Nostalgia.

It was one of the days I usually bum at home. And just like anyone who's stuck at home would do, I watched DVDs. Others were re-runs and others were not. One of the 'others' is the movie entitled FAME. It was a nice movie... reminds me of Step-Up movie though, where students break rules for them to discover and showcase their potentials. What's moving in this movie is how the mentors inspire the students through words of wisdom. They are all in Performing Arts, of which I could relate since my course isn't far from theirs.

Each character has struggles to face with... be it in school, in their circle of friends or in their families. Those facts entirely depict a life of a person... crucial yet entertaining. I did not regret staying up late for that movie... worth every little tick-tock. :)

I watched tv with my 4-year old nephew. We watched Going Bulilit on ABS-CBN since it's his all-time favorite! I was amazed when the show featured my good old school where I spent my nursery to grade 6 years! Angelicum College of QC! The school looks different now. The buildings were newly painted and all the rooms have AC! How devastating because I did not experience that! Hahaha! The elementary grounds are different! Nicer than ever :)

The segment made me miss my elementary days but much more my elementary friends who used to stay with me at the fishpond. :) Nostalgia huh? Good old days. :)

The Apparition of Urbandub: My first Udub experience!

The group with Gab of Urbandub

The Sound Of The Giant South is gaining more recognition around the nation like never before. At the forefront of the whole movement is a band that has a record that surpasses most bands than that of the bands that have come out of the Queen City of Cebu. They are none other than Urbandub.

From the very first day that this band was formed (in the year 2000), they were destined to be something more than the ordinary. Forced to be independent due to the lack of support coming from major record companies, Urbandub released their debut album called BIRTH. Off of this album, the hit tracks "Come", "Give" and "Would You Go" launched and took their world by storm. Unique, timely and yet experimental, it was something that entertainment scenes around the Philippines needed: a kick start into the future of original music.

Urbandub is Gabby Alipe (Vocalist / Guitarist), Lalay Lim (Bassist), John Mendoza (Drummer) and John Dinopol (Lead Guitarist).

• According to the lead vocalist Gabby Alipe behind the band's name:

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When we were just starting out..urbandub was supposed to be a reggae band...we were suppose to play reggae mixed with dub, ska, dancehall, hiphop, and rock. A perfect example of what urbandub would have been--is the song "sailing" and "eating me" --that was the style we were suppose to be playing around with--since we were suppose to be a reggae/dub band, hence the name, urbandub. But becuz of the series of line up changes--and new influences--we became what we are today! The name just kinda got stuck and we never bothered to change it. Soo there you go..the story behind the name "urbandub"

Urbandub's music video First of Summer is about a girl rebelliously going out with her boyfriend. The band later released Endless, A Silent Whisper which shows the events that happened before and after what was shown in First of Summer. Both videos were directed by Marie Jamora and were shot in 3 days.

-according to researches on the net-

I watched Urbandub's gig at CSB SDA Cafeteria! It was really a dream come true because I'm a great fan! And I mean greaaaat! Hahaha! If people say that they had them at hello, I'd say they had me in Endless, A Silent Whispher. It was the first song I heard from their album and since that day I liked their music. Urbandub is the one responsible why I liked listening to rock music. I was then a hiphop-and-rnb type of girl but when my friend lend me his earphones, I knew that my music taste has to change. My friend also gave me a gift since he knew that I liked their music. He gave me their two albums... Sabay! So I was stunned! He had them autographed by all the band members, but yeah, I never saw them play... that's the downside.

But tonight's different. I was able to meet them face-to-face, in that sense hahaha! Why? Because I was standing right in front of Gabby Alipe! Sweeeeet! Just few inches away from the strings of his guitar! Hahaha! But hell yeah, I can't help but be stunned. Na-starstruck ako. Finally, after a long wait! I always see their videos, I have it in my MP5 Player, even the ones with Franco. And kanina, wow, I can't believe that they are already in front of me! Waaaaah! I am more than happy!

I still think about it. I can't help but view the pictures we have in my camera. Tons of pictures I could say! I even recorded their performance on my cellphone hahaha! Addict much? And when we were outside, getting a hang of it all, Gab went out of SDA and smoked. He was right in front of us! We can't say a word! Buti nalang Gellie, Axle's friend had the guts to ask Gab if we could have a picture with him. Akala ko kaming girls lang, pero pati boys, sumama! Hahaha!

First time hurts? Nah.. First time's the sweetest! Hahahaha!

Urbandub, good shiiiiiit mahn!

Thanks, Pop! :)

Hey bloggers! FYI, I lost my phone last Feb15 and it broke my heart. :(

But today, my father made me so happy because he bought me a new phone and an external flash for my DSLR camera. I've been eyeing on the external flash since last two months and I really want to have one especially when I'm out with my friends or I'd like to shoot outdoors during night time. My father is so kind and thoughtful. He knows how much I love photography and they have been supportive ever since. Years back, when I was still a kid, my father handed me a film camera and bought me this 'film', I dont know how many shots it could accommodate, all I can remember is that I utilized it... very much! He let me shoot whatever I want and he even brought me to breathtaking places and horizons. I was nine years old when I fell in love with photography :)

About the phone he bought me, it's a nokia 2700. I am not a fan of Qwerty Pads and those slide wi-fi phones. I want a sinpler one so he got me a Nokia 2700. It boasts a 2 MP camera, music player, 2GB memspace, etc. Enough to cater my needs... even after college. :)

Thank you so much, Papa Dear for giving me cool presents!
Spark (my camera) is lookin' good now :D

Remember that the truest love, is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other.

