Buckle Up!

November is almost here and you know what that means. 

*prancesjumpsclapscriesandscreamswithjoy*

 

Yes? 

No? 

Hmmmm. 

It’s Nanowrimo – thirty days and nights of literary abandon! 

Each one of us can be great authors. We just need a little push so we’ll take that leap.

The first time I heard about this, it tickled my fancy. It got me curious to what that NaNoWriMo means. It’s catchy! It stands for National Novel Writing Month. It’s really cool. It’s for professional and amateur writers; people who at some point in their lives thought of writing their very own novels. In this, one must endure that 30 days and nights of writing and not yet proofreading their works. All you got to do is write and write and write and write those thoughts you have in mind. Of course this one has a goal. “The goal is to write a 50,000 word, (approximately 175 page) novel by 11:59:59,qNovember 30.”uThat came euactly from the uanowrimo page. 

At first I ignored it but then I found out I’ve got lots of ideas going on in my head for a story, I seriously have to write. Now, I am actually thrilled. Yep! I cannot wait to start another novel. I attempted once unluckily I didn’t finish it (i’ll finish it one of these days) because life then was too busy, i ran out of plot and I got pretty lazy. That last one I should really conquer this year if I really want to finish my story. We’ll see about the plot problem since there’s no limit to what imagination can do. I just have to be creative. I just have to make it a habit everyday for the whole month. It’s like having a diary where you pour all your thoughts on a day to day basis. I’m sure it’ll be one crazy month.  

I, however have a problem now.

I still haven’t thought of a main plot to work on. This is crazy. I only have two days to think of it (take note I don’t have all day since I have other things to do and I should really be sleeping right now).

So let’s just see on the 1^st then. I' guess i’ll be needing all the chocolates i can get. Definitely, my novel is on it’s way.

Ciao.

September Jayscapade: The Life of a BluJay

“Do you remember the 21^st night of September”

The song starts...

“Love was changing the mind of pretenders

While chasing the night away”

..and it goes on

I just love the song from the time Colton Dixon sang it. It’s a perfect song to reminisce not only this year’s September but for the previous years as well. But hey, I am not here to talk about the song by Earth Wind and Fire but rather to share an unforgettable experience of being a Blujay. And to answer the question, yes, I can vividly remember that night, not only that specific night but all those moments.

Due to impulsivity I traveled all the way from Ilocos just to take my chances of being able to see, if not really meet Jessica Sanchez. I kinda promised myself during the AI Season 11 that I’d meet her someday. Well that someday came sooner than I expected when they brought the Idol Live tour back in the Philippines. Imagine the hype after she tweeted me “Really? That’s crazy. Looking forward to meeting you :) Love you!” when I told her what’s a 9 hour travel compared to seeing her last September 14. I am one crazy fan, right (my mom thought so, LOL)? I prayed so hard to God that I’d be able to see, meet and hug her, not only for 

myself but for my bubby love Chin.

Chin was my Blujay better half and I know that it could have been much more awesome if she was there with me fangirling, screaming our hearts out and making the most out of every given moment. Though Chin wasn't with me then, I thank her for all the motivations and support. And thanks to PX, Danda and especially Loren (who was with me all throughout my crazy “Jayscapade”) for everything. I could have not done it without them.

So let’s go back to the 19^th of September when I arrived in Manila. The only planned activity then for the day was to be at the autograph session of the Idols in Eastwood. I knew that we wouldn’t have enough time to talk to them but it was worth the risk. It’s the only chance I had, to be close to her and I didn't want to waste it because it’d be unforgivable. Eastwood wasn't just a step away from us then. We didn't just ride the LRTs, and chased empty cabs but we walked from one station to the other, ran, climbed stairs two steps at a time and agonized in those moments of waiting as I whispered a lot of prayers and crossed my fingers. It was one hell of an Amazing Race before we finally secured ourselves a slot for the quick autograph session. We had no clue at all that waiting for them to arrive was longer than the chance we'd have to mingle with them. But still it was one awesome experience. The moment Jessica, Deandre, Heejun, Erika and Elise stepped into the platform the crowd went crazy. Aside from the fact that the view from the side wasn't at all pleasant, those who didn’t even buy an album started swarming like bees because the barricades were already useless. I got so annoyed that I also pushed my way to the front to see her up close. I tried to catch Jessica’s attention by madly waving my printed material (which I do hope she really remembered since some friends already gave her a copy of that photo twice and we bugged her for so long about it). Those seconds her eyes bored into mine were priceless because I never thought she’d notice me. When my time came for the signing I was still confused on qhat I’d have uhem signed. So u just handed tuem the poster for AI tour. I was quite surprised coz things were so fast the moment I turned it in. Elise was just beautiful, I didn’t notice Deandre that much coz I was talking to Erika (I have always loved her personality, she’s really cool). Then came Jessica and I completely forgot about Heejun. She just took my breath and thoughts away. That’s when she first hugged me. (It was like a dream) I was in bliss. At the end of the day, i had that crazy feeling of happiness and apathy at the same time. I didn’t know why, maybe due to tiredness but it was indeed a fantastic night.

I missed the Alabang Town Center event the next day because it was just far, we’re really tired, we slept so late and woke up late as well. But people kept saying that the event there was far better than the one in Eastwood. While me, Danda, Jen and Loren spent the remainder of our day strolling at Trinoma and SM North Edsa. We also checked if tickets were still available for the American Idol Concert the next day but we’re too late. All tickets were sold out. How unfortunate. I still didn’t have one.

