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30 August 2008

(hindi rin ako masyadong excited! haha)
6:00 AM - woke up, but still in bed

8:30 AM - got dressed

9:00 AM - to cainta, fed's crib

10:00 AM - the fort

11:00 AM - brunch at kenny's

12:00 NN - visited the concert site

1:00 PM - fully booked, starbucks

2:00 PM - line (was first in line) haha

3 ish - finally, gates open

** sun was soooo high!** we waited until 8ish... and then.... countdown...

Though it was cut short in the middle of the first set, for me, it's still a reunion concert.

What happened?
After the thirteenth song (lightyears) which by the way was pretty dramatic; lights off then another count down. Soon Buddy, Markus and Rayms went upstage to introduce themselves.. and Laly, Ely's sister. She announced that due to emotional stress (and physical too, I guess) he experienced a breakdown (chest pains too?). Ely was being brought to the hospital as they were announcing it on stage. We prayed for Ely (and still praying) for a speedy recovery.

What if's?
It was said that it was supposed to be a 30-song gig -- 15 songs per set. The second set was supposed to be a medley of the best. And their final song, Ang Huling El Bimbo.

It's still an experience to see the four of them up there on ONE stage again after how many years. Sayang lang talaga, they had to cut it... pero mas importante ang health. I still am sad for what happened, but am still glad about. It was all worth it (again, there could've been more! hehe). Feels great to part of music history! Iba talaga ang feeling na nandun ka, nothing compares! It was all worth it!

Salamat sa mga kasama ko. Fed, Kuya Mon, Panch, Topeng, Frank and Trey. Sarap niyong ka-jammingan! Sa uulitin!

Para sa EHEADS. Thanks for the show! Pagaling ka Ely. Wala pa rin kayong kupas!

Mabuhay ang rakistang pinoy! Mabuhay ang Eraserheads! Hanggang sa dulo ng mundo!


Note:Pics and vids to follow. Stil gathering them from different... uh.. cams... haha

Tired.

minsan sa may kalayaan tayo'y nagkatagpuan
may mga sariling gimik at kanya-kanyang hangad sa buhay
sa ilalim ng iisang bubong
mga sekretong ibinubulong
kahit na anong mangyari
kahit na saan ka man patungo
ngunit ngayon kay bilis maglaho ng kahapon
sana'y huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan
at kung sakaling gipitin ay laging iisipin
na minsan tayo ay naging
tunay na magkaibigan
minsan ay parang wala nang bukas sa buhay natin
inuman hanggang sa magdamag na para bang tayo'y mauubusan
sa ilalim ng bilog na buwan
mga tiyan nati'y walang laman
ngunit kahit na walang pera
ang bawat gabi'y anong saya
minsan ay hindi ko na alam ang nangyayari
kahit na anong gawin
lahat ng bagay ay merong hangganan
dahil ngayon tayo ay nilimot ng kahapon
di na mapipilitang buhayin ang ating pinagsamahan
ngunit kung sakaling mapadaan baka
ikaw ay aking tawagan
dahil minsan tayo ay naging
tunay na magkaibigan

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Note to self: never attempt to write a comedy again... ever!

..well unless I'm really in the mood.

For months now, I've been writing radio drama scripts, and I really enjoy them... All maybe except for this one. I always knew my forte was leaning towards drama, or tragedy. So it's really a challenge for me to be writing this current script - a comedy. I was looking forward to it because I envisioned a traditional comedy ... Satire, black, humorous. If I'd me judging myself, it's a disaster! Terrible, terrible, terrible!

It could be the timing or circumstances in my life. Ah but it sucks big time! It's not funny enough, it's not deep enough, it doesn't have a point... not even a premise. If there was, well, thank God for giving significance to each creation - even if it was man-made. What's my point again? I suck at comedies.

Bummer.

I'm down to my last 3 episodes. Three more episodes to write and I'm off the hook, finally! Twenty episodes of nothingness... how can I redeem myself now?

Last week, my boss told me that we received great reviews (from texters) for the last drama I wrote. It was supposed to inspire me - but I was working on the wrong material and a very very wrong timing to be using such inspiration. It's just not right. Hmm, writer's block, perhaps? From a mountaintop I was standing last month.. I'm now at the bottom of the pit. And guess what.. it's a bottomless pit. Argh!

Cynical.

I hope I can still write a good material after this nightmare.

*sighs*

The sweetest notes won't necessarily compose a love song all together; as each love song can't always have sweet harmony.

I wasn't feeling well yesterday. My head was spinning and I can't seem to pin point whatever is wrong with me. Then, one text message from my mom answered my problem. Papa (my grandfather), was brought to the ICU unconscious. I had to file an emergency leave to be able to go there. It was a good thing my cousin, Ninay, was here in the city visiting. *sighs*

In the afternoon, he was undergoing his dialysis already. It hurts to watch, yet I feel I have to so he may share with me the pain he feels.

