Nothing much. Just thinking.
For some reason that I can't really pinpoint, I get annoyed at this person. I really have no idea why. That person had done nothing wrong anyway. Ever get that feeling about a person, that when you just look at him or her, or even just something about him or her, it just irks you out of your mind? Oh well.
Anyway.
While I was sort of vegging out in front of my computer this evening, my phone started ringing. It just displayed a phone number without any name. I thought about not answering it, but I thought better of myself.
It was Reiner, one of my closest and oldest friends from YFC-CSB. He had restored his old phone number and was calling old friends the whole night. My golly, it was so great to hear from him again, as the last time we saw each other and talked was about 3 years ago. We talked for a full half hour, trying to catch up since the time we lost touch. Haha, he found out that at least a couple of our friends are getting married as well, and some have been in and out of the country.
"Getting in touch is hard. It's embarrassing, really. Especially when you find out that people are leaving and stuff when you just got in touch with them."
I totally agree. Getting in touch and staying in touch is hard. And to think I'm the kind of person who gets really clingy with friends. Even though I may say that I'm used to detachment, it really stings when you don't get to see those very close friends as often as before. And even more, when you see each other again and realize that you have nothing in common anymore.
It was great talking to Rein like old times. He was one of the rare few in the group that I can easily talk to about anything, from the most mundane topics, to whatever concerns I have regarding my heart, my mind, and my faith.
On to a lighter story. I am not going to leave this out, hahaha.
I was chatting with Zee, Dyown and Micah early this afternoon, and Dyown had the funniest story to tell that I was laughing out loud in front of my computer, ALONE.
Dyown: nag-jollibee ako kanina bago umuwi. tpos ang inorder ko eh chicken at peach mango pie. tpos iced tea. alam nio ba, yung iced tea parang tsaa lang na may yelo? maputla pa sa patay yung iced tea.. as in, tinabangan na hindi dahil sa dami ng yelo kungdi dahil kulang sa timpla. hahahaha.
Zee: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Dyown: tapos nagreklamo ako sa manager. (syempre, "may i talk to your manager" ang drama. hahaha).
Micah: hahahaha
Zee: Dapat nagreklamo ka
Hogi: hahahaha
Dyown: nakakatawa, kasi pinalitan lang nila ng bagong iced tea and as a courtesy binigyan ako ng dyaryo!!! i mean, ANONG KONEKSYON?!!!!! nakakaloka tlaga.
Zee: WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Hogi: OO NGA
Dyown: parang ako na lang yung, "ah okey. salamat.". pero gusto kong itanong sa sarili ko, "bakit may dyaryo?!" hahahahah.
Micah: diba, libre yung newspaper dun??
Dyown: SABAW din yung manager. hahaha
Hogi: pag mornings, libre
Micah: ahh
Micah: hahah
Hogi: pag bumili ka yata ng dessert pie
Hogi: syet, ano buh, dyown, mas lalo akong nagutom sa kwento mo
Dyown: ewan ko don. hahaha. nakakaloka tlaga.tumawa na lang ako kahit nakakainis tlaga. hanggang sa bus iniisp ko, anong meron bakit nagbigay ng DYARYO?!!!!
Micah: hahahaha
Dyown: hahahaha.. bili ka din sa jollibee. tapos magreklamo ka, baka makakuha ka ng CALENDAR naman. hahahaha
Micah: itaob mo sila!!!!
Hogi: pero pwedeng monologue yang kwento mo ah
Dyown: hahaha. gusto ko nga sana itaob eh.
Dyown: oo, hogi.. grabeh yun. gawan mo ng kwento. tapos copyright natin. hahaha
Hogi: langya, sabaw moment
Micah: hahaha
Dyown: hindi ko talaga ma-imagine. parang pagkabigay ng bagong iced tea sa'kin nong crew. yung manager lumapit, tapos nag-sorry tapos binigay yung dyaryo. hahahaha.
Hogi: hahaha, anong klaseng sorry yan
Zee: WAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Dyown: hahaha. sana man lang, isang HAMBURGER ang ibinigay nila, di ba?
Zee: Ang ganda pangshort film
Hogi: korek!
Hogi: mas masaya na ko kung burger ang binigay
Dyown: oo nga, MARe. hindi lang talga ako makatawa ng malakas, kasi mag-isa lang ako. tapos yung reaksyon ko tlaga.."ayyy, ano to?!" hahaha.
Zee: HAHAH I can imagine
Dyown: oo, nga,,, kahit man lang isang Sundae cone. pero DYARYO??? manila bulletin???? ewan!!!
Zee: Labo!
Hogi: hahaha, syet, buti na lang nasa bahay lang ako.. napapatawa ako ng malakas eh
Dyown: masama pa naman yung loob ko kanina bago ako umuwi, pero dahil don, pakiramdam ko, eh mas meron pang ikasasama ng loob ko. kasi DYARYO lang pala ang katapat ko! hahahaha.
Zee: Ano ba
Hogi: makakain ba naman ang dyaryo
Zee: 13 pesos din yun
Dyown: hahahaha.
Zee: Pwede mo ipambalot yan ng kung anu ano
Zee: look at the bright side mare
Zee: Swerte ka kasi binibigay lang nila yan sa umoorder ng breakfast meal
Zee: mantakin mo!
Dyown: iniisp ko nga kanina, "ay baka, may ibig sabihin yung dyaryo... baka sinasabi ni MANAGER, dahil nagreklamo ka, bukas madya-dyaryo ka na!". hahaha
Zee: Ay corny yun!
Hogi: HAHAHA
Zee: HAHAHA
Dyown: hahaha.. ano ba?! tawang-tawa ako. hahaha
Dyown: hoy, MICAH.. mag-react ka naman. hahaha
Hogi: MICAHHHH
Hogi: hahahaha
Hogi: baka kumakain na
Micah: hahaha, sorry, namumultiply ako
Micah: hahahahaha
Dyown: ibo-blog ko nga yan.. sayang, di ko nakunan ng picture yung dyaryo. inuwi ko pa naman. sabi nga ng daddy ko, "ano yan?".... sabi ko, FREE po!
Hahaha, sorry Dyown, I just had to blog about this. It's funny enough already just reading your story on YM. What more if you told it in person, HAHAHAHA!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Trip to UP for Orosman at Zafira
Last Wednesday evening, I got a text message from my friend Eika (whose new number didn't register on my phone) saying that she has complimentary tickets to Orosman at Zafira's Thursday evening show. I was dying to watch that show, so I asked Eika how many tickets she was willing to allot for me. At the same time, I was texting Tad if he wanted to watch it.
