>OF PAINTS, COLORS AND SATISFACTION
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How many movies have you watched, where single/coupled actors paint their houses or walls? Plenty isn’t it? What scene usually comes after? You see the actor/s look fulfilled, satisfied and happy of the outcome, right? Well, not unless the painting depicts destruction, anger or revenge, of course you would see otherwise. But let’s focus on the lighter side, shall we? Before we move any further, let’s get some facts.
According to Wikipedia, a Paint is any liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition which after application to a substrate in a thin layer is converted to an opaque solid film. One may also consider the digital mimicry thereof. It is most commonly used to protect, color or provide texture to objects.
When I read this line, “It is most commonly used to protect, color or provide texture to objects” I remembered that day when all I daydreamed about was how I wanted my walls and my own house to be painted and of which colors. When I stumbled upon this site, I finally came up with these preferences:
Their Color of the Year, for my living room:
And these, for my future baby boy’s room. One of their Cool Trend Colors:
And did you know, that they have a DAVIES Color Factory, which targets the growing number of color conscious customers (like me) in key cities of the country like Cebu, Davao and in various parts of Luzon?
In fact, DAVIES Color Factory is the first and only fully computerized color mixing service in the Philippines! Its stations offer its customers a choice of over 7,000 ready to mix colors. These colors come from various European color standards or references such as British Standard (BS) of UK, Natural Color System (NCS) of Europe. Plus INTERNATIONAL COLOR STANDARDS like RAL Colors of Germany, Nova Colors of Scandinavia, among others. With the state-of-the-art fully computerized color mixing system, it will bring color to life instantly. Aside from the standard color selection, customers can also opt to have their own colors matched. For a minimum of 1 liter, customers can have their color done in minutes in the color mixing station. All stations feature fully automated tinting machines attached to a computer that dispenses colorants automatically in seconds, as well as a gyro mixer or shaker that mixes paints thoroughly in minutes!
Now, isn’t that amazing? Oh well, I will let you read more of what they can offer by visiting their site.
To round it all up, the feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction usually comes after the painting process; when you already see the result right in front of you. Seeing the color of your house on how you have always wanted it to look like makes you feel more alive and happy. You wouldn’t want your visitors feel uncomfortable once they enter your residence, right? You want to leave them in awe. Like the moment they step out of your house, they would want to go back and stay longer. Well, that’s a bit of exaggeration, but I, for one would like to feel that way. And it’s in the matter of how your place physically attracts your visitors. So, Paints do really pay a vital role. It could make or break the view of one’s treasured possession.
Hmmm…I wonder when I could start consulting with DAVIES – for my own dream house along the beach. J
>EMPOWERMEANT: 12 PLAYS IN A ROW (Synopsis and Cast)
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1. “5,6,7,8″ starring Bham Sumooc and Jha Briones: Story of a teenage boy who will do everything to achieve his dreams and who wont allow anything or anyone to stop him, despite his background and upbringing.
2. “Hansel at Gretel” starring Renan Regencia, Janine Tolentino, JM Grafia and Diane Sy: A Filipino retelling of the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
3. “Borderline” starring Benedick Hernandez and Nickeizo Paz is a story about how one’s language barrier can lead to mistaken identities and misconceptions
4. ”I Can’t Think of It Right Now” a story of a couple trying to remember an award winning movie of Mel Gibson and somewhere along the way discovers a disease has striken them both preventing them to even remember their own son’s name. The play stars Khristen Veramarie Balagtas Capiral and Ramil Ramos Pauig.
5. “Kapirasing Bulbol ni Johnny Depp” starring VJ Mendoza, Gimay Galvan, and Trixie Dauz is a satire about how one would go to lengths in obtaining a fervent desire in the midst of a culture pervaded by idolatry.
6. “Suor Clara” starring Eva Madera and Mark Jones Simbit is a reimagining of the ephemeral relationship between Maria Clara and Padre Salvi
7. “Borrowed Parts” starring Anaya Gonida and Gerald Santos. In this short one-act play, Martha takes refuge from her abusive husband at the home of a male neighbor. But when she becomes sexually involved with this stranger, she discovers too late that he, too, may have dark tendencies.
8. “Beijing Big Mac” starring Chris Baes and Josh Soria tells of an encounter between two strangers inside Mcdonalds in Beijing.
9. “Talents” starring Lanie Layag, Maricar Basco, Khrysta Diola, Lester Viterbo, and Ecel Gonzales is about the aspirations of extras.
10. “Dalawang Ama” starring Cesar Batistis, Japo Parcero, Love Briola, and Gerome Palparan is a tale of paternal love entangled in a web of betrayal, sacrifice, and deception.
11. “Donut” starring Archie Gonzales and Ecel Gonzales tells of a misunderstanding about food choices between two people.
12. “Ang Kalungkutan ng Mga Reyna” starring CJ Mangahis, Floid Zulueta, and Lester Viterbo in a play about a female leader in the Philippines who believes that monarchy is what the country needs in order to flourish. The play uses the hair as a visual metaphor for status, as well as a curious presentation of the theory that a leader, by projecting a drastically different image of herself, can camouflage her dark intentions and change society’s perceptions on self-serving corrupt officials.
