Burnin' Up The Stage, JoBros Style!

Now I'm speechless, over the edge, I'm just breathless. I never thought that I'd catch this love bug again. Hopeless, head over heels in the moment. I never thought that I'd get hit by this love bug again.

-  Lovebug (Jonas Brothers)

October 19 2012. The day my life began. 

If you haven't read my previous blog posts, you should know upfront that I'm a HUGE Jonas Brothers fan. I have been ever since I was just a freshman in high school and I've been waiting years for this concert to happen! After a two-year hiatus and working on their own solo projects, they've finally come back as a group. (Thank goodness, I don't know how much longer I would've lasted without any new JoBros songs in my life)

There were two opening acts for the Jonas Brothers. Paraluman played a few of their songs and really got the crowd excited. Up next was Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, a long time friend of the Jonas Brothers and a very talented Filipina! She had roles in Disney shows and movies such as Hannah Montana, Cake T.V. and of course, Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2. She also starred in the broadway revival of Godspell last 2011.

When the Jonas Brothers finally went on stage, I have no shame in saying that I freaked out! Up to now, I still can't believe I've actually seen them in the flesh!

In an article in the Inquirer by Pocholo Concepcion, it said that the Jonas Brothers would have no gimmicks, just music, during their 2-night concert here in the Philippines. It was amazing how they shifted from one song to another instantly! I loved that they were able to play so many of their hits that had everyone in the audience singing along. They gave such an amazing performance, bringing along their energy and enthusiasm. For Jonas Brothers fans, it was a real treat to finally hear Kevin Jonas sing. For those who aren't really familiar, Kevin usually sings back up or not at all, so for him to sing is a big deal for all the JB fans here! I also really loved their backdrop. It would change from the façade of a building to stars to just bursts of color. It was awesome!

Nick Jonas (aka My Future Husband)

Kevin Jonas (aka Future Brother-in-Law)

Joe Jonas (aka Future Brother-in-Law)

They also played new songs from their upcoming album. I loved hearing their new sound and as a JoBro fan, it's nice to simply hear new songs. They played Let's Go, Like The First Time and  Wedding Bells (which is rumored to be about Miley Cyrus, ahem ahem). I'm so excited to get the new album!

They were able to play 26 songs!!

I loved how the Jonas Brothers gave their band a chance to shine by letting them sing on their own. I loved seeing Garbo, Jack Lawless, John Taylor and Ryan Liestman, the same band they started with, still with them today. It's so nice knowing that they aren't only a band but a family, it makes me love them more.

All in all, it was an AMAZING (yes, I know I use that word too much) concert! It met and exceeded all my expectations for an Jonas Brothers concert and now, I'm more hooked than ever! I can't wait for their next visit. I'm so happy with all the love the Jonas Brothers are got over twitter before and after the concert! It makes me so happy to see other people who also appreciate the music they make.

YUMMY.

Thanks so much Tita Debbie and Mom for the tickets! I love them! Best concert ever!

First time wearing my Nick Jonas & The Administration shirt.

*Photos from Philippine Concerts, Manila Concert Scene, Kitkat Lastimosa and Jonas Brothers Philippines

You'll Find Me Chasing THE WANTED

I had such an awesome time during The Wanted concert last September 14! First off, I really want to thank Tim Yap for giving us the awesome tickets!!

Now, I've been a fan of The Wanted ever since I heard a snippet of their song, All Time Low, in DJ Earworm's Like, OMG Baby (Capital FM Summertime Ball Mashup) Remix of the Top 15 Pop Songs in 2010. It had, at most, just 5 lines but it was enough for me to google them. You can imagine my reaction when I found out that they were coming here for a concert! I was absolutely ecstatic!!

For those of you who don't know, The Wanted is a British-Irish band that was formed back in '09. Jayne Collins, the same woman who put together The Saturdays and Parade, was the one who held the auditions and put these gorgeous men together.

(L-R) Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Tom Parker, Siva Kaneswaran

The show started off with the awesome Pioneer Dj, Arra Pascual. It felt more like we were at a party than a concert. She played songs that got everyone in the mood to dance!

After DJ Arra's performance, the audience was getting antsy, people shouting and screaming the moment anybody came on stage. The moment the boys came out, all hell broke loose! The screaming of girls was all anyone could hear (I admit to being part of that screaming). They started off with their song Invincible.

