New Age Rock

Franco, dubbed as "Filipino Rock Supergroup", is composed of Franco Reyes of Inyo, Gabby Alipe of Urbandub, Buwi Meneses of Parokya Ni Edgar, Ocho Toleran of Queso, and JanJan Mendoza of Urbanub.

Sun, Pine, Sand

Capones Island

Anawangin Cove

Anawangin Cove, where the pine and the beach meet

Where's this at? Philippines love.

I still smell the salty sea air.

When and where could be the next beach destination for me? Hmmmm..... Summer's not yet over!

A Call To Arms

"There's no point to keep your head face down, when all we see, and know,
and feel is temporary. Spread your arms to keep your head held high,
Good things are better taken in the less you notice."



Urbandub's 2nd single from the album, The Apparition

Love Stoned

Photo taken by Jen Vidanes using Canon 500D

What If(s)

It's been a while. I've been so busy--busy going out, squandering my money, and having fun. I never really thought of what to do in my life. Then it just hit me. I'm turning 24 and here I am, sitting and practically doing nothing. Whenever friends ask my age, I'm proud to say I'm 23. Can I just stay 23 for life? I mean, turning 1 year older doesn't hurt so bad but the sound of 24 doesn't really sound good to me. It's like when I wake up one day, I am 30 and then in just a blink of an eye, I'm 40. It really scares me. I haven't done something worthwhile in my life. My resources are limited and I know I've got to do something about it but I just can't. It's sad to know that these words are coming out of my mind. If only... if only...

Who's to blame? Sometimes its hard for me to consider who's to blame. Life is unfair--I get it. I can't say I have everything I need. I'm still lucky but there's something missing. What could've I done before that I should'nt have done? Maybe when I said yes, I should've said no instead. Instead of being 30 minutes late, I should've been 30 minues early. Will i still be caught up in this dilemna? No matter what, I can't change things. It's just the way they are. I can't give up now. Not now, there's so much ahead of me. With God's grace, He will show me. I know He will..

Dear God,

Don't give up on me now. By the way... Thank
you for giving me another year. It's not that
I'm not grateful for it, I am, I really am. I'm just
asking for one thing, be with me. Give me strength
to keep up with what's in store for me, and to help
me to get through all of this. You've given me this
life and I wouldn't waste it for nothing. I've dreamed
and wondered a lot what could've been, yet, you
gave me this obstacles because you know I won't
give up. I've been strong for years and it is because
of you. You gave me the reason to be strong. You
gave me my family and friends, all those who've
touched my life, and all who'll I meet someday. And
so I pray, that you send all your angels to watch over
them, and keep them safe at all times. That's all I
would ask for on my special day.

Amen.

Age is an issue of mind over matter.
If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
~Mark Twain

Second to None

This video was shot from my Canon Digital Camera last August 30, 2008. I was so excited because it was my first time to witness Urbandub perform live. Sorry for the unsteady takes and the close-ups, 'cause I really admire them specially Gabby Alipe. The videos were also incomplete since my camera ran out of power.

4th Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival


Guillotine, First Single from their 4th Album, Under Southern Lights.
Sorry for the poor shot...

Shadows

I received an email from a good friend of mine and it made my day. True and Good friends are hard to find. The one who sent me this is definitely the number 1 of my number ones.

I love you friends. You know who you are.

There comes a point in your life when you realize who really matters,
who never did, and who always will.
-Unknown