music list: jazz.

i found this list in my notes app in my ipod. this one was dated 11may2009. i suddenly remember that i was supposed to research about jeff club and download his songs but i guess i didn’t find time to do so. 

here goes my list:

1.    grand central 2007

2.    temptation 2005

3.    soul sessions 2003

4.    do it again 2002

5.    dangerous curves 2000

6.    out of the blue 1999

7.    nightlife 1997

8.    naked city 1996

9.     avenue blue 1994

10.           unspoken words 1988

i had grown to love the sound of jazz when i first watch “that thing you do.” the unique combination of percussion and wind instruments relaxes me. the sound is so pure that you can hear clearly each shift in notes.   i have in my playlist idris muhammad, kenny g, maxim and vanessa mae.  i will write another entry to review and share if jeff club’s a treasure or not. ",)

knowledge is power.

ignorance of the law excuses no one.  and as a matter of argument, ignorance is no excuse at all.  more so, if one refuses to learn.

what am i getting at? it is as simple as trying to know and understand things before complaining.  know the reason behind the circumstances before passing on judgments.  and truth be told, a wise man makes full use of his faculties before opening his mouth.

i’m writing this not to disparage anyone.  i, myself, sometimes fell victim to this vicious trap.  who hasn’t? but if ignorance becomes the reason of not being informed, you are depriving yourself of your rights and the opportunity to act intelligibly on things of greater importance.

love begets love.  so does knowledge.

food trip, laugh trip.

a good way to end a stressful work night is to hang out with good friends and share a good meal and laugh.  around 13 of us from the office trooped to chic-boy in jupiter street to celebrate the promotion of two of my colleagues.
chic-boy’s menu is mostly lutong-buhay, the ambiance is very relaxed and the service is good.  this upscale carinderia is not in the least out-of-place considering that it is located along the rows of pricier restaurants.
beer-drinking customers are seated outside—alfresco dining, but my colleague was able to persuade them to sit us inside.
all of us were rolling with laughter after a hearty meal and several buckets of beer.  we attracted quite a handful of glaring eyes because of this.  the group winded down a bit after the food servers approached our table. it was just about time to go anyway, so we decided to finish the remaining bottles outside.  it’s not a friday night but it felt like weekend because i had so much fun. two thumbs up to chic-boy!
:-)

me as seen by me.

the more i write down things about myself, the more i realize how unusual some of my habits really are.

i sleep with my eyeglasses on. i stack all my pens’ tips up.  i use only blue-inked pen. i always write on lower case.  i rarely eat fish dishes not prepared by my mother. i pour sauce or dips over rice.  i write down dates of when i started using something. i leave shoe boxes behind whenever i buy a pair.  would you like to know more? lol!

some of these i’m aware of, most not.  it’s a force of habit i guess.  but i sometimes feel embarrassed and get conscious if somebody notices.

september, september, september!

this month is special not only because it officially signals the onset of the christmas season but more so, it’s my birthday month!

i have never outgrown my excitement for any upcoming birthday despite me having a handful. don’t ask my age, please! lol!

i think fate was on my side when i was born on the last day of the month. imagine, i have the entire month for anticipation and preparation and my birthday at month end to perfectly cap september.

how good can it get?!

a birthday surprise is not a must but is definitely welcomed.  my birthday wishlist continues to grow and will forever be insatiable but a warm birthday greeting will mean so much more. for all my quirkiness, i’m not that different from everybody else.

nowablogger is now singing the happy birthday song to self! lol!