Diane – a simple yet intelligent girl. She loves color black
and helping people. Even though a lot of people are telling her she’s pretty,
she thinks otherwise about herself.
Prince – Diane’s school mate who is always in need of help.
Since he has trouble with his academics, Diane is his savior. He’s very
friendly and sweet to everyone.
Mandy – Diane’s best friend. She knows Diane very well and
always tells her to be herself. She’s a confident and independent woman who’s
as intelligent as Diane.
Story
Diane has a problem. It’s been three years since she went to
college and she feels as if she’s not growing as a person.
Her grades are great then they’ll get mediocre.
She’s full of energy then feel very tired the next.
She feels like as if she’s in a roller coaster ride and the
most alarming thing is, she doesn’t feel romantically attracted to boys.
The good thing is, Mandy, her best friend is there to keep
her in place.
One day, their school mate Prince approached Diane to help
him with his final project --- a short film.
Diane’s the type of person who’s hard to say “no” to anyone.
Therefore, Diane agreed helping Prince with the project.
Diane juggled her days in between fixing her own life and
helping Prince. Prince on the other hand, feels he’s a burden for her but
cannot do anything but ease her helping duties to help her.
They did the project for a week. Diane also took her exams.
Prince thanked him for everything. The result went good for Prince…
But for Diane…it’s the worst…
Her grades got lower
She’s always out of energy
And she feels boggled…
Mandy reassured her that she can get back on track but Diane
knows that it will never be the same again. She realized that it’s something
unwelcomed that’s been bothering her and it’s either she’ll have a hard time
getting it off or hard time making it grow.
She needs motivation, she needs a source and Mandy knows
where to get it...
Diane needs Prince.
But Prince is not the type to think about love as of the
moment. He knew his priorities well and Diane’s not a part of it. He’s thankful
but that’s all he could give right now.
And with the struggle to get back on track, Diane needs to
keep on hanging before she falls.
Since it's Valentines (Happy Valentines to you!), I decided to make a mini-series of short stories about love. I am going to make these stories for the remaining days of February so let's see how this goes. Hehe.
Here's the first one...enjoy!
LoveShower
It was a rainy morning and I feel melancholic
as the rain drops pour in my window with a fainted light across the curtains.
Droplets made the leaves heavy, as well as my mood. I am on my own. I don’t
live with anyone by myself---in this pale blue apartment with a cup of tea in
my hand; I feel lonely.
I wondered why the rain makes us sad when it’s
supposed to be refreshing. The land, crops and basically the whole earth cools
down with every downpour, but why does it also makes a person feel down too? I
should love the rain. I should create a memory wherein rain will be my
sunshine. I should remove this notion of loneliness when it’s raining. For
others, it may sound so absurd to think too much how about what someone feels
when it’s raining. But as for me, I don’t want my emotions to be like a weather
or even a season that changes from time to time---I want to be constantly
happy.
I picked up my umbrella and headed towards the
door. The drenched outside world is waiting for me. Even though I hate getting
wet, I braved the streets with my resolute to end my loneliness with this rain.
Cold wind pass across my face, cutting beneath my cheeks while the pattering
sounds of my feet sounded like a sad harmony. It’s traumatizing and I want to
go back home, where I know I could be warm and safe. But I know I need to love
the rain, and appreciate it so I gathered few steps more.
It was really hard to walk in the rain. I
imagine tears puddle up in the streets and breeze from a pierced heart. I
imagined myself during the darkest days of my life. It was just like rainy
season---clouds clustered in the sky, tears blocking my eyesight, the cold gave
me goose bumps and his voice resonated like a thunder. It was a storm I was
devastated from, and it took me so long to find its eye for I am hanging on to
its tails. It was raining when he left and it is now raining that he’s gone.
But it is now raining that I also remember that day, and that’s why I want to
befriend the rain---so the dark shadows of the past will fade away.
