Some good things never last

Years ago, I almost became a member of the official choir of the company I worked for, which at that time was the biggest corporation in the Philippines. But what the company really wanted was a "dream chorale", so professionals in the music industry were hired. After a few rehearsals, the San Miguel Master Chorale was ready to perform in public. It was indeed a dream chorale and I became one of their followers, trying my best to watch every performance of this chorale.

Until the inevitable had to happen. Streamlining of the workforce had to be implemented and the chorale was not spared. At least everything was done to spare the group because I could still see the members of the chorale in the company premises even after I was retired and our department was dissolved.

It's sad that some good things never last, so while they are still existing, we should take the opportunity to enjoy them. I had the chance to shoot a video of the chorale during one of their informal performances for the employees and what I'm sharing here is one of my favorite Tagalog songs sang by the chorale, "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas". I don't know how to exactly translate this title to English because the subjects or pronouns are implied, so it can mean to say "I hope this will never end". But some good things never last, and have to end.

However, the dream can go on, and those members of the San Miguel Chorale will someday be part of another dream chorale.

Barack Obama can be a hero

For the first time in history, the world unites with a common dream: for the newly elected President Barack Obama to make the necessary change that will free the world from economic crisis.

Feng Shui followers should know that the year 2009 is a very auspicious year for leaders like Barack Obama. This is therefore a very good year for President Obama, not only as the President of U.S.A. but as an inspirational leader, and start the challenge of changing the world and be a hero.

The year 2009 is excellent for every leader if he or she has the desire and determination to succeed. To begin with, every leader should have a strong sense of self worth and confidence. Those are statements from Feng Shui readings.

However, if a leader becomes overly ambitious, he or she will encounter harmful obstacles. That is again true for every leader, and just because of that Feng Shui reading involving "The Commanding Star" for this year, how I wish all leaders are Feng Shui believers so that they will heed to that warning.

Dreams for 2009

Here are my dreams for 2009:

1. To win in Lotto! If I win the jackpot, I will go to Europe with a choir and my family, while the major part of my winnings will be properly planned for Lyca, my special needs child's program in the U.S. (if still necessary), and the organization of a foundation for artists and poor children with cerebral palsy next year.

2. To be a contestant in Deal or No Deal (LOL), and if I win a big amount, I'll continue my Interior Design course.

3. To earn more from my blogs, but this will only happen if you'll continuously visit them (please).

I can't believe only the above 3 are my dreams for this year. Maybe because I knew that my more important realistic dreams are about to come true. What are they?

1. To own a Tiens Dream Bio-energy Health Mattress.
2. For Lyca to be able to walk.
3. For Lyca to be able to talk.

Deal or No Deal

A dream that has been lingering for over a year now is for me to be selected as a contestant in Deal or No Deal. Just very recently, two contestants were offered a million pesos but they rejected the offer because four million was still on the board. What was disappointing was one ended up getting only 150. The other contestant ended up with 25,000 but was offered the one million twice! Maybe there were a lot of watchers who, like me, wished they were the contestant and have accepted the one million offer.

This is already the third season of the show that I've been waiting to be called as a contestant but maybe it's just not my time yet. The host of Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, Kris Aquino, in my opinion has already given the smartest tip, after the first 2009 show where one million was offered but rejected: "When the offer reaches one million, choose Deal", unless there are still other millions on the board.

So if you're chosen as a contestant, think of us, the TV audience, aside from yourself! Make us happy for you, regardless of your current status in life! Inspire us to dream some more, that someday we will be there too, and win a big amount like you did! I think I'll have a headache if another million is rejected if two numbers like 10,000 and 4,000,000 are left on the board!

Festival of Choirs

This Christmas season, I have really wanted a festival of choirs right here in my blog, but unfortunately, I don’t have a real videocam to make that project worthy. I can’t help though to feature Christmas carols in my previous posts, and some of the events of Novo Concertante Manila where my children are members, were my best sources.

I was able to attend two events involving two among Ateneo de Manila’s choirs too, and though my videos of some parts of those events were not good enough since I just used my cellphone, I cannot end this season without featuring videos of those choirs in just one post. Next year, if my dream to have a real video camera will be fulfilled, I can probably feature more posts of several choirs.

In the meantime, here are the choirs caught by my Samsung U600 cellphone's camcorder this Christmas Season, and they are among the Philippines’ best choirs:

Ateneo College Glee Club at the new Eastwood Mall – We Wish You A Merry Christmas:


Novo Concertante Manila at Holy Family Parish, Kamias - El Guayaboso:


Ateneo College Glee Club at the Church of Jesu - The Lord’s Prayer:


Ateneo Chamber Chorale at the Church of Jesu:


Novo Concertante Manila with University of Makati Chorale at the Holy Family Chapel, Eastwood City – Diwa Ng Pasko:


HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!