Ice Skates - food - stories and more. With my TSITP'06 friends @ the MOA

fireworx @ the MOA Mr.UST'06 signature Stare!




;:dinner:; Mr.UST'05 Kuya Jonathan and Miko

Mall of Asia - with my Search for the Ideal Thomasian Personality Friends.

It's been quite awhile, since the last time we hunged out together... Though we never really got complete. hhmmm..that would for surely be a big miracle if ever! That our schedules meet one time...maybe! Who knows.. figerscrossed*

Ton-ton planned of doing ice skating... but where art thou brother?! hehehe! Ron was so gracious in texting everyone 'bout updates, plans and time...basically all the details! Thanks you brother!

The scheduled meeting time was 12:00noon at the MOA. I arrived at 7:00pm because of some things I "really - badly - needed" to attend to. hahhaha! SOREE. Plus the god-damn traffic! Soree!

Anyhow, I really enjoyed the time.. Once again, we were able to somehow catch up with our stories, plans and lives...

I'm thankful I have all of you. Til our next!

:;salute;:

oli

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

This morning, heart thumping sounds of resounding election campaign jingles woke me up. Alas! It's the start again of the unending thread of campaigns and political promises for next months 'til May. Wherein political aspirants would try their "best-est" ways to court and win the sympathy of voters. It's the colorful - - - not to mention most controversial and sometimes dramatic season. Promises of change, poverty alleviation, abolition of economic detriments and more! - - - ending up to the demands of voting for them. Weew! I think I've heard this things and lines over and over...

Have we seen change?,
Was poverty defeated?
Did the economic situation able to recover?
How's terrorism going?
And oh, how was a ranking at the most corrupt country list? - did it even went down? - - - us being the grand prize title holder? ;p NONE!

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

I mean, PRACTICALLY - - - let's accept the fact that there's actually no such thing as INSTANT change. You won't get rich in a snap of a finger. You wont get a solution for the problems of this nation in a blink of an eye. And it's a real deal that we cannot solely leave the problems of this country in the hands of our elected officials. Aren't we scared of the nation we are going to hand down to our future children? In one way or the other, we are all sharers towards making this world the best place it "could still" possibly be. One thing is for sure, nothing would happen if you don't get up and do your part. It's simple.

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

:;salute;:
oli

greenhills dayout with my partner-cohost April, Lee and baby Pamela 29mar07

meet Pamela! Their baby and my inaanak.. hahahaha! ;p



Proud parents April and Lee... hahhaha! weird.. :p

I missed my partner-cohost April!

Weee! everything came spontaneously.. Unplanned. But everything turned outwell...We're suppose to accompany April in an appointment in Makati, however, the time and some things did not cooperate well...the traffic and all. So we just decided to spend the afternoon in greenhills! Instant bonding!
Oh I missed you partner! You know how much I feel comfortable working with you. Our partnership became an instant hit together with JC! Damn I missed the both of you! hahhaha! I'm looking forward to host more concerts with you! "til our next!

:;salute;:

oli

Podium - Mega - Shang with Corn and Jacquie 28mar07

with my College batchmates, Cornelio Ong and Jacquie Mupas.

This "day-night-out" was scheduled a few weeks before. But because our schedules do not usually meet, we had to bear and wait for this time to arrive. Jacque and Corn became so busy with Med School and I also got busy with some provincial hosting jobs I had. I MISSEED this two! Though we're not complete, in the absence of Josemaria, Nimf and Aiza, I'm still happy we had a wonderful time to catch up and share our long overdue stories! hahaha!

The trip was painstaking! I came all the way from Batangas - sufferred the ill effects of the hostage taking drama happening in the metro that brought a tremendous paradigm shift in the traffic situation! wheew! I was two hours late from our 3:00pm time... my bad - not really! Arriving late, I got jealous of Corn! - Jacque gave him two pairs of new shoes! :c Jaque, promise to give me 10 ( TEN) pairs of shoes this weekend ah! Nag promise ka! hahahaha! Cge na, i'll fetch it in your condo..hahhaha! Kung ndi, i'll make a fireback on you! hahahaha! joke... basta 10 pairs ko! THANKS THANKS! sayang lng kasi nkstock jan seo...hehhe..

Anyhow, I had a wonderful time with these guys! From our dinner in Podium, Movie ( Norbit was the best! hahaha! Rustacia!) at Megamall and Starbucks at the Shang!

It was all worth it! 'Looking forward for our next! :p

:;salute;:

:;oli;:

I'm alive.

Everyday whenever we wake up, knowing we're alive and free - - - is a blessing. The rest is BONUS!

