Studio 23 .. Kabarkada Ko!

I know. As a Filipino citizen, it would probably be more appropriate if I post a blog about my thoughts on the recent happenings of our country. So much is going on and so much is being said. I do have my own opinions and a blog may not be enough. Maybe next time. Definitely not today.

That being said, let me tell you about my Saturday night with Studio 23.

Jessica, my sister, won a barkada gimik courtesy of Studio 23. I was really excited when I got the news that someone from Studio 23 called her up. I was in the library and I was really giddy. My classmates saw the excitement in me.

You couldn't blame me! I was the one who encouraged my sister to join. When I saw the ad, I asked her how many from her barkada celebrated their birthdays recently. She said quite a number. It just so happened that a few weeks after, my classmate had a hand-out about the contest. So that same night, I handed it to my sister and she quickly sent an e-mail on the eve of February 13.

And so she won! The party was good for 20 people. Dinner was at Pacific Harbor and the party continued at Liquid. My mom, dad, Johanna, Jeremy, Jessica and I were at Pacific Harbor a little before 7. There was a huge Studio 23 cake. Tita Dawn, Nico and Tita Grace came. The rest of the gang were Jessica's barkada.

And so they came! Studio 23 VJs Beau, Juddha and Ayanna were present. And so was Patty of Breakfast and Vincent of Wazzup, Wazzup! I must say that Juddha is hottah hottah jud! All of them were super bait! They were all game for the picture taking. Beau and Juddha were the one who really reached out. Juddha talked with my mom and dad (daddy nga tawag ni Juddha sa daddy ko!) My sister had a great chat with Juddha as well. We got to talk with Beau, who wants to spread the word on his segment Beau Knows on Sports TV every Saturday on where else, Studio 23.

Anyhow, after dinner, we trooped to Liquid. It was still quite early so there weren't much people around. By brother, Jeremy, was allowed to go inside, considering that my mom and dad went with us. After a while, my dad and brother left. Soon, Tita Dawn, Tita Grace and Nico also left. We left at around 1:00 a.m. It was my first time at Liquid. At around 12:00 mn, it was really crowded. I did see a lot of familiar faces though. It's a small world after all.

Anyhow, it was one great Saturday! I got to hang-out with some celebrities, most especially Juddha. I just have to say that Juddha rocks. He was really nice. And really good looking. He is the most guwapo out of all the local male celebrities I have seen in person, as far as I can remember. Take note, I have seen the Hunks in person. Maybe I just had higher expectations as to other celebrities that when I saw them in person, it was just an OK moment. As to Juddha, I knew he was good looking. But I guessed I managed my expectations well since it turned out that he was really better looking as I imagined him to be. And he is a bit tall than I expected. Aside from Juddha and the rest of the celebrities, we had some free stuff as well – dinner, shirts, post-its and entrance to Liquid. It was really a nice experience.

Just in case you're wondering, just like my classmates, on why I didn't join, well, I have more than 20 people to invite. I'm pretty sure it would be a difficult task on deciding who to invite (char lang!). Ewan ko! I just felt that it would be something for my sister, Jessica.

Something to look forward this week is the "coverage" of the gimik. So try to stay tune to Studio 23 and maybe you'll see me... hehe. Wazzup, Wazzup also interviewed my sister and her friends (yes, they did the wazzup, wazzup gesture!) So watch out for it!

Thanks to Studio 23! Studio 23 rocks! I am already a fan of Studio 23 before... more so after the Barkada Gimik!

My Weekend

My Weekend

Here are my Top 5 Reasons why my recent weekend was a blast:

1. Timezone-- My classmates and I had a blast at Timezone. Law students as we are, we played to our hearts' delight. We even did the Dance Revo thing, in addition to Daytona, Time Crisis, Hockey and Basketball. Speaking of basketball, I outscored my 2 other guy classmates twice. Our reactions were hilarious! We actually had some crowd!

2. Bowlz Eye-- Sounds corny? I agree. But this was the name of the Dart Corner at NCCC. We played in teams. I lost twice but it was pretty much a close fight. I think I am getting gooder in this sport.

3. Survivor-- I am not sure which team I am rooting for. But I was thrilled with the games they played this week. I liked the slingshot catch game. The other challenge was really physical as they had to scramble for a pillow and get it back to their base. Basta it was fun!

