"on my way to you"

written by marilyn & alan bergman and michel legrand



so often as i wait for sleep
i find myself reciting
the words i've said or should have said
like scenes that need rewriting
the smiles i never answered
doors perhaps i should have opened
songs forgotten in the morning
i relive the roles i've played
the tears i may have squandered
the many pipers i have paid
along the roads i've wandered
yet all the time i knew it
love was somewhere out there waiting
though i may regret a kiss or two
if i had changed a single day
what went amiss or went astray
i may have never found my way to you
if i had changed a single day
what went amiss or went astray
i may have never found my way to you
i wouldn't change a thing that happened
on my way to you...

on one of the many drinking friday nights at conspi, i, a conspirator-friend, and some others were talking about weddings and wedding songs. my conspirator-friend told me that i should listen to the song "on my way to you." if i remember it right, my friend said that her sister used it on her wedding. am not really that good in song titles, so even if i know a certain song, it doesn't necessarily mean i know the title. i told my friend that i might know the song, i just have to look for and listen to it first to find out. and so a few days after that night, i did. i found out that, yes, i do know the song.... and in fact, love it too. so thanks tinabebe, for reminding me of this great song.

as usual for me, i went looking for the original version of the song, which i believe was sung by barbara streisand. or she might be just the one who's popularly known to sing this song written by marilyn & alan bergman and michel legrand. but sadly, i can't find any online audio or video copy of it. so i just opted to embed in here the nicest versions, in my opinion, from youtube.

it was a very reflective moment when i first listened to the song and a host of its versions, as well as savoring the lyrics. this is definitely one of my lifesongs... it says everything that i've always or recently believed in. i have come to accept the fact that we all have to hurt sometimes... we commmit mistakes, make wrong decisions, and all but those are all part of life. these things mold us to be who we are and ought to be.

i remember one saying that goes something like, God allows us to meet the wrong people because He is preparing us and the person that is truly meant for us. so, we shouldn't blame God nor anybody for the pain we experience. instead, welcome it, accept it, and everything will fall into place.

as i look back on all the things i went through, i just thank God that inspite of everything, am still here. i survived... He, indeed, won't give me anything i cannot bear. i have forgiven all who may have hurt me, one way or another, in the past. i no longer bear any grudges, these things aren't for me to hold in my heart, but should be left and lifted up to God. He knows what's
best. God's plan is always the best.

yes, of course it is not easy to get hurt and be in pain. but if not for all those bad things i went through, i won't be as strong and and as wise as i am now. cliche as it may seem, but things really do happen for a reason. i may not know yet all the reasons now, but soon enough i know i will. whatever those reasons are, am sure that God is just taking care of me and putting me in my rightful place.



and to you who has always been there... i know that you aren't a patient person, that's why it still remains a puzzle to me how you are able to still be there. maybe it's meant to be that way? or we're meant? love? devotion? obssession? hehe.... just joking. i don't know... i will never know what the future holds for us just as yet. but i thank you for everything... with all my heart. am truly grateful to have you in my life. as i've said before, despite of all the pains we went through, i wouldn't want to change a single thing that happened, because if i do, i may not ever find my way to you....

"someday" by nina

since my last song post has nina's version, i decided to post one of her originals. this is the only song of her that i like, since most of her songs/albums are covers anyway. when she was still starting out, the first ever song i heard of her on the radio was "jealous." it did catch my attention coz it has a different sound. although i didn't really like the song entirely, i thought it was a nice song and that this girl got potential. but soon enough, my interest on her kinda waned because she didn't really do much originals. honestly, i prefer her rival, kyla, more.

anyhooo, nina caught my attention again with this song. it's nice in the sense that most of us girls, i guess, can identify with the song. for me, the simplicity of the song made it very effective to the listener. i do hope nina makes more original songs like this one. the same goes to other artists, may they be new or old, who just pick out favorite songs and make it an album. i guess one all-cover album is enough in, say, ten years or why not just add one cover in an album instead of doing an all-cover album? still, it is best to create an all-original album. it is hard, yes of course. but wouldn't it be more fulfilling to produce something you really worked hard for? besides, covers can be reserved for gigs and events. there are still so much songs in the world of ideas just waiting to be created and heard.

