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Twilight Run: A Freaky/Fun 5K Run
My body from the small of my back to the toes of my feet are still aching from last night’s Freaky 5K Halloween Night Run or was tagged as Twilight Run. It’s been more than a month since I’ve last joined a Fun Run event and basing from my last month’s record, I was a bit doubtful of my performance. Basketball season for me is over (in the sense that our team lost in the prelim games) and I’m not getting any practice and exercise. So getting back to running was an opportunity for me to stay (at the least!) in shape.
The Twilight Run was a fixed 5K Fun Run event and a special 5oom foot race for the kiddies which was Halloween-inspired wherein you dress-up (whether young or old). It was also a night run (the 2nd night run I’ve been in). In short, the givens were all to my advantage. Well… except for the dressing up thing. And the best part? All finishers get to receive a medal.
The Event Flyer
After registering a week [or so] before the race, I was all set. It was my bff Raisa who wasn’t able to register earlier on. Luckily, they still accepted registrations on the race date.
Evidence!
Pre-Race Activities
Due to a slight drizzle, the event had a little delay. After all, it wouldn’t be good for the kiddies to go running in the rain. Parents would have a fit. So what better way to spend the time to take wacky photos and fun shots. Since bff brought her handy-dandy camera, off we went (along with a few of her officemates) to take a few snaps of ourselves while waiting. Observe exhibits below:
bff and me (after getting HER OWN singlet)
Uhh... yeah.. LOL
bff's officemates aka running addicts
Afterwards, the EMCEE’s started announcing reminders, greets, and pre-race instructions. There were a couple of things that bothered me though. 1. Raffles. If they planned on stationing their drop box at the baggage counter, they should have placed signages and instructions to their personnel to collect the entries BEFORE or DURING the time that participants were depositing their stuff at the counter. 2. Glow Sticks. If they planned on handing these out as the runner’s early warning device for safety, organizers could have included these items in the race kit, or while the runners were still loafing around they could’ve announced that participants claim their glow sticks at the BAGGAGE COUNTER in order to avoid congestion at while distributing them. And 3. Start/Finish Line. If possible, during their next organized Fun Run event, a Marshall should be stationed at the starting line to inform runners where to face. Just imagine our preliminary confusion when we started lining up facing East when we should’ve been facing South. Sheesh!
Well, that’s off my chest.
Before gun start, the EMCEE’s announced that runners will be categorized into 4 kinds of runners. The Vampires, The Werewolves, The Ghosts, and The Zombies. The Vampires are those that would finish the race in less than 2o minutes. The Werewolves – 20 to 25 minutes. The Ghosts – 25 to 30 minutes. As for the Zombies – 30 minutes and up. Well I guess I know where I belong! LOL. We also had a “unique” stretching exercise. Dancing to the beat of Ghostbuster’s TV Theme (my birth theme song! refer to this post here), then to MJ’s Thriller.
Gun fire was at around 5:57pm on my iPod. I kept on monitoring my pace though. So after 10 minutes of nonstop running, I could feel the stress on my leg muscles so I slowed it down into a jog-walk for 20 minutes (that made me a Zombie runner by this race’s standards already). Afterwards, the battery of my iPod died so I ended up using my phone as basis alternating between jogging-walking-running-brisk-walking. I made a personal record though. When I could view the finish line, the elapsed time flashing on the screen was 47 minutes and something seconds. Yes! A new record! Pay-off for my sore leg muscles!
A New Record!
- Zombies and Proud of it!
My 1st Fun Run Medal!
I LOOOOOVEEE the design of the medal! Haha! Ok, I know. It’s just a medal and everybody got one. But still! I got to have one! A satisfying award for something you’ve put great effort in! The kid in me still yearns for gold stars too you know. Haha!
The After Party
Did I mention that there was an after party? Well if I didn’t you’d still get the FYI from the flyer I posted.
I’m not keen on joining parties. But I just felt good about the whole event that I wanted to savor the aura. The weather was getting better as the night kept on. Just perfect in soothing my aching muscles. I was looking forward as well to one particular band who was going to perform (the main reason why I wanted to stay because I saw the band as the runners were still gathering). So rather than my initial plan in going on a mall-walk after the run, I was more eager to go on a music trip instead. At least I got to sit down!
