David Archie-highness news...

I simply can't help it...There are bits and pieces to and fro so it's about time I spread some love and news about David Archuleta...I'm on a high to blog...Here it goes...

ALMA Awards 2009

It's all in the news. David will be performing in the ALMA [American Latino Media Arts] Awards -- an award giving body for American Latinos honoring their contributions in the field of music, film, tv, sports and behind-the-scenes. He's also one of the special honorees in the field of Music, wherein one from among them in this category will receive the award. This will be aired in the US on September 18 via ABC 8/7C [that's Sept. 19 for us here in the Philippines...if that will be aired here]. Well, I just hope it will be shown on Philippine tv too. For now, either we can watch it via streaming or someone would be kind enough to download and place it in You Tube *giving a hint -- wink wink* ^_^...

For more updates, you can check on their official website... http://www.almaawards.com


On a different note, I'm posting this as my own little way of helping to spread the Archu-duties around...especially to all the fans of David in the Philippines...

1. Rising Star Outreach Project

This has actually been discussed to some of us during the Archuleta Phils' GT weeks ago. Rising Star Outreach has this project called Pathway of Hope supported by David via Angels for a Cause. I'm pretty sure every supportive David Archie fan knows this already. Each brick that you buy from them costs $50 (P2500/brick). Since not everyone can afford it [practically, some of his Filipino fans are students right???] , the guys from Archuleta Philippines are now having this endeavor called "Save the Day" wherein we can donate at a minimum of P25.00 which in return can give us the chance to have a raffle ticket and win the "Angels for a Cause" bracelet. But according to them, if we donate an amount of P250, we will be getting the bracelet automatically without joining the raffle anymore.

Deadline is on Sept 13, so guys -- Archienoys, we only got 2 weeks left to help out. For more details how to send your donations here is the link to the Archuleta Philippines website: http://archuletaphilippines.com.

2. Benefit Concert -- soon...
Another, I promised that I will post this on my blog so here it is. Archuleta Philippines is planning and setting up a Christmas concert which will showcase our local artists and benefit a chosen charity. NO exact details yet. But, those who are taking their time and efforts are working on it to be done.

Definitely, it will be slated around November this year. I'll keep you posted on a few details soon. Just check the Archuleta Philippines' website from time to time too. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD and let's help in the ticket sales. IT'S FOR A GOOD CAUSE DEFINITELY....

3. Christmas from the Heart

Lastly, it's still on Amazon.com...I heard it's now at a low of $9...Sorry I forgot the exact amount...And it's gonna be released on Oct. 13, 2009...Well, Jive Records, I hope it'll be released in the Philippines ha...but during Christmas time pleassseeeee^_^

PS. Archuleta Avenue Malaysia peeps are gonna have their get-together by watching "UP" on Saturday...Well, I just thought of sharing...I'm excited for future get-together activities of Archuleta Philippines too...

Another PS: I'm so thankful these past few days for getting to tweet with some awesome, loyal and dedicated Archie fans...So I just cant help giving a shout out to Nareejo, Freghel, Bill, Izz, Debz, Mia [@mia_queen via twitter] and Larissa Cheong...HELLO gals!!!!

Oh well...I'm sooo much in Zero Gravity at the moment...I need to calm down a bit...haha...^_^

long holiday weekends bring out a lot...

Since my mind can't function to blog what should be placed here, I just want to say that it's nice to anticipate and savor long holiday weekends, right???

Here in the Philippines, August 21 is a national holiday commemorating the death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino. Who was he? Well, he was assassinated 26 years ago in 1983 that triggered the Filipino people to revolt against the president that time, Ferdinand Marcos, who happened to rule thru dictatorship. Fast forward to the present, a lot of people were ever present to offer a prayer rally for the country in his honor in the streets of Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Meanwhile, in the religious side of things, it's the start of Ramadan tomorrow for our Muslim brothers and sisters all over the world. So it's a holiday for them too...As it was said on twitter, Selamat Berpuasa^_^

Long weekends are really fun for everyone who's pre-occupied with work or studies every weekday. In what sense??? Let's count the ways...

