they already paid or not. well, this is where their conscience comes in. and for those who have plans of deceiving me and not transacting business with me in all honesty, i have three words and one exclamation point for you: MAMAMATAY KA RIN! :

2 randomly picked songs

Kahit Pa
(Hale)

Muling lalapit
Ang liwanag sa paligid
At ang tinig
Na sa akin nagsasabing
Hindi mapipigil ng mundo
Papatunayan ang pangako

Dahil kailangan ka
Kailangang pakita natin tayo'y iba
At kahit pa
Hindi papapigil sa mundo
At sa umagang darating
Lahat ay aking kakayanin
At kahit pa ikaw lang at ako

Huwag mong iisipin
Ang mga harang sa atin
At ang ihip ng hangin ay darating

Bigla lang titigil ang mundo
At ang lahat ay maglalaho

Hindi ko man hawak ang panahon
Maging ang ikot ng buhay
Basta't ikaw at ikaw pa rin
Ikaw at ikaw pa rin

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Same Ground
(Kitchie Nadal)

My love
It's been a long time since i cried
And left you out of the blue
It's hard
Leaving you the way
When i never really wanted to

Self denial
Is a game so strange i never really should've wanted
Til there was you
Cause i have learned that love was beyond
What human can imagine
More it clears
The more i gotta let you go

'cause what i don't understand
Is why i'm feeling so bad now
When i know it was my idea
I could've just denied the truth and lied
Now why am i the only one standing stranded
On the same ground

My love
It's been a long time since i cried
And left you out of the blue
It's hard
Leaving you the way
When i never really wanted to

Self denial
Is a game so strange i never really should've wanted
Til there was you
Cause i have learned that love
Is a word just thrown
A litlle bit too much of this
Excuse to fill this infinite of desire
And nevere ever have to fade

Cause what i don't understand
Is why i'm feeling so bad now
When i know it was my idea
I could've just denied the truth and lied
Now why am i the only one standing stranded
On the same ground

If all else fail
Would you be there to love me?
When all else fails
Would you be brave to see right through me?

the new family member...

introducing... baby Ryan James Magat-Joson



and with his Ate Ria & Kuya Renjo:

...

i'm tired of the guessing game. how can you do this to me?

one year ago...

i was feeling so good: one good day.

it's a different story today.

nine-one-one top stories (2005)

after almost three months, i finally was able to drive and visit my lolo & lola in Minalin, Pampanga. While driving through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is such a convenience, motorists still feel that its toll fee are quite high. But on the other thought, its services are way better than before.

* * *

on my way (before entering the NLEX), i bought a kilo and a half of banana lakatan. i have no idea if P45 pesos is expensive or not, since i don't frequently buy fruits. except for the guapples, i'm not keen into the price tags of some other fruits in the market. but then, the banana i bought are good.

* * *

my lolo and lola were too happy to see me. they expected my visit since my cousin Faith went home a day ahead of me. And as expected, my lola cooked pork sinigang for me. after lunch, i took a nice nap while a heavy downpour occurred. after i woke up, my lola prepared me a slice of sansrival and a glass of orange juice. that's how pampered i am in my lolo and lola's place. :p

* * *

i was glad to have my two cousins on my way back to Manila. it's always nice to have a company on a long drive cuz somehow, it lessens my sleepy feeling while driving. i always feel sleepy driving alone, much more on a long drive and it's dangerous.

we tread the service road up to Tabang, Bulacan exit instead of entering the San Simon gate to the NLEX. Good thing we did: it brought back memories of my high school and college years, and, it lessen our toll fee upon exit to Bocaue.

* * *

My ate gave birth at September 11, 2005 exactly 2:41am Eastern Time. It's a bouncing baby boy, 8.15 lbs. We thank God for this additional family member.

kwentong supermarket

naaliw lang ako kanina, pagpunta ko sa supermarket ng SM Megamall. Lagi naman akong pumupunta doon kapag may bibilhing supplies para sa opisina, pero kanina ko lang nakita yung mini-push carts nila. actually, sukat yun sa mga baskets na binibitbit lang ng mga mamimili. ngayon, ginawan na nila ng push cart. hehehe... convenient!

