Its Oton Central Elementary School Recognition Day and I attended the program with my beau. His 2 younger brothers got honors and awards - which I think runs in their blood. His Mom showed me his collection of medals and ribbons which made me feel a bit of shame for myself. I wasn't much of an achiever.☺

I went to their home and got to meet his family. Well, my innate shyness, quietness, and "reserved" attitude and aura showed off.hihihih As I've said, its innate.lol

I also took a rest and slept there to attend their celebration in the afternoon - or shall I say, evening. I think I've slept for less than 4 hours which makes me feel so sleepy right now.

I have received these pix from my friend through email. I was just amazed on how each country has their own "vruuum" style. Though we just have to bear with some exaggeration here. . . :D

Italy

Indonesia

Malaysia

Germany

Hongkong

China

Korea

Philippines

Ok, this is going to be longer than usual. My body is still aching because of the rides and the stresses and the. .hmm excitement? weeeh :D

We made it to bora last weekend. We had doubts of not going to be able to make it but we did! We didn't plan the details of the trip because we usually fail on that. We're good on last-minute-things so we just planned on going there and schedule it whenever Bamboo's going to have a concert there. Fortunately, they were scheduled on April 29, so at least we've seen hopes. Strongest motivation? BAMBOO! yeah, rock n' roll! heheh plus, we had a bonus sponge cola and (MY) Epy. :D

First things first:

1. Cottage/Room. We didn't have cheaper room or cottage to stay. Thank God, nong junior couldn't resist our charms and agreed for us 4 to stay in one room for PhP 2,000.00.

2. Smart Event Venue. We thought of going to swim at the beach but in our hearts, we were excited about the concert that we ended up looking for the venue. So it's there at the station one. A bit far from our location but still, "walking distance" heheh!

3. Sponge Cola. Yael's on full performance level that when I held his hand, couldn't get it off and had to shake it hard. waaah!

Here's a sneak peek. . .



4. Aftermath of Sponge Cola. We were really satisfied with Yael that we could still feel the intensity. We were still energetic to take pix even though we still haven't had enough sleep since we stepped out of the office that morning.

5. Transfer videos and images. We had to prepare for Bamboo so we had to find an internet cafe to transfer our pix and the videos. On our way, we saw Ira at Hey Jude! waaaah I can feel the intensity for the night's big event. Anyways, what a bad luck for us! Didn't have electricity power that morning. .

6. Henna Tattoo. While worrying for the electricity power, we stopped by a henna tattoo stand to get ourselves tattooed. Met Dan the botmen, sugar and mai of Boracay Republic and Sweet, the pretty Astig Girl.

my STELLAR tattoo ^_^

7. Just after getting tattooed, the power came back and we went to the internet cafe to transfer the files. So there, the cp is now ready for the main event. hekhekhek

8. Banana Boat Ride. After lunch, we prepared for the banana boat ride of our lives! This is the reason of our arms aching until now.

On our way back to the room, we saw Bamboo!!!!!!!!!! waaaah I felt so weak that I wanted to faint! He's having his lunch with Pancho at the restaurant beside Hey Jude.

9. Skim Boarding. Time to try Skim Boarding. Well, I just slid and fell twice in front of the crowd but still didn't fully learn the art of Skim Boarding. It was fun and tiring though.

10. BAMBOO! Now preparing for the main event. Upon arriving, we had to settle for the perfect spot. At first, we managed to go to the front side until it drizzled. As MY EPY has pointed out, the rain was a blessing. Yes it was because the people at the center stood up while we went at the front despite the drizzle. So I had a closer look at my EPY :D

After a number of games and other performances, the time came for the main event! waaaah Bamboo na!!!!!!!! Killing in the name! The aching arms and legs were ignored. My BOO was in front of me doing his trademark moves and stylish singing. His bandmates, Ira, Nathan, and Vic were still incomparable as ever!

Waaah! Because of over excitement, I wasn't able to save the last part of their performance. It was pretty interesting where he ended up the show singing, "Di Matatapos" many times even after they were all gone off the stage. Haaay. .Bamboo you really rocked me! grrrr

The Bora trip was overwhelming that I love to go back there. But thinking twice, I think it was Bamboo who made it so overwhelming.

Acknowledgment:
Nang Anne - our main contact at Bora
Nang Anne Sarale - for the referral of the room
Nong Junior - for the room and for giving us a discount
Nong Jake - for the entrance at the Jetty Port
Dan and the other man - for the bonus tattoo
Christian - for the photos :D
Phyce and company - for the skim boarding tutorial
Epy - for making my heart beat faster
BAMBOO - for making making my summer damn hot! you rock!
GOD - for making these all a reality

P.S.
So, it was not just One Rock Summer Night after all. . ;)

The first time I saw this newly-painted church at my hometown, Roxas City, I was, hmm. .shocked(?) to see the color. I think this is just the first time I saw a Roman Catholic Church in this color and structure. I don't know what to say first. But I really found it destructing that I even have to put it here in my blog.

But when I came back and took this picture, well, it looked clean though despite its color. The church is now being renovated. I don't know if this is somehow connected to the election season. With the past history of snakes coming out from the ceiling of the church, I daresay it badly needs renovation.

On the 28th of January will be the celebration of the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City. For the past 2 years, Bamboo was the main event (at least for me) of the Festival, sponsored by a Telecommunications Company. The concert has been usually held on a saturday night just before the Dinagyang at Sarabia Manor Hotel. Since last year, before they had their concert at Pier 16 last August 31, 2006, I've been waiting for Dinagyang because I was expecting they'd come. But I've found out that they'll be having a concert tour in Australia just in time for the Dinagyang. Waaah! All the adrenaline rush I had was gone! I somehow don't care for the festival anymore. For me, Dinagyang means Bamboo!

But that's not the climax for it all! Just recently, their Australian tour has been rescheduled due to Australian visa and immigration delay. Waaaaah! If only this was foreseen, they could have been here. So now we might just be visiting the "container ban" with the sign "welcome eversun."

Now, nemixx told me that she heard there will be a surprise band on sunday, 27th. We have been joking (and half hoping) that it might be Bamboo. Hahah or maybe it could be "eversun." Makes sense, why would there be a sign at the "container ban," welcoming eversun?lol Maybe they could have put "eversun joins dinagyang '07."