Eco Speakers

I am always fascinated with speakers and I dont know why. Even when my family passed by a store for radio/ipod/mp3 speakers they always thought of me..

Anyway, so pumped when I got these new one! It's called "Eco Speakers" (for my sister's language, its called Basura Speakers) for obvious reasons, it is an "upcycled" material. Upcycling is a process which transforms materials that would go to waste into usable products.

Eco friendly, no battery required, no need for electricity, and works on all kinds of mp3/ipod/disc player as long as with the universal plug.

Yep, mine is made out of Skittles box.

My world is like a bubble. Every decision is made for me. From what I should want.. what I should need.. what path should I take.. how to spend my day.. what I am going to do for a living..

I haven't developed enough self-esteem from within. It's the expectations and hopes of people around me that can eat me up inside and make me feel utterly worthless.

As a bubble I am fragile, but I want to float away to where my dreams are.

Considering of moving out for few months. Should I or I shouldn't? Why or why not? Hmm. Caught in the middle.

New Experience: The KEG

We transferred to the place by accident when we originally planned to stay in Pier One. Due to lack of booze selection in Pier One, my friend April suggested The Keg. She said that the place is perfect for "Chill vibe" especially that it was around 8:30ish already. Since we were celebrating our two years of friendship since meeting for the first time at Marié Digby’s concert plus some new friends, when we arrived in the place I just thought that the casual elegant look of The Keg is just perfect because I invited Marié and planning to surprise everyone else. sas

Side note: It was suppose to be a total surprise for every single one until Marié herself spoils the event in one of our friends that she accidentally saw at Happy Lemon day before the party. Our friend told Jeff and then he told Tere. Good thing Tere told me. So the thread stops right there. Haha. Oh well. At least it was not on Twitter or something.

Jose Cuervo Patron shot with Marié

As the night goes on.. From 90s jam to the latest RnB songs blasting in their speakers. The Keg’s crew were one of the best staff I have ever encountered in my life. All the smiles, very accommodating, and considerate even if we brought an outside food. Name a booze, they have it. We were reserved to a table near the DJ booth. Food was superb and the ambiance/crowd is just perfect. Prices are actually not that bad considering how many we were there.

The Gang at The Keg. Definitely not a peace sign but for 'no.2' :)

Over all rating? 9/10. Definitely worth coming back. Marié Digby also told me that she liked the place. Kudos The Keg!

I stumbled upon this poem that I have written few years ago. I am not a professional writer or something. But seriously, it would be super duper awesome if someone adds melody to this it. I feel like its going to be great.

Get ready for some sad words over here. I still haven’t thought of the title.

From a far i can see you there
She doesn’t even take a glance or stop and stare
From this moment I reminisce again
I knew I loved you since time begin

I can feel right now my thirsty heart
All i need is your little love
I wonder why are you looking at the stars?
Tell me baby, is everything alright?

Why do you always keep on hiding?
You really have no idea that you’re the one Im missing
I miss the time how we hide this paramour
Makes me stupid and wanna love you more

I miss the time we exchange our quotes
But most especially your sweet love notes
We can sleep all day and feel so happy
Then we’ll meet in our dreams walking slowly

Hand in hand together forever
In every detail I still do remember
I tried to listen to your heart beating out loud
Then i wake up and notice you’re not around

I still can’t believe that this would happen
This is ourlives all of a sudden
I wake up every morning with your name on my mind
And before my eyes shut its still you on my heart

I wish i could just turn back time
Where our love is still alive
Now I stand here don’t know what Im risking
Looks like another years of waiting

LSS: Floor on the Intelligence

More or less a year ago, I was randomly searching live streams on UStream and ended up watching this Japanese DJ with his turntables playing electro house music with his own mix. So sad I hardly remember the UStream link. But anyway, there were about 10-15 viewers, playing from his basement, and I cant even understand what he was saying in between of songs.

Who would have thought that I will find a great music with random searching? I rarely listen to house electro style music but this definitely made an exception. Seems like the other 10-15 viewers were his regular viewers and knew some of the songs that he was playing.

