...

"Magulo na rin ako ngayon eh."

"Bakit magulo?"

"Ewan ko. Kaya nga magulo diba, kasi di ko alam."

"Ano na ngayon?"

"Sa susunod na natin pag-usapan yan."

Isang buwan na ang nakalipas. Kailan pa kaya 'yang usapan na yan?

more about yesterday at CCP

I guess I was kind of rushing my entry last night about the auditions, so let me blog about what I had left out.

When I had arrived at CCP and found Sir Jed at the entrance, he had asked if I was watching ZsaZsa that day. I had told him that I had already watched on opening night, and will be watching on the last day's matinee, which is today. And then he protested that I had to watch that very day, because the new Dodong, Janvier Daily, will be performing during both matinee and evening shows. "Mas masarap ang Dodong today!" HAHAHAHA!

Then there was my mistake of cutting my bangs on Friday night. Big no-no. During the audition, when I had turned to my left for a profile shot, my hair fell down the side of my face, leaving my right side (which was facing the cameras and the panel) dead. Rawr.

While I was sitting on the floor next to Anna, Joel, Abner, Tad and Jen, Anna had asked me for the date that day. I suddenly forgot, then the lady at the registration table gave it to us. Hahaha, I said that I wasn't Y2K compliant, and CJ, who was sitting on my other side had added, "We actors don't have a sense of time." Oh yeah, hahaha.

And I just had to share a bit of my story to Tad while we were sitting at a table outside Starbucks. I couldn't help but spill because I hardly talk it out with anyone anymore. Then when we had returned to CCP and ran into Jerald on the 4th floor and again at the buffeteria, he just had to do a little teasing. Nyak. And I couldn't help but sound a little snappish, but at least hindi rin dedma, di ba? I really couldn't do that to anyone.

Hahaha, when we went back to the 4th floor to wait for Anna, Joel, Jen and Abner's audition, I found Hendri leaving the main theater (where Peter Pan was running) from the door near us. When he saw me, he just had to say that he couldn't bear to watch the show anymore. Hmmm... kinda reminds me of Ernest during an intermission of an Atlantis show, ahehe. Hendri even offered me his ticket so I can go in and take a peek, but I declined. So a bit of small talk ensued, and he asked what I was up to then. Once again, he asked if I was still joining AC. And he just had to say, "Pang-AC ka talaga eh, di ka bagay sa ********!" Oh my.

With that said, what else can I say?

Anyway, I'm out for now. Watching ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Musikal again later, so I'm going to catch up on my sleep before I leave.

Cinemalaya auditions

Went to CCP this afternoon for the Cinemalaya auditions. I figured, hey, what the heck, I've got nothing to lose. So I went. Hehe, I even dragged Ace along. He recently just got bitten by the acting bug, so i invited him so he can finally get the feel of an audition.

While waiting for Ace at the entrance of CCP, I found Sir Jed just hanging around outside, obviously waiting for some friends. Small talk, until Drew appeared. As it turned out, Nicco had also messaged him about the audition. So he, Ace and I went up to the multipurpose hall together.

There were already a lot of people there, so we signed up and hung around. Tad had arrived with this other guy, Eric, while we were at the registration table.

It was a long wait, but it was cool. We spent the waiting time just joking around. When I was inside the room, I was intidmidated by the big group of people, all with cameras. Holy kamote. Oh well, whatever. What was that Gabby had said before? Bullshit your way out of it. Hahaha. So I did.

By the time Drew, Ace and I had finished our turns, Anna, Joel and Abner arrived. Oh yeah, and Jen had also arrived minutes before they did. Anyway, since it was another long wait, Tad and I had nothing to do. So we decided to hang around at Starbucks and chill. Rawr, all this talk about acting made me even more determined to try out for AC. Once again, we'll see.

We returned upstairs to look for Anna, Joel and Abner, but they had disappeared. There were a bunch of cast members for ZsaZsa though. Jerald had said that they might have gone to the buffeteria to eat, so we went to look for them there. Hahaha, Anna had quite the story to tell.

Surprise, Jerald had told me that Bobby had messaged him and Lao about Dogeaters. I didn't really believe him at first. Oh well. But then I had just checked my email just now, and sure enough, I found his name as well as Lao's in the newest email.