1. Sleeping late and waking up in time for lunch or afternoon snacks...
2. Eat while watching tv as if there's no tomorrow[not all offices and schools can make eating multitask with anything there]...
3. Go to the nearest mall and get some cool atmosphere or go to the nearest travel destination to get a tan...
4. One wouldn't care what time is it...
5. Do anything that doesn't involve lectures in class or workloads in the office...
6. Blog, update facebook and tweet all the more in Twitter...
7. Update one self with tidbits from their favorite idol...ah ehem...this one's for the fangirl in me...Watching David Archie videos and discovered that David Cook finally has got Twitter...haha...follow him tweeps: @thedavidcook ...it's really him courtesy of his brother Andrew, Brooke White and American Idol News...
8. Lastly, reflect on some things that might seem to end and trigger new beginnings...

For the last item, I'd better leave it that way...for now...Happy Weekend everyone!!! ^_^

2 victories; 1 bittersweet anticipation

My weekend was spent staying at home, watching tv, which I haven't been doing most of the time. My Sunday was a day of victories actually, in the field of sports.

1st, the victory of the entire Filipino nation as boxer Nonito Donaire won the WBA title over Rafael Concepcion of Panama via unanimous decision and finishing off 12 rounds of it. According to Donaire, he is dedicating this fight to the late President Cory Aquino. Every proud Filipino was glued to the tv during lunch time as it was aired around 12 noon, Manila time.

For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

Meanwhile, hours later, another victory in the field of collegiate basketball -- the one i truly cheer on. In UAAP Season 72, Ateneo de Manila University swept victory over its archrival De La Salle University, 81-65. Well, being a fan of the Ateneo Blue Eagles [even if I am from an NCAA school...haha] since the start I got hooked in watching UAAP games, it was effortless for me to cheer on this defending champs last year....ehem....Go Ateneo! One Big Fight! ^_^

ok...those were two victories...so where's the bittersweet anticipation???

I saw from Twitter.com that David Archuleta's Christmas album will be released on Oct. 13, entitled Christmas from the Heart [it's sooo close to Jose Mari Chan's Christmas album decades back "Christmas in Our Hearts"...haha...di ba?]. Actually, one can pre-order it already via Amazon.com. It's a sweet anticipation...What made it bitter? It's $13.98 [or close to Php700] if you pre-order via the website and I can't do that at the moment. The money I have right now is needed for the rainy days [hardship days, in layman's terms]...Now that's bittersweet...I guess I'll just have to wait for it to be released here in Manila...oh well...

SOURCES: video: c/o gmanews.tv; photo: c/o inquirer.net

Twitter downtime...hacked???

Just this morning, I wasn't feeling well due to colds and sore throat...Thanks to my mom who passed on the virus...oh dear...

What added up to my impatience was the down syndrome of Twitter. For some strange reason, I can see updates of the other tweeps but I can't update my own tweets. It may not be a national concern but for people around the globe especially celebrities / personalities who use this website as a medium of communication, it is an event that brought annoyance. I myself included and still having the annoyance...

As I'm posting this blog, I still can use the website properly. But Tweetdeck functions well, so at least I'm now updating you tweeps for the rest of the night...

Well, that's it for the moment...I can't tolerate the itchy throat and running nose feeling so I'm just keeping this short and handy...If you want to know the details regarding this incident in the world wide web, feel free to read the news on this link:

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Tech%2Band%2BScience/Story/STIStory_413657.html

it all boiled down to money...

After American Idol season 8 finale, there have been rumors spreading whether Paula Abdul would still be judging for season 9. Days ago, I was just all giddy and missing the reality tv show and then yesterday, the rumor is now a fact. Paula Abdul won't be seen in the next season of American Idol in January 2010. She even sent her tweet via @paulaabdul making this news coming straight from her.