Tad wasn't replying yet, as he probably didn't have any more credits in his phone, but Eika had said that I can have up to 6 tickets. Then I suddenly got a text from Tara, also asking if I was doing anything yet the following night. Since Tad hadn't replied yet, I said I wasn't doing anything yet. As it turned out, she and Martha were planning to go to The Dawn's gig at Greenbelt 2 that night. I considered it for a while, specially because of the fact that it was a closer venue than UP.
Tad and I ended up going to UP instead of Greenbelt, with Chrome and Riki, and I managed to grab extra tickets for Mimay and Asta, because I owe Mimay her thesis film's dope sheet. We decided, hey, Orosman at Zafira's only running for a short period of time. The Dawn's part of EJ anyway, so we get to see them a lot. Haha, Tara ended up joining us, as Martha decided to watch Romance in D with Nicco (whom I also texted if he wanted to watch Orosman, but was already set to go to the Rep show) and a bunch of others.
Decided to meet with the group at Quezon Avenue's MRT station. It took half an hour, so I spent the time devouring what the station's food stalls can offer, hahaha! I got a couple of waffle dogs, a hot dog sandwich, and some kikiam. Hey, we don't have to spend much to fill up our stomach, hahaha.
The show was great! They've got an amazing cast, and they even got a powerful ensemble. My favorite were the stylized fight scenes which were so well choreographed. Heck, if they did choreograph a real fight scene on that stage with that many people, it would look crazy and too "staged". And unfortunately for the leads, because the koro was equally good, they got drowned out whenever the ensemble was onstage. Only two lead actors, Roeder and Judith, managed to stand out. Ahehe, I have to admit, it was my first time to watch Felix and Red in a play that's purely Filipino, and to think that this is a play by THE Francisco Baltazar. Hehe, our first comment before the show began was that the stage design looked familiar, as Tuxqs had designed it. It reminded Tara, Tad and I of his set design of last season's The Pretenders.
It was great to see a lot of people again. Henry and Sir Jed were also there and sat with us. RJ also came to watch, and Jo-an was there with some guy friends. Sir Dennis also came to watch the show (Mara was in the ensemble, by the by). I also saw a bunch of people from Trumpets to support Red. It was nice to see June Vee again, and little Sam was not-so-little Sam now ever since he bloomed after The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and his Little Big Star days (yes, it's been ages since we personally saw each other).
Now that was a good show worth watching despite how far I had to travel, hahahaha! (Parang probinsiya ang layo para sa akin, hahaha!) Thanks to Eika for the tickets!
Tad wasn't replying yet, as he probably didn't have any more credits in his phone, but Eika had said that I can have up to 6 tickets. Then I suddenly got a text from Tara, also asking if I was doing anything yet the following night. Since Tad hadn't replied yet, I said I wasn't doing anything yet. As it turned out, she and Martha were planning to go to The Dawn's gig at Greenbelt 2 that night. I considered it for a while, specially because of the fact that it was a closer venue than UP.
Tad and I ended up going to UP instead of Greenbelt, with Chrome and Riki, and I managed to grab extra tickets for Mimay and Asta, because I owe Mimay her thesis film's dope sheet. We decided, hey, Orosman at Zafira's only running for a short period of time. The Dawn's part of EJ anyway, so we get to see them a lot. Haha, Tara ended up joining us, as Martha decided to watch Romance in D with Nicco (whom I also texted if he wanted to watch Orosman, but was already set to go to the Rep show) and a bunch of others.
Decided to meet with the group at Quezon Avenue's MRT station. It took half an hour, so I spent the time devouring what the station's food stalls can offer, hahaha! I got a couple of waffle dogs, a hot dog sandwich, and some kikiam. Hey, we don't have to spend much to fill up our stomach, hahaha.
The show was great! They've got an amazing cast, and they even got a powerful ensemble. My favorite were the stylized fight scenes which were so well choreographed. Heck, if they did choreograph a real fight scene on that stage with that many people, it would look crazy and too "staged". And unfortunately for the leads, because the koro was equally good, they got drowned out whenever the ensemble was onstage. Only two lead actors, Roeder and Judith, managed to stand out. Ahehe, I have to admit, it was my first time to watch Felix and Red in a play that's purely Filipino, and to think that this is a play by THE Francisco Baltazar. Hehe, our first comment before the show began was that the stage design looked familiar, as Tuxqs had designed it. It reminded Tara, Tad and I of his set design of last season's The Pretenders.
It was great to see a lot of people again. Henry and Sir Jed were also there and sat with us. RJ also came to watch, and Jo-an was there with some guy friends. Sir Dennis also came to watch the show (Mara was in the ensemble, by the by). I also saw a bunch of people from Trumpets to support Red. It was nice to see June Vee again, and little Sam was not-so-little Sam now ever since he bloomed after The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and his Little Big Star days (yes, it's been ages since we personally saw each other).
Now that was a good show worth watching despite how far I had to travel, hahahaha! (Parang probinsiya ang layo para sa akin, hahaha!) Thanks to Eika for the tickets!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
100 truths about me
Grabbed from Kyla's blog...
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
- My dog Terrie's bitemark from when he thought I was going to steal his bed... 4 teeth marks are visible.
2. WHATS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
- Blue paint, a couple of framed photos, and a wall clock.
3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
- A black two-year-old Nokia 6260, with its paint chipped off from the corners.
4 WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
-Mostly Broadway.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
- My birth certificate says exactly 6:30 in the morning.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
- I'm not really sure.
7. WHOM DO YOU MISS?
- Heck, a lot of people!
8. WHAT is/are YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION/S?
- My phone?
9. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?
-Sagittarius.
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
- Nope.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
- Not really. I'm scared of what is possibly lurking in the dark, hahaha!
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
- A real person? Well, I cried when the 4 leads of EJ were singing "Salamat" last Saturday. I think that was the only part I loved in the play.
13. WHAT IS/ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
- The fruity variety from Bath and Body Works.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
- Anything goes.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO?
- Where? Anywhere is fine.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
- Coffee.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
- Cheese (and corn, for the veggie-type pizza).
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
- I'm really craving for that pizza right now.
19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
- I'm not sure. I try to be as easy-going as I can.
No number 20?
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU?
- I remember this huge stuffed dog that was twice as big as I am when I was a baby.
22. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
- Of course.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
- Nope.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
- Ukay pwede na?
25. WHAT'S YOUR DREAM CAR?
- I don't know. I'm not really into cars. Heck, I don't even know how to drive.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
- Yep.
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
- An adorable Japanese Spitz named Terrie.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? - I would. Heck, I fell in love with someone before that I know I can't have, but that didn't stop me from loving that person then.
