#Coldplay in Manila 2017

[franchescacruz]

A Head Full of Dreams Tour in Manila 2017

My love for Coldplay may not be as strong as the others, but I am certain when I say that I have never felt so much love for a band when I started listening to them. It was during my elementary days when I discovered Coldplay. I don’t remember the specific song that made me fall in love with them but I do know that it wasn’t as deep as it is today. High school came and this is where I dived into their world and listened to all their albums. They were—are my companion. The significant moments in my life, you bet Coldplay was there! I was either listening to their songs out of sheer joy or some sort of friend to cry on. I found a weird kind of comfort and bond with them. Coldplay is my home.

I made a little pact with myself: if Coldplay ever went to my home country, I’ll watch them live.

Years ago, rumors of Coldplay going to Manila spread out like wildfire. But last year, the whole country was shooktd with rumors of Coldplay going to Manila to hold a concert, but the thing is, people were convinced! Of course, the fangirl in me went wild and I started saving money despite the struggles of spending a lot on food and stationeries (and other things I don’t need but I want to buy, hehe).

November 2016, it was formally announced that Coldplay will have a concert in the Philippines. I immediately planned how I’m going to save enough money just in time for the payment without being sure of reserving tickets for the pre-sale. When Globe opened the pre-selling of tickets for their subscribers, I tried my luck and after feeling so anxious about it, two tickets got reserved under my name! Despite getting the Bronze section, I’m still positive that it will truly be a one in a lifetime experience—or in this case, an adventure of a lifetime. *wink wink* I paid for the tickets after a few days (I reserved one for me, and one for my pet dog). That’s when the excitement started to kick in but it eventually died a few days after because of academic stress.

April 2017, that’s when everything just started sinking in!!! A part of me was still pessimistic of how I won’t be able to see them due to random reasons that may come flashing my way. But thank heavens it just happened!

On the day of the concert, I took an Uber to SM Mall of Asia around 2:30 in the afternoon. We went to the venue and found a bunch of lines that we couldn’t understand until the staff took some signs of the different tickets and let us form a line. I don’t know what happened to the other lines but we got in around 6? I think.  Jess Kent started the show with her drummer around 8 in the evening and they are so adorable!

Around 9 PM or 9:15, we all cheered when our Xylobands lit up!!! It was so amazing! When Coldplay went out and played A Head Full of Dreams and then there were fireworks!!! I screamed so loud and I started crying!!! But from that point on, I just had fun and felt every song! I tried my best to feel the moment and go with the flow but I felt the need to document some parts of the concert because this may not happen again in a couple of years or even not at all (I hope not). Words cannot express how I truly feel about the concert. All I know is that Coldplay will always have my heart. Always.

Despite my distance from the stage and only being able to see their bumbunans, it was such an adventure. I told my friends how it would have been better if we stayed some place near the venue but all I am after for is the experience. No regrets!!! Being part of a crowd who shares the love for Coldplay as I do is just as priceless as being in the VIP section (sus, of course it’s different, but it’s still a wonderful experience). It’s so surreal. I am out of words.

Chris Martin mentioned that they will come back here. I will hold onto that and I will save for the VIP section (as long as the price is reasonable, -ish). Haha!

Thank you so much, Coldplay. Thank you.

[ohsayhello]

Stories on the road #4

I was reminded a few days ago by Instagram that I visited the vibrant city of Singapore 4 years ago to watch Coldplay by myself. Since I was there for 3 days, I decided to explore the city on my own, to look for street art, visit museums and just discover random nooks and crannies.

I’ve always been fascinated by the colorful streets of Singapore. Up until today, I still have this fantasy of moving there permanently. But of course, 4 years has passed and I’m still in Manila. Migrating overseas kinda seem like a faraway dream now, back when I was still in my younger 20s and everything seemed possible.

I hopped from one bus to another just to discover new cafes and artsy places. My first stop was the Central Perk Cafe because I was a big FRIENDS fan. I wanted to cry after seeing how similar the cafe was to Central Perk, the famous coffee shop featured in the series. As I expected, the food in Central Perk was expensive AF but being there was worth it.

Then, I went to the National Museum where I spent hours admiring all the featured artworks. I was amazed by all the shows and exhibits that day. If I could’ve stayed longer, I would. But time was not on my side.

I also spent the other days exploring the colorful streets of Haji Lane. I walked along the nearby streets as well, on the hunt for art. It’s amazing how you’d find art in almost every nook and cranny of Singapore. 

Probably my favorite part of exploring was discovering the hidden libraries in malls. A LIBRARY??? IN A MALL??? Damn, my bookworm heart was super happy. I went all the way to Tiong Bahru as well to visit Books Actually (which I believe, is now closed and is fully operating online). I bought a few SingLit books which I read on my way back to my airbnb.

I missed walking around and discovering art. I miss travelling and exploring in general, finding out about hidden nooks and crannies, eating at cute coffee shops and making friends along the way. I wish I could go back in time and visit all these places again. 

