Updates...

We watched Neyo's concert at the Araneta Coliseum last March 1. Although the event was very simple (in fact it looked more like a gig than a concert), Neyo was absolutely terrific! He sang all his big hits and made the crowd go wild.


At the Neyo concert with co-djs Janice and Pam; Race to Neyo winners enjoying the night with us

After the concert, we all went to E Bar in Edsa Shangri-La for the after-party. I didn't get to shake Neyo's hand, but I still had a great time. :)


At the Neyo After Party. Wave 891 jocks with Kenjohns of the Phil. All Stars and Lambert of Jam 88.3



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Hon wanted to get a pair of new Chucks. AND he wanted to get a pair for me, too. I'm not really a jeans-and-sneakers type of girl so I hesitated at first. But since he's buying, I thought, what the heck! Let's do it!

Meet Shoezey and Shoezers...



Thanks honey! :)


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During one of our besty dates, Len and I discovered this fantastic restaurant in Shangri-La called CAFE PROVENCAL. It's not a new place actually. It's been there for the longest time. It was only now that we decided to try it out. And we made the perfect choice.


Crisp baguette slices with creamy pesto dip


Fresh Calamansi soda


Quattro Formaggio pizza - this was simply heavenly! The crust was crisp and thin, the layers of cheese were soft and chewy.


Len enjoying her pumpkin soup. The fresh tomato soup I had was just as good.

The food...delicious. The quality and taste...excellent. The ambience and service...delightful. I was so pleased that I brought my beau there two days after. I told him the Salmon Risotto was really good, so he tried it and was not disappointed.


Their salmon risotto - magnifique!


Greek Salad - very much enjoyed this!


I forgot the name of this delectable Shrimp and Garlic pizza. But it was really good!

CAFE PROVENCAL
Shangri-La Mall. Level 2.


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March 14. My besty Len and I conducted a Radio Workshop at Holy Family School, our alma mater. Len put together a really good and extensive outline for the 4-hour workshop. We were able to share our knowledge and skills to the students, who were all eager to learn.

I hate her.

'Nuf said.

To the very core of my being.

I hate her.

So before this resentment eats me up alive, I have gathered good quotes on hate that should help me calm down and look at the bright side (which is, I'm luckier in so many ways).

Hating people is like burning down your own house to get rid of a rat. ~Henry Emerson Fosdick

Hate cages all the good things about you. ~Madrianne Arvore

The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less. ~Eldridge Cleaver, Soul on Ice, 1968

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

You lose a lot of time, hating people. ~Marian Anderson

Hate less, live longer. ~Ivy Culler

and this i like best...

I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by
making me hate him. ~Booker T. Washington

A funny conversation between me and my beau:

Anne: Honey, is there any chance you're going to turn gay?
(I asked this because he was repeatedly doing this gay gesture I showed him that
originally came from a gay DJ I was with a couple of weeks ago.)

Alvin: No baby.

Anne: Ok, you tell me as early as now if you're going to turn gay. So that I can leave you and look
for someone else while I'm still young and beautiful. Wala ng magkakagusto sa akin pag
matanda na ako.

And his winner line goes...

Honey, any man would fall in-love with you.

Aww... Thanks baby. That was really nice. Love you! :)


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And here's another one I find funny...


Anne: Hon, buti na lang magaling tayo mag english.

Alvin: Bakit?

Anne: Eh kasi pwede tayo magsalita while doing "it." We can mutter words in english. Imagine if you had to say tagalog words during sex. That wouldn't really sound so good.

Then we laugh.

:)

I saw him again today. After eight long years.

Along quezon avenue. Red light. I was reaching for my cellphone in my bag. And there he was. His car stopped right beside mine. His window was open, and he looked out to light a cigarette. And I instantly knew. My heart seemed to stop beating, my hands went cold and time froze. I knew. It was him.

The last time I saw him was March, 2000. Our graduation day. I got my diploma, and there he was by the foot of the stage. He shook my hand. After the ceremony, he was there. Another congratulatory remark, a quick hug, and he was gone.

Now, all of the sudden, out of the blue, he appeared. And there it was again – after eight long years – the effect he had on me. I was in-love with him once. Now I am no longer in-love with him. But for some reason, he will always have this effect on me.

Our cars moved together through the long stretch of Edsa. I was able to get another long glance at him. Oh god…it really is him. I don’t know if he saw me. I was hoping he did. Praying, begging God, even. I wanted him to look at me and recognize me and see that I was no longer the ugly fat girl back in college. I wanted him to nod hello, the way he did back then. I want to believe he saw me, but pretended not to – exactly the way his cool, big-man-on-campus self would have done eight years ago.

Then we went our separate ways – I turned right to Ortigas, he went straight ahead. And then he was gone. Again.

Updates...

February has been quite eventful. Starting off with the Radio Partners Inc. party for our clients and advertisers last Feb 1. Held at the Glorietta park, in front of 6750. We had food sponsored by TGI Fridays, Fish & Co., and Italianni’s. Plus live music from artists like Sofia, Pido, Luke Mejares and Jay Durias.

And it was also a chance for us to mingle and make chica with the jocks from our sister stations. We had a great time. Here are some pics…


Wave 89.1 and Jam 88.3 jocks...just clowning around.


With Eri, Rye, Magic jocks CJ and Boom Gonzalez.


