new leaf?

Noted: b!@n , , Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:25 AM

Well, not really.

I've been promoted from Publications Officer to Radio Production Manager effective last October 1. It's pretty exciting, yet I still feel a bit nauseous when I think of my new responsibilities. I know I'm going to enjoy this new chapter. Ayayay! God help me! I still can't get the hang of it, especially now that I still have projects for publications on my shoulders. It's just like: the boat is sinking! The boat is sinking! Someone told me that if it's already there on the seabed, I should get another boat. I disagree. It's not right to just leave it lying there. After all, the captain must sink with his ship, right?

Stress is my favorite word. It's the new definition of my name. Every now and then, I tell myself to think of happy thoughts so I won't get drowned with all the negativity in my current state. Sleepless nights with nightmares; nagging from the wrong people; confusion from a heart's curse. All these are not really helping me. Good Lord, help me!

And so I bid good bye to my cold October; wait for the heat to arrive and give me new life. *sighs* It's another journey ahead.

0 Comments

What Dreams May Come - An Advent Recollection on St. Joseph with Bishop Chito Tagle

Noted: b!@n , , Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:11 PM

During Advent, we prepare to celebrate and worship the Child Emmanuel and the Virgin Mother. But what about the Head of the Holy Family, St. Joseph?

We seldom recollect how St. Joseph made the difficult decision to take in Mary as his wife after the Angel of the Lord told him in a dream that the Virgin Mother was carrying the Child of God.

We rarely praise St. Joseph for his heroism: he saved the pregnant Mary from being stoned to death by the townsfolk.

We always seem to forget: St. Joseph took care of the Mother and the Child and protected them.

This Advent, let us look back at the moment when St. Joseph had a dream that ultimately led to the salvation of humankind.

JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS

presents

What Dreams May Come

A Special Advent Recollection on St. Joseph

with Bishop Chito Tagle

Sunday, December 14, 2008

8:30 am to 12:00 noon

Church of the Gesu

Ateneo de Manila University

Proceeds of the Recollection will fund Bishop Tagle's media evangelization work.

For ticket reservations and inquiries, call CATHY at (02) 426.5971 to 72 local 111.

REV. BISHOP CHITO TAGLE, D.D., S.T.D. (Diocese of Imus, Cavite). Appointed as one of the two representatives of the Churches in Asia to the 30-theologian member Holy See’s International Theological Commission in 1997. Served as a key resource person to the Federation of Asian Bishop’s Conferences and the Synod of Asian Bishops in Rome. Intelligent, quick-witted, and gifted with a refreshing sense of humor, Bishop Tagle brings the most lofty of ideas and topics down to the level of common people-- a level that a wide spectrum of audiences can understand and appreciate. Bishop Antonio Luis Tagle is host of The Word Exposed (TV5, Sundays, 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.).

0 Comments

another weekend

Noted: b!@n , , Sunday, September 28, 2008 6:04 PM

Fun started Friday night out with Rica at Pino. Well, we had dinner at her place first then we drove to Pino. There we saw our old "kuya" from YFC, Ruben. Kuya Ruben, as we call him, is PJ's brother - PJ being one of the three owners of PINO. We met Star, one of the owners then she and kuya Ruben stayed at the al fresco area with their friends. I made Rica listen to some episodes of our radio drama. It was a night of laughter and reminiscing. Then we learned that another YFC "ate" Monina and her sister Karla were staying at The Coffee Library nearby, we were supposed to go over and there to say hi, but we forgot eventually. Soon we were joined by our long-time friend, Mark. It was like a YFC reunion, that night. Full of stories, catching up, juicy info. Haha. Too bad Kuya Gelo wasn't able to tag along because of his fever.

Saturday afternoon, the Bully Society celebrated Nica's birthday at Redbox in Trinoma. It was also the first time in 2 years that I saw JJ.











As usual, being cam whores united, we took a lot of pictures and videos of ourselves singing! Hahaha! We had so much fun! We promised ourselves another "gig" (hehe) probably on Fab's birthday!





















On our way to Gloria Jeans, we saw Pic with his gf. It was so hilarious when 5 ladies cried out Pic's name with all the joy in world while his gf stunned beside him. Hahahaha. We spent the rest of the afternoon at GJ until 8ish; we called it a night.


...NOT FOR ME...

I went to Pino again. At first I was enjoying a Paris Hilton mix with Nori Cheesesticks with Mint Pesto and Strawberry Coulis. It was great. Then I saw Trey there! Small world, her friend is PJ's gf! [The following day, I learned that Star and Fab are officemates, haha, cool.] I later joined Star at the bar as the crowd inside was getting thicker. I drank 5 different drinks that night. No, I didn't humiliate myself drunk. I wasn't even tipsy, haha, you know how I am. Later, PJ came in, we was suprised how Star and I bonded like old friends. I love the place, I love the food, I love the drinks. Seems like I have a new place to hang out within the village.
And is it really disturbing that I call Ruben, "Kuya Ruben" and PJ just "PJ" when PJ's older than Ruben? Better get used to it.

0 Comments

eksenadora on the loose

Noted: b!@n , , Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:56 AM

My friend and I met up at Dunkin Donuts in Gateway after a very (VERY) long day at work. So we were having our usual how-are-you stories, then came this skinny girl with dark eye shadows. Here's what happened:

(something like this)

HER: Uhm, excuse me... kilala mo ba yung girl na yun? (pointing to another someone outside)

ME: Hmm, I don't think so, why?

HER: Ah okay, kasi alam mo, ayoko yung ginawa mo sa kanya na nagparinig ka kanina kasi nakakainis eh..