Singapore | March 2017

[purplesurveys]

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..leave me here in my..stark raving sick sad little world.. by daizy62

**GENERAL JUNK** How many people do you know with the same first name as you? Two with the exact same spelling, three with a different spelling than mine. What in your opinion is the best love song ever written? Always so much pressure and a lot of thinking to answer superlatives like this...I haven’t listened to all the love songs in existence so I wouldn’t even be credible to begin with. My answer is pretty basic; I love Yellow by Coldplay. What were you doing at this time yesterday? I was either taking a shower or playing with Cooper, I can’t remember well. Have you done anything drastic to alter your physical appearance recently? No. I’m not the biggest fan of change, and that trickles down to my physical appearance. I like to stay where I am and only ever act on change if I get an extreme urge, like earlier this year when I got my bangs and had my hair cut all the way to my neck. Is there anything bothering you right now? Sadly there always is now. It’s gonna be lingering for a while and all I can do is wait it out. I hate not being in control of things, and that bothers me too.

Are you wearing shoes right now? No. No shoes are allowed beyond the first few steps from our front door.

How old were you in 2005? I was 7 and starting first grade. Pro-life/Pro-choice? Choice. Are you wearing anything purple? I guess some would consider it purple. My shorts are in the middle of being pink and purple, so I’m sure some level of confusion is bound to come up if people were to tell what color they think it is. Do you live east or west of the Mississippi River? I live very far away from it. Have you ever been to Chicago? No but it’s my favorite city in the US. If I had to go to the country one day, it has to be a trip to Chicago and nothing more. Do you drive a stick-shift? Nope. Never learned, not really willing to. Have you kissed anyone who's name started with A, K, M, or T? No. Do you have a sister? Yep, a younger one. Where are you right now? I’m in my room, at my desk.  Do you straighten your hair? Never. Not a good look on me. Do you have a gym membership? No. I’ve never been interested. Can you count to 10 in another language? Of course. Is there a calendar in the room you are in? There are digital ones on my phone and laptop, but I’ve never put up a physical calendar in my room. Is it possible you could be pregnant? Hah, not a chance. How long is it until your birthday? 7 months. Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you? I know one person in real life; the rest are celebrities. Was your mother married when she had you? Yeah, I was born less than a week before their first wedding anniversary. Would you ever go skinny dipping with your #1? **LASTS** What was the last thing you drank? I finished up the last few drops of my coffee from my mug last night. Last thing you ate? A pizza roll. I think I’m gonna be called for breakfast in a few minutes though. What was the last movie you watched in theaters? Knives Out, last December. I’ve been giving the same answer for months now lmao. I wish I can watch movies at the theatres again. What was the last thing you watched on tv? The evening news last Friday. That’s the only thing I watch on an actual TV these days. I prefer watching everything else on my phone or laptop now. Who was the last person to text you? Andrew. They checked up on me last night – I’m guessing they’ve noticed I’ve gone off the radar on all social media, so I appreciate the words they gave me. They made me feel present. Who was the last person to call you? My dad. I heated up water last night to make coffee but I didn’t want to keep waiting downstairs, so I told him I was gonna head to my room first and to just text me if the water’s all ready. He ended up calling my phone. 

Where was the last place you went? Bathroom, to take a shower. When did you last hang out with your 22nd phone contact? I have not seen him since March, and I think the last time we were together was at a local protest in my college. We’re not friends though so I think it’s too much to call it ‘hanging out’ lol. Our relationship was mostly professional. Who was the last person to comment you? I haven’t been on social media for a week or two now, so I no longer remember who commented on any of my statuses or tweets last. Ate Alyanna maybe? Aliyah? I really have no clue. When was the last time you kissed someone? Just a little less than a month ago. When was the last time you stayed out all night? 2017, I think? I enjoy staying up til like 2 or 3 AM, but pulling all-nighters just sounds like way too much. I like being able to catch up on sleep because not enough of it makes me cranky. When was the last time you went to Walmart? I’ve never been inside one. What is the last digit of your phone number? 5. When was the last time you were in the car for more than an hour? There was a short period last month where I’d go to my car and stay there for an hour or so whenever I started to feel especially distraught, so that I can have a good cry alone for as long as I want and be loud if I needed to. But I’m really glad it never developed into a full-blown habit and that I only did it a handful of times. Where was your last vacation to? It was a quick weekend trip rather than a vacation, but we went to Tagaytay and Cavite. Ugh, I reeeeeally miss going out of town... Who was the last person you rode in a car with? It’s been a while since I was in a car with anyone since I usually drive on my own and the only being I’ve been bringing with me is Cooper. I think the last people were my parents. When was the last time you had to be up before 7 AM? Two weeks ago for my job interview. I dunno if it’s right to say that I had to be up before 7 AM since the lockdown has greatly reduced the traffic in Manila and I didn’t need to get on the road super early to beat the traffic, but I still set my alarm to around 5:30 AM anyway because I like allotting several hours to prepare for things as important as that. Who was the last person(s) you took a photo with? I haven’t done that with anyone other than my dogs. My camera roll’s been devoid of other people for the past few months. When was the last time you saw your dad? Like half an hour ago. Why did you cry the last time you did? Because the sads had finally hit me and I started feeling worthless again. When was the last time someone gave you a compliment? Sometime last week. Apparently my mom and aunt got to talking about me and my new job and my aunt apparently complimented me on my chosen career field and said that I was a better fit for PR than journalism and broadcasting, which is what everyone in my family originally expected me to land in. That really means a lot, considering how much happier I am in this path.