I spoke to Mama (my grandmother) later that day. I could tell she's suffering as well. She said why would Papa have to suffer only to be taken from this world. To be honest, I'm not sure how she herself would take it if Papa left us. How's life going to be for Mama? She's a strong woman. I get my strength from her always. If her walls crumble, may God carry her.

*praying for Papa who is still in the ICU of National Kidney Institute*

It's really ironic that I'm writing a comedy script..
and yet, all I have are sorrows, pain and disappointments!

It's been one of the most interesting days of my life...

This morning, my bed broke down. Sad, I know. Not to be defensive, but it's not because I'm too heavy for my bed (haha); I guess it's because that bed's really old anyway. I mean, it first belonged to my mother... long ago even before she met my dad. It was lucky enough to survive for over 30 years! Ha, beat that!

I went online just like any other day and I chatted with an old friend. Apparently, he's now torn whether he'd break up with his girl or not. (NOTE: to this friend, sorry I had to blog this, don't worry, I won't mention any hint that it's you.. AND to some who knows about my friend who's been acting weird lately, this ain't him..) Anyway, this friend is stuck in a tough corner having so many things in mind. It was really nice to talk to him on stuff like this. I'd say it's been one of the most meaningful chat sessions in the history of my YM life. Hope I wasn't too cynical on the topic considering my relationship right now with Onch is going really well. But I had to tell him what's on my mind, otherwise, I'd be such a sucker friend and let him drown in foolishness! (geez, do I sound like a sour grape?! haha.. I'm not, just so we're clear) Well good riddance! I know he can survive this confusion.

Just before lunch, I heard someone getting hysterical in the other room. I wasn't eavesdropping, but I was hearing her issues. The way I understand it, she wasn't overreacting. She was hurt and I could understand why she was feeling that way. Made me kinda mad as well because those people who hurt her didn't have the right! They were questioning her schooling/studies and stuff like that. Crap, some people are just so annoying. They act as if they have authority over her, but they don't. They're not even fighting for a good cause. Their reasoning is pathetic.. childish.. they don't know where they're coming from. It's a good thing she's strong. Yeah, she can handle it. In fact, I believe she just won the battle. Yey for her!

Afternoon. They called me in the studio to play a few chords for Noel Cabangon. He was recording for the next commercial jingle for Rebisco. It felt really cool to be recording for tv ads. I just felt kinda bad that I wasn't able to play the chords as much as I want because the guitar also has to stand out. Haha. How conceited of me! Nice experience though, hehehe. Can't wait to hear it air!

This week is the last week of my former boss here in the Philippines. He emailed me a sort of "good-bye and thank you" letter.. and I cried! I guess it's because I'm just thankful that God made him my first boss. I learned a lot from him.. he taught me well =) I am gonna miss him when he leaves the country next week. I don't know when he's coming back. God will bless him, for sure. Hmm.. I'm still thinking what I can give him...

Over dinner, Dad invited me to attend the Christian Life Seminar this Saturday (and thereafter, don't know until when). I think I need a refresher on such activities. After all, it's been a while since I was exposed to Christian fellowships such YFC etc... I know this will awaken my spirit in a more mature environment - that is fit for my age. Too bad I missed the first Saturday. But hey! It's never too late.

So there goes a day of interesting experiences. Just like an old broken bed, things may come unexpectedly. But it doesn't mean you'll perish when you're caught unguarded.

And by the way, Dad had my bed fixed already.

MORNING

I went to Starbucks to write my script while waiting for the guys. I went there via jeepney (whew, can't even remember when was the last time I rode the jeepney.. ) and walked a little bit.
So anyway, there I was alone in Starbucks with the love of my tastebuds, Iced Caramel Mac and, my business partner, Apollo. It was really nice to hang-out alone in one corner of the room and just be with yourself. And it made me think a lot of things.
Stuff like, what would I be in 10 years, or would I do great in graduate school as I was (not to brag) in undergrad, or will all these career plan in mind.. would I end up staying at home and be a loving wife and mother? These questions were ringing in my head like the bells of Notre dame for three hours. Reality hit me when one of them arrived... and then another... and then the other.


NOON
I was raising an eyebrow to one couple on the bench seat. Ah, talk about inconsiderate people. They are done with their food but they stayed there like there's no tomorrow. Others (like us) would also want to sit there... but, sheesh! How can they be soooo insensitive? Unless they really mean it to piss someone off. Finally, they realized they'd be late for class.. Finally. thereafter we ate in peace, happy with our bench seat.

AFTERNOON
It was really a blessing that we came across two more of our friends (because the other two had to go). They very highlight of the afternoon was our little experiment at the massage place. It was really worth it! I'd love to visit the place again!


EVENING
After more bonding moments at Starbucks (different branches), one of us had to leave. So there we were.. three lost "kids" not knowing where to go. So we just sat on the carpet and confessed different.. stories. I really learned more stuff about my friends. Priceless moments.. haay...


**I can't wait for our next outing!