Soul night

It was B-Side's 1st year anniversary, my Sister tagged me along with her to watch some local soul bands. I haven't fully appreciated soul/funk music yet but this did me justice.

We ate at this little Ramen shop called Wabi Sabi. But we just ate some veggie chips and milk tea because we no go there for Ramen.

Alakpa

A less known band that wow-ed me and especially my sister who seems relevant to her as she sings along to their handpicked cover songs. Generation gap?

Juan Pablo Dream

I love how watching them took me back through time! I wouldn't be surprised if I see Lady Smith Black Mambazo dancing beside me.

Nyko Maca Presents Gafieira

...which sounded really Brazilian and ethnic. I loved! Combine Brazilian and Filipino, this is what you get. Magic.

Funny, how I've been following this band for quite some time but never actually had the chance to watch them live...'till last night.

Congrats B-Side!

ALAKPA
CHILLITEES
COSMIC LOVE
DISCOBALL
GOODLEAF
JUAN PABLO DREAM
KADANGYAN
LADY-I
NYKO MACA & GAFiEiRA
PAPADOM
PAPA U GEE
PHATTY MARIA
SINOSIKAT
RADIOACTIVE SAGO
CALIPH8
DON P
MULAN
RED-I
SOULFLOWER

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Get your Summer on!

R.A.B.B. SUMMER GARAGE SALE

45 Tirona St., Phase 1, BF Homes Paranaque City

April 6-9, 2011 | 3PM onwards

Everything vintage! From tops, dresses, jeans, shoes, bags, scarves, shades, etc! All affordable prices!

Get your summer on with our unique hand me downs!

Contact:

Beverly Kho (0915 603 0521 / 0917 557 5020)

Rian Trillanes (0916 581 0881)

Ana Deiparine (0905 354 1639)

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Bowing down to disillusion

(Photo by Beverly Kho)

The setting was in this room in Cubao and I was with my best friends QH and MD (Modern day socialites. Go figure). We were pretty much wandering around like hipsters with nothing but polaroid cameras, some booze and cigarettes to keep us entertained. 

Next, I found myself in another room getting cozy with a guy...who happens to be Brandon Boyd. We were talking and flirting back and forth as he doodles random illustrations in my journal. 
I asked him...
 "There's this awesome place that I think you'll like, wanna grab some coffee and hangout?"

He paused and replied "I can't."

"Can't? Why not?" I asked him.

He said "I'm seeing this girl back home and I wouldn't wanna get things complicated."
I looked and spoke to him through a strong glare in the eye.

We continued flirting back and forth and who knew what happened next...

Obviously, as you've guessed it, this was nothing but a dream.

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Flashback Project #9: Friendly fires

September 14, 2011

I miss work, I miss my intern friends, I miss the hectic days, the gorgeous living mannequins and the fashion people. My co-interns Mau, Maf, Angela and Zoe. Funny how we all study in the same school except for Mau but we don't see each other that much! Since the productions is full this season, I might just intern after this season!

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Flashback Project #8: My boys are back!

THIS IS A FLASHBACK PROJECT SPECIAL!

March 8, 2008
(Photo by Mara Yokohama)
This was the day that gave purpose to my existence in this world.

I asked my friend Mara to come with me at Crowne Plaza hotel as I follow Incubus a day before their concert. Up until this day, I still remember every feeling, sweat, shaking, and tingling I felt. This was one of the best days of my life. But 15 years old, I did not had much knowledge about tactics and strategies you can do to actually meet a band. But now, 3 years older and wiser, I WILL MEET THEM THIS TIME.

If you are not aware, Incubus is coming around again for the 3rd time! There are no public announcements yet though but we hardcore fans have our own reliable sources! Just wait and see, it'll probably be announced maybe a month or two from now. But I'm a bit bittersweet though, it's like giving beer to a recovering alcoholic. You get? Oh well, still planning my meeting plans as early as now!

Wow, first Incubus-related blog post in a year!

More pictures from this crazy stalking day HERE!

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Sweet SIXTYeen

February 24, 2011

My Dad's 60th. When my Dad turned 59 last year, he told us it that 9 is a bad luck number (Chinese superstitions), he declared himself 60 last year so that makes him 61 this year. But technically, he is still 60. Confusing, I know. That's why I call myself the biggest Chinese poser. I neglected myself from Chinese beliefs. 

Happy Birthday Dad-that-I-doubt-will-ever-read-this-post-even-for-the-next-gazillion-years! Hooray!

Mom, my little brother Baron with her friends and tutor and Mom's improvised photobooth! Don't laugh.

My sister's friends Bert and Min Seun

Minseun and my sister

A pretending-to-not-know-there's-a-camera, Lauren.

Do you see why we're bestfriends?

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Flashback Project # 7: Awit Ng Kabataan

September 11, 2010
(Photo by Beverly Kho)

Rivermaya's lead guitarist, Mike Elgar. A shot I took during my short stay for a workshop by Ms. Nina Sandejas. It was my first time as a gig photographer and I remember feeling like God.

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Food, drinks, and conversations

February 19, 2010

To celebrate our success for a project that turned out to be not-so-little (see March 19 post), we decided to gather up at Patrick's house for food, music, some drinks and priceless conversations.

Nothing beats a good time with a few new found friends! Shoutout to Nicole, Mau, Teena, Moe and Patrick!

More of these irie hangouts please!

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