Boxing makes the people come together

NOVEMBER 19

The world suddenly stops when the most awaited boxing match of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao versus Eric “El Terible” Morales as they finish their tie breaking status for the WBC Supper Feather weight Champion. The noisy people, the videoke singers, children playing, tricycles and jeepneys were all gone. They were all on their respective houses watching the event. Every time Pacquiao has a match Filipinos were always willing to support the Filipino’s pride. It is also time to forget for the mean time our problems and focus on a Filipino who was representing us. Even though halos isuka na natin ang Pilipinas sa dami ng problema mabuti meron isang Manny Pacquiao na nandyan at patunayan na masarap maging Filipino.
It is also let us to have a family bonding. In my case we were complete watching the fight on Solar Sports or ABS-CBN. When Sarah Geronimo sings “Lupang Hinirang” I felt something I can’t explain, I think mixed emotions. You can see how Filipinos support Manny. The match ends only at Round 3. Ang bilis ng laban. Hindi pa nag iinit pwet ko sa pagkaupo ko tapos na laban.
Yes, Manny Pacquiao done it again he makes the Filipino proud to be a Filipino. So mali pala si Madonna dun sa song na “Music”. “Music makes the people come together.” Dapat “Boxing and Music makes the people come together”

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Late Bloomer

I envy those people who got to watch and hear Eraserheads live. Nakakainis!!! Bata pa kasi ako during the time when they were in their prime. How frustrating it is that I didn't get to like them when they were hitting No. 1 on various radio stations, winning awards left and right, and selling their albums like pancakes! Kung kailan nag-disband na sila, tsaka ko lang sila nakilala at nagustuhan. Actually, I knew them or heard their songs back then, but not to the point of buying their albums, watching them on TV, or whatsoever, unlike today. I am flabbergasted by how they wrote and created songs that were just right for everyone.

There are a lot of bands these days, but I think no one will be able to reach the Eraserheads status—you know, releasing an album and, on its first day, it goes Gold, and the next day, Platinum… Pero I’m puzzled, kasi kahit na sikat na sikat sila, nagsasawa din pala ang mga tao sa kanila. During their last few albums, konti na lang ang bumili.

I remember what Chito Miranda said—that he prayed every night for the Eraserheads to get back together. I read in a magazine that Mark Escueta regretted that the E-Heads disbanded. About the E-Heads vs. Rivermaya rivalry, Rico Blanco was honored that they had that kind of rivalry—good competition! And if you ask musicians about their musical influences, Eraserheads will always be on the list.

So ngayon, I’m content with watching their videos on MYX, MTV, or YouTube. I wish that they would have a...

(Eraserheads when they were still active)

...REUNION, kahit na it’s impossible at this point. I understand, because they are busy with their respective bands, so I know a reunion is not their priority. But if they want to make a lot of money, they should have this reunion, and I’m sure that even if ₱1,000 is the lowest price, a lot of people will go—and I'll be one of them! Basta sabihin lang nang maaga para mapag-ipunan. And I think Araneta won't even be enough!

Or maybe kahit magbalik lang 'yung friendship nilang apat. Kahit wala na 'yung reunion, because mas importante 'yung pagsasamahan na nabuo nila while they were in the band. Sayang naman kasi, 'di ba? Parang kung ako isa sa kanila, nakaka-upset na after 10+ years, bigla na lang magkakalimutan or magkakailangan. I know na sina Raimund, Buddy, and Marcus are still close. Si Ely lang ata ang napalayo, but I read that he is close with The Dawn (where Buddy is a member). So I think they can still resolve things.

But I remember this, and it’s quite sad when Ely was asked in an interview if he still talked to the other ex-E-Heads members: “Hindi na,” he said. And he added a shocking reply: "I already forgive them, but I also forget them." How come? Parang fragmented, eh. He said that he already forgave them, pero he doesn't want to remember them. If you want to forgive, kailangan makalimutan mo na what happened, but not the person. If that’s the case, a reunion will not happen.

Whatever happens, I will continue listening to their songs, continue buying their albums, and continue daydreaming about a reunion. That’s all I can do.

