Rough Groove

Bond Live in Manila

20 Oct. Reena of Public Affairs texted me while I was in a meeting that tickets are available for Bonds Classified Concert Tour at the PICC at 2000H. Hmmm. Bond. Tall, supermodel looks, lanky and armed with violins, violas and a cello, the quartet of lovely ladies is bringing classical music to a wider audience by jazzing it up, fusing it with modern sounds, drums, keyboards and guitars. I like their music, in fact, I have their first two albums. This is their first concert in Manila as well as their first time to be in the Philippines. With a free ticket available, I decided to accept the invitation.

With Nova and Rhyz, both from Public Affairs too, we hopped into a cab and proceeded to the concert venue. We arrived at 2030H and still it wasn’t starting. People have already started to fill the seats and we were seated near the stage but at the sides. I was at the right side, row C seat 10. Not a good location but it still offers a good vantage point to see the quartet up close. And then the lights dimmed, and music started to play. One by one, the women went up the stage.

They’re really beautiful up front. Its quite refreshing to see violinists, violist and a cellist in high heels, party dress, beautiful long blond and black tresses moving about the stage playing their modified instruments. And yes, they play good with much gusto, spirit and enthusiasm.

And, man, they have well toned legs! I couldn’t help keeping my eyes off Tania Davis’ (the one with the viola) especially her calves. So sexy

The women were also supported by a black quartet on keyboards, drums, lead and base guitar. Steve, the base guitarist easily gets one’s attention. What with his long hair that sharply contrasts with the rest of the band’s bald heads, goatee and those gyrations and movements that it seems, he has his own dance, doing his own ballet.

Overall, the concert was good. And its pleasing to hear new and jazzed up renditions of known classical pieces especially like from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake as well as music from the Nutcracker Suite and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances.

Duko Lanzones

I was able to buy some Duko lanzones at the back of SM Davao last Saturday and it really is delicious. The lady said that it came from Camiguin but I haven’t tasted this until now (must be a new breed). Its bigger than the usual Camiguin lanzones that I’m familiar with, thicker, leathery and rougher skin, less sap and really tasty, its sweetness is consistent and doesn’t have that hint of sourness.

50 pesos per kilo, and lots of black ants, a testament to its sugary taste!

A new role

I was just given my appointment papers yesterday, and starting 2 Nov 04, I’ll be reporting to Makati for a new role. Until now, I can’t describe what I’m feeling. A sense of joy, relief but at the same time, queasy, jittery but looking forward to a new career in the country’s business capital.

Right now, I’m quite busy preparing my things, taking note of what to bring and what to leave behind. I have less than two weeks to settle all this as well as handle some personal matters in Bukidnon and CDO. Tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Makati for a getting-to-know meeting with my new manager as well as team mates. After that, scout for a place to stay.

This is what I’ve been longing for and its all coming to realization.

:-( 2… it’s okay now :-)

Mea culpa.

Sometimes…

I can be unreasonable
I can snap and can’t control my temper
My pride gets in the way

We talked last Thursday night. All’s settled. All’s well.

Thanx my love. It was my fault.

je t’aime

Terminal 2

The varied people coupled with great architecture in Manila’s premier airport never ceases to amaze me. While waiting for my flight, took some photos, early 0600H, Saturday, 16 October 04.