One of my many hobbies is reading, that is why I didn't miss the chance of going to the 2008 Manila International Book Fair, held at September 12-16 at the SMX Convention Center. One of my churchmates gave me passes for the event, though entrance fee is only PhP10.00 for adults and PhP8.00 for students, librarians, senior citizens (maybe) and children.
Here's what I've got:
(1) Mga Kuko ng Liwanag - Edgardo Reyes
(2) Desaparecidos - Luwalhati Bautista
(3) FHM May 2008 (covergirl: Precious Adona)
(4) Some free magazines in the NCCA Booth
(5) An essay about music from the CCP Booth
(6) Pupung 0 by Tonton Young
(7) Scent of Apples (A collection of Bienvenido Santos' short stories)
I would also like to buy the hardbound Anne Frank book. But I can't since it costs PhP1000.00. Awww... But hey, I've read the book and learned that Anne Frank's whole name is: Annelies Marie Sara Frank...
And I learned a whole lot more through that event. I'll come on the next book fair.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
"Bayani" - My First-Ever Songwriting Entry
It is not my first time to write a song, but this one is special for me, since this would be my first time to enter a song writing contest.
The theme is "Youth: Heroes of Today." And again, this is my first time to write a song about us, youth. (Yes, I still belong to the youth sector) My lyrics is in Filipino, the structure of the song is simpler than my other compositions, and it's not jazzy (read: I didn't play with chords that much). I will submit this composition tomorrow afternoon, and hopefully win the songwriting title on Friday. And oh, I'll be performing this on the same day.
I'll be posting the lyrics after the competition. May my song win.
The theme is "Youth: Heroes of Today." And again, this is my first time to write a song about us, youth. (Yes, I still belong to the youth sector) My lyrics is in Filipino, the structure of the song is simpler than my other compositions, and it's not jazzy (read: I didn't play with chords that much). I will submit this composition tomorrow afternoon, and hopefully win the songwriting title on Friday. And oh, I'll be performing this on the same day.
I'll be posting the lyrics after the competition. May my song win.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Lord Erni's Sayings (Part II)
Hey guys, this is the last part of Lord Erni's sayings... I wasn't able to post it last week since it was the "Ginebra" week...
ON LIFE
“Be yourself, as an example of trust, kindness, and patience. Suffering is always with us. Pray to God always.”
“The family is the centers of heart and the heart is the commander of love.”
“Experiences makes man witty, poets and wise, and or sometimes timid.”
“Love all, trust a few”
“Don’t let loose the dogs of war…”
“Beauty is like a flower,
but the flower that dies when first it begins to bud,
is like a faithful love that died within an hour.”
“My cares today are seldom cares of tomorrow.”
“Once care entered into your heart, the whole possession ere.”
“Sweets are the uses of adversity.”
“The worst men often give the best advice.”
“The good are better made by ill, as odors crushed are sweeter still.”
“Run, if you like, but try to keep your breath.”
“Work like a man, but don’t be worked to death.”
“Sometimes adversity can give best advice.”
“Communication is the transference and understanding of meaning from one person to another.”
“Your actions will not lead us to our common goal.”
“Judgment should be based on the ability to acquire and process inputs, channel out the outputs, and maintain stability and balance.”
“Put equal weight on the means and the ends.”
“Prevent anticipated problems.”
“All the water flow into the sea and yet until now the sea is not fuel.”
“Accept your destiny, as you do your duty. Be satisfied with your position and obey whatever the decision.”
“He who reads history knows the affairs of the ancient.”
“To have done a thing oneself is better than watching others do it;
To have done many mistakes in doing it is better than simply doing it once.”
ON LIFE
“Be yourself, as an example of trust, kindness, and patience. Suffering is always with us. Pray to God always.”
“The family is the centers of heart and the heart is the commander of love.”
“Experiences makes man witty, poets and wise, and or sometimes timid.”
“Love all, trust a few”
“Don’t let loose the dogs of war…”
“Beauty is like a flower,
but the flower that dies when first it begins to bud,
is like a faithful love that died within an hour.”
“My cares today are seldom cares of tomorrow.”
“Once care entered into your heart, the whole possession ere.”
“Sweets are the uses of adversity.”
“The worst men often give the best advice.”
“The good are better made by ill, as odors crushed are sweeter still.”
“Run, if you like, but try to keep your breath.”
“Work like a man, but don’t be worked to death.”
“Sometimes adversity can give best advice.”
“Communication is the transference and understanding of meaning from one person to another.”
“Your actions will not lead us to our common goal.”
“Judgment should be based on the ability to acquire and process inputs, channel out the outputs, and maintain stability and balance.”
“Put equal weight on the means and the ends.”
“Prevent anticipated problems.”
“All the water flow into the sea and yet until now the sea is not fuel.”
“Accept your destiny, as you do your duty. Be satisfied with your position and obey whatever the decision.”
“He who reads history knows the affairs of the ancient.”
“To have done a thing oneself is better than watching others do it;
To have done many mistakes in doing it is better than simply doing it once.”
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