I still believe

Last week I took the train on my way back to Taft. It was a rainy night, and while I was in the train I just suddenly murmured "Lord, bakit ganito?" then I suddenly realized that the guard was just looking at me and I think he understood what I said. I felt embarrassed, really, but then I just thought of saying that at that moment.

I am not a devout Catholic and I don't always go to Sunday masses. But despite of that I still believe that there is a God. I describe my faith as something personal that I sometimes just want to talk to God alone, instead of forcing myself to attend the mass. And honestly, I don't want to be there just because I am obliged to be there. Also I don't want to be there if I have upset feelings towards Him. Although I know that I have no right to be upset and all, but I know that I'm human to feel such way about things that I cannot control.

Just like a few months ago, I asked Him to do something that will make things better for us. So He did and now I'm still having a hard time to accept it. I'm not blaming Him for it because somehow that happened before, and I realized in the end that it was really for the best. I'm sure that there's something way better than this, something that is stored for me. I'm excited actually because things will fall into place, not this soon though. I know it will take time. I just have to trust Him and time.

it really kills people

One of my flaws that I really would want to correct is having great expectations from people that are really close to me. I can't explain how I tend to have that, but I guess it's because I love them so much and they love me too so I know they'd do things for me the way I do things for them.

But hey, that's not always going to happen. It's like having high standards for the perfect man. You search for him, then you've met many until you'd end up having no one because you've never found the perfect man based on your standards. You end up not being happy.

That's why now I try my best to just let things flow. Of course I still expect sometimes, but I try to lessen that since I know that I might not get what I expected. It's way better to just be surprised and not be hurt of things because of expectations. It will really save you if you don't expect, I know it will.

gut feel

Of course I make decisions for myself. I think about things that I should and should not do. But at times I feel that I just can't decide anymore, so I depend on that gut feel.

Gut feelings works for me sometimes. I sometimes get the results that I want when I decide based on my gut feelings. I really can't explain what gut feelings are, but I guess it's that feeling that you tend to think about if you should do something or not.

Though sometimes I don't get the right decisions because of that gut feeling. Well, it's okay to fail on that because no matter what you choose or which path that you'd like to take, you'd learn something from it. You just have to trust yourself in the process and you'd know in the end.

beautifully imperfect

I used to have standards that were based on what my family's view on the "right" guy for us. The standards were the usual ones, like going to the house for courtship and those other things just for us to be considered to be with the "right" person.

And so I've met guys, and I've come to realize that in life you'd sometimes break those standards because you found something in them. They aren't really the perfect guy that you ideally thought or wanted, but you saw something in them and made you love those things about them.

Well, it's not wrong to have standards in seeking that partner in life. It's just that I really think that everyone is wired to be beautifully imperfect. Nothing really is perfect, and that's reality that most people don't see.

And so I agree

I exactly know the feeling of being lost and that everything's just so wrong. I know I'm still young, and yet I've experienced the worse a few years back. It was when my parents separated and I was still in grade school. It greatly affected me and I couldn't accept that they could never get back together because it will just bring more chaos to the family.

But then of course, I grew up and become mature about things. I've come to realize that their separation was actually a good move for them, and so I've learned to respect them even if it hurt me and my sisters. I've learned to be stronger because of what happened, and I found happiness and strength from my loving friends. From there I learned that things will eventually be better even if those were the worse days.

I'm not ashamed to tell people of what happened, because it molded me to be what I am now. If I was able to go through those days, then I know now that I will eventually get through things easier. It will still be hard, but it will never be as hard as that.

Yes sir

This has been my wallpaper since the past week. Well, I decided to make it as my wallpaper to keep me motivated, at least. Because it's been extremely busy, and so I've been drinking Stresstabs and more coffee everyday.

However, it sometimes does not work for me. I mean this picture. Lame, I know. I need something more to be motivated than this. I tend to just stare at the monitor then do nothing productive. It's just crazy, but I'm trying my best to do something at least. As it says, "DO YOUR WORK. DON'T BE STUPID." I just have to always keep it in mind.