Items were being raffled off in between the 3 bands playing. I didn’t get the name of the 1st band though. The 2nd one was Utopia or Eutopia. And the 3rd (the one I was eager to catch) – The Baby Boomers Band!
I’ve posted a few video clips at my YouTube Channel of the after party fun for you to catch a glimpse of. And I’m also posting a few here for all of you.
I’ve always been fascinated with Poi Dancers and the more ostentatious ones – the Fire Dancers. So just imagine how amazed I was when I saw THESE guys (yes, they’re from Davao) – The Apo Dujali Drum Beaters! I hope I got their name right!
One word kept popping into my mind. Hypnotic. Their movements, the fire, and the chanting was powerful. I’ve got a few more clips of their presentation here.
And to cap of the night’s festivities, here are the clips I recorded for your entertainment.
Ahh… to be young and have great talent… I tell you, seeing these guys on stage and feel the raw energy of their music exuding from them, you can’t help not to twist ‘n shout wishing you were 17 again. They feel their music and project it with their talents.
On a side note: I first saw these guys perform a few months ago in Matina Town Square (MTS) in Taboan. It was only last night that I got to catch them live in action again. And as before, they were simply AMAZING. You couldn’t help but be in awe of their talent. Really good music and great as performers too! They remind me of my dad, his band-playing days, his favorite type of music, and the music we used to jam to during Sunday mornings (with Dad covering the tough parts though).
Sorry blog buddies if they’re only clips (and incomplete ones). I only had a point and shoot camera and I was watching my things and at the same time recording. Anyway, if you want to catch up on more information with Baby Boomers Band, here’s their Facebook page. I’ll be looking forward to seeing more of their gigs soon!
In my book, the Twilight Run was an overall success! Congratulations to NextLevel Media, Inc. on a job well done. Till next race!
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A Winnie The Pooh Flashback
Image via Wikipedia
So I was just browsing my page when I caught the post title of blog buddy Eliz. I checked it out and I was transported to my high school days, spending time with my friends sharing laughter and good vibes. So please check out her blog here.
To show my gratitude, I’m sharing the lyrics of one particular song that ran through my mind while reading her post. I got the lyrics from this site.
(Too bad though I couldn’t upload the music).
Return to Pooh Corner
Kenny Loggins and Amy Grant
Christopher Robin and I walked along
Under branches lit up by the moon
Posing our questions to Owl and Eeyore
As our days disappeared all too soon
But I’ve wandered much further today than I should
And I can’t seem to find my way back to the wood
So help me if you can, I’ve got to get back
To the House at Pooh Corner by one
You’d be surprised, there’s so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh
Winnie the Pooh doesn’t know what to do
Got a honey jar stuck on his nose
He came to me asking help and advice
From here no one knows where he goes
So I sent him to ask of the Owl if he’s there
How to loosen a jar from the nose of a bear
Help me if you can, I’ve got to get back
To the House at Pooh Corner by one
You’d be surprised, there’s so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh
It’s hard to explain how a few precious things
Seem to follow throughout all our lives
After all’s said and done I was watching my son
Sleeping there with my bear by his side
So I tucked him in, I kissed him and as I was going
I swear that the old bear whispered, “Boy, welcome home”
Believe me if you can, I’ve finally come back
To the House at Pooh Corner by one
What do you know, there’s so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin
Back to the ways of Christopher Robin
Back to the days of Pooh
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Hope you enjoyed it!
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Band Album Cover
I grew up well-exposed to music from a bystander’s perspective. My dad was a great musician who’s glory days were during his teenage and early adult life. I doubt if he ever got an actual album with his group but he rubbed elbows with a few young artists in the Philippines like Freestyle and one member of South Border.
I remember times when he would prod me in forming my own band. Who knows, with my “talent” I’d be catapulted to music stardom. Wishful thinking! Hahaha! And I was too complacent to get serious with my music studies, and self-teaching. One thing I can take pride in is my ability to carry a decent tune. 
But more than less, I have a great affinity with music.
I was reading an article from one of my favorite blogs (You can check his blog here). It shares a fun way in creating your own Band Album cover. So if you’ve ever played with the thought of how your band’s album would be, here’s one way to go about it:
Here’s what I got:
My Band Name: Diesel Particulate Filter or DPF (Sweet! It’s got its own short name already!) Check out it’s definition via wikipedia.