The lovely ladies of Wave 89.1


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Wave 89.1 had a little get-together dinner at Chilis Greenhills last Feb 7. No special occasion. Just a chance to catch up on each other’s lives and do a little bonding. Sir Bernie and Miss Terry were there with us, too.

As always, it was absolutely fun!










Jerome, Janice, Rye, Lindy, Jason, Jada, Anne and MC Dash.


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Feb 9. I hosted the event of Mossimo and Cancer Warriors Foundation at the Glorietta Activity Center.


James Auste, founder of Cancer Warriors Foundation.

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Mossimo partnered with CWF, as a way of sharing their success and blessings. They came out with The Christmas Project Album last December, and 100% of the proceeds would go to the foundation. In just two weeks selling time, they were able to gather half a million pesos! And the Feb 9 event was for that – turning over the proceeds to CWF.



Some of the artists who shared their voices for the CD, and other Mossimo Music artists performed that afternoon. The CWF kids and their families were fed and entertained...



I took a picture of these adorable kids. The little girl in the pink dress kept smiling at me and clapping while I was hosting on stage. So I told her I'll come down afterwards to ask for her name and take her picture. Her name is Irene.


Diane Elise singing for the young cancer-stricken children being supported by CWF.


Retrospect and Luke Mejares were just some of the artists who wholeheartedly gave their time and music for the kids, without asking for anything in return.

...and the generous shoppers and diners of Glorietta gave donations and purchased the merchandise and paintings that were being sold by CWF.


The paintings done by some of the kids of CWF. Many of these masterpieces were sold that afternoon.


The Courage Wall, where people who gave their donations signed and left their messages of hope and love.


One of the very young kids enjoying the event. This little boy has cancer. With the help of Cancer Warriors Foundation, Mossimo, and people who care, there is hope for survival and a better future for this young boy.

It was a very successful event. Congratulations Mossimo, and job well done (as always) Tita Mags!




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I'm not really a kid-person, but I have truly fallen in love with this little girl named Izbel. She’s just absolutely adorable! She loves pink and hates boys. One afternoon when she was at the office, we played chipmunks and put on pretty pink makeup.




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Valentine’s Day was wonderful this year.



Rye looked cute when he came to work holding an unadorned pink rose in one hand and M&Ms from Mini Stop in his pocket. His V-Day gifts for me – and a cheery “Happy Valentine’s Day Partna” greeting matched with a big smile.

My beau Alvin surprised me with orange roses delivered to my office...



And oh so many surprise gifts when he picked me up for dinner. I had no idea he got me stuff, and I was so touched to find out he bought me a new watch and a Falling In-Love set (perfume, lotion and body wash) from Beauty Bar. Aww… Thanks darling!

My gift for him? I got him a card. Teehee! And I treated him to an international buffet dinner at Discovery Suites' Restaurant 5.


Around The World Buffet at Discovery Suites' Restaurant 5


Quiet, romantic music all throughout the night. One old man, his guitar and timeless songs of love. And when he sang "Moon River," I almost cried.



It was lovely and absolutely romantic. No crowded tables and panicky waiters. Just relaxed mood, quiet music, candles and roses and well-trained attendants answering to your every whim. Perfect!

Love you sweetheart!

Wave on Campus @ St. Paul College Pasig

January 25 and 26.
The Wave 89.1 crew invaded the walls of St. Paul College Pasig and joined their talent fest and fair entitled "Represent."

We took care of the Dedication Booth. And it served as "training ground" for my students - the High School Radio Broadcasting G.I.F.T. students. They practiced their adlibbing and hosting skills for two days, and with me on the side spinning the music for them. Even if we basked in the scorching hot noon-time sun, we still had a blast!



For more pics, check this out.

2007: The Good Stuff

Although 2006 will always be remembered as The Good Year, 2007 wasn't so bad...

...i got promoted! From dj (2001) to production manager (2005) to creative director (2006) to ASSISTANT STATION MANAGER. 'Stig!


...i bought my 2nd new car!
(I thought I'd never be able to buy my own car. Now, at 28, here's my second one! Meet Sweet Cheeks...)




...i bought my own laptop! The Fujitsu U1010. Love it!




...i got rid of all my long tresses and braved a sexier look!




...i learned that with determination, i can lose 8 pounds in less than a month.
(Three and a half weeks to be exact. I went to the gym 4x a week and fed on corn flakes, salad and sandwiches. Then I went to Eastwood in my bikini!)





...i went back to boxing, and learned to do Muay Thai.

...i learned to pole dance!
...and grew closer to my friends in the process.

...i established closer ties with my friends.

...and rediscovered the true meaning of bestfriendship.

...i had plenty Tagaytay trips with my beau...

...and flew to Cebu with Director Jackie Aquino's team! (no pictures though. Sorry!)

...i became a teacher! (Radio Broadcasting Gift Class at St. Paul Pasig)

...i finally have my own bedroom! yey!

...and best of all, i had a wonderful 2007 holiday season!

Above: Hon and I, New Year '08. Below: Christmas with my family.

Above: New Year '08 with my family. My mom does not know the meaning of "crazy shot." Below: Some extra photos. We were doing last minute Christmas shopping at The Block. Mahilig kami sa funny face, me and my family. :)

And that wraps up 2007. Crossing my fingers and hoping that 2008 will bring even more blessings, love, laughter and togetherness. Pera na din pwede? :)

Happy New Year!