Telege leng?

I just got curious with a link that I saw in some site, so I clicked it then I was brought to the site of shirts.ph. The prints of their shirts are really hilarious and very blunt. My roommate and I couldn't stop laughing, especially with this print. They're selling printed shirts for only 299 pesos, which I guess is just the right price.

They have a shop in Greenhills, so I'd just look for them next time. I'll buy this shirt, it's so funny. Speaking of Greenhills, I miss going there to just shop for clothes. I really go there soon, once I've got some cash.

I know it will

I failed in a subject called Love last term. There were several reasons why I failed. The point is, I failed. It was such an epic fail actually because I failed for the second time, and I realized that I somehow never learn.

But then again, even if I've failed I still know and dream that one day I will pass it with flying colors. It will come at the right time with the right circumstances. I know that it will not come this soon, but I know it will just come one day.

vintage love

My parents still don't want me to drive. They said that we don't have an extra car and I won't be able to drive anyway since I live in a dormitory. Still, I keep on telling them that I want to learn driving at least by next year.

Honestly, I don't know anything much about cars but I am attracted to the vintage ones. Actually my dad is also into vintage cars, so I guess I got that from him. I really find them more beautiful than the modern cars. They have that good looking classic feel that is very timeless and incomparable to modern cars. And yes, I want to drive one of those one day. I really hope I will.

for the love of coffee

I drink coffee everyday. It's like water to me actually, and I feel grumpy whenever I don't drink at least a cup of it. I drink two cups usually, and it makes me somehow sane at least. So of course, I love going to Starbucks. I love the smell of warm coffee once you've entered their place, and the warm welcome of their baristas.

One time I was in Starbucks near our place to review there and order my double shot caramel macchiato. So I got my order then I saw something where the condiments were. Well, they're seeking for baristas. Then I just remembered that I've had that silly dream to be one of their baristas one day. I checked the requirements that they want, and I thought of applying actually. But I didn't really apply because I think it's not yet the right time for it. Maybe next time I will.

I think it will be great

I love watching videos, but I never liked making one. I thought of it as something really tiring and stressful, until we took up one of our majors-VIDORGA. We made an infomercial and a short video for Hands on Manila. It was really an experience, and we'd like to do it again for our thesis but for a different organization.

From there, I'd decided to work in production houses or do videos in the future. Since I had fun, I think it will be great if I'd have that job too in the future. I'm not sure of it yet, but as of now that's one of my plans or what I'd like to aspire in. And being the cheesy and hopeless romantic that I am, I'd like to be a wedding videographer like Jason Magbanua and Bob Nicolas.

It's one of my dreams now to be part of Jason Magbanua's crew. I think that will be really an experience and fun, plus he's also close with Dino Lara and the boys of Mangored. Of course it's also my dream to get him for my wedding. That will be really unforgettable for me.

An all 5D Wedding Video Shoot and Same Day Edit: Irene and David from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

the little girl's dream party

Every year I celebrate my birthday by just having dinner with my family and very close friends. I just want everything to be simple, thus I got my simple yet extremely fun debut three years ago.

It was a little girl's dream for me because everything part of the program was a surprise. The only thing that I knew about the whole event are the people who were going to attend. Actually I only invited few super close and special friends, and the rest were my relatives. But I chose the theme for it, fuschia and green polka dots. I know it's perky.

I had my 18 wishes and dances, pink and green cupcakes as my cake, performances and videos by my loving and sweet friends and family. Everything was just perfect and everyone enjoyed the intimate party that I really wanted.

I know I acted spoiled by telling my friends and family to organize a suprise party for me. But it was really worth it, and actually right after that idea some of my batchmates did that too. They let their friends organized the whole party without them knowing what will happen, funny. I want to do it again actually, maybe on my wedding?

Then

My mom let me do several things that I wanted when I was a kid. Of course she didn't like me drawing on walls, but she let me choose my interests. Thus, being the curious kid that I was I tried dancing.