Anyway, when Anna, Joel and Abner were done, there was nothing else to do. I was hungry, so they went with me to Tapa King. Ahahaha, I was the only one who ate. Well, Tad had bought the rest a banana split to share. After Anna had left with her best friend, the rest of us then called it a night and headed home.

just a little fun to perk me up a little

Got this from Zyra...

YOU'RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST AND I WANNA KNOW YOU... I don't care if we never talk, never liked each other, or if we already know everything about each other.

1. Can you cook?
2. What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator?
3. What talent do you wish you had?
4. Favorite place?
5. Favorite vegetable?
6. What was the last book you read?
7. Are you Dirty or Clean?
8. Any Tattoos and/or Piercings?
9. Worst Habit?

HERE COMES THE FUN ...
1. How did we meet?
2. What's your philosophy on life?
3. Negative or Optimistic?
4. What was your dream growing up?
5. Worst thing to ever happen to you?
6. What was your first impression of me?
7. Tell me one weird fact about you:
8. Whats your favorite memory of us?
10. Have you ever kept anything from me?
11. What do you think of me as a Person?
12. Do you think I'm sane or insane?
13. Would you cry for me if I died?
14. Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
15. If you could change anything about me, would you?
16. How do you fall asleep?
17. Ever gotten angry with me?
18. Would you go on a blind date if I set you up?
19. If you had one day to live, what would you do?
20. A million bucks.. what would you do with it?
21. What is your worst fear?
22. Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
23. Can you sing or dance?
24. In one word, how would you describe me? Be honest....

this evening... and pondering

Found this quote in Carla's blog a few weeks ago.

"Eventually, one of two things will happen:

He'll finally realize you're worth it....

...Or you'll realize that he wasn't..."

Carla, you're right, it relates to all of us girls. I totally admire your optimism and your fighting spirit.

This evening felt like a Monday during last year's post-workshop days. I had met up with Rain in Glorietta after work, and we found Nicco in the area as well, so we ended up hanging out together. It's actually very entertaining to be with these two guys at the same time. Both are the very talkative types, hardly listening to the other person who has more to tell. Sitting at a table in Food Choices, I had to alternately listen to each of them and what they had to say. Hahahaha!

I kinda miss times like that. Oh well.


Last Monday evening, I found myself at Starbucks Vito Cruz with Tad, Tara and Joel. Tad was asking me if I was joining the workshop this summer, and if I was finally planning to audition for the Actors Company. I said I wanted to join the workshop again. Still not sure about trying out for AC, because I'm planning to go back to school next term. It seems that every time I have something planned for the year, another thing comes up that I really want to do. Oh dear. I still want to pursue acting, but hello, it's about time I've set my priorities straight.

Before February ends, I should have already made a decision and have mapped out everything. Good luck to me.

a birthday dinner

Arrived from Carmella's place about an hour ago. She had invited a bunch of us to a dinner party at her house to celebrate her birthday, so off I went. Hahaha, never mind that I live in the south and she lives in the north and that it's a weekday.

Tin and I met up in Makati and took a cab all the way to Diliman. We kinda got lost when we were near the area, so we stopped to ask for directions twice. On the second time, we asked this street vendor and he had no idea what we were talking about. The girl who had just bought from him overheard us and pointed us to the place next door. We were already there and we didn't even know, hahaha!

Nicco was the one who greeted us at the door, and we hung around in the living room. Lye arrived a few minutes after we did. Spent some time talking, er, well, Nicco did most of the talking per usual, ahehe. He usually always has the most stories to tell, as most of you know, hahaha! After a while, it was time to eat, yay. The four of us shared a table with Carms constantly checking in on us and chatting while mingling with the rest of the guests.

Even those it was a small gathering, I still had fun just being with Tin, Lye, Carms and Nicco. Again, happy birthday, Carms!

Just got off the phone. Didn't take long, but the conversation was just as useless as... Oh well, a bunch of you know what I mean. I'm still wondering when this whole thing will end or whether it will last or whatever. I still can't tell whether I'm the one who did something or something else went wrong or what. Or maybe this is just another case of paranoia. And I can't believe I'm still standing here. I'll bet a whole bunch of you are already thinking that I'm actually dumb enough to stay.