So for this post, I’ll be writing my thoughts
about ONE OK ROCK’s Heartache. I’ve been a fan for many years now and I listen
to all of their songs so I am also aware of
how their music changes from one album to another. It’s true that ONE OK ROCK
continues to evolve its music especially now that they are reaching for a wider
global audience, but anything is fine with me.
As a fan, I will stay supportive to whatever
they plan to do with their music but of course, I hope that they will still
incorporate their own Japanese rock/ONE OK ROCK signature style to their
upcoming music. In all honesty, they write great songs even before they became
affiliated with American producers or labels. There’s this vibe or formula that
when you hear it, you know it’s ONE OK ROCK. I cannot pin-point to what aspect
of their music shows their distinct style though.
Anyway, I choose to write a music review about Heartache
mainly because it’s Valentines…and their slow rock love songs really tugs the
heartstrings. (AND THIS IS MY CURRENT MOOD LOL). In totality, ONE OK ROCK’s
slow love songs are over flowing with emotion, love, pain and other
feelings (OMG IS THIS KANJOU EFFECT? HAHA) that every time I listen to it, I
just can’t help but pick up the emotion from the song. I guess that’s a sign
that music does transcend cultural barriers. I can feel and understand the
message just by listening to the song…or maybe it’s just that they are that
good. I think I’m straying away from the topic…lol.
I am no professional but I’ll TRY to do well with my review. So read on :--)
Heartache
Ah, this is probably one of the most
heart-wrenching songs I’ve ever heard. Lyrics wise, the song really shows
heartache. The choice of words and how it is sung really makes my heart heavy
every time I play it. The first stanza is very strong for me: “So they say that
time takes away the pain, but I’m still the same.” From the moment I heard it,
I was like “dang. I wanna cry.”
For me, the message is well shown with the
quality of the lyrics. I also like the fact that the musical arrangement is very
light from the beginning up to the middle part because it created a good
build-up until the song is accompanied with heavy drum beats, guitar strums and
bass lines up to the end; like an escalator wherein the first few parts of the
songs tells you to prepare for a very intense middle part and an energy-maintained
end. The progressive instrumental yet Taka’s singing creates a contrast,
emphasizing the “I can’t help but feel the pain” vibe of the song, especially
with the way Taka sang it with the middle part.
Taka’s voice is well-controlled, Toru’s guitar
lines are placed well and Ryota’s bass lines complements Tomoya’s drumming. I
remember the first time I heard it from Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends
trailer, it made me tear up a bit because even though it speaks about a broken
heart from a failed relationship, it somewhat connected to the film.
Overall,
it leaves me temporarily broken with every single play although I must say, the
acoustic version is A-W-E-S-O-M-E. The feeling seems raw, and it’s more
sentimental with Tomoya playing the lyre. It is not the usual Japanese sound as
it sounds more Westernized but it’s one of those songs that you can recommend
to a non-fan who’s interested to listen to the band for the first time. Somehow, it kind of
reminds me of Wherever You Are and Pierce. Nevertheless, this song is of
quality in terms of technical and emotional effect to its listeners.
Heartache lyric video (fan made):
Heartache acoustic version:
So, that’s my review! I don’t know if I make
any sense at all. LOL. But if you have any suggestions as to how I can improve
my writing skills, please do comment on this post. All the views here are just my opinion.
As for me, I am in my usual stressed-student
mode. When I was younger, I didn't think school means stress…but now that I'm in college, it seems that stress is an inevitable part especially if you really
want to produce good grades. But I am not complaining. It just proves the
saying that...
“Nothing worth having comes easy.”
With this, I got an idea for an inspirational
book. I would like to do a compilation of the words to live by or words of
inspiration from normal people. Usually, quotes or motivational words came from
your favorite actor, leader or other famous people. So for this one, I’d like
the words of wisdom to come from the words of normal people---which are insightful
and of course, can be inspirational too! Honestly, each person is interesting because they
all have different stories. I believe that by their own experiences, they can
give a piece of advice, motivational words, or life quotes that others can truly
relate as well.