Floor on the Intelligence also known as Hayato Tanaka. I tried to google this musician but seems like they are not so popular in Japan or anywhere else. They dont even have Wikipedia or even illegal ways to download their music. Timingly, I was talking to my friend, Ken, about it and he was floored and amazed how I discovered the artist. Since I cant find all of their songs on YouTube, Grooveshark, etc to listen to.. Ken purchased the whole album for me as his birthday gift :)

Now, click the "PAUSE" sign in my automatic song on the blog, there at the left side of this page.. then press "PLAY" from this embed YT video. Definitely a good vibe music. Floor on the Intelligence.

Here's my favorite song from their Romaholic album released last 2009, Untouchable.

Everyday is a new realization. I have been out of Twitter for almost a week now and deactivated my Facebook so no one will assume that I am checking my page. Got into an argument with my sister because she asked me through Facebook to call her. Failed to read cause I wasn't checking.

Since my iPhone functions as a cellphone like for text messaging /call and not a substitute if I am away from the computer, today felt like people have been missing me already. Lol. I have received bunch of text messages from people that they already miss me, where am I, why the hell they can't find me on Facebook, and where are my Happy Lemon spams. It kind of overwhelming especially if the messages were from the people you least expected to. I definitely felt loved.

It was a great decision to leave the social networking sites for quite some time. People should learn to have this kind of "OFF" days. Even just for a week, or even just for a day. Just to feel like the old days when there's no such thing. I still love writing letters to someone. Too bad it usually dont usually send them because instead of visiting the post office, I will just go: "Nah, I will post it on her/his wall na lang." Haha

The Sensitive One

As what other people see through me, they may see me as a person with the strongest personality. Someone who's dominating, pioneering, and a leader.

That's what my friends usually define me. But who is Ayes in the other side of life? At home? As a daughter or a sister?

Some people say, your personality defines who you are at home. (Or maybe I am wrong with that one, I dont know. Lol) But anyway, its the other way around for me.

I am the shy type of the family. I am not outspoken. When I feel like there's something wrong, I am scared of confrontations. I AM THE SENSITIVE ONE. I feel everything. Family who brings so much anger or negativity upset me. "Reverse psychology" never worked on me. Instead, it pulls down my self-esteem. I know most of the time what a person is feeling in a situation, I know what to react, but I am not quite able to comment on it. I am fragile.

I am a fighter for others as what they see. Stronger, energetic, present in the moment, happier to help people. But at home, I am actually struggling.

21

I havent checked my social networking sites for not more than two days and its already killing me. Lol

Days have passed, I am closer and closer to the end. Almost July, my mind and heart are completely not into this. As I quit social networking sites for a few weeks. It made me realized that each day is slower than the usual. I cannot wait to get over with my nursing-responsibilities and duties. Everyone pretty much know that I have been waiting for this day to come. Even wished I was in coma while waiting.

My plans and my life are all over the place. Here I am waiting for the first week of July to be done and that signals that I am forever done with one chapter of my life. I am waiting for this do-or-die out of the country plan which may arrive around the same time too. I got pending "offer" that is related to social media, artists, and music, which I think might be my stepping stone of something bigger in the future. I have long time plans that it may take me for another 2-3 more years. I am considering of shifting career.

I am 21, I have no clue if it is normal in my age not to clearly see my future in the next 5 or 10 years. They say I am young but I feel like I have already wasted so much time. My "I should have done this and that" moments.

I am 21, and I havent accomplished anything. Feels like I am useless and it sucks big time.

New Experience: Chatime

Who would've thought that milk teas would be as huge as this here in Philippines? From Coffee, to Froyo, and now milk tea. One of those is called Chatime. The famous Taiwanese milk tea is finally in town and starting to captivate Pinoy hearts. Serves in regular and large sizes, and almost all of the drinks are less than a hundred pesos. What we tried the other day is one of the bestsellers called Grass Jelly with Fresh Milk and Chatime roasted milk tea with black pearls.

I was kind of disappointed with the location of Chatime in Makati though, it was in between Landmark and Glorietta. No seats and always crowded. But nevertheless, the drinks I tried so far are superb and I would love to visit and try other drinks soon!

New Experience: Gong Cha

Gong Cha - the Tea for Royals.