When was the last time you locked your keys in the car/locked yourself out? I locked myself out sometime in late 2019, but it was because my key to the front door fell out of my keychain while I was in school and I never noticed :( What was the last thing you spent money on? We had Kimi trimmed and groomed the other day. When did you last see your #2? **FINISH THE SENTENCE** I should probably: Discover a new hobby that can help with my mental health and overall wellness. Crocheting? Baking? Working out? All sound good at the moment. We’ll see. When I can't sleep: I pick out a few YouTube videos to watch and keep me company until I start feeling sleepy. I need more: Happiness. Right now I would love: For things to settle back into normal again. I feel like I’m living in the middle of a nightmare. My last kiss was: A month ago. If I could, I would: Move and start anew somewhere else. When I'm pissed: I need to be alone so that I don’t end up accidentally exploding on someone who doesn’t deserve it. I am listening to: Rhett and Link trying unconventional dumplings. I never leave the house without: Phone, keys, wallet. I believe in: Gender equality, marriage equality, pay equality. Granting people their rights, basically. I am wearing: A shirt all the way from high school. I tend to daydream when: I’m bored and stuck somewhere I can’t leave, like a boring class lecture. My grandma is: They *are* amazing cooks. After this I am going to: Try to find another survey to take...or maybe find something in the pantry to eat because my stomach’s grumbling a bit, ha.

[danielandkathryn]

Coldplay ✨

[singtomemyfriend]

“Believe in love”

-- Coldplay Manila 2017

[kattheinsomniac]

April 4, 2017 : Coldplay’s “A Head Full Of Dreams” Tour in Manila

It 's been 17 months since Coldplay had their first ever tour in the Philippines but I can still feel the thrill of being a part of their concert. It was so surreal seeing them perform right in front of us. Goosebumps all over my body! (Eargasmic at its finest. HAHAHA). We were already losing hope in getting our hands on those tickets (obviously the ticket was sooo expensive, kaya nasold out agad ang GA to Silver, at sa mga BUSET NA SCALPERS. Lol) but Coldplay's right.....we should always "Believe in Miracles". I remember the first time my sister introduced their music to my ears (It was my 2nd year in college and she was in 3rd year High school). The moment I heard Chris Martin's voice, It felt like I have a special connection to all of their songs (especially The Scientist, Everglow, Swallowed in the Sea, Amsterdam, Warning Sign, Violet Hill, Green Eyes, Square One, X & Y, Fix You and of course, Yellow). Their music became my escape during the toughest days of my life (and up to this day). Nothing compares to this amazing night. I hope you keep your promise, Coldplay. Forever thankful! 💖

[chefnarspau]

Everglow - @coldplay Oh, they say people come Say people go This particular diamond was extra special And though you might be gone And the world may not know Still I see you, celestial Like a lion you ran A goddess you rolled Like an eagle you circle In perfect purple So how come things move on? How come cars don't slow? When it feels like the end of my world When I should, but I can't, let you go? But when I'm cold, cold Oh, when I'm cold, cold There's a light that you give me When I'm in shadow There's a feeling you give me, an everglow *the coldplay love button I got in their 2017 Manila Concert *Coldplay's Everglow is a song that will always remind me of my nanay whom I'm missing terribly. (at Anawangin Cove Zambales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW_P3X8hWOQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[tellmewhoisabbyber]

Round-up of 2017

I’M FINALLY HAVING THE COURAGE TO WRITE AGAIN. WOOOHOOO!

It has been my tradition to reflect on how my year went as if I’ve never reflected every day when stucked in traffic. This year is a mix of everything that needs to be felt by a 28-year old woman being in the push-and-pull situation of adulting. 2017 and I had a fair share of disappointments, fleeting happiness, failures, and moving-on’s.

Through it all, I still carry on to mutter “I’m grateful” for every moment I feel life is giving me its lemons because of music and the moments in my life it plays. And since Spotify has its own “Your Top Songs for 2017” and Instagram gives the “Best Nine of 2017”, I’d like to re-create my top 2017 highlights based on my top songs sent by Spotify and own version of best of nine (technically, I uploaded more than nine random pictures!). Here it goes:

1. A Head Full of Dreams - I went to La Union with my constant viber group and I was trying to free myself up from 2016’s remnants of brokenness. I was amazed how a 5-hour drive from the city can give a little change on my perspective with Coldplay throwing out music at me. I played their song non-stop as I was preparing for their concert for March — not that I don’t know the lyrics, but just to hype me up! Elyu is the place I want to visit every time I feel broken because I think it has its magic to make you feel whole again.

Beautiful sunset in La Union

2. Dancing On My Own - Of course, it’s Robyn’s version! And yes, it was most played during the love month. Non-stop play while in the jeep, walking to the bus station, and most of the time when waiting for the fucked-up MRT. I think it is one of the most beautiful words ever played out in a song as every one can relate. “I’m not the girl you’re taking home, I’ll keep dancing on my own” is that line that pins my heart out every fucking time. But witnessing how my friends’ relationships took to the next step —marriages and putting labels on it, made me feel hopeful.