* * *

pangalawang beses na kong nakakarinig ng xmas songs mula sa mga local radio stations. kanina habang nasa supermarket ako, pinatugtog yung "Jolly Old St. Nicholas", eh di syempre, ramdam na ramdam ng mga customers yung pamimili dun sa grocery. kung bakit ba naman kase dito sa pinas, ang xmas season ay tumatagal ng apat na buwan, minsan may extension pa. basta pumasok ang mga buwan ng "ber", ayan na. kahapon, yung unang xmas song na narinig ko eh yung "Christmas Won't Be The Same Without You" na kinanta ni Martin Nievera. Nakaka-relate kayo? Ako, hinde. :p

* * *

ang sarap mamili sa supermarket--- kung marami kang pambili. at dahil sa ang entry na ito ay tumutukoy sa kwentong supermarket, minabuti kong ilista ang ilang brands na mas gamay kong gamitin, at karaniwan kong binibili sa supermarket para sa pansarili kong gamit:

1. shampoo - Ivory
2. conditioner - Cream Silk (leave on)
3. toothpaste - MAXAM... meron pa ba nito? Sige, Close-up. 2nd choice and Colgate
4. bath soap - Safeguard
5. deodorant - Old Spice High Endurance
6. alcohol - Green Cross 70% Isoprophyl
7. snacks - Nagaraya, Sweet Corn, Moby Chocolate
8. drinks - Pepsi, Nestea, Calamansi Soda
9. fruit - big guavas (guapple yata ang tawag dito, karaniwan, produkto ito ng Visayas province)- eto kahit sa mga naglalako sa kalye, bumibili ako!
10. coffee - Nescafe
11. orange juice - Eight O' Clock
12. random items - Del Monte Fruit Cocktail, Nestle Cream & Alaska Condensed Milk

ayan, labindalawa lang ang naisip ko sa ngayon pero yan ang mga karaniwang binibili ko kapag namimili ako ng para sa aking personal na gamit. siguro, sa susunod na mga taon, meron na dyang diaper, gatas, vitamins, at paracetamol. ay. sa drug store nga pala ang paracetamol. :p

sunny Friday afternoon

i'm taking a good break from all the reports that i have been doing since the past couple of days. my partner is on leave again today, as she has to attend to her son who's scheduled to have a medical check-up with his doctor.

* * *

two of my good friends have recently offered to help me with the boxers business i got into. this is while another friend has been helping me out sell these things to her network of people. of course, i'm giving them commissions for their hard work *teehee*. funny thing is, i am supposed to be the first one alarmed if i don't get my capital back within a period of time since i already invested to it with a no return policy. but then again, i still feel at ease if i don't sell them right away. i think positive about it that i will be able to return my investment and at the same time earn some income with it. and of course, i need to reserve some boxers for myself. number one boxers user here. :p

* * *

i hopefully can go home to Minalin, Pampanga on Sunday to visit my grand parents. Last time i went there was June, and i promised my dad that while they are in Canada, i would pay his mom and dad a visit. And of course, i miss them too.

new day

i came to the office 10 minutes before 9 am, and no one is here yet. actually, only four of us will be here today as three of our colleagues, including our GM, are out of town (our GM of course is out of the country).

i developed a terrible headache last night that lasted until after i took a TEMPRA 500mg tablet around 2 in the morning. i thought i wouldn't be able to sleep until morning comes so i prayed twice for my headache to be gone.

* * *

it's nice to have an ear to listen to all your thoughts or problems, or to even just have someone to sit with you over a cup of coffee to be your sounding board whenever you feel like letting out how you feel that very moment. for years, i have found true friends whom i can trust my life's story with and they never fail to lighten me up in my times of depression. i'd like to thank my confidant(s) over the years... CY, Mariel, Jary, and just lately... Melanie.