Tried Gong Cha yesterday while waiting for my sister as it was suggested by some friends since I love milk teas. Based on what I read, Gong Cha was first launched in Taiwan and now aims the whole Asia, and who knows? Probably the world. Haha. Good thing about it is that you can choose the sugar level of your order from 0% to 100% sugar.

There's three steps how to taste each texture of a Gong Cha drink:

1. Drink with your mouth. To taste the foamy milk on top.

2. Drink with straw. To taste the original tea at the bottom.

3. Mix the milk and tea. For the extraordinary taste of the mixture.

I must say, it all tastes differently with those 3 steps.

Plus, I like the happy faces and service of the Gong Cha crew. They were all welcoming and convincing. They even tried to explain everything to me. Haha. Since the seats were outside, when I was about to leave and look at them, they all waved at me. As in everyone. Haha. So sweet lang. :) Like ko yang good service since I am very makwento and I always talk to the crew and people around.

Gong Cha is located at 1st floor SM Mall of Asia, beside Music Hall and Timezone, in front of Bingo Bonanza.

Milk Tea with Black Pearl Jelly

Gong Cha Milk Green Tea

(Looks exactly like Green Tea with Rocksalt & Cheese from Happy Lemon. But two different drinks with different strengths of green tea)

Gong Cha Milk Wintermelon Tea

(my fave so far!)

http://gongcha.ph/

New Experience: Cafe Boheme

Last Tuesday after my out of town trip with some friends, we decided to stop by at BF to hang out before going home. We stopped at Serenitea but unfortunately the place was full so we walked till we saw this "Café Boheme". Great ambiance, no doubt with that. Plus it has a free WIFI service.

Too bad all my positive "first" impressions on Café Boheme just vanished after I experienced their service. After we placed our orders (I was the last person) we already did noticed their slow service. It will probably take for about 20-30 minutes before they finish to prepare a drink. Since I was the last person who ordered, my friend noticed that the barista isn't preparing any drink anymore. She went up to them and asked for my drink. They all looked confused and checked the scattered order sheets on their table. As expected, they placed my order and got my money, and yet forgot to prepare my drink. I was so furious I wanted to bitch out and cancel my drink as they prepare but I was too tired and I was feeling sick already. As I received my drink, I asked the barista in front of me how much is the oatmeal cookie. She doesn't even know the prices of their menu. How disappointing. She asked the other barista for the price in front of me. It was so irritating. I asked for an evaluation form and they said they don't have one, said sorry for not placing my order, blamed the other barista, etc.

My point is.. In every coffee shop, or even restaurants.. its an SOP to provide an evaluation form for the customers right? Before they hire an employee, one should go through training and master all their menu. Scattered order sheets are never impressive to the eyes of customers, no wonder why they forgot to prepare my drink.

Café Boheme is located in front of Tides in BF. I wouldn't recommend. Bad service. Should've just walked at the near by Starbucks.

We Are Human, We Are Meant To Feel

Walking around with these glassy eyes. "I am just tired", as we always say. But you know what? It is bullshit. Yes we are tired. But it is not all because of lack of sleep. We are tired of waking up with nothing to look forward to, tired of going to bed exhausted after doing a million things we find no enjoyment in doing. We are tired of this emptiness that emerge over us even though we're surrounded by a bunch of people.

So why can't we just say it? That is because we are so afraid to look into someone’s eyes and say: "I am unhappy, I am broken, I am weak, I am miserable, I am hopeless and fallible." We've been trained to relate pain with weakness, sadness with coldness, loneliness with unworthiness.

Well, I say screw it all of that. Screw forced smiles, polite handshakes, tight hugs and "I am fine, thank you for asking". Screw the fear of crying in a public place, screw the fake cheerful voice, screw the lies we spit out to cover up our problems.

We are humans. We are meant to feel. We are obscure, beautiful and we should never hide our human part, because if we do, then what's left to show?

..And It Never Stops..

Haha that moment when I dont want to go on with the Happy Lemon blogging escapade but I think some of people who read my blogs actually enjoy it. I do need to stop with some of my personal comments on each drink because most of what I said are LITERALLY what the drink is called.