Arg.

ramble on

First there was Rent. And now, Dreamgirls. For some reason, most or some people don't really appreciate musical theater in its true original (I can't think of any other terms, hahaha) form.

It seems that there's always a craze whenever a new movie musical comes out. Rent was already a hit years ago, but people only came to appreciate it when the movie came out last year. Now I feel as if it has become a little too overrated.

Now there's Dreamgirls with Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx. Oh well. I still prefer my original cast recording of the songs. And of course, the Manila production, ahehehe. OK, so I may be a little biased with that last one, hahaha!

We started getting calls at the office about the Avenue Q auditions. Some questions were bearable, but others were downright crazy, hahaha.

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Silence. I hate it. It keeps me thinking about all these things that I shouldn't worry about. It's annoying.

You know what's even more annoying that just plain silence? Dedma.

Now I look forward to weekends alone because... well, I don't know really know. What do I want to get away from?

My mind's a mess.

I'm sick and tired of people asking how I am and then segue to how we are. I have nothing to answer to that. I keep getting that question at least once a week and I have nothing to say. Like tonight.

"Kamusta na.....?"
"Ewan ko. Gusto ko rin malaman eh. Pero di kami nagkakausap eh. Tanungin mo sya para malaman natin ha?"

Igh.

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To end this trivial blog post on a happy note, it's Carmella's birthday in about half an hour!

ADVANCED HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARMS!

Zaturnnah

I slept late last night (or rather, early this morning) and now I'm wide awake. Rawr. My mom had barged into my room looking for some clothes and shoes and woke me up and now I couldn't go back to sleep so I joined them for breakfast, which hardly ever happens.

So anyway, Betty and I met up in Makati yesterday evening and went to CCP to watch ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Musikal at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute. We arrived a few minutes before the house opened, so we ended up near the end of the line and somewhere near the end of the bleachers. But heck, at least when I realized where we were sitting, I knew we'll have a good view of Dodong, hahahaha!

Just like when I read the comic book, the play had made me laugh from beginning to end. At least this time, I wasn't alone, hahaha. No wonder Tuxqs was suited for the role of Ada, he really fleshed the role out perfectly. I guess I found myself another idol, hahaha. And Joey Paras was just the craziest sidekick I've seen, and I love his voice! Too bad his microphone always went crazy. Arg, crazy mics are one of my biggest annoyances in theatre. But his voice, "kulots" and all, really grabbed everyone's attention. Eula as ZsaZsa (which I seem to keep saying out loud ever since I heard Tuxqs and Joey say it in a nasal voice) was dazzling. I can't help it, even though I went along with the crowd, I just had to laugh when everyone applauded after Ada had first transformed into ZsaZsa. And yes, I don't want to leave this out, I just had to mention the ensemble, especially the guys! Ang gaganda nila Nar and Lao, HAHAHAHA!

Of course, before I got to watch the show, I kept wondering about that darn rock that Ada swallows, and the giant frog. So there. Hahaha, now I know. Darn that crazy frog. And those mumu zombies, I love those! I was already on the edge of my seat laughing when they were stripping off Dodong's shirt! But hey, I was truly touched by the duet between Ada and ZsaZsa.

Then there were the Amazonistas. Oh ye! Everyone just loved Miss Tess, Mayen, Deeda, and of course Wilma Doesnt. Specially with that darn production number, hahahahahaha! I just loved Nora A, Sharon C, Vilma S (holy kamote, I forgot how high Deeda's voice was), and Dina B (que hilarious with the sounds of glass breaking). Then I found myself laughing on the edge my seat again during that crazy fight scene with the extra legs, hahaha.

Who could ever forget the song "Ikaw Ang Superhero Ng Buhay Ko"? Hahaha, I first heard it from Mimay throughout the entire year last year and had no idea what it was. I was actually surprised when I realized that I loved the song when I first heard it, knowing that I mostly listen to English songs than Filipino. And now that I heard it live last night, it's still playing in my head. And oh yes, I do have the original cast recording, in case you're asking, hahaha!

After the show was the traditional meet and greet by the cast, and when the crowd had finally thinned out, I finally got Carlo Vergara to sign my book. Or rather, his book, as I had sheepishly and shyly told him, hahahaha.