4. Family time-- It is always great to spend time with the family. We went to church and bought some grocery at the NCCC Mall (Hmmm... this seems like an NCCC week for me). It was also nice to watch the Viloria vs. Aguirre match with the rest of the family as well eating kinilaw with them. And of course, we're sort of excited since this coming Saturday, Studio 23 will sponsor a gimik for my sister, Jessica. She won the Barkada Gimik due to my insistence... hehe.

5. Jan, Aning and Che-- It was so cool since I got to talk with Aning and Che. After an interesting text message, I decided to call them since we subscribed to the P 10 unlimited PLDT to Smart promo. And to cap off my weekend, I checked my e-mail and I got an e-mail from Jan! It's nice to keep in touch!

Until the next weekend!

Fun with Family and Friends

I am not sure if it is obvious from the title that I watched Fun with Dick and Jane over the weekend because I did.

The movie was fun. After our make-up class last Saturday, I was planning to spend the rest of the afternoon in the library (please don't laugh) while waiting for the time to fetch my mom at the airport. Anyhow, since my classmates were planning to watch it, I switched gears thinking it would be fun.

And it was! It was indeed a Jim Carrey flick. I remember how I laughed while watching Bruce Almighty (it was funny but touching). Fun with Dick and Jane was indeed fun (although I liked Bruce Almighty better). My favorite part was the I believe I can fly solo! We had to watch the first few parts again because one of our classmates missed it. And of course, I laughed again! And what I liked more about this movie was that it has some sort of relevance--with reference to Enron and Arthur Andersen. Hmmm... I am not sure what were the reactions of the powers that be of those former companies.

It was fun watching it a group. And it was the first time in a long time for me to watch a movie for two weeks consecutively, which was a Friday night ritual when I was still working. Just last week, I watched Zathura with my sister, Jessica and my brother, Jeremy. It was fun as well!

Speaking of family, it's fun that my mom is back again after 3 weeks of her being in Manila. Back to normal, a happy normal that is! After attending mass this morning, we ate at Buffet Palace... woohoo! I was really full! I don't know but I was craving for days to eat sumptuous food, with Buffet Palace as one of my options. And we just did and it was just fun.

So my weekend wasn't just having fun with Dick and Jane. It was also fun with family and friends! No kidding!

Auditions

I am currently watching American Idol. It made me think... would I audition for American Idol?

Well, I guess I could. I really think I could, just listening to a number of those who auditioned.

Don't get me wrong because I don't have a great voice. If it is good, maybe good enough for karaoke. Hmmm... it would be a dream to hear Simon Cowell's voice "good for karaoke, not for American Idol". In case I do get to audition and they asked why I auditioned, I would answer "because I love to sing!" And I will just truly sing. Nope, I wouldn't even dream of saying I want to be the next American Idol. I would even say "No to Hollywood" to me. Honest! I just want to get the feel of an audition, along with thousands of wannabes, waiting for 12 hours (huwaat!). I am not even sure which is worse, the one who auditions or the one who screens. Wait a minute! I guess it's easier to be a judge since a judge gets to be paid being frank. Listening to out-of-tuners is part of the deal.

So, I may not be an American Idol type (with Pinoy Ako background). But then I haven't really dreamt of being one.

But have I auditioned for a part before? Yup, way back in sixth grade! I can't remember everything but I was pretty sure that I mimicked a Palmolive commercial of Lea Salonga. And I got a major role in the school play. I guess that role paved the way for me to play a part in a the Sound of Music shortened play in first year high school, which means I didn't audition for that role (hehehe). And yes, I sang live in that musical (although, there parts that I had some back-up when I had to belt-out 'goodbye' in the So Long, Farewell number)

That's about the real life auditions I did although I do admit that I have had thoughts of auditioning for theatre. But those were just thoughts because I don't think I have really what it takes to really make it all the way. And don't worry, because I am contented with my thoughts. And who knows what the future holds? I am just 25... just 25!

Being 25

I have been living the life of a 25-year old for a week now.

How does it feel? No big difference. Of course, that's how I feel and does not necessarily reflect any other one-week-old 25-year olds out there.

I was just happy on my birthday (indeed, a happy birthday!) Appreciated all the greetings I received, as in! From the bottom of my heart ;) To cap off a simple yet great day, I had dinner with my classmates... woohoo!

Anyhow, I cannot actually say that much of how it is being 25. Hello, one week pa lang lagi ako 25. But for now, I can say that I am in my quarter-life with not much crisis (pwera buyag!)

I am just thankful because I know I am blessed (pwera buyag ulit!).