12. CARAMEL MILK TEA WITH BROWN SUGAR JELLY.

13. CRISPY COCOA MATCHA WITH BROWN SUGAR JELLY. Happy Lemon's cocoa drinks all tasted like Chuckie. What I like about is the bits of cocoa on top that were not dissolved. It looks great.

14. LEMON PINEAPPLE WITH NATA DE COCO.

15. LEMON YOGURT WITH ALOE. Perfect sweet and sour chemistry. Wasn't able to identify the aloe that much. LOL

We Were Almost There.

We were almost there.

I would rather keep everything inside of my heart than risk the foundation, value, and relationship that I have built. I wish I was that strong enough to show what really the heart speaks. At the urge of honesty and truth, I am still thankful for the weakness and fear of love that God gave me.

But you do looked cute as ever when I accidentally saw you the other day. You saw me. You smiled. You were too far. I was paranoid. I looked away.

Maybe we were just both too scared to even try. Maybe it was never right. Maybe it was never favorable. Maybe not even on the right place, time, and moment. Maybe.. or maybe not.

.. And So It Continues..

As my journey of Happy Lemon trip continues from my previous blog..

6. COCOA WITH ROCKSALT AND CHEESE. Far from the taste of green tea with RS & C. It was chocolate-y. No wonder why kiddos love this drink with a little twist of taste literally like a rocksalt and cheese. Exactly tastes like Chuckie. Made me feel like a kid again.

7. ROASTED MILK TEA WITH PEARL SAGO. As most milk teas, its not as sweet or as flavor-y like the other drinks in Happy Lemon. It has an after taste na literally sunog. But a good kind of sunog. Haha.

8. LEMON PEPPERMINT WITH NATA DE COCO. Which I didn't like so much because its kind of similar to lemon honey with seaweed jelly. It tastes like lychee/peach so passed it on Tere. She loves lychee anyway, but I owe her a drink now. Haha

9. YAKULT GREEN TEA. Its all about green tea with a milky aftertaste that went a bit sour. Not so addicting but not too bad either.

10. MILK TEA WITH OREO COOKIES & CREAM. Possibly one of my favorites. I love the creamy bits of Oreo not totally blended a little pinch of milk and strong taste of tea. It was a weird combo but definitely thumbs up.

11. BLUEBERRY MOUSSE SPIN WITH POPPING BOBA. Limited edition drink from Happy Lemon. Mikha didn't liked it so much maybe because of the strong sweet taste of the blueberry but I love it. Solid blueberry slush and popping boba/juice which was a weird, I couldn't describe taste but I liked it. I should add black pearls the next time.

more to go! Should I continue blogging as I try different drinks at Happy Lemon? Or should I stop from here?

Since I have considered myself as a twitterholic, I have noticed that some of my followed people are tweeting about this Happy Lemon. I was kind of hesitant to try it because of two reasons: 1. Happy Lemon is located in Promenade 2. I live in Paranaque.

Milk tea. Why do people are obsessed with this? It was like the same trend when Frapuccinos became so popular where everybody's favorite is Java Chip from Starbucks.. then became the 'froyo'.. and now the milk tea.

Anyway, just to satisfy my curiosity, I traveled all the way from south to north just to try one drink - milk tea with black pearl sago that Ms. Digby recommended. Perfect timing because I was having bad day and battling if I should stay at Serenitea (10 mins away from home) or try the new Happy Lemon. Since I want to be away.. I went literally away from south to north.

So!

1. MILK TEA WITH BLACK PEARL SAGO. It was the safest drink ever. Haha. If you dont want to risk your taste buds and want to settle to the expected taste of what milk tea is. This is the drink.