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
- Just tell them, I guess.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
- Uhm, one?
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
- Brunettes.
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN TEXT?
- Tad's number. The Globe one because of Unlitext, hahaha.
33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
- People with no sense of time, gratitude, etc...
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE Phil?
- Yep.
35. YOUR WEAKNESS?
- I have a lot.
Where's number 36?
37. FIRST JOB?
- I remember a paid racket back in 1999 singing with some friends for an event at the New World Rennaisance Hotel.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
- A lot back when I was a kid.
Where's 39?
40. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
- Remove these hideous dark undereye circles and eyebags!
41. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
- Just bored.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
- I have no idea. I remember a bunch of compliments before about my hair and my eyes.
43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
- Nothing. I'm not really into drinking, but I am a social drinker every now and then.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
- A lot... but I still can't decide.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
- Just 2.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
- After my brother, as we have almost the same name.
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
- Nope.
48. WHAT DID YOU DO THIS MORNING?
- I was supposed to go jogging, but I slept because I saw that it was raining outside.
49. WHAT DID YOU LAST EAT?
- Scrambled eggs.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
- It's OK.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
- As of now, that huge slab of meat I ate at Rap for lunch yesterday!
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
- Procrastination and nail-biting.
53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MUSIC?
- Boybands. And this one local acoustic band.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
- Yeah, I would.
55. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL?
- Maybe, maybe now.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
- In this superficial world of ours, it does, but I don't give a damn,
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
- I walk out and blog about it.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
- CCP! =)
59. EVER BEEN DRUNK?
- Nope.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
- My kitchen play set and a huge lump of clay.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
- 849.
62.IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE RIGHT NOW WHERE WOULD YOU BE?
- Somewhere cool and secluded would be nice.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
- Do I?
64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
- No way, hahaha.
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
- Sweet... makulit, and has a great sense of humor.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
- Howgs (courtesy of Rosa), Hogeses (pauso ni Nicco), Hogita (Nikki and Misch), and Apple (exclusive to family).
67 - 69's missing.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
- Classic strawberry.
No 71?
72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLOR(S)?
- Blue.
73. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
- I miss a lot of my friends that I hardly keep in touch with right now. And I miss acting.
74. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
- I have no idea.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
- If you're also bored, knock yourself out.
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
- The whirring sounds of the electric fan.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
- Hot chocolate.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
- Tad.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
- The smile.
80. THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?
- My gosh, there's a lot to mention.
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
- Hate?
82. FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK(S)?
- Vodka, Bailey's.
83. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN?
- I don't have a favorite.
84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
- Track (loyal, hahaha), badminton.
85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
- Brown.
86. EYE COLOR?
- Dark brown.
87. HEIGHT?
- 5'3"
88. FAVORITE ANIMAL?
- Dog.
89. FAVORITE MONTH(s)?
- April and December.
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
- Yep.
91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
- Last night's episode of American Idol.
92. FAVORITE DAY(s) OF THE YEAR?
- None really.
93's gone missing too.
94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
- Summer.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
- Both.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
- Relationships.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
- The huge liempo meal from Rap. Totally worth it.
98. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
- *shrugs*
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
- A collection of Palanca-award-winning one-act plays from the 1980s.
100. ANYONE IN LOVE WITH YOU?
- I think so, heeheehee.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
- My dog Terrie's bitemark from when he thought I was going to steal his bed... 4 teeth marks are visible.
2. WHATS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
- Blue paint, a couple of framed photos, and a wall clock.
3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
- A black two-year-old Nokia 6260, with its paint chipped off from the corners.
4 WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
-Mostly Broadway.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
- My birth certificate says exactly 6:30 in the morning.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
- I'm not really sure.
7. WHOM DO YOU MISS?
- Heck, a lot of people!
8. WHAT is/are YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION/S?
- My phone?
9. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?
-Sagittarius.
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
- Nope.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
- Not really. I'm scared of what is possibly lurking in the dark, hahaha!
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
- A real person? Well, I cried when the 4 leads of EJ were singing "Salamat" last Saturday. I think that was the only part I loved in the play.
13. WHAT IS/ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
- The fruity variety from Bath and Body Works.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
- Anything goes.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO?
- Where? Anywhere is fine.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
- Coffee.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
- Cheese (and corn, for the veggie-type pizza).
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
- I'm really craving for that pizza right now.
19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
- I'm not sure. I try to be as easy-going as I can.
No number 20?
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU?
- I remember this huge stuffed dog that was twice as big as I am when I was a baby.
22. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
- Of course.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
- Nope.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
- Ukay pwede na?
25. WHAT'S YOUR DREAM CAR?
- I don't know. I'm not really into cars. Heck, I don't even know how to drive.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
- Yep.
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
- An adorable Japanese Spitz named Terrie.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? - I would. Heck, I fell in love with someone before that I know I can't have, but that didn't stop me from loving that person then.
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
- Just tell them, I guess.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
- Uhm, one?
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
- Brunettes.
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN TEXT?
- Tad's number. The Globe one because of Unlitext, hahaha.
33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
- People with no sense of time, gratitude, etc...
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE Phil?
- Yep.
35. YOUR WEAKNESS?
- I have a lot.
Where's number 36?
37. FIRST JOB?
- I remember a paid racket back in 1999 singing with some friends for an event at the New World Rennaisance Hotel.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
- A lot back when I was a kid.
Where's 39?
40. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
- Remove these hideous dark undereye circles and eyebags!
41. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
- Just bored.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
- I have no idea. I remember a bunch of compliments before about my hair and my eyes.
43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
- Nothing. I'm not really into drinking, but I am a social drinker every now and then.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
- A lot... but I still can't decide.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
- Just 2.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
- After my brother, as we have almost the same name.
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
- Nope.
48. WHAT DID YOU DO THIS MORNING?
- I was supposed to go jogging, but I slept because I saw that it was raining outside.
49. WHAT DID YOU LAST EAT?
- Scrambled eggs.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
- It's OK.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
- As of now, that huge slab of meat I ate at Rap for lunch yesterday!
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
- Procrastination and nail-biting.
53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MUSIC?
- Boybands. And this one local acoustic band.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
- Yeah, I would.
55. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL?
- Maybe, maybe now.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
- In this superficial world of ours, it does, but I don't give a damn,
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
- I walk out and blog about it.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
- CCP! =)
59. EVER BEEN DRUNK?
- Nope.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
- My kitchen play set and a huge lump of clay.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
- 849.
62.IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE RIGHT NOW WHERE WOULD YOU BE?
- Somewhere cool and secluded would be nice.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
- Do I?
64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
- No way, hahaha.