I was just 9 or 10 years old when I enrolled to a ballet class. It was just the basic class for ballet, but I can still remember some of the steps actually. Though, after that year I did not continue with it. I can't remember why, but I continued dancing in school. I became part of the dancing team of our batch in high school for the intramurals. I really had fun, most especially my last dance on our third year. It was the best even if I got myself extremely exhausted and stressed. It was all worth it. And oh, I forgot that I also took some classes in Trumpets on my second year.

Now, I just dance if it's required in classes. Sometimes I miss it, but I have new and better priorities now. Though, I won't deny that it became one of my dreams and aspirations. And I'm proud to say that I still have my little ballet shoes because my sweet mom kept it.

Rulers and Crayons

When you're young, you tend to dream about little and big things that you would like to have. Those are the moments where you just daydream of all those things. You look at the blue sky, and wonder if you could really have those when you grow up.

My parents are both architects, and so that was my dream job. I always drew houses on walls at our house using broken crayons. I enjoyed drawing even if my mom and dad got mad at me for vandalizing the walls at home. I pictured my dream house to be simple- white fences, 2 floors, 4-5 bedrooms, red roof, and a small garden. And that's what I always drew.

But of course, I grew up and started to like other things. I've started to like Events Management and Interior Design. I did not pursue Architecture because my parents ironically stopped me to. They did not allow me to take the entrance exam in UST, and it was really weird. They wanted me to also study in DLSU-M like my other siblings. And so I'm studying in DLSU taking up AB-OCM, instead of taking up the other course that I want which is Interior Design.

Honestly, I still want my little dream. Although it's not Architecture anymore, but Interior Design. They are still related somehow, and I still want it. Most probably I'd take that course in the future, maybe when I've earned enough money already for myself.

The second reading

I have a friend in our organization who knows how to palm read. And so, as always, I got curious and let her do my readings.

She said that my career in the future will be great, with the job that I want and everything. However, and as always, the great catch was about my love life. She said that I will have several unofficial relationships, and six official relationships. Two relationships will change my life. She also said that I'm a martyr that's why it's hard for me to move on in life.

That happened last summer (2008), and thus far I still don't really believe in it. I just laughed at it actually, most especially when she said that I'd be in six relationships. But of course, it made me question if I'm a martyr because sometimes I think I am. But moving on, well, if those things are going to happen it will and I can still change those if ever.

Serendipity

Being the secretly mushy person that I am, I enjoy watching romantic and drama movies. I cry whenever the guy and the girl ends up together after some circumstances, and all of those drama with the cheesiest lines. And one of my favorite movies is Serendipity.

Serendipity is about a guy and a girl who fell in love and chose to be together in the end because of what they call as fate. I really cried when they've finally seen each other accidentally at the skating rink, having that beautiful song at the background, and they just touched each other's hands then kissed. I'm just thinking about it, and it's making me feel that "awwwww" moment.

But hey, I saw that movie a few years back when I was not that realistic about things and I thought that those things that happen in movies happen in real life too. Well, even if I still cry and feel those cheesy lines in Serendipity, I know that those things are impossible to happen. People do not just have to depend on signs because anyone still has the power to make choices. The guy and the girl ended up with each other because they chose that path, and not because of the sign that they got with the $10 bill.

It's just crazy how people still continue to create stories that aren't really realistic. I'm affected because people tend to believe in some way that those could happen in reality. But, oh well, at least they are entertaining to those hopeless romantics in the world like me.

ifate

A few weeks ago my roommate, who denies that she believes in anything that says something about the future, introduced me an interesting site- ifate.com. From its name, it really answers any question that your heart desires. You can have your readings from tarot cards, runes, i-ching, horoscopes, numerology, fate ball, astrology, etc .

What I usually check there are the tarot cards. I get my readings from there by typing or just thinking about the question that I want to be answered. The cards are actually amusing and entertaining. There are also runes, which are stones with some symbols that have meanings and are new to me. The i-ching is also new to me, which is a Chinese system of philosophy and cosmology by using coins.