Though, I must admit that it was love at first sight. I fell in love with Happy Lemon and not just that, the ambiance of the place. Quite hard to get a table/seat and pretty slow service but so understandable because of the long line with one cashier counter. After few days, I woke up craving for it because I wasn't very much contented with my first visit. :0

2. GREEN TEA WITH ROCKSALT AND CHEESE. As per my friend Chelly suggested because we both love green tea. Weird combination. I was told not to stir, use straw, and drink as it is. Meganon? So I did what the guy told me and it was surprisingly and unexpectedly delicious! Literally tastes like a green tea with a twist of rocksalt and cheese. :)

3. CRISPY COCOA MILK TEA WITH BROWN SUGAR JELLY. Again, just like number 1. No difference except for the brown sugar that melts slowly :)

4. LEMON HONEY WITH SEAWEED JELLY. Not really my type of because it tastes like peach or lychee. Haha It was a bit sour because of the lemon but not something that will make me go crave for it again. Seaweed jelly tastes like just ordinary green jelly. But Mikha did liked it so much probably her favorite drink. Didn't like it as much as her but I took a photo with it because I love the color of the drink. Haha

5. LEMON YAKULT MOUSSE SPIN. Obviously if you are a big fan of Yakult diz iz the shit! Haha. A bit pinch of the sweetness of the Yakult with a little touch of sour taste from the lemon.

Over all, Happy everyday with Happy Lemon! Just sucks that we dont have it here in Paranaque or Alabang area... YET. Please branch out! I cant wait to to try the other drinks the next time I visit again. Any suggestions?

Flores de Mayo 2011

My first time to attend a Flores de Mayo event at Mall of Asia to show support to Marié Digby and yet another picture taking opportunity for newbie dslr holder like me. I felt bad to just take Marié's photos throughout the event but it was worth it because she bagged two out of four awards, Ms. Creamsilk (Major sponsor of the event) and over all Miss Sagala 2011 Rosa Mystica.

She was wearing a Danilo Franco design which was coincidentally a Japanese-inspired gown too. Digby, whose mother is Japanese and father is Irish American.

It was kind of a funny story that while I was looking for my parents at the second floor, I grabbed the chance to take photos from the top angle. While I was taking photos, I saw Marié pointing at me at the 2nd floor already and waving from the stage. Haha. I was blown away to be identified with bunch of other people at the second floor.

I also had my 10 seconds of sagala moment with her partner, Presley. I should've had my gown ready. Sayang.. Chos. Haha

Got no plans in entering my own photos in that contest. Definitely no match with their long and expensive lenses because I only had the 18-55mm lens. But here are the best photos (I think) I have taken so far.

Of course, my Kodak moments with the two.

Presley Bellini

Marié Digby

Photowalk at Serendra

You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning and felt a sudden urge to buy something that you really wanted? Yes, it was the same feeling when I had an encounter Nikon DSLR. Plus the additional suggestion of my cousins who are all a Nikon-user. Instantly fell in love and felt like I dont want to let another day pass without having it. I thing I am proud the most is that, it was from my own savings. My very first major expense.

I am no way a photographer but since I have a DSLR, might as well bust it out and try to take some shots. Yesterday I was out with friends doing a so called "Photowalk" where you just walk and walk and take some photos. It was the first time I used my camera without any events and just look for an object and try to take the most perfect shot of it. This just might be a new discovered hobby. :) My take using Nikon D3100.

Surprise Birthday Party

Yep, you are probably thinking I am blogging about Marié Digby again, you can't blame me because this is the only interesting thing I have been up to. Haha.

Since Marié is going to celebrate her first birthday here in my country, we had the opportunity to throw a surprise party for her. :) Big thanks to Marié and her manager, Sir Nolo for keeping in touch with me and clearing up one night for us from Marié's busy schedule. With just 10 days of planning, collecting money, rehearsing, and meeting.. Everything we have planned and imagined went well and even exceeded my expectations.

Pardon my blog because it is going to be on Ayes' perceptive. :)

April officially started the program and before I had my opening speech, I had mixed emotions. I was shaking, I don’t know how to start, and I felt like I am about to cry too because it was surreal that I am right there standing in front of everyone with Marié at the middle. I have imagined that there will be a party like that but I never really thought it is possible. As I read my speech, I was looking directly to her. I was thinking, “Is she trying to hold back her tears?” But I wasn’t sure because of my stupid poor eyesight. Haha! And so, right at the middle of my speech, I heard her say: "I am gonna cry". It was so unbelievable. I don't know what to do, if I should stop, give her a hug, or just continue. But yeah, she started crying while I am doing my speech. I didn't see that coming but I am happy it did, why? Because it simply shows Marié's sincerity. She’s really different.

