Tuesday, April 29, 2008

An invitation to restart

Cuz when we go just so you know
I'll be right here to carry you
Erase the traces
Restart everything, everything new
With wounds to mend
Hearts break but it can rebuild again


I don't know about other people but sometimes I draw spiritual healing from love songs. When I do this, these songs start to play in a different tune. I love it. It becomes so real for me - His love. Jess speaks to me like a persistent lover who only knows how to love me unconditionally. Before I went to sleep 3 nights ago. I played An Invitation by Urbandub, for that purpose. I wanted to hear what He has to say if he could speak to me. I have been through some tough shit in my life. We all do. I have fought battles in this civil war of mine, and so far have come out victorious. But still I have to hold my ground. The battle may have passed but this war is far from over. I know we all have our personal struggles. Our own brokenness. I'm glad that I saw things through with Jess beside me. Reassuring to be there when I fight the fight. His love endless and true, specially in the darkest of times. It was the Coldplay songs that spoke to me then. Dark times. Those songs spoke of my situation and encouraged me to rise above it. Their songs presented a whole new meaning for me. Thank God that right now this battle has ended. I'm starting a new. Though this war is not yet over, I am hopeful that in the end I will be victorious. Jess, I love you. I accept your invitation. I know everything will be made beautiful.

Friday, April 25, 2008

My contribution to 'office romances'



It's inevitable. It's convenient. It's unavoidable. It's meant to be. It's perfect timing. It's infatuation. It's love.

I am not totally against office romances, I suppose. Just as long as it is something serious, and not just a just-for-kicks thing, I'm cool. For those who are thinking of pursuing that office relationship. This one is for you! (or for us? hmmmm... maybe.)

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Greenwich Meat and Cheeze Pizza overload


A must try. Soooper sarap.

Next time I'll try the Greenwich Special Overload. Who wants to join me!?

Monday, April 21, 2008

Bulong by Pedro Valdez

Watched Bulong last Saturday at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street. I intended to go because I read about it on the newspaper last last Saturday. It got me interested because from the article, Pedro Valdez, the director, intended the film for the youth. With the whole orgforward.com thing in the works, I felt that I needed to catch this film to see if its for real. Good thing I remembered the screening since I had an hour to kill before going to mag:net and watch the band my friend L is managing, Bembol Rockers. When I reached Fully Booked, the place seemed like there was no viewing whatsoever, so I just carried on thinking maybe I jumbled up the dates. Funny thing I bumped into two people from college, and they told me that they were about to watch Bulong but couldn't find the viewing place. Since I was killing time, I tagged along until we found the viewing room hidden on the basement of the 5 floor bookstore. Looks like I'd get to watch after all.

The movie was made really well. Great picture, sound, directing, editing, acting, set design, the whole package. It looked like they really spent a lot for this production. I am not an avid watcher of art films, indie films and short films because sometimes I feel that they get to artsy for me that I end up getting lost with what the film is trying to say. Bulong got my mind worked up. In a good way. There were a lot of things going on, and a lot of thinking was spurred up as the movie progressed. The film got me thinking throughout the whole 20min. What does this film trying to say, yada yada yada. Good thing, after the show was an open forum with the director and the whole team. The movie was became clearer me after that. I'm really glad I watched it. It's really perfect for orgforward.com. One of the requests of Pedro for the audience was to help him get the word out thorough blogs and such media. Ting, orgforward! i went up to Pedro right after the viewing and told him that I could help him get the word out. He gave me his contact and we'll see how we can work things with Bulong.

Good thing I bumped into B and G since I was already okay with missing the screening. Seemed like the law of attraction was there to make sure that I be there at the right place and time.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Tying the knot: Jason Magbanua style.

A wedding music video? They actually do that? My sister showed me one of the works of Jason Magbanua a few days ago. He's one of the world's most influential videographers and he's Pinoy! Actually, I know not of videographers until this. I thought that photographers and videographers are one and the same. Apparently not quite. You should check out his videos. It takes a while to download but its worth it. My personal favorite was the Paolo and Sheila onsite video. The RJ and Vanessa was also cool too. Come on, I don't even know who they are personally but the videos seemed to successfully draw me in the emotion and the drama of their weddings. Very cinematic. Some scenes even gave me goosebumps, to think they only produce the whole video in a matter of hours. Amazing. My sister showed me his videos in an attempt to influence me in learning how to produce a video like that in time for her wedding. Uhhh... I don't think I can. But, thanks (or no thanks) to my sister, having an onsite video is now an option for my wedding. I am officially opening the 'patch wedding video fund' to raise 90K for a 3-4 minute onsite video. Shoots. But before that, I got to find myself a wife. My one true love. For as long as we both shall live. Double shoots.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

C is for Company, that's good enough for me

Three C's of the company. Competency, Commitment and Character. Competency being the least while Character being the most important. Whatever happens, we'll all turn out as better people. Definitely better than the next guy.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Kiwi


I notice this about myself. When I like something, I cannot stop raving about it. It gets really annoying sometimes. Even I get annoyed at myself for being so wow-ed with whatever I'm wow-ing over. Anyway, today over lunch I decided to drink C2. While I was choosing which C2 to buy, I tried to be adventurous and bought myself a C2 Kiwi. Lo and behold, it was sooooo good! I had the right sweetness. Call me boring, but that's the way I like my C2. I don't like how the other C2 flavors are too sweet. This Kiwi one was just right. That's why among the C2 flavors, I like the Green one (for obvious reasons) and until today, Kiwi comes in a tight second. Cheers to C2!