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Saturday, September 1, 2012

CONFUSED: Worry Syndrome


CONFUSED.

I am sorry but I don't know if it's just me or my physical body and mind can't take all the abuses.

I am a promdi and I find it difficult to look for places I have never been before in my life. Unlike Juli0V I use google, unfortunately some of the information on how to get to certain places are so vague for me to understand and some are simply obsolete. Texting other people for directions doesn't help. They simply don't answer or they answer too late. Like, more than 3 hours after and tell you they're done there (yeah, that place I was asking about) and had left the place already.  Oh yeah, what an answer, I was asking for directions so I am confused why the answer should be like that.

Maybe not a lot of you knew that I was bedridden before. Because if you see me now, you'll never thought that in the same month last year, I was in and out of the hospitals for check ups, physical therapy, rehabilitation doctor's consultation not to mention MRA/MRI, neurosurgeon visits, medications, lower back pains etc.

I am a one eyed bandit up until now. But, I don't let my disability get the best of me. Though my neurosurgeons ( I got two) advised me to take a rest, and don't worry in my lifetime. Inaalisan daw nila ako ng karapatan mag worry. Why? Because, I am a ruptured brain aneurysm survivor.

My classmate's brother is an aneurysm survivor too. And for the past three years, he had been operated twice. He spent his days, sitting on the veranda of their house from morning until evening. Napping in between. Like me, he was forbidden to work:-(

I have nothing against him. But I don't want to be like him. So, I decided to join events for bloggers here in the Metro. At first, I don't want to introduced myself to them seeing how healthy, young and vibrant they all are. I was like the Phantom of the Opera, hiding myself from them all. But, one day, I gather all the courage I could muster, snapped out of my shell and tried to carry on a conversation.

I have always been straight forward. I blamed it on how my brothers who wanted me to learn how to speak for myself and for my ex-best friend who exposed me to American custom, like saying what's on my mind.  The problem in the Philippines, is that if you have your own opinion totally different from the group they tend to outcast you, talk behind your back (yeah stabbed your back). They prefer plastic people. The ones who kiss their asses and follow them blindly. ( Without thinking that the same kiss-ass people are backstabbing them too).

The problem is like my late mama, I am such a worrier. I worry a lot especially about what people say on my back. Despite the words of wisdom of my Kuya. I tend to worry a lot. I can't help it. Maybe I should asked for an expert advise so I can get over this worry syndrome.

My kuya's words- "To heck with all of them, if they talk behind your back, its their problem not yours. Their jealous spirits will cope up with them and eat them alive one day so don't mind them. Besides its their lost not yours."

When I first re-learned how to walk again, I find it difficult to cross the street. I was so afraid. I know my fear has no basis. But I can't help it. I guess, if you've been staring at the ceiling for so so long ( more than a year) you fear to reintegrate with the society. Especially if the society you are about to join are not supportive but judgmental bunch.

Maybe, just maybe that's where being kind comes in. People who are innately and genuinely kind, would always offer a helping hand, empathize and adjust.

It is a good thing that I became a member of aneurysm survivors in Australia and the US.  Hey, don't be confused too. I am Philippine based but there is no support group for aneurysm survivors here in the Philippines just yet. 

From my support group, I learned that just like me, they too feel the same way I do. They were also afraid to cross the street. Fear about driving also ( I used to drive like hell was at my heels.) They also became melodramatic okay emotional is the right word. So, hindi ako nag iisa. Maybe these fears and confusion and physical drain and pains is not being melodramatic after all. It was the re-wiring of our coiled brains. For those who have not experienced all these, You are so lucky. But, if like them you'll judge us for our weaknesses, then I will be happy to trade places with you, so you'll experience it all by yourself.

For now,  I implore for your prayers for my continuous healing. I hope the aneurysm that my neurosurgeon found out late last year would miraculously disappear. Please help me pray for that my dear readers, friends and relatives.Thank you.


TWITTER & INSTAGRAM WAR: Mo Twister vs. Bubbles Paraiso and Karel Marquez Santos


MO TWISTER STRIKES AGAIN!
Mo Twister posted the photo above on his Instagram account with the following caption:
 "Taking bets whether they know what team he plays for...oops, a bit of underwear showing there. Nice move."