2^nd part of my speech: (I’ll replace with the video once I edited that part)

"Thank you for everything. For the trust, for being down to earth, appreciative and carefree. It is so unbelievable to the point that every time I opened up my experiences to my friends, it was as if I am making up stories. You are one of a kind. You are really one of the rare artists with such grounded personality and the genuine love you put into your music. I would have never ever imagined, and I am pretty sure the others as well, would ever thought that this day is going to happen. Meeting and hanging out with your most favorite musician in the world that you used to watch in that little screen on youtube wearing a bathing suit under her jacket singing ella ella eh eh? It is crazy. We believe in you that is why it doesn’t really matter why we put so much energy into this. Like what I always tell you, we are with you in every journey that you take. Marié digby all the way."

Fast forward, I did performed two important songs for that night. Lovesick Sunday and Unfold. Before singing Lovesick Sunday, I was feeling normal again.. not until she seated like 3 feet away from me! I started shaking again. Haha. A little fact about me. I grew up being scared with microphones and I have a stage fright. I know, some people may think right now I am talking shit but this is for real. I only overcome my fear when I was 1^st year HS when my professor asked me to translate an English song to Tagalog and perform acapella. It was a major leap for me. Anyway, so yeah, when I started to sing the first line.. Marié was so surprised. She only played the song twice in a live audience and it was one of the never released songs. When I saw her smiling at me and singing along, I knew I am doing the right thing. Haha Next was Unfold. Two years back she told me in our lunch date, that she was thinking about me while playing at the NBC Tent. She knew how important that song is to me. Every lyric represents me. So it is time to give it back. I still hope I gave justice to both of the songs. It was extra special because it was Marié’s favourite songs. AHH! I don’t know really. I hope so.

Anyway, that was one of those memorable nights. Like what my sister said, it was an once in a lifetime experience. SURREAL. She wasn't aware she's a big star, really. She eats like no one's taking her photos, she drinks as if there's no early commitments the other day, she dances as if no one's watching, she laughs so hard to the point she's so close to choking up.

Before she left the venue, she gave me a big hug and whispered how thankful she is with what we have done for her. I was speechless. Even before she went to the elevator, she went back towards my direction and gave me a tight hug, a kiss and a thank you. Simple gestures but really made me feel being appreciated and important. That is Marie Digby. But in that moment, it was as if I no longer organized a party for an international musican but for a bestfriend. Right now, I sounded like making up stories again. Haha.

2 years ago, it was a dream that came true. Few weeks back it was beyond expectation. This time? Damn, I can't even put into words.

So thankful for all the people who helped me organized this one. Digbyholics family (Yes we are not a club, we are a family.) I may be the head organizer, secretary, and treasurer (LOL) but none of this will be possible without their help really. They are the most cooperative persons I have met ever. To Sir Nolo for being such a good sport and who tolerated our surprise party. You are THE man! To Centerstage (Jupiter branch), for allowing us to set up a band in the venue and discounts. Who else? Please remind me if I missed something.

The gang who stayed after Marie left.

Since I have tons of Breathing Underwater and Unfold album to let her sign, I thought of this picture collage of Ayes and Marié from 2009 to 2011.

SHOT SHOT SHOT SHOT!

(thanks for the pics Kuya Jude!)

YOUR LOVE By Marié Digby with our band :)

Care to post a comment? Please do so right there on that box below! :)

Gadget Freak?

No, not really. I have never really asked any of these except for the DSLR that I really wanted ever since. I am not a gadget freak, in fact I have minimal knowledge about the gadgets, what's hot, or top of the line items. I am not materialistic. I survived staring at the wall, sitting still for quite a moment, and people watch for hours. I just blogged because how funny that I realized, it all became my personal stuff in less than six months.

HP Pavilion MS200 All-in-One PC - My bestfriend right now. I blog, I play, I communicate, I study, I work on this one. I can probably spend 16 hours in front of this computer. What I like the most about it, it doesn't have a CPU. If I wanted to watch a movie, I simply move everything nearer to my bed.