I got this idea because a lot of teens today
are becoming lonesome or stressed or mislead from thinking likes and material
things are the top most necessity. It can also be because of pressure from peers, or
education, or attention and a lot more factors. I believe that they are their
peak wherein they are very delicate and therefore, it’s that time when older
ones really talk to their children or when youths encourage their fellow to be cheered
and empowered. I am thinking of just a simple book or booklet with cute, unisex
designs that contains the most striking words compiled from people.
Like this one, QUOTE OF THE DAY booklet by Candy Magazine:
source: candymag.com
I think this will also become handy for me
since I am also kind of stressed with all the school works. Hahaha
Anyway, I’ll leave you a song from my favorite
band which is about encouraging you to be
the light!
Mina – a die-hard fan and staff
member of rock band The Harlequin.
She’s a twenty-year old something woman who has a crush on the band’s vocalist,
Sean but is painfully shy to admit her feelings that’s why even as a staff of
her crush’s band, she acts stiff around him.
Sean – vocalist of The Harlequin and is a great composer.
He’s trying to write a new material for their next album but is having a
difficult time because of pressure. He’s very professional and treats the staff
with respect.
Brad, Allen and Phil – members of
The Harlequin and Sean’s friends
since their college years at a music school. They also contribute to the song
making process but more on the technical aspects. They sense that Mina likes
Sean because she unconsciously spoil Sean more than the rest of the band.
Story:
Sean throws his compositions into
the trash and seems infuriated that he can’t create any good piece for the past
3 months. Meanwhile, Mina was tasked to clean up the recording room, saw the
pile of trash, read the pieces and kept it in her pocket. Upon returning to her
room, Mina once again read the paper and tried making her own song out of it. She
recorded it in her phone and fell asleep…
The other day, the band finished
their rehearsal when Phil asked for Mina’s help to buy them food and medicine
for Sean’s throat. She hurried outside and the rest of the band noticed that
she forgot her phone. They decided to peek on it and saw Mina’s recordings.
Pleased by Mina’s work, they asked her if they can use the compositions for
their next album. Mina was happy to contribute to her favorite band, but Sean
was happier because he knew the lyrics were the ones he wrote. In other words,
Sean owes Mina for turning his trash into jewels.
One night, Sean called Mina for
an “important talk.” It turns out, Sean wanted to thank Mina by performing an
acoustic version of the song they wrote together. Sean also revealed that the
song is too personal and special for him that it does not fit for the album’s
concept so decided that he’ll not include the song in their list, implying that
he wants to do a separate EP for it. Mina, on the other hand, misunderstood
this and felt like Sean didn’t really liked the song at all. She got angry and
walked out in front of Sean.
Months later, the band is
performing their new album at a huge concert with more than 10,000 fans. Mina
was one of the staff who’s watching from the technical booth and saw the set
list. The place went pitch black when all of a sudden, a light lit at the stage
where Sean was standing. He is holding an acoustic guitar and playing a
familiar rhythm. Mina realized this and starting crying. Before playing the
song, Sean said that this song is “his love letter to fans” which the fans
loved. After the concert, Mina approached Sean and thanked him. In return, Sean
hugged him and the rest of the band followed.
The story ends with the band and
Mina altogether are trying to write a new song only five of them will get to
listen to.
Sophie – a
popular fan fiction writer under the user name “Ice Crystals.” She’s a college
student who only considered writing as a hobby. Her dream in life is to be a
pre-school teacher.
Alexis – a publishing
editor who’s in search of the next big thing. She’s a frustrated woman who only
got to publish one book but dreams of winning a Pulitzer Prize.
Keith – Sophie’s
friend who’s the first one to read her stories before posting it online. He
believes that Sophie can make it big someday. He’s a fan of pop culture whom
Sophie asks for advice about ideas and life.
