The Countdown Begins
More than 3 weeks left ’til the Philippine Blog Awards 2009 awards night!

Starring:
Ram Orquiza
Coy Caballes
Mic Angel David
and
Khristel Sucaldito

Directed by Kring Elenzano of Flippish.com

Awkward title, much? It supposed to say “23 Days Before Turning 23″ but I overslept last night so I have to come up with something less brilliant.

Innyway.

I wonder why I keep on doing this. I’m a big pattern freak. Two years ago, I put up a blog which aimed to chronicle my journey through 21 weeks of achieving 21 things before I turn 21 AKA The 21st Project. I know it sounds lame. And unrealistic. And I only successfully executed the first two weeks of the project. Procrastination and laziness reared their ugly heads.

And now I’m at it again. No, I’m not reaching for 22 goals and I’m not aiming for 22 items on my long holiday wish list. If I actually learned something in the past – it is to do things one step at a time. Slowly but surely. Patience. Yada yada yada.

Every single birthday I tend to plan weeks in advance on how I wanna be like by the time I turn a year older. Don’t we all? We always cram things in our lives before meeting this yearly deadline. It’s just a date, I know. But like me, some people are just obsessive like that.

So for my 23rd birthday, I mainly want to reconnect again with people – friends and family which I haven’t seen or talked to in a very long time. And this blog just might be an awesome tool in helping me do that. That’s also one of the reasons why my last 5 episodes this year are focused on events and people from schools I’ve attended – refresh my memory on how life can actually be fun and carefree sometimes. First vlog of the bunch will be posted tonight. Here’s a preview:

You’ve also heard me talk about a certain makeover. Sorry if the second part didn’t see the light of day. But I promise this other makeover which has been months in the making will launch before the month is over:

Also watch out for a brand new contest we’ll be launching (I just have to inform the we first). This is one thing I’ve been wanting to do ever since this year started.

So this is it. I still haz a lot in my mind but I’ll let the remaining 21 days deal with that.

The Philippine Blog Awards 2008 is Here!

And it’s bigger than ever! Last Monday, organizers and volunteers of the PBA have done a shoot for the event’s video segments (directed by none other than, Tanggera herself) and things are looking pretty good. Watch out for the teaser which will be launched pretty soon at the official PBA site. I know everyone is now on the edge of their seats as the organizers slowly reveal the shortlists for each category. For the meantime, watch this behind-the-scenes video of the shoot.

PUT AN END TO BOREDOM THIS SEPT. 12!

A massive epidemic is sweeping the metropolis. Victims of this plague of Boredom litter malls, coffee shops, bars and cinemas. The symptoms are horrifying – eyes glazed over, bodies limped across chairs and tables, and a tendency towards mindless droning. If left unchecked, Boredom kills… your social life. (UPDATED WITH VENUE DIRECTIONS)

Our experts at The Hilt have discovered a cure for the outbreak – three treatments to completely eradicate Boredom from your system. The HILT – an online-mediated social affairs circle geared towards providing alternative weekend escapes and happenings to young people in the metro, will be holding a FREE emergency immunization consisting of three Hilt Happenings to contain Boredom from spreading too far. Check in at this affair for immediate treatment and advisory on how to stave off Boredom. Save your social life – put an end to Boredom.

Interest/s: Drinks, Food, Live entertainment, Occult, Sports
Time: 7:00pm – 12:00pm
Destination: PETA Theatre, #5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City
Attire: Smart Casual
Includes: Dinner, drinks, and three FREE anti-boredom treatments

REGISTER HERE WITH YOUR NAME, BLOG NAME, AND BLOG URL!

VENUE DIRECTIONS:

For guests coming from:

Manila:

1. Take España Route to E. Rodriguez
2. Go past St. Lukes Medical Center, QC Sports Club and KFC
3. Turn Left at Eymard Ave right before CALTEX Gas Station

Makati – Ortigas – Pasig – San Juan

1. Take EDSA to Ortigas Ave going to New Manila
2. Turn Right N. Domingo to Horseshoe Village
3. Turn Left at Doña Hemady straight to E. Rodriguez
4. Turn Left E. Rodriguez straight past Christ The King Seminary
5. Turn right at Eymard Street Right After Caltex Gas Station

Cubao – Libis

1. Take Aurora Boulevard past EDSA
2. Take E. Rodriguez route to Manila
3. Go straight past Christ The King Seminary
5. Turn right at Eymard Street Right After Caltex Gas Station

LOOKIE! HERE ARE PREVIOUS HILT HAPPENINGS:

Something is Coming. Something is about to Change. Soon.

REGINE’s SALON at the new ANSON arcade beside Makati Shangrila, The newest building between LANDMARK and MAKATI SHANGRILA Hotel

REGINES SALON

2nd Floor Site “A” Building MAKATI AVENUE CORNER NORTH DRIVE

Tel numbers : 856.17.23 or 856.17.24

Cell : 0916-744.32.99 or 0922-852.05.29

Quoting the group of girls beside me when I was covering the event: “May Oblation Run?!?” LOL. More like the “Oblation Dance”. I wonder why the women are wearing shirts? Pffft.

Watch out for the complete happenings next week. SUBSCRIBE TO MY FEEDS TO BE UPDATED! Happy Centennial Year, UP! Ang Galing Mo!

For the first time, a record-breaking number of Engineering students joined the annual UP Diliman Lantern Parade. Before I show the parade coverage, I took a detour and shot some footage of the UP Pep Squad doing their thang. Enjoy!

FULL LANTERN PARADE EPISODE – CLICK HERE! 

Ang Ipinagpalit, Magbabalik sa Isang Pagsanib

Premieres December 12 19 at the P & G Hall, UP Diliman Engineering Building
Premieres December 15 22 on CokskiBlue

Another episode to watch out for! An Official Entry to the UP Diliman Engineering Week Film Festival: “Mundo ng Kababalaghan”!

Credits:

UP Engineering Society
JM Rivera (Direction)
RK Carino (Direction)

TEASER BY: RK Carino

Would you look at that. I’m 22.

Man, I so don’t feel my age. I still feel like that old (or young) Cocoy who used to sing for anyone, anywhere like a busted jukebox. Or that teenager who lost his cellphone every freakin’ five minutes. Or that kid who used to poop in his underpants.

Ehem.

Gladly, though there are scratches and bruises along the way, I went through everything with my head up (showing my panga profile) and ready for more challenges.

Thanks to the people who remembered. (And thanks for the cake, Jake. )

Have a great week everyone!

PS

uBlog, iVlog is extended until November 15. Check it out!

The second batch of vlogs from CokskiBlue is just around the corner! Even our special (best)friend just can’t wait for it to come out!

Thank you to all those who promoted, participated and contributed to our Pinoy Vlogging Awareness Campaign, uBlog, iVlog! So far, we’ve gathered a total of 6 official entries and 3 contributions; Not to mention those generous bloggers who spread the word about the project. All the links are at the sidebar.

The campaign is a great success already. I did not really think or expect this at first, but a majority of the entries and contributions are already among the top results on Google for “Pinoy Vlogging”!

There is still time to join guys! Deadline is on my birthday. Yup. The 13th is when I turn 22 18, so I’ll also consider your entries as special gifts. Hehe. Remember that it can be a blog post of any kind or any length and 3 winners will be picked including a lucky draw winner for the prizes – FREE promo videos or hosting! Look here for the guidelines.

What are you waiting for? Spread the Vlog Virus while waiting for CokskiBlue‘s new season!

Subscribe to CokskiBlue’s Feeds for updates on the latest videos of Season 2!