someday you'll gonna realize
one day you'll see through my eyes
but then i won't even be there
i'll be happy somewhere
even if i cared

i know
you dont really see my worth
you think you're the last guy on earth
well i've got news for you
i know i'm not that strong
but it won't take long
won't take long

coz someday, someone's gonna love me
the way, i want you to need me
someday, someone's gonna take your place
one day i'll forget about you
you'll see, i won't even miss you
someday, someday

but now
i know you can't tell
i'm down, and i'm not down anyway
but one day these tears
they will all run dry
i won't have to cry
sweet goodbye

coz someday, someone's gonna love me
the way, i want you to need me
someday, someone's gonna take your place
one day i'll forget about you
you'll see, i won't even miss you
someday, someday

conspiracy april gig sked

1 (W)- Noel Cabangon
2 (Th) – Johnoy Danao
3 (F)- Joey Ayala
4 (Sat)- Syalam & Makiling
5 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
6 (M) - 3P
7 (T) - Writers Night (KM 54) 7pm/ Mayo Baluyut
8 (W) - Alamid
9 (Th)- Closed (Maundy Thur.)
10 (F)- Closed (Good Fri.)
11 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
12 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
13 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
14 (T) Writers Night (Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines) 7-9pm/
Lolita Carbon
15 (W)- ACW Reggae, 5th Sister & Lester Cannon
16 (Th)- Toto Sorioso
17 (F)- Joey Ayala
18 (Sat) Comedy Night: Mike Unson’s Sinister Stand-up
with Stanley Chi and Uli Oposa
19 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
20 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
21 (T)- Writers Night (Lirahan) 7pm/ Ray Olaguer
22 (W)- Agatha Obar
23 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
24 (F)- RJ JMNZ
25 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
26(Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
27 (Mon)- Songwriters Night
28 (Tue)- Writers Night (Teatro Pasiking & CDC) 7pm/Nyoy Volante
29 (Wed) - Salinawit ni Pete w/ Dondi Ong, Harana sa Kasarinlan,
Astarte Abraham and Pete Lacaba feat. Ferdie Borja on Piano
30 (Thu) - Color it Red

Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City (across Shell gas station)
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com

my earth hour

a few days before the 28th of march, my tita kept on saying that "earth hour" will be observed on the coming saturday. well, she didn't actually said "earth hour." maybe she doesn't really know that term. i think she was more of saying it's "earth day" and that lights will be turned-off for an hour on the 28th. so, i said to myself, "oh, that's good. at least she will or wants to participate." am happy to think about that because i didn't really expect her to be someone who supports any kind of cause. well, unless she finds it out from someone. then that's the time she usually echoes it out to anyone she talks to or comes across with, like it's as if she knows it like the back of her hand and believes everything about it unfalteringly. and so, since my mom and i live with her, then of course we are usually the first ones to hear her preachings, much like the endless litanies she yacks, that i grew up with, and that she still throws from time to time.

so, saturday came. while my mom and tita left for the church for an anticipated 6pm mass, i rushed off to conspi at about 7pm or so. aside from the "earth hour" that i will be participating in for that day, a friend-conspirator invited me for a launch of a portrait sketches exhibit. i arrived at conspi almost 9pm already as the traffic on edsa near trinoma is horrendous. hay.... i read a chapter or so of dan brown's "angels & demons" getting through that traffic. anyhow, when i got to conspi, the program for the exhibit launch was almost over. and as soon as it ended, all the people inside the music hall came out and "earth hour" officially began.





it was the first time i saw conspi without any lights on, except for the candles that the staff gave out so that we wont be groping in the dark. and while the candle distribution and lighting is happening, a group of musicians took out their guitars and started singing and playing good music. nice... it was like a simple "inuman session" i used to enjoy when i was younger. an artist, who participated in the sketching sessions for the said exhibit, also jammed with his guitar and harmoica. yes, at the same time... galeng! even an american friend from guam really enjoyed the night jamming and playing some of his originals. this american, whom we fondly call tito joe or uncle tote, frequents conspi. he never fails to go to conspi everytime he's in the country. he says that it's his most favorite place on the planet. and to prove that he was really exhilirated that night, he knocked-off my beer and my shorts got kinda wet. hehe... but it's all good. that won't really ruin a great night of fun with conspi friends. it was actually the first time i participated in the "earth hour" since i was not yet familiar with it before and am glad i had my first at conspi.



meanwhile, back at the house. when i woke up the next day, i was having my breakfast, then my tita joined me. so, i asked her if they turned-off the lights the day before. this was sort of what she said: "hinde... late na rin naman kami nakauwi. at saka magpapakain pa ako ng aso, maaatrasado ako, gagabihin ako. nananawa na nga akong magpakain ng mga yan. saka... wala rin namang nagpatay ng ilaw dito sa kalye natin."

hmmmm..... sigh.... i just kept quiet. i didn't want to say anything.