Eraserheads when they were still "alive"

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Ereaserheads Anthology II

Nov. 17
I already got Eraserheads Anthology II. I also have the first one. I love buying anthologies, greatest hits and mga 2 in 1 albums because you will get all your favorite songs in the price of one album. Here are the songs included in the Eraserheads Anthology II
Disc One
1) Tindahan Ni Aling Nena
2) Shirley
3) Sheke Yer Head
4) Hey Jay
5) Alkohol
6) Wishing Wells
7) Butterscotch
8) Sa Waks
9) Waiting
10) Kailan Lounge
11) Waiting For The Bus
12) Paru-Parong Ningning
13) Poorman’s Grave
14) Walang Nagbago
Disc Two
1) Casa Fantastica
2) Futuristic
3) Balikbayan Box
4) Andalusian Dog
5) Ha Ha Ha
6) Spoliarium
7) Tikman
8) Saturn Return
9) Scorpio Rising
10) Tama Ka
11) 68 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue
12) Palamig
13) Playground
14) Christmas Party
Astig man!! You should buy this album in these following circumstances:
1) Wanted to complete all E-heads album.
2) Doesn’t have the complete album of E-head.
3) Para maging “IN”
4) Maraming pera.
Well, I’m still listening to it. Astig Talaga E-heads.

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The way it used to be

The Way It Used To Be

Always on my side
When everything seems to collide
Always on my back
When everything seems to attack
That’s the way it used to be
So far away from today
So far from those days
When you’re the song I sing
And I’m your everything

As I walk on the lonely sand
Trying to remember every single word you’ve said
Trying to memorize your lines
So I have the strength in these bad times
I got satiated in imagining
I got satiated in shamming
That’s now how it use to be
That’s not I would like to be

That’s the way it used to be
So far away from today
So far away from these days
When you’re the beat of my heart
And I’m you’re light in the dark

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Video Review I

1) Waltz by Hale The video is quite boring. At first you will feel excited on what will Champ will do with his leading lady. His leading lady just stands there for the whole time. I think its better if she acts like she is bad because in the song it shows that way “I hate the way you are. So mean to me by far. The most frigid girl that I ever know.” The song shows how the guy is really angry with that girl but in the Champ and the girl’s scene I can’t se that. I think the best part is when Roll, Omnie and Sheldon shows what I’m looking for-the angst, anger and madness by throwing stuffs, breaking a guitar and punching the wall.

I will give 2 and a half stars for breaking expensive guitars, lights and glasses.
 2)Take my hand by Calla Lilly It reminds me of the e-head’s video “With a smile”. I don’t know why but maybe because the members of Calla Lilly were costumes and they also have this young girl with pretty white dress or maybe because Kian looks like Ely Buendia. The story of the video is about his girl who was bored while eating dinner with his family. He saw a boy under the table and “take his hand” and joined him in a happier world where there were some clown, drummer boy, magician (portrayed by calla lilly). Same with the E-heads video the girl became happier with the band members.
I will give 3 and a half stars for picking a more beautiful girl.


3) Bitiw by Sponge Cola The video and their album has the same concept. They put animation. The train, tricycle, bill boards and everything is made of animation. The only real were the Sponge Cola boys. The video shows some places in Manila and of course the guys rockin performance. They did some acting there like going at the top of the train and balancing themselves. They always make a video that is simple but elegant video like Klsp, una, Gemini and Jeepney that all went to number in Music Charts.
3 and half stars are just right for them.



4) Umaasa by 6cyclemind Barilan… that’s not surprising that they have this action video because they were 5 boys in the band. It’s about a girl (Nancy) that some guys kidnapped. I like the “Barilan” effect. These guys can act. I just fon’t like the Francis M. scene where he just rap. I’m so focused on the “barilan” scene because I want to know who got shot by whom. Parang I love the scene that I don’t want to cut it. I think its Chuck or Tutti who was left alive and sae Ney then Ney let nancy escape. Ney died then Nancy saw him lying in the floor so she gets a gun then… to be continued…Damn!! I want to know what will happen next.
I love it!! I will give 5 stars.

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SEM BREAK is OVER!!