Yesterday, the biggest news occupying most of the television airtime is the dramatic hostage taking event happening in Manila. Where in 154 innocent young children we're kept hostage for hours for the sake of airing the hostage taker's dreams and principles. ;: damn it! such a silly move to do! :;

I can't imagine the painstaking hours the parents of these children had during the whole hostage taking drama... :p The agony they experienced knowing that their most loved children are having a bad tremendous time with guns, granades and loads of verbal abuse :p Worst is, they are clueless of why they got involved. Pity:c

I hope that these kids be able to move on and recover fast from the misery and trauma brought about by these horrible incident. I join the nation in praying for them. I also pray that these hostage takers be enlightened and directed to the right path and given wisdom to reflect on what they did.

I'm blessed. I'm alive. waking up everyday, knowing that I'm breathing and free - - - is such a blessing. The rest is a BIG BONUS from above!

Thank you LORD! :p

;: salute :;

oli

:;downunder;:

Working with a HOLLYWOOD legend : Philippine Idol Concert Hosting Experience : MAgpakailanman by Rocksteady : Mechanics to Vote for the 2007 Blog Teen Choice Awards : Birthdays! : realizations-witticissims-hopes : Bobby Soul Concert Hosting : my bro's Graduation : 45 minutes late for my rehearsals today.. etc

Philippine Idol Concert Hosting experience..post partum*

09 March 2007 - - - OLCA , Taal, Batangas 07:00pm

In celebration of the National Family Day in my High School - - - i was given the rare opportunity to be invited once again after four long years of seperation to host the Philippine Idol concert...

Family day became a funfilled day for everyone, as the School Home Association in partnership with the Our Lady of Caysasay Academy Administration meticulously planned and arranged every activity possible for the benefit and joy of my fellow OLCAns... Among these activities include: THE Eucharistic Celebration, Costume Parade and Contest for the kiddoes, Wall Climbing Lessons, Horticulture,Avian and Aquatic Lectures,Bingo Social,Dog Shows etc.,Face and Henna Painting - - - and the Philippine Idol Concert @ Night.

Surprisingly, I was already working out the show an hour earlier before the idols came.. and yeah!!! I belong! The Idols have exacly the same outfit as with me! I was wearing my Raquel Gutierrez white long Sleeves and jeans... ( Thanks Ate Keng for the wonderful top as always! ) hahah! they asked me again who made it! nkailang gamit ko na yan ah..pgawa nko bago..hehhee!huggs* ) . . Drae's is JC Buendia ..hahaha! Peace out!*

This rare opportunity paved also the way for me to meet my old time friends, High School professors and other people, i had the most wonderful time chatting with the rest of the Idol Finalists. Kuya Drae - - - you really inspired me. I'll work on it to be able to be part of your wonderful deeds for street children. That's a promise.

:;magpakailanman:; by Rocksteady

( this song got my attention and ears recently, I dunno.,I keep replayin' it. Plus the fact it's a Tagalog song..weird. And I loved it! Anyhow, I want to share this one to all of you. It talks about life in general... Everything in this world shall pass. Simple*)

Darating din ang araw
Na tayo’y tatanda
Babagal ang mga paa
At malalabo ang mata
Hindi mo mamalayan ang pagikot ng mundo

Darating din ang panahon
Na malalagas ang buhok
Balat ay kukulubot
At makukuba ang likod
Hindi malilimutan ang pagibig ko syo, magpakailanman

Panahon ay lilipas din
Mga araw ay daraan
Ang mundo ay papanaw din
ngunit hindi ang aking puso
Ngunit hindi ang pagibig ko syo

Darating din ang bukas
Na tayo’y kukupas
Ang buhay ay magwawakas
Kasama ang gunita
Ngunit hindi malilimutan ang pagibig ko syo, Magpakailanman

Panahon ay lilipas din
Mga araw ay daraan
Ang mundo ay papanaw din
ngunit hindi ang aking puso
Ngunit hindi ang pagibig ko syo
Habang buhay kita mamahalin
Habang buhay kita hihintayin
Habang buhay kita mamahalin, magpakailanman

Panahon ay lilipas din
Mga araw ay daraan
Ang mundo ay papanaw din
ngunit hindi ang aking puso
Panahon ay lilipas din
Mga araw ay daraan
Ang mundo ay papanaw din
ngunit hindi ang aking puso

:;birthdays!;: huggs*

Happy Birthday Ron and Alma!!!

our beloved Mr.UST 2006 and Ms.Education 2006.

We love You! - I really miss you guys! Hope to see you soon when I get back to Manila! Ron is inviting to go Ice Skating this coming weekend at the MOA... tara! hahaha! Miss ya'll!

