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Friday, November 13, 2009
Hmmmmmm....
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Off Kilter
Something is a bit off today. I wonder if they’re my hyper hormones…
Things are steady in the homefront. Just some odds and ends that need to be sorted through, but basically it all comes together on D-day, so it’s nothing to sweat today.
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Update: We’ll be coming up with a major production next year. Really appreciating this calm, before the craziness that is February and July.
Things are steady in the homefront. Just some odds and ends that need to be sorted through, but basically it all comes together on D-day, so it’s nothing to sweat today.
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Update: We’ll be coming up with a major production next year. Really appreciating this calm, before the craziness that is February and July.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Taong-Office… For Now
How nice it must be to be self-employed. Being the prime mover of one’s empire. Ultimate flexibility and accountability. The potential to earn more than what I am earning now.
If only I can work from home, I would be able to work-out in the mornings, go through my to-dos till lunch time, take a breather till 2, attend to meetings and busywork till 4pm, then hear mass at St. Pio’s Chapel. Hey, there you have it: my ideal day.
There are 2 things blocking (delaying) this idyllic situation.
My parents are (still) both very business-minded which sometimes make me very uneasy. Growing up, every instance was a business opportunity. Overrun Spideyman costumes were sold. Imported pasalubong (or so I thought) were peddled in our Broadway estantes. Scrap paper, wood and metal were literally big bucks.
If business is actually building relationships through products, then my parents had many friends. These same friends also became bitter foes, which sometimes ended in lawsuits. This is one reason why I am still apprehensive to enter business.
Another hindrance is that I still don’t know what product or service to offer.
What should someone like me produce or present? Hmmm… These are such materialistic thoughts at the start of the week but are fuel to what I have been ruminating for weeks already.
I want a new car.
If only I can work from home, I would be able to work-out in the mornings, go through my to-dos till lunch time, take a breather till 2, attend to meetings and busywork till 4pm, then hear mass at St. Pio’s Chapel. Hey, there you have it: my ideal day.
There are 2 things blocking (delaying) this idyllic situation.
My parents are (still) both very business-minded which sometimes make me very uneasy. Growing up, every instance was a business opportunity. Overrun Spideyman costumes were sold. Imported pasalubong (or so I thought) were peddled in our Broadway estantes. Scrap paper, wood and metal were literally big bucks.
If business is actually building relationships through products, then my parents had many friends. These same friends also became bitter foes, which sometimes ended in lawsuits. This is one reason why I am still apprehensive to enter business.
Another hindrance is that I still don’t know what product or service to offer.
What should someone like me produce or present? Hmmm… These are such materialistic thoughts at the start of the week but are fuel to what I have been ruminating for weeks already.
I want a new car.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Preserving the Essential 1
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
How many times have I read or heard this quote? It has even penetrated the annals of Ms. Universe quotables – thank you, Ruffa – that it’s somehow lost its sparkle, at least to me. Ulit-ulitin ang paggamit at magagasgas din.
Not until last week when I attended the IOFA’s conference did I get a much needed shot to regain and reaffirm my deep concern for arts and culture. Sounds trite, doesn’t it? But listening to the speakers – Mr. Tadayoshi Himeda (Japan) and Mr. Endo Suanda (Indonesia) – speak passionately yet firmly about the importance of preservation of (traditional) culture are certain to move jaded minds.
Mr. Suanda introduced the concept of an evolving culture – dynamic and multi-faceted. To him there is no such thing as pure culture, as everything is a happy mishmash from all sides and angles. To the nitpicking, unimaginative analyst, the discussion of culture is a big mess – as soon as one figures it out, it develops a figurative third limb that is fully functional as well and throws off any theories that were earlier made. So culture is better felt and experienced, rather than analyzed and understood – because sometimes culture has no reason -- at least to outsiders. He discussed this using an Indonesian community tradition of preparing a “1000-ingredient porridge”.
The 1000 ingredient porridge contained an amalgamation of fruits, spices, vegetables – the bounties of the land. I’m reminded of a college friend, who after every meal would mix all of our leftovers to create another “meal” – which we did not eat, of course, kasi tira tira naman yon. Ick. But this Indonesian porridge, with the consistency of Filipino kakanin, was made of choice ingredients, blessed and prepared lovingly by the whole community. This was prepared to signal the start of a new year – a thousand ingredients to symbolize a year of plenty, the final product of which was distributed to the community. Such a wonderful gesture.
Mr. Himeda, all 80-years old, but not moving like one, took to the stage and introduced briefly the work that he has done. He did not so much as go into the details of his filmmaking but rather told the audience of a very special Filipino word that he keeps close to his heart, “kapwa”. This term which means, “kindred, fellow-being, both, equally”, was one he picked up from his visit last year and found very meaningful and beautiful, as it means we’re all united, together – not that different from each other. He underlined the value of culture and preserving culture and sharing each other’s cultural traditions as a way of promoting universal understanding and peace.