Oh yeah, people really can't believe that I saw the play for the first time last night. When I ran into a few people, they kept asking me, "Pang-ilang beses mo na ito pinanonood?" Uhm, the first? Hehehe. Even Sir Carlo had asked me that question after he had handed me back my comic book.

Now I'm finally getting sleepy again. Maybe I'll take a little nap before I get going. Meeting Peachy for lunch at noon. Ciao.

randomness during wee hours before sleeping

Saw ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Musikal's opening night show this evening. But I'm too lazy to write about it right now. Randomness kicks in.

Talk about consistency. It's the same thing over and over again. It's like it's been programmed or a default thing or something.

Betty caught me saying some phrase over a late dinner. I actually forgot what I had said exactly, but she had suddenly caught on. When I realized what I had said, I don't even know if it was true. Ate Sally seemed to think so when we were talking in the office this morning.

Oh well, time to sleep. Tomorrow will be a different day. Oh yeah.

for now

For these past few days, it seems that everytime I attempt to blog, my mind suddenly goes blank when I'm finally at the page where I can update.

Last Friday, Rosa, one of my best friends, had left for Switzerland and won't be back until the end of the year. Aw... Sadness. Thank goodness for the wonders of the internet and text messaging, though. Otherwise, it would be tough to keep in touch.

Then there's Mimay, who had left this morning for the US and won't be back until April. Rawr.

But Teena's back from the US! Hahaha, she even cooked up a surprise for Joy last Saturday, and we managed to meet up for a little get-together last Monday evening. Heck, it was a blast just being with Teena and Joy, and we ended up watching Sondheim in DVD in Robbie's place. Hahaha, we just love Bill Irwin! Specially during the opening number when he acted as a stage manager standing in for Angela Lansbury. I want to do something like that!

Rawr, I'm still wondering what had happened to Arnold's profile and photo right after he had left it late yesterday afternoon in our pigeon hole as he had said. Someone else might have taken it, oh no. Maybe someone had recognized him when the ZsaZsa Zaturnnah cast had been featured in Studio 23's Breakfast this morning, then took the resume, ahehehe. Nyak. Maybe he had just stuck it in the wrong box. I'll check again tomorrow.

I can't wait for Friday. Aside from getting to watch ZsaZsa, I'm gonna see Betty again! It's been such a long while since we last saw each other. It was back at Tin's debut party, holy kamote. We both work in Makati, but we never got around to meeting up anytime. Friday's gonna be a blast with her around.

Oh well, for now, I'll just have to wait for the weekend, hahaha.

auditions for AVENUE Q

Hey all!

Atlantis Productions will be holding auditions for AVENUE Q!

WHEN:
February 20 (Tuesday), from 11am-5pm.
Registration begins at 10:30am.

VENUE:
Ground floor, Oppen building
349 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City.

PREPARE:
- 16 bars of a musical theatre song
- Bring either a piano score or minus one
- A current photo
- Complete an audition form
- Be prepared to sing in different voices

AVENUE Q begins rehearsals in July and runs August til September.
For more information call Atlantis Productions at 892-7078 or 840-1187.

meeting online, offline

This morning, Dad and I went to Island Cove for lunch to celebrate MM's birthday. There was MM, Kuya Bobot, Ate Vonic, Ate Ching, Tito Ely, Tita Zenia, Tito Edel, Nanay Beth, Tito Erning, Tita Angie and Mang Willy. Wahahaha, a mini-family reunion! We spent the whole time pigging out, the men drinking while the rest of us walking around the entire place with MM, complete with camwhoring. I have yet to wait for the photos to be uploaded and emailed, hehe.

It's one of those rare Saturdays when I'm dying to go out but there really isn't anything to do. Heck, even on some Saturdays when I stay home, at least I have something to do around the house. So it felt weird about going out on a Saturday without any particular plan... except pick up some ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Musikal tickets that I had purchased.

I had found Carlo, the blockbuyer, online through his posts in a yahoogroup and in Multiply. He had left his contact number so we had decided to meet today in Greenbelt.

