The "Catastrophic" History of Music and I

I haven't updated my blog for a little while. I'm grateful that I see blogs as a past time / emotion-catcher / for fun, not a "requirement" for school [which was the reason of the creation of this page].

Anyway, just this afternoon, someone has made me realize something: to like rock-ish music even better. This person made me listen to All Time Low, which is to be honest, infamous for me [I've heard this from this person only]. I was hooked with the band's songs, and listen through almost 15+ of them.

I am known to have a kind of music that is IN / trending / famous, but this person has made me dig deeper through the music industry. My music, frankly, was sung by mostly, girls , because I like the way they sounded. I am not into those songs-with-an-emo-beat because I think I'm so outgoing that the kind of music I like should something that can make me move and dance.

Try listening to some of these songs [captured from my laptop's history, that's why it's the "catastrophic history," since it's a disaster that brought a massive change to my taste of music].

Poem #1

Finally, I can post this (I was planning to before). If there are errors with the spelling, it was Roda who typed this, but I made this for our Science Group Work. :)

And the moment has came
To introduce ourselves and gain fame
Never in our wildest dreams we'll reunite
But woah, we guess our bonding is just tight.

This quarter is our last
To be with Sir Richmond, that's sad
We'll be making the most out of this
Tackling Astronomy that we miss.

By the way, we are the Rocketeers
Who'll fly high to reach the sky we would want to kiss
As high as the rocket we'll travel
No matter if our opponents will throw marble.

Don't you underestimate our capacity
It's as wide as Sir Richmond's sexy tummy
We'll make you suffer for the second time around
We'll put you and your works all around.

We will rock the stage today
Tom will spike the volleyball and play
Jane will kick you all the way
While Roda and Charles talk all the way.

We are the Rock It!-Terrific
We'll admit that it sounds like Scienterrific
We'll make sure we'll make a change and not be static

This is our version 2.0
We'll give you a fight not as soft as a mallow
We're bigger, bolder,brighter, and braver
We'll perform as fast as Viber

But we aren't here just to fight
We're also here to fly those kites
Those kites that carry our dream
To be one of the bests and proudly sing the MITIS Hymn

A SWEET Day with Watthead - #FieldTrip2014 Diary

FAR FROM EXPECTATIONS.

That fragment summarizes everything we had yesterday, November 21, at our #FieldTrip2014. The title of this article, uhm, might give you an instinct that everything had been so sweet. Let us just see.

DEPARTURE FROM MITIS GOING TO SWEET FIELD TRIP, TAYTAY, RIZAL

It was already a morning full of fun. I always expected that bus rides will be the highlight of each trip because that will be the time that you can bond with everybody. And I wasn't wrong with that. It's so early, but the bus was already so active (wait in the evening)! We had this morning exercise, and everybody that were asked to dance in front danced, including I, who was called by Ms. Armie to dance with her. HAHA! I was still so easy and tamed during those times (until...).

The way we took was a bit familiar to me: Skyway, Magallanes, Ayala, Buendia, Guadalupe, Boni, Shaw Blvd., Ortigas, until it changed, and I don't know them anymore (from Robinsons Galleria, we went to Pasig-Rizal boundary).

Our bus was "star-studded." We had Allan (K.) and Lorna (Tolentino) with us! HAHAHAHA! Char. We learned some trivia from our tour guide (I forgot her name). 1st: SM Megamall is now the biggest mall in the Philippines, followed by SM North EDSA and SM Mall of Asia (I thought it's still SMNE). 2nd: There are no Mercury Drugs store inside SM malls because before, Mercury Drug's guard didn't allow Henry Sy to sell shoes in front of the store (very good observation, Miss). 3rd: The first SM mall was in Carriedo, but today, it is just the stock room.

Anyway, we had lots of stop-over because the kids keep peeing, and some vomited. Awwww. Poor kids. [But knowing the idea that we will be with them inside the bus is already exciting, to be honest. Even if some classmates have doubts about it, still, I enjoyed being with the kids. 💚 Plus tha fact that the "closest teachers" to me are there. Hihi.]

SWEET FIELD TRIP, TAYTAY, RIZAL

We arrived later than the expected time of arrival, but then, it seemed like it was okay because we even waited for the program to start.