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
- Sweet... makulit, and has a great sense of humor.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
- Howgs (courtesy of Rosa), Hogeses (pauso ni Nicco), Hogita (Nikki and Misch), and Apple (exclusive to family).
67 - 69's missing.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
- Classic strawberry.
No 71?
72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLOR(S)?
- Blue.
73. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
- I miss a lot of my friends that I hardly keep in touch with right now. And I miss acting.
74. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
- I have no idea.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
- If you're also bored, knock yourself out.
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
- The whirring sounds of the electric fan.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
- Hot chocolate.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
- Tad.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
- The smile.
80. THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?
- My gosh, there's a lot to mention.
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
- Hate?
82. FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK(S)?
- Vodka, Bailey's.
83. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN?
- I don't have a favorite.
84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
- Track (loyal, hahaha), badminton.
85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
- Brown.
86. EYE COLOR?
- Dark brown.
87. HEIGHT?
- 5'3"
88. FAVORITE ANIMAL?
- Dog.
89. FAVORITE MONTH(s)?
- April and December.
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
- Yep.
91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
- Last night's episode of American Idol.
92. FAVORITE DAY(s) OF THE YEAR?
- None really.
93's gone missing too.
94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
- Summer.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
- Both.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
- Relationships.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
- The huge liempo meal from Rap. Totally worth it.
98. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
- *shrugs*
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
- A collection of Palanca-award-winning one-act plays from the 1980s.
100. ANYONE IN LOVE WITH YOU?
- I think so, heeheehee.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Chika lang about the one who got Hired
I remember getting a text message from Ria years ago about recommending me to be an assistant teacher for Trumpets Playshop. I was so grateful for her for that experience, as I had learned a lot as well from my students, no matter how pasaway they can be.
I got several text messages sometime this month (or was it last month?) about the new May Trabaho Ka thing, now called Hired, and they were looking for a summer workshop teacher. Hahaha, even though I was quite curious and it was in my line of interest, no way was I going to go on national television for some reality show. I sent a message to a handful of friends, and only one had replied to ask how to go about it.
A lot of good came to that one friend who replied. Congratulations to Leslie Ledesma for being the new Theater Summer Workshop teacher for Trumpets Playshop! Woohoo!
I told you na chika lang ito, hahaha.
I got several text messages sometime this month (or was it last month?) about the new May Trabaho Ka thing, now called Hired, and they were looking for a summer workshop teacher. Hahaha, even though I was quite curious and it was in my line of interest, no way was I going to go on national television for some reality show. I sent a message to a handful of friends, and only one had replied to ask how to go about it.
A lot of good came to that one friend who replied. Congratulations to Leslie Ledesma for being the new Theater Summer Workshop teacher for Trumpets Playshop! Woohoo!
I told you na chika lang ito, hahaha.
Backlog: EJ weekend
Backlog, hahaha.
Saw EJ twice this past weekend. I hadn't seen a "real" show before that, hahaha. I was supposed to watch on Friday, because it was the first Jett/Ricky show, but I wasn't feeling well, so I decided to pass.
Iam and Ge had decided to watch on Saturday evening, so I went to CCP to watch with them. Arrived during the matinee show, and killed time hanging out with Paulo and Opa in the conference room while Pau played the piano, with pieces ranging from classical and baroque to Broadway and pop, hahaha.
After the matinee, I went with Opa, Nicco, Russ and Olive to Yolanda's to eat, and I just listened to them ramble on about various things. Hahaha, yeah, just that. I have to admit, I sort of felt out of place. But hey, I was just killing time, anyway. It's better to have company, hahaha.
But here's some good news. Nicco plans to finally turn Kopihaus # 8 into a play! Good luck with that, baby bro!
Snuck inside the dressing room for a while to say hello to Tad and to borrow his jacket, ahehehe. Found him conked out in one corner of the room, taking a nap. Aw, poor dear was tired and lacking sleep. Sorry I woke you. Anyway, when I returned to the lobby, there was quite a number of them bumming around on the carpet. Aside from Nicco, Opa, Russ and Olive, there was also Anna and Jen, then Kat, Jerald and even Tatang was there. Hahaha, a lot of people came for the freebie! I even saw Mikki with Shing and Max.
Iam and Ge arrived 3 minutes before the show started. Hahaha, OK, I couldn't help but laugh out loud when Iam had asked if the play was based on a true story. O_o Hahaha! What kind of 80's babies were we?
I have to admit, the play wasn't really all that consistent. The play was initially written as a straight play, not a musical, so it was quite an effort as to where the songs could possibly be slipped in. Jun Yango was the narrator for most parts, but then suddenly the characters of Precious Javier and Joy Jopson and even others also narrate, specially in the 2nd and 3rd act. I think the only consistence I found were the mannerisms of some of the ensemble actors, which isn't really much of a good thing.
OK, before anyone would start reacting violently, I don't really have to put a disclaimer that this is just a matter of opinion, as this is a personal blog, right?
After the show, Iam, Ge and I had dinner at Dencio's, as Iam had a craving for sabaw, and upon hearing the name of the alternate band that played, we also ordered sisig, hehe. Tad didn't get to join us because he was tired enough as it is (plus he was a little upset that he might be removed in one scene), so I had to keep his jacket for the night.
Rosa didn't get to watch that night because it was Trina's wedding, so she decided to watch on Sunday. Met up with her at Pancake House for an early dinner as she retold me the events of the wedding, including photo that she recreated (that I plan to recreate as well later this afternoon, hahaha).
After eating, I decided to drop by the dressing room to drop off Tad's jacket along with a couple of bottles of Gatorade. But I didn't find him anywhere, so I texted him that I left his jacket plus a little something in their dressing room. As it turned out, he was pretty much upset about being removed in a couple of scenes without any explanation, but maybe because he was told that he stood out too much in the crowd. I didn't quite understand why it had to be done as well, but there's nothing we can do with the decision of the powers that be. Aw.
Then we moved to Starbucks and settled on my favorite corner. Interesting talk, and was that Nicco's name I keep hearing at the next table? Hahaha, Nar, Martha and Kat happened to be there, and Nar had asked me how Nicco was. Weird, why ask me when I hardly get to see him anymore? Uy, Nicco, pinag-uusapan ka nila oh, hahaha.
Iam and Ge got to watch Riki and Juliene as EdJop and Evelio respectively, while Rosa got to watch Ricky as the latter. Haha, saw those crazy mannerisms again. One was doing the "Lea Salonga" look (that Pam had once demonstrated). Another was as stiff as a board. The other looked like Droopy. Sitting next to Mailes, we were both chuckling at some funny nuances and other stuff, that Anna had even captured on camera.
