Monday, December 31, 2007

So this is the new year.. (2007: a look back)

In a few hours, we will be saying adieu to 2007 and hello 2008. This blog will be on it's first year anniversary once January comes. And just like what i have been doing in my other blog, i'll be posting a year in recap; a first here in points of interests.

And so we rewind to...

January - Points of interests was born. The purpose of this blog is for me to post reviews on albums, games, movies, anything that is interesting. Also, January marked up as a new year to start on 2007 (well, 2006 kinda sucked in one way or another for me but it all sums up to the unforgettable event that happened in December of 2006)

February - The mother of someone dearest to me passed away on valentines day. How sad for her, i was there to comfort her in any way i can. Guess valentines day would mean another thing to me. Also, i reconciled with some whom i thought i would never hear again. This had got to be 1 good thing for me.

March - Month of graduations.... err wait, i already graduated way back in 2006. :)

April - This was the time when Anino Games (the company where i work) employees invaded the island of Puerto Galera. This was the time when some of us got to know much abut each other. One cool summer.

May - Election period. We were bombarded with too much advertisements on the boob tube. Also, the most talked about 3rd album of Linkin Park was released on this month.

June - Word Archery demo from Anino Games was released and was entered in the 2nd Annual Indie Game Developer Showcase. Kudos to ed and team supreme for a job well done (why? read on) Also, lineup changes were happening in the office. Why? to seek out opportunities abroad. Also, i was at the wedding of my favorite uncle (I was their best man! yeah!)

July - Nothing much happened.. steady month

August - The month i have been waiting for... my birthday. Also, this was the month wherein i set my foot on stage again in a band (yipee) i was once a part of a band called We kick ass for the lord. One memorable month. My birthday was approaching and playing again in a band? coolness. Oh and i got me an electric guitar for my birthday.

September - Switchfoot came here in manila. The concert was rockin' great! Also, met some new friends that were part of the official club here in the Philippines. This was also the month when i gave a talk about careers in my sanctuary, the grounds of De La Salle - DasmariƱas.

October - Pupil's sophomore album came out this month. Surprisingly, it's still spinning in my cd player up till now. One good example of a follow-up album. Also, i, together with luna and kim (my officemates) went to "iyak na u, iyak na me, iyak na us" gig at saguijo. Twisted Halo came in to play. Coolness!

November - The desperate housewives issue came out. Racist as the filipino people shouted in angst. Also, the month wherein someone dear to me lost another person in her life. i have to be there by her side, make her feel better and rest assured that as long as im with her, i'll make everything alright. in other news
around this month, we received the news that word archery placed 2nd in the contest.

December - Christmas month. Just like last 2006, December was the month for me? why? This was the month when Stereolalas was born, I was fascinated with Angels and Airwaves, i danced again after a long period of time, My internet speed was upgraded, I got my PSP, but on top of those, the time i spent again with her. She really could be my angel, and im hoping that this would never end...

and so as i looked back on the past year, It has been a rollercoater year for me. But what matters most is that, im thankful i've managed to survive that year.

Looking towards 2008 and more years to come!

Happy New Year everyone!

Announcement for next year











What: Death Cab for Cutie night 2: So this is the new year

When: January 5, 2008

Where: Route 196 @ Katipunan Ave., Blueridge Village, Quezon City


Who will be performing:
  • ciudad
  • the dorques
  • day one movement
  • musical o
  • shoulder state
  • spazzkid
  • stereolalas
  • twin lobster
What time will it be starting:
9:30pm till 3am the next day

Why am i plugging this event on my blog? well, the new band im in right now called "Stereolalas" will be playing on the said event. It will be our debut gig, perfect to start the year 2008.

See you guys there. Alot of awesome bands will also be playing on the event.



Monday, December 24, 2007

Short but sweet

Just a simple post to you guys out there. Merry Christmas though technically, from where i am right now it's still 30 mins before twelve midnight, let me be the first one to greet you guys and girls a merry christmas.

Friday, December 21, 2007

Call Of Duty 4.... Online

Came across this banner on the server i've been playing online. Thanks to Killswitch for the info:




Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Umbrella..ella..ella...ei...ei..ei...

Yup, the tile says it all. What's with this song anyway? Haha! Here are some versions of it... enjoy!

Heres the original version by Rhianna


And here are some "other versions"


Vanilla Sky: (Note: i liked the arrangement; not the video)



Mandy moore version:



Lillasyster's version - The metal version:



Plain white T's version:


ok so that's it... i know there ares till more cover versions of this song from different artists and they all sing

"under my umbrella... ella... ella.. ei... ei... "

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

On the 11th day of christmas....

Already around 2 weeks before christmas. Busy shoppers everywhere, buying themselves presents and new dresses... what have i been up to?

* Wanted to buy either the Assassins Creed Altair figurine or the RC mini copter (battery operated) yah i know, you might say that i have a childish taste inside me. Well, they both look cool and fun to play with..

* Currently in a band (this time, a new lineup) had the first practice and it feels good. There was chemistry, there was harmony. heheh! and thus Stereo Lalas were born. ^_^

* A new 160 gig hard drive is now installed n m pc. Mwah! alot of space...

* Recently upgraded to 812kbps internet connection. Finally, freedom from 128! woohoo!

* The dance for the christmas party was over! check out luna's blog for pictures

* Currently addicted to blacking out the friction from death cab for cutie. I don't know why? maybe the drum beat? coolness

* Started watching How i met your mother season 3.

* Heroes season 2 ended. Damn strike! we want more. we can't wait till september 2008. a very looong wait.

* Everything is falling into place. hope this one continues. Mwah!

* Reached level 46 at Call of Duty 4.

* Change of future plans... maybe... we'll see...

Meanwhile, i love the drumset of this guy. He's playing my fave track on the first Angels and Airwaves album. Enjoy!!