To be honest, this site was so kid-ish. All I thought (based on Sir Pierre's story) that we will eat sweets. Well, yeah, we did: small cuts of pastries. Hahaha! T'was good, but I didn't buy because I know that I can look for them here in Manila. [I'm being bad. HAHAHA] It was a dull moment: from the JC Jem's Tour to the Bakerie Tour to the Puppet Show to the Pizza-Making Demo and to the Larong Lahi. In the JC Jem's, I was amazed with how they made all those wonderful decorations using bare hands! It was reasonable that they didn't allow us to take pictures (because we might reproduce those, according to them; similar with Peter Van Houten's response to Hazel Garce's e-mail to her about what happened on An Imperial Affliction---I'm applying The Fault in Our Stars here!!!) I really thought we will be eating a lot, but nah. As what Miss Yo said, we're too old for those [but we have to face our obligations].

WALLY WATTHEAD AND HIS LOST GLOW AT THE PETA THEATRE

Waiting for 1 1/2 hour is so...un-fabulous! We arrived here at 1:30, but our screening starts at 3! Sadly, we can't go anywhere since the itinerary that Sir Pierre prepared only mentioned two spots [but I think, there could be immediate changes with that]. I kept telling myself these times that I was so, very bored! We were hoping that the play will be worth it (because the Sweet Field Trip wasn't, to be honest).

After, we entered and got a tolerable spot. I was asking Athena on what was funny because the people were laughing at Watthead's deeds. I was amazed with how fast Watthead moved, not with the magic. [I personally turn down magic; for me, it's all with the speed and with the hands.]

We were so disappointed because Watthead was so pa-VIP. We weren't able to have a photo with him.

TRAVELLING BACK TO MITIS

It wasn't a blast-ful day, actually. The field trips before were even better. Those were our sentiments.

This was the "eating peak of Grade 8." We started eating chips and devouring them like there's no tomorrow.

But the boredom changed when the tour guide gave us glow sticks, a good beat of music, and a dark bus. WE STARTED PARTYING! That was indeed the best part of the trip. I was so overwhelmed with the support of the teachers and the kids, who even went at the back to really feel the vibes. I also have to admit that I was the wildest last night. We kept on pushing each other very bad while the bus was in slow motion because of the traffic. Everybody was shouting the words PARTY PARTY! Even commuters on the other lane saw us, and were laughing and dancing also! Hahaha! Indeed the best part of the trip [which gave me a headache and painful throat]. :)

Grade 8 class poses in front of the "Wally Watthead and His Lost Glow" poster inside the PETA Theatre in Quezon City

RC, Athena, and I with our Music and Art teachers, Ms. Jaenna and Sir Fred

4/12 or 1/3 of Junior Student Coordinating Board wearing their uniform and posing in PETA Theatre

Athena and I (with Jane) posing after the play "Wally Watthead..." inside the PETA Theatre

Nikki and I pose with Wally Watthead

#LikeABoss inside Bus 1

3/12 or 1/4 of SCB in Sweet Field Trip, Taytay, Rizal

We asked Tom for a picture~ I kept asking me if he's enjoy, then he smirks and say "Yes." Okay! HAHAHA

RAPHAEL!!! 💙💙💙

Going around Sweet [looking for souvenirs]

While Laro ng Lahi was taking place, let us take a selfie

Athena, RC (I hope you can see him in this photo) look so bored [but yeah, we are].

The Hair Net Selfie before entering the Sweet Bakerie

💙💚💛💜❤️ (No need to put a caption)

Sweet welcomes MIT International School

Birthday Buddies and Freebies

Since my birthday is approaching, I'm gonna list the things I wanna have. Gosh, promise, last entry for tonight / today.

A. Backpack - I don't like my current one, but one will be arriving from the West soon.
B. Shoes - I think something will also arrive.
...and the greatest of all
C. Starbucks Planner 2015 - I'm still uncertain if I'll push to buy. I badly want it, but I don't really need it that much. Needs Vs. Wants. HAHA. It's just so...expensive. There are a lot of inexpensive planners there that could be better than that, but what can be better with SB Planner? What? What? What? I don't know anything. But I have established that I'll put the money for something better.