Synopsis:
Sophie’s new
fan fiction “Take Me Home” got popular online that it was noticed by her idol,
pop singer Jason McKinley. It got so many views that she’s been receiving calls
from publishing houses asking her to publish her online works into books.
Canvas Publishing’s Alexis was one of the people who called Sophie but in
reality, she’s not impressed at all with Sophie’s writing. She just called the
young lady because her boss told her to do so. Alexis believes that writing
should be taken seriously---an art and science that should be earned with a
degree. On the contrary, Sophie only writes for fun but manages to be
successful for it---which makes Alexis more frustrated since she studied
writing all her life but only managed to write one book that placed 80th
spot on the best-seller list. Sophie’s “mentor” and adviser is her friend Keith
who is always in the know of the latest pop culture trends and they both just
want to enjoy the simple joys of expressing their thoughts.
So when Sophie
tried her luck and accepted Alexis’ offer (out of all people!), their
ideologies collide. Sophie and Keith team up for the ideas while Alexis keeps
on asking them to edit, revise and stick to the basics.
Will they ever
produce a good book? Will they learn something from each other? Will harmony
come unto them or will their circumstances cause more chaos?
Between the Lines
tells you the importance of embracing change and believing in something that
you passionately do.
First of all,
sorry if I only posted one blog entry last week. To be honest, today is exactly
a week after the ONE OK ROCK concert and I still can’t get over it. Anyway,
since it’s the first week after their first visit in the country, my post for
today is an idea blog related to ONE OK ROCK!
source: OOR Official FB page
First idea: A
documentary about their life touring the world
I know that
there’s the FOOL COOL ROCK documentary already, but I want to do a documentary
following how they live up their dream performing in large crowds in the US,
Europe and Asia. In this video, I would like to capture the most natural
interaction among the members, their song writing process, an interview on how
they feel getting this far, their solo activities, the band’s bonding session,
what are they off-stage, how they conceptualize their songs or albums and what
are the dynamics between their interaction with their American producer,
recording label and their local label, management and the members itself.
I’d
also like to present the difference between the crowds of each country or shows
they go to not for comparison on who’s the most energetic crowd but to see on
how culturally diverse their fandom is---which I think is a good sign because
their music is able to transcend beyond language or culture differences. I also
want to see on how they study the English language. To be honest, they improved
a lot in terms of answering interviews in English. Although there are some mistakes
from time to time, they are still quite impressive and who cares if they can’t
speak well or not? Their music speaks greater and it’s more important!
[PS: I ALSO
WANTED TO INTERVIEW THEM ABOUT THEIR TATTOOS---THE MEANING, THEIR REASON FOR
GETTING IT AND WHAT IS THEIR MOST FAVORITE TATTOO]
If you want to
know what I’m talking about, here is a preview of their FOOL COOL ROCK
documentary:
Second idea:
Music Review
I admit I only
knew the band because of the Rurouni Kenshin films so I am pretty much okay
with their change in musical styles every album. I already heard their first
songs (even the demo, live and unreleased ones) up to their current album,
35XXXV. I also listened to Taka’s collaboration with other artists and
basically dig all the discography I could find just for me to know how they
evolve each CD.
And it’s true that 35XXXV sounds different from their initial
style. It’s Americanized but there’s still the ONE OK ROCK touch to it. I
cannot pin-point which aspect it is but definitely, their music is still with
their own personal sound. That is why I’d like to do a music review of their
35XXXV album or the Jinsei x Boku = (read as Jinsei kakete boku wa) since it’s
my most favorite album from them (my second most favorite is Niche Syndrome).
Here is one of
the song from their 35XXXV album. This is a fan made video from the Japanese movie Eien no Zero. The title is Fight
the Night and it is my most favorite track from the album:
Let me here
your thoughts! Please comment if you have anything to say like suggestions or
corrections.