Easily found him late this afternoon at Coffee Bean, and after I had claimed my tickets, we got around to talking a bit. Yay, I found a potential Avenue Q blockbuyer, hahaha! Anyway, when he had said that he was planning to meet another ticket buyer that day, he had mentioned that that person had already seen ZsaZsa Zaturnnah 11 times. Waaaiiit a minute, that wouldn't be Zshali, this girl I know online in Multiply and LJ, would it? I had asked.

I was right, hahaha! We ended up both waiting for her, and by the time she had arrived, we were talking up a storm, and despite those 15 minute lulls, we always seem to end up talking about the play all over again. Carlo and I had never seen the play yet, so Zshali kept saying that we'll really enjoy it. And we hope that there will be at least one seat for Carlo because he had already sold all his tickets, leaving none for him, ahahaha.

So we stayed at Coffee Bean until Zshali had to leave for work in Alabang, then we bid our goodbyes. See you both on the 28th!

And now, it's back to solitude in the privacy of my own mind.

backtrack during the week

I haven't been in the mood to blog lately. Or maybe I was just lazy. Plus too much time has been spent just sitting and just thinking. So now it's time to backtrack.

Monday, January 8

After work, I met up with high school friends for dinner. Funny, there were lots of times before when they were able to keep in touch, drop a line, hang out or whatever, but now was the only time they decided on having a get together. Joanne and Raffy had planned the whole thing, and only a few made it. There was Joanne with her "boylet" (as she calls him) Randy, Raffy with Love, Iam with Ge, Andrea and me. Notice anything? Hahaha, and oh yeah, Drea's married, by the way. So now do you notice? Yep, Hogi's the only one in the group that's single, nyahaha. As if that's still a big deal these days. Well, the Hogi Hall boys might disagree with me, knowing that they still have that bet going.

Anyway, we really didn't know where to have dinner, but because Iam was craving for sisig, we ended up at Krokodile Grille in Greenbelt 3. Hehehe, we were all kidding around that Raffy will foot the bill because he and Joanne had planned the get together, plus Raffy's birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks. And when the bill finally came, Drea had plucked it out of Joanne's hands and handed it to Raffy in jest. Raffy, in turn, looked at the bill and actually agreed to pay for everyone, hahaha! Thanks, Raffy!


Tuesday, January 9

For this evening, Rosa, Iam and I had our own dinner plans. It was our last get-together as a trio before Rosa leaves for Switzerland on Friday. Met up at ATC after office hours, then Rosa led the way to Omakase, this Japanese restaurant hidden away somewhere. Sushi party! Hahaha, aside from the JSC sushi platter, we also had one rice bowl each, holy kamote. We were stuffed by the end of the meal. Yum.


Wednesday, January 10

It was my parents' wedding anniversary so Mom, Dad, Kuya, Ate Maui and I had dinner at Saisaki in ATC. Whee, buffet! Just when I thought I have had enough sushi from the night before, that was the first that I had attacked, hahaha! Then the pasta. Plus a little from my mom's plate. Oh man, I've been stuffing myself silly for 3 days in a row.

Oh yeah, before I had to meet up with my family, I had to meet up with Irene in Glorietta. I finally got my copy of Maria Milagros Barbarosa, hahaha! I popped it in the DVD player in my parents' room the moment we got home and we spent a good deal laughing at it. I was cringing half the time because holy kamote, I looked like a cow with my muscular claves and that bum! Ahehehe. But at least we all had a good laugh.


Thursday, January 11

Sundee had called while I was still in the office, and he invited me to watch Rep's preview of Moose Murders. I was always game for anything, so I met up with him by the time I got off work. Grabbed a bite at Shakey's, then went with him to drop off some photos at San Lo.

Afterwards, we spent the time waiting for the play's open house taking practice shots for this photo contest that Sundee had entered. He had asked me to be his "model" (nahaaaaks naman), so we took photos by the pool in his condo building.

Then we were off to Onstage for Moose Murders. Hilarious play. It's been a while since I last saw a Rep play, specially their straight plays, so it was a good change. But one thing I noticed was... well, Tin, you would know what that is, right? Hahahaha! Main theater, here we come! Wahehehe.

Too lazy to critique, arg. Too much thinking, arg.

I can't believe I'm... well, thinking about certain things too much to the point of... well... oh whatever.