Nothing beats the "smile-and-sweet-hug" combo after a long argument.

For couples who have been in a relationship for almost one year or more, arguments can be just a part of growing-up stage of the relationship. Arguments do not break you apart but instead makes you stronger. Luckily, for our case, (will be spending our 2nd anniv this march) arguments add up spice in our relationship. We become closer and sweeter every after argument. For me, the hugs he give me after the argument are outstanding. I can feel the sincerity and the love :) Cheesy much? But so true! :)

Kisses are sweet but hugs are more sincere. It brings your heart closer to your partner's heart and the tightness of the hug could speak for the sincerity he's trying to show. I can feel him. I can feel the love. :)

And what's even more relieving? Say after the argument, you and your partner had a conversation about the things that transpired, the realizations and stuff... you tend to lower down your pride and justify your side without bias. It is where you admit your mistakes and suggest things that can make your relationship better. You and your partner could just laugh your asses out every after justification, yes. The openness surely helps. It's like a 'no judgment' discussion. It removes the pain you felt and makes you feel better.

For me, that feeling is rewarding. The feeling of asking forgiveness and the feeling of being forgiven. :) I couldn't ask for more... I am more than happy :)

The tassel's worth the hassle!

I woke up late in the morning, well, intentionally, all because I thought the Pre-Graduation ceremony will start at exactly 1pm in the afternoon but shocker, I was wrong. Pre-Grad Ceremony= 8:00am... and the time I woke up? Another shocker...

The time when Jonah looked at the clock=8:30am. Splendid!

I hurried up and tried to fix myself as fast as I could. I am one of the awardees and I think it would be nice if I'll be there by the time the host calls my name, right? So when I got the chance to step on the grounds of Mendiola, I hurriedly gatecrashed the school's auditorium. Oh well, even though I was blazing up and down the stairs, I was late. My name has been called already. Hahaha whatthef.

Let's skip the disappointment part and talk about the nice things that happened in the ceremony. Okay, there was a nice crowd of Juniors and Seniors and a couple of tear-jerker songs and AVPs for us, seniors. I can't believe that I am graduating already!

Of course I am happy that finally, after 4 long years in college, I'd finally get hold of that hot diploma but a part of me is unsure of what's gonna happen after I throw my graduation cap up in the air on April.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER APRIL 13?

It's a hard question to answer but the feeling of excitement, of seeing your parents teary eyes when you receive your diploma is already an event to look forward to. I cannot wait that I am about to hand them my life-long promise since I was a kid.. that is to graduate college and make them proud. It's everybody's parents' wish to see their sons and daughters go up the stage in their lovely togas to receive their awards and diplomas as proofs of their hardwork in school. It is also, I believe, the most rewarding day for parents... after almost 22 years or more of investing good amount of money to universities where they send their kids to.

Finally. I'm nearing the finish line... I just have to wait for few weeks and I'm ready to battle in the real field.

To my friends who are also nearing the finish line of their school life, I am proud of you! And I salute your parents for their undying support especially when you have to go home late or you have to skip important family gatherings just because of school. You are blessed. We are blessed.

School is fun... it has always been fun. So don't be sad if we have to leave the four corners of our dear old university because THE TASSEL'S WORTH THE HASSLE :)

Healthy living.

It was a looong day and we have been reliable on alcohol lately so Axle and I decided to jog around UST this afternoon. It was fun running and walking up and down the lovers' lane and the football field... and VERY TIRING TOO!

This is the second time we jogged together and perhaps the most tiring between the two. Since Axle is a football player, he could run up and down the field for hours.. and me? What's my sport? Golf. Hahahaha! Doesn't involve any running but needs a lot of stamina for walking.. so I walked half of the time instead. Hahahaha!! But it was tiring too! Imagine spending 30-40 mintues running/walking on the grounds of UST... nakaka-uhaw din noh!

After a long fitness day with Ax, he treated me in Jollibee. He bought me fries and we went to our favorite kainan at Maceda. Egoy's or popularly known as Matnog's. Sizzling meals! :) We had T-Bone and Sirloin.. so wala rin yung jinogging namin hahaha!

Forgiveness is giving someone permission to make you stronger.

(Feb21)
It was a day that I did feel a little dizzy. Why? Answer: Hangover.

I lack sleep and my body's time clock doesn't want to cooperate but never mind, I had fun last night. Hahahaha! Right, friends?

About the title, I just realized that forgiving makes you a stronger person. After all the fights and hurtful words you have said to your partner or a friend, it all boils down to forgiving and being forgiven. It's a realization that two people could let go of their differences and learn from their mistakes hence, making each other stronger.

Nothing beats the feeling of saying sorry and being forgiven after a very big trouble you have caused. Masarap din yung feeling na manlalambing or manunuyo ka. It feels like you have the convincing power with your actions or little acts of sweetness like tugging his shirt while saying sorry or holding tight his hands and hugging him from behind. Believe me, the hug after an argument is the most relieving and most intimate of all the hugs. :)

And that's why I have to attest that Hugs are way more better than Kisses :)