I just have to say that I have the BIGGEST crush on Nathan, and he's the only one in the group that's my age *wink wink*. I went with my best friend, Tin, and we were surprised to see that most of the fans were 11-16 year olds. I assumed that the fan base of The Wanted here in the Philippines were people around my age, but hey, these kids have good taste.

Moving on... I really really enjoyed the concert! I kept shouting and dancing and just really got into it, while my partner in crime, Tin, just stood there watching me, wondering what in the world was happening to me. 

I loved that the boys weren't scared to be themselves and just be goofy, doing little dances to the side and just being funny. You could see that they were comfortable and loved what they were doing. Their performance was also very very good. They had high energy and it was very infectious. It was difficult not to jump up and down and dance to their songs.

Jacqui, my lucky sister, was not only able to go to the Meet and Greet of The Wanted, but during Heart Vacancy, they wanted some of the audience members to go up on stage to sing to. Of course, Max saw my sister in her I love British Boys t-shirt and picked her. I swear she was close to tears as I watched her hug Max and the rest of the group.

Some of my favorite photos of the night

They had a group hug which made me laugh cause they all looked so cute!

This is one concert I won't soon forget. Super thank you again to Tim Yap for not only the tickets, which was more than enough, but for the signed Battleground album as well!!!! I absolutely love it! Thank you!

*Photos from Magic Liwanag. Couldn't get any decent photos cause I was too busy screaming like a fan girl. LOL.

my Amazing CAMPing experience!

If you guys think I actually went camping - dirt, hiking boots, tents and all - then you are sadly mistaken.

When I say camping, I mean ACamp. The ACamp (a.k.a. Assimilation Camp) of AIESEC is a way for the new members to get to know the different departments of the organization, meet the executive board of their Local Committee and of course, to meet our fellow members. I have to say that this experience has changed my perspective on student organizations forever. I'm a very active student and I love all my orgs but I can honestly say that I'm willing to quit everything to focus on AIESEC (don't worry other orgs.. I'm not going to quit...... yet.)

AIESEC UST was established a year ago, under Ralph Sales. In only its second year, AIESEC is slowly gaining the reputation of being great organization in the University of Santo Tomas.

UST ACamp 2012 was held last August 26-27, 2012 at AltaRoca Mountain Resort and Convention Center in Antipolo.

We were greeted by our energetic dancing facilitators. (If you're not a morning person, like me, this can become quite overwhelming. haha)

For the rest of the day, we were all given a group as each Local Committee Vice President discussed how their respective department works with each of them conducting a unique simulation.

Peter Gyorfi (National Vice President for Talent Management and Local Committee Development)
 facilitating one of the groups 

Nathan Quiambao (LCVP Finance) helps a group with the
Talent Management simulation

Guam Partosa (LCVP External Relations)

My awesome group: Mervin and The Girls, with our Facilitators, Bea and Jill

After every break, we were called back into the plenary hall by... yes... more dancing.. 

At some point, every time we hear a song playing, we all go running into the hall and start to dance. (I have to comment that, now, every time I hear Starships by Nicki Minaj, I find myself with an urge to dance.)

Joyce Domingo, UST's LCP, telling us about her own AIESEC experience

Our very wacky facilitators 

Some members of the AIESEC UST Executive Board with Michael Fua,
National Vice President for Communications

Joyce Domingo, UST's very pretty Local Committee President

Our two fun masters, Chino and Jill!

Michael Fua, Peter Gyorfi and Chino Araullo from AIESEC in the Philippines 

In AIESEC, I've found like-minded people who share the same vision as I do, to create a positive change in the world, it may sound a bit idealistic, but it's very true. The only regret I have regarding AIESEC was not joining sooner.

I love how after just two days spent together, we've made new friends, met people who changed our lives, and people who have inspired and believe in us. In the two weeks I've been a member, I can honestly say that I have fallen in love with this organization and the people who work to make it what it is.

CA Students!

Patrick Uy, Rae Garcia, Me, Stephen Velez, Sharie Nepomuceno and JM Borja

I am a VERY proud AIESECer.

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*Some photos taken from AIESEC UST facebook page