Nov. 10

2nd sem. It’s so good to hear. I’m halfway through my journey being a college fresh woman. Time really runs fast. I remember how I struggle in meeting new friends in my first days. Now I have friends that I’m happy with. I learned a lot. Siguro dapat lang. the tuition fees is no joke. at first I don’t want to change our professors. Pero when I saw my Philosophy prof wahahaha!!! Ok lang… he’s handsome ha…
Wahahaha!!! Am I in love with my prof…?

Na-ah… hehehe hindi no… may itsura lang naman siya and almost all of my classmates like him so why do I make saw saw pa noh…
Let’s just say na I just make him a person to look forward to. I mean for example when I don’t like to go to my class and I know its his class, gaganahan akong pumasok. Or I will listen to him attentively because I like him… eh di mataas na grade ko nakikita ko pa siya…

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Top 10 composers

Top 10 composers

1) Ely Buendia and Rico Blanco- no need for explanation.
2) Ebe Dancel- magaling in writing tagalong songs.
3) Aia de Leon- great in writing sad love songs.
4) Barbie Almalbis
5) Kitchie Nadal
6) Yael Yuzon
7) Gab Alipe
8) Raimund Marasigan
9) Reynaldo Dilay
10) Bamboo

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Top 10 music heartthrob

Top 10 Heartthrob


According ito kung gaano ka lakas ang appeal at kung gaano karami ang nagkakandarapa sa kanila
1) Ely Buendia and Rico Blanco- La nang tatalo pa sa dalawang ito. Ang daming may gusto sa kanila. Bata, matanda, babae, lalaki… Ang tagal na din nila kasi eh so maraming nakakakilala sa kanila…
2) Champ Lui-Pio- Kaya nga sila sinasabihang “Pogi-Rock” dib a? Dahil pogi sila(Hale). Or I mean pogi si Champ? Sa magazine sa news paper, song mag, sa internet sa mga blog nababasa ko yung gaano nila ka gusto si Champ.
3) Yael Yuzon- Well, kahit na maliit siya he have some winsome looks naman. Atenista pa. isa na ko sa nahuhumaling sa kanya.

4) Bamboo- Wala lang tingin ko maraming may gusto sa kanya
5) Ira Cruz- Wala lang din. Marami naman ding nagkakagusto sa kanya. But I’m not included.
6) Mark Abaya- I think kahit na for me he looks gay, some girls like his body. Worth it naman ata ang paghuhubad niya sa mga gigs niya.
7) Gab Alipe- Rock star na rock star talaga yung itsura niya…
8) Ney Dimaculangan- Sabi nga nila basta maliit cute
9) Raimund Marasigan- yeah, di masyado kagwapuhan pero yung pag kakaroon niya ng rock star status yun ang nag papagwapo sa kanya.
10) Chito Miranda- wala na akong maisip eh.

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Top 10 vocalist

Top 10 vocalists

According to sa ganda ng boses. Additional ditto kung paano sila mag perform.

1) Aia de Leon
2) Ebe Dancel
3) Juris Fernandez
4) Kitchie Nadal
5) Rico Blanco
6) Yael Yuzon
7) Ely Buendia
8) Barbie Almalbis
9) Raimund Marasigan
10) Armi Mallari

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Top 10 revivals

Top 10 Revivals

1) Spolarium- Imago
2) Huwag mo nag itanong-MYMP
3) Ako’y sa’yo at ika’y akin- Full Circle
4) Kabilugan ng Buwan-Drip
5) Panalangin- Moonstar 88
6) Langit na naman-Barbie Almalbis
7) Pagsubok-Kitchie Nadal
8) Batang Bata ka pa- Sugarfree
9) Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka-Eraserheads
10) Maybe-King