>Press Release of Griselda Gambaro’s INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS, directed by Anton Juan Jr.
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Two more days left, and the show will begin. But first, take a peek on what you, as part of the audience will do, and what you will expect, as the play runs from September 20 to September 26, 2010.
Here are links of media pickups for news release
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=613422&publicationSubCategoryId=79
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/announcements/announcement.php?i=3937
http://panitikan.com.ph/newsarchive/monthly/september2010.htm#mayday
The following links will give you more idea of what the show is about:
http://sites.google.com/site/desapphilippines/
http://www.desaparecidos.org/phil/eng.html
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As a stranger to this country, you are invited to:
INFORMATION for FOREIGNERS
a memorable tour showcasing the fascinating history of this nation.
Come and hear our stories! Learn about our virtues! Meet our great heroes! See the beautiful, the glamorous and the prosperous. We shall take you to a journey that you, dear stranger to this country, will (hopefully once and for all) truly remember!
WHERE: CAL New Building, U.P. Diliman (behind the Faculty Center)
WHEN: Limited tour from SEPT. 20 – 26, 2010
TIME: Meets promptly at 6:30 PM
REMINDERS:
1. Please wear comfortable clothes.
2. Bring a fan (pamaypay) and drinking water.
3. For mature strangers only.
4. Standing room only.
5. If you’re bringing a friend, hold on to them – TIGHT. We don’t want anybody missing!
For reservations, please contact Karen at 0917 554 18 54.
Come if you’re dying to know about this country! Come! We’ll be expecting you.
Sincerely,
Your Guide
Brought to you by Department of English & Comparative Literature, U.P. Diliman
Adapted from the Griselda Gambaro’s Information for Foreigners
Devise & Project Mentorship – Anton Juan, Jr.
Dramaturgy & Asst. Direction – Pat Valera
Sound Design – Jethro Joaquin
Lights Design – Meliton Roxas
Costume Design – Lhenvil Pineda
Video Design – Winter David
Technical Direction – Ohm David
Featuring:
Michael Ian Lomongo, Olive Nieto, Michael Magallona, Mary jane Alejo, Carlo Garcia, Karen Gaerlan, Jeena Marquez, Opaline Santos, Pat Valera & Peter Serrano.
>Griselda Gambaro’s Information For Foreigners
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Griselda Gambaro’s
INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS
under the Direction of Anton Juan Jr.
Asst. Direction & Dramaturgy – Pat Valera
Sound Design – Jethro Joaquin
Technical Direction – Ohm David
Lights Design – Meliton Roxas
Costume Design – Lhenvil Paneda
Playdates: September 20-26 ’10, 7pm at College of Arts and Letters Building.
Watch and see a carnival of mystery and the macabre.
Ticket is @ Php250.00
For U.P. students, it’s a hundred and sixty (P160)
For ticket inquiries, text Karen @ 0927.554.1854
Feel free to share with friends! See you there!
>U.P. Night Ride
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On this cold, dark night
Hands going all over their partner’s body
One shoots a kiss
Another a sweet smile
I felt something strange
Sent shivers down my spine
Alienated
On this Jeepney ride
>Just Can’t Hide It (Savoring the First Time)
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I woke up yesterday at the sound of a text message.
Feeling groggy and jaded, I walked through the window to get my phone and check who it was. Thinking that it was just a message from a crazy guy who won’t have the decency to introduce himself and just bug me everyday, I was ready to immediately delete the message and wouldn’t want to bother reading whatever he said. But when I saw the word, “CONGRATULATIONS!” I literally paused (this time, thinking it was one of those spam text messages of me winning a lottery or something, which I didn’t even joined for). But as I run through the text, it was a message from the Production Manager of a theater play I auditioned last Saturday (July 24). It was then that I remembered I did something that weekend. Something that I almost forgot about, ’til this message came.
“CONGRATULATIONS! We are happy to inform you that you passed the audition as a workshop participant for Information for Foreigners. At this point we would like to inform you that instead of talent fees, you shall receive an allowance at the end of the production, THE AMOUNT OF WHICH IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. We hope that this monumental experience with Dr. Anton Juan shall transform you into a better actor and citizen. If these terms are acceptable, please attend the character tabling tom. At 6 to 9pm at CAL 311, U.P. Diliman. Kindly confirm attendance. Thank you. – Karen Gaerlan, Production Manager”
I was so sleepy and “bangag” that evening. I was even thinking of backing out of the audition and just go home to sleep ‘coz I can’t think of a piece that I can do for a monologue. I was not prepared at that time. We were just made aware of the audition, like 2 or 3 hours before. But then again, at the back of my mind, someone’s shouting: “Carpe Diem(seize the day), Jha! Carpe Diem(seize the day)!!!“
So there I was with my co-acting workshoppers and mentor (we all auditioned) in a cab, them writing or thinking of their audition pieces – and me, trying hard not to fall asleep and think of my own lines. But there was nothing. Blank. Nada. Zero. Nothing came to mind. So I just said, “bahala na(come what may)”.
