Big love for BIG BANG!!!! Winner of Best Worldwide Act at the 2011 MTV EMA Belfast

 After a long hiatus from this blog, I just want to post this entry to share my happiness.

I've mentioned these guys on my blog before. Not only I like their music, I consider them as my fashion muse esp. their leader.

Well, it's a feast for the V.I.Ps around the world today because BIG BANG just won the Best Worldwide Act at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards held @ Belfast, Northern Ireland.

I voted! :D and millions of V.I.Ps did! They were this first artist to win this award and they beat Britney Spears!

I feel like a very proud Noona!!! :D

I don't know why because I feel like I'm too old to be included in a fandom and liking a boyband but this group, this group - they are MUSICIANS! and I guess I love them because I was able to watch their documentary film when they were still trainees and knowing that their skills improved  TREMENDOUSLY, these guys deserve our love and their awards.

2011 has been tough for them and seeing them all 5 together on one stage was overwhelming :)

Aigoo, my fashion muses! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!





Ciao!


-J-

The Planking Bandwagon

Yes we did it...and its quite addicting for reasons we can't understand.

Hopefully, more to come XD



Ciao,


-J-

Sulyap 2 :Pagsilip sa Paggawa ng Pelikula

This is an entry of gratitude.



This thank-you is already long overdue and my heart is filled with awe.

Enough with the formality. The joy which I would like to share is all about the film making workshop organized by MasKay (Malayang Sining-Kayumanggi) for free. It was held last July 30-31 & August 6 @ Bahay ni Isis.

MasKay Productions

30 Participants were chosen via online application and were divided intro 3 groups to make an indie film to be shown on the last day of the workshop.

L-R: Dane, Van, Sir Ralston Jover, Sir Boy Villasanta, Sir Ching Danseco, Me :)

Among the speakers who shared their knowledge with such enthusiasm and generosity were Ordonie Layson for Animation, Sir Ralston Jover (writer of Kubrador) for Script writing, Sir Nanding Josef for Acting, Sir Nap Jamir II for Cinematography (Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo...), Sir Leo Abaya for Production Design, Sir Danny Anonuevo for Film Editing,  Sir Raymond Red for Indie Film making and directing, Sir Jesse Lucas for Film scoring, and Sir Ching Danseco for Marketing/Networking.  

I had given up my dream to study film when I was in college but because of this very fortunate event, my dream for film making has been revived. I met a lot of people who are involve in film making whether as a hobby or profit pursuits and each of them are really interesting. My group - SCRATCH PRODUCTIONS - comprise of individuals skilled in different fields.

Working poster :D

We made our first indie film for the MasKay workshop entitled PINTIG. It's in the horror genre and 12 minutes long. We only had one day to shoot and showcased our film on the third day of our workshop.

Our panel "judges" include Sir Ralston Jover and Sir Ching Danseco. We received a lot of constructive criticisms which will help us improve our work and added learning as well. I was in-charge of production design and there were several essential stuff missing that they had to point out. I learned a lot from their opinions and would like to improve on it. During the shoot I was so focus on my make-up artist duties that I completely disregarded about the set! gah!


Nonetheless, we're happy with our results. We can either improve on it or make a completely new concept. I'm just so blessed to be with the people of Group 1 - Scratch productions. Working with them was comfortable and fun!

SCRATCH PRODUCTIONS

 
Kudos Guys! We have a lot to learn. Looking forward to the next collab!



ciao!

-J-

Dugo-Dugo gang

Wow...I can't believe that there are still people who will attempt this kind of B.S.

Just this morning, someone called up our house and my younger cousin picked up the call. This guy told her that I got involve in an accident and "we" went to the precinct because the vehicle hit a child and that "we" need money to settle the case. He instructed my cousin to get money from my "jewelry box" and call him so that he can give her the address as to where she can give the money.