FRIENDS keep me sane.. They are those people whom I'm most comfortable with to speak out anything, they are my source of strength and hapiness - next to my Faith and Family. I have been so much blessed with the most wonderful friends. We've weathered a lot of problems, conflicts,issues...gimmicks, fun :) and basically anything normal friendships encounter..

I'm happy I have all of you. My Search for the Ideal Thomasian Personality Friends, my SOCC06-07 family, CSC06-07 family, Debate Orgmates, UST Churchmates, 2H MedTech babies and dinnerfriends. My heart goes to all of you.

:; 2007 teen blog awards official sticker ;:

This blog site is officially nominated for the Candy Magazine 2007 teen blog awards. Thanks! please feel free to visit, read and leave your comments/suggestions. Thanks a lot!

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Thanks!

;: salute :;

oli*

working with a HOLIWOOD legend. postpartum*

Catch Sir Bobby Soul in Taiwan, March 26,2007 ( Monday ) for the 2nd leg of his' 2007 ASIAN Tour. I'm glad I've worked with him at his' Philippine Concert. :)

He is the great man who brought the good old songs like "The Great Pretender," "Twilight Time," "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "My Prayer," "The Magic Touch" and "Unchained Melody","Delilah","Endless Love" etc...

I am deeply honored to meet Mr.Bobby Soul at the night of my Philippine Idol Concert Hosting where he performed together with his' daughter Tamika. That night paved the way for us to meet together with the rest of the Idols who looks up to him as well. Surprisingly, he invited me to host his' concert - - - wheeeew! "the pleasure is mine!" . . . It is such a great honor to be able to work a concert with this legendary man who gave the world those immortal songs. truly, ONE NOSTALGIC night.

Ive learned a lot from this once in a lifetime experience.

BOBBY: I'll try to sing and be at your next birthday OLI!
OLi: Weee! :) :) :) flattered! Please do.

realizations - witticissims - hopes*

"...I AM DECIDED. Now I realized that after everything I've received, I guess it's about time to share anything that I could, in anyway possible. In any given proportion.

I pledge to be more caring and concerned.

I've started to coordinate, thank God the President of Red Cross UST is my friend, I am eager to conduct our plans of any surgical,medical,dental mission this summer... FINGERSCROSSED* I am also priveledged to know alot of Doctor friends at the UST Hospital, I'll make this one work."

____________________________________________________________________

Blessings came pourin' and I can't help but think - - - am I all worthy of these?

For the past two years, somehow - I would have to say that I have been truly blessed. With a beautiful family, though not perfect of course, a wonderful education, good brothers,and a bounty of g00d friends. - - - and a lot more!

There is so much to thank. Really. What I am right now is actually a product and sum of all the things I've been through in the past. I could remember myself going to the UST Church religiously everyday after classes, to ask for God's help regarding my studies. yeah!!! I consider half my success a gracious blessing from the Good Lord. +

A few weeks ago, I was given the rare opportunity to host the Philippine Idol's Concert in my High School Alma Matter. "The Pleasure is Mine!" Everything went well and it is such a nice time to see myself be back on that school where everything for me started since first grade... Weee! - - - Behind the blinding spotlight and joy brought about by the successful concert, I thank the Lord for something much more that He gave me that night. AN EYE OPENER.

Backstage together with Kuya Drae Ybanez, one of the Idol Finalists - - - I enjoyed talking to the most. Two of the Idol finalists were fellow Thomasians. weee! Small world. - - - I was so inspired with his' story. - - - On how he struggled in the past, climbed the road to success through IDOL, - - - and somehow turned away from a noble profession to be able to help street children that got his' attention and heart the most. These are the things that I would really love to do, given the time,capacity and privilege to do.

I AM DECIDED. Now I realized that after everything I've received, I guess it's about time to share anything that I could, in anyway possible. In any given proportion.

I pledge to be more caring and concerned.

I've started to coordinate, thank God the President of Red Cross UST is my friend, I am eager to conduct our plans of any surgical,medical,dental mission this summer... FINGERSCROSSED* I am also priveledged to know alot of Doctor friends at the UST Hospital, I'll make this one work.

EYE OPENER.

:;salute:;

oli

Bobby Soul Concert Hosting 24mar07

Catch Sir Bobby Soul in Taiwan, March 26,2007 ( Monday ) for the start of his' 2007 ASIAN Tour. I'm glad I've worked with him at his' Philippine Concert. :)

He is the great man who brought the good old songs like "The Great Pretender," "Twilight Time," "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "My Prayer," "The Magic Touch" and "Unchained Melody","Delilah","Endless Love" etc...