You know how it is when sages talk? Like whatever it is that he is speaking is true? That’s what I experienced when listening to Mr. Himeda talk. His talk was very simple, yet very touching. He got the whole room singing lullabies when he mentioned that this was a basic way of transferring culture – from mother to child. My favorite part of his talk was when he cited the Japanese word, “hanasu”, which means “to speak”, and also “to let go, release.” He mentioned that whatever we say and do, we have to be aware that it comes out from the heart. Because only when we act and say what is in our hearts can we connect to a kapwa, a kindred soul.
How many times have I read or heard this quote? It has even penetrated the annals of Ms. Universe quotables – thank you, Ruffa – that it’s somehow lost its sparkle, at least to me. Ulit-ulitin ang paggamit at magagasgas din.
Not until last week when I attended the IOFA’s conference did I get a much needed shot to regain and reaffirm my deep concern for arts and culture. Sounds trite, doesn’t it? But listening to the speakers – Mr. Tadayoshi Himeda (Japan) and Mr. Endo Suanda (Indonesia) – speak passionately yet firmly about the importance of preservation of (traditional) culture are certain to move jaded minds.
Mr. Suanda introduced the concept of an evolving culture – dynamic and multi-faceted. To him there is no such thing as pure culture, as everything is a happy mishmash from all sides and angles. To the nitpicking, unimaginative analyst, the discussion of culture is a big mess – as soon as one figures it out, it develops a figurative third limb that is fully functional as well and throws off any theories that were earlier made. So culture is better felt and experienced, rather than analyzed and understood – because sometimes culture has no reason -- at least to outsiders. He discussed this using an Indonesian community tradition of preparing a “1000-ingredient porridge”.
The 1000 ingredient porridge contained an amalgamation of fruits, spices, vegetables – the bounties of the land. I’m reminded of a college friend, who after every meal would mix all of our leftovers to create another “meal” – which we did not eat, of course, kasi tira tira naman yon. Ick. But this Indonesian porridge, with the consistency of Filipino kakanin, was made of choice ingredients, blessed and prepared lovingly by the whole community. This was prepared to signal the start of a new year – a thousand ingredients to symbolize a year of plenty, the final product of which was distributed to the community. Such a wonderful gesture.
Mr. Himeda, all 80-years old, but not moving like one, took to the stage and introduced briefly the work that he has done. He did not so much as go into the details of his filmmaking but rather told the audience of a very special Filipino word that he keeps close to his heart, “kapwa”. This term which means, “kindred, fellow-being, both, equally”, was one he picked up from his visit last year and found very meaningful and beautiful, as it means we’re all united, together – not that different from each other. He underlined the value of culture and preserving culture and sharing each other’s cultural traditions as a way of promoting universal understanding and peace.
You know how it is when sages talk? Like whatever it is that he is speaking is true? That’s what I experienced when listening to Mr. Himeda talk. His talk was very simple, yet very touching. He got the whole room singing lullabies when he mentioned that this was a basic way of transferring culture – from mother to child. My favorite part of his talk was when he cited the Japanese word, “hanasu”, which means “to speak”, and also “to let go, release.” He mentioned that whatever we say and do, we have to be aware that it comes out from the heart. Because only when we act and say what is in our hearts can we connect to a kapwa, a kindred soul.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Itching
I think I better rethink my meds. Or at least have my doctor reassess if I need such a high dosage of the drugs. I’ve been getting awful, itchy, angry rashes everyday. Better I get myself to the doctor.
But this is easier written on this blog than done as I had been meaning to make the visit weeks ago. Look at me now, all itchy. At least my projects have come to a graceful halt. I can now breathe a sigh of haaaaaay.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Have a Green Weekend at the SMX
The Japan Foundation will be part of the Eco-Products International Fair 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, March 19-22 (this week! eep). Everybody's welcome as it is open to the public, free of admission!
Chit Ramirez will be putting up an art installation that will feature Philippine and Japan World Heritage Sites and environmentscapes shot by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, Dennis Barbaira, Roderick Gamboa, Joel Garcia, Buddy Manaois, Larry Medenilla, Frederick Ochavo, and Mitchell Picardal. In cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Kodak Philippines. (March 19-22; Hall 4)
Abong by Koji Imaizumi
Brutus by Tara Illenberger
Donsol by Adolf Alix Jr.
Kadin by Adolf Alix Jr.
We will also be screening four films which will show drama with and amidst nature -- Abong by Koji Imaizumi, Brutus by Tara Illenberger, Kadin and Donsol by Adolf Alix, Jr. Screening dates and times, as well as synopses, are found here. I have heard so much about these films and I'm not going to pass on the chance to see them this time.
And last but definitely not least, a special musical performance by Ms. Grace Nono on March 21, Saturday, 5PM at the Public Stage Area, Hall 3.
Did I mention these are for free? They are!
BTW, don't mistake the venue for that other convention center -- who will have a similar fair... hmmm... buket? howell. You know where I will be this weekend...
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