changes

i love the lyrics and the music video of this underrated masterpiece by my favorite band of the moment - stars.

here's the link to the music video --> http://www.vimeo.com/21978221

changes
by stars

this time in between the day and the night
the light kills my sense of life
so scared, i'll turn it on, turn it on, turn it on

it's dull, this dusk, this desk, this dust
my eyes adjust, i'll blow out the flame
can you and me remain

changes, i've never been good with change
i hate it when it all stays the same
caught between the gold and the gain

changes, i've never been good with change
i hate it when it all stays the same
caught between the cold and the wave
my heart beats up again

once said, words make a world of their own
i misread, i can't get you back on the phone
so tired, i'll turn it off, turn it off, turn it off

how's that last week we were whole
you're far away and I hardly know
can you and me delay

changes, I've never been good with change
i hate it when it all stays the same
caught between the gold and the gain

changes, I've never been good with change
troubled when it all stays the same
i'm caught between this cold and the wave
my heart beats up again

are you my trouble
are you my trouble
are you my trouble
trouble

are you my trouble
are you my trouble
are you my trouble

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stars speaks to my soul so well.

azkals vs sri lanka 1 - 1

i'm a bit disappointed. azkals didn't deliver. we're lucky to be able to score that scrappy goal in the 2nd half. o well, hopefully we will see a different azkals this sunday at the rizal memorial field.

thanks to the friendly staff of friday's glorietta for the great service!

fete dela musique 2011

here's the fete dela musique 2011 schedule. bands start playing at 3pm later.

MAINSTAGE
VENUE: Fort Plaza (courtyard in front of Pier 1)

3PM - Jazz:
Henry Katindig
Radioactive Sago Project

4PM - Swing / Big Band:
The Executives
Skarlet and Asosasyon ng Musikerong Pilipino

5PM – Funk:
Spy
Cosmic Love

6PM – World:
Humanfolk
Kadangyan

645PM – SUNDOWN PARADE with
Brigada
Planet Zips
Manila Fixed Gear
Fete de la Fold
Pinas Lowridaz

7PM – Reggae:
Tropical Depression
Milagros Dancehall Collective

8PM – SPECIAL GUEST BAND
Merzhin (France)

830PM: AFRO-BRAZILIAN FINALE: (Directed by Nyko Maca)
Escola de Samba de Manila
Nyko Maca & Gafieira
Planet Zips
FutKal (Futbol sa Kalye)

CLASSICAL / WORLD / REGGAE STAGE
VENUE: Arts in the City by Rebel Lion & Sweet Productions


ROCK STAGE
VENUE: Craft Pub & Grill by Revolver Productions

JAZZ STAGE
VENUE: Scarlet Wine Lounge by Kool Kat Productions Manila, Rogue Productions & Philippine International Jazz Festival Foundation


BOY KATINDIG
(Boy Katindig, Dingdong Boogie, Maritoni Falconi, Michael Guevarra, Marlowe Mata +drums)
AQUARELA
(Miguel Juteau, Evelyn Juteau, Dix Lucero +bass, percs)
AFFINITY
(Johnny Alegre, Colby dela Calzada, Mar Dizon)
ALBERT DE PANO
EXTRAPOLATION
(Carlos Jesena, EK Santamaria & Serge Gabriel)

BLUES / SOUL / SKA STAGE
VENUE: Draft GastroPub (to be confirmed) by Manila Soul & Mambo Rat Productions

Cooky Chua & Bluesviminda
Jun Lopito
Kat Agarrado, Wally Gonzales & Friends
Blue Rats
Alak Pa
Blue Jean Junkies
Hard Hat Area
Flippin' Soul Stompers
Heavy Heavies
Jack Versus The Crab
Jeepney Joyride
Steady Moving Beat
Bleu Rascals
Bandcamp Boys
Daniel Crisologo
Gin Rum & Truth

ELECTRONICA STAGE
VENUE: Katsu by Nomad Productions

Liquid A
Red - I
SoulFlower
Mulan
Minister Zero
DiegoMapa
Erwin Edralin
Playground
Manila Paris Confidential
Marts Ballesca
Feen

HIP-HOP / SOUL / R&B STAGE
VENUE: Amber by Red Alert Productions

INDIE / PUNK STAGE
VENUE: Keg by Meiday Productions

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from arts in the city (copy pasted from clickinthecity).

