Last Saturday, I was able to watch The Script's concert here in Manila. It was all of a sudden because Friday night, I won this fan art contest by Manila Concert Scene. I was actually shocked that I won because I thought someone already won and my entry didn't stood a chance. Instead of worrying how I won, I just enjoyed the moment because I won two patron tickets!!!!! And that's quite a steal! I brought my friend Janina (who basically asked to join in the first place) and we had a fun night.Our seats were really close to the stage. Well, it was basically in front of the barricade so I can't complain how wonderful are seats were.
Stepped into a black hole yesterday
I was getting lost in Milky Way
I opened my eyes and then I saw your face
You opened your hand
and said we’ll find a way
That’s when you looked at the stars and told me
I wanna live in outer space
where all the rocket ships fly
to billions of places
The cosmos is calling out my name
I wanna live in outer space
where all of Saturn rings shine
like rainbows in ways
that the Northern Lights light like a flame
like how looking in your eyes keeps me sane
Planets keep on turning senselessly
While we all try to get rid of gravity
But as they’re wasting their time,
we find shelter in the stars
Both believing we can fly
to the moon and beyond
Grab a satellite string and pull me
Ourselves The Elves is one of my favorite local indie bands. Please do support them! You can find them on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.
Of course, this is based on my personal choice, but I'm more than willing to share to everyone my music taste. A lot of people would think that OPM is a dying industry. It's all about the looks or who has the biggest fan base to sell a record. No sugar coating, but yes, like one of those acclaimed teen queens of this generation whose entire album was sung in off tune. I can't emphasize anymore how monotonous her voice is. But hey, for the past weeks I've been listening to nothing but OPM. You'll be surprised how great is the local indie scene. It's like one of those drugs you can't get enough off and here are some of my favorite drugs:
1. In Darkness by TheSunManager
I love this song so much. I fell in love the first time I heard it. The song is smooth and relaxing yet powerful. Whenever I'm commuting and just trying to relax after a long day, I always listen to this song. April Hernandez aka TheSunManager is truly a talented musician! This is one of the best indie folk songs I've heard in my entire life.
2. I Wouldn't Mind by Ourselves The Elves
Ah this song.. this song makes me feel that it's okay to fall in love. It makes me feel that I wanna slow dance with someone while holding a beer in my one hand and other one is in that someone's heart. It's sweet and beautiful, just like love.
3. Pretty Car by B.P. Valenzuela
This is B.P.'s new single from her new EP The Neon Hour! To be honest, I didn't instantly fell in love with her music, but it was totally something new. It was something fresh. It was something I don't usually listen to. But as I listen more to her songs, I was feeling it. I'm not a big fan of electropop songs, but because of B.P.'s music, I've been craving for more songs like this!
4. Dying To Meet You by She's Only Sixteen
I think this band is no stranger to some, right? They've been making some noise in the local music scene from various gigs to another gig. What I like about their music is that it's something new. Yes, I always like listening to something new as long as it's good music that's why I instantly fell in love with this song and with this band. You know, they have that British indie rock band vibe.
5. Number One Fan by Ashley's Kryptonite
I'm always a big fan of rock, hardcore, pop punk bands. I'm always a sucker for good OPM bands and while searching for nice bands to listen to, I've discovered this one. This song is an easy favorite with those sick beats and kind of happy light-hearted sound. (I'm not really good at describing music but you know, it's the kind of happy rock songs with nice beats and brokenhearted lyrics.)
6. Nakauwi Na by Ang Bandang Shirley
There are million or even billion of words available in every language in the world but they won't suffice how much I love this band. If there's a band that I want to sing my life's soundtrack, it would be them. I really regret that I just discovered their music lately. Their songs feel like home, especially this song. It's my feel good song. The song I wanna listen while I'm commuting and remember how much I yearn to be back home where everyone's no stranger to each other We need more bands like them; bands with soulful, melancholic and beautiful lyrics crafted with good beats and tune.
7. Dayami by Purple Chickens
I have nothing else to say. This song gave me goosebumps. The song with a heart in it. The song itself feels like poetry running through your ears. I just love the entirety of this song. Amazing.
8. Headfoam by Cheats
It's one of those bands I love to listen. This song is another laid back song I wanna head bang to and dance to while drinking. Listen to their other songs like Newspaper Girl, another favorite.
9. Mistakes by Ivan Theory
As I said, I'm a sucker for something new or something different and it's one of those songs. I love how it's different from the other songs I've listened to. Wanna figure out why? Listen to it!
10. NASA, I Have a Problem by Halik ni Gringo
Ah yes, another easy favorite. An indie rock song about heart break, love and outer space. How would that ever go wrong? Basically, I love how creative the song is and as always, those sick beats and pretty lyrics.
PS!! I'm not entirely sure if all of these artists are actually indie or signed to a major label but hey, you get my point right? They're the amazing musicians who needs more attention and recognition than artists who have nothing more than a pretty face and a big fan base full of teenagers. We need more music like these!
- Cute dog (Corgi, chow chow, husky and shiba inu)
- Black hat
- Band or fandom shirts or even plain shirts
- Cute sweater or jacket or hoodie
- Cute mug (That's totally minimalist)
- Cute slippers
- Airmax Thea
- New Balance
- White platform sandals
- Iconic socks
- LP-E8 Battery
- Instax
- Telephoto Lens
- Black jeans
- Plaid polo
- Books (Murakami and Palahniuk and 1984 and other classic but not boring plz and other cheap but good books)
- Knead eraser
- Koi watercolor brush
- Zig pens
- Black Venzi journal/ or plain journal (not ruled or dotted)
- Coin bank
- Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
- Watercolor pad
- Black gumsole Vans
- TheSunManager physical album
- Vinyl player
- Cute jackets and cardigans
- Sunnies
- White bedsheet
- Organizer boxes
- Red velvet crinkles
- PS4
- Shoulder bag
- Lacey shorts
- Mid rings
- White board
- Really boxes, I need them
- Book ends
- Bingo cards?? Hahaha
- Cactus
- Brush pens
- MIXTAPE
- Lens hood
- Art catalogs and magazines
- Wolf stuffed toy
- Tama Na Ang Drama physical album
- Shutterpanda camera strap
- White snapback
- Plain journals
- Wreck This Journal
- Or Keri Smith books...
- Flowers..,..,
- Canvas bag with something nice written on it
- Eyelash curler and mascara hahahahHAHAH
- Something Instagram worthy hahaha joke
- Anything that's sweet and thoughtful and cute from your heart except physical intimacy and presence and sweet words.
It's always fun to hangout with your best high school buddies while they're really drunk and funny. And impromptu or rather surprise debut celebrations are always there. Ah yes, the on the spot 18 candles speeches. Mix all of these in one night and tadah! One of the best ways to spend my night before my midterm exams.
Supposedly, we'll be meeting by 6 PM (because the party starts at 6 PM) but we ended up going to the party past 7 because we had to buy gifts and wait for late people. We rode a jeep going to their place and there we are. We ate, had fun, laugh at people's jokes, take pictures and drink. Whenever I'm with my high school friends, I feel like we always have a high expectation of a fun night. No dull moments, always laughing and talking. I love those kinds of night. I'm so happy to be around them.
Photos during that night:


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