"one of these days" by barry manilow

barry manilow has a bunch of songs that pinoys are crazy about. but if i were to choose one, it will be this song. well, i also used to sing "somewhere down the road" or "if i should love again" with the rest of the country though. well, who wouldn't? it was, and still is i guess, like a mantra for the brokenhearted or the national anthem for the lonely hearts club. and even if you aren't part of those groups, you just can't help but to know those songs and sing with it. filipinos, as they say, are natural suckers for love songs. most of us grew-up to these kinda songs playing all the time on the radio, specially if it's a backtrack day, a mellow songs day, or a sunday. as for myself, i seemed to outgrow these mushy love songs as i got older and realized that i don't have to like 'em just because the rest of the world does.

even though growing older made me more individualized or unique, having my own style and taste, i still tend to listen to barry manilow. of course i don't really do that much, but there will always be a song or two that will always let me stop in the middle of whatever am doing and listen.

i don't remember if i was lonely or heartbroken when i first heard "one of these days." but maybe not, 'coz am sure to be much younger then. but anyhow, i guess that's also how i am. i get to like a song, even though it doesn't seem to have any particular connection to my life whatsoever. but then again, at times, it will suddenly have a meaning for me at a much later time. more of like a foreshadowing of some sort. or it can also just remain to be a song i just happen to like, nonetheless.

but i do remember a time when this song just popped on the radio and sent me to deep, deep thoughts with tears welling-up my eyes. and i said to myself, ya, "one of these days" i will be gone and i won't be there just like how i used to and just like how you are used to. till then, you will all see my worth and it will all be too late. ya, ya, i know... drama. but we all do have those "mala-teleserye" monologue moments, we are just too proud to admit them.


one of these days
one of these very ordinary days
you're gonna call my name
and i won't be there
after the days
after these very, very many days

you're gonna see the light
and i won't be there

and on that day
somehow i'll find the strength to stay away
i won't give in
i will not let myself be taken in... again
oh no my friend

one of these days
out of the blue you'll start remembering
and i won't care
'cause i won't be there

oh, and on that day
i swear i'll find the strength somehow to stay away
i won't give in
i will not let myself be taken in... again
oh no my friend

that's what i say
that's what i tell myself... i won't give in
so try it someday
and you'll see that i won't be there
no, you know, no, i won't

these day-eeya-eeya-eeya-aaa-aays
i -- won't be there
no, no, no i won't be there...

it's never that often that i hear this song, but each time i do, i can't help but to be teary-eyed. i don't know if it's just because am getting older that's why i easily cry or am really just a crybaby. it can also be just as simple as a reflection of having gone through some things in this life.

anywayz, although i still think that nothing beats the original, am also sharing nina's version of the song.

One Of These Days - Nina

"isipin mo na lang" ni bayang barrios

napakatagal nang panahon nung huli akong nag-post ng isang awitin dito sa aking blog. sa aking pagkakatanda, ito yata ay ang kanta ni regina spektor na "samson,", may mga dalawang taon na sigurong nakararaan. naaalala ko, naroon pa yata ako sa dati kong trabaho bilang isang "web content writer" nung huli akong nakapag-post ng awitin rito.

bilang isang nilalang na maalab ang damdamin sa musika, inisip ko noong nais kong maglagay dito ng isang awitin kahit man lang isa kada linggo. kahit anong awitin na mapusuan ko, maging ito man ay konektado sa aking buhay o hindi. ngunit ewan ko ba kung ano ang nangyari. sabay siguro ng pagtamlay ng aking pagsusulat dito ay ang siya ring paglamlam ng alab ng musika sa aking puso. pero 'ika nga nila, minsan kinakailangan lang manahimik at magpahinga upang mag-ipon ng lakas para sa pagbangong muli.

narito ang isang napakagandang awitin ni bayang barrios na may pamagat na "isipin mo na lang." mula ito sa kanyang ikatlong "album" na "alon." ginamit rin ang awiting ito sa pelikulang "ang pagdadalaga ni maximo oliveros." ito ang napili kong kanta dahil muli kong narinig na awitin ito ni bayang (kasama sina mike at angelo villegas) noong biyernes (marso 13) sa "conspiracy garden & cafe." kasama din niyang kumanta si diyosa, na naunang tumugtog noong gabing iyon. at isa pa, pinili kong isulat ang blog na ito sa wikang filipino sa kadahilanan na ring ang napili kong kanta ay nasa sarili nating wika, at para na rin maiba naman.