Truly a ONE, more than OK, ROCK-ing concert
that surged with unyielding energy, hailed Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK performed
for the first time ever in the Philippines last January 19, 2016 (Tuesday) at
the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The concert was one leg of their 35XXXV Asia Tourwith the name derived from the band’s latest album, 35XXXV. It was
filled with anticipation, enthusiasm and screams that can even cause someone to
experience temporary hearing loss. With the band playing hit after hit after hit, their non-stop energy yet flawless
performance delighted Filipino fans and caused them to jump, sing along and
just rock the night away.
Even before the band performed in the country,
their catchy yet edgy and solid songs reached the Philippine soil more than
four years ago mainly due to the influence of Otaku culture, which garners a
huge following in the country. Started in the year 2005, the band got its name
from their practice hour which is One o’clock AM. With a few change in line-up
and released albums, the band started gaining recognition in their home
country, Japan. Moreover, the band gained even more popularity during 2012 when
they sang Rurouni Kenshin live action’s theme song, The Beginning that
sky rocketed them to become of the most in demand rock bands not just in Asia
but eventually in the Western countries as they geared towards rocking the
international scene.
This success was followed by two more songs for the film
franchise with Mighty Long Fall and the slow rock song, Heartache, which
swooned the fans with amazing musical arrangement and Taka’s soulful singing.
In particular, their Manila leg has got to be
the fans’ most awaited event ever. Last year, eager fans spearheaded the
petition for the concert, encouraging other fans to sign and show the Filipino
fandom’s strength in numbers. With a stroke of patience and hard work, this
dream eventually became a blissful reality. The VIP 1 and 2 sections and the limited Royalty tickets were even sold out immediately upon the first few days of selling date! Popularly known for their amazing
live shows, Taka (vocalist), Toru (leader and guitarist), Tomoya (drummer) and
Ryota (bassist) finally got the chance to prove this claim to the Filipino
crowd and give them the epic experience they've been waiting for.
Here are some of the insights regarding their
Manila concert:
Usually, live performances were so raw that
playing the instruments and hitting the notes perfectly as if it placated the
recorded ones were difficult. But, take ONE OK ROCK as an exception. They jumped and ran all over the stage while still maintaining the
superb quality of sound, especially Taka, whose voice is definitely not a
product of auto-tune but a heaven-sent one and Toru, Ryota and Tomoya’s sexy
instrumental part that showcased their expertise with their respective
instruments. Apart from the band’s own efforts, the lights, technical arrangements
and other details for the concert added flare to the experience.
Credits to JulenPhoto (OOR's official photographer for the concert)
The crowd also wowed the band when they opened their
phone lights during Heartache, which made a dreamy sea of lights. They also sang along regardless if the lyrics are in
Japanese or English, proving that they are indeed ready for the ONE OK ROCK.
Before the encore, the fans still can’t get enough that they stomped their feet
and shouted for more in which the band responded with few more songs for the
fans’ delight. Filipino fans showed their overflowing support for the band and it’s not just because their sound is unique or their songs are catchy, but because they also have this angst
and charisma that draws people in especially in live shows. The switch between
the English and Japanese lyrics, paired up with Taka’s powerful vocals and
always improving pronunciation, Toru’s amazing guitar riffs, Ryota’s incredible
bass skills and Tomoya’s double pedal drumming amplify their infectious
energy on stage and awaken the fans starting with the intro track 3xxxv5 followed by the progressive Take Me to The Top. The band also sang hit songs
from their past albums: The Beginning, Clock Strikes and Deeper Deeper from Jinsei x Boku = (Jinsei Kakete Boku Wa), No Scaredfrom the albumZankyo Reference, Wherever You Are and Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer from Niche Syndrome, and songs from their current album, 35XXXV. The band capped off the event with Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer .
The venue hours before the start of the concert. The arena was jam packed with fans! Photo taken by the writer.
