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488. learn the tricks of fire

Saturday last week, I watched Up Dharma Down perform at Saguijo. It's great to see another Filipino band gain its well-deserved recognition in the Asian music industry.

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The band is great at performing live (despite being short of a bassist on last week's performance) --- merging electronic, pop & post rock. Their music is best described as "experimental", enough for them to reach international shores. I also like how their creativity is not limited to their music; from what I'm seeing, they surely give reasonable amount of time to write poetic lyrics and execute good music videos.

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Here are some of my favorites:

We Give in Sometimes (Japanese-inspired video, love the graphics!)

Learn the tricks of fire
And wash yourself with it

Taya (Notice the play of lights)

Kagabi
Di matapos-tapos ang
Nobelang nabuo sa mumunting isipan 'ko

Pag-Agos (Not your usual traffic scene)

Kailan ang huling unos?

Sana (Video-Game inspired)

Wala na bang makakapantay at di na ba dapat pang maghintay
Ako lang ba ang nagkasala?
Kumakapit sa natitirang sana.

487. isang tomasinong paskuhan (one thomasian christmas)

A bit behind posting, yes..but it's never too late for aesthetic pleasure:

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18 December 2009, UST Paskuhan*

(click to zoom)

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Dancing of Lights at the UST Main Building.

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Giant Christmas Tree situated at the Grandstand

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Inside the UST Main Building lies a wide array of historic culture (where the Museum is, as well).

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More of Christmas art decors around the University.

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One of the highlights is the 15-minute fireworks display.

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Counting down to 2011, wherein UST celebrates its 400 years as the Royal Pontifical University in the Philippines.

I graduated from UST back in 2003, with a degree in Business Administration... and look where I am now! Lolz. I guess, that part of my study is applied in doing special projects and handling people at work. (In case you're still wondering, I'm a graphic designer/ photographer, career-wise)

It is always good to look back at a part of my history. Lots of great memories here in my Alma Mater, which never fails to bring back that certain "school spirit" in me. Now that UST is nearing its 400th year, it gives me something to look forward to --- can't wait to be a part of it!

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*An annual tradition held during December -- filled with activities, programs and free food. It showcases Thomasian talents, alongside reminiscing of events that transpired during the school year. The event officially jumpstarts Christmas break, a two-three week holiday for UST Faculty and Students. It officially ends with a 15-minute fireworks display.

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Happy Holidays to you, your family, friends and neighbors from all of us at Vox.
See you in 2010!

486. no emotions lately

(...which I think is a good thing these days.)

okay so yeah

I didn't do a very good job of maintaining that music vox, did I?
It's okay though. I've built an entirely new site from scratch, and I've ported all the old music posts from this blog as well as the djfstop vox over to it, complete with download links for the music, and new entries too. You should really go check it out.

www.fstopdj.com

485. stuff happens when you go public.

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C'est tout.

484. i got shot

My friend/co-photographer took these images Thursday last week.

He took a lot, but here are some samples:

Looking down...

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It was fun doing the photo shoot, but I'd really rather be behind the lens :-)
I'm more comfortable taking my photos at home, thank you very much.
(And with a timer too!)

But who knows?! I did get the hang of it!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
A CHEERIO CHRISTMAS & A BLISSFUL NEW YEAR!!!