Plus, lots of events this November. 1. Ternate Getaway - on the rocks 2. Fun(?) Run - How can you have fun if it will just exhaust you? Eh. It can be fun for others though. I'll definitely join because of the T-Shirt and the experience. First in my existence. 3. Field Trip - Yes! We're with the lower and middle grades! Wherever we will go, I think I'll enjoy because for me, people in the lower graders are much cooler. A part of that judgment is that, first, I've been with them for 3 field trips and have observed how much fun this trip can give; second, I've never fully interacted with upper graders. That's a bit parallel with the first statement, ha.

Dreams, Dreams

It's 2. It isn't cool since nothing's new. Facebook feed is just the same. Tweets on my feed are trashy, I think (I have to un-follow a bunch of people; oh why did I follow those celebs?). I've nearly watched all the videos of this gag show. And now, I feel like updating my blog.

 Last time, which feels like a long time ago since I don't remember the exact date, Miss Yo asked us, "What are you enjoying to do?" and she tried relating that to a profession that can suit us in the future. One said that she enjoys reviewing. HOW? How can you enjoy stressing yourself out? HAHA. Others, on the other hand, face confusion. One doesn't know which should he prioritize: being a businessman, scientist, or an artist (I think since I saw his blog couple of minutes ago). Others, on the other hand, have definite goals in their existence. One said he would want to be a basketball player. Sosyal, isn't? For the rest, I don't remember since I'm so stressed these past few days.

Personally, as what I shared with the class, I enjoy doing some things, but after some time, I get messed up and don't show interest in finishing them. Well, this doesn't apply to everything that I do. But what do I really want to be in the future? What is the purpose of my existence? As what I've seen couple of weeks ago, you shouldn't be remarked or remember because of your image but of your message. What do I want to send people? What do I want to tell them? This feels different; I am thinking of something futuristic.

I have established, or had, perhaps, myself as a teacher. But, some say that I shouldn't take it because it is not-so-profitable. But am I after money? Let's face it: money is important. It's hard to live without that. But as I said, am I after it? One way or another, yes. But I am also after the message that I am going to instill to those people that I will inspire. [Why do I claim that I'll inspire people? HAHA] I would want to be a teacher partly because of money, but most of all, it's my passion. I don't see myself to be anybody but a person who is inside a four-sided room with tables, chairs, boards, television sets, and lockers. Sounds so MIT-ish right? Why not? I would love to serve my alma mater. I want to experience the perks of being a teacher: staying up late because of preparing for my classes and going to school like a zombie who hasn't gotten any definite sleep, feel the appreciation of my students in different ways, and all. Of course, I want to share my little knowledge, which I hope I possess. Also, I want to know the different types of persons to their deepest and sincerest sense.

If I'll not be a teacher, I would want to be an actor / host / performer(?). In acting, I would doubt myself because I never cried in a scene. Maybe because I'm doing it alone and no one's with me to savor the moment? HAHA. But, yeah, when you're in doubt, just pout. You've just learned another nugget of wisdom from my blog. HAHA. As a host, I think I'm seasoned in the bottom-most aspect of it, and progressing, since I always host events in the school or speak in front of a nearly-large crowd. But I still have to learn tons of things. On the other hand, can I be a performer? I sing, but I think high notes get flat. I dance, but am I graceful and "attracting" enough? Can I play the instrument? For this matter, I think practice is all you need, plus passion and perseverance. The 3Ps: PRACTICE, PASSION, PERSEVERANCE. I used to know playing lyres, and now at school, I study playing the piano, and I was successful with my first one. I don't have a special talent like eating fire, performing magic tricks, or balancing myself on a thin wire. So how? But things are odd. I imagine myself hosting numerous shows and being a coach in "The Voice" alongside big names like Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani, Shakira, Blake Shelton, et al. It's weird, right? Is my obsession with this show too much that I imagine myself with them and training artists (with myself that I can't even train)?

Anyway, it's 3 AM. Less than 30 minutes for this entry is fair. Have a good mor-night sleep, blog readers and raiders. Too many to do still later: Science Long Exam!!!

The Incurable Optimist Who Will Continue Touching Lives

I wasn't able to share my thoughts of / for Dr. Santos since there were some changes made to shorten the program. So here's a short message for him.