Taka and the rest expressed how thankful they
are for the intense and warm reception of the Filipino crowd. Statements from
them wanting to revisit the country were heard multiple times. They even took a
picture with the crowd and received a huge banner from the fans as a remembrance for
that memorable occasion. Before leaving the stage, drummer Tomoya even
approached the mic and said “Mahal Kita”
that made the crowd roar one last time.
After the concert, fans are still in
cloud nine and expressing their gratitude to ONE OK ROCK for taking Manila to
the top.
If you want to know more about the band, you may check their website at www.oneokrock.com or their official accounts on facebook, twitter, instagram and youtube just by typing "ONE OK ROCK."
Curious about their music? Watch the MV of OOR's The Beginning here:
Photo of the writer hours before the concert.
(Pauleen General is a third year AB Communication student from DLSU-Dasmarinas and is a ONE OK ROCK fan.)
If there are any errors you wish to correct or cite, you may post it as a comment and I'll be glad to revise the article. Also, recording and cameras are not allowed during the concert hours that is why I only got the chance to take a picture before and after the concert. Credits to Rappler and JulenPhoto for the pictures.
So for this blog entry, I’d like to show you my
list of the ideas and stories I wanted to write about. As what I have already
said from previous post, I’m more of the slice-of-life kind of writer. I’m not
really into sci-fi (although I watch it often) and I tend to think about
stories about the simple events in life.
I hope to write individual entries
about the stories from this list. I’ll try to get them all done and let’s see
if I improved or not. Lol. Haha. But honestly, there are so much things I
wanted to write…I just don’t know if I can express them well.
Here is my list, take a look!
1. A story about a genius pre-school kid and a
single mother who tries to make all ends meet for her son
2. A documentary about a shopaholic (following her
shopping escapade, how much she can spend in a week or month and what is the
effect of being a shopaholic to her social life and family)
3. A (fan made) music video for ONE OK ROCK’s Good
Goodbye or Luhan’s Football Gang
4. A short film about an OC girl who lives in a
dorm and eventually will have a disorganized roommate
5. A feature article about Sustainable Development
Goals!
6. A video featuring the places you can visit in
the South (besides Tagaytay)
7. A documentary about the art of calligraphy or
typography (the ones that are popular in the social media nowadays?)
8. A throwback feature article of my first trip overseas
9. A story about a struggling piano student who was discouraged by his family because they are a family of doctors and other professionals
But anyway let me show you a pic I took when I was in Singapore years ago and the thoughts I have every time I look at the photo...
I don't know but every time I look at this photo...it makes me think of a story about a girl who takes photos of herself (in a distinct pose) around the world. It is like a story about someone who really loves to travel and immerse herself with different culture and people. She takes photos from her travels and puts them in a photo album. At first, she will be looking very much happy as seen in her shots but eventually, her smile will lessen as she realizes that she lacks something---something that even though she has the money to buy and travel anywhere---she'll still feel empty and so she goes back home in hopes of finding that one thing that she needs to fill in inside of her.
The photo is actually the alpaca plushie I bought and I am just so happy with my purchase that I thought of taking this photo as a remembrance...and yeah, now that I realized, this is like what Amelie did to his father's gnome right? The only difference between my case and the film is my plushie is not lucky to travel the world. *someday alpaca, someday*
I know this post is kinda short…*guilty* but I’ll
try to post more often after the exam week.
So I’ve been thinking of conceptualizing a
story or an idea in different platforms. I already thought of ideas for a
documentary, feature, music videos and such but I think I want to explore if I
can think of ideas in a different light. And then I realized, I want to come up
an idea about a cartoon!
Most of the cartoon shows I’ve watched have
these bizarre and super unrealistic characters. A fry-cook sponge, a fish, a
talking train and a lot more. But with the idea I have, I’m going to stick with
a human character, with no-so awesome abilities, but will teach values and
health to kids.
Veggie Trooper:
Franco!