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Top 10 love songs

Top 10 Love songs
Top love songs from the bands.
1) Ako’y sa’yo at ika’y akin lamang- “At kung di ka Makita makikiusap ka’y Bathala na ika’y hanapin at sabihing ipaalala sa iyo ang nakalimutang sumpaan na ako’y sa’yo at ika’y akin lamang”
2) Dianetic-“Bawat halik ay tanda ng pangako na ako’y sa’yo at magiging akin lang sa puso at kaluluwa”
3) With A smile-“Lift your head baby don’t be scared of the things that will go along the way. You get by with a smile you can’t win at anything but you can try”.
4) Yakap Sa Dilim- “Sandal mo sana ang ulo mo sa unan katawan mo’y aking kukumutan mga problema’y iyong malilimutan habang tayo’y magkayakap sa dilim”
5) You’ll be safe here- “Close you’re eyes dry your tears cause when everything seems unclear you’ll be safe here”
6) 214-“The world could die and everything may le still you shouldn’t cry. Cause time may pass and everything will last I’ll be by your side”
7) Pagkakamali- “Hindi ko maintindihan alam kong nagkamali ako na di ko maamin ang totoo na ikaw ang pinka magandang pagkakamali ko”.
8) Forevermore- “You are just a dream that I once knew I never thought I’d be with you I just can’t compare you anything in this world I need to be is with you forevermore”.
9) Panalangin-“Panalangin ko sa habang buhay makapiling ka makasama ka yan ang panalangin ko”
10) Gemini-“Let me know if I’m doing this right let me know if my grip is too tight let me know if I can stay all of my life”

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Top 10 songs when it’s like me-against-the-world mood
These are songs I love to listen when I’m down and depress.
1) With a smile-When I hear this song it reminds me to smile even if I have tons of problem around.
Lyrics that I love- “Lift your head baby don’t be scared of the things that will go along the way. You get by with a smile you can’t win at anything but you can try”.2) Akap- It relaxes me. I can listen to it hundred times. It gives a simple answer to my difficult question.
Lyrics that I love-“Nagtatanong bakit mahirap sumabay sa agos ng iyong mundo? Simple lang naman ang buhay kung ika’y matino”.3) Oo- Yung first sound pa lang na maririnig mo nakakarelax na. Samahan mo pa ng powerful voice ni Armi Mallari.
Lyrics that I love- “Malas mo ikaw ang natipuhan ko”4) Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling ka- eraser head’s version. It makes me feel happy even it is about rain. Ang sarap pakinggan lalo na pag umuulan.
5) Burnout- Same with “Oo” 1st stanza pa lang nakakaloka na sa ganda.
Lyrics that I love-“oh kay tagal din kitang minahal”
6) 214- Love Bamboo’s voice and Rico’s songwriting there that makes my spirit uplift.
Lyrics that I love- “Am I real?” and “The world could die and everything may lie still you shouldn’t cry. Cause time may pass and everything will last I’ll be by your side”.7) Jeepney- Whenever I hear this song hindi pwedeng hindi ako maki sing along kay Yael so nakakalimutan kong may pproblema pa la ako.
Lyrics that I love- “kulay ng iyong ngiti at tikwas ng iyong buhok ang lambot ng iyong labi… ng iyong labi”8) Spolarium- I love it wheter it’s eraserheads or imago’s version. Nakakarelax, nakakaantok…
9) Ligaya- There was a time when I’m sad then Ligaya played on my radio, parang it tells me to feel “Ligaya” even if I have some dilemma.
10) Tuliro- Natatawa ako sa song na ito. Meon pang Hay… Tapos yung paulit ulit na pag sabi ng tuliro… if you can’t understand me buy Transit to find out. (hehehe nag promote)

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Top 10 videos

These are my top 10. Meaning my favorite and I think the best for me in the OPM scene.
Top 10 videos
These are my top 10 videos.
1) Ang Huling Elbimbo- The video speaks for the song. I mean the song has great lyrics so the video is just a narration of the song. I also chose it for the number 1 spot because it won several music video awards here and outside the country.
2) Gemini- May pagka theater effect ito. I love the Romeo and Juliet theme. I love the lines that Yan Yuzon(Romeo) and Ina Feleo(Juliet) tell. Even if there is a scene that Yan and Ina acts, still, the Sponge Cola boys were not eaten by the acting of the two. They perform proficiently.

3) Tumatakbo- This is a video with 3D animation. The first OPM artist to venture in this 3D setting.
4) Sugod- Very simple yet elegant. They just have a black and lightning background and vigorous performance that makes this a superb video.

5) First of Summer- If you don’t know the band then you saw the video you might think it’s a foreign band. The video was astounding. I like the story that they made.
6) 241- Nakakakilig na video. Rico Blanco did something different here, kissing a girl. I like the story. It fits the song. Two guys for one girl.