//

Dr. Santos, to be honest, it's hard to imagine not having you in our everyday lives. Seeing you sitting in your chair downstairs completed our days before. It's hard to imagine that we won't be hearing any wisdom you would wish to share.

Without you, I won't be here, standing in front of you. Thank you for believing in my capabilities as a student. The opportunity you gave me has opened doors to even brighter chances and I hope, a fruitful future. I'm very grateful that you have entrusted a big challenge to me. Because of that, I continue to be a better version of myself.

You had improved the way we think and see things in different perspectives. I will never forget the things you would always tell us, that "MITIS students are smart and good," and "MITIS students do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate anyone among us who do so." You also taught us how to be religious and god-fearing. I remember a moment when a student asked you what book is the best to read, and you immediately responded and said, "The Bible." I hope, one way or another, we made you proud as we exhibited and will continue to exhibit those teachings.

You're the most approachable principal I'd ever known. You are there to share your knowledge with everybody by willingly answering our questions to you. You always welcomed your students even if you h at ad a busy schedule. You always made sure that students' concerns were resolved immediately.

Also, you helped us improve the way we see ourselves. You would always compliment our batch. One time, when we were in Grade 6, you used to tell us that we are one of your favorite batch. And just last month, which was also the last we saw you, you congratulated us and told us that we were really good in delivering our presentation for the United Nations General Assembly. This boosted our self-esteem and realized that a lot of people appreciated what we were doing, including you, Sir. Thank you for making us believe in ourselves, Doc.

Your life is an inspiration to all of us. You are an evidence that despite all those failures and hardships, you can still succeed as long as you do not give up. You used to tell us that we should never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever give up. And that's what we are doing.

You might not be with us physically, but we will remember all the moments you shared with all of us. We will treasure all those interviews that you entertained. We will not forget to remember all the pieces of advice you told us. We will forever remind ourselves that we should believe in ourselves because Dr. Santos did believe in us. We will continue your dream for MITIS to be one of the best educational institutions in the 21st century. And we ask you to guide us for the journey that we will take to achieve these dreams.

Meeting you is one of the priceless moments in my life. Thank you very much, Doc. You will forever be in our hearts.

//

For today's celebration of Doc's life, legacy, wisdom, and incurable optimism, I thought I wouldn't cry because during the announcement and the wake, I didn't. But things changes when Nikki talked. I remembered Dr. Santos so deeply and was moved on Nikki's speech, perhaps. It wasn't really a long tearful moment; I just got teary-eyed and an icebreaker enters and laughs. But with the succeeding speeches, I already cried a bit. DOC, YOU MADE ME CRY TODAY. HAHA Even if the teachers were already singing, I was still crying. A sign that I will cry is that before that thing happens, I get goosebumps. Hay.

I'll miss you, Doc. Your wisdom will forever be instilled in my heart. And as what Ms. Mae said, "Who is the replacement for Dr. Santos?" is one of the most stupid questions ever asked. No one can replace the greatness and kind-heartedness of Dr. Santos. You will forever remain in my heart. 💚

[A small celebration of Dr. Santos' big contributions, life, and legacy in the tribute show entitled "A Life of Incurable Optimism" held at MITIS Multipurpose Hall.

All photos from Mitis Alabang's Facebook Account]

Let us THANK the wind beneath our wings by listening to this song:

A. Thanks To You - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=miyLBv04O5o

B. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QHLkxe7jA

C. The Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpiwKNecHc

D. Seasons of Love by Rent - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RJIlHuMLOkE

Baby Don't Lie

[We've been walking down this road some time
And you love, and you love me good, no lie
But there's something behind those eyes, those eyes
That you can't, that you can't disguise, disguise

Baby don't, baby don't
Baby don't lie
I don't wanna cry no longer
Baby don't, baby don't
Baby don't lie
I'mma need a love that's stronger
I tell you know, I tell you know
I tell you know, why
Know, why
If you ever give up, then we're gonna die
Look me in the eye, baby don't lie

Baby don't lie

We've been walking down this road some time
And you love, and you love me good, no lie
But there's something behind those eyes, those eyes
That you can't, that you can't disguise, disguise

Baby tell me there's nothing but love (All my life I thought it was "below.")
Baby tell me there's nothing but love

