20-0-9 wrapup

With so much going on, days from now, 2009 will be over -- A new decade on the rise...And like when everyone's in school or work, time for some little recaps of the year that soon will be a "was"...

1. Naturals and a not so natural...
--- the wrath of Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng in the Luzon island
--- major earthquakes in Indonesia
--- Mayon volcanic eruption
--- Maguindanao massacre

2. Mournings...
--- Farrah Fawcett [1/3 of Charlie's Angels]
--- Michael Jackson [Pop Superstar]
--- Brittany Murphy [actress]
--- Francis Magalona [Master Rapper]
--- Johnny Delgado [Pinoy actor]
--- Former President Cory Aquino

3. Triumphs...
--- Pinoys unite as we rise above the ruins of the Typhoons
--- Manny Pacquiao [7-title World Boxing Champ]
--- Efren Penaflorida [CNN Hero of the Year 2009]
--- Muelmar Magallanes [Time Magazine's top 10 Heroes of the Year 2009]

4. Scandals and a few WTF's...
--- Tiger Woods and his women scandal
--- Hayden Kho - Katrina Halili sex video scandals [here in the Philippines]
--- Manny Pacquiao - Krista Ranillo ish...
--- Kanye West shuts up Taylor Swift
--- Miley Cyrus shuts down her Twitter
--- Paula Abdul quits American Idol and Ellen Degeneres replaces...

5. Concerts here and there...
--- Eraserheads reunion concert
--- Lea Salonga
--- Craig David
--- Lady Gaga
--- Akon
--- Katy Perry [benefit concert]
--- David Archuleta and David Cook [sooo love it!!!hope this one gets a repeat]

6. Movies and TV
--- Glee!!! need i say more???
--- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
--- Transformers 2
--- New Moon
--- Avatar
--- Slumdog Millionaire

7. [more] Watch outs
--- Glee [by April]
--- American Idol Season 9
--- Philippines' Presidential Elections 2010
--- Danny Gokey's 1st album
--- David Archuleta's sophomore album

8. Personal Events
--- 1st year as Ex Presidenta of YOCASOCI
--- E-heads concert experience
--- the David Archie highness in Manila [lots of thumbs up on this one ^_^]
--- Uniquely Singapore self-adventure
--- reunions with former colleagues-friends
--- new work environment and new found colleagues [hopefully, to become my new friends]
--- more new found friends [thanks to being a David Archie fan]>> Naree, Ferj, Larissa, Bill, Izz, Debz, Pui, etc.
--- single but inspired...wahaha

9. Future What-I-want-Endeavors-Adventures
--- more travels!!!!!!! a Pinas island and an out-of-the country pleasseeee!!!
--- a new cellphone unit [yebba...^_^]
--- drive the family car with a license...
--- buy new household stuff to renovate the place...
--- learn to swim again or a new sport...
--- anything art or fashion related...

10. wishing unity and strength amidst adversities for myself and country; and to be the one-less-lonely girl for 2010 *fingers crossed*...sheessshhh...I won't be saying this often...Just gonna play it in my head...

Well, of course, there's much more that can be added to this list. One thing certain, we're moving forward to a new year -- to change, improve, maintain -- always for the better.

Happy New Year and Hello 20-10!!!

music bits and pieces...

I'm doing this not just to inform you guys but to keep me off track for the past few weeks of pressure and negative comments...[damn...i ABSOLUTELY HATE it...]

Anyway, here's just some random news...

**Danny Gokey**

Finally, one of the the top4 Idols this American Idol Season 8, Danny Gokey, signed a record deal with 19records/RCA Nashville. His first album will be recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and the single will be released late this fall. The album will be released in March, 2010.

CONGRATS, Danny!!! I've been waiting for this news to finally come into reality for a while...^_^

**Black Eyed Peas**

Over the weekend, it's all in the news that the Malaysian government has banned Muslims to go to the Black Eyed Peas concert set this Sept. 25 in KL. This is because the event will be sponsored by the Irish beer giant, Guinness, whereas alcohol consumption is prohibited in Malaysia. Non-Muslims can go according to the government's spokesperson.

No updates yet as to there were sudden changes regarding this order.