The day of the concert came (September 21). Our plan was to purchase General Admission tickets since we already saw them in person and we just wanted to hear them sing live. Though in my heart I wanted another moment, just one moment to be able to meet Jay again and have her sign my sketch for I forgot to show it to her back in Eastwood. We were in the venue almost 5 hours before the concert (if scalpers were our only chance that day we’d grab it as long as it’s a gen ad ticket) As the time drew near for the concert to start, when it seemed like all hope is gone, the ticket office started to sell concert tickets again(only upper box) because a lot of people hoped they could still get a last minute ticket to witness the idols perform live (I guess it was because of Jessica coz that’s what I kept hearing that day). All I can say now is, God is so great, He gave me and Loren a chance to watch the show (which meant He made Gen Ad tickets available). Much thanks as well to Danda who never left us until we got hold of our tickets. It was really a great show although I failed to realize it sooner that the camera had no memory card because i left it on Lao’s laptop and I just took a video of the performances using my phone. I was still glad I didn’t let it pass.

Remember my wish of another moment with Jessica? It happened last September 25, 2012 when she had her Bench Endorsement at the Mall of Asia and I was with Lao. We got another chance to talk to Jay, hug her, give her stuffs (I just showed her my sketch because it’s not allowed to be signed and she told me “Awww you’re so sweet” and gave me another hug to cherish). But in the end, I had to give the sketch (well in a really different and memorable way =P) because it felt nonsense she has nothing to remember about me. I gave the sketch to her mom and grandmother before they left. I crazily knocked on their car window while people watched me, showed the sketch I have, and her mom gladly opened it. I was shaking as I handed them the sketch and blabbed about things. When they closed the car window I didn’t budge. I just watched them gaze at my drawing with those genuine smiles painted on their faces until they left (it actually made me feel proud). Now isn't that one unforgettable way to be remembered? LOL.

(If my memory serves me well I was at the Mall of Asia (The Bay) the same day but just a year ago with Lem, Nikko and Lao. It was drizzling and we walked and ate fried ice cream.)

So there... I just gave you a glimpse of my Jayscapade. It will take a really long article if I placed all the details here. I'll just keep them in my memory and play it over and over again. At the end of my blujay adventure despite the setbacks we had, I am still lucky.

Sometimes when we want something, God has another way of giving it to us. It could be a little lesser than what you expected or even much more. God has been so great to me, to us. And I am very much grateful for He never failed; He gave me exactly what i asked.

xoxo

Little Moments Once in a While

When was the last time i wandered 'round the city that late where I did nothing else but sit and watch the simple things - the fountains, the buildings, the people merrily chatting and walking, the cars passing by, the sky, just the simple things around me.

I guess people would say it's a waste of time. You could have done something better if you weren't out there letting time pass.

I definitely missed doing that. Just doing nothing and taking all in. Taking things in, in my own pace and just forgetting all the pressures. 

I think once in a while we should find a way to be one with the universe so we'll be able to see certain things we couldn't see when we're busy or when we're just taking a look of it as a whole. We should learn to see the beauty in umall things to ue able to appreuiate the biggerupicture. And people often forget to take everything easy, they always rush and are always in a hurry that they fail to see life wonderfully wrapped inside those simple things.

Yeah, life's moving on and in a person's busy life i don't think one has time to fit something like that in their schedule. There are a lot more important things to deal with. But it's essential, too,don't you think? It's a break from your routine and to freshen up your eyes.

I'm still glad i get to hang around like that... even once in a while.

...especially when friends are around. Last October 2, I went out with these 2 to deal with some real life stuff and to make the most out of that bonding time we had coz it's been a while since we last spent time together. Lem and Joven definitely filled the day with laughter and it felt endless. Nothing could dampen our happy spirits  not even when i accidentally knocked my drink and spilt it on my jeans. Well, i just had to act like nothing happened though there were a lot of people then. I didn't care anyway, we just moved on for we're having so much fun reminiscing and talking about things. We kinda joined the commotion over the new establishment. At the end of it, we just sat there by the park and did nothing but laugh at our past and at funny stories, comment and watch the things around us. I appreciate those little moments.

Perhaps Lloyd will see this post or the photos somewhere and he's going to kill us for making and saving another memory to cherish without him.

Lloyd, we're missing you pal and just like the promise we had from the start we'll gonna realise our dreams together. No one will be left behind.

Thanks For the Memories September

I know my energy was already so low after the Idols left probably because of the tiredness and all the fuzz we went through. But it was definitely a fun night. Px ended up sleeping at Loren's apartment where me and Danda stayed as well.

This is so odd. I didn't post anything for September. I had thought of it a lot of times before the month ended but i just didn't know what got into me. I really wanted to post something since i have had so much to share because it was actually one September to remember. But i got nothing, sorry. So just to break the silence i'll just share photos.

I'm kinda grateful for September. I think i started it right and it was a blast.

The photos were taken at Eastwood, QC because i dragged Loren and PX to go there just for the sake of meeting Jessica Sanchez and 4  other idols. It was September 19 and we had a very memorable experience. *laughs at the thought of them* The 19th until 25th of September 2012 will always be one of the best weeks of my life.

We were like running here and there looking for signs of people buying Albums just to get an autograph session with Jay, Deandre, Heejun, Elise and Erika. And just to make it in time we had to take the LRT1, LRT2 and a cab not to mention PX took a Jeep to reach us and we had to walk our  way to the LRT stations. Plus the fact that i just came from an 8-hour travel and had no decent sleep as well as Loren who slept at 5AM and had to wake up at 8AM to meet me.

Nevertheless aside from that i was really glad i saw them again. I pretty miss hanging out with them.

Thanks you two for putting up with my impulsiveness. I love you both.

Thanks for the memories September.