That night in B-Side, Makati with Pika

3. Defying Gravity - My love for musical plays intensified this year as I got the chance to finally see WICKED! I will never get tired of watching this play though it was only my first time to see it in Solaire Hotel with Z. Wicked itself is a beautiful story — friendship, family, romantic relationship, acceptance of self from flaws to strengths.

4. Charlie Brown - This song sum’s up my Singapore trip. It was my second time to flew out of the country in a form of solo trip! I never intended to go to Singapore because I think it was just a waaaaaay better version of BGC but Coldplay made me go there and I was left bewildered. I could never thank enough how my friends living in SG took care of me — Terence, Jocelyn, Badith, Jessa and Simon. These people did not even know each other but they made me “glow in the dark”. Other than that, Coldplay did not fail — they brought me the best night of my year. It was all lights in the dark, balloons and confettis in the air, and feeling of being free in a pool of strangers.

5. Touch - this song by Little Mix kept me in such LSS state especially whenever I’m with Z grilling our Korean samgyeopsals, random Sundays at Cup Fiction or just traveling to the beach. We went to Cabo, Pangasinan with Alvir and some of their old pals from JP Morgan Chase team. It was so fun to blend with them and it made me realized that my world is bigger than where I am in. 

6. ILYSB - I’ve been listening to this song since it was released and when I thought no one cared about LANY. I think this song connects me to someone who lives millions miles from where I am at right now. The only song that reminds me of him. Naks. So I played this most of the time when I was boarding planes and most especially during my Bacolod trip with Julius, Z, Marvs and Nichole. 

7. Cut to the Feeling - I watched Leaped! and this song is included in the OST. I kept on playing this when I was having fun in Vietnam with Vern, kuya Ter and Danny. I thought I was gonna be having my 3rd solo trip outside Philippines but I got so lucky when my old pals came to the rescue. it was a 4-day trip and so blessed to experience cruising in Halong Bay and observed its amazing sunset (It was just them who witnessed it pala because I was peacefully sleeping in my cabin!) while on a small cruise ship.

8. Steady - by BP Valenzuela and heard this song from “Ang Manananggal sa Apartment 23B” which has an incredibly beautilful cinematography and different take on rom-com yet lacks the concrete story. Anyway, this was the song I’d always like to remember whenever I was in the bright neon lights in Poblacion whether it was a sober/drunken nights wth my gay and closest friends.

9. Rise Up - And to end my best of nine list, is the song beautifully sang by Andra Day. I cannot count how many times I have listened to this song this year to give me a little push when no one could. When I failed to continue my MBA, got disappointed for not being at least a candidate to be trained outside Manila, struggled to quit him, lost a special friend, and accepted my weaknesses while I pushed my strengths — this was the song in the background.

I’ve been saying at the end of my round-up for the past years to let someone in. But I just realized, this 2017, I went overboard. I felt I let everyone in and when I thought someone deserves to be really in, he was in somebody else’s. My year has been great after all and I cannot wait to meet you, 2018. I have a stacked of plans for you especially on the 1st quarter and I will keep hoping while not expecting, loving without asking, and dreaming while making it happen. xx Abby

[kittyjai]

See you on Tuesday, Coldplay!!! 💛

[simonvphotography]

Coldplay | A Head Full of Dreams Tour - Manila | SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds | April 04, 2017

[franchescacruz]

2017 Recap

We are testimonies as to how 2017 was such a battle yet we’re almost done with this year in our lives. As confusing as it already is, a lot of points were made and we were brought (some) clarity to (some of) our questions. Each waking moment is a step forward and I’m glad I get to spend the next days with the people I love.

With this blog being such a witness to my journey this year, I’ve decided that I owe my readers a recap of my 2017. So here it is, a really long recap of how this year went for me.

My usual self expected so much when 2016 was about to end that I made so many promises to myself with how I’ll do this and that in order to slowly be the person I’ve always wanted to be. But like any other journey, there were mishaps. January’s proof to that. It started a bit rocky and confusing. There were fun times and things that were really new to me, like getting accepted in an architectural firm for my apprenticeship requirement in school to celebrating my birthdate inside the school campus while working on my thesis.

February became a big door of opportunities for me. It was the month where my friends and I started our brainchildren (sadly, we had to put an end to one), and being part of the runner-ups for an architecture contest.

Like any other person in this world, I had my limits. I knew that I had to let something go, which is what I did last March. I know what’s good and what’s bad for me. And despite my thesis being a necessity in the greater scheme of my college life, I had to let go. It was a torture to work on so I knew that it wasn’t doing me any good.

Beloved April was a really low point, still. But the happy memories overpowered which made it such a time to remember. One thing I’ll always keep in my heart in mind was when I watched Coldplay’s concert. I made a promise to myself with how I’ll absolutely watch their concert if ever they go to Manila. It was such an amazing experience especially when I got to watch it with my favorite person.

Things were still as confusing as they were but I’ve managed to be emotionally and mentally stable for a short period of time. May made it possible. I came back to the usual flow.

June and July were the months where I gave my all for the first part of my thesis. Things were rocky but I still fought to the end and I’m glad that everything paid off.

I embraced my introvert self and stayed indoors during the month of August. It was our term break and I wasn’t feeling my best. I guess I was so exhausted that I just had to get some rest and some time to myself.

