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I was the type of person that cared too much how people see me. I terribly think of how others think of me - A TOTAL FREAKIN PEOPLE PLEASER! But a few years ago I had a meltdown. A terrible one. I was kind of in a catatonic state where I would just wake up, do stuff that looked like living but essentially I was hollow on the inside. It sucked. I hated myself that time that I actually didn't cared anymore. The worst part was the anxiety attacks I keep getting and I didn't even knew I was in one!  When I started therapy (again) , my therapist asked me what was I feeling then. I felt sick. I had sick thoughts of just burning or cutting myself or letting myself fall from the flight of stairs I walked everyday. I thought I was experiencing home sickness but it was far more worse when I realized it. Therapy works guys . And one of the things I learned about myself was I was such a people pleaser because I was driven to exhaustion to succeed. I thought that if I'm succe...

I have been listening to podcasts since 2017. I listen to them to learn and also as background noise while I work so one day I stumbled upon Kudazzers on Spotify and they sparked an interest in me to listen to them. Kudazzers is composed of Millenials and Edger peers named Eudes, Natalie, Martin, Iris and Ingrid. They mostly talk about stuff that I also talk about my friends which are common topics that would be deemed taboo or too malaswa but they also talk about topics like hitting your rock bottom, relationships and also sex positivity. I love this podcast and I encourage you guys and girls to listen to them too. Because quite frankly the world is too toxic now so live a little and listen to them. One of the things I like about Kudazzers is they are not afraid to speak their minds. And quite frankly I can relate to them in the sense of owning your sexuality and opinion. And just because some of their topics are lewd for some doesn't mean that you won't learn somet...

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  Last Saturday I was invited to a concert at RJ Bistro. To be honest I didn't braced myself with the overflow of how excellent Filipinos are in singing and performing. Erasmostars is actually a talent management company that specializes in honing new talents that are truly world class acts on their own accord with their singing prowess. The headliner of the whole concert is actually The Bridges - Composed of John Sandoval known as the Tom Jones of the Philippines with his deep bass vocals which would send shivers down your spine, Tawag ng Tanghalan Finalist Rico Garcia which got me shookt (yes dzai shookt) with how high his vocals are, and Marvin Velazquez the total performer of the trio along with his own style in vocals that I rarely hear nowadays with singers. The other performers are James Cane, Mam Yna, Gem Mascarinas, Dan Ezekiel, Naz Jasmin, Cassandra San Jose, Kurt Madrid, Arn Angel Ruiz and Dj Josa of Ms. J Love Diaries.    Each performer gave so m...

*pictures will be uploaded soon* I know its been a while that I have written something here so I hope you guys might like this. But before I begin using my flowery tongue in its full glory I have a question for you: What Virtue is there in suffering? That is the question I have with the play Dolorosa. As being the season opener of Tanghalang Ateneo this 2019 it does bring out a sense of curiosity in us - especially those that know the Mater Dolorosa. Set in three time periods in this 3 act play, it will make you see a whole new light not just about your faith but also on the dynamics of family relations in this play. If you don't really have a grasp on how some plays work and not read the playbill - well I have nothing to say to you (I'M KIDDING) As a Three act play of a narrative of inter-generational faith and the feminine set in Paete, Laguna, Dolorosa follows Mater Dolorosa statue and the women who inherit it through three generations. The whole set up of the pl...

Last Thursday night my feet took me to Circuit City Makati - well to be honest, it was mainly for a press preview of a play named Dancing Lessons. You guys know I am not that good in intros so forgive me. Synopsis. Dancing Lessons centers on Ever Montgomery, a science professor and Senga Quinn, a Broadway dancer. At top of her career, Senga is holed up in her apartment with a serious injury that threatens her career and identity. When neighbor Ever, a professor at New York Institute of Technology, with a condition that is fearful of touch, asks for a dancing lesson so he can deal with social intimacy (Handshaking, hugs, dancing) at an upcoming awards banquet that he was tasked to host. Through the lessons, a relationship slowly develops that has both individuals stepping out of their comfort zone.  Randy Villarama stars as Ever Montgomery while Jill Pena as Senga Quinn. Both actors did such an amazing job in portraying their roles. Their acting is very natural with high ...

Imagine having everything you ever wanted - A high-paying job, a loving and supportive relationship and a great support group but there is a catch - You become HIV Positive. Will your life ever be the same? That is the story of Ben, the main character for Roses for Ben that will be opening this June 15. I had a chance see a preview and meet the cast of this one of a kind musical that tackles HIV awareness last Saturday at Artist Playground Arts and Performances. They have partnered with Red Whistle and Twelfth Studios to present this new original OPM Musical in lieu for the Gay Pride Month 2019. Rayne Jarabo , a young communication arts student from the University of Sto. Tomas wrote the book and lyrics for 'Roses For Ben' with Musical direction of Jesse Lucas, Assistant Musical Direction by Arnold Bascal, Choreography by Lezlie Dailisan and direction by Roeder Camanag. As a millenial, I do have some friends and have interactions with those that have HIV and they hav...