Album Name: Unforgivable Quality to the Unsure (A part of the quote from Bette Davis in the Lonely Life.
Album Picture was from Valerie Roi. Check out the full picture here.
What’s your band name and album cover?
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The Saltwater Room
Been feeling stressed out lately. Good thing I have music to turn to during these times. One particular song I enjoy listening to is The Saltwater Room by Owl City. There’s something about the song’s arrangement that just soothes my frazzled nerves. Thanks to Adam Young for creating Owl City.
The Saltwater Room
Owl City
I opened my eyes
last night and saw you in the low light
Walking down by the bay, on the shore, staring up at the planes that aren’t there anymore
I was feeling the night grow old and you were looking so cold
Like an introvert, I drew my over shirt
Around my arms and began to shiver violently before
You happened to look and see the tunnels all around me
Running into the dark underground
All the subways around create a great sound
To my motion fatigue: farewell
With your ear to a seashell
You can hear the waves in underwater caves
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
Time together is just never quite enough
When you and I are alone, I’ve never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
We need time, only time
When we’re apart whatever are you thinking of?
If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
So tell me darling, do you wish we’d fall in love?
All the time, all the time
Can you believe that the crew has gone and wouldn’t let me sign on?
All my islands have sunk in the deep, so I can hardly relax or even oversleep
I feel as if I were home some nights when we count all the ship lights
I guess I’ll never know why sparrows love the snow
We’ll turn off all of the lights and set this ballroom aglow
Time together is just never quite enough
When you and I are alone, I’ve never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
We need time, only time
When we’re apart whatever are you thinking of?
If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
So tell me darling, do you wish we’d fall in love?
All the time, all the time
Sheet Music
I was looking for some music files over the net to get me started in returning to a forgotten love – music playing. When I got to browse over the words SHEET MUSIC. I’ve heard of this before and never really focused on what it meant until after the 1st episode of Glee‘s season 2.
So what is sheet music?
Wikipedia describes it as “hand-written or printed form of music notation that usesModern musical symbols; like its analogs—books, pamphlets, etc.—the medium of sheet music typically is paper (or, in earlier times, parchment), although the access to musical notation in recent years includes also presentation on computer screens“.
Wow. So that’s what it meant.
Anyway, I got a smorgasborg of sheet music to whet my appetite. Though there were some that I couldn’t find, it just needs time for deep-seated searching. I’m planning on buying something to get me on in my music improvement.
So hope all goes well. Wish me luck guys!
Sexy Naughty Bitchy
It’s one lazy November 1. Or maybe it’s just me who’s lazy.
Anyway, I’m currently keeping in tune with this song by Tata Young from her I Believe album.
Sexy Naughty Bitchy
Tata Young
I pick all my skirts to be a little too sexy
Just like all of my thoughts they always get a bit naughty
When I’m out with my girls I always play a bit bitchy
Can’t change the way I am sexy naughty bitchy me
Chorus:
I’m the kind of girl that girls don’t like
I’m the kind that boys fantasize
I’m the kind that your momma and your daddy were afraid you’d turn out to be like
I may seem unapproachable but that’s only to the boys who don’t have the
Right approach or ride that makes a girl like me wanna hop in and roll
People think it’s intimidating when a girl is cool with her sexuality I’m a 180 to the stereotype girls like staying home and being innocent
[Chorus]
My mouth never takes a holiday
I always shock with the things I say
I was always the kid in school who turned up to each class bout an hour late and when it came to the guys I’d lay, I’d always pick the ones who won’t figure out that I am clearly a rebel to the idea of monogamy
People think it’s intimidating when a girl is cool with her sexuality I’m a 180 to the stereotype girls like staying home and being innocent
[Chorus]
Sexy… naughty… bitchy…me
People think it’s intimidating when a girl is cool with her sexuality I’m a 180 to the stereotype girls like staying home and being innocent
[Chorus]
I like all of my shorts to be a little too shortly
Unlike all of my guys I like them tall with money
I love all of my nights to end a little bit nasty
Can’t change the way I am sexy naughty bitchy me
I pick my skirts to be sexy
Just like my thoughts a bit naughty
When I’m out with my girls …bitchy
Can’t change I am
Sexy naughty bitchy me
The Middle
One song that perks me up in days that make me feel down in the dumps. The Middle by Jimmy Eat World in the album Bleed American. I love playing this as well in Rockband.