Then there I was. In front of Dr. Anton Juan. When asked if I have prepared a monologue – I didn’t lie – I said, yes. Well, not that prepared really, but more of like, I do have something to present – an impromptu piece that is. Whatever comes out of my mouth, whatever it is that I can think of, at that very moment. So yeah, I can say, I have a prepared monologue. Hehe.
Of course, it’s different if it is a requirement to present a piece from a published playwright (like what was asked of us for CCP Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company audition last June 30). Good thing that this second audition I went to, didn’t really require much, so I just did my own.
Pardon me, but even though this is not the first time I auditioned for a theatrical play, this is the first time after 7 years (last was in 2003 for FEU Theater Guild’s, “The King and I”), that I auditioned – and passed. I will still keep my word when I said, that I won’t stop ’til I get and do what I have always wanted to do – Act.
So Thank you, Lord for this great blessing and for all the people who have prayed with me and supported me all this time. For they know what really makes me happy and they believed in me when I say, I can do it.
>Keep This Love Alive
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Tom Scott And David Pack
Girl we’ve been through
Some hard times before
Still we’ve made it through the years.
You know it’s true
Whatever lies in store.
We’ve faced troubled times
But we won’t look behind
Because girl,
When I think about our love and what it means
I know that you are the answer
I keep coming back to you
Heal me one more time.
I keep coming back to you
You’re the reason why, the reason I,
I’ve got to keep this love alive,
Gotta keep this love alive
Gotta keep this love alive, forever.
I don’t know why
I made it so long
Helpless to control my fears
I turn to you
It’s so hard, I know
No matter how long I go
You will answer my call.
Because, girl
When I think about our love and what it means
I know that you are the answer.
I keep coming back to you
Heal me one more time.
I keep coming back to you
You’re the reason why, the reason I,
I’ve got to keep this love alive
Gotta keep this love alive
I’ve got to try [keep this love alive]
We’re not weary
Need you near me
I keep coming home to you.
Girl, when I think about love and what it means
I know that you are the answer.
I keep coming back to you
Heal me one more time.
I’m coming back to you
You’re the reason why, the reason I
I’ve got to keep this love alive,
Gotta keep this love alive,
Keep this love alive
Gotta keep this love alive
Forever and ever
Keep this love alive.
>The Slow ‘Mo
>Was in the mood to do my laundry
At a very early morning – 1am
Gathered my socks and undergarments
And soaked ‘em with fabric conditioner for a final swim
Time to hang them up
And let the morning breeze kiss them
As I get my last pair of socks to join the crew,
I slipped on the floor, not as quick as I imagined
But like a scene edited for a show,
In a funny slow ‘mo.
>Pintigan Acting Workshop Journal – Actual Day 4
>July 10 2010
Pffttt… I came in a couple of minutes before the Physical Exercises begun. My eyes that day were really swollen, and I dunno why. I managed to get an hour of sleep (errr…nap that is) in our sleeping quarters after my shift, but when I remembered that I have to meet up with Dad and treat him for lunch, I immediately jumped out of bed bumping my forehead on the double-deck railing (stupid me. Hehe). But still, that doesn’t explain why I can’t stop the rapid blinking of my eyes whenever I attempt to look and focus on a certain object. I began to wonder what’s wrong.
Anyway, so there we were, started the day with the exercises (hoping that time, I can at least do most of them, after practicing at home – but still failed). Oh, well – more practice. After the break though, we were gathered by Mr. Michael Ian Lomongo (who, as I mentioned on my previous post, is our new mentor), and briefed us on what will be the changes on our remaining two or three scheduled classes.
He then asked each of us, one by one, to stand in front of the class… and do nothing. Just stand…for one minute, while the rest of the class observe the one standing. Alright, so I thought it was easy. Hell no. Just a few seconds of me trying to stare on an empty whiteboard, I felt my eyes scanning the rest of the room. Oh, I almost forgot. He did mention that we also need to observe what was happening around. And observe what’s going on in our body.
Funny thing was, after that few seconds of me trying not to think of anything, as the Dreamy Idealist as I am, my imagination started to fly and think of crazy things. My sudden dream of bumping into a gorgeous guy I barely knew in the middle of a footbridge while crossing the road, thinking he may be The One, which is real crazy; and thinking again of how stupid it was for me to suddenly jolt out of bed early that morning to see my Dad, causing a slight bruise on my forehead which hurts. Those things made me smile (which I bet they saw, when I was standing in front of them). Silly imaginations, followed by some kinky ones, also didn’t stop me from smiling that day. I dunno what got into me, though. Haha. Well, I managed not to move, yes, I just stood up…but I can’t stop smiling. 
The evaluation of that exercise followed. Ian said that the purpose of that is for him to know how we felt standing in front of an audience – or just even in front of someone you know, who stares at you. Also, he wants us to observe, how our body reacts on such occasion. Almost all of us felt nervous, I did too. And that nervousness was the reason why, no one of us had the courage to look at the audience.
I did felt nervous – but not the kind of nervousness that I feel on a certain performance on stage. For me, it was just a typical “shyness” in front of everybody. My imaginations overflowed, that it got me unaware of the time passing by while standing. Maybe it was because I got used to standing up after I eat, and think of things while I let my food digest itself in my stomach(hehe); compared to, if I am supposed to be in a character of someone or something that needs to be always standing and that the audience need to see. That’s different. If I know that I need to portray such character, I’ll be too mindful of the instructions given to me. Just stand and do nothing. But in that exercise, I was not in character. I was myself. So in short, I did not follow the instructions. I did stood up, but my eyes were moving everywhere and my lips twitched every time I want to smile.