* * *

the impeachment complaint against president GMA is dying in the house of representatives... i hope the country does not die with it.

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Birthdate	05.12
Birthplace	quezon city
Current location	ortigas center
Eyes	brown
Hair	brown
Height	5ft 6in
Righty or Lefty	righty
Zodiac Sign	taurus
Layer.two
Your heritage	pinoy (?)
Your weakness	i'm too kind
Your shoes you wore today	my white shaq sneakers
Your fears	if i'm not afraid of death, what is to fear?
Your perfect pizza	meaty with lots of pineapple
Goal you'd like to achieve	to migrate with my family, i guess
Layer.three
Your thoughts first waking up	what day is it?
Your best physical feature	hmmm... i'll leave that to my fans. LOL
Your bedtime	11pm
Your most missed memory	high school
Layer.four
Pepsi or Coke	pepsi
McDonald's or Burger King	mcdonalds (if in PI), BK (if in Canada)
Single or group dates	single
Adidas or Nike	nike
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea	lipton
Chocolate or vanilla	choco
Cappuccino or coffee	coffee
Layer.five
Smoke	no
Cuss	no
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Have a crush	yes
Think you've been in love	yes
Want to go college	done
Want to get married	yes
Believe in yourself	yes
Get motion sickness	no
Think you're attractive	hmmm
Think you're a health freak	no
Get along with your parents	yes
Like thunderstorms	yes, as long as its bedtime
Play an instrument	yes, not a perfect musician though
Layer.six - in the past months
Gone to the mall	yes
Eaten an entire box of Oreos	no
Eaten sushi	yes
Been on stage	no
Gone skating	no
Made homemade cookies	no
Gone skinny dipping	no
Dyed your hair	no
Stolen anything	no
Label.seven - ever..
Been trashed or extremely intoxicated	no
Been called a tease	yes
Got beaten up	no
Layer.eight
Age you hoped to be married	around past 30
Number and name of children	three to four... haven't thought of names yet
Dream wedding	solemn one with relatives and close friends
How do you want to die	hmm.. any how as long as you don't cremate me
Where do you want to attend college	done with college
Dream job	morning TV show host
Country you want to visit	France
Layer.nine - In a guy/girl...
Best eye color	anything as long as she has eyes
Best hair color	black
Short or long hair	long (and straight)
Height	slightly shorter than me would be ok
Best weight	not too skinny, not too "healthy"
Best clothing	whatever fits her good, and mustn't be too unconservative
Best first date location	Cineplex Odeon-Square One, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Best first kiss location	i guess that would be on top of a mountain
Layer.ten
Number of drugs taken illegally	none
Number of people I could trust with my life	more than ten
Number of CDs that I own	hmm.. pretty many..
Number of piercings	none
Number of tattoos	none
Number of times my name's been in the news	around less ten
Number of scars on my body	none
Number of things in my past that I regret.	none
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thank G it's Friday!

and work day is over! not that i don't like my work, but this week has been pretty exhausting physically and mentally. a lot has happened, mostly involving mind-boggling happenings. oh well, while i still have to report for work tomorrow in the morning, i have to focus on church activities already. it's weekend.

* * *

i've been texting Keng since yesterday and i've been receiving no replies from her. could be that she's too busy, or cost-cutting, or simply she gets tired after work and forget to hit those keypads to reply the next day. i wouldn't want to think for other reasons more. it's just those. hmm... i wonder. i've been calling her since three days ago and never have i been in perfect timing to be able to talk to her. it was ALWAYS her mom who answers my calls and tell me that Keng is either still not at home (if i call on the evening) or taking a shower (if i call in the morning). now, who knows what has been happening to her? she never updates her page, never sends me email, and she just had the time to log-in to her friendster account and change her password. now what?

* * *

i was able to chat with my cousin Marichris this noon (almost midnight, Eastern time). she's on vacation at my sister's house until she gets back to school this month. she turned the webcam on and i was able to see my family. too bad though, my officemate wasn't bringing her webcam, so we could have had a two-way visual chat. oh well... i miss them all!