The Middle
Jimmy Eat World
Hey, don’t write yourself off yet
It’s only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just try your best, try everything you can.
And don’t you worry what they tell themselves when you’re away.
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
Hey, you know they’re all the same.
You know you’re doing better on your own, so don’t buy in.
Live right now.
Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for someone else.
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
Hey, don’t write yourself off yet.
It’s only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don’t you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say.
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
Hold Your Dream
I was thinking earlier on how a person, regardless of age, can still learn new things every day. There is always an endless supply of things to discover in the world, a source of wonderment in every nook and cranny awaiting its notice. Maybe because of its countlessness, people just direct their attention to those easily seen for their convenience. Most often, letting go of their dreams just to belong, to fit in, and to be on stable ground (financially).
There’s nothing wrong with that. I’m guesing that it gets the best in all of us to have a foothold in this fast-paced world. But, there are times, we revisit our dreams deeply hidden in the realms of our subconscious hoping to be reawakened.
Anyway, here’s one song from Fame the movie that I find very inspiring in some of my dark days. I got to watch it once with a few of my friends and I can say, if not for the lyrics, then the voices of the artists would truly amaze you. You can watch the video of the final performance in the movie here.
- Fame Movie Poster
Hold Your Dream
Fame Cast
Countless hours of learning more
Countless hours of knowing less
Can’t look behind you you have to look ahead
So many doubts running through your mind
All the excuses don’t have the time
All the rejection you have to leave behind
Leave it all behind
Hold your dreams
Don’t ever let it go
Be yourself
And let the world take notice
You’ll find strength
When people bring you down
They will see
If you will only, only believe
Someway, Somehow (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don’t give up now (Don’t give up)
Don’t be afraid to succeed (To succeed, yeah)
Someway, somehow (Come on, everybody)
The time is right now (It’s our time, yeah)
Don’t be afraid to succeed (To succeed, yeah! )
Hold your dreams
Don’t ever let it go
Be yourself
And let the world take notice
You’ll find strength
When people bring you down
They will see
If you will only, only believe.
St. Elmo’s Fire
I didn’t know that the instrumental piece I’ve been meaning to look for was a title I’ve browsed over for quite sometime. If it wasn’t for the primer of the concert of David Foster last night, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to wiki it and find out what it was.
So what am I talking about? It’s the love theme from “St. Elmo’s Fire“. I got the chance to listen to the David Foster along with Kenny G version. And I must say, it’s just soothing to the ears. I can’t describe exactly what feelings are evoke from me in hearing this song. I don’t know the story of St. Elmo’s Fire but the music is enough for me to be interested in watching the film. Maybe I’ll get a copy of it.
Anyway, if you want to listen to the music, click this 08 Love Theme from ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’.mp3“>link.
Misery
Here’s one song whose beat defies it’s lyrics. So upbeat.
Misery
Maroon 5
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
So scared of breaking it
But you won’t let it bend
And I wrote two hundred letters
I won’t ever send
Somehow it is cut so much
Deeper then they seem
You’d rather cover up
I’d rather let them be
So let me be
And I’ll set you free
[CHORUS]
I am in misery
There ain’t no other
Who can comfort me
Why won’t you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
I’m gonna get you back
Gonna get you back
Your salty skin and how
It mixes in with mine
The way it feels to be
Completely intertwined
It’s not that I didn’t care
It’s that I didn’t know
It’s not what I didn’t feel,
It’s what I didn’t show
So let me be
And I’ll set you free
[CHORUS]
I am in misery
There ain’t no other
Who can comfort me
Why won’t you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
I’m gonna get you back
Gonna get you back
Say your faith is shaken
You may be mistaken
You keep me wide awake and
Waiting for the sun
I’m desperate and confused
So far away from you
I’m getting here
Don’t care where I have to go
Why do you do what you do to me, yeah
Why won’t you answer me, answer me yeah
Why do you do what you do to me yeah
Why won’t you answer me, answer me yeah
[CHORUS]
I am in misery
There ain’t no other
Who can comfort me
Why won’t you answer me?
Your silence is slowly killing me
Girl you really got me bad
You really got me bad
I’m gonna get you back
Gonna get you back
You can watch the video here.
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