Gary V. Live at 25 - The Repeat

Now, this is what a concert is all about! After 25 years, Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano still hasn't lost his performing skills. If you want to be entertained, his concerts are a definite must watch. I heard he's going on a hiatus after this repeat concert, he probably need that rest. I got tired just watching him dance and sing and perform with all his heart on stage!

I went to this concert after a concert in Seoul (just a few weeks back) of a very popular Korean boyband, Big Bang. And the fans there were all so loud and the show was good. But sadly, we were seated quite far back that I can hear the fans screaming together with the super loud audio from the stage. Needless to say, my ears were ringing after the concert. So I came to Gary's concert not expecting anything that would exceed that because I know Pinoy fans are not as loud.

And I'm not disappointed! I enjoyed the concert entirely because I was able to listen to the songs. The numbers were balanced from dance to mellow to spiritual (it's not a Gary V. concert without the spiritual songs). And I loved it!

There were guests one after another, from bands (Itchyworms, Sugar Free, Gary's son's rock band), female singers (Rachel Ann Go, Yeng Constantino, Karylle), Gary's kids (never absent from his concerts), and Martin Nievera! They hinted that they could be having a concert in September together! I wouldn't want to miss that one!!!

Wish Come True!

Like my previous post about Europe, I posted a picture of Eiffel tower at the start of the year, wishing I'll be able to see it in person in 2008. With God's grace, I did!

For year 2009, I posted another picture I got from the net, a picture of a ski resort in South Korea. I really wanted to experience winter and be able to ski at least once in my life. And to experience it in Korea, a country that I really wanted to visit would be wonderful!

And again with God's goodness, I did! I went to South Korea for a tour and the picture I'm posting now is one I captured myself with my cam when we went on a ski trip last January 27, 2009. I cannot thank the Lord enough for granting me my wishes. I can only serve Him the best way I could, and continually pray that every effort I exert will be for His glory.

To God be all the Glory! A Wonderful 2009 to everyone! ^^

[JDorama] Gokusen 3

Title: Gokusen 3
Genre: School
Episodes: 11
Air date: April to June 2008
Cast:

Nakama Yukie - as Yamaguchi Kumiko or Yankumi, the tough high school teacher of class 3D.

Summary:

Just like the previous Gokusen drama, this one still revolves around 3D, the worst class in a not so good high school. The drama tells of their stories and how they changed to better individuals.

I watch so many school dramas that I don't think I would still like this one. But I guess old habits are hard to change. I do love happy endings and this time is no different. The story is very common and probably not for the choosy ones. If you're a drama fan that had been watching dramas for years, and looking for interesting new dramas to watch, this is probably not for you. This is for thost who just want to sit back and not think at all. It's simple and straight to the point.

Watch online >> Gokusen 3 w/ English subtitles

Rating: 7/10

[JDorama] Sapuri

Title: Sapuri / Suppli
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 11
Air date: July to September 2006
Cast:

Ito Misaki - as Fuji Minami, the 28 year old successful office executive in an advertising company.

Kamenashi Kazuya - as Ishida Yuya, the part time worker in the same advertising company.

Summary:

Ito Misaki is a career woman. She is very devoted to her work at the expense of her love life. Then came Yuya in her life. He's young, irresponsible and happy go lucky, definitely not for Misaki. But they just seem to be entwined together that their lives cannot be separated inspite of other people interested in them.

I liked this series basically because of it's work place setting. I guess I can say that I can relate. My life had always revolved around the work place after I graduated from college. It also gives hope to career women who devoted their lives to work, that no love seem to come to their lives anymore.

I should be giving better review but I watched this series a few months ago and lots of other series came after it that my memory of this drama is blurry already. I was too busy that I didn't get the time to write a review sooner. But I do specifically remember that I was surprised to have actually enjoyed watching the drama. It was good and entertaining.

Watch online >> Sapuri w/ English subtitles

Rating: 8/10

Mandela's 8 Lessons of Leadership

1. Courage is not the absence of fear - it's inspiring others to move beyond it

2. Lead from the front - but don't leave your base behind

3. Lead from the back - and let others believe they are in front

4. Know your enemy - and learn about his favorite sport

5. Keep your friends close - and your rivals even closer

6. Appearances matter - and remember to smile

7. Nothing is black or white

8. Quitting is leading too

credits: time magazine