7) Daliri- A bloodcurdling video.
8) Akap- inexplicable video. I can’t understand why Aia de Leon agreed on the 2 guys to get her inside in the trunk of the car
9) Paano nangyari yon? - A comical spoof of the fantastic videos, Akap, The Day You Said Goodnight and Sugod. I’m laughing hysterically when the plump vocalist was trying to copy the video “Akap” where he was placed at the trunk of the car. Obviously, he doesn’t fit on it.

10) Sa Uulitin- Very 80’s. It’s right for people like me who doesn’t exist at that time. It gives idea on how people in the 80’s dress, hairdos, place looks like.

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Milenyo Part II

Oct.1
My tita and pamangkins went here. So medyo masaya saya ngayon. Parang nakakalimutan na naming walang kuryente. It was so hot na talaga!! I just continue to paint my cabinet. We went to church. Then about 10:30 the most anticipated event happened… Nagkaroon na ng electricity… We turned on agad yung aircon… Ang init eh!!...

I realize that it’s hard to live life when something na we get to used to vanished.

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Milenyo

Sept.30
Oh men!! We are bored to death!! But you know parang I get to used na rin na walang electricity. Our maid went to somewhere so I need to do some chores. At least I have something to do. I also fixed my room and decorate it. My mother let my phone be charged in the church where she plays the piano and they have practice there.

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Lost PartII

Sept.29
No electricity pa rin. So I just read magazines, listen to my cel, and play sungka with my family. We imagine our favorite shows. Medyo mainit init na, so kailangan na mag paypay. My cell phone…Low batt na!!

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Lost

Sept. 28
The fear of not watching my fave shows, listen my fave songs and surf in the net because of not having electricity already occur in my life. The typhoon “Milenyo” is the cause of our agony. I’m fortunate to charge my cell phone before the black out happened. My cell phone has a radio so I just listen to it. I can’t text because I have no load and Smart is having some problems with their signal. We slept without air-condition or kahit electric fan man lang. But it’s ok kasi malamig, malakas ang wind at medyo nauulan pa.

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Under Crisis

I blame it on the world
So sad and so absurd
It’s my pride that fuels my lies
I have no where else to turn
Drop ashes from the burns
Comprised my life
Breaking down the walls
That’s dividing and keeping me from you
Racing out…
Screaming out your frustrations
Reaching out for a savior
I need a savior now
Is heaven around?
I’m calling out
I’m craving now
For a new dawn to descend my soul
I’m racing now
Chasing after my salvation
I’m tired of falling down

Sometimes I think that I’m worthless and restless. Feeling ko ang liit liit ko. Well maliit naman talaga ako. Feeling ko wala akong magawa, pwedeng gawin at maaring gawin. Natatakot akong mag try ng mga bagay dahil baka di ko kaya. Natatakot akong magkamali. Yeah, that’s the real me. Maliit, shy, feeling small, scared to make a mistake, feeling so worthless, magulo ang utak pero you can depend on me. I’m someone you can trust. You need to tell secrets to someone. I’m willing to listen and willing to lend my shoulders to cry on. Pero walang money matters ha…

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Stupidity

September 25
My block mates are my favorite block mates ever. They are my favorite because I never had a block mates before. They are my first. Anyways, I love what happened this day and whenever I think of it I laugh. It’s our Com. Arts make up class. This is what happened…:
1st Scene
Ms. Tadeo: Kindly take off what’s in your head. (Telling to Jessa, but she didn’t tell a name)
Jessa: (Look at her back)
Us: Tawanan
Why? Because siya ung may papel sa ulo na pinatatanggal ni Ms. Tadeo. Tingin pa siya sa likod… Wahahahahaha…
2nd Scene
Ms Tadeo: Where do chickens live?
Us: Cockpit
Farm
Land
Nest
Cage
Chikennery….
Hahahahaha…
We didn’t guess the right answer. It is coop.
What a stupid answers. But it’s funny…

"Anong sinabi ng iyong dibdib... anong kailangan mong marinig... Parang ganyan ganyan ganyan..."

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Psychulasa Concert ’06-Arts and Music Festival

Sept.22

I thought this event would be canceled because of the heavy rain around 4:00 p.m. I was wearing my school uniform because my last class was at 3:30, and according to the ticket, the concert was supposed to start at 4:00.