My lil cousin was so scared but she told my other cousin who was older than her and they gave me a call. I was pissed when I heard the news and I got scared too because it was the first time we experienced something like that. We were planning to report this to the police but after asking some of my office mates and my dad, they suggested to ignore it.

I guess my only worry is that if one of them might be just near our area and lurking around our house and observing stuff. These people...aish...I don't even what to say.

Just like what my mom told me, we have to be extra careful of who to give our information with esp. now that we have Facebook and Twitter which makes extremely vulnerable to people who wants to take advantage. On the other hand, it would take one ignoramus person for him/her to be victimized.

Ciao


-J-

Myth of the Human Body - Morbidly Fascinating

As the public know, the Myth of the Human Body is a touring museum of preserved human bodies - meaning they WERE real people - which first shown in Korea.

It is a hit all over the world as people were educated about the methods of Plastination - an innovative technology developed by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens designed to preserve anything that will make it permanent and touchable. Thus thru plastination, human bodies were preserved to showcase even the tiniest nerves and organs and 1-month old fetus.

I was highly intrigued to visit this museum ever since it arrived in Manila last 2010 but didn't have the time and enough enthusiasm. When I learned that it has been extended until December of this year, I immediately dragged my crazy cousin along to see this plastinated human bodies. 

Last Saturday, we braved the rain as ride the MRT going to Guadalupe station. The museum is at Bayani Road, Taguig City. I am not familiar with the place so we decided to wait for the cab but since it was rainy and there were no cabs at all, one lady barker pointed us to walk to Jollibee Guadalupe and there we can ride a jeepney going to Bayani Road.

NeoBabylon Building

We were able to reach the NeoBabylon Building and we saw the sculptures of greek gods on top of the banner. Getting excited, we rushed to the ticket booth - entrance fee is P350 each - and we were ushered inside to wait for a tour guide. We asked the guy manning the reception area if we can just look around ourselves (because we were told that we need to wait for 10 minutes to go with a tourguide). He said yes and our excited little feet went to proceed to the first hall.

The little fear bubbling inside me before we arrived at the museum resurfaced the moment we came face to face with the first cadaver holding a throwing disc. The thought that these statue-looking bodies were actually REAL people made me afraid to take another step.

They said that the eyeballs were real and though my cousin was already going berserk because of the exposed muscles and organs of the cadavers, I was just taking cautious baby steps and already decided not to get eye contact with the bodies for the reason that they might blink at me! waah!

Different parts of the human bodies are named after the greek gods and their special characteristics - like for the Reproductive System it's under EROS the god of love.

Although I was initially scared, the more we advanced into the different halls, the more that I get used to the cadavers. The way they were preserved made them more look like mannequins than real humans. I've read in some blogs that the bodies used for the exhibits were donated and you can tell that most of the cadavers have chinky eyes - not sure what nationality though.

The building has 3 floors full of human body parts. Halfway on the tour, you'll be given the opportunity to watch a multimedia presentation about giving birth. We weren't allowed to take photos inside as a sign of respect for the bodies so I'm just going to enumerate my personal highlights of the museum:


- The RED man - it is made of preserved nerves/blood vessels which looked like red cotton.

- The EROS hall

- The pregnant woman with the open womb -

- The ARTEMIS HALL - check out the preserved fetus complete from the egg up to 10 months old.

The museum's concept is perfectly morbid but really educational. It gives you the motivation to stop eating so much fast food, stay away from smokers (lungs of a second-hand smoker is much worse than the smoker itself), and do some exercise.

At the end of the hall, you can take your souvenir photos

Highly recommended for people who want to learn all about health in a morbid and possibly in an effective way. If you're planning to bring your child, assess carefully if your kid can take it when he/she knew that the display were reall people.





Ciao!




-J-

Mentoring...

How does one person become a mentor to another?

How will you mentor someone when you yourself are searching for mentors?