I don't go to ifate.com that often anymore. I just go there sometimes if I get curious about something or just want to be entertained or amused. It won't hurt to check your "future" sometimes because no matter what, you still have a choice if you'd believe.

November 29, 1988

I describe myself as someone who is optimistic about things in life. As much as possible, I try my best to see goodness in everything, even in the most horrible or saddest things. It's sometimes hard, but I try to. I'm also the competitive type of person, in a good sense, to get something that I want.

I got curious, so I researched about my sign (Sagittarius) and it says there-

Light hearted Sagittarius is the happy optimist of the zodiac. Fun loving, and always high-spirited, Sagittarians add a wonderful dose of positive energy to any environment. For those born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius the glass is eternally half full. Saggitarians tend to be very attentive to the needs of others, and are very "tuned in" to what others are thinking. Their natural powers of perception, combined with their uplifting energy make them excellent conversationalists. Often gifted with an amazing sense of humor, Sagittarius can make almost anyone smile.

Sagittarians are extremely tactful and diplomatic for the most part -- although they are not afraid of bending the rules if it will make everyone happy. They are honest and respectful, but occasionally lose their temper if treated unfairly.

If Sagittarians experience moodiness or depression, they may hide this side of themselves from the rest of the world.

While others see a light-hearted, happy side some Sagittarians always determined to at least "look happy" may conceal their moodiness, hiding it from others.

Sagittarians are always on the go. They love travel and prefer new things over esttablished patterns.

I really couldn't tell much anymore because in general the descriptions are so me. I wonder if the other signs are accurate to some people. Also I wonder if the compatibility of the different signs are true. I tried to search on it also and I found out that I'm compatible with Aquarius. No wonder, my bestfriend and I are really a good match.

The first one

I met a friend in grade school who knows how to palm read. I don't know how she could simply tell something by just looking at someone's palm. So one time I showed her my palm together with some friends. She looked closely at my right palm as I was curiously waiting for answers.

She told me that I will have a successful career in the future. Most probably with the job that I want with the right salary. She also said that I'd actually be a career woman in the future. Then she said my future on love. She said that I will be in a serious relationship in a few years. The relationship will last long, but not long enough to really end up with me in the end. The second relationship or the second guy will just be fast compared to the first. Then finally, the last guy that I will ever have will be related to the first guy that I've been.

Well, those predictions were given to me years ago. Thus far, I'm not even sure if those already happened or what.

One afternoon

Last year I went to Quiapo with my dad for my project in one of our majors. I took some photographs since I wanted my project to be about the place. I saw the miraculous Quiapo Church, the many people, the street vendors, the scary women selling abortion drugs, and the market. What actually caught my attention were the fortune tellers.

The fortune tellers or the tarot readers in Quiapo are found near the Church. They're scattered near that area. I even took a picture of the tarot cards of some woman telling the future of her customer.

I was so amazed and attracted to the tarot cards that I wanted to try just for the heck of it. I am as curious as most people are about the future that's why I wanted to try it. I am also curious on how those people read those tarot cards, they're just amazing that they could tell something about a person's future. And I wonder, do they really just know how to read or know the future, or they just learned that? Though it is impossible that people can know the future, it could be possible in some way...or not?

Do you believe?

Admit it, you've always wanted to know what might happen next in your life. That's why people have tendencies to be curious about the future or knowing why things happen to be that way. You can't help but question those things, thus some look for the answers in astrology.

Astrology, according to my research, is the study of the stars and other celestial bodies. It explains predictions of the future based on planets and stars. It predicts every aspect of a person's life. It can predict a person's future at work, love, family, self, or the future in general. It can also say something about the future of the world.

It's just amazing how people thought of creating something to predict the future. I honestly don't believe in it, but sometimes I tend to because I feel that those things actually do happen in my life. Scary, yet amazing and funny.

Batam

Since we went back to Singapore last year, we had another side trip. We went to Indonesia for one whole day. We took a small boat going there, and like Malaysia it was just a few hours away from Singapore.