September was just... there. It was a really stagnant month for me where nothing really much happened, haha!

Another confusing month, October was a month of splurging, learning about my health, and another opportunity. The highlight of this month was becoming an official contributor for Woman Create’s 365 Wonders 2018! A photo of mine made it to the planner, hehe.

The worst month of my year is November. I’ve never been so down and unstable. I’ve never been so anxious compared to how much I’ve been worrying for this month. It was really bad, I can’t even explain it, hahaha. 

The proof of all my hard work, together with the help of other people, was December. I finally made it! I’m graduating and I’m glad that thesis is finally out of my system. I still need to make a few revisions and updates but I’m glad I’m actually going to PICC for my graduation rites on March 2018!

If you actually read this, congratulations to you! I hope 2017 was filled with fruitful experiences for you. 2018 is a mystery but I hope it will bless us with happiness, growth, and wisdom.

[purplesurveys]

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Where was the last place you drove to? Other than home, I drove to Bonifacio Global City with Gab for a day out. I also drove to her dorm to drop her off after. What is your favorite move franchise? The Twilight Saga or Toy Story. What was the last fast food you ate? We had Wendy’s earlier. I was honestly kinda relieved to just have fast food for lunch because I just needed something greasy as fuck to shed off the hangover from last night, and something quick because I was so tired and was in no mood to even go out to begin with. What is your zodiac sign? Taurus. Do you think you're a good dancer? When I’m drunk enough and when it’s dark, yeah. Hahaha

What is the saddest book you've ever read? I don’t know if I’ve read any sad fiction; AJ’s memoir was sad enough though. I remember having to take breaks every so often because some of the content was just too heavy to take in one go. How old will you be this time next year? I will be 22. What subject do you think you are best at? History. I have a number of relatives who have worked/are working as researchers and historians, so I’m not surprised I got bitten by the bug too. Do you prefer heroes or villains? Heroes, unless the villain’s story is endearing or if the role is played good enough. That’s the case with a number of heels (wrestling talk for bad guys) who are AMAZING at being assholes, like CM Punk or Triple H. What is something you think is overrated? I love milk tea, but it’s definitely hyped up way too much in the Philippines. A lot of people like to brag how they skip water in favor of milk tea and it’s just? what? How are you genuinely proud of that? I mean whatever floats your boat and all, but still????? What political cause are you most passionate about? The SOGIE/anti-discrimination bill that for some reason is being debated on to begin with. How anti-discrimination is still a cause of conflict is the most Filipino thing I’ve ever seen and it’s shameful. What country would you most like to visit? Morocco, Turkey, or India. What is the worst job you've ever had? I haven’t had any so there’s nothing to rank. Who was your best friend as a child? We would change sections every year so my best friends used to change often. There was Kaye, Jaynie, Raegan...but it was Angela for most of my childhood. What is the hardest thing you've ever had to do? Having to keep going when my grandfather died mere days before the UPCAT. That, or seeing Nacho in his coffin. His slight smirk made it easier to deal with, but I still had a good cry about it. Have you ever considered having children? Yeah, I’ve thought about it more and more as I got older - a far cry from my hatred of kids when I was a frustrated 13 year old lmao. If you ever took field trips as a child, which was your favorite? I’ve always been a museum lover so our field trip to Intramuros/various Manila museums in 5th grade, and our field trip to Ayala Museum/The Mind Museum in freshman year were amazing. Do you have any weird family traditions? Not really. I will say that my mom’s side has a very weird, very distinct humor that takes some getting used to (but once you do you’ll realize they’re all funny as fuuuuuuck on that side) but it doesn’t really count as tradition, so idk. Have you ever considered acting? Not at all. I never liked having to do it. Who was the last person you slept next to? Gab. Do you think you can be in love and still cheat on your S.O.? That’s messed up, dude. Do you subscribe to any streaming services? I have a Netflix and Spotify but other people pay for them. Do you consider yourself a crafty person? That’s a big fat nope for me. What is your ideal weather? Cold enough that I don’t need to turn on the electric fan. If there’s a thunderstorm, even better. Have you ever been in a physical fight? With my cousins when we were kids, yes.  What is the most embarrassing thing anyone has on video of you? Angela has questionable footage of me when I got too drunk at Gabie’s party last year; she’s tried showing it to me but I’ve always refused to know what she caught on video lmao. She can keep it if she wants; I just don’t ever want to see it hahaha. Gab also took a video and photos of me all hunched at the toilet and throwing up after drinking too much from earlier this year.

I’m clearly not the best drunk; in the same way, my best friends clearly know their priorities lol. Did you ever get lost as a child? No. If I got ‘lost’ it was only because my parents would intentionally hide from me at malls to see what I would do when I realized I was lost/to mess with me. What is your favorite condiment? Mayonnaaaaaaise. On a scale of 1-10, how attractive do you think you are? I’d give myself an 8 tbh. Minus two points for my two crooked teeth and frizzy hair. Do you prefer horror or romance movies? When it comes down to it, romance. I feel like they have more leeway since romantic comedies (which if you still don’t know by now, is my favorite genre) is under that genre, whereas horror can be just right or way too corny or cheap for my liking. What was the last film you saw in theaters? Hello, Love, Goodbye last August(?). But I think that’ll change soon because I plan to see Charlie’s Angels this month - and can I just say, only for Kristen lol.