But yeah, it's really like talking to a wall. So I'm turning my back on it for now for a better view. Rosa, Iam, I do believe you know what I'm talking about.

Oh no, I'm doing it again. Oh well, it's about time to log out anyway. G'night, world.

plug... and hello

First of all, here's a plug that I found in my email.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE!
January 3, 2007


ZSAZSA ZATURNNAH RETURNS:
DUE TO INSISTENT PUBLIC DEMAND!

Tanghalang Pilipino brings back its rousingly funny hit musical based on Carlo Vergara's graphic novel - ZSAZSA ZATURNNAH (ZE MUZIKAL)! The beloved parlorista superhero(ine) , is back in fighting form to defend a small town from a giant frog, rampaging zombies and power-tripping planet women. This fabulous production will run for two weekends from January 19-28, 2007 at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute.

Eula Valdes reprises her role as the stunning red-haired warrior opposite her nemesis Queen Femina Suarestellar Baroux, alternately played by Agot Isidro and Kalila Aguilos. Wilma Doesnt, Deeda Barretto, Mayen Estañero and Tess Jamias / Skyzx Labastilla are the man-hating Amazonistas. The limp-wristed beauty salon owner and his frilly-mouthed assistant are played by Tuxqs Rutaquio and Joey Paras respectively. The man with the perfect "noodles" is played by Arnold Reyes with newcomer Janvier Daily as alternate. Joining the remarkable cast is the talented Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company.

2003 Aliw Best Stage Director Chris Millado directs, with Shoko Matsumoto as lighting designer and Sonny Aniceto as stage designer. Playwright is Chris Martinez with Vince De Jesus as composer, lyricist and musical director.

For tickets, reservations and inquiries, call 832-3661 or 832-1125 locals 1620/1621.

O ye! I have never seen this play ever since it first ran due to conflicts in my schedule, so I guess I'm kinda excited to finally watch it. Betty and I had immediately grabbed tickets to opening night.

So what else have I been up to since the new year began? Nothing much really. Back to the office on the 2nd, and is now preparing a bunch of stuff for upcoming shows.

Got together with Mimay, Nikki and Tin yesterday evening. Apparently this will be Mimay's last visit... well, until she returns in April. So we just had to see each other. Dinner and coffee and lots of talking, just the way I like it. Plus they claimed that I got thinner?!? I like, hahaha. And to think that I've done nothing to contribute to getting thin. If anything, I've been stuffing my face since Christmas. Anyway, it was a blast having coffee with them again, punctuated by Mimay's camwhoring. I guess I held back a whole lot about my own story that night... but I think Nikki got it pretty well, ahehehe. Next time na lang siguro.

While we were at Starbucks, I saw a girl enter the shop, but I could only see her back. She was standing behind Mimay's couch, and I had said that the girl looked a whole lot like Irene, but I could be wrong. When Mimay turned to look, it really was Irene, hahaha!

Irene! It's almost a year and I haven't even seen a frame of MMB!

Anyway.

I'm currently hooked to Nintendo DS' Elite Beat Agents. When my brother had introduced the game on New Year's Eve, I got addicted and managed to unlock a whole lot during the first morning of 2007, hahaha!

Since my 2006 ended in a lousy way, the beginning of 2007 was a complete opposite. A couple of ghosts from the past appeared again. One through the wonders of the world wide web (despite the hassle of internet connections due to the Taiwan earthquake), and the other through the wonders of text messaging. Is Someone playing a trick on me?

Oh well. Go with the flow. Stop thinking too much.

2006 in review

My annual review of the year that had passed. Let's look back, shall we?

January

The new year was kicked off with rekindling a friendship with a very close friend, and learned how jealous I can be. I had also learned how much I can brood when it came to the people that mattered most to me. Then there was the "frenemy" was introduced, ahahaha. Teena, I'll never forget that term. And finally, as the month began to end, I got casted in this thesis film production that I didn't know would actually be all that great.

