K i d K u l i t

A thought-provoking question just in time for Valentine’s Day. If anything, this video serves to further prove my unwavering love for all things presented in split-screen.

For something a little less “artsy” and a little more “emo” — house music, oh you never let me down! I love the concept + cinematography. The song is not bad either.

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Yo I told you I’d be counting down the days until this album dropped. Now “Incredibad” has finally arrived into my life and it’s everything my ears could have dreamed of + more.

Their newest single, “I’m On A Boat” feat. T-Pain, debuted on SNL this past weekend. But for those of you craving some classic Lonely Island shenanigans… well it really doesn’t get any better than this. Best response video EVER. Guy #1 + Guy #2 = <3

In many ways, the Kapisanan Philippine Centre saved my life. I became involved with this wonderful community of young, intelligent, creative, and awe-inspiring Filipinos nearly a year ago. And within that year, I’ve been able to:
- act in a Fringe Festival play that received best ensemble cast + huge critical acclaim
- perform my own music in front of a vibrant crowd for the annual summer event, Kultura
- work on tons of different productions + edit more video than I could have ever imagined
- collaborate with brilliant minds who always push the boundaries of art & culture
- embrace my roots + make a real effort to learn more about what it means to be Filipino

We had a fantastic year. I have never been so proud of knowing where I come from. And if you know anything about me and my history, you’ll know that’s a pretty big deal. I also feel really blessed to have met the people I have at the KPC. These are some of the greatest people you could ever be lucky enough to meet and I’m grateful and honoured to be able to call them my friends. This retrospective was a pure labour of love <3 and I look forward to another great year with “the K”.

I am awake. aware. anew.
I can taste the cold air filling me quickly
but I spit it back up like a spectrum
refracting bright white light through my eyes
and that awkward twilight feels warmer now from out of me
I touch the sound of subtlety and leading roles
and I can see the joy in here, in the here, in the hearing
of every single electronic pulse and wave from everyone
I am light. waiting. ready.

Today, a poem + a video = a grin on my face. Tra-la-la!

Happy New Year! As you can see after my birthday, blogging momentum slowed down around here. You know how it gets around the holidays — places to go, people to see, and lots of food to eat! When I finally had the chance to properly sit down in front of my computer to write, I thought for a moment that I’d try posting retroactively… faking the dates and such until I was all caught up. But I’ve decided to just start again fresh. To change it up a bit, to try something new. It isn’t what I’d normally do, but maybe that’s a good thing.

Okay 2009, you’re finally here and so far I can’t complain. Yes, I have more resolutions in my head this year than I can keep track of. And I could list them all, oh so predictably. But I don’t really want to bore you with those kinds of details (right now!). Instead, allow me just to SHOW you some of my resolutions:

I had a lot of fun making this one (as I’m sure you’ll notice from my dorky metronome dancing) and I’m quite proud of the tune too. I hope watching this video makes you feel as good as I feel about the year to come!