JUST STAND, PART 2
We did that exercise again. This time, for two minutes. We’ll stand for two minutes – but was instructed to look at the audience, and if we felt a reaction in our body, we needed to let that reaction spread over the rest of our body parts. I said, okay (saying to myself, “follow the instructions this time, Jha. Just stand, if you feel anything, let that feeling show on the rest of your body parts”).
I did it wrong again. Though, Ian said that there’s actually no right or wrong on the said exercise, I still felt what I did was wrong. ‘Coz despite of me literally bursting in laughter (after I saw one of my classmates, yawn and scratch herself in a fast manner like that of a child whose so impatient to get his milk from her mom), I still felt my knees getting stiff to the fact that I can’t move it freely as I laugh. That’s where my nervousness showed – which our mentor saw when I was standing there.
I thought that by choosing which among my feelings has the higher percentage of being shown on my body, is what I needed to show my audience, I could cover my nervousness. That’s why I decided to let my upper torso show them how that simple thing got me teary-eyed while laughing. I thought that I could cover my knees shaking through that act. But it didn’t. So for me, for following instructions, I’m on strike two.
THE TOUCH, REACT, AND GO
For the next exercise, Ian told us to choose a partner and decide whose going to be A and B. Then he instructed for all A’s to lie down on the floor and close their eyes. The task of all B’s were to touch their partner in any part of the body, let them react, then let go. Little by little, all B’s will be given instructions on what to do next. Then exchange tasks – all A’s will be the ones who’ll touch, then all B’s will be the ones who’ll react (but this time, both are standing up).
I guess the purpose of this exercise is to see, feel and observe how fast we react on a certain touch or thing that will come across our bodies. In theater, maybe its to check how quick we think or deliver an ad lib if our partner forgets his line. It’s on how one could get through a scene without being so struck with nervousness like you don’t know what to do. It’s on how an actor shows how versatile he is to react on certain unavoidable situations during a performance.
The workshop ended with another case exercise, wherein we were asked to stand up, walk slowly and just focus on one spot in front of us – imagining there’s a bright tunnel ahead, and that we’re about to get out of a dark space (or so, that’s how I imagined it to be). We were asked to not let go of that spot and follow the instructions given by our mentor, as we walk towards it – that no matter what happens, whatever it is he says we do, we’re still looking at that spot, the tunnel.
Slowly as we walked, our mentor told us to imagine that, “there’s a rose coming out of our left eye, then later, a rose is coming out of our hands, our back, our hips, which grows bigger and bigger…”. I thought I have to show and react while there’s something growing on me. Yes, we have to, but the instruction is NOT TO LET GO OF THE SPOT WHATEVER HAPPENS. I failed again. Tsk, tsk. Strike three. Hehe
We were asked to do it again. Correctly. Our mentor noticed my reaction as a beautiful rose grows on each part of my body. He asked, “Jha, what’s a rose for you?” and I said, “It’s full of thorns. I know it’s supposed to be beautiful, but for me, they’re just full of thorns”. Now he understood why I reacted so differently from my classmates, who, just by hearing the type of flower, smiles and their faces brighten up. While I feel hurt and disappointed that there’s something that grows on me, making my walk towards that end, so slow and complicated.
Well, it’s not that I don’t like that flower, though. In fact, I like anything red. But it’s just that, I’d prefer a very beautiful, red Tulip, than that of a rose in which once it reaches my hands, I’ll be so bothered thinking where to hold it, so it won’t hurt me; than just hold a tulip right away and let me fondle on its beauty.
At the end of the day, we were given an assignment. Think of a “performance-to-die-for” and present it to class next Saturday. Something that we haven’t done before, or simply put, we need to perform our dream role next week. A dream role that once we do it, we can die anytime with the fulfillment of that dream. The thought never left me for the entire week.
So there I was on a Monday morning, writing my own piece. I never danced in front of an audience – ever. Well, yeah I remember once, but I’m masked and with a costume. No one recognized me. And when I was in Grade 5 for our Village’s Fiesta. But I haven’t danced as an adult.
So, I thought of dancing. At the same time, there was this almost true-to-life story that I included in my script. Something that I have learned to let go, but didn’t manage to forget. The thought of being taken advantage of; of wanting to escape from someone who went against your will to get his own pleasure; of wanting to get help.
My dream was to portray my own life, as I’ve been through a lot. I know we all do. But living my life and having the courage to portray it and show it to the whole world, makes a difference. Something that I will treasure til my last breath.
I just hope that I get to perform it the way I wanted it to be seen by the class. But anything happens, if I fail again, it won’t matter. Just the thought of me having that courage and will to show what I got, makes me more than satisfied.
‘Til next week!
>Open Space: And this is why we tell the story
>…and this is why I had goosebumps at this early lunch time. Read, reflect, and understand why I behave like this.