# I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon. 10:28 AM Aug 5th

# With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont'd... 10:27 AM Aug 5th

According to the news, Abdul was asking for $20M to return next season but the management was just offering half of that amount. Weeks before that, it was confirmed that Ryan Seacrest was given $45M for his 3-year additional contract with Idol. Simon Cowell got his raise making him one of the highest paid judges for a reality show. Kara Dioguardi will be returning next season. And all of a sudden, this happened. The not-so-good part is that after 8 years of being the nicest judge of American Idol, who never gave harsh judgements to the contestants and who always wore outfits with glam, it all ended with one particular disagreement -- money. Sometimes, all good things come to an end.

As I replied via twitter through Ryan Seacrest, I shall say it again. No offense to Kara Dioguardi fans, but American Idol will never be the same again without Paula Abdul. Just to remind my fellow David Archuleta fans here, she was the one who was all praises and always on Archie's side. But as an undying quote goes, "The show must go on"...So with or without Paula, American Idol shall air early next year. As for Ms. Abdul, thank you for the 8 good years you have shared to the millions of viewers of American Idol. I'm sure you will be deeply missed.

randomness ^_^

being stuck in the office on a Friday -- where classes in school and work in some companies are already suspended due to the heavy rains -- gives me blood-rushing and subconscious thinking in random...a lot!!!

so what is my mind trying to feed in me and spit out at the moment???

1. Harry Potter 6 is showing in theaters since yesterday, July 16...second to the last installment and it is but all important for me to watch it...i've been an avid follower of this series, regardless if Daniel Radcliffe starts to mature physically minus the height [haha =p]...he's still got a soft spot for me...and the movie of course...i'm gonna watch it in the days to come, just have to let the rains lessen a bit^_^

2. there are sooo many budding musicians/singers coming out in the planet...honestly, i'm having a hard time recognizing some of them...but lately, thanks to the power of the internet, i browse and see them everyday here in my office p.c [personal computer]...currently, i'm getting myself acquainted with Demi Lovato and Benton Paul...they are not products of the longest singing reality contest -- American Idol -- but they've got the talents and the rights to be in the industry...i'll let you know the updates and info i get from the artists i browse on very soon...

3. sooo much to anticipate for this month: besides Harry Potter, there are two new albums from American Idol peeps for release this July 21st... Season 6 winner, Jordin Sparks, releases her sophomore album "Battlefield" which i'm sure you have been hearing on the airwaves already...this has it's first single released already entitled "Battlefield" as well

on the other hand, Season 7 finalist, Brooke White, also releases her sophomore album called "High Hopes and Heartbreaks"...i already heard her single "Radio Radio" and it's on my mp3 player...i like her songs, they are feel good and for easy listening like when one's just killing time or need to think about...think about...

and speaking of think about...

4. i can't stop talking about David Archuleta...sorry peeps...haha...since i started following him on Twitter, i can't stop updating myself of what are the latests about him...of course, i don't have the right to interfere about "everything" about him, but at least knowing what he does in his career and towards his fans already completes my day...

a stuff toy from a cartoon named "Totoro"...his blogs and videos of what happens to him every single day...his being family oriented...his childlike randomness...and the list will seem to be endless...

one thing certain i love this guy...and i can't wait for his sophomore album and Christmas album [have to get ready for a new set of spendin' stuff...haha]

oh well, and since it is a Friday, a sleep more till weekend, i'm absolutely wondering of what can i do to spend my weekends wisely???
-- do some errands at home [yup carla, your clothes are piling up...haha^_^]
-- dispose some old stuff [yesss carla, organizing please^_^]
-- listen and search for some songs [to keep myself updated...freaking yesss!!!]
-- read a good book and do some self-study [knowledge is power and i would need it very soon...secret...lol^_^]
and last but definitely not the least, eat-shower-sleep...well-deserved for a week of workload piled up [because of getting an SG rest ryt, remember???!!..haha]

sheesh...enough of this randomness, just hope i get to watch Harry Potter next week so i can give a few cents of my thoughts about it...

to end this up, i usually dont do this but here:
song for the day --> Zero Gravity by David Archuleta [no protests needed...haha^_^]

birthday wishlist ^_^

june brings excitement to me in 2 ways...

it signals the end of the 1st part of the year

and another, a new age again for me^_^

time flew so fast that in hours time, goodbye 2-6 and hello 2-7...well, a birthday for me is a day to be excited like a kid nd not be ashamed to change the age...it's just numbers anyway...

and just like anyone who celebrates birthdays, what's in for my wishlist??? hmm...