Nikon D3100 - My new baby and I call him "Beat". Not because I am deeply in love with music but my sisters know why. Quite funny little story that I would rather keep. :) This is my very first, major purchase with my own savings. That is why I am so proud of this baby. My favorite thing in the world!

Xbox with Kinect and Rockband - Not really bought for me alone but also for my Dad because of the Beatles limited edition Rockband. Never imagined.

iPhone 3G - It wasn't even my plan to have an iPhone. I am not even an Apple fan but I am inlove with this right now. My sister plans to buy an iPad or Galaxy tab and asked me if I wanted to buy her iPhone. Why I shouldn't say no? I just sold my old Nokia phone to my niece, and money then instant iPhone! :)

Addition: And so I remembered, my mom just added new LCD TV and a DVD player in my room which I rarely use. Tamad to snap a photo and upload nga lang. :))

I must say, God wouldn't really give everything to you. I may have all these "wants" but I have never really received the gift I have been asking to satisfy my "needs".

Marié Digby - Too Good to be True

"Too good to be true."

Before anything else! I felt bad that I didn't write much about Jam for Japan Benefit Concert. For a little background it was a six hour gig, (no kidding) 30 local and international acts representing different genre of music, all in one event for one cause - to give help for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami happened in Japan few weeks back. The event raised up to 17.5 M pesos and I am so blessed that my 500 pesos was part of it :)

Okay, Seems like some people are looking for my blog entry about Marié like what I did before. Though, I may not be able to write as deep or as detailed compared to my first blog about Marié Digby, but one thing’s for sure, nothing changed since the first day I met her and until now :)

I remember after my lunch date with Marie last August 2, 2009, I was able to blog my experience on the same date and was on a cloud 9 feeling for weeks trying to remember all the details everyday. I know the fact that not everyone has an opportunity like this. I am, really blessed.

Meeting her last April 1st felt exactly like meeting her for the first time two years ago. I saw her walking from the entrance door towards the backstage room and my heart was jumping for joy. It literally felt like I just found my long lost friend again. As she stand right in the middle of the stage, she looked for the Digbyholics. She only performed two songs but I am glad I witnessed her short set because it was one of her most emotional performances ever.

Marié Digby at Jam for Japan - This event raised 17.5 M for the benefit of the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I am grateful to part of this event.

After her two songs, me and Jackie went to the backstage room hoping they will let us in. But it didn’t happened. After few minutes, she went out and as she walk, I can see the huge smile and directly hugged me tight right away. It was surreal. She told me she was very happy to finally see me again with the rest of the digbyholics and mentioned that she’s very excited the future meet ups. My moment was when we were from the backstage to the free seating up to the exit area. Why so called my moment? Well because when she went out from the backstage room, she approached me right away and gave me a long super tight hug and I wasn’t even aware that we were walking side by side holding each other’s waist. LOL Simple gesture yet memorable. ♥ She made me feel that I am important. :) Oh, she also did mentioned that she saw my Breathing Underwater cover somewhere on the web - in front of everyone. I don't exactly know what to feel but I was so embarrassed that time. I mean, to hear that from the artist that you covered. Haha :)

I let her sign my Breathing Underwater album and she was like, “You bought one again?! This is like your 5th album already.” And I said, “more like the 7th I think.” She was in awe. LOL

After my dinner date with the Digbyholics, we went back to the museum to wait Roxy’s dad and meet up with Kuya Jude. As we wait, Rox and Mikha saw Marie having dinner talk with a couple of her friends and managers. They all signed “wait” and Marie went outside again to meet us, talked to us and even took pictures again.

Dinner at Shakey's

and Central with the Digbyholics

What is not to like about this international artist? She’s down to earth, appreciative, and carefree. She’s one of a kind. I was never a super fan to anyone locally or internationally except for her and I made the right choice! Thinking to this day, I would never ever forget that all I really want is to let her sign my albums. Who would have thought? On my blog two years ago, I did mentioned.. “You just witnessed a dream that actually came true.” Still the same, as you read this blog, you just witnessed a dream going beyond the expectations. This isn’t talk shit, but it is too good to be true. ♥

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