I am deeply honored to meet Mr.Bobby Soul at the night of my Philippine Idol Concert Hosting where he performed together with his' daughter Tamika. That night paved the way for us to meet together with the rest of the Idols who looks up to him as well.Surprisingly, he invited me to host his' concert - - - wheeeew! "the pleasure is mine!" . . . It is such a great honor to be able to work a concert with this legendary man who gave the world those immortal songs. truly, ONE NOSTALGIC night!

:;B A C K G R O U N D;:

Bobby Soul is remembered as the youngest of the original "Platters," the world-famous all-African-American band from the 1950s, the so-called "Golden Years of Pop Music."

Soul was the vocalist and is regarded as the heart and soul of the group.

Soul sang alongside such big names of the pop music world as Jackie Pickets, Chuck Berry, Frankie Lyman, the Teenagers, the Drifters, Little Anthony, the Imperials, B.B.King, Mary Wells and Teddy Pendergrass.

His rich and enchanting voice has proven to be as enduring and timeless as his past musical successes with group members.

Every year, he sings about 40 Platters oldies at theatres, clubs, ballrooms and charity shows around the world.

His classic interpretations of the good old songs like "The Great Pretender," "Twilight Time," "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "My Prayer," "The Magic Touch" and "Unchained Melody" often bring the audience to its feet.

Soul also impresses the audiences with his interactive performance mode as he likes to walk down the stage, shaking hands and taking pictures, signing autographs and cracking jokes with fans.

Audiences of all ages react enthusiastically to their performances, whether they are performing for a small group or tens of thousands, as they did during the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics.

Bobby Soul has been based in Toronto, Canada ever since he went solo. Bobby has been coming back and forth to the country for various performances, a few times with Asia’s Queen of Songs, Ms. Pilita Corrales.

MY DAY ISN'T FINISHED YET!!! :after my concert hosting....I had to rush and do more travel to attend at my batchmates' dad's birthday party - arriving there at around 11 in the evening where my former classmates have been waiting since 7pm..hehehe! soreee..... weee! TIRED! but all was worth it!

It's once in a lifetime!

45 minutes late for my rehearsal today - so0 particular! :)

i was 45 minutes late at my rehearsals this morning for my concert hosting tonight!!! damn it! i should be more punctual with my time...hahaha! "i'll keep that in mind! my bad."

hahaha! Americans really are so particular with time! Mr.Bobby Soul ( Original Platters member of the 50's ) even counted how many minutes I was late! hahaha! soree!

FYI: He is the man who brought the good old songs like "The Great Pretender," "Twilight Time," "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "My Prayer," "The Magic Touch" and "Unchained Melody"

Bobby Soul is remembered as the youngest of the original "Platters," the world-famous all-African-American band from the 1950s, the so-called "Golden Years of Pop Music."

Soul was the vocalist and is regarded as the heart and soul of the group.

Soul sang alongside such big names of the pop music world as Jackie Pickets, Chuck Berry, Frankie Lyman, the Teenagers, the Drifters, Little Anthony, the Imperials, B.B.King, Mary Wells and Teddy Pendergrass.

His rich and enchanting voice has proven to be as enduring and timeless as his past musical successes with group members.

Every year, he sings about 40 Platters oldies at theatres, clubs, ballrooms and charity shows around the world.

Soul also impresses the audiences with his interactive performance mode as he likes to walk down the stage, shaking hands and taking pictures, signing autographs and cracking jokes with fans.

Audiences of all ages react enthusiastically to their performances, whether they are performing for a small group or tens of thousands, as they did during the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics.

Grab and treat your parents at this once in a lifetime chance for one nostalgic concert! Bring back the old times! MARCH 24! See you all there! Free Admission!

my youngest brother's graduation from middle school! 23march07

Artine Olivette de Castro -Sara

It's actually my father's very first time to see one of his' sons graduate... hehe! Because he has been away for work in different countries most of the time. It's such a nice thing to think that all three of us are finished with high school already.. me - being a recent graduate and my two brothers in college now! whee! tough! hahahha!

Congratulations to all the graduates of batch 2007! best wishes and goodluck to all the graduates!


Our Lady of Caysasay Academy- Taal,Batangas
Basilica De San Martin De Tours

this will be exciting!

19 march 2007
it's a Monday! a lot of things are gonna happen this week! i'm more than excited!

new condo

my youngest brother's graduation from middle school

i'll be hosting Mr.Bobby Soul of The Platters Philippine Concert

i'll be seeing my friends in manila

puerto galera? with my 2HmT babies

woohooo!

Philippine Idol Concert Hosting . . . and another invite...

