I'm a Water Pig in a Fiery Year

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Year 2007 is the year of the Fire Pig. And although I read in an Inquirer article that those born under the year of the pig (along with those under the ox, tiger, and snake) are considered unlucky this year, I just feel that this is "harvest time" for those who worked hard for the past years (regardless of the Chinese animal year). As for me, I'm hoping for a Year of Abundance and Generosity... :)

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* My Weekend update *

For our post Valentine date (yiheeee), Franco and I went to Tagaytay to have lunch and unwind. We were choosing between Josephine's and Breakfast at Antonio's. We decided to go to the latter. We finished lunch at past 2 because we really took our time! Afterwards, we went to Picnic Grove and just enjoyed walking around the area like kids (tipid tactics, haha!).




As for our "remembrance and little Tagaytay token", we bought a pair of pens (one pink and one blue, how stereotyped ba?) from a sophomore college student who was selling pens so he could pay for his schooling. He sounded so sincere and we really think he was. I really hope he finishes college. (Good Luck, Joel!)

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Then, at 7:30pm, we watched our friend, PJ Lanot, in a play written and directed by Niel de Mesa -- Barya Lang Po sa Umaga. It was HILARIOUS!

But more than being entertained, I was touched by Koine Theater Foundation. After the play, Niel explained about their 200 scholars. As we talked to him, I couldn't help but notice how dedicated he is to what he is doing.

He directs plays, writes scripts, composes songs, and dances really really good HIPHOP! He shares all his talents by training different scholars in music, dance, and theater. In turn, these children gain the opportunity to hone their own talents and express themselves through various art forms.

No wonder Sarah said that Niel is one of her idols. After watching two of his plays last night and after conversing with him, he's one of mine too.


CW from top left: Koine theater foundation scholars dancing Britney Spears' "Hit me Baby." The cast of "Barya lang po sa Umaga". Koine theater foundation signage. Having our picture taken with Rissa and Niel de Mesa.

Watch out for "Scholars" on May 26.

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Afterwards, we had our Block Y Valentine party at Coco's house. It was FUN seeing my Psych blockmates again! Videoke, billiards, and potluck FOOOOOD! Let the pictures speak louder than words!


By this time, my camera was low in battery. I grabbed most of these pics from Carmie which explains why she's in most of them, haha! And I was a late-comer which explains why there's only one "me" in the pics above. :p

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And for the JPEG version of Smart Buddy's Valentine ad (thanks again, Sarah!) ... here's part 4 of the series!

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Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! :)

-from a Water Pig who's ready to jump into one HOT and EXCITING year!