Have you ever been to a concert? Sure, I’ve been to several, but I keep my ticket purchases to artists I have REALLY been wanting to see, like One Direction and Paramore. There’s a bunch of acts who’ve gone to Manila but I wasn’t religiously obsessed enough to want to see them, like Troye Sivan, The 1975, The Japanese House, etc. Have you ever had an existential crisis? No. I try not to think about that stuff. Where is the farthest from home you've traveled? Bali. Do you like country music? Ugh, no. Can you play any instruments? Other than the basic recorder, which I don’t really count, no. What color are your eyes? Black. What color are the eyes of the person you love? The same. What is your favorite kind of flower? Idk I don’t have one. Baby’s breaths are cute though. Have you ever had your heart broken before? For various reasons, yes. What town were you born in? I was born in, if I’m not mistaken, the district of Sta. Mesa in Manila. Do you believe you had a good childhood? I know my elders tried to shield me from harsher realities, and I’ll give them credit for that. I had the latest toys and gadgets and we had cable TV, so I had access to the cool shows of the time, to give a few examples. I’m grateful for all of those, but nothing could ever protect us from acknowledging the reality that I had alcoholic relatives who also happened to wake me up everyday with the smell of their cigarette smoke; and relatives who would resort to physical fights and screaming whenever they got too drunk, which always made our house a hot topic within the small neighborhood and a source of embarrassment for me, my siblings, and cousins. What was the last dream you had? I’m not sure. I think I was just hanging out with Gab in it. Do you know how to play any card games? Other than solitaire, no. Have you ever taken a taxi before? Yep but I can count those times on one hand. I’d rather use a ride-sharing app to get a driver than hail a Filipino taxi driver. What is something about your childhood that you miss? Half-days in school. What are you currently most looking forward to? Sleeping tonight, tbh. I want to stay up for a bit but I can’t wait to sleep too. Did you ever have MySpace? Do you miss those days? I had, very briefly. It was never a big trend in the Philippines so I didn’t see the big deal. I was more attached to Friendster (which I never got to have because of the 16-year-old signup requirement, which my parents made sure I followed) and Multiply. What is the best television show you've ever watched? Breaking Bad. Are there any songs you can't listen to because they bring back memories? I can’t listen to O by Coldplay anymore because it was the song I kept on repeat when I repeatedly harmed, starved, and tried to kill myself a couple of years ago. Have you ever saved someone's life? I hope I have in some form or another. I know I failed with Nach, though. Do you tend to sleep well at night? Sure, unless I had reason not to. What do you believe is your weirdest habit? I lock my car doors three times before I feel comfortable. When was the last time you were sick? This question is on almost every survey, along with the what-instruments-do-you-play one. Uhhhhhh 2017. What color are your parents' eyes? Black. Do you have any credit cards? I don’t. Have you ever broken any major bones? Nope, thank goodness. Have you ever had a surgery before? ^ Same. Are you ever afraid people will just stop talking to you one day? I never thought about that, no. Can you tell me the last deep thought you had? Meh, it’s too triggering to go back to at the moment. Are there any websites you've used for over 10 years? Twitter, Wikipedia, and YouTube, for sure. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their ages? Yeah, they’re 19 and 16. What is the best movie you've seen this year? Liway. Did you ever make straight a's in school? Sure. What color is the shirt you are currently wearing? White, with maroon text.

[philharvey]

So, i just wanted to tell you all, that after 5 years of running this blog, and 20 years of being a huge fan of Coldplay, I can finally say that I will be seeing Coldplay in my home country, for the first time, tomorrow, April 4, 2017. 

This is honestly the best feeling in the world, this is the happiest I could ever be, and I’m so excited. I actually cannot breathe because I know that Chris and the rest of the band are already in Manila. I’m just so so so happy, and I cant contain my feelings. I want to scream, I want to jump oh god. I’m so excited.

edit: I dont mean to brag okay I honestly just have so many feelings I cant believe that it’s tomorrow :(((

[alexbandfan]

Nome completo: Alexander Max Band 

Data de nascimento: 8 de junho, 1981

Origem: San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California

Profissão: cantor, compositor, músico, produtor e ator 

Instrumentos musicais: toca violão, piano, saxofone ( por insistência de seu pai ) e bateria.

Signo: gêmeos

Altura: 1,78m

Cor favorita: vermelho

Ele gosta de: comida mexicana. Gostava também de jogar ping pong e cantar mascando chicletes.

Tatuagens: kokopelli no pulso esquerdo (fez quando tinha 14 anos), escrito “donate life” no braço direito, uma mulher no braço esquerdo e o novo símbolo do The Calling (vermelho) no ombro direito.

Kokopelli: é uma divindade da dança, música e terra. Há uma lenda sobre o Kokopelli. O kokopelli se tornou símbolo do The Calling no passado.

Influências musicais: algumas delas foram: Pearl Jam, Bon Jovi, Live, Train, Coldplay e U2. Alex é fan dessa última banda e de David Bowie.

Melhores amigos de antigamente:  Jethro Rothe-Kushel e Aaron Kamin.

