SURREAL

And here I go again… ranting… I guess it is contagious or it might be an epidemic waiting to burst… haha! Or my life is just full of crap lately thus the crappy attitude… haha! Not to mention a severe headache throbbing in my head… I feel nauseous! And my hyperacidity kicking in! Rarr! This is not my day!

SURREAL (mic night)

We went to the album launch of Migs, one of Raphii’s buddies last Friday. Yup! Miguel Escueta, the one who brought us hits like “Falling Away” and “Isipin”. It was held at Eastwood Plaza and of course we were there to support him. He may or may not know us but we went there to give him some support. In total fairness, he’s a really good artist. He writes his own songs and makes his own music. And his songs are great too! He also sang cover songs of Coldplay and even brought the house down with Mr. Brightside!  We all sang along! It was so much fun!

Although the weather wasn’t that cooperative, still the show must go on! He gave out a total performance and even went ballistic with his last song! That gave us all a laugh! Haha!

Right after the show, we went backstage to congratulate the rock star. With Raphii and his friends leading the way, we congratulated him for a job well done. In return, he gave each of us girls a peck on the cheek, and I could instantly feel Joyce blushing! Haha! After that moment, we (Joyce and I) caught each others’ eye and mouthed the word – “SURREAL!” Mind you, we weren’t really that close with Migs, I guess he was just exuberant at that very moment. Joyce intends to buy his album and have it personally signed by Migs himself. Haha! Surreal!

Then we went to Temple to show some support as well to Kass, another friend of Raphii who’ll be spinning at the bar. Unfortunately, when we got there, Kass’ spinning performance already transpired. So we just grabbed some food and caught up with the latest buzz. We then proceeded inside Temple to party! And we did party! We danced the night away! It was so much fun! Who would have known that Tammy and Roselle had exceptional dancing skills?! Haha! We had so much fun! And the boys (Raphii’s friends) were already wasted from all the booze they kept on taking! Haha!

Temple was okay but the DJ sucked! I mean, his songs or remixes weren’t jiving with each other! Duh?! But we danced anyway since there wasn’t anything to do… it was fun! We adjourned at almost 3am.

SURREAL (encore)

A month ago I was invited to be a part of SMART’s new commercial, with my very own boss volunteering me for the job. Since it was our client, I really couldn’t say no so I agreed. It was a new experience, acting… yup! With just a short line to deliver, it took me several takes to really get it! Ad there was this exuding emotions through your eyes… I was like… what?! Damn! After that, there was a photo shoot! Damn! What in the world?! Mind you, I’m really not a model or an actor… I am rather not good at those things! But I smiled anyway, faking it and all that stuff! Acting happy and laughing like a mad person! Haha! So it was a challenge to pull it off.

Just last week, a friend of mine sent me an SMS telling me that she just saw the commercial! Damn! I wasn’t able to catch it on tv so I didn’t know how to react. All she said was that I was really pretty and it was close up (like my face filled the screen)! Haha! Until Saturday, my friends back in Naga kept on sending me messages, asking me if I was the one in the commercial. So I said yes. Haha! I got good feedback from my friends and it was flattering! Still I was not able to see it yet. I even told my relatives and they kept on teasing me that I might not be actually on camera instead I was situated behind the camera! Haha! Good one! Night time came and we were all watching PBB on tv… the commercial flashed on screen and I was like, “Hey! That’s me on TV!” ; and they were like, “That’s you on TV!”

Surreal!!! I didn’t get to pay much attention to it because it took a while to sink in! There it was… the SMART commercial! I look skinny on tv though! Damn! And my family were really happy, specially my mom! So proud of her daughter! Haha! Even my dad! They instantly told our relatives that I was indeed in the commercial! Haha! Talk about breaking news!!!

Sunday came and more friends inquired if I was really the one in the commercial! Haha! They can’t believe it! Haha!!! They were like asking for my autograph! Damn! It was just a one-time thing! It’s not that of a big a deal! But I guess to some, it is…

SURREAL (aftermath)

Tuesday came and I’m off to work… my co-workers still can’t get enough of it and asked if I was the one in the commercial… again, it’s not a big deal! They were like: “Artistahin ka na!”, “Pahingi ng autograph!”, “Talaga? May commercial ka na?!”

What?! Rarr!!! I found myself the subject of every joke there is! Very good!! But it’s okay. It will pass… but they do love to tease me! Rarr!!! Some still cannot believe that I was a part of the commercial, some are now looking forward to catch it on tv! They can’t believe it because I’m usually in “autistic mode” at the office! With my table situated at the corner, I’d love to be invisible! To live in my own world where I am actually at peace with myself… music is my refuge! I love it! Meaning, I don’t talk much unless I have to… so there you go… a glimpse at my life at the work place.

Yesterday I was able to read Joyce’s blog about the album launch of Migs! Haha! Can’t help but laugh! She made a rather vivid narration of the recent event. Do check it out at her blog site: joycerica.i.ph

And now I am stuck… Is there still hope that things will get better at the office? I’d like to believe so… but with the rate things are going, this might be a hopeless case…  too bad!