Baby don't, baby don't
Baby don't lie
I don't wanna cry no longer
Baby don't, baby don't
Baby don't lie

I'mma need a love that's stronger
I tell you know, I tell you know
I tell you know, why
Know, why
If you ever give up, then we're gonna die
Look me in the eye, baby don't lie

Baby don't lie

What you hiding boy?
What you hiding boy?
I can tell what you've been hiding boy
And you can tell me if I'm getting warm
Am I getting warm?
Am I getting warm?
Am I getting warm?
And you can tell me if I'm getting warm

Baby don't, baby don't
Baby don't lie
I don't wanna cry no longer
Baby don't, baby don't
Baby don't lie
I'mma need a love that's stronger
I tell you know, I tell you know
I tell you know, why
Know, why
If you ever give up, then we're gonna die
Look me in the eye, baby don't lie

Baby don't lie]

Source: http://www.metrolyrics.com/baby-dont-lie-lyrics-gwen-stefani.html

So LSS with this song (right, Roda? HAHAHA).

Watch more of this here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uo9oy-Eqo4

I honestly didn't like the video, which has almost 3 Million views on Youtube, but I am astonished with Gwen's gorgeousness. Ahhhh <3

EYES TELL WHAT WE REALLY FEEL. If action speaks louder than words, eyes speak louder than mouth too. There's something with the eyes that sparks whenever we're in love, happy, or in a floating-in-the-air feeling. But this can also communicate anger and hatred. Hay... And we can actually fake our eyes, which can also be noticeable.

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY, FOREVER AND EVER, FOREVERMORE. Would you be honored if some people tell you the things they don't like about you? If what s/he's saying is true (based on my observations), I would, but if not, to be honest, I'll talk back (but I'm not dead <3) and tell myself that that wasn't the process I viewed things.

Weaknesses and Soft(?) Spots

Can your weaknesses be your strength?

BAKIT ANG HILIG KO SA LISTAHAN PORTION? OH WELL, DEEP WELL.


Spo[r]ts. I don't know why. It's just that, I'm not really good at it. That's why I am nervous for Friday to arrive. Kkk

Arguments and Defenses. I easily run out of ideas. Paano na ako sa college? Dies.

Arts. Not imaginative. I can draw if I have a basis, like pictures in the web.

Analysis and Application. A close teacher told me that these are my weaknesses, and I know they are. Why am I more of knowledge questions? Ugh.

Totally Touched

A person told me that somebody told that person that somebody was "amazed" [this was not the exact words] with me because I got a perfect score in Science Quarter Exam plus I can get a social life. HAHA. I wasn't expecting one.

Well, to further explain this, I don't even know that I have a "social life." It goes to show that I am not aware of myself's deeds, or am I? Anyway, I believe that you shouldn't burn yourself with all the things from your studies. You need some company and comfort too. Yay, COMPANY and COMFORT.

As they say, Everything that is too much hurts. Too much studying is bad for your health, beware. Your brain can't handle overflowing ideas. You need time to relax. And that relaxation may come from your social life. [This may sound as if your friends will just be your second choices. No, it's not like that. Of course, there would come a time that you have to break free from everything and seek their unconditional love and company. Does that explain your thoughts?] On the other hand, you shouldn't also be focusing too much on your social life, not that I am saying that you should neglect your friends. You should just know how to balance things and have a better time management (if needed). And priorities come with time, I think. There would come a time that you will have time solely for studies and a time solely for your social life.

Motivation

Why am I so motivated to update my blog with contents that are more meaningful (at least for me, maybe not for you)?

Reading her blog. Her's identity shall not be exposed any further. Her blog, I must say, is a didactic that taught me to write more purposeful and smarter (naks!) entries.

Browsing through her blog. Disclaimer: a different "her." I would always compete with this person - number of pages read in a novel; if I / she have / has reviewed; and number of blog entries. Since she has already more than 60 entries (I know how many, but it would be noticeable - Remember: this entry is full of mystery, like rosaries), I have to reach out [touch lives and grow].

Browsing through his blog. A whole new face. Iba 'to, to be honest. A gloomy yet exploding-with-unexpected-color-of-fireworks- blog. Must read!