Philippine National Artist -- Salute!!

Last wednesday I think, it was raining, pouring actually. My friends and I decided to go to our school library, and then we saw this exhibit I think?? anyway, I saw this huge and heavy book, it's not that thick but it is heavy because it's hardbound. Then off course curiosity kicks in then I start flipping through it's pages, I forgot the title of the book which is silly but the book talks about the Philippine National Artist named Napoleon Abueva. 

I start searching through the internet again offcourse, because I have never heard his name before. I have found this information about him:

According to wickipedia.com Napoleon Isabelo Veloso-Abueva born on January 16, 1930 is popularly known as Napoleon Abuevo, he is a sculptor and he is entitled as "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture". He is also the only boholano given the distinction as National Artist of the Philippines in the field of visual arts. 

His nickame is billy (which is cute for some reason) and he has six other brothers and sisters. As a young boy he studied at Tagbilaran Elementary School, and later at University of Southern Philippines, Holy Name College, Rafael Palma College before making it as a sculptor. 

in 1796 he was proclaimed as National Artist of the Philippines by President Ferdinand Marcos, he was the youngest recipient of the title at the age of 46

Kiss of Judas

Some of his major works include Kaganapan (1953), Kiss of Judas (1955), Thirty Pieces of Silver, The Transfiguration, Eternal Gardens Memorial Park (1979), UP Gateway (1967), Nine Muses (1994), UP Faculty Center, Sunburst (1994)-Peninsula Manila Hotel, the bronze figure of Teodoro M. Kalaw in front of National Library, and murals in marble at the National Heroes Shrine, Mt. Samat, Bataan. One masterpiece he dedicates to the Boholanos is the Sandugo or Blood Compact shrine in Bohol, Tagbilaran City, a landmark at the site of the first international treaty of friendship between Spaniardsand Filipinos. This is now a tourist attraction in Bohol province. This shrine is an expression of Abueva's awareness of his roots, and a manifestation of his artistic talents.

He is married to Cherry Abueva, a psychiatrist, and has three children, Amihan,Mulawin, and Duero. Before his stroke, he used to teach at the Industrial Design department of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts

Back to my story, while I was flipping through the pages the book, off course it shows some of his work and some quotes about being an artist specifically a sculptor. I saw this photo that can be seen at University of the Philippines, actually those sculptures for me was a sign or indicator that you are at the UP campus already, I was a bit shocked honestly when those sculptures were made with the help of Abuevo and other sculptors, never expected that actually.

does this ring a bell? 

I'm sharing this to you guys because I'm not really expecting to know this kind of random stuff just by visiting our school library. Which tells us to visit the library more frequently and read books as well because you don't know what knowledge lies within its pages. 

there you have it guys. 

Happy reading! :) 

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival - Check!

If you are looking for some activities or events to start your March right, then Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is what you are looking for. 

The name itself sounds fun right? Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival. 

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival according to the site itself  http://www.malasimbofestival.com/  is truly one of the world's most enchanting of it's kind; set in the lush rolling tropical paradise of the Philippines, flanked by coconut trees and verdant hills, it's hard to imagine a place so naturally spectacular as the Puerto Galera area, where in the background climbs Mount Malasimbo itself.  

The grass-terraced amphitheater, 250m above sea level, overlooks Puerto Galera Bay, a member of  "The Most Beautiful Bays in the World".

The festival is seen as one of the most important in the country, helping to spearhed the country's continued advance in music, arts & culture.  It blends traditional & contemporary arts & culture with a holistic approach through reforestation & marine preservation. Start your month surrounded by nature!

The Volume Unit Entertainment (VUE) is the even organizer, production house and international book agent. 

The festival will be on March 2-4 2012 to be held at Puerto Galera or Mindoro, Philippines. The performers on the said events will be Joe Bataan, DJ Kentaro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Up Dharma Down, Jr, Kilat, June Marieezy, Good Leaf, feen, Waway Saway, Arbie Won, Radio Active Sago, Sinosikat, Eureka the Butcher (Mars Volta), Future Boogie Dj's, Chillitees, Deoro, Dj To-Ru, Anygma, Cocojam, People's Future, Talahib, Paul Zialcita, Papa-U-Gee, Desta, Kawangis ng Tribu, and Similar Objects. You see, so many performers on such a wonderful event, definitely worth a space on your calendar, and worth seeing it. 

This event is sponsored by Department of Tourism (DOT), Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Lafarge, Manila Beer light, Ticketworld, Internation Container Terminal Services Inc. , Shell, Pamatec Renewable, The Garden Festival, FOX, sarisari sounds, Royal Cargo, Republique Francaise, B-side, R.O.X, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Philippine Coast Guard, Bayan ng Puerta Galera, Province of Oriental Mindoro, White Helmets, NCCA, When in Manila, Beyond Yoga, FHM, Entrepreneur, and Irie Sunday.

There you have it guys... See you there! 

Happy Malasimbo Festival! :)  

Cath Kidston - C for Chic

Here it is guys... 

Last December, I went out with my friends, you know did some catch up with each other, off course I'm a bit amused with the things that I have discovered, and my friends were terrified as well with what happened to our lives this past few years. 

Since it was December then, expect that people has a money to spend in buying foods for noche buena, gifts for their friends, co-workers, etc., or maybe to buy something just for themselves. Which means my friends and I also has a money.  So when the day was about to end, my friend asked me if we can go to Greenhills because she wants to buy a new shoes, since I have no other things to do and it was too early for me to go home, I said yes. 