Haha, after the show, when the crowd had thinned out, Rosa had managed to find the place where I could recreate that photo she had mentioned at Pancake House. Hopefully I'll remember later.
Saw EJ twice this past weekend. I hadn't seen a "real" show before that, hahaha. I was supposed to watch on Friday, because it was the first Jett/Ricky show, but I wasn't feeling well, so I decided to pass.
Iam and Ge had decided to watch on Saturday evening, so I went to CCP to watch with them. Arrived during the matinee show, and killed time hanging out with Paulo and Opa in the conference room while Pau played the piano, with pieces ranging from classical and baroque to Broadway and pop, hahaha.
After the matinee, I went with Opa, Nicco, Russ and Olive to Yolanda's to eat, and I just listened to them ramble on about various things. Hahaha, yeah, just that. I have to admit, I sort of felt out of place. But hey, I was just killing time, anyway. It's better to have company, hahaha.
But here's some good news. Nicco plans to finally turn Kopihaus # 8 into a play! Good luck with that, baby bro!
Snuck inside the dressing room for a while to say hello to Tad and to borrow his jacket, ahehehe. Found him conked out in one corner of the room, taking a nap. Aw, poor dear was tired and lacking sleep. Sorry I woke you. Anyway, when I returned to the lobby, there was quite a number of them bumming around on the carpet. Aside from Nicco, Opa, Russ and Olive, there was also Anna and Jen, then Kat, Jerald and even Tatang was there. Hahaha, a lot of people came for the freebie! I even saw Mikki with Shing and Max.
Iam and Ge arrived 3 minutes before the show started. Hahaha, OK, I couldn't help but laugh out loud when Iam had asked if the play was based on a true story. O_o Hahaha! What kind of 80's babies were we?
I have to admit, the play wasn't really all that consistent. The play was initially written as a straight play, not a musical, so it was quite an effort as to where the songs could possibly be slipped in. Jun Yango was the narrator for most parts, but then suddenly the characters of Precious Javier and Joy Jopson and even others also narrate, specially in the 2nd and 3rd act. I think the only consistence I found were the mannerisms of some of the ensemble actors, which isn't really much of a good thing.
OK, before anyone would start reacting violently, I don't really have to put a disclaimer that this is just a matter of opinion, as this is a personal blog, right?
After the show, Iam, Ge and I had dinner at Dencio's, as Iam had a craving for sabaw, and upon hearing the name of the alternate band that played, we also ordered sisig, hehe. Tad didn't get to join us because he was tired enough as it is (plus he was a little upset that he might be removed in one scene), so I had to keep his jacket for the night.
Rosa didn't get to watch that night because it was Trina's wedding, so she decided to watch on Sunday. Met up with her at Pancake House for an early dinner as she retold me the events of the wedding, including photo that she recreated (that I plan to recreate as well later this afternoon, hahaha).
After eating, I decided to drop by the dressing room to drop off Tad's jacket along with a couple of bottles of Gatorade. But I didn't find him anywhere, so I texted him that I left his jacket plus a little something in their dressing room. As it turned out, he was pretty much upset about being removed in a couple of scenes without any explanation, but maybe because he was told that he stood out too much in the crowd. I didn't quite understand why it had to be done as well, but there's nothing we can do with the decision of the powers that be. Aw.
Then we moved to Starbucks and settled on my favorite corner. Interesting talk, and was that Nicco's name I keep hearing at the next table? Hahaha, Nar, Martha and Kat happened to be there, and Nar had asked me how Nicco was. Weird, why ask me when I hardly get to see him anymore? Uy, Nicco, pinag-uusapan ka nila oh, hahaha.
Iam and Ge got to watch Riki and Juliene as EdJop and Evelio respectively, while Rosa got to watch Ricky as the latter. Haha, saw those crazy mannerisms again. One was doing the "Lea Salonga" look (that Pam had once demonstrated). Another was as stiff as a board. The other looked like Droopy. Sitting next to Mailes, we were both chuckling at some funny nuances and other stuff, that Anna had even captured on camera.
Haha, after the show, when the crowd had thinned out, Rosa had managed to find the place where I could recreate that photo she had mentioned at Pancake House. Hopefully I'll remember later.
Mini-reunion with some JATD-slash-CLOKWorx friends
The subject title was either that or "Andrei's Coffee Cup, Episode 3." Ew, nah, that sounds kind of corny, haha.
I got a text the night before from Nikki, asking if a bunch of us could meet up at ATC with Ferson for lunch. Had prior commitments due to the plain fact that it was a Monday even though it was a holiday. Then when plans had changed, I called Nix when I woke up and decided that we still meet up. Ferson was going to catch up, as he and his sister Cecile were dorm-hunting. Texted Drei, as he was always in the mood for hanging out, and said he'll catch up as well.
Nix arrived an hour later than our agreed time (hahaha), then headed to Cibo for some pizza and pasta fix. Good food and crazy conversations, but hey, at least I picked up a few good tips, hahaha! Then we just went around the mall, window-shopped, and when we reached the 3rd level of the mall, Nikki decided to inquire about having photos taken at Picture Company.
While we were still standing outside the shop as Nikki checked out the pop-art photo concept that PC had, I noticed that the girl at the counter looked pretty familiar, then I dismissed it. Then Nikki decided to go inside to ask about the photos, and we got to talk to one of the girls who entertained us for a while, then left almost immediately. Hahaha, Nikki had this curious question about a friend of her ex, but was too shy to ask, so I turned to the familiar-looking girl and asked for her. Retired, she said, in this high-pitched kolehiyala voice that I hear from almost every girl I see in this part of town, most specifically in this mall. (My high school friends and I have this theory that only kids from Alabang acquire this particular speech pattern and accent.) Anyway, I suddenly realized that the "counter girl" was one of the chorus orphan kids that I used to hang out with during the old days of Oliver, hahaha! I remember that we even sometimes used to eat lunch together with our mixed crowd during Saturday rehearsals, when we had the entire school to ourselves.
Aw, I suddenly missed those days. I remember that I looked up to Marnie Arcilla as a role-model, because I was a newbie to the theater world. I was intimidated by her, even though I've heard about her all throughout my grade school days because she was a friend of my brother's. I also remembered being cursed at by the infamous Tony Espejo (as he yelled using a microphone) along with a small group of kids during one scene.
Okay, that's enough reminiscing.