Open Space: And this is why we tell the story: ““Why are we doing this?” I surprised the participants of the recently concluded theater workshop for teachers of the Department of Educatio…”
>Pintigan Acting Workshop Journal (supposed to be Day 4)
>July 3 2010
This day got canceled due to an unavoidable circumstance. We were notified by Ms. Anna, a few days before this scheduled Day 4, that Sir Sol will no longer be our workshop mentor, and that Mr. Michael Ian Lomongo will take over from hereon. If this means, we’ll be starting from scratch, so be it. But if we’ll continue on where Sir Sol left off, just fine by me. I’m after the experience anyway – regardless of the mentor.
For me, I make sure that on every workshop or class I get into, I walk out with something–whether that was a new concept, or a new way of looking at something I’ve done hundreds of times. (excerpt from The Brian Bowers Project, “Acting is not a business! (and other tall tales)”
>Pintigan Acting Workshop Journal Day 3
>June 26 2010
I came in so freakin’ tired from my night shift, due to a lack of sleep the day before. I didn’t even get surprised of Ian (Mr. Michael Ian Lomongo), who was seated on one corner of the room, silently texting or reading something. I just said, “Hello po”, then tried to doze off (since we were just the two ‘early birds’ in there) while waiting for the others.
It didn’t take long before Ms. Anna Gamboa entered the room and greeted me as I walked in from the restroom looking bangag (hehe). I did try to take a nap again – but couldn’t. My mind’s set for the class already, wishing it starts right away to “wake up my senses”.
So there, after a couple of minutes, Ian started the exercises – even if we’re not complete yet. Which is a good thing, because on my previous workshops, if the director sets the time at 2pm, he WILL start at 2pm regardless if everyone’s in or not. I miss that type of discipline on stage.
He introduced The Cat Exercise (this is the one I loved most ‘coz it really made me sweat – which you can barely have if you’re working in a so freakin’ cold environment). I love how that exercise made me realize how strong my arms are – making sure I don’t give up on carrying my weight on it, and in every move I make.
After the exercises and a short break, Sir Sol came in and started giving us a brief background of Theater as a form of Cinema (sounds a bit late to discuss on a third day, for this should have already been covered on Day 1, but it’s just fine with me). He also briefed us on what will be the concept of our Showcase at the end of this workshop. Though I understood what he’s trying to say, I can’t help but notice (or imagine) a lot of question marks plastered on our faces as to how we will be able to put up that kind of ‘show’ in a span of 5 days. Given the fact that our class is composed of students and working people, I find it hard to imagine how we can all get our schedules jive into one for the sake of the rehearsals. We didn’t even have a piece to study yet.
When we went down to once again check the venue of our performance on the final day, we were told of what we’re supposed to do. Surprisingly enough, we were told that all we’re going to use will be that empty parking lot, the little spaces in between those Greek-like Arches, and that bare floor (cement) without a support if we accidentally fall down during the performance.
I have no problem with the venue, to be honest. The first thing that concerns me, though, was the bare floor. We were told that as part of our performance, we’ll be doing the ‘stunts-like exercises’, which we thought were just for warm-ups at the start of the day. We’ll be doing those ear/head/handstands without even a single mattress to support our heads in case we stumble and fall. We’re no professionals, and we don’t do those stunts in every day of our lives! Sheesh…
Also, I was concerned about my classmates. This, I believe, will be a very, very great challenge for all of us. I was just left there wishing that we could be given ample time to rehearse if we’ll push through with that plan.
At the end of the day, we were assigned to bring our own knee-pads and blankets(as our draft costume) and prepare our poems by the next meeting, so we can start the rehearsal.
Woah! What a day.
>Pintigan Acting Workshop Journal Day 2
>June 19 2010
We started our “afternoon exercises” again, around past 2pm with Mr. Michael Ian Lomongo. Did the wave, and the ear/headstand stunts once again (which, I can still barely do until now) and the forward and backward rolls, for us to carefully warm-up all the parts of our body and prepare for the next session.
Sir Sol started the class by watching us “fall” (drop on the ground) without any sound from our bones. “Just fall”, he said. “If you make a sound, we’ll start all over”. Ugghh…I don’t know why despite of our physical exercises earlier, our knees and bones still managed to crack! (Oh, make a “crack sound” that is. Hehe)
Our workshop mentor also invited some of his friends who play percussion instruments to help us “feel the beat” and “talk to each other through the beats” at the same time “focus” on just what was told for us to do (move-in-between and make a sound through our feet while following the percussion).
According to him, this session is one way of “Acting-without-words”. I enjoyed it (because I once became the drummer of our school’s cheering squad in elementary – haha – and since then, got fond of New Wave music and fast RnB songs, while following the beats using a spoon & fork and a tabo. Hehe). While I was still getting the hang of it, suddenly, we were asked to stop – and Sir Sol shouted and reprimanded one of my classmates to go out. The reason why, I chose not to share to give respect for my classmate.
So there. Our 2nd day ended with heavy rains, as we went down the room and checked our showcase venue (which is a parking lot).
I wonder, what’s in store for us on our third Saturday…
>Pintigan Acting Workshop Journal
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June 12, 2010
With some of my co-Acting Workshoppers (From L: Harold aka Haronce, Vanessa and Vince aka Lady Gagita) See more photos here.
