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...^_^

mid-week breakdown...

Besides the fact that I'm having a headache today, I'm starting to feel my so-called "MID-WEEK BREAKDOWN"...

Sad to say, there's no pill that I can swallow to cure me at the moment...

It's been weeks already that I've been feeling this way...Honestly, I know I made a better choice...I chose to have a better career and financial path...But as the days and weeks pass, I start to get worried about how will I end up...

I know that some of the people, who came in and left to choose the same decision I just made, are doing better now...My mind is saying I can, but my heart and spirit are feeling weak...Day by day, getting rejections or no responses from the few that I've submitted sickens me already...In addition, I am on the family pressure that I need to get a replacement [from the choice I made] because I need to help them for us to survive...My head's rambling thoughts right now that I can utilize my plans properly...One thing sure at the moment, I can make our needs for survival but not to be superbly rich...I dream to have a family of my own too, you know...

Few of my friends keep giving me reasons not to give up and be positive that some good things would turn out soon...Some, in fact, say that the power of prayers do help...But, sometimes, I know it isn't right, but I start to question if is there really a right prayer formula for success??? Do I have to cry so hard just for me to be heard??? Maybe, I'm just pessimistic and impatient...because I know my days are numbered too...Still, thanks to you guys for not giving up on me...

I just don't want to listen to those who would keep asking me, what's gonna happen next for me??? Or some thing like, am I sure of my decision??? Effing...YES I AM SURE...I'm taking the risk than staying confined in a rut of not doing something I would love to do...I'm willing to the take the risk of being in another place to fulfill my passions...

I just don't want to think about worrying what I'll end up for a day...

I just want to finally get the improvement I deserve -- hopefully in a better place...

I just want to take a hiatus from this negativity...

DEAR LORD, they say that good things come to those who wait and have faith...With Your guidance and blessings, keep me intact...Bless me for the good things to finally come to prosper one after the other...I don't know what to do anymore...I've been working on it, but still You are the Provider...You are the only source...

**song for the week: My Hands - David Archuleta**

the essence of beauty contests...

Gone were the days when I used to dream that one day I could join beauty contests. The years passed when I used to be an avid excited viewer of prestigious beauty contests just like the one yesterday, Miss Universe 2009. Not because I can't join but because I guess I have outgrown that fanaticism already. I remember the last time I got soooo excited to watch it was way back in 1999, when Miriam Quiambao was close to winning the Philippines' 3rd Miss Universe title. She won 1st place that time.

Among 83 participants all over the world, the title was won by another South American -- for two straight years -- Miss Venezuela.

It's kind of odd that lately, the countries winning these competitions have interpreters during Question and Answer portions. Well, I'm not sour-graping guys. I just think that in worldwide competitions like this, beauty contestants should be able to speak the universal language which is English. It will be watched by millions worldwide plus whoever wins will be going around the world for charity work. Smiles can do wonders but not the entire day, right? She still has to talk, right? It will just go to show how the beauty queen can be versatile and intelligent if she knows how to speak English besides her national language...

Anyway, congrats to the winner and to the Venezuelan community...They really produce beauty queens...Some countries make it a career...I just hope they don't forget the real essence of beauty pageants like these...Not just to gain titles, but to contribute in making this world a better place...Not to be a celebrity after a year, but a catalyst of change and charity...

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!!! ^_^

here Kitty Kitty ^_^

I just had my lunch before heading here to work, at the never-ending staple fast food Mcdonald's. And, suddenly I saw this on my tray [it has really caught my attention...like there's a bulb that suddenly turned on *ting*!!! haha]
Well, I'm not a big Hello Kitty fan, but still it's cute to collect at least a few of these and keep them. Each has a different design and a different toy representing every year from the time Hello Kitty was shown in the public...

The last time I collected Happy Meal stuff from Mcdonald's was during my college days. I remember in our college, Mcdonald's was the only fast food available and closest. So during lunch time, it's either we eat in nearby [carinderias or eatery] or in Mcdonald's. There are just times that the child in me still shows up. Well, everybody has.

Anyway, if there's one thing from this set that I need to get it's this one...the one in the left...

Wanna know why???? Hmmm...I was born in 1982...ok folks, so that makes me 27 years old...thank you...haha

So to all Pinoy peeps there, the Hello Kitty collection is in every Mcdo Happy Meal...Happy Collecting!!! ^_^

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

To all the Left-Handed...let's celebrate^_^

As a child, I felt and saw myself differently. Most people have a common side of gripping and writing. When I started attending school, the curiosity grew. "Why are my classmates using their other hand to write?" "Why am I left-handed?" "Am I normal?" And when all the while I was asking those questions to myself, so are the people around me -- my classmates and my friends. Growing up, my parents never made me feel inferior about the issue. They always gave the reassurance that it was a gift --- God's gift and sign that I am different from anybody else, on a positive note.

A song goes -- "words can't bring me down" -- and so I was...It never made me pressured or depressed through the years to change the way I do my handwriting and gripping of anything. This left hand became my strength and instrument to where I am right now. It became my writing buddy for the longest time and now my main tool to accessories making.

Funny as it may sound for some but US celebrates National Left-Handed Day. Never had I known that they give value to the minority who had the different side of things -- being left-handed. Through time, my circle of acquaintances and relationships grew bigger and I discovered there were some more like me who are left-handed. And all of a sudden, being a leftie is normal. But the gifts out of left-handed, there were more than I thought -- painters, musicians, singers, writers, leaders...the list goes on...

Thank God I am a leftie...

Happy Left-handed Day!!!

to the left...to the left...^_^