nangangamba ka ba na ngayong malayo ka
ako kaya ay magbago?
hinahanap ko ba sa iba ang ligaya
ngayong tayo'y magkalayo

manatili't 'wag matinag
sa pag-ibig mo ay bihag
ang puso kong ito...

isipin mo na lang
ang ating samahan
at ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo...

isipin mo na lang
ang ating samahan
at ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo...

isipin mo na lang ngayong natagpuan
tunay na magmamahal sakin
at ang nag-iisang hadlang
ay ang pansamantalang paghihintay
ba't di ko gagawin?


hmmm.... naisip ko lang... hindi ako maghihintay ng walang kasiguruhan kung hindi kita tunay na mahal...

my visual dna

If you pay me enough, I'll sing these songs at a karaoke bar

there are songs i'd rather hear others sing than me singing them. and these are some of those songs. though if you pay me well enough or give me something tempting in exchange, maybe i would. hehe...

any of their songs by aegis

stop by spice girls

i never really liked the spice girls, so as their songs. but i used to always, always hear their songs on the radio.

green, green grass of home by tom jones

i always hear this in drinking & videoke sessions on the streets and kanto. nakakasawa na! wala na bang iba???

so am not the only one...

i thought i was the only one who hates it... but it turns out that even daphne oseña does too. i was just reading her blog a few seconds ago, and it's good to know that it isn't just me. hating to be called "dear" or "my dear," that is. i thought i was weird or something. it turns out that people are just different.

even way back in my former job, i really hate it when my boss and a host of other high ranking people, would call us, newbies or younger ones, "dear" or "my dear." yes, i cringe at it, and i don't know why. as in ewwwwwww! while others seem not to mind, i do. i don't see it as a form of endearment or a sweet gesture. ya, maybe an endearment for some so they can get their way or to stress out that they know better than you. and sometimes, for a lack of a better word, or not to say something bad, other people would just use "dear." there may be all sorts of reasons, which the speakers will or won't admit. but whatever these are, am fine to be called by my name.... really.

picture courtesy of: http://www.dropeverythingandread.com

the freeman is indeed free...

video courtesy of: abs-cbnnews.com

it is truly saddening to hear this news... i thought he will survive and conquer the big "C." but apparently not...

i grew up seeing francis magalona in movies, on tv, and hearing his songs on the radio. i admire his patriotism, which is very much evident in his music and artworks. through the years, he continuously improved his talents and explored all possible horizons that he can.

i remember, i didn't really like francis before because of his being a matinee idol, an actor, or a rapper. i started liking him when he started to be a dj, a vj, and a host. only then did i appreciate his being a rapper. i realized that he is very effective because he enunciates his words very well, may it be in filipino or in english. actually, if not for francis, i may not have come to appreciate rap music.

since i am a person who is very particular with english and grammar, it is no wonder that i grew a liking for francis m. it is my major pre-requisite for liking somebody actually. hehe... as in real "like," in the romantic sense of the word. though i may not be a real big fan who would go ga-ga over him, i do admire and respect him as an artist. he has accomplished so many things already in just a short span of time in this world. and so i guess, it is a life that is well-lived, as they say.

francis may be gone and will sorely be missed my those whose lives he has touched. let us just console ourselves that, inspite of it all, the freeman is indeed finally free...

digicam, anyone?

if you're the last person on earth who still don't have a digital camera, well now is the time for you to own one! a friend of mine is selling a sony DSC-T1 digicam for only $100 or Php 5,000. the original price is about $400. it's a 4-year old camera that has slightly been used, in very good condition, complete with box, accessories, and all. it even has an additional memory card (512 mb high speed memory stick pro duo) as a bonus.



with summer rushing in, you definitely need to capture those beach outing moments to store in your little box of memories... ;)




for inquiries and interested beings out there, just message me here so you can contact my friend directly.