via Instagram
  • bubblesparaiso: Why are u deleting comments. Mo, youve always had a problem with me. Come back to manila, lets talk and settle this once and for all. Ibang klase ka manira ng tao eh. Hello youre so far away naman. Hiding?
  • djmotwister: @iamkarelmarquez I didn't even read your comment because it was so long. You can post it again though and I promise to read it this time. To be honest though, I didn't know that girl on the right was you. It looks nothing like you. And i didn't say there groupie or anything, I just thought it was a pretty girl and a bad angle that the photographer shot. Anyway, post your comment again. Sorry I erased it, it was just taking up too much space. Well, so is this comment.
  • djmotwister: @bubblesparaiso I'm sorry, who are you? The one on the left?
  • bubblesparaiso: U answer like a wuss. Oh wait. YOU ARE.
  • djmotwister: @bubblesparaiso what is it? Are you gonna block me or not? You do the whole public blocking on twitter then go here on Instagram to converse with me? You are a dizzying intellect.
  • bubblesparaiso: In just abt to block u on instagram, einstein.
  • djmotwister: @bubblesparaiso oh okay. I'm ready to be blocked. It's terrifying but hold my hand during the process and tell me when it's over.

via Twitter
Karel Marquez Santos
  • NEVER in my whole life did I mind immature captions until today. Sometimes we just have to, at least once ever.. I'm kind, but not so today.
  • Why delete MY only comment? Face me.
  • He deleted MY comment but I saved it on my phone. You know I know you in person and we have had brief talks 
 

Bubbles Paraiso
  • @rolfsburg @djmotwister @iamkarelmarquez nagpa-picture lang , groupie na agad? #narrowmind
  • someones deleting all the negative comments about him on his instagram. too much to take i guess? truth hurts? tsk tsk tsk.
  • i have had enough of you and your lies @djmotwister. malicious insinuations much? ENOUGH ALREADY! come back here & face me!
  • mag usap tayo ng masinsinan, harapan. tama si @glocdash9, minsan mas lalake pa sa lalake ang bakla. para sayo ata yun
  • @djmotwister eh di mo pala ako kilala, lagi mo ko tinitira. are you STUPID?!
  • @djmotwister blocking u now. all u want is attention. there i gave it to u. now bye.
  • ok thats it. enough bad vibes. saya saya ng buhay eh. i hope the ksp is happy now that he was given attention. haha loving the twitterlove from my followers. the best talaga kayo :) ok, wag na naten patulan yung nagtatagong littleboy :)
  • parang iba dapat ang maglaban sa #onefc...
  • @akosimymy nagpapicture lang po ako. groupie ba agad yun? his table was behind ours. aint a sin to ask a famous athlete for a photo ryt?

Mo Twister
  • @rolfsburg Huh, what war? There's a war? Oh, shit, you're telling me those girls in the pic was them? I didnt know that was them!
  • @bubblesparaiso I'm sorry, but who are you and why are you mad? I'm uninformed.
  • I just got blocked by a person I don't even follow. Talk about overall appraisal of ones own worth.
  • @betsydaroza I dont think so. I got a tweet saying "im blocking u now." I thought to myself, "But I dont follow u." Sounds self-centered.
  • Mags Magno: @djmotwister blocking someone who's not even following you... #feelingera. Her name somehow describe what's in her brain. #JustSaying
  • Hahaha exactly. And to be honest, I don't hate her. I just hate people like her. There's a difference! #ThatWasAJokeOK?
  • Block me here only to go on my Instagram to talk to me there. I'm dizzy.
  • @iloveruffag Haha I heard she sent you a message to send me a message! That's hilarious! Why did she block me then? #Comedy #BigStarScandal!


Kris Aquino's letter for Jillian Robredo


Queen of All Media Kris Aquino's letter for Jillian Robredo (daughter of DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo)



WANTED: Derek’s Next Anna


Just a background, we’re pretty sure you’ve heard about the Anna Banana song that turned into a viral LSS a couple of months back. Finally the girl replies! 

Watch Anna’s rejection video to Derek
Derek’s family came to the rescue and supported him! Watch the complete story here.

And in case you’d like to see Derek’s video one more time, here’s the link

Unfortunately Anna don't like Derek one bit! So sad:-(  Derek is heartbroken. Haist!! Puppy love how cruel can you get?


Being pretty does not give Anna the right to hurt other people's feelings. Anna could have been more subtle so she and Derek could remain friends. Saying to the world that Derek dances like a monkey is a bit over. After all, no one is perfect. Derek made an effort by dancing singing and rapping just to let Anna know about his feelings. I bet a guy needs a lot of courage just to do that. On the other hand, I think Anna is just being true to herself besides, they're so young. But then again, being pretty and kind will not hurt, right? My heart bleeds for Derek :-(


But wait we can do something about it, right dear readers?

As for me, I would like to see Derek with Jill Robredo in the next PLDT Commercial!
I saw on a TV clip that Jill, wanted to be the next Kris Aquino, and starting as Derek's New Anna will be a nice start, right peeps?

Jillian Therese "Jill" Robredo is the youngest daughter of the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo and Attorney Leni Gerona-Robredo.

Jill is pretty and bright. She is very talented especially in Math. She got her love for numbers from her dad. She is also a very good swimmer. 

"I am already 12 and in my first year in high school at the Naga City Science High School. I will continue discovering myself and my talents and work hard at them. I am excited at what the future will bring" quips Jill.