Anyway, after that, I introduced Nikki to the dance machine that Drei and I got addicted to in that particular Timezone branch. Hehehe. Then we finally met up with Ferson (with sister Cecile in tow), and we got to chat a little at Food Choices before they had to leave about an hour after they had arrived. Apparently, Ferson had texted almost everyone from their workshop class from 4 years ago, and from JATD and CLOKWorx as well. So we gave him a little update on a few of the people he had asked about. Tough to keep in touch with them lately. *sigh*
Iam and Ge happened to be there as well, on the search for pichi-pichi for her mom and her mom's friends. Their quest ended when they found this stall conveniently next to the table we were sitting at, hahahaha!
After saying goodbye to Iam and Ge, Nix and I went straight to Starbucks, as Drei had texted that he was already nearing ATC. Hahaha, one of Drei's first greetings to Nikki was "Welcome to my show." Whee, his sitcom acquired a new guest star! Chitchat here and there over coffee, and even recalled the crazy Joseph days.
All together now. "Oh no! Not he! How you can accuse him is a mystery! ... La-la-la-la la la la-la..." HAHAHAHA! Nikki's improvised dance steps in "One More Angel." Wahehehe.
Then I challenged Drei to a rematch on that darn dance machine. Best out of 3 rounds. We were tied after the second round, but I lost to Drei by the 3rd. But hey, at least I can now do the faster songs, yay! Hahaha, I was sweating like crazy because of those "mini-games" that help equalize the match.
I missed these people. Hope I get to see more of them next month, as we had already set a date to meet. I'm so grateful for friends like Nix, Drei and Son who manage to stay despite hassles of time and distance. I love you, guys.
It's the 26th. Exactly a couple of years ago, one out of some crazy ideas was born over coffee. Defunct? Both of you are keepers, rare gems in my treasure trove of precious friends. Well, it's up to you guys to decide on that. But even though we can't really turn back time, I just miss the way things used to be. Nah, maybe I'm just getting too sentimental.
More importantly, it's the 5th month, teeheehee. =)
I got a text the night before from Nikki, asking if a bunch of us could meet up at ATC with Ferson for lunch. Had prior commitments due to the plain fact that it was a Monday even though it was a holiday. Then when plans had changed, I called Nix when I woke up and decided that we still meet up. Ferson was going to catch up, as he and his sister Cecile were dorm-hunting. Texted Drei, as he was always in the mood for hanging out, and said he'll catch up as well.
Nix arrived an hour later than our agreed time (hahaha), then headed to Cibo for some pizza and pasta fix. Good food and crazy conversations, but hey, at least I picked up a few good tips, hahaha! Then we just went around the mall, window-shopped, and when we reached the 3rd level of the mall, Nikki decided to inquire about having photos taken at Picture Company.
While we were still standing outside the shop as Nikki checked out the pop-art photo concept that PC had, I noticed that the girl at the counter looked pretty familiar, then I dismissed it. Then Nikki decided to go inside to ask about the photos, and we got to talk to one of the girls who entertained us for a while, then left almost immediately. Hahaha, Nikki had this curious question about a friend of her ex, but was too shy to ask, so I turned to the familiar-looking girl and asked for her. Retired, she said, in this high-pitched kolehiyala voice that I hear from almost every girl I see in this part of town, most specifically in this mall. (My high school friends and I have this theory that only kids from Alabang acquire this particular speech pattern and accent.) Anyway, I suddenly realized that the "counter girl" was one of the chorus orphan kids that I used to hang out with during the old days of Oliver, hahaha! I remember that we even sometimes used to eat lunch together with our mixed crowd during Saturday rehearsals, when we had the entire school to ourselves.
Aw, I suddenly missed those days. I remember that I looked up to Marnie Arcilla as a role-model, because I was a newbie to the theater world. I was intimidated by her, even though I've heard about her all throughout my grade school days because she was a friend of my brother's. I also remembered being cursed at by the infamous Tony Espejo (as he yelled using a microphone) along with a small group of kids during one scene.
Okay, that's enough reminiscing.
Anyway, after that, I introduced Nikki to the dance machine that Drei and I got addicted to in that particular Timezone branch. Hehehe. Then we finally met up with Ferson (with sister Cecile in tow), and we got to chat a little at Food Choices before they had to leave about an hour after they had arrived. Apparently, Ferson had texted almost everyone from their workshop class from 4 years ago, and from JATD and CLOKWorx as well. So we gave him a little update on a few of the people he had asked about. Tough to keep in touch with them lately. *sigh*
Iam and Ge happened to be there as well, on the search for pichi-pichi for her mom and her mom's friends. Their quest ended when they found this stall conveniently next to the table we were sitting at, hahahaha!
After saying goodbye to Iam and Ge, Nix and I went straight to Starbucks, as Drei had texted that he was already nearing ATC. Hahaha, one of Drei's first greetings to Nikki was "Welcome to my show." Whee, his sitcom acquired a new guest star! Chitchat here and there over coffee, and even recalled the crazy Joseph days.
All together now. "Oh no! Not he! How you can accuse him is a mystery! ... La-la-la-la la la la-la..." HAHAHAHA! Nikki's improvised dance steps in "One More Angel." Wahehehe.
Then I challenged Drei to a rematch on that darn dance machine. Best out of 3 rounds. We were tied after the second round, but I lost to Drei by the 3rd. But hey, at least I can now do the faster songs, yay! Hahaha, I was sweating like crazy because of those "mini-games" that help equalize the match.
I missed these people. Hope I get to see more of them next month, as we had already set a date to meet. I'm so grateful for friends like Nix, Drei and Son who manage to stay despite hassles of time and distance. I love you, guys.
It's the 26th. Exactly a couple of years ago, one out of some crazy ideas was born over coffee. Defunct? Both of you are keepers, rare gems in my treasure trove of precious friends. Well, it's up to you guys to decide on that. But even though we can't really turn back time, I just miss the way things used to be. Nah, maybe I'm just getting too sentimental.
More importantly, it's the 5th month, teeheehee. =)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Watching Last Order sa Penguin, and shoot of Ikalawang Tagpo and Hubad
Slept until 1pm, and I'm still trying to catch up on my sleep. These past few days had gone by with getting much zzz's. Time for a long update. Good luck to those who plan to read this, hahaha.
Didn't watch EJ's opening night last Friday, as I had promised Ola and Opa that I'd watch Last Order sa Penguin that night... all the way at Kublai's in Katipunan! Hahaha, superfriend mode, as I went there alone to watch. Was supposed to meet with Maika somewhere in the area, but she wasn't replying, so I met up with Ria. Late lunch at McDo and killed time at Starbucks before we headed for the venue, where we killed even more time.