Paixões: gatos e U2

Nomes de seus gatos: Six e Parigi.

Parigi foi atacado por um pit bull e teve a perna amputada.

Alex tem um gato de pelúcia, que é uma versão do Parigi, chamado Miniparigi. 

Ele cortou a perna do Miniparigi.

O que o Alex não costumava gostar antigamente:

Detestava quando diziam que ele se parece com Aaron Carter, porque, segundo o próprio, "ele é mais ou menos 10 anos mais novo que eu".

Biografia:

Alex cresceu em San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, numa rua chamada Camino Palmero (daí o nome do primeiro CD). Sua paixão pela música começou aos 5 anos de idade.

Começou a tocar guitarra aos 8, quando sua mãe partiu para a Alemanha e conheceu Aaron ( ex-namorado de sua irmã, Taryn), com quem fundou a banda Generation Gap e, em seguida, Next Door. Mais para frente deram origem a banda The Calling.

Contudo, sua primeira banda foi a Maybe Solitude, que teve um álbum de 5 músicas produzido por Jethro Rothe-Kushel, um grande amigo de Alex.

Jethro também produziu e dirigiu o primeiro videoclip de Alex: Dormant Prayer (1993).

Alex anunciou seu plano de iniciar carreira solo em 3 de junho de 2005, em um show em Las Vegas. Seu último show como The Calling seria em Temecula no dia 04. Em novembro de 2005 anunciou oficialmente sua carreira solo pela gravadora Geffen Records. Devido a vários atrasos para lançamento de seu próximo CD (We’ve all been there), Alex acabou deixando a gravadora e em 2008 fundou a sua própria: AMB Records.

"I've been working on leaving my label for a while now, and moving to somewhere else to put this record out finally and give it the push it deserves...and I'm happy to announce that I will be putting the record out ON MY OWN! With help from good friends in the business and an amazing team, I'm putting together my own Label. This gives me the freedom to make my own decisions, to invest in myself, and to do what I want, when I want. This is the way to go these days in the music business and I am sooooooo lucky to be able to do it. There are no firm details as to when exactly the record will be released, but I am doing everything in my power to make the process as speedy as possible. I will let you all know of course as soon as I find out more."

Pela sua gravadora, lançou o Alex Band EP e, em 2010, lançou o álbum We’ve all been there.

Em 15 de agosto de 2013, Alex apresentou a banda The Calling com novos músicos contratados. Fizeram um show em homenagem a sua volta no Bally’s Atlantic City em 17 de agosto de 2013.

No dia seguinte, Alex foi sequestrado. Os bandidos o roubaram e bateram nele. Um dos colegas notou o sumiço do cantor, encontrou-o tempo depois e Alex foi levado ao hospital onde foi tratado e teve alta. O episódio aconteceu em Lapeer, Michigan.

Depois de alguns shows, a banda se desfez novamente.

Em outubro e 2016, a banda The Calling apareceu com uma nova formação e fizeram um show em Manila, nas Filipinas.

Anunciaram um tour pela Austrália que, infelizmente, teve de ser adiado devido a problemas com vistos.

Em julho de 2017, The Calling anunciou que se juntaria à banda Lifehousecomo suporte para a turnê australiana, durante a qual Alex anunciou que lançaria novas músicas em 2018.

Caridade:

Alex sempre esteve envolvido em trabalhos de caridade, especialmente, depois que Jennifer Sky (sua ex-mulher) precisou de um transplante. A partir desse ocorrido, Alex se tornou um grande apoiador da campanha de doação de órgãos, trabalhando, de perto, com a instituição Donate Life America.

Anualmente, ele faz shows para arrecadar dinheiro e chamar a atenção das pessoas para a causa. Esses shows são conhecidos como Alex Band’s Donate Life Rocks.

O primeiro Alex Band’s Donate Life Rocks foi em outubro de 2007 em Los Angeles, CA. O show foi ao ar na TV pelo canal Dish Network e, também apareceu no programa The Real World: Hollywood que, de certa forma, ajudou a promover o Donate Life e a ideia de doar órgãos.

E o segundo em 21 de agosto de 2008 em Richmond, VA.

Além disso, todo ano Debbie Hagerman - antiga dona do site oficial de fans do Alex - organizava um projeto de caridade, por meio do qual fãs também podiam doar dinheiro para as causas apoiadas pelo Alex. Ela produzia calendários com fotos de shows do Alex. Todo o dinheiro ia para o Alex Band Education Fund for Donate Life America, o qual arrecadou mais de $30 000.

Desde que Alex foi diagnosticado com Parkinson em 2012 e anunciou a notícia em 2013, ele decidiu apoiar a causa de pessoas que sofrem com a doença, doando, também, para a instituição Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease, além de ajudar a promovê-la.

Curiosidades: 

The Calling teve um hiato depois dos tours do CD Two devido a 2 motivos: Alex teve de cuidar de um membro da família, que adoeceu, além de usar esse tempo para inovar nesse mundo de mudanças da indústria da música.

Alex já afirmou em entrevistas que, apesar de não conhecer a maior parte das garotas de sua escola, ele acha que saiu com quase todas as meninas do colegial. 

O primeiro contrato com a RCA foi assinado quando Alex tinha 15 anos. Então, teve de largar o colégio, diplomando-se através de professores particulares. 