We started with some physical exercises – led by Mr. Michael Ian Lomongo, a member of the Neo-Angono Artists Collective and was with the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company from 1999 to 2003. Oh, when I said, physical, I REALLY mean PHYSICAL (i.e. handstand, earstand, roll-overs and what have you. I now finally realized how a great amount of physical activity I’ve lost since I stopped working out. My body hurt like hell the moment I lied down on my bed). Haha, this is not to complain or anything. I actually was very, very glad that I now finally have the reason to exercise — again. Haha.
Next, was when Mr. Soliman Cruz asked us to form a big circle, taught us about the word “Philosophy”; which is in simple terms mean ‘ask questions’. Then proceeded in asking us our names (unfortunately, he didn’t ask mine), because he started the following question on me – “why am I in that room or in that workshop’.
After all our answers were gathered, Direk Sol made us play a game of “catch that ball” which aims to test how good we are in following instructions and focusing on the subject. Funny thing though, when Sir Sol went out of the room to take a phone call, we were doing so great – practicing. But once he’s back inside, we find it so hard to complete that 10counts without dropping the ball. Hahaha. After the workshop, we went straight to Araullo St. and watched, UFO Sightings: Cinema Knights.
Looking forward to another fun Saturday.
>Of Kidney Transplants and In Search of Kidney Donors
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>For you, Mommy
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>Due to popular demand: Here are the answers to your Questions about – Anawangin, Zambales (Taglish)
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Photo by Yhey This post is actually long overdue. Now that I’m receiving more and more inquiries about how to go to Anawangin Zambales, budget, travel time and so forth – in a span of like 1 to 2hours today, I decided to put all my answers in one page, instead of answering them one by one on each wall. ^_^ The answers were as far as my memory can recall. Hehe Q: How to go to Anawangin? A: Since I was with my colleagues, we came from Ayala, then went straight to Victory Liner Caloocan Bus terminal. From there, we boarded the bus going to Iba,Zambales (if there’s an available bus to San Antonio, much better, because that’s where you will ride a tricycle to Pundaquit Town). Anuman ang sakyan mo sa dalawa, kailangan mo lang bumaba ng San Antonio. :p From San Antonio, go inside the market (buy things/food that you think you’ll need more than what you brought). At the back of the market is where you’ll find the tricycles which will bring you to your second destination – Pundaquit.
Photo by Arnie In Pundaquit was where we met Kuya William – our ever dearest ‘bankero’ from the 1st time we were there. He then led us to a cottage to rest for a while, while he prepares our banka going to —- Anawangin.
Photo by Gracey Q: How long will it take us to Anawangin from Manila? A: From wherever you will come, going to Caloocan, I have no idea. hehe. But from Ayala, I rode a cab last Saturday (April 17) after my shift going to Caloocan. It took me around 30-45mins. The bus ride from the terminal to San Antonio is 4 hours (may mga stop over na din yun. Mga 2 or 3 stop-overs kasama na yung isang 15min break para mananghalian ang driver at konduktor ng bus pati na rin ang mga gutom na pasahero). The tricycle ride from San Antonio to Pundaquit is roughly around 10-15mins. And the boat ride from Pundaquit to Anawangin is roughly 30-45mins.(sure naman na matitigil ang reklamo niyo sa tagal ng biyahe once na nakita niyo nang malapit na kayo sa Anawangin. The view is just so beautiful, that you may want to jump right away from the boat. Hehe joke lang. Pero kung may gusto gumawa, go lang Q: How much is the budget? A: It’s dependont. hehe. I mean, it depends whether you guys will bring food on your own or you’ll buy from the store dun (which got me surprised because the first time we were there – Jan 31-Feb 1 2009, it was an empty island, except of course sa mga may tent dun. No stores, no Henna stall, no numerous signboards of Attention, etc) But for our group, we only prepared P1,500-P2,000 each. Andun na yung pinamalengke, pinambili ng water, transpo (bus to and from, boat to and from and island hopping at iba pa na di ko na maalala pang binayaran namin). That’s the cheapest budget so far na nagamit ko (of all the places I’ve been to), hanggang sa makauwi sa aking munting “haven”. Q: Are we allowed to drink alcohol within Anawangin grounds? A: I think I saw a sign of No Drinking Alcohol (im not sure. Baka nananaginip lang ako nun. hehe) and no Bonfire allowed, na ganito ang pagkakasulat:
Haha, san kapa? ^_^ At kesehodang may ganyang sign, wala pa ring sumunod dahil kanya-kanya na yan pag nakapuwesto na kayo sa spot na gusto niyo. Well, ilang groups lang ang nakita kong di uminom sa Anawangin. Most were drinking pagsapit ng dilim (as in dilim, dahil wala pong kuryente at ilaw sa lugar na yon – para sa mga di pa po nakakapunta), kasabay ng awitan, tugtugan, kulitan, sumbatan, tuksuhan at kung anu anu pang ‘tan’. hehehe. Sa karamihan, hindi kumpleto ang punta nila sa Anawangin kung walang inuman On our end, we weren’t able to drink the first time, dahil sa pagod siguro naming lahat at lahat kami bagsak sa pagtulog, dahil na rin sa sarap ng simoy ng hangin at magagandang bituin sa kalangitan The second time, di rin kami nakainom, dahil mas nagfocus yata kami sa paniniguradong “ready” na kami the second time around. “Ready” dahil may mga dala na kaming tent (sila lang pala,hehe), at maraming-maraming pagkain!