ME: Uh... When was this, again?

HER: Kanina, nagpaparinig ka! Pwede ba 'wag mo na uulitin yun?! (walks out, eyes rolling)

ME: Oh.. okay...

FED and I: Ano daw?


We were both surprised when she barged in like that. He actually wanted get off his seat and give that girl a piece of something. Boo-hoo, she's just a waste of time. What she did was like a commercial gap to break the fast paced exchange of stories. Haha. I just laughed. What did I do now? He told me that he thought I was going to answer back or follow her outside. I just said, "Excuse me, hindi ko siya ka-level" APIR! She's the least of my troubles.. heck.. she's not even part of my list.

Hay! What a way to end a crazy day?! Pure insanity...

0 Comments

Social Butterfly?

Noted: b!@n , , Monday, September 8, 2008 1:46 AM

So I've been telling a lot of people how hectic my schedule was last week. Let's start Monday.


MONDAY
I actually went home early to start with the script I was supposed to write - well, I should've started writing the previous weekend.. talk about lazy. So there I was, no sleep.

TUESDAY
After an afternoon with Panch, I waited a little til 6pm. Then, off to Bo's Coffee to meet my sister. We we're both busy with our respective worlds - my script and her lesson plan. Whew, busy heads.

WEDNESDAY
Family Planning Gig @ Magnet, Bonifacio High Street. Met Panch at SM Makati and from there, we took a bus to High Street. Ah well, you know this story already. When I got home, I was face to face with my script once more!

THURSDAY
Would you believe that the cab driver didn't know where Meralco Theater is... nor Meralco Avenue in Ortigas. Damn! I was so pissed that night. He beat he red light and made me walk from EDSA to Meralco. Ayayay! So I got there, finally! I waited for Jerome and Jayson. We were supposed to watch the premiere night of The West Side Story starring Christian Bautista. Cocktails started at 6pm, show started a few minutes pass 8pm. Unfortunately, I practically slept through the whole (well.. most parts I guess) Act One. I was just so sleepy, you know why. Ah that's okay, maybe I'll just watch it again. How was it? It's not that bad. The singing was perfecto! Though, there were a lot of room for improving when it comes to their acting... all in all, based on what I saw... It was good. =)

FRIDAY
So I thought I could rest. Not! The entire morning, I practiced songs for the mass, and in the afternoon, we recorded for radio drama. I got back my seat to find Panch's message regarding Oktoberfest. I went there after work, haha! Panch had to go home by 9pm, good thing Richell made it in time. It was so crowded there, we weren't even hearing the music. We decided to go to Eastwood City for Power Station and Coffee Bean. 

SATURDAY
Woke up 4:30am. Yes, in the morning.. dawn rather! Had a morning jogging date with Rica, Mark and Kuya Gelo.. and three more others. From our village, we walked to UP... then jog til the sun was so high. Had breakfast at Rica's crib (thanks again sis!) then went home. In  the afternoon, I was supposed to go to the book launch of Leaf and Shadow at Powerbooks, but Mom and my brother wanted me to accompany them to the doctor. After that, I went straight to meet my bully friends to celebrate Hazel's birthday. Videoke night at morato... we sang for 4 hours! Gee, where do I get the energy to do this all night!

SUNDAY
The usual morning Mass at UP - lunch at Katipunan. Then we spent the afternoon at my grandfolks place. Papa loved the chocolate glazed donut, =) We went home late afternoon, I cooked dinner, ate dinner and fell asleep. Woke up around 12:45am, started with my script again... slept at 2:30am.


So there goes my one week adventure. Maybe I'll just rest this week. Or not! =)

0 Comments

a night at high street

Noted: b!@n , , Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5:55 PM

Last night was a blast when Panch and I went to Magnet at Bonifacio High Street to watch the Family Planning Gig of nine bands namely...

(in no particular order)
Imago
Cambio
Duster
The Dawn
Sugarfree
Chicosci
Sandwich
Pedicab
Peryodiko
Marcos Highway (guest band)

My night started with me leaving from work 6ish. Took a cab to Makati to refrain myself from going through the sea of people at the Cubao MRT station. I instructed the driver to pass by C5 road then Kalayaan to avoid the EDSA rush hour madness, but alas, traffic was still a bit heavy when I reached Buendia.

So then I met Panch at SM Makati, rode a bus to BHS while having our usual kuwentuhan. At one stop over, she scolded me for ignoring this guy in red shirt who, according to Panch, was looking at me. "Bian, may gusto na nga sa'yo sana nginitian mo na rin," thanks for this my friend but I wouldn't want another fairytale to start on a bus going to BHS. And in Paolo's words, I do not need a man [woman] to complete my life right now. Spoken directly from the heart.

On the road, we were also bullying (haha) Ronald to come join us. After endless exchange of text messages, he finally agreed to join us right after work because of one statement from Panch: Free Dinner. Kudos to Ronald who came in dressed like a bank officer or a congressman.. haha, but who cares?! Music - it's all that matters.

We had great food (credits to Panch), we watched great bands play, we had so much fun! When was the last time I had this much fun? Ah yes, the Eraserheads Reunion Concert. I was chatting (YM) with Trey yesterday afternoon as I was also inviting her to last night's gig. Trey by the way is out new rocker friend we met at the concert. Sadly she declined but she proposed a get together on 30 September at Saguijo to watch Pearl Jam. How cool is that?!

We went home at 1ish and on the way I was really happy with myself. Hell, the happiness I felt last night is still overflowing as I am blogging this the morning after. Seriously guys, I really am happy. Hahaha. =)

0 Comments
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)