High School Musical

No, this isn't a post about that movie.

It's about an impromptu high school reunion.

The venue they chose was Cafe 80s near ABS-CBN. It was a cozy cafe and bar that played 80s music non-stop. And since we were all kids of the 80s, the music was perfect for our vibe.

True enough, we were singing and hand-dancing for hours. It felt like we were in LSQC again.

That's what the right music - and company - can do.

A Channel of Peace

Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Coming from a Franciscan and Capuchin School, we hold this feast day very close to our hearts. And the memories of feast days from Elementary to High School are still embedded in my mind and heart.

Just like the very meaningful and powerful prayer of St. Francis.

Happy Feast Day, St. Francis! I pray that you continue to make me - and more people - a Channel of your Peace.

Capuchin Celebration

Being from a Capuchin school, I've always looked up to Capuchin Saints. I've always admired their lives, their faith and the change they've created in the lives of the Faithful.

Of course, St. Francis of Assisi is one of the earliest and most known Capuchin saints. His life story is something I know well, having performed in the "Transitus" in LSQC for 4 years.  Then, there's the Prayer of St. Francis, something that's also very close to my heart and mind.

Today, we celebrate another Capuchin Saint. In particular, we celebrate the day of his birth.

Yup, it's the birthday of St. Padre Pio de Pietrelcina!

Happy Birthday St. Pio! We are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Start the week with Glee

Since I've been reconnecting with my High School Glee Club group online lately, I've also been reconnecting with old episodes of "Glee."

A few years back, "Glee" was the series on everyone's lips. Aside from the great music, the story arcs, the cast of promising newcomers and a powerhouse list of guest stars, it was really a joy to watch. 

And the music. Oh, the music. Watching every episode made me relive our Glee Club days with Sir Jun Ortega. How we'd be asked to perform in school programs, and eventually invited to perform outside school.

Some of my favorite LSQC Glee Club performances were "Overture from the Tales of the Manuvu," which we performed in LSM, among other places. There's "Age of Aquarius" which we performed in Greenbelt. And "Sometimes," which we performed for our Father Rector.

These were performances that were all heartfelt and hard to forget. That's why today, let me start the week with something that encompasses these things in one video. An excerpt from Glee which talks about forgetting.

This episode with Gwyneth Paltrow as substitute teacher Holly Holiday is still one of my all-time faves. Something that's worth watching over and over again.

Oh, Glee Club and Glee. I really can't forget you.

On a high!

High school, that is.

One of my classmates sent this 2nd year HS class photo of ours. And I reckon it'll be easy to spot where I am.

This is a great Throwback Thursday photo!

Mother of all Birthdays

Today is a special day because it's the birthday of the Mother of all peoples.

Thank you for always looking after us, listening to us, and guiding us. It's your birthday, but it's you who so generously gives us gifts. And for that, we're always grateful

And on your birthday, let me dedicate this song that we always sang as a choir when I was still in Lourdes School.



Happy Birthday, Mama Mary! Ave Maria!