Alex diz que quando enviou sua fita demo para a rádio ele e Aaron faziam vozes diferentes votando na música deles só para tocar! 

Quando criança, conheceu Demi Moore, que estava em um dos primeiros filmes de seu pai "Puppet Master".

Sua família possuía um castelo em Genova, na Itália, onde foi gravado o DVD acústico "The Calling - Music In High Places" (Live in Italy). O castelo foi vendido há alguns anos e não pertence mais à família do Alex.

Neste mesmo castelo, seu pai havia dirigido e produzido alguns filmes, como: Castle Freak, The Pit e The Pendulum.

Quando Alex era pequeno sempre passava as férias de verão no castelo.

Alex atuou em 2009 no episódio “Help” da quinta temporada da série CSI: NY, a qual foi ao ar dia 14 de janeiro de 2009. Alex interpretou Trey Fager, um músico suspeito de um crime de assassinato. As músicas que tocou são dele mesmo.

Ele passou muito tempo na Europa quando criança.

“Roubou” um carro (Viper) de seu pai quando tinha 14 anos.

Ele tem algumas tatuagens, a começar pelo Kokopelli, que se localiza em seu pulso esquerdo. Alex fez essa tattoo em Hollywood quando tinha 14 anos. Anos mais tarde, se tornou o símbolo do The Calling.

Sua cicatriz (charmosa!) debaixo do olho esquerdo foi conseguida por conta de um cachorro que rendeu ao Alex 30 pontos quando ele tinha 9 anos.

Ele fez shows próximos a faculdades em abril de 2008, teve vários shows agendados pelos EUA e em junho de 2008, completou, com sucesso, 13 shows pelo Brasil, além de ter participado de várias rádios e programas de TV pelo país.

Alex já disse que as fãs brasileiras são as que ele considera mais próximas a ele.

Alex Band fez três turnês pelo Brasil: duas em 2008 e uma em 2009.

Casamentos:

25 de julho de 2004: casou-se com Jennifer Sky. Moravam na Flórida. Separaram-se em dezembro de 2008. Embora o casamento tenha durado 4 anos, eles ficaram juntos, ao todo, por 8 anos.

Em 1o de maio de 2011: casou-se com Kristin Blanford. Separaram-se em abril de 2012.

Outubro de 2013: casou-se com Shayna Band, com quem teve o filho Max Bowie Band. Continuam juntos <3 O anúncio de que estavam esperando um filho foi feito em 2016.

Max Bowie Band:  nasceu em 3 de setembro de 2016

Família:

Pai: seu pai, Charles Band, é diretor e produtor de filmes de terror na Full Moon Pictures. Separado de Meda e casado com Debra Dion. Ele é judeu. Nasceu na Lituânia e morou na Itália.

Mãe: Meda Band (cristã). Separada de Charles Band e casada com outra pessoa. Foi para a Alemanha quando o Alex ainda tinha 8 anos. Ela ainda mora lá. Meda teve 3 filhos na Alemanha. Alex os conheceu, eventualmente, em suas turnês pelo país.

Ambos, pai e mãe de Alex foram criados na Itália, onde possuíam o castelo de Giove, na Umbria.

Avô: Albert Band, famoso diretor e produtor de filmes de terror também. Nasceu em Paris, na França e faleceu aos 78 anos em 14 de junho de 2002.

Bisavô:  Max Band, era um grande pintor que conhecia Pablo Picasso .

Tio (irmão do pai): Richard Band, compositor de música de cinema.

Irmã: Taryn Band (lançou sua própria marca de roupas: Vanitas)

Irmãos (por parte de pai): Harlan e Zalman, com quem cresceu junto.

Websites relacionados a família e amigos do Alex:

Full Moon

Charles Band’s Myspace

Richard’s Myspace

Richard Band Music

Jethro’s Myspace

   Last FM, Jovem Pan FM Santos, Fanfic, Wikipedia sobre Alex Band, Imbd, 

letras.com.br, another source here,  here, here, Radio Swiss pop, this blog and this blog, here, here, melodia crítica

[aestheticvoyage2017]

Day 160: Friday June 9, 2017 - “Solong”

Went to work tonight at 9pm for the last night shift.  Was a festive Friday night here in Manila as the gang celebrated the second birthday in a row, and also made a celebration for me.  Got a really good cake to wash down the quail eggs! But even better, I got some solid Souvenirs to take home including my own Jeepney on a day where I got to ride a Jeepney all on my own!   Really enjoyed this gang, and had a productive last few hours here with them.  Split out at 2am to go back to the hotel and pack. They’ll be fine without me, and we’ll always be just a ping away.  They’ll never be on their own - and neither will I; they definitely left their memorable mark on me, no matter what comes next!

I know one thing for sure - I want to be working here next April on my birthday!  This group does it right and really cares for and loves each other.  To tell the story of this trip is to tell the story of the people.  To be a part of this time in not just the loose-work-way, but in an emotional and energetic way, was a great privilege.  I hope that they took away from me some perspective and motivation.  I took away from them the same.  With goodbyes and hugs, we roll on - nothing behind, everything ahead, so as it is, on this road.

Song; Coldplay - Everglow 

Quote: “Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien