IT'S A LOOONGGG WEEK

09 AUGUST
I started my week with PBA Dubai editing --- simultaneously with Engineering Party --- so almost everyone in I-post was in a party mood already and was in a hurry to finish their work. They gave a broken schedule in editing (3pm-7pm & 12mn-4pm) so that the artists can attend the party. So while waiting for my artist, Joven, Andy & I went to I.O. to have a videoke. We stayed there for almost two (2) hours and we had fun too. Andy gave me his gifts --- a VERONICA GUERIN & IN AMERICA dvds --- he's such a sweet friend. So we did sing all night long (as if there was no tomorrow, hehe). My artist, arrived at 2am (We were kinda not talking to each other though. Because he took negatively what I texted to him. But everything became fine after) at we finished the plug around 9am.

10 AUGUST
I stayed at home only. Tobie and Ricky presented the PBA Dubai to clients.

11 AUGUST
LDD Meeting, Rolling Van Europe and CD Plug editing.
I had LDD meeting with Tobie and Ricky at Window's (where we usually brainsorm). Then resumed to my Rolling van editng at 12nn-3pm...I wasn't able to finish my Rolling Van Europe because my editor was just starting to learn the machine. And with CD Plug, I had no problem with my artist because we've been doing this for a long time.
I dropped off Yam at the Rhunes (where she saw Noel Cabangon).
Trying to sleep early for my editing the next day but was able to sleep around 12mn.

12 AUGUST
I woke up at 4am for my 6am editing. Bad trip!!! He was late!!! Jacque and I had our breakfast at Mc Donald's Panay. I saw Papa (with Floyd) there too --- they were heading to Pangasinan. When we got back to ABS-CBN, Geoffrey was not yet there. So Jacque helped me with my editing... thanks to her =) At last, Geoffrey arrived!!! We had a hard time typing the details because it was "alien" with us the addresses...very foreign!!! Then Jen V. called to tell me that the guard from the parking lot said that I left my car unlocked. So I headed to parking and locked my car... thanks to Jen!!! We left the I-post at 1pm --- when the next program arrived in editng bay.
Geoffrey, Jacque & I had our lunch at Kimchi. I was very sleepy so I bought coffee in Mini-Stop --- well, the coffee perked me up!!! Then accompanied Jacque & Joven to Petrus Cafe --- Jacque treated us there!!! On our way back to ELJ, Elaine called me in my cellphone to tell me that Beth was calling an emergency meeting ---- it was all about on GENERAL ASSEMBLY thing. Then finally, I went home --- dropped Jacque at Tomas Morato cor. Roces (it was raining)

13 AUGUST
Friday the 13th! But it was not a freaking day though, hehe. We were supposedly to have an LDD meeting but was moved to afternoon because Beth was in Ops. Mtg.
I had my lunch at Yellow Cab with Tobie, Marianne, Hoho (the driver as usual), Ramil, Jen, Joey & Danny.
We had our LDD meeting at 2pm. Beth told me to look for another director since Unitel's CE didn't meet our budget (poor thing!). So I called Paolo Dy and told him the Director's fee --- thank God he is ok with the budget --- hoorey!!! After that, I revised the timetable and e-mailed to Ghe.
Then Hoho and I watched "Collateral" at Shangrila. But before that, we dropped Joey to her home. We finished the film around 11:30pm and went back to office to get my car.

14 AUGUST
Toppel went to our house to meet with Patrick ---they are busy with this "Nike --- short film". They went to Benny's place and consulted him regarding with the prosthetics.
I went to the gym (after 5 days without workout) and had my dinner there too. After that, I went to Hi-top to buy some groceries.
When I got home, Aga was in our house eating dinner with family. After dinner, Pat & Aga went to Pat's room. Pat & I were supposedly to watch a film but didn't go because it was raining. So we just stayed home.

15 AUGUST
Papa was surprised that I woke early. He asked me if I was going somewhere --- well, I just attended an 11am mass at St. Paul Church.
Toppel picked up Pat here in our house --- they'll meet with the female talent. After taking my lunch, I went to sleep (till 4pm). Then I watched The Buzz (Sheryll Cruz) & Amazing Race (the brothers were eliminated).
Ma & Pa attended mass at 7pm. Pat got back from Divisoria (with Toppel --- then they left at 10pm again).
Well, after I finish with my "blogger" I'll fix my stuff for the next day --- which is a new start of the week!!!