Sat with Ria T and her friend during the show. Hahaha, I finally got to watch the play after reading the book several times already. I still can't get over that jologs monolgue, one of my favorites. My golly, Ola, napagod ako para sa iyo during Act 1 as Sang, because her character never talked during the entire act, and just hung on to Nicco's arm (who played Mario) and laughed along with the rest of the cast. Speaking of which, Mario's monologue is the one part I didn't really get to appreciate much of (Sorry, Tuxqs), because whenever the party people entered, they made to much noise for Nicco to be understood, and their movements were quite distracting. Well, but maybe that's the whole point of it? And it was a nice touch when Edwin kept trying to check out Sang right on until their goodbyes, hahaha. And I just love Sweet's character! He's one of my favorites (other than the biased ones, hahaha).
Congrats, baby bro! Even though this is the 3rd time you played a druggie, hahaha.
Late Saturday morning, Tad and I first went to DLSU for a reading of a film thesis, then headed to CCP after lunch. Bummed around until he had to go to the LT dressing room to get ready for EJ's matinee, then I headed to the lobby to hang out at the front-of-house. Hehehe, I got to watch the first act (with Riki opening as EdJop) before going to GSP to meet with Mimay for a rehearsal of her thesis.
Evening was spent in the GSP theater with Mimay, Jenny, Dohna, Ayn and Asta. Load-in of the couch and Asta fixed the curtains to get ready for an early set up in the morning, then Mimay, Dohna and I blocked Jenny's scenes with me standing in for Sir Noel.
Slept over at Mimay's, then woke up at around 3:45 in the morning to get ready, as Dohna was picking us up at Jollibee. When we arrived at GSP, the PD team still had to set up, so I managed to take a little power nap as they did so.
I lost track of time when we started shooting, because the words "time check" became more like a quip than a real time check, hahaha. Jenny was pretty much a dream to work with, as she easily nailed almost every scene.
Jenny: Ayoko nang maging artista. Gusto ko na lang maging scientist.
HAHAHAHA!
Jenny was so quotable. Her "magaling, magaling" quote was a favorite of Dohna's and mine, wahehehe.
Sir Noel arrived after lunch, and we helped him with his blocking before we started shooting right away. Hahaha, ano ba ako, script continuity or stage manager? 2nd AD naman daw, sabi ni Dohna, hahaha! Nyak.
Thank goodness there was sponsored junk food, and the company of good friends. Otherwise, I wouldn't have enjoyed the shoot. Thank you, chocolate mallows, hahaha.
Just like to thank Sir Noel Trinidad for being part of Mimay's and Aby's thesis, and to Joel (of course, for the contact of his dad), and to Tito Mario O'Hara for the recommendation.
We were super delayed, as we had finished shooting 2 hours later than what was scheduled. We quickly had our late dinner, packed up, and headed to Paranaque to Carmela's house for the 2nd part of the shoot.
Got kinda lost in the script continuity the entire time at Carmi's house, because they just started shooting without any ID's. Oh well. When we were finally done at 4 in the morning, I quickly tried to take another power nap in the room where Jenny and Carmi were as the people started packing up and putting all the furniture back where they were before. By the time everyone was ready to go, I decided to get dropped off as they exit the service road and I can just grab a bus. Then a last minute decision, I ended up staying at Carmi's and sleep, so I can have a safer trip home when the sun's up.
By the time I woke up and got ready to leave, Carmi was still asleep, so I just sent her a text message that I was leaving, and let myself out. Had the mistake of boarding a jeep headed to Alabang along the service road, so it took me an uber-long time to get home. When I arrived home, I just had a quick lunch, fixed my stuff, took a bath, then headed out the door for some quality time with Tad before we went to Penguin in the evening for the Hubad shoot.
By the time we arrived at Penguin at exactly 6pm, Chrome was the only one from AC there, sitting with Ms Tess and Ms Denisa. Grabbed some food while we waited for the others. Yay, free food and drinks, hahaha!
The rest of the AC started trickling in, and Ms Denisa started casting a few of them (Tad, Chrome, Marj and Tara) to be in a scene with Sir Nonie as the rest of us just hung around. Hahaha, Tara as Lolita, the waitress with an attitude. Kinarir ang pagiging waitress. As we waited, Anna was talking to Nicco about getting him as Nanic's prom date, hahaha! Back to high school for Nicco, as we hyped him up for it (hehe, Nanic has had a crush on him ever since she saw her in Palanca on My Mind). Then the conversation shifted to uhm, dating in particular, as Kat and Jen got curious, so did I, hahaha.
When it was time for Mike Unson's stand-up comedy routine, there we go. There was the actors' table, and there was Tanghalang Pilipino's table, hahaha. Almost all girls (Anna, Jen, Kat, Martha and me), except for Nicco and CJ, with Jerald at the bar. More drinks were served, yahoo.
My golly, I just have to say this, I didn't notice until later that it was Peque Gallaga sitting at the next table. Hahahaha! Oh my oh my oh my. My being starstruck got delayed as we were all minding our own business, specially when there's food and drinks involved.
More waiting, more food, more drinking. Got to talk to CJ about the lifespan of music careers (hahaha), and John-john showed his card trick prowess. More talk of "The Secret" from Jerald. And more chicken wings to chow on, hahahahaha!
Nar had brought his guitar with him, because one scene involved scat-raps of TP. Yes, their infamous improv singing, hahaha. We did one rehearsal, and even though it went pretty well, the song wasn't about the subject, hahahaha! TP was divided into 3 groups, and Nicco, Wenah, Russ and I were then dubbed as the "pillow people" because we had to stay with the big pillows, ahehe. And Russ just had to ask permission from Tad to hold my hand as we entered, hahaha! Then dancing time! But I just had to make a French exit from out of the frame along with the rest of the pillow people, hahaha! Dirty dancing daw eh! I don't even dance, I just move to the beat, hahahaha.
Stayed inside until Sir Dennis' entrance in the scene, then they got some coverage of the band (Radioactive Sago Project?). We were allowed to leave then, and as we started saying our goodbyes, Peque Gallaga approached each of us and shook our hands, thanking us. Holy kamote, more starstruck moments as I shook THE Peque Gallaga's hand. Huwaw.
Now I'm sleepy again. Want to catch up on more sleep, but when I lie down, I'm not sleepy anymore. Arg.
Wahahaha, my browser hung for a while, and because I hadn't saved this entry, I thought I lost it for good. And to think this is long enough already. *relief* Lesson learned. Copy, paste.
And to those who had managed to read this entire thing, I salute you, hahahaha!
Didn't watch EJ's opening night last Friday, as I had promised Ola and Opa that I'd watch Last Order sa Penguin that night... all the way at Kublai's in Katipunan! Hahaha, superfriend mode, as I went there alone to watch. Was supposed to meet with Maika somewhere in the area, but she wasn't replying, so I met up with Ria. Late lunch at McDo and killed time at Starbucks before we headed for the venue, where we killed even more time.