Di tulad nung una, na literal kaming nagmukhang iskwater dahil ano pagkain namin? Talong, hotdog, isda, itlog na maalat, delata, tsitsirya at cup noodles.
Tarpouline lang ang ginawang bubong namin, kami’y natulog noon sa banig at kumot, at buhangin ang aming mga unan — habang pinapalibutan kami ng mga nag-gagandahang mga tent, mga mamahaling lampara at kesasarap na pagkain! hahaha, nakakahiya talaga.
 So, nasagot ko ba yung tanong? Are you allowed to drink? Nasa sa inyo po. Ang importante’y di kayo mangbubulahaw ng mga katabi niyo at walang eskandalo or away na mangyayari. ^_^ Q: Things to bring? A: -Tent, -maraming tubig, -flashlight/emergency lamp/kandila, -mga gamit pangluto/ihaw/saing, -OFF lotion kung sensitibo sa lamok, -jacket/kumot kung lamigin, -sumbrero, -pang-swimming syempre (dahil sobrang pure ng buhangin at napakalinis ng dagat, ang sarap lumangoy
Photo by Jha
(magingat nga lang po sa ‘sudden drop’. Huwag masyado pakalayo. Ang akala mong mababaw pa, ay maaaring maging biglang-lalim at di ka na maka-ahon. Seryoso po yan at di pananakot. You may read blogs about that ‘sudden drop’ thing in Anawangin), -Sunblock, -tissue paper, -gamit pangligo/banlaw, -ziplock, -Garbage plastic (para mapanatili pa rin ang kalinisan ng Anawangin, maging disiplinado sa basura), -pangsapin, -payong, at higit sa lahat - CAMERA (dahil hindi ako papayag na ma-miss ninyo ang ganito kagandang likha ng kalikasan)
Photo by Jha Kung may nakalimutan po akong banggitin sa mga dapat dalhin at nalimutan sa aking mga sagot, pasensiya na. ^_^ If you still have further questions, sa prisinto na kayo magtanong. Hehe, kidding. Just let me know ^_^ Hope this helps!
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>My Personality Type: The Dreamy Idealist – The free iPersonic personality test
>My Personality Type: The Dreamy Idealist – The free iPersonic personality test
>How to Answer 10 Tricky Interview Questions
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| At last, Batch 2010 graduates will set forth the stage and get their diplomas. Finally, their hard work will payoff. Little did they know, that their ‘real life’ is just about to begin. Newly grads and job-seekers,continue to flood different companies and employment agencies in search of their ‘dream jobs’, or let’s say at least a job that will help their parents provide for their family.
And this is the time, when being bombarded by different questions (tricky ones to that effect), during job interviews, may add up to the pressure of thinking, whether they can make it to the cut or not. These maybe are simple questions for some, but for most, they could be really tricky as hell. This article I want to share with you, 10 Tricky Interview Questions, is a great help for those of you who are out there, praying to get just the right answers for just any questions thrown at you in a job interview. Let me know if it helps. ‘Coz it sure did for me. ^_^ |
>10 Networking Tricks for Introverts
>Yes, I am an introvert. But that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy going out with friends and party all night. I just get to a point of being bored easily, when I don’t find the music or ambiance, that enticing anymore to put my mood upbeat. So I prefer being a laid-back person, just stay at home and relax. This is as far as my social life goes.
Career wise, when I graduated from college, I have always wanted to be out there and perform on stage. Make a name for myself and grab that Best Actress award. But due to financial constraints, I was led to consider “jumping on the bandwagon” and set my foot forward first, to be part of the BPO industry.
Years had passed, and I find myself searching for another challenge. Something that will bring out more of the best in me – but not compromising my well-being.
So, as I was surfing through the net, I saw this article from USnews about taking advantage of the networking industry. Still being part of an international, multi level marketing (MLM) company, Herbalife, made me realize that I have more than what it takes to endure this type of business.
I just need to do more and be more open to it. Let me know if this works for you, too – fellow introverts.
>Lingering Thoughts
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there comes a point in our lives when we feel like we don’t belong there comes a time in our lives that we think of either we exist or not, in the eyes of others there comes a time in our lives when all we can think of is our purpose here on earth and there comes a point in time when you think of just giving up, ‘coz the answers to all your questions are just not there.
and it is in these moments that our faith in God should be greater than our beliefs and that understanding the Will of God makes it more powerful than thinking of answers on our own. |
>Maya Angelou’s Best Poem Ever
>A good friend of mine shared this beautiful poem to me in the office. I just want to share it with you – fellow Women and to all you guys’ women ^_^
MAYA ANGELOU’S BEST POEM EVER
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to…
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …..
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour…
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she’s content to leave behind…..
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …
a past juicy enough that she’s looking forward to
retelling it in her old age….
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …..
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra…
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ….
one friend who always makes her laugh… and one who lets her cry…
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ….