for the DSC-T1 specifications, go to: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/t1.html

conspi march 2009 gig sked

1 (Sun) Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
2 (M)- 3P
3 (T)- Writers Night (KM 64 Anniversary) 7-9 pm/ Diyosa
4 (W)- Davey Langit
5 (Th) – Toto Sorioso
6 (F)- BLUES NIGHT Benefit Show for Blues Brother Lito Bote
7 (Sat)- Johnoy Danao
8 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
9 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
10 (T) Writers Night (Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines & Sulat ) 7pm/ Ray Olaguer
11 (W) Noel Cabangon
12 (Th)- Chad Peralta
13 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
14 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
15 (Sun)- Gospel Jam: Wings of Morning in Concert (5-8pm)
16 (M)- Songwriters Night
17 (T) Writers Night (Dr. Jose Buenconsejo’s Filmshowing) 7-9pm/Makiling
18 (W)- Agatha Obar
19 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
20 (F)- Joey Ayala
21 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
22 (Sun)- Gospel Jam: New Covenant Singers in Concert (5-8pm)
23 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
24 (T)- Writers Night (Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo) 7pm/ Jess Santiago
25 (W)- Noel Cabangon
26 (Th)- RJ JMNZ
27 (F)- White Ink Productions presents Para Kay Nilo, a benefit show
28 (Sat)- Comedy Night Mike Unson: Fool Throttle with Stanley Chi and Uli Oposa feat. Derf Hebrado and Trian Lauang
29 (Sun)- Gospel Jam: Elijah the Musical (5-8pm)
30 (Mon)-Salinawit ni Pete w/ Skarlet, Reli German, Dondi Ong and Pete Lacaba feat. Ferdie Borja on Piano
31 (Tue)- Writers Night (Teatro Pasiking & UP Child Development Center)/Nyoy Volante

Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City (across Shell gas station)
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com

can you transfer me to citibank america???

an officemate forwarded me an audio file of this today and am glad to have found it at youtube. i don't know if this is an authentic caller though. i can't believe anyone would go to such an extent to just complain, yell, and curse at a customer service agent. this girl may be just trippin'. ahahaha! and if the man is indeed a true customer service agent, i really admire his patience. it's hard to remain courteous and respectful inspite of the fact that this linda blairish-exorcist-kinda-girl kept on spewing endless senseless words and swearing. yeah, she seems to be possessed or something. and for a person who claims to be from the states, she doesn't really speak good english or have correct grammar at least. in fact, she spoke in Filipino most of the time, while badmouthing everything that is Filipino... hay, sus ati! ang labo mo!

my eggs and my babies

a current addiction i have right now and that also bides my time is collecting eggs at facebook's "hatchlings." adik! as in! i just started last week but i already have collected 280 eggs and 46 hatchlings that i am taking care of. cute ones, i might say... hehe.... this is one of my favorites:

isn't he, she, it cute? hehe.... it reminds me of my own bunny, "twinky," at home. i would want to name it too, but i don't want to be unfair. coz if i name her, him, it... i should name all the other 45 hatchlings too. whoa! am gonna run out of names to give 'em and and i don't have all the time to think of names. nah! am just gonna content myself with having these cuties in my nest. hihihi!

collecting these cutie pies is kinda exciting coz when i find a new egg, i wouldn't know what's inside until it hatches. i would usually guess by how the eggs look. but it's also kinda hard to guess it right. i always get it wrong. like, who would guess that an egg such as this:


would have a hatchling like this:

look at those lashes! ahahaha! anyhow, i should get back to hunting eggs, so i can feed my hatchlings. yeah, they feed on eggs too. and i have to feed them, coz if i don't, they might run away. i haven't lost any of my hatchlings though. but i would sure do if i won't be able to keep up on feeding all of them. and am afraid that will be real, real soon.... :/

UPDATE: GARY GRANADA THANKS GMA NETWORK

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GARY GRANADA THANKS GMA NETWORK

In its latest statement, GMA Network finally admits letting the second composer
listen to Gary Granada's study but "only after she had submitted her
own study of the jingle and, therefore, she could not have used Granada’s
study.”

See
http://www.gmanews. tv/story/ 148694/GMA- Network-seeks- formal-inquiry- over-jingle

This is a very crucial piece of evidence because it makes you wonder, what is
the point in letting the second composer listen to the study made by the first
composer after approving the study submitted by the second composer? And if you
look very closely, it says “study”, not “final version”. So I have a
very simple question. Which came first:

A. Second composer submits final version; or
B. GMA Network lets second composer listen to Granada's study.

Thank you GMA Network for publicly and officially confirming my claim, despite
saying my claim is a lie. And since you threaten to sue me, I will be more than
happy to see you in court.

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P.S. GMA Network is now employing their supposedly balanced GMA News machinery
without airing my side, so kindly please circulate. Thanks~


BY: GARY GRANADA

GMA Network Evades Issue, Confuses Public by: Gary Granada

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GARY GRANADA: OTHER COMPOSER NOT THE ISSUE

Concerning GMA Network’s simple-minded iwas-pusoy position that the issue is
rather between me and a fellow composer, let me reiterate my argument for the
nth time:

GMA Network is the producer and broadcaster of the jingle. They should be
“man enough” as a respectable corporate entity to take professional
corporate responsiblity. Even minuscule organizations have the most basic of
self-respect to say, for instance,

“Our attention has been called regarding such and such.. and we shall look
into the matter seriously and immediately, exhaust all avenues to give all
parties a fair hearing and determine our course of action accordingly.”

For such a huge media organization, surely they could find one scriptwriter who
knows how to write a respectable corporate statement. Again, I find this tack of
Atty. Dick Perez wily and most insulting to our elementary intelligence.

I have no issues whatsoever with the other composer. For all we know, she was
merely following instructions. Much as I don’t like this particular work of
hers, I neither suspect nor presume guilt on her part. Hell, everybody has a bad
hair day, and I also make lousy songs at times. But that is not the issue here.

Again and again, my claim is: GMA Network took advantage of the study I made in
producing the jingle they aired. If that is not clear enough, let me itemize it:

ONE: GMA Network allowed the composer of Procter & Gamble’s 3pid Handog
Edukasyon jingle access to the lyrics as set to music by Gary Granada.

TWO: And quite possibly, GMA Network allowed the composer of Procter &
Gamble’s 3pid Handog Edukasyon jingle access to the recording of the study
made by Gary Granada.

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And so, in the spirit of honesty and social accountability, and to facilitate
an intelligent discourse, I challenge GMA Network to a "walang
kinikilingan, walang pinoprotektahan" public forum concerning my claim, and
request the Philippine Daily Inquirer to organize one to be moderated by the
University of the Philippines.

Gary Granada

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Kindly circulate, thanks~

Gary Granada vs GMA Kapuso by dosomethingworthwhile

audio courtesy of: http://www.filipinovoices.com/gary-granada-versus-gma-kapuso

conspiracy february gig sked

1 (Sun) Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
2 (M)- 3P
3 (T)- Writers Night (KM 64) 7-9 pm/ Lynn Sherman, Egay Avenir & Friends
4 (W)- Noel Cabangon
5 (Th) – Makiling
6 (F)- Toto Sorioso
7 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
8 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
9 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
10 (T) Writers Night (Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines) 7pm/ Ray Olaguer
11 (W) Jess Santiago
12 (Th)- Dreamdate w/ Tito de Jesus, dream analyst
13 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
14 (Sat) “By Your Side,” Agatha Obar Valentine Concert
15 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
16 (M)- Songwriters Night
17 (T) Writers Night (Marra Lanot, Mookie Katigbak Book Signing) 7-9pm / Nyoy Volante
18 (W)- Noel Cabangon
19 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
20 (F)- RJ JMNZ
21 (Sat) Mike Unson Live! Hosted by Stanley Chi
22 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
23 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
24 (T)- Writers Night (Child Development Center Teachers & Pasiking) 7pm / A Night of Standards w/ the Jco Razon Trio
25 (W)- Salinawit ni Pete w/ Cooky Chua, Susan Fernandez, Pete Lacaba
26 (Th)- Dreamdate w/ Tito de Jesus, dream analyst
27 (F)- Cynthia Alexander
28 (Sat)- Johnoy Danao

Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com

Honest Scrap: 10 Things You Should Know About Me!

tagi got this award from lala. thank you bes for this award.... (hehehe.... feeling famas or oscar's)



Honest Scrap Award Rules:

When accepting this auspicious award, you must write a post bragging about it, including the name of the misguided soul who thinks you deserve such acclaim, and link back to said person so everyone knows he or she is real.

Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design. Or improvise by including bloggers who have no idea who you are because you don’t have 7 friends. Show the 7 random victims’ names and links and leave a harassing comment informing them that they were prized with “Honest Weblog.” Well, there’s no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon. List at least ten honest things about yourself. Then, pass it on!

Now, here is a list of 10 Honest Things about Me! :)

1. i am on the way to quit smoking. now, i dont really smoke as much as i used to. i just smoke when i drink, which is once or twice a week.

2. i am more happy with my life now.

3. i actually started to write better when i finished school, rather than when i was still in it. hehe...

4. i dont get to write as much as i want to. not in the self-fulfilling, happy kinda writing anyway... like blogging for instance? :)

5. i used to play the piano. now, i cant even play a complete piano piece... :(

6. if youre very close to me, you know where my passion lies.... in music. i sing, i compose songs, and i would love to play an instrument again someday...

7. like my bff (best friend forever, that is. hehe... i know, i know, corny! ;p), someday i would like to be more active in social/civic groups or activities. as of now, i am a member of KaalagaD, but i havent really done much for them. someday, i hope to do so, not just with them but for others too.

8. surprisingly, i am happy being single and i dont feel any pressure right now.... hehehe.... joking aside, i honestly dont. i am happy with where and what i am. whatever is God's plan for me, i will gladly accept it with open arms. :)

9. i know and feel that i have completely moved on.

10. i dont bear any grudges from my past. i guess thats why i am happier right now than years before. :)

I am passing this award to anyone na lang who wants to answer it. hehe...

Enjoy doing the list and thanks for receiving the award! Read more...

conspiracy january gig sked

1 (Th) Closed
2 (F) Albert de Pano
3 (Sat) Johnoy Danao
4 (Sun) Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
5 (M)- 3P
6 (T)- Writers Night (KM 64) pm/ Makiling
7 (W)- Lei Raymundo
8 (Th) – Toto Sorioso
9 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
10 (Sat)- Jes Bartolome, Glen at Joel
11 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
12(M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
13 (T) Writers Night (Pasiking) 7pm/ Ray Olaguer
14 (W) Noel Cabangon
15 (Th)- Jess Santiago & the Village Idiots
16 (F)- RJ JMNZ
17 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
18 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
19 (M)- Songwriters Night
20 (T) Writers Night (Mara Lanot, Mookie Katigbak Book Launch) 7pm/
A Night of Standards w/ the Jco Razon Trio
21 (W)- Davey Langit
22 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
23 (F)- sessiOnroad
24 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
25 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
26 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
27 (T)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa) 7pm/ Salinawit ni Pete w/ Pete Lacaba, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Girl Valencia & Astarte Abraham
28 (W)- Noel Cabangon
29 (Th)- Color it Red
30 (F)- Gary Granada
31 (Sat)- Mike Unson Live! With Stanley Chi, Uli Oposa & Charms Tianzon

Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com

conspi december gig sked

1 (M)- 3P
2 (T)- Writers Night (Romancing Venus & Matilda) pm/
RJ JMNZ
3 (W)- Toto Sorioso
4 (Th) – A Night of Standards w/ the Jco Razon Trio
5 (F)- Davey Langit
6 (Sat)- Jess Santiago: “Puso at Isip” Album Launch 7-9pm/
Comedy Night: Club 700 w/ Mike Unson, Stanley Chi and
Uli Oposa w/ guest Charms Tianzon
7 (Sun)- closed for a Private Function
8 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
9 (T) Writers Night (Linangan sa Retorika, Imahen at Anyo) 7pm/
Mint Flavor
10 (W) Noel Cabangon
11 (Th)- Meenerva GRC starring Meng Canlas w/ Alexis Bermudez:
a one-woman show about love & relationships 7-9pm/
Color it Red
12 (F)- Conspiracy’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
feat. Conspi Artists Gary Granada, Bayang Barrios,
Joey Ayala & many more.. (free entrance)
13 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
14 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
15 (M)- Songwriters Night
16 (T) Writers Night (Bituka, Butiki, Botika) 7pm/
Christmas Carols & More feat. The Gawad Kalinga Tatalon Choir
17 (W)- Jess Santiago & the Village Idiots
18 (Th)- Joey Ayala
19 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
20 (Sat) DIY Yearender feat. Makiling Ensemble & Syalam
21 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
22 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
23 (T)- Writers Night (ATM: Ang Teatro Martes) 7pm/ Diyosa
24 (W)- Closed
25 (Th)- Closed
26 (F)- RJ JMNZ
27 (Sat)- Blues Night: A Blues Christmas
28 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
29 (Mon)- Ray Olaguer
30 (Tue)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa) 7pm/
Broadway Night feat. Meliza Reyes (Miss Saigon Germany)
& friends
31 (Wed)- closed

Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com