Anyways, while waiting, I went to the library (Naks!!) to browse some books. It was supposed to start at 4:00 p.m., but it started around 6:00 p.m.

The first performer was a SCC band, Shallmar and the Extra Pilots. I’ve seen them before at our orientation where they also performed. They were good there, but in the concert, they didn’t perform that well. They sang “Nakakabaliw,” a P.O.D. song, and an original composition that they will use for the Juicy Fruit contest. The male violinist/vocalist's eyes were nakatirik ala Undertaker while singing!

The next band was Pedicab. Diego Mapa (vocalist) was the only original member present there. It’s funny how he sang, jumped, and danced. They performed “Dizzy Boy,” “Konti na Lang,” “Dito Tayo Sa Dilim,” and another song that I didn’t know.

The next performers were Mojofly. While they were setting up, the audience was already excited! The guys wanted to see Lougee (vocalist), and us girls were excited to see Ali (drummer). As Lougee stepped on the stage, you could hear screams! They performed “Minamalas,” “Thank You,” “Mata,” and “Choose.” I’ve seen Lougee perform before and I was shocked by how much she had improved—she now dances ala Aia de Leon! Naku, 'yung mga katabi kong lalaki, ang lilibog! Low-waist kasi 'yung pants ni Lougee, tapos 'pag nagtataas siya ng kamay, umaangat 'yung damit niya… Tuwang-tuwa ang mga loko!

After their performance, even though Ali was a bit tired, he made an effort to take pictures and talk with us. HAYYYY!!! Ang GWAPO niya talaga!!! Ano kaya ang pinakain ng magulang niya? Kakaiba kasi siya… While si Lougee, hindi nagpa-picture or whatsoever… pero I understand her.

Next band was Up Dharma Down—another favorite! Maganda pala si Armi (vocalist), kahit medyo chubby siya. When they performed, medyo umambon. It’s funny kasi nag-sorry siya sa amin—well, hindi naman niya kasalanan 'yun, 'di ba? They performed “Oo,” “Pag-agos,” and two songs that I didn’t know. She’s cute while performing. Ang astig talaga ng “Oo,” nakaka-in love…

After that, I left. Meron pang Dicta License at Stonefree, pero 'di ko masyado type 'yun, at kumpleto na araw ko kasi nakita ko na si ALI!!!

I was very tired, but I couldn’t sleep. I fixed my room and decorated it. I slept around 12:00 a.m. I also texted my blockmate Irene—nagso-sorry ako sa kanya… I’ll tell you why later…

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My Band World

My band World
Sept. 21
I like music. Band music. If you will go to our house you might see me in my room or anywhere and listening to radio, computer or IPod. I’m addicted to it. I buy albums from my favorite bands. I have:
· Palabas (First album bought)
· Mojofly “Now”
· Eraserheads Anthology
· Misbehaviors
· Nina Live!(Pirated)
· Versions and Beyond(Pirated)
· Take 2
· Rivermaya Greatest Hits
· Ultra Electro Magnetic Jam
· Beautiful Machines
· Ultra Electro Magnetic Pop
· Between the Stars and the Waves
· Mojofly 2 in 1
· Barbie-The Singles
· 5 on the Floor
· Transit (last album bought as of know)
And still want to have:
· Circus
· Cutter pillow
· Fragmented
· Embrace
· Blush
· And other E-heads album
When I was young I remember that I let my mother buy albums I like. I remember buying Britney Spears(1st album), Shades of Purple and Larusso to name a few. I’m also listening to April Boy’s songs, Jessa Zaragosa. Hahahaha… Now I can’t imagine myself listening to them. Now, I’m listening OPM pa rin pero, mga band na. Actually, kelan lang ako nakinig at bumili ng albums. I think just last year. How sad… Kelan lang din ako nakinig ng eraserheads songs. I mean I heard them before. But I’m still young and don’t have taste in music that much. Its like I know them, know their songs but doesn’t care much about them. Mabuti ang Rivermaya, buhay pa hanggang ngayon. At least nahabol ko pa sila. I also listen to other old bands like The Teeth, Alamid, The Dawn to name a few. Humahabol naman ako sa mga nalagpasan ko eh. Well its better late than sorry.

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