 

Greenhills is a popular shopping mall here in the Philippines, it's the place where you can buy things with cheap amount, it's also known as place where you can buy class A (almost original) - known brands like long champ, Tory Burch, Cath Kidston, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, etc. ---- everything was there I think, but the only bag that captured my attention was the Cath Kidston, I have never heard of it before nor seen one before, so it's my first time to know that such bag existed. 

I know it's a bit odd to know this product through a counterfeit of it, but at least Cath Kidston bags are now added to my wishlist, although I know was a just a dream to actually buy one. Back to my story,

It captured my attention because of it's unusual style, which I prefer by the way, and the color for each style of bag perfectly suites it. Off course I did my research, and according to the ever reliable wikipedia.com, Catherine Isabel Kidston A.K.A Cath Kidston is a british fashion designer, business woman, and author whose company Cath Kidston Limited sells home furnishings through shops, online and by mail order, and she is known for her nostalgic floral patterns.    

You can visit their online store at http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/ 

The site contains their large collection of bags, accessories, fashion, home, fabric and wallpaper, and for kids. The prices of their item ranges to 8 euros -100 euros, price depends on the which item you are buying off course. I know it's a bit pricey for us,  but having one would definitely make you look 100x alluring, attractive, charismatic, elegant, enchanting, name it. 

Cath Kidston stores can be found in the following countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, South korea, Taiwan and Thailand. -- which makes it more easier for us to reach them and finally buy yourself a Cath Kidston stuffs. XD 

There you have it.

Happy Shopping :) 

Busy Day O.O

Well I've been busy for today... and might as well be busy for the whole week, our school is celebrating it's foundation week, I know we'll have some irregular schedule, I hate to say it and even think about it but I'll still be busy this week, as much as I want to blog something for today, I guess the time doesn't work with me plus my tweets are kinda' delayed so I'm kinda irritated about it right now. 

So much for reasons...Please bear with me guys... I promise I'll try my very best to post something tomorrow --- Honestly I'm already thinking about a suitable topic... O.-

Anyways... I guess I need to work on my time management... 

Happy Blogging guys :)

Looking for some New Sounds

Have you ever heard of the game The Run: Need for Speed?? -- well shame on you if you don't because if you're tired of the old Need for Speed game play, this game would definitely suit you.

According to Wickipedia.com, Need for Speed: The Run is a racing video game, the 18th title in the long-running Need for Speed franchise, and developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. The Wii and 3DS versions were developed by Firebrand Games, the team behind Undercover and Nitro (both DS versions). It was released in North America on November 15, 2011 and November 18, 2011 in Europe.The game is described as an "illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination".

While my brother was playing it one time, and off course I was just seating beside him, you could also capture that adrenaline thingy if that's what you prefer to call it. And now I wonder what would happen if I was the one who is playing that wonderful game God knows where it came from. Besides from the new game play and awesome awesome graphics, this game also has a wonderful soundtrack which we will talk about for today. 

Now if you ask me, what is a soundtrack? According to merriam-webster.com it is a track (as on a motion-picture film or television videotape) that carries the sound record, nuff said right? 

The listed songs below can be heard all throughout the game: 

1. BRMC  -  Beat the Devil’s Tattoo
2. Canned Heat  - On the Road Again
3. Dan Auerbach - Heartbroken, In Disrepair
4. Rival Sons  - Save Me
5. The Black Angels – Better off Alone
6. Unkle Feat. Nick Cave -  Take the Money and Run
7. Ritmo Machine – La Calle
8. MonstrO - Solar
9. Donovan- Riki Tiki Tavi
10. Endless Boogie - Empty Eye
11. Gary Clark Jr. – Don’t Owe You A Thang
12. Girls Against Boys – Bulletproof Cupid
13. Black Keys - Lonely Boy
14. Black Pistol Fire – Trigger On My Fire
15. Brian Jonestown Massacre - The Way it Was
16. Handsome Furs - Damage
17. London Souls – the Sound
18. Lykke Li - Get Some
19. Mastodon - Curl Of The Burl
20. Middle Class Rut - Alive or Dead
21. Ministry - NWO
22. Red Fang – Prehistoric Dog
23. Reverend horton Heat – Big Red Rocket of Love
24. Black Lips - The Lie
25. Dead Weather - Treat me Like Your Mother

Now why did I say that this songs are different from all the other songs I have heard before, well the only simple reason I can say is that this 25 songs contains some country like feeling but at the same time you can also hear some modern mix in it. 

I know we have different interpretation or tastes when it comes to music, I know that some of you guys doesn't like this type of music genre, but the only thing I can say is that this songs are worth listening to. Especially when you don't know what kind of mood you have like me. 

I adore the song Lonely Boy by Black keys which can also be found on the soundtrack of The Run: Need for Speed.  

Happy Listening guys! :) 

Cheers! 

The Return of THE Blogger

Sorry for the absence guys... I know no words can describe why is it that I have no recent post on my blog. 

So, to start the year right, I know I'm almost 2 months late to say this... but at last I'm back to blogging again...I have to admit that there are times when I miss researching for some good stuffs that I'm blogging, and if you may ask, what brings me to blog again? well the simple answer I can come up with is because I have an inspiration. Well I know that's a bit common and sloppy reason for a writer/blogger, but what can I say, I'm inspired. So here I am again, you, reading my blog, me, writing something wonderful. The game is soo on. 

At least I can make the world happy like 0.09% happy right?? 

Anyway.. Please do check my upcoming post for this year 2012. 

Feel free to comment and suggest anything. 

Cheers!