When someone asks you, "Hey, would you be my mentor?" it does feel burdensome. The responsibility of mentoring does not only encompass the specific field a person asks for teaching (i.e. playing the guitar, cooking, etc). Mentoring - I believe - includes teaching not only the skills but also the values for this will determine the mentoree's success.


A good mentor not only produces a well-skilled individual, it also yields a morally-upright and god-fearing person.


I have my dad as my mentor in aging and enjoying life...still waiting for my other mentors. I need a lot :D










-J-

A Rainy Mossimo Bikini Summit @ Canyon Cove Nasugbu

Just went to Nasugbu Batangas last Saturday to attend the Mossimo Mr. and Ms. Eco-Tourism Bikini Summit. The event was held at Canyon Cove. It was a last minute invitation coming from C, whose company is one of the co-sponsors for the competition.

Being the backpacker that we are and not wanting to waste a free accommodation, T, C, and I rushed to meet at Taft Mrt station to ride a bus going to Nasugbu. There is little information about Canyon Cove and their website doesn't provide a clear direction going to their resort. 

We went out of Taft station to go behing McDonald's (in front of Kabayan) where we were told about the bus terminal going to Nasugbu. We witnessed a long line of people heading to Tagaytay and Batangas waiting for the Batman Star bus to arrive. It took us probably an hour and a half before we got a bus and the clouds warned us of the coming mishaps we're going to experience on the rest of our trip.

Crowded Batman Star bus for the long weekend ahead

 Fare going to Nasugbu is 155php.   

The dreaded rain began to pour its wrath when we reached Tagaytay plus the heavy traffic which became unbearable - making our travel time to 4 hours.

When we arrived at the Batman Star bus terminal, we hailed a tricycle going to Canyon Cove. It took 15-20 minutes for us to reach the place and the fare is 50php per person. The rain wasn't stopping so we literally ran towards the lobby and can't wait to check in.

Luxurious, crowded lobby of Canyon Cove

C met up with the organizer and we were ushered to the buffet dinner. Food was typical Filipino dishes and we realized that we were so hungry we started devouring the food. Finally, we got our room key from the organizer and excitedly proceeded to our hotel room.

Just when we thought we can instantly jumped into the bed for a good nap, we opened our room finding the bedsheets, the mats, mugs, etc were all used and dirty. Frustrated and tired, we can't help but to feel disappointed and started to demand housekeeping. We knew whose fault was it. There was a major miscommunication and confusion and it didn't make us happy. The organizers weren't able to coordinate the rooms properly because apparently someone used it and transferred the room to us without getting the room cleaned.

Anyways, after the housekeeping accommodated our request, we got ready for the event. Event was suppose to start at 8pm but they started preparing by 8:30pm. Come by 11pm, we heard the hosts started talking and C and I rushed outdoors to witness it --- leaving T behind who chose to sleep. 

It was a pre-recorded shoot for a television broadcast perhaps that's why they stop from time to time whenever the rain gets worse. The judges and the hosts were being rained on and they announced "commercial breaks" to wait for the rain to stop. I personally just wanted to take a couple of shots of the models and go to sleep.

 A couple of AVPs later, they announced that the male models will be the first to ones to take a walk, I went out of our shed and got myself wet just to get a couple of shots. After that, they decided to take a break once again and C and I made a decision to go upstairs to call it a night.

We learned the next day that they weren't able to finish shooting the event and the rain was still pouring mad --- we didn't know that Egay already arrived --- but after breakfast, we wanted to make the most out of this trip. So T took advantage of savoring the ocean view from our hotel room while C and I took a swim in their lagoon-style pool. Lots of people were also lounging in the pool and despite the rain, some even did small photoshoots of their own.

C was informed that the shoot for the bikini summit will continue on that day and since we can't stay one more night -- and we wanted to go to Tagaytay to eat Bulalo -- we bid them goodbye and we're the only ones who rode a tricycle going to the terminal.

Rainy long weekend but it was worth it.


:)


Ciao!


-J-