Well, when religion starts to set in, no Black Eyed Peas can even protest to that...It's all about respect...It's not something racial cause it was their government who set that rule...But, sometimes, don't we just wish that race, religion and cultures wouldn't be an issue in appreciating music and watching music artists...

**Backstreet Boys**

The boyband that made girls scream in the 90's -- the Backstreet Boys -- is set to release a new album on October 6 entitled, "This is Us". Minus Kevin in the group, their latest single is entitled "Straight from the Heart" and they are also planning tours again to promote the album.

They've visited the Philippines a couple of times already and being a teen in the 90's, BSB has been one of my absolute faves...I just hope this will add up to the mark they have already established in the music industry...

**David Archuleta**

Days ago, there was a post about what his line up for the Christmas album would be...Well, it has already been said to be just a rumor...Actually, he's been tweeting lately that he's doing recordings still to finish up the album...So peeps, just wait for it...David loves giving surprises really...haha...One thing certain that isn't a surprise, his Christmas album entitled "Christmas from the Heart" will be released on October 13 and can be pre-ordered in Amazon.com...

Whew...said much already...catch up a few here soon^_^

sources: usatoday.com; huffingtonpost.com; aceshowbiz.com; twitter.com

a piece of Danny Gokey...

This weekend I would say is a laid back weekend for me -- the time to get out of that nasty negative shell...

But everytime I get out of it, I end up getting curled back up on too much negativity...

Oh well, let's get out of my personal numb life for now and share these videos I found out from some Danny Gokey fans...Here are three videos from YouTube care of Ms. Yong Chavez -- a reporter for ABS-CBN Filipino Channel...She was able to interview the finalists from American Idol Season 8...This first vid features Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds and Scott Mcintyre who were thanking the support of the Filipinos for watching AI and for tweeting them [of course thru Twitter] ^_^

The second video is another random from all of them which also shows their autograph signing from their tour...Can I just say it was a blessing in disguise that Danny Gokey joined this year?!! And with or without the glasses he really looks soooo cute^_^...




This third video is her interview with Danny Gokey about random topics like his plans for his album, down to wearing glasses , falling in love again and wanting to visit the Philippines...wooohooo^_^...Well, I just hope that day would come..Another future anticipation next to David Archuleta [*hint*hint*i hope David Archie hears that*]



Well, Danny Gokey is really one of those I love in American Idol...Everytime I feel so down that I give up, he suddenly passes through my mind making me realize that there are still reasons to move forward...Such good people like him and David are really not just crowd pleasers, but inspirations to make a difference in other people's lives...God bless them...Enough said, more posts in the days to come^_^

PS. Danny, I really love that bracelet...hope I get one like that soon^_^

Another PS. Thanks to the We Love Danny Gokey [@GokeyGang via Twitter] for the additional info...Follow them okai?! ^_^

one heart touching many

Another "D" adds up to my list of faves in American Idol -- Daughtry, David Archuleta and recently, Danny Gokey. When I first saw him during the American Idol Season 8 audition episodes, I was touched, inspired and amazed with Danny's determination to keep going in life. Of course, not failing to mention his 'crooner' voice and dance moves [haha...my opinion peeps ^_^] that swept me off my feet every single week on watching Idol. That time, he just faced tragedy when his wife, Sophia, died weeks before the auditions. SInce then until he lost in making to the top 2 -- season finale, he has always been vocal about the foundation he established in honor of his wife.

And just today, I saw Sophias Heart Foundation's website wherein if we purchase any of the items, obviously the proceeds will go to the foundation. Danny has been sending tweets regarding the website about the items and this absolutely drew my attention...

This is the only accessory for purchase on the site which is named "one heart touching many"...It costs $7.00 (Php 350.00) and of course, it shall be a bit pricey if it will be shipped to our "Pearl of the Orient" country^_^...I'm having second thoughts of getting my hands on this one...I hope I can make it...It looks kinda cool to wear [just hope this is washable because it only has one color -- white], but of course, the proceeds will go a long way...

Hats off to Danny Gokey...I hope you would be able to help more people through your foundation and that your future projects will prosper^_^

If you'd like to check the other items you could purchase, here is the link to the website: https://www.sophiasheart.com/catalog/index.php

and if you would like to know more of the foundation: www.sophiasheart.org

PS. Danny Gokey is not paying me for this...haha...I'd really just like to have that bracelet...I hope I would get it this time =)