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family…
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored…
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a feeling of control over her destiny…
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship….
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW….
when to try harder… and WHEN TO WALK AWAY….
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
that she can’t change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
that her childhood may not have been perfect…but it’s over…
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
what she would and wouldn’t do for love or more…
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
how to live alone… even if she doesn’t like it…
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can’t,
and why she shouldn’t take it personally…
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
where to go…
be it to her best friend’s kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods…
when her soul needs soothing…
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…
What she can and can’t accomplish in a day…
a month…and a year…
>Valentine’s Day
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… with my guy? – zero
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>Tag, Your It! (I was tagged on facebook)
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| Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You must tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I’d like to know more about you, or you to know more about me (but it’s okay if you don’t take the time … really … {sniffle} … I’ll understand).
(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions or a similar facsimile in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people [in the right hand corner of the app] then click publish.) 1. I have this habit of daydreaming halfway through my meal. Though not intentional (things just pop up in my head and make me stop eating), I always end up with a little bit of food left on my plate for a couple of minutes. he he. But don’t worry; I still get to clean up my plate. It just takes a much longer time than usual. 2. I get so irritated every time i hear someone say/shout these words: kapal (with a grin on the face), excuse me?!(Sarcastic voice), stupid, silly, ano?!/huh?!, what???!#% etc. This space will never be enough for my hot buttons. he he 3. I do crazy things just to get myself to sleep. ^_~ 4. I only drink coffee after i get really drunk. 5. I really find it hard to express my feelings in person. I’d rather show them in some other ways you might not have thought of. So the quote, “actions speak louder than words”, just doesn’t work for me at all. U have to watch for and listen to my words than expect to see some actions. That quote for me, is just for the guys. I’m really not that showy. Slight/mild lang. ha-ha. This goes with all types of relationships I deal with. 6. I didn’t know that a kid admires me, til he told me, how he so wanted to be like me — who can type even if my eyes are closed. ^_^ 7. I am actually thinking right now how long it’ll take me to finish this 25 random stuff about me and fill up this notepad — while my customer is on hold on the other line, waiting to be conference over. he he 8. I hate flying cockroaches. hirap habulin para mapatay eh. hehehe 9. I love all types of strawberries. From fruits, to jellies, to key chains, to ice creams, to anything strawberry! ^_^ 10. I am a frustrated model. haha! that’s why I am dreaming to build my own modeling agency someday — who will cater to ladies and gentlemen who were asleep when God bestowed heights to mankind, but are well fit and are confident enough to strut their stuff (from how they carry themselves in public to the clothes they wear). Sponsors are very much welcome. haha ^_~ 11. I also want to teach kids on how to act. I dream of putting up a company for kids/teens’ acting workshop. I just want them to learn and be professional at an early age. Their future will be on their hands. Sharing my experiences have always been considered one of the things I love to do here on earth while I live 12. I honestly am tired of taking calls. But I won’t regret that for every customer I speak with, I keep on learning new things. Learning is the one thing I won’t get tired of. 13. minsan din OC ako. ayoko nakakakita ng mga tambak na hugasan sa lababo. hehe. 14. This is what, my third day filling this freaking’ list up?! haha. di ko pa rin matapos tapos! LOL 15. I miss working out. mukhang matatagalan bago ako makabalik ulit sa gym. hayyyst… 16. I got fond of having my classmates/crushes/teachers/friends fill up numerous slumbooks I had when I was in elementary and high school. Well, most of us have filled out or owned slumbooks back then right? 17. I still keep some very old pictures and memorabilia which dates, I think way, way back preschool. Sadly, though, most of my treasured collections were swept away by a freakin’ storm. I don’t remember its name anymore. 18. I miss our old place in antipolo. I heard that the people living there now, in our house back then, are all ‘macho guys’(or should I say ‘body builders’? creepy). totoo nga ba? Attention to my friends there in villa cecilia, paki-imbestiga nga. hehe 19. I haven’t seen like 2 or 3 of my inaanaks for years now. I dunno how old or how tall they are na than me! I just miss them. 20. Yes, I am quiet. This, for others makes me weird. I just don’t like talking when I don’t have anything to say ^_^ 21. I hate gossips/gossiping. Especially if the issue is not about me or anyone I know of. ^_~ 22. OC din ako sa spelling/grammar. Not that I or anyone need/s to be ‘perfect’ when I talk to them or read their work. I am also not perfect of course. Maybe i just got used to correcting myself or others’ work since i learned the basic rules during my English classes from elementary to college. 23. one of my pet peeves din is yung mga pa-cute magtext or sa text, na nadadala nila sa pagsusulat ng formal letters at sa pagsasalita (i.e., hello pow, ayokow – pwede namang ‘ayoko’ at ‘hello po’ nalang) hehehe. tsaka yung ‘po’ ng ‘po’ sa bawat sentence nalang at kahit di nakatatanda ang kausap. pasensya na, i don’t mean to be rude. These are random things about me anyway. Hehe 24. I only say “I love you” when I mean it ^_^ 25. (hay sa wakas! Tapos na! hehe) I don’t need to participate on speed dating now. happy nako *wink wink* (^u^.) |
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