February

At one point during the beginning of the month, I had started to think about an outlet, but I wasn't sure what will become of it, so I shrugged it off for a while. Then one weekend was quite an experience for me. Shooting Maria Milagros Barbarosa, hahaha. It was crazy, it was tiring, it was such a blast no matter how much sleep I had lost in that one weekend alone. Plus there was also Looney Alley and Kapihan sa Loob ng Isang Dula that I had looked forward to, and the premiere of a simple brainchild that had evolved into a bunch of friends' thesis film production. Yes, Kopihaus # 8, hahaha. Not quite what I had expected, but oh well.

March

Another weekend of Maria Milagros Barbarosa came, and we kept shooting until we had finally finished. At last, it was over. And it was even named best thesis, woohoo! Then I realized that I would be working backstage for Doubt, which was sort of my comeback to the backstage world of theater, hahaha.



April

I had found out the differences between a real friend and a "friend-in-law" (as Elaine in Seinfeld had put it). The outcome was actually pretty funny. This is one of the best months of this year because of another comeback--workshops and performing. I love it with such fervor, and so did my friends in that crowd. And I love them too.




May

Doubt rehearsals had started, adding more busy-ness in my already crazy life. But because I had also wanted it, I didn't complain. My schedule almost every day was Doubt rehearsals in the morning, back to the office in the afternoon, then fly to CCP to make it in time for workshop and Our Town rehearsals. It was inhuman, because I barely had time to breathe, barely had time for myself. But I enjoyed every minute of it. Right down to our performance at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute, our cast get together(s), and then some. One regret though, was the lack of time to prepare for one audition, so I didn't even get to go. Oh well. There's always a next time.



June

Doubt ran during the weekends of this month at the Carlos P. Romulo auditorium of RCBC. Suddenly I missed being at the front-of-house with Ate Sally, unlike the year before. I wasn't used to being ngarag but I learned to welcome it. Plus I still managed to make time to see my friends despite my crazy days.




July

Kicked off the month with a surprise visit to the Doubt production in Cebu, hahaha. Then there was the Virgin Labfest 2 and Cinemalaya. Met old friends and new, and well, something else suddenly came out by the end of the month, ahehe. Learned the different kinds of "happiness," and how to be a little more honest.

August

I've learned to lose the "ilang" factor with a friend or two this month. Batman and Robin. Mama and Hogi Bear. Then I was grateful for small get-togethers over dinner and coffee before another friend had to leave for the US.

September

Began pondering about single-dom and couple-dom this month. Hahaha. How pathetic. But it was a nice change. When I made an appearance during the first day of the month, people began asking questions, and I just laughed them off.

October

Milenyo, that darn typhoon. The reunion ng "mga babae ni Nicco", ahehehe, which led to some minor disagreement, causing ranting, brooding, several pages of text messaging, and apologies. What I'll never forget about this month was the time that someone had told me he loved me, ahehehe. The Necklace. Then there was the Zambales trip with my mom at the end of the month. It was my first time to go there, and I learned a lot about where my mom grew up, what it was like, how she was like, and even got to meet her close friends.

November

Of course, there was Nicco's birthday. After 2 months of planning a surprise party with Carms, Tita Annalyn and Miko, it was party time. Plus the Catholic Mass Media Awards with Irene and Sheena. Even though MMB lost to another entry, it still felt great just to be part of it. Then Bakeretta, that one play that really touched my heart and every bone in my body, and Walk Back in Time, where, to my surprise, I found an old friend that I'd never find in this business, hahaha!

December

Tin's debut! Hahaha, plus my brief hosting stint with Peachy. This was the month that I spent a lot of time with the clones. I always feel as if everything was a blur when I'm with them because they talk really fast. I then realized that I was learning little by little, but then losing a bit more of something as well. Oh well, can't have them all. Quiet celebration of my birthday this year, but to my delight, I was greeted with fireworks in Greenbelt 3, hahaha! Then things were downhill after that. I pushed away more than once over the past few months, and then finally literally once this month, and now it's time to think things through.

Hope this upcoming year, things will be OK. I'm not really hoping for the better, just O-K. I guess I've stopped being too optimistic, but I don't to be pessimistic.

To everyone who had been with throughout the journey of 2006, it's been swell. To new friends as well as old, you've been the best. This has been another eventful year, and despite all the ups and downs, I'm truly blessed to have you guys there with me. To quote from Merrily We Roll Along, "Here's to us, who's like us... Damn few!"

Happy New Year, y'all!