"Creativity Is The Opposite Of Routine"
--- Belief presents: Pollinate Volume 01

I don't know exactly what to utter or how to react after watching the Belief CD (compilation of video works from artists all over the world). Right now, I am very limited with the things I do at work and I feel that there's no room for growth anymore. However, I am VERY certain that there's always a hope for change... it may not be exactly in my current job...but it could be in my next venture.

"Being an artist is being in a journey" .... "Art has no creative boundries"...

A Fire Drill Experience

Came to the office at 9am to attend the LDD Telecon with NA Clients. Surprisingly, Ricky was early (maybe he was making up with his lates for the past meetings we had, hehe). Our clients (Kerwin and Rose) chose the "Babae Po Ako" concept over "Otso-Otso/Pamela" concept --- but Rose was kinda having a second thought with "all-gay cast" tvc though --- still... the "Babae Po Ako" concept got the crown.
After the Telecon, we proceeded to finalizing the concept they chose --- from the actors to copy. While busy with LDD tvc, we looked down the window and saw plenty of people on the street, and there were ambulance and fire trucks too. At first, we thought there was a shoot but untill a security guard told us that FIRE DRILL has started and he asked us to go down the building (we didn't hear the fire alarm). So we all went down (from 9th floor to ground) --- well, we didn't just do the fire excercises but we did an physical excercises too (by taking the stairs in going down). Whew!!! That was really an experience.

OK FINE!!!

It was raining cats and dogs at 2:30pm when I went outside of TOC --- got my Joblane plug from Arman. Since I was wearing my red sandals (w/ chinese fabric) I had to take the long way going to ELJ Building so that my feet won't get wet. While I was walking slowly (scared of slipping), I heard a male voice saying "Careful..." then he held my arm... Thought it was Kuya Edwin (Mendoza) but it wasn't... it was EDU MANZANO!!! Oh my God!!! I was head over heels!!! He was really a down to earth and gentleman person... can't believe that he'll do that to someone he doesn't know. After that "showbiz yet ecstatic" moment, I can say that I already have a crush on EDU MANZANO because he is really an OK FINE guy!!!

What A Day!!!

I was planning of not going to work today since I had a straight duty (stayed in the office for 19 hours because I produced JOBLANE plug). But the day didn't cooperate with me... went to the office instead...grrrr!!!

There were some reasons why I had to report to work:
1) Ghe asked me if what time I am going to work...duh?!? Didn't she know that I just got from editing?!!! Still NO SLEEP?!!!
Then she said that I had to sign a CHECK...Did I sign anything???
2) Arman called me to clarify if the JOBLANE plug's dealine was today... again...duh?!? Didn't he read my note?!? He even told me that he didn't see the tapes in his work station...WHHAAAAT??!!!??? I left the tapes and cd there after my editing.
3) Present our two Long Distance Direct (LDD) concepts and boards and then e-mail to clients after... since I was in the office already, I've just decided to present it with the team.

Well, at least I was able to go to the gym (where I released my stress and anger) and was able to attend POKLONG's exhibit (where I saw some friends) --- which ended my day bearable. And because of that, I had the energy (and willingness) of helping Tobie in coloring our LDD storyboards.

Hmmm... come to think of it... it was not really a bad day, huh???

"31 On 31!!!"
Long Time No Hear =)

It's my BIRTHDAY today and I can't feel that I am getting older. Actually, I am trying to review my 30th year and I can't exactly tell what exciting (or memorable) things I experienced. Tsk...tsk...tsk... Well, I studied BASIC CINEMATOGRAPHY last Summer (month of May), got promoted to SENIOR PRODUCER (July 1 --- which I find it soooo baduy --- but THANK YOU GOD!) and what else? Hmmmm... Can I say I am HAPPY with what I have recieved for one year but not CONTENT? Yes I am HAPPY but not CONTENT!
According to my good friend YAM, last year my numerology was SEVEN (7)... Meaning, I am very spiritual, meditative and introspective. She was right! For the past year, I was preoccupied with so many thoughts. I contemplated and pondered on MYSELF. I studied my SOUL... I guess, now I am FOCUSED with my direction... I am CLEAR with my path... and I am PRECISE with my decisions. And that will help me achieve my numerology EIGHT (8)... which means I'll be SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR!!! Wooohoooo!!!!
Anyway, I want to thank the people who made my year... a year! (whatever that means)... Of course first, GOD (Allah, Buddah, Universe, etc), my FAMILY, FRIENDS and RELATIVES. Mwah!!!