Well, there weren't really great highlights that happened when we were there. We just went to some malls there, and food shops. We actually felt that we wasted our time there. But at least I enjoyed the part when we went to visit a temple. I was able to know if my wish will come true by doing a ritual that Buddhists do. Well, this is what I got...

"Your wish can come true if you really want it and pray for it..."

If ever we'll be going back to Indonesia, I'd want to go to their beaches.

Yes, we went back

My sweet mom wanted us to celebrate Christmas again with her in Singapore, and so we did. We went there last year and it was a different experience compared to our first trip there.

On Christmas eve we went to the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Art Museum. We saw visual portraits of popular icons such as Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt by Robert Wilson. There was also an exhibit by a photographer named Chang Chien-Chi, his several interesting black and white photos were posted there. Also I liked the other paintings there, most especially the vintage ones.

Of course we went back to Chinatown, but we not just bought pasalubongs there. We discovered a temple there, the One Hundred Buddhas temple. I really didn't count them, they're really many and some of them were either small or really big. The temple was amazing, really. Then we took again the lights out tour, but our first time was better.

We also went to Jurong Bird Park, since we weren't able to go there on our first trip. I'm not really fond of birds, but I love penguins so I got so giddy when I saw some there. Then we finally rode the Singapore Flyer, which was designed by my mom and other architects of DP Architects. It was actually a miracle for us that we weren't the ones who got stuck there because after that day that big ferris wheel got stuck.

We stayed there for fourteen days just like the first time. It was a different trip from the first one since we were able to go to places in a slow pace. But of course, we still bought some ice cream there and went to our favorite food shops. The trip to the museums and seeing penguins made it extra special for me. I'm actually hoping to go to the Doll museum next time, I don't know when we'll come back but I know we will but not this year.

Tagaytay

It is the place that I love going to whenever I just want to have some cool and fresh air. It is the place that I love to go back to. And yes, it is one of my favorite places.

The first time that I went in Tagaytay was with my family when I was still a kid. I remember that that was my first time ever to ride a horse, it was a little brown horse. I enjoyed that moment, and of course the view of the Taal volcano.

Aside from the Taal volcano, there's more about it that I really love. Whenever I go there I always eat in Carlo's Pizza and have coffee in Starbucks there. I know that there are several Starbucks here in Manila, but the branch there is really my favorite because of its really cozy atmosphere.

I brought my Holga micro 110 there

Also just a few months ago I've discovered that there's a Happy Road and a Winner Road. Well, we were just walking along the main road when we saw it. And just a a month ago I've tried the Zipline in Picnic Grove. It was a first for me,and going through the thick fog was really an experience.

Hopefully I'd come back there soon, most probably term break or on one lucky weekend.

The side trip

During our stay in Singapore we saved a day to go Malaysia. It's just a few hours away, and it was amazing that we got our passports stamped just like that. We took a bus ride going there, and arrived there at around 4 in the morning.

Our first stop was in the amusement park in Genting. It's not really big compared to Enchanted Kingdom, but they have an indoor and outdoor park. The boring rides are the ones in the indoor park, and the fun ones are found outside. It was actually a bummer when we found out that the ticket to the indoor park is different from the one outside. We didn't want to spend on both because we also didn't have time for all the rides. So we ended up staying in the indoor park, well at least. Then our next stop was in Kuala Lumpur to see the Petronas Towers. We really just went there to see it. Right after taking some pictures of it, we went straight to Chinatown to buy more pasalubongs.

After shopping in Chinatown, we rode the bus again to go back to Singapore. Our stay there was that fast, and I hope that we'd come back there. I really want to go to their beaches, maybe next time.

Singapura

I had this funny theory before that when you go to the States you'd grow taller, and so I hoped of going there just to prove that. But then, well, until now I haven't gone to the U.S. or to other countries except in Singapore.

It was after my graduation in high school that my mom finally decided to work in Singapore. Of course I didn't like the idea that she'd be leaving us to work there. But at least she's enjoying her life there, and she's just the sweetest thing for bringing the family there in 2007. Going there was my first ever trip abroad, thus the giddiness of riding the plane.