Sat with Ria T and her friend during the show. Hahaha, I finally got to watch the play after reading the book several times already. I still can't get over that jologs monolgue, one of my favorites. My golly, Ola, napagod ako para sa iyo during Act 1 as Sang, because her character never talked during the entire act, and just hung on to Nicco's arm (who played Mario) and laughed along with the rest of the cast. Speaking of which, Mario's monologue is the one part I didn't really get to appreciate much of (Sorry, Tuxqs), because whenever the party people entered, they made to much noise for Nicco to be understood, and their movements were quite distracting. Well, but maybe that's the whole point of it? And it was a nice touch when Edwin kept trying to check out Sang right on until their goodbyes, hahaha. And I just love Sweet's character! He's one of my favorites (other than the biased ones, hahaha).
Congrats, baby bro! Even though this is the 3rd time you played a druggie, hahaha.
Late Saturday morning, Tad and I first went to DLSU for a reading of a film thesis, then headed to CCP after lunch. Bummed around until he had to go to the LT dressing room to get ready for EJ's matinee, then I headed to the lobby to hang out at the front-of-house. Hehehe, I got to watch the first act (with Riki opening as EdJop) before going to GSP to meet with Mimay for a rehearsal of her thesis.
Evening was spent in the GSP theater with Mimay, Jenny, Dohna, Ayn and Asta. Load-in of the couch and Asta fixed the curtains to get ready for an early set up in the morning, then Mimay, Dohna and I blocked Jenny's scenes with me standing in for Sir Noel.
Slept over at Mimay's, then woke up at around 3:45 in the morning to get ready, as Dohna was picking us up at Jollibee. When we arrived at GSP, the PD team still had to set up, so I managed to take a little power nap as they did so.
I lost track of time when we started shooting, because the words "time check" became more like a quip than a real time check, hahaha. Jenny was pretty much a dream to work with, as she easily nailed almost every scene.
Jenny: Ayoko nang maging artista. Gusto ko na lang maging scientist.
HAHAHAHA!
Jenny was so quotable. Her "magaling, magaling" quote was a favorite of Dohna's and mine, wahehehe.
Sir Noel arrived after lunch, and we helped him with his blocking before we started shooting right away. Hahaha, ano ba ako, script continuity or stage manager? 2nd AD naman daw, sabi ni Dohna, hahaha! Nyak.
Thank goodness there was sponsored junk food, and the company of good friends. Otherwise, I wouldn't have enjoyed the shoot. Thank you, chocolate mallows, hahaha.
Just like to thank Sir Noel Trinidad for being part of Mimay's and Aby's thesis, and to Joel (of course, for the contact of his dad), and to Tito Mario O'Hara for the recommendation.
We were super delayed, as we had finished shooting 2 hours later than what was scheduled. We quickly had our late dinner, packed up, and headed to Paranaque to Carmela's house for the 2nd part of the shoot.
Got kinda lost in the script continuity the entire time at Carmi's house, because they just started shooting without any ID's. Oh well. When we were finally done at 4 in the morning, I quickly tried to take another power nap in the room where Jenny and Carmi were as the people started packing up and putting all the furniture back where they were before. By the time everyone was ready to go, I decided to get dropped off as they exit the service road and I can just grab a bus. Then a last minute decision, I ended up staying at Carmi's and sleep, so I can have a safer trip home when the sun's up.
By the time I woke up and got ready to leave, Carmi was still asleep, so I just sent her a text message that I was leaving, and let myself out. Had the mistake of boarding a jeep headed to Alabang along the service road, so it took me an uber-long time to get home. When I arrived home, I just had a quick lunch, fixed my stuff, took a bath, then headed out the door for some quality time with Tad before we went to Penguin in the evening for the Hubad shoot.
By the time we arrived at Penguin at exactly 6pm, Chrome was the only one from AC there, sitting with Ms Tess and Ms Denisa. Grabbed some food while we waited for the others. Yay, free food and drinks, hahaha!
The rest of the AC started trickling in, and Ms Denisa started casting a few of them (Tad, Chrome, Marj and Tara) to be in a scene with Sir Nonie as the rest of us just hung around. Hahaha, Tara as Lolita, the waitress with an attitude. Kinarir ang pagiging waitress. As we waited, Anna was talking to Nicco about getting him as Nanic's prom date, hahaha! Back to high school for Nicco, as we hyped him up for it (hehe, Nanic has had a crush on him ever since she saw her in Palanca on My Mind). Then the conversation shifted to uhm, dating in particular, as Kat and Jen got curious, so did I, hahaha.
When it was time for Mike Unson's stand-up comedy routine, there we go. There was the actors' table, and there was Tanghalang Pilipino's table, hahaha. Almost all girls (Anna, Jen, Kat, Martha and me), except for Nicco and CJ, with Jerald at the bar. More drinks were served, yahoo.
My golly, I just have to say this, I didn't notice until later that it was Peque Gallaga sitting at the next table. Hahahaha! Oh my oh my oh my. My being starstruck got delayed as we were all minding our own business, specially when there's food and drinks involved.
More waiting, more food, more drinking. Got to talk to CJ about the lifespan of music careers (hahaha), and John-john showed his card trick prowess. More talk of "The Secret" from Jerald. And more chicken wings to chow on, hahahahaha!
Nar had brought his guitar with him, because one scene involved scat-raps of TP. Yes, their infamous improv singing, hahaha. We did one rehearsal, and even though it went pretty well, the song wasn't about the subject, hahahaha! TP was divided into 3 groups, and Nicco, Wenah, Russ and I were then dubbed as the "pillow people" because we had to stay with the big pillows, ahehe. And Russ just had to ask permission from Tad to hold my hand as we entered, hahaha! Then dancing time! But I just had to make a French exit from out of the frame along with the rest of the pillow people, hahaha! Dirty dancing daw eh! I don't even dance, I just move to the beat, hahahaha.
Stayed inside until Sir Dennis' entrance in the scene, then they got some coverage of the band (Radioactive Sago Project?). We were allowed to leave then, and as we started saying our goodbyes, Peque Gallaga approached each of us and shook our hands, thanking us. Holy kamote, more starstruck moments as I shook THE Peque Gallaga's hand. Huwaw.
Now I'm sleepy again. Want to catch up on more sleep, but when I lie down, I'm not sleepy anymore. Arg.
Wahahaha, my browser hung for a while, and because I hadn't saved this entry, I thought I lost it for good. And to think this is long enough already. *relief* Lesson learned. Copy, paste.
And to those who had managed to read this entire thing, I salute you, hahahaha!
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