♪♫ DO-RE-MI ♪♫

I was quickly browsing my Facebook this morning when I randomly hopped upon Flights "R" Us Travel and Tours page.  They are selling discounted tickets for The Sound of Music Manila, which is currently being played at the Resorts World Manila.  I checked out the poster and among the names I recognized were Chris Villonco, Audie Gemora, Pinky Amador, Pinky Marquez, and Debra Liz.  The ticket prices seem to be very reasonable (VIP for PhP2000 - original price).  I mean, if I remember it right, the F4 in Manila ticket prices were sold for more than PhP2000, and yet a lot still came to the concert to listen to Dao Ming Xi and his gang's songs with lyrics that Filipinos couldn't even properly pronounce.  So, if you think about it, PhP2000 is very much worth it to spend in support of the local artists, right?  Your LSS (last song syndrome) will at least either be "Doe a deer a female deer..." or "When the dog bites, when the bee stings..." and not "Oh baby, baby, My baby baby, Wo jue bu neng shi qu ni..."  LOL.  

Speaking of The Sound of Music, two years ago, Vince and I watched the Canadian production at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. As part of his birthday treat to me, Vince bought us tickets to the said musical.  The role of Maria was chosen by the public through a television talent show, "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" which was co-produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The lead role went to Elicia Mackenzie, but it was her alternate, Janna Polzin, who Vince and I saw performed.  Overall, the production was fabulous - the actors/actresses were great, and the props/set were amazing. I've seen the movie and the cartoon version a lot of times but never really saw it in theatre until then.

Early this year, Vince and I saw another musical called, "In The Heights" at the Hershey Theatre. Interestingly, I read in Wikipedia that there had also been a Filipino production of this award winning musical, and casted Nyoy Violante for the lead role, Usnavi. Apparently, it ran for a limited engagement from September 02 to 18, 2011 but will return to Manila in March 2012.  The story revolved around the characters' lives in the New York City Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights, Manhattan.  The play featured Hispanic culture particularly the importance of family and friends expressed through lively Latino music and grooves in a modern Western setting.  Considering how the Spaniards contributed greatly to traditional Filipino values, I'm pretty sure that Filipinos would be able to relate well with "In The Heights."

Musical plays and theatrical shows are very entertaining forms of arts.  I think every once in a while it's good to have a break from the boob tube and reels and indulge yourself into pure talent without the cheese of showbiz ;)  And for the record, I just want to make it clear that I have nothing against F4; in fact, I think Vaness is the cutest of them all, because he can speak English and he had a Filipina teacher.  Hehe!

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My share for:

Gently they fall,

Slowly they fill,

Like an outburst from a soft squeeze.

They kissed my lips,

They touched my nose,

From my eyes they slept and rolled down my cheeks.

My fingers felt their dampness,

My hands tried to contain their fullness

With a heart of such heaviness!

Slowly they cease, 

Gently they heed,

Leaving the remnants of mist.

~ TEARS ~

by: Yours Truly

♪♫ I FEEL PRETTY ♪♫

 Thanks, Vince, for making me feel pretty all the time :)

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I FEEL PRETTY

from West Side Story

I feel pretty
Oh so pretty
I feel pretty and witty and gay
And I pity
Any girl who isn't me today.

I feel charming
Oh so charming
It's alarming how charming I feel
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe I'm real.

See the pretty girl in that mirror there?
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face
Such a pretty dress
Such a pretty smile
Such a pretty me!

I feel stunning
And entrancing
Feel like running
And dancing for joy
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy

I feel pretty
Oh so pretty
That the city should give me its key
A committee
Should be organized to honour me

I feel dizzy
I feel sunny
I feel fizzy and funny and fine
And so pretty
Miss America can just resign

See the pretty girl in that mirror there
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face
Such a pretty dress
Such a pretty smile
Such a pretty me!

I feel stunning
And entrancing
Feel like running and dancing for joy
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy.

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SWEET NOTHING

DELILAH: "Who is in your heart tonight?" ♥

HIM: You.

HER: How about tomorrow?

HIM: For the rest...

HER: Of the month?

HIM: Of time.

DELILAH: "Slow down and love someone with Delilah." ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

~ I love you Vince ~

THE BRIDE

Her scent fills the cathedral air,
Her trailing dress sweeps the aisle,
Her lovely face beneath the veil,
Her groom awaits with a proud smile.

HAIKU

Winter wind blew cold
As our lips met
One sweet night
Beneath the lamp post.

DIALOGUE

You asked me what could be better:
Than kissing you,
Than holding you,
Than feeling you ?
It did not take me long to answer: YOU.

SLUMBER

I plea to you, my faithful friend:
Come down now and be with me,
Play with my senses and wrap my body,
Filling my thoughts with such sweet trend.

Be not elusive, I beg of you
Not now, oh dear, share me your mercy
Tease me if you wish, just refresh me anew
For your absence makes my mind so weary.

And when you do, please go deep
With this great craving I have, I can only concede
My pillows, my sheets, a comfort zone is all I need
To welcome you, my comrade, good night sleep.