The fun thing about our whole stay there was that my mom did not get any tour package for us, because we made our own tour. Each day we had a schedule on where to go, from what time, and so on. Imagine, it was like our little amazing race that we went from one place to another. We went malling at Marina Square, then took the Hippo and Duck tours. From there we went to the beautiful Sentosa island and Vivo City. Next days were solely for our furry animal friends at the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. I got so giddy because I finally saw the big cats (jaguars, lions, tigers, and cheetahs), they're so beautiful even if I hate cats. There were also elephants, rhinos, kangaroos, and baboons to name a few.

Of course we didn't forget to buy pasalubongs. So we went to Bugis market, Ikea, and Chinatown. I enjoyed going to Bugis and Ikea. I remember that we met a very friendly Indian in Bugis, he was so friendly that he gave us discounts. Ikea is my mom's favorite place since she's an architect/interior designer, and it's a haven for people who love to buy things for their homes.

What I also loved during our stay there was the food. We tried the cheap but yummy ice cream that they were selling along Wisma mall. We also tried eating in food court, and my favorite is the one in Suntec mall (Food Republic) and in Marina Square. One time we ate in a Japanese restaurant that was full of Filipino employees, and they were so hospitable that they gave us some food for free. It is also there that we discovered Donut Factory, which is similar to what we have here as Cello's. But what they have that we don't have is Toast Box. Toast Box simply serves bread with different spreads (chocolate, peanut butter, jam). They are actually expensive, but I love their Milo dinosaur drink. Of course we tried their Starbucks there, and well, their coffee tastes creamier. My favorite green tea frapuccino tastes better there actually. I also love Marigold milk, it's so creamy and I love milk. Also they have milk teas, which also became my favorite there.

We spent fourteen days there, and it was actually one of my favorite days. Everything went so fast when we were there, but it was really fun. Singapore is worth coming back, really.

Coron

When I was 9 or 10 years old, my lola brought my cousins and I to our province in Palawan. It was an all girls summer trip because lola only chose the girls in the family to come with her. It could've been different actually if the boys went. But heck, the trip was still fun of course.

I really can't remember how long we stayed there, but I can still clearly remember the beaches that we went to. We went beach hopping, and it was the best part of the whole trip. Imagine, I've experienced going to an island where we were the only ones there. It was a small yet beautiful island. The water was clear, and the sand's so white. The other island that we went to was the Black Island. We also went to some lakes there, and one lake that we went to was inside a cave.

The beaches weren't just the place that we went to there. We also went to visit the zoo. Although I cannot clearly remember all the animals that we've seen there, I can remember that we fed giraffes. The giraffes were beautiful, and feeding them was another experience. There were also crocodiles there in their crocodile farm.

Aside from the beautiful beaches and the animals there, we had great food everyday. It was there that I've experienced eating lobsters and tuna that are really big and fresh. I can not also forget when we suddenly woke up when we heard a pig crying, which became our lechon that night. That actually freaked us a little, but well, the lechon was delicious so that didn't bother us that much.

It was also there that I've experienced people sleeping early. And when I say early, it's really early. The people there slept at around 8 in the evening, and that for me is really early. And it's in there that we've experienced seeing a Tuko, which was weird because we were having dinner that time. It actually made us paranoid that the Tuko might just crawl and be stuck on us, but thank God that didn't happen.

I don't know what Coron looks like now, but I'm still hoping that I'd be able to go back there. Who wouldn't after what I've seen and experienced there?

It would be better if you'd come with me

One of the things that I would like to do if I'd have enough money and time is to travel. I would like to go to places that I haven't been to. I want to explore new things, meet new people, and new places.

It is in travelling that you learn and experience a lot. It is possible that when you travel, you'd be able to see more things in a new light. Or meet people that could possibly be with you for the rest of your days. Or just simply, enjoying each and every moment of travelling. But whatever you learn from it, you bring something new to your life which you can share to others.

