Saturday, January 25, 2014

God's Graces

I am so grateful with the Lord’s presence in my life which filled me with the warm blanket of His love. Especially for the past week, God’s presence is so visible and heartfelt.


Jan 21, Tuesday – Tatay is safe.

Tatay's car after the accident.
The thing that I am most thankful for to God is my Father’s safety after the car accident in Saudi. Being away from him is hard enough, and knowing that I can’t be beside him in times like this is even harder not just for me, but for our whole family. To nurse him, and be with him as he get well from the wounds and trauma that the accident had caused him is just what I really want right now.  But I trust in the Lord’s mercy and I know that He’s guiding love won’t make my Tatay go through anymore hardship.


Jan 22, Wednesday – Graduation Feels and WICKED.

Wicked Dress Rehearsal ticket from TicketWorld Inc.

Me graduating started to finally sink in after this seminar. A few more months and I will be released in the wild real life. Feelings of fear and excitement are what I have for my future career. Will I do well in Marketing, my first love?

TicketWorld Student Ambassadors.

A Broadway musical added new FEELS in my day. Thanks to TicketWorld, I was one of the first to see Wicked in Manila.  I and some of my fellow Student Ambassadors were given the chance to see the technical dress rehearsal of Wicked, and I was super super lucky to get a seat in the orchestra center. I was in total amazement of the whole production. I would have easily mistaken it for the real performance and not just the run-through. The stage setup, the music, the whole ensemble, everything was fabulous and amazing! Hello? This is Wicked! The Broadway’s biggest blockbuster!! I just had so many feels even after days of watching it. The friendship, the love, the whole message of Wicked just pierced through me and I think it would take long before I can recover from being Greenified. I love Suzie Mathers! I love her! She’s so amazing on stage and I love her Galinda, her Glinda. I fancy Suzie so much that I did some research and read every interview and articles about her. I hope I can meet her again during her stay here in Manila. I love Suzie!! Suzie <3

Photo by Colwin Tanhehco


Jan 23, Thursday – Marketing Quiz Bee, CHAMPION.


Photo by Evan Sabillo
Marketista’s Challenge: Brain Brawl. Tatay, this is for you!! I joined this quiz bee without preparation. I didn’t even get to study so much and just scanned through some lectures from last semester’s Marketing Management and this term’s E-Marketing. Good thing I learned so much and listened well in Ms. Anne’s discussion. She’s really good in educating and I think she made a right decision to follow the academe’s calling. I guess God sent me the Holy Spirit and is just with me because I was calm and clear minded the whole contest. I was even more blessed to be grouped with very remarkable young marketers of AdU. Thank you to the Panelists who recognized my effort in the case study and given me an individual excellence award. Really, Champion? I did not really expect that. Thank you AdJMA for the Medal and limited edition of AdJMA tumbler, to Mr. Julius with his sincerity through minions, and the 3 thousand pesos <3


Jan 24, Friday – E-Marketing Best Website Content.      


My Wix Website Homepage.
Photo by Prof. Anne Cortez


Me being awesome this week is not yet over. LOL. Ms. Anne’s little way of recognizing the students' talents is just so sincere and loving. Congratulations to everyone who won and received the 500-peso worth of ChocoBest <3 By the way, if you haven’t seen my website yet, go now and visit the fruit of my Wix effort. (http://delavegajasmin.wix.com/justmeanstar) I will continue updating my Wix website so check it out from time to time and see my current adventure in this life.


Jan 25, Saturday – A day with my High School Treasures.

Gold-Diamond, May 2012

I know this is just about to happen (in 3 hours after posting this), but I know this will be epic as it has always been every time we’re all together. I am thankful to God for letting me meet such good friends like my Treasures. Thank you to Quinto family for hosting this event and letting us stay in their humble home. See you later my Treasures!! 

Gold-Diamond, December 2012

Friday, January 17, 2014

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival




Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival


A Music Festival wherein people go to not because of the popular main act coming from other countries, but a Music Fest which celebrates the gift of culture and creativity. Different from the other music fest in closed areas, Malasimbo is a music and arts celebration with Mother Nature. 

Crowd Shot at Malasimbo Ampitheater

Known for its exceptional beauty, Puerto Galera where Mount Malasimbo is located will once again open its welcoming land for another magical adventure in one of the beautiful islands in the Philippines.

The Malasimbo Ampitheater

Malasimbo strongly prioritizes its stunning surrounding nature, environment, local music and arts culture and of course their infamous hedonistic good times vibe. Lots of activities are available which you’ll probably find yourself immersed in its cleverness and beauty. Not a minute will your eyes be hungry from the beautiful surroundings and rich culture presented.

Haliya Mantra by Agnes Arellano

Man by Niccolo Jose

Man-O-War by Leeroy New

Malasimboat Party


MALASIMBO FESTIVAL LISTINGS INFORMATION:

WHAT: Malasimbo Arts & Music Festival 2014
WHERE: Mount Malasimbo - Puerto Galera – Philippines
WHEN: 27th February – 3rd March 2014
GETTING THERE: Full information on travel to the festival is here: http://malasimbofestival.com/transportation/

FESTIVAL & LOCAL ACTIVITIES:
BOAT PARTIES / SUN / SEA / ISLAND HOPPING / STARS / NATURE / ANCIENT TRIBAL CULTURE / LOCAL WORKSHOPS / JUNGLE TRAILS / WATERFALLS

27 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2014
MOUNT MALASIMBO - PUERTO GALERA - PHILIPPINES

FESTIVAL TICKETS PACKAGES:
3 day full festival pass at PhP 6,300. Check website for other bundles or single day tickets.

FIND & FOLLOW:

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Thesis Writing -- Almost over!!


That satisfying feeling of finally ending that long hours of eye-to-eye contact with your word document and waiting to miraculously appear the perfect combination of words, which you hope be included with rhymes to finish off your paper.


Defense is three sleeps away, or should I say 3 more sleepless nights, and I’m already feeling the rush of finally seeing the end of this chapter. I am really thankful for my partner who did not gave up on me, and kept her wits with her while I lose mine. I am truly blessed to be paired to someone as understanding as you, Aprielle. (Why does it feels like I’m writing the acknowledgement here??)



Anyway, it is still too early to celebrate. BUT I AM CLAIMING THIS. We will pass this Thesis. Me, together with my partner Aprielle, will graduate with you, amazing Marketers of tomorrow, MM401! (Of course, I wouldn’t let my graduation pictorial be of waste, I paid 500 bucks for that make up!! LOL)