This follows the daily life of Franco, a nine
year old boy who lives a healthy lifestyle. Born from a vegetarian father and
an aerobics-addict mother, Franco also got the genes for liking healthy stuff
that’s why he likes staying in the kitchen or gardening crops. His friend, Tibby,
is the opposite and likes desserts and meat. Although with contrasting
personalities, both of them get along well. One day, Tibby and Franco passed by
a weird laboratory when they went to look for a secret hang-out place. Tibby, as
careless as ever, left the remnant of his food, mostly junk food in the place.
When it was night time, Mr. Miggles, the
laboratory owner, was going for an errand to test his first sample in hopes of
creating big versions of food to help end hunger when it spilled all over Tibby’s
trash. The trash grew bigger and wilder, indicating that Mr. Miggles’ sample is
a failure. He tried killing the now human-sized junk food monster when it escaped
and flew away. Frightened, Mr. Miggles immediately created a potion with
extracts from fruits and vegetables that will give powerful abilities to fight
against the giant junk food monsters. He decided that he will sneak it to the doorstep
of the first house he’ll pass by that has crops and plants---which is
accidentally Franco’s house. Franco, was the first to wake up that time and
went outside to harvest some tomatoes when he saw the potion disguised in a
bottle of milk. Franco, not nothing what’s the real thing inside, drank all of
it and eventually gained super powers.
Mr. Miggles introduced himself to the boy and
made weapons and equipment for him. Now with his duty as a hero, Franco begins
fighting with junk food monsters to save the city from the unhealthy effects
and lead them to a healthier and peaceful life!
The following are the list of Franco’s super
powers and weapons:
Carrot Vision – gives him a super sharp
eyesight so that the enemies could not hide easily!
Eggplant Boomerang – a weapon that can slice
the enemy (most effective against Potato Chief and Jelly Mean)
Citrus Belt – a small belt with orange, lime
and lemon slices that acts as pockets that stores Franco’s other equipment and
belongings. Even though it looks small, the pockets can store up to 10 kilos of
things without getting heavy!
String Bean Blast – can shoot rock-solid beans
simultaneously (most effective against Corn Chief and Chase Balls)
Potatorpedo – a torpedo with baby potatoes sautéed
in olive oil and chives
The list is tentative and I’m thinking of
conceptualizing the villains and other information about Franco.
This post will be a short one because I haven’t
generated much ideas this week because of other stuff. In all honestly, I’m
losing focus because of our thesis topic approval and an Economic research
paper (yes, they are separate research papers!) but I’ll give the best I can to
produce ideas for this blog.
Since our class is tasked on writing a feature
article, I’d like to write about the upcoming ONE OK ROCK CONCERT here in
Manila. ONE OK ROCK is a Japanese band that just recently signed a music label
contract with Warner Bros. US! For Anime fans or film buffs who already watched the Rurouni Kenshin live-action films and watched until the credit parts, then you’ve
definitely heard some of their songs because ONE OK ROCK sang the theme song
for the three films (The Beginning, Mighty Long Fall and Heartache). Since I’ll be attending the concert (YAAAAY!), I’d like to
write a feature article about their FIRST CONCERT here in Manila and how fans
reacted to it (I’d like to interview my fellow fans so I can interact and make
friends with them).
poster from Philippine One Ok Rockers FB page
or if not, then I'd like to write an article about the Korean chicken restaurant here in Dasmarinas, Cavite. The store is named Yaddlie Chicken and they are located in SM Dasmarinas. Although there are many Korean restaurants and eventually, fast food chains here in the country, I'd like to feature Yaddlie because apart from the fact that it uses a Korean personality who is discovered locally (Korean restaurants usually have Korean celebrities as their endorses, in Yaddlie, they have someone from a segment in Eat Bulaga) and they may seem to have only one branch here in the Philippines (as far as I saw from their FB page). With this, I'd like to do a feature article about them to help boost their popularity as their food is good and affordable. Actually, my brother's fave store in SM is Yaddlie and he's such a picky eater.