The good thing about travelling is that you can also go back to those places that you'd been to. You can go back, then add more memories to those places with people who are familiar to you or to new people in your life.

Rak en Roll hanggang umaga

Who does not know the song Sugod? Tell me, because as far as I know Sandwich is one of the popular bands in the country. And yes, they're one of my favorite local bands.

Their vocalist is Raimund Marasigan, member of the Eraserheads, who I find really talented and passionate with music. Everytime I see him perform, I can feel that he enjoys what he does for a living and is really passionate about it. Of course, the other members of the band adds up to what makes Sandwich a unique kind of local band. They've evolved from hard rock, grunge and rap rock, to a more youthful and dynamic music.

I started to like them when I heard their song Butterfly Carnival, then Two Trick Pony. But I liked them more when they released Five on the Floor in 2005. I liked almost all of their songs in that album. Of course, I like their songs in their latest album.

Indie

Sometimes you get sick of listening to mainstream music. It may be because you hear those songs too often or it's too popular already. Good thing there's music from indie artists.

Listening to indie music for me is quite different from listening to the mainstream. You feel that you're the only one listening to their songs because not everyone knows them. But sometimes you want that those bands be known because of the good music that they offer. To name a few, these bands are Salamin, Out of Body Special, and Bembol Rockers.

Among the three that I've mentioned, Out of Body Special is my favorite. I really like their songs, and the voice of Carlos Magno (who is the brother of my guy bestfriend) is really soothing. Their music is a fusion of different genres (rock, deep funk, soul, R&B, jazz and latin).

Simulan mo na

What I like about variety shows or concerts are the performances by different bands. I get that giddy feeling of watching my favorite bands, and singing freely with the crowd. And I got that feeling just a few weeks ago when Pedicab performed in one of the events in campus.

Aside from the fact that Diego Mapa made me giddy because he looked so cute and dorky (as always), I got to sing their songs. I was like a kid, sitting in front and feeling giddy while singing. The fun part was when he pointed at me, I almost fainted. Kidding. But seriously, I love watching them as much as I love watching Sandwich and Sugarfree to name a few.

Some people don't like them because they sound as if Diego Mapa's not really singing, but just saying the lyrics like to what Radioactive Sago Project does. Well, for me, not really. Actually, I also like Radioactive Sago Project but not as much as Pedicab. Radioactive's music tells a lot about reality, which is really interesting. On the other hand, Pedicab's music is something that I can't exactly define in a good way. Their music for me is something fun to listen to, hilarious sometimes, catchy, and interesting. What makes it more interesting is that Raimund Marasigan is also part of the band, cool huh?

Go gaga

I am amazed with artists who are also songwriters because I know that it's not easy to write songs. You have to be creative, dramatic or playful enough to write those. And I know that everyone knows Lady Gaga, well, she's one of those artists that I'm talking about.

She wrote all of her songs, in fact, she was able to write one of those in just five minutes. I can't remember what song that was, I think Poker Face. But whatever that song was, I really find her smart and very creative for writing crazy songs that are really popular now. Her songs are really catchy, that it could give you a last song syndrome (LSS).

Well, she's going to have a concert this coming August (I think). I want to watch but I've heard that the ticket's expensive. If the ticket's not that expensive and if I'd be free on that day, then why not? I think it would be great to see her perform live.

Bittersweet

The reason why I love listening to music is not just because I want to, but because it also helps me release some stress. I am the type of person who releases stress by talking about my worries or just by crying everything out. Well, of course when I just want to cry it all out it helps me to release it by listening to bittersweet songs.

Thus, I listen to Coldplay. My bestfriend introduced me to their song, Yellow, and since then I've been listening to them. Most of the songs that I like by them have really heartbreaking or emotional. These songs are The Scientist, In My Place, Trouble, and Fix You. My two most favorite is The Scientist and Life in Technicolor II. Actually, some of their songs now aren't that emotional anymore compared to their usual ones. At least, they already have happier songs now like Life in Technicolor II, Clocks, and Viva La Vida.