The Fête de la Musique is a celebration of music - a true festival of music celebrated in 110 countries and 350 cities worldwide. In the previous years, this was popularized in areas such as El Pueblo in Ortigas Center and Eastwood City Libis. This year it has found a place in Bonifacio Global City with main performance areas - Fort Square and Arts in the City. It is to feature music of all genres from classical to rock with performances from over 16 bands and musicians.

To further the festive atmosphere during this celebration of music, Arts in the City will also host the Feast at the Fête food bazaar at the Arts in the City grounds and FVR Hall.

Arts brings everyone a chance to celebrate the final months of summer with music and food. Arts with Rebel Lion and Sweet Productions will be hosting the World, Reggae and Classical stage. Performances will start at 5 pm. See the following musicians at Arts in the City:

UP Madrigal Singers
Manila Symphony Orchestra
Tux
Cynthia Alexander
Diwa de Leon
Paul Zialcita
Reggae Mistress
Lady I
Kalayo
Coffeebreak Island
Count Kutu & The Balmers
Julian Drolon
Drum Circle
Talahib
Christian Herb

toy con 2011

i had loads of fun at the 10th philippine toys, hobbies and collectibles convention at the megatrade hall last weekend. my only complaint is that it's too crowded. they should get a bigger venue next year. maybe smx or the world trade centre.

check out the pictures from spot.ph

http://www.spot.ph/peopleparties/48655/alodia-and-ashley-gosiengfiao--more-at-toy-con-2011

happy bday rizal

in celebration of rizal's 150th bday, i dragged my lil sister to check out the yuchengco museum at the rcbc plaza. the highlights of our visit i guess was getting to see juan luna, fernando amorsolo and carlos francisco paintings up close, and discovering that jose rizal is a certified chickboy. haha.

to learn more about the yuchengco museum, visit www.yuchengcomuseum.org/

what's 100 bucks right? skip starbucks for a day and feed your brain with information that matters.

super 8

i think this quote describes super 8 best.

"Enormously fun. A film about 8mm that deserves to be seen on the big screen, in glorious 35mm."

it's still showing in the cinemas like gbelt. you still have a few days guys.

by the way, dakota fanning's younger sister, elle, will be a hottie in 5 years. or maybe even less. she's my next emma watson. haha.

le marquis

le marquis is the only film i got to watch in the french film festival held a couple of weeks ago at the shangri-la mall. the film was hilarious and quite memorable since most of the scenes were shot in the philippines (cebu and manila i think). it's not perfect but surely le marquis is one of the french mainstream films that i will remember for a long time.

congrats mavericks

this may be a bit too late. hopefully this post makes up for my laziness.

top 5 german imports

#5 audi
#4 bmw
#3 mercedes benz
#2 porsche
#1 dirk nowitzki

thanks dirk for having the balls to take shots when it matters.

lbj = choker

haha.

to my beloved lola

goodbye inay... you are in a better place now. thanks for taking good care of us.

we will always have fond memories of you... the champorado, ginataan, or toasted pinipig, the siestas and teleseryes. you will be remembered.

... say hi to itay for me.

16th french film festival

i was able to get the 16th french film festival schedule from clickthecity.com.

festival will run from from june 9 - 19 at the shangri-la plaza mall. tickets are still free and would released one hour before screening.

what's the french word for enjoy? hmmmm. nevermind.

enjoy!!!

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Here is the full schedule of the festival (Shang Cineplex, Cinema 4):

JUNE 8 (Opening Night)
8:00 p.m. - Le Marquis

JUNE 9
1:30 p.m. - Mademoiselle
4:00 p.m. - Les enfants de Timpelbach
6:30 p.m. - La Cérémonie
9:00 p.m. - Un Poison Violent

JUNE 10
1:30 p.m. - Elle s’appelle Sabine
4:00 p.m. - Joueuse
6:30 p.m. - 7 ans
9:00 p.m. - Sans toit ni Loi

JUNE 11
1:30 p.m. - Adèle Blanc Sec
4:00 p.m. - L’Autre
6:30 p.m. - Les enfants de Timpelbach
9:00 p.m. - Le Marquis

JUNE 12
1:30 p.m. - Pisay
4:00 p.m. - Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros
6:30 p.m. - Basal Banar
9:00 p.m. - Boxing in the Philippine Islands

JUNE 13
1:30 p.m. - L’Autre
4:00 p.m. - Un Poison Violent
6:30 p.m. - 7 ans
9:00 p.m. - Sans toit ni Loi

JUNE 14
1:30 p.m. - Le dernier des fous
4:00 p.m. - Arthur et la Vengeance de Maltazard
6:30 p.m. - Mademoiselle
9:00 p.m. - L’Autre

JUNE 15
1:30 p.m. - La Cérémonie
4:00 p.m. - A nos amours
6:30 p.m. - Dans les cordes
9:00 p.m. - Dans les cordes

JUNE 16
1:30 p.m. - Le dernier des fous
4:00 p.m. - La Tête de Maman
6:30 p.m. - Joueuse
9:00 p.m. - Le Marquis

JUNE 17
1:30 p.m. - Elle s’appelle Sabine
4:00 p.m. - Adèle Blanc Sec
6:30 p.m. - Le dernier des fous
9:00 p.m. - 7 ans

JUNE 18
1:30 p.m. - Arthur et la Vengeance de Maltazard
4:00 p.m. - Mademoiselle
6:30 p.m. - Sans toit ni Loi
9:00 p.m. - Un Poison Violent

JUNE 19
1:30 p.m. - A nos amours
4:00 p.m. - La Tête de Maman
6:30 p.m. - Dans les cordes
9:00 p.m. - Tree of Life

NOTE: Admissions are free, tickets are issued one hour before screening. Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

azkals tickets sold out!

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/321258/ticket

whoah!!! good thing we were able to get tickets. i'm actually selling my 3K ticket for 5K. kidding.

i'm surprised tickets were sold out on the first day. it's actually kinda pricey considering my german friend said that it only cost 10 to 12 euros a game in germany.

see you at the rizal field on july 3!

swoosh41

i'm not really a big fan of the mavericks. but since they are against my "hatest" team, i'm rooting for them in the finals. can they do it? i do think that they have what it takes. dallas has a bunch of reliable veterans with nowitzi, which i consider the most complete player in the league, taking charge when he has to.

lebron, watch out for swoosh41 coz he will be burning the net from everywhere, and there's nothing you can do to stop him.

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kobe vs lebron finals could have been EPIC!!! too bad it didn't happen. kobe has two to three years left, the possibility is still out there.

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one of the good thing about my one month medical leave is i get to watch the nba finals live on tv, and not from lousy web updates when i'm in the office.

azkals vs ufl all-stars

reality check for the azkals. they loss a match that they should have easily won (4 - 3). one month is not really a long time to get back in shape.

time to get serious guys!

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i only got to watch the game until half-time coz i went to mass. i hope i get to see the replay on tv soon.

x-men: the first class

good job matthew vaughn. you have just revived the x-men franchise that was almost destroyed by brett ratner's the last stand.

looks like this year's set of summer movies is better than 2010. 2011 has thor, f5, and x-men leading the pack.

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x-men: first class is an awesome addition to matthew vaughn's directing resume. his credentials include kick-ass, stardust, and layer cake. all are worth seeing.

smart gilas vs iran

it was my first time to watch smart gilas live in action (and maybe my first time to watch a game in ultra). too bad we loss though. good effort anyway. we gave iran a big scare in the final seconds.

let's go for bronze tomorrow. it is a great achievement still since it's been awhile since we placed in this tournament.

more azkals updates

got this from a forwareded email. something worth sharing.

