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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...

One of my fondest memories as a child was listening to my grandmother sing classic Filipino songs like the Kundiman or folk songs from her province as she was born in Carigara, Leyte. Reminiscing on these makes me feel older (Yes I know don't push it that I am THAT old) but it also makes me happy because I might be one of the few that enjoyed those before the digital era came. And as June is coming up, there would definitely Independence day celebrations in every part of the metro and I would suggest checking out Ephesus Teatron Group Inc. REMINISCENCES - A celebration of 121 years of Philippine Independence Featuring TRIBU. I had the chance to have a sneak peek of their performance earlier featuring some of their songs for the program. And hearing these songs reminded me of childhood memories with my grandmother. Their repertoire is composed of unforgettable patriotic songs of freedom, love and inspiration to commemorate our 121st Independence day. The event will be h...

DAY 2 NA INDAY! While writing this I might mess up on some of my grammar because DUH I HAVE 10 MINUTES TO BLOG so please forgive me! Honestly one of my biggest downfalls is being disciplined enough to go through a routine. I usually procrastinate which leads to cramming thus sometimes I mess up. Its normal though but I really need to change that habit of mine. Today I started to make a schedule of things to film, edit and post on my main channel. Its quite exhilarating if you ask me because I didn't know that I have so much material to use for my main channel! Unfortunately that doesn't seem to come forward with my blog. I am working on it though because as much as possible, even if its hard I will try my best to write every single day. I am also practicing the art of organization ala Marie Kondo. I am planning on selling some of my unused make up which are still okay or just possibly give them away if there are people interested in them. I need to make my day as ...

Honestly doing this challenge is a big step because I know I might fuck up (and yes I am not afraid to say it) because I know to myself that I easily get bored of doing 30 day challenges but I want to do this because of the following: 1. For instilling discipline in myself. I am not a person who likes routines, but in my age I.FREAKIN,NEED.TO.HAVE.IT! I know I have to determination to stick to this so that is why I am challenging myself further of posting daily compared to before.  2. To be accountable for my actions.  Don't get me wrong in this, but whenever I make a promise to myself I stick to it like super glue because I know that if I break that it will just make me fall further down the line. I need to be accountable for my actions and my decisions so I will do this challenge and possibly continue doing it more.  3. I want to have something to read back.  Later on I know I will go back to my previous posts to be able to see how much I hav...

I know what you are thinking - AND ITS NOT THAT WORD! The big T word I am meaning to share for a long time is Therapy. I know its quite a sensitive topic to talk about and yes, I go on therapy. Why tho?  Well because I have a lot of issues I need to fix within myself and honestly I need a professional to help me. Talking to a friend is fine but it doesn't really solve all my unfinished issues and repressed emotions because it takes someone that is well grasped in psychology to be able to tell me what's wrong and what I need to do. Its so twisted whenever I tell people that I go on a session almost every week because its like I'm insane - which I am not, I just need to discuss my issues and find clarity in the situations I get myself into. Is it expensive? YES. Its quite expensive, especially here in the Philippines because there are not a lot of mental health care providers that are readily available unlike in the United States where mental health is quite impor...

If you have noticed it YES! I finally changed this blog's interface! after so many freakin' years I have decided to yes - just scrap the whole format I had before and start fresh. Why? I just decided to keep everything clean and minimal for now. I am not really sure yet where to go from here. I had a very interesting conversation a couple of days ago with a friend over some cocktails about life. I am not really into talking deep about my feelings to anyone - but somehow it was just right. We had a conversation about how my life could've been if I didn't left my job as a teacher, would I be where I am now if I didn't taken the leap of faith? My friend said it was the best thing I could've done in my life. Not that I hated my job as a teacher because I loved every second of it...I didn't really felt that I fulfilled my purpose even if I have loved my job. I felt I was stuck in that place teaching kids over and over then looking over the brightly l...

Its been a while.  I know. Its like meeting up with an old friend again.  I missed you to be honest.  I don't know why I left blogging. Maybe because of pressure? Stress? Personal problems? All of the above? I am still boggled why I suddenly left without notice.  I've kept quiet for a while because of some things I need to hide and I think now is the right time to let them out. I think its really time because I am finally free from the shackles I was held in for a long time.  To be honest, This blog is supposed to be an outlet for me and my problems while I enjoy make up and knowing more about it. But somehow I got lost.  Thankfully I found some new people that helped me get back up from being dropped. I won't say who they are but they know that they are the reason I am back and still struggling to be back on my feet.  Thank you guys. I have found my way back to loving to writing again. To expressing myself without hesitation again. To be alive again....