1. another statement shirt...hopefully a "3 stars and a sun" or a "team manila" statement shirt...

2. a new Fossil watch and a pair of leather boots [well, no connection to each other ha^_^]

3. a left-handed guitar

4. 1 year of free coffee at Starbucks...frapp will do [haha...asa pa tayong mangyayari yan???]

5. touch-screen cellphone

6. the Casa Armas date [with rhea and rayme] and... a promised...

7. David Archie's 2nd album nd be his back-up vocals...LOL =)

8. the Invisible Children bracelet...waaah-_-'

9. meet my new found friends from twitter...hellloooooo ^_^

10. more places to travel... [seriously, i want that =)]

11. get my dream job [ah...ehem...secret^_^]

12. to finally meet the "who do i wanna meet" on my friendster acct...[haha...u can check my account to find out...haha]

13. a sick-free year [after i get rid of my current colds and cough dilemma]

14. and a better 2nd half of 2009 for me and my family...[now this one's badly needed...]

there's so much i could add up to my wishlist...but i guess whether they come to reality or not, a wishlist is a wishlist...it's for free and anyone's entitled to it ^_^

happy 2nd half of 2009 to all of us^_^

ps. any suggestions to add up for my wishlist...most welcome...haha ^_^

there's excitement now...

the past few weeks, i feel so blackout to post anything in this blog site whereas i know there's a lot running in this brain...so since now i can tinker and write, let's count the ways or updates of my simple kinda life^_^

1. before the holidays, i got my 1st early birthday gift...i've been reading tweets about David Archuleta's FanPack EP via iTunes...ok call me jurassic but because of this i learned to start using iTunes for my p.c here at work...haha...but thanks to the awesome peeps of OneDavidNet i got the FanPack and have been playing the song Zero Gravity for the nth time already [on earphones so no worries in bothering other peeps]^_^

2. the Phil. Independence holidays gave me time to workout in the gym and get my well-deserved space -- space to read my early birthday gift for myself


i've been reading this a couple of times already...just can't help it sorry...thanks also to ArchuletaPhilippines who became the access for me to get the magazine ^_^

3. for the past two months, i've been suuuupeerrrr as in ssuuuuperrrr addicted to this website that most are now aware of [i hope]...Twitter!!!...the addiction is actually getting in my nerves that i've been telling myself lately to minimize it, but at the moment, i still don't know how...it kills an ample amount here at work and drains my cellphone load as i mobile tweet every night...haha...PEEPS PLS DONT EMULATE ME FOR THAT MATTER!!! ^_^

but in a way, Twitter made me aware of what celebrities do in their everyday situations, making me realize that they are ordinary people too...and true enough, we don't actually know them no matter what we say that we know these celebrities by heart...and above all, i get to meet awesome peeps no matter where they are...even if they are from other parts of the globe...

4. for weeks, i've been worrying some stuff about my soon to be trip next month [ah eh carla, that's in 2weeks to be exact]...thank God, i know God has been giving awesome ways for this to prosper...i just feel easily disappointed...sheesh, the impatient that i am at times-_-'

now, the e-tickets are ok...the place where i'll be staying is reserved...the financial stuff are ok as well...so i guess i have to bring out the excitement in me, that is the only thing left...

me and my family are going thru some tough times lately...some wouldn't notice that cause maybe it doesn't show on my end...but i know this is just a phase, we've been through this so many times and we've survived in ways i never imagined cause God never left us...He is always with me and my family...so despite what we're going thru at the moment, there are still reasons to be happy and excited...and as i turn another year older, 8 days from now, i just have to be like how i celebrate it every year...EXCITED!!! ^_^