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for the AZKALS fans…

GAMES

June 29, 2011: Philippines vs. Sri Lanka
VENUE: Sugathadasa Stadium, SRI

July 3, 2011: Philippines vs. Sri Lanka
VENUE: Rizal Memorial Stadium

TRAINING/OTHERS

MAY 21-22, 2011: Closing Ceremony for the football summer program
VENUE: Tacloban

MAY 23-25, 2011: 3-day training in Iloilo
MAY 23, 2011: Training at Santa Barbara
MAY 24, 2011: Friendly match with Central Philippine University (CPU)
VENUE: Barotac Nuevo

MAY 25-31, 2011: Training for a team building session
VENUE: Plantation Bay, Cebu City
JUNE 5, 2011: Azkals vs. UFL All-Stars Exhibition Match
VENUE: University of Makati (UMAK)

JUNE 1-11, 2011: Training in Manila
VENUE: Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

JUNE 10, 2011: Support event to Azkals entitled, “We Believe” by the PFF
VENUE: Trinoma Activity Center
This is a whole day event open to the public.

JUNE 12, 2011: Off to Germany

JUNE 12-26, 2011: Training camp and tune-up matches with German Division II and Division III teams
VENUE: Germany
*5 practice games vs Division II/Division III Bundesliga Teams
*The team will go straight to Sri Lanka from Germany for the first leg.

JUNE 26, 2011: Off to Colombo, Sri Lanka

JUNE 27-29, 2011: In Sri Lanka for the first leg of the first round 2014 World Cup Qualifiers

JUNE 30-JULY 3, 2011: In Manila for the second leg of the first round 2014 World Cup Qualifiers

PLAYERS ARRIVAL

MAY 23, 2011: Neil Etheridge

MAY 27, 2011: Simon Greatwich

JUNE 2, 2011 (not yet confirmed): Jason Sabio

JUNE 2011 (exact date not yet confirmed): Ray Jónsson

GAME TELECAST

○ Philippines vs. Sri Lanka LEG 1
WATCH IT LIVE: June 29, 2011 at 5:30 PM (Balls)
REPLAYS: June 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM (Balls)
June 29, 2011 at 11:30 PM (Studio 23)
June 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM (Studio 23)

○ Philippines vs. Sri Lanka LEG 2
WATCH IT LIVE: July 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM (Studio 23)
REPLAYS: July 5, 2011 at 4:00 PM (Studio 23)
July 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM (Balls)
July 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM (Balls)
*telecast schedule taken from ABS-CBN

workaholic in denial?

i took this interesting test last week before i was hospitalized... here's the link.

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2011/05/living/workaholic.test/index.html?hpt=Sbin

and my score?

my score: 51

If you scored between 67 to 100 points, you are considered highly workaholic. This could mean you are headed toward burnout, and new research suggests that family members may be experiencing emotional repercussions as well.

If you scored between 57 to 66 points, you are considered mildly workaholic. In short, there is hope. With acceptance and modifications, you and your loved ones can prevent negative lasting effects.

If you scored in the lowest range, between 25 to 56 points, you are not considered a workaholic. You are probably a hard worker instead of a workaholic. You needn't worry that your work style will negatively affect yourself or others.

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i'm still not considered a workaholic... which i think is a good sign. haha.

guys, don't take work too seriously. trust me. it's not worth it.

azkal updates

this is your chance to see your favorite azkal players in action and on the pitch this july 3 at rizal memorial stadium.

tickets will go on sale starting June 3, 2011 through ticketworld.

azkals v sri lanka - tickets
• P200 – bleachers behind the goals
• P300 – near middle of the open bleachers
• P2000 – main grand stand, upper level
• P3000 – main grandstand, lower level

no hoarding guys!!! spread the word.