Philippine Idol Concert Hosting

March 09, 2007 - - - OLCA , Taal, Batangas 07:00pm

In celebration of the National Family Day in my High School - - - i was given the rare opportunity to be invited once again after four long years of seperation to host the Philippine Idol concert...

Family day became a funfilled day for everyone, as the School Home Association in partnership with the Our Lady of Caysasay Academy Administration meticulously planned and arranged every activity possible for the benefit and joy of my fellow OLCAns... Among these activities include: THE Eucharistic Celebration, Costume Parade and Contest for the kiddoes, Wall Climbing Lessons, Horticulture,Avian and Aquatic Lectures,Bingo Social,Dog Shows etc.,Face and Henna Painting - - - and the Philippine Idol Concert @ Night.

I am also honored to meet Mr.Bobby Soul - - - the original Platters Band Member during the 1950's in the States. He was the original composer and singer of "Only You" among lots of hits songs our parents would probably know... (OST: The Ghost) which was recently revived by Sam Milby...yeah! He now settles in Batangas but does regular shows and trips abroad with his' band and daughter Tamica ( who is a very very good singer as well!).

AANNDD: The crown brooch worked again! hahah! Mr.BOBBY SOUL of the Platters asked me to host his' comeback concert on march 24! yeah!!! Di ko kinaya ang onstage plugging and announcement na ininvite nya ko maghost ng concert nya..hehhe! Foreign Group na 'to! hahha!

FYI: Bobby Soul is remembered as the youngest of the original "Platters," the world-famous all-African-American band from the 1950s, the so-called "Golden Years of Pop Music."

Soul was the vocalist and is regarded as the heart and soul of the group.

Soul sang alongside such big names of the pop music world as Jackie Pickets, Chuck Berry, Frankie Lyman, the Teenagers, the Drifters, Little Anthony, the Imperials, B.B.King, Mary Wells and Teddy Pendergrass.

His rich and enchanting voice has proven to be as enduring and timeless as his past musical successes with group members.

Every year, he sings about 40 Platters oldies at theatres, clubs, ballrooms and charity shows around the world.

His classic interpretations of the good old songs like "The Great Pretender," "Twilight Time," "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "My Prayer," "The Magic Touch" and "Unchained Melody" often bring the audience to its feet.

Soul also impresses the audiences with his interactive performance mode as he likes to walk down the stage, shaking hands and taking pictures, signing autographs and cracking jokes with fans. ----------

Philippine Idol Concert: Araneta Coliseum March 23.

Surprisingly, I was already working out the show an hour earlier before the idols came.. and yeah!!! I belong! The Idols have exacly the same outfit as with me! I was wearing my Raquel Gutierrez white long Sleeves and jeans... ( Thanks Ate keng for the wonderful top as always! ) hahah! they asked me again who made it! nkailang gamit ko na yan ah..pgawa nko bago..hehhee!huggs* ) . . Drae's is JC Buendia ..hahaha! Peace out!*

18 march 07

the date is the 18th of march 2007.. I decided to have one, after seeing the blogsite of bianca g.... uhhhmmm... and here I am right now, writing my first blog here...

last night - - - would definitely be one of the most unforgettable days of my life - I shared a secret - - - soo000 secret - to a friend of mine.

I am proud to say that the three closest boys to my heart aside from my father and brothers is Godard Artajos, Redmond Tagle and Alvin Serrano ... - - - finally! It feells so good that I was able to share this to two of them already. To godo and alvin... thanks brothers! We've shared so much - and I know that all of you are worthy to know. I deeply trust the two of you.. and I hold o to our friendship. With everything, I hope that nothing would change and what we've started would go far.. thanks.

I am happy and I choose to be. Despite all detractors and some people tryin' to put me down - - - I am happy. I will not waste my time on you a*holes. haha! Thanks to my beloved Sir Aguila for all the advices.. to JC my partner for all the practical enlightenments... 'love you so much ethelia :) ! With all the blessings coming my way - I am more than happy and content right now. I am not looking for what I don't have at the moment, for good friends that are lost... I am happy with all the people and friends that I have and love - and who in return loves me as well. In God's time - - - I hope to see you again - perhaps. I shall not be bothered with your loss. I am happy - and i'll choose to be, it's an option after all.

Right now... I miss my barkada! damn! badly... I hope to see all the people I miss when I get back to manila - - - hopefully S00N!

I am excited - - - alot of things will happen next week! my youngest brother is graduating from middle school, i'll be hosting a comeback concert of a foreign artist and i'll be off to puerto with my beloved 2Hmedtech boys - - - sana! hahaha!

uhhhmmm...

'til next time.

oli*