You my readers can also help Derek find a new ‘Anna’!
Be Derek’s Next Anna by going to www.dereksnewanna.com.
All YOU have to do is submit a video entry on why YOU should be Derek’s new Anna! If you win, you’ll be part of the next PLDT myDSL commercial and also take home a Samsung Ultrabook. How cool could that be?


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Friday, August 31, 2012

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: All I Ask Of You Video


THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: All I Ask Of You

I can't stop listening to this song.  I still hear this song even when I am sleeping. It happened since I watched The Phantom of the Opera in CCP Main Theater last Tuesday. I am bitten by the Phantom craze! I am sorry to bugged you with my favorite music.  You ought to watch the opera too, and find out for yourself why I am singing praises to this play.

Let me share you my latest favorite song:


Violin and Piano version Instrumental



another


Phantom of the Opera Manila Cast


Phantom of the Opera Manila Cast

Meet the cast members of the Phantom of the Opera

Playing the Phantom is Jonathan Roxmouth. Said to be the youngest English man to do the role of Phantom.
 
Claire Lyon plays Christine. She first did Love Never Dies (sequel to the Phantom of the Opera) in Australia as an alternate and one of the most beautiful theater actress for the role.
  
 Playing Raoul is Anthony Downing he is said to be the world’s most handsome for the role.
 
 They sing so well. I can still hear all the songs in my mind!


Thursday, August 30, 2012

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s -The Phantom Of The Opera


It was my first time to watch an opera at CCP Main Theater with my brother last August 28, 2012.  Parking was a pain in the ass, it took us nearly an hour before we were able to park at a nearby parking area.  So, I suggest you come early.
We hurriedly ate dinner inside the car while waiting for an empty parking slot at Harbour Square.
It is a good thing that The Phantom of the Opera did not disappoint us. I highly recommend Andrew Lloyd Webber’s -The Phantom Of The Opera. Everyone, I tell you, don't you dare miss this play!

I wanted to capture some scenes for you my readers, unfortunately, the security at the entrance asked me to leave my DSLR at the counter. They give me a number tag and asked me to claim my camera after the show. Too bad :-(  The pictures below is courtesy of Jory Rivera.Thank you Jory!

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s critically acclaimed masterpiece celebrated its 25th anniversary on the West End stage last year, and continues to play to full houses nightly in London, New York and around the world. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide, in more than 27 countries, has won over 50 major theater awards, and has grossed more than US$5.6 billion. 

The setting of the tragic romance is in the Paris Opera House,  said to be haunted by a Phantom. Young talent Christine Daaé catches the Phantom’s fancy and he eventually falls in love with the young beautiful performer. Unfortunately, Christine even has already pledged her love to her childhood friend, Raoul.

The love triangle ignited a feud that affects the activities of the opera house and leads to an emotional roller-coaster ride filled with jealousy, passion, deceit, devotion and thrill. At the end Christine is forced to make a decision, which can only end in  two ways
  1. Her marriage to the Phantom
  2. or Raoul’s untimely demise.

The cast and crew are world-class. They have nearly a hundred tons sets, more than 700 stage lighting equipment and accessories. Oh, and yeah over 230 intricately designed and restored costumes by the late design titan Maria Björnson. I so love the dresses! They were so lovely. I wish I could wear one. The plot’s unexpected twist will leave you breathless. “The Phantom of the Opera” is truly one of the most exquisite multi-sensory experiences in musical theater.

“Inside a musical like this, which is ‘God’s gift to musical theater’ as it has been quoted, it’s true on every level,” Roxmouth said.
You are getting the best of the best be it in design, stage, orchestra, musical score. It's been around for 26 years and there’s a reason for that. It is simply the best among the best.
 
I wonder how much money did the producers spent for the Philippine run of this play? They have a magnificent stage. I super love the stage, casts, dresses, music and the whole play in general.
 
Special commendation to Andrea Creighton's performance. She played the character of Carlotta Guidicelle also known as the Opera Diva. As the Prima Donna Carlotta, Andrea Creighton relishes every opportunity not only to showcase her legitimate operatic prowess, technique and stylish Italian accent. Andrea played Carlotta with great comic touch and compelling vocal control. Tunay na kahanga hanga ang galing ng boses niya. Grabe!

Ticket prices ranges from:


Note: I was not paid to write about this show. This is my own experience. This is the best show ever for me. It is worth every penny! I want to see this play again, if I'll be given a chance. Super Like ko talaga!

Attire? I saw a lot of ladies fully made up and some in gowns and stiletto heels but that was not necessary. Smart Casual will do, just don't go there in shorts and slippers.
Don't miss your chance dear readers. Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s -The Phantom Of The Opera. Buy your tickets now and be enthralled! Super like ko yun song na All I ask of you! Kakilig! Happy Watching!


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