"All About Lily Chou-chou"
I consider this movie as one of my favorites of all time. This was a heavy movie wherein you'll feel the angst, hatred & frustrations of every teenager students in Japan. And Lily Chou-chou was a "dark" singer that they idolized (because they can relate to her music). Almost everyone was quiet after the film ended... well, I was speechless!!! Didn't know exactly how to react and what to say. I was... I was... (sigh) I don't know... No words can describe my feelings towards the movie.
This is a must-see movie!!! I truly recommend it!!! Bravo!!!

A class with Lee Meily
Finally, our class had lecture with Lee Meily =) I've learned so much from her (mostly her experiences at work).
In the afternoon, we watched some of her works and she explained to us how it was done. After that, we were grouped accordingly for our practical exam on Wednesday and Thursday... I'm kinda nervous!!!
For me, Lee Meily is a VERY responsible, creative and humble cinematographer and person. I wish that I am going to be like her in the (near) future. Admittedly, I truly admire her a lot (in all aspects of her life)!
Goodluck to me!!!

Election Day!!!
I woke up late. And the first thing I saw was 5 messages in my cell phone that were mostly campaign texts. Anyway, my mama and I (papa was still in Tacloban) went to Mathay High School and looked for "4636" (where we were going to vote). We went up and down of the building to look for the room and finally we found it in the third floor. So we did the same process that we've doing in every election (blah blah blah). After that, we headed home and had our lunch.
So far, the election is peaceful and organize in our area (hope in other areas too). Let's pray for an honest and clean in counting the votes.

Happy Mother's Day!!!
Celebrated it at my grandmother's house in Manila (near Malacanang). It was really a feast!!! Almost everyone bought food for the event. As usual, my mother contribution was her famous KARE-KARE... which everyone always LOVES it.
We left my grandma's house around 4:30pm. And we drove straight to National Bookstore to get what I photocopied (the Cinematography's Book) yesterday. Then I bought Mama two cakes (Mango Tart and Buko Pandan cakes) in Icing's (Tomas Morato) as a Mother's Day treat!!!
Oh well... I am glad to have a mother like my MAMA (eventhough we argue a lot and we are different in many ways) who I LOVE A LOT!!!

Interesting!!! Learned this stuff from Tobie... Thanks Tobie =)

What kith are you? Find out here.

Pooka are the very essence of mischievousness — ever-lying pranksters who could charm an Eskimo into buying an ice-box. They also have a talent for being devastatingly charming. The pooka are the embodiment of the dream of being as carefree as animals playing in the tall grass. Despite their reputation for deviousness and pranks, they're also known for being charming clowns who hate to see others being unhappy, even going to such lengths as to make the target mad at them instead of moping about. Pooka make excellent shoulders to cry on, the more perceptive of them able to draw truths from those who confide in them.

It's my first day of class!!!
Yep! It's my first day of BASIC CINEMATOGRAPHY workshop in Mowelfund. I was so nervous to get in school (again) for the first time after ten years. Because, I forgot anymore how it feels to be a student (and how to be in classroom). But when I reached Mowelfund, nervousness turned into excitement! I've met my old friends and I've met new friends. It was a fun day! No exact words can describe the feelings I had (or should I say, still having). As far as I know... I am HAPPY and I am ENJOYING! THIS IS A MEMORABLE STAGE OF MY LIFE!

My mother and I are really two different beings... we are different in so many ways (spiritually, philipsophically & mentally).

Just today, we argued on two things (which I am going to write verbatimly what she said):
1) "Mahirap makipag-relasyon sa mga tomboy"
2) "Maging focus ka sa goal mo (to be millonaire), para when you reach 30-35 pwede ka na mag-retire"

My answers to these premises:
1) Don't generalize. Whatever the gender or sex of your partner, there's always a possibility to have a difficult relationship romantically with anyone.
2) Every individual has different goals in life. You can't tell us to be a millionaire on a certain age because sometimes people change with their plans. Or sometimes, they discover their "happiness" in the later stage of their life. As the say, "Change is the only permanent in this world!".

I am not asking anyone to agree with what I believe. I am just here to tell exactly what's on my mind --- my opinion... my belief.

"Never talk religion in a conversation. You may offend someone"
--- by Alfred Finney (from the movie "Big Fish")

I agree... because sometimes you thought you were just having a discussion. Then for all you know, you were already having an argument. Worst of all... you were already having a fight!

Is this what your religion have taught you?