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Me and My Undying Love For Music

Music is a basic part of my day-to-day life. It completes me, and is always there with me. I always feel good when music is my company; so good that I can't describe through words. Music is something that could be anywhere...just like me. I listen to it, I produce it through my voice, and play it using the instruments.

I listen to music almost every single time: when I'm in the car, when I'm eating, when I'm about to sleep, when I'm chilling, when I'm on the shower, and all those times when I'm not doing anything. I listen to music in the radio too. Listening to music loses my stress. It eases my mood. Whatever I feel, music can understand it; when I'm depressed, inspired, happy, in love, mad or even bipolar, there's always that certain type of music that is perfect for what I feel.

I produce music through my voice (what?!).. Well to make the statement better, I SING. I love to sing all the time. I started to sing when I was only 2; and for 13 years now, I still continue to do the same. Singing is my way of meditating. I love to share that God-given talent by singing in school, in front of my relatives, on karaoke machines, with my friends, with my family, and even when I'm just alone. No one will ever stop me from doing so.

For me, singing wouldn't be complete if there are no instruments to play with. That is basically the reason why I put extra effort to learn them. It look me a lot of patience, memory, and a widened perspective to at least learn one. Piano is the first and best instrument I ever learned, though it took me 2 months to know how to play it. At present, I still have an open mind to know more of it. The second instrument I learned is the guitar, which took me, surprisingly, just two hours to learn it. It's the most blood-shedding (literally) instrument I ever learned. Haha! I learned how to play the ukelele too, that took me an entire carpool ride from school to home to learn it. 20 minutes, roughly. Thanks to my carpool mate for for letting me borrow! LOL. The last (but not least) instrument I know how to play is that 'beat box' which I actually knew how to play even before I played one. It's for basic beats; so simple, plain, and easy to learn and might just be disregarded. Yet, music is really so dull when you don't have the 'beat'.

There is no instrument I learned how to play from a professional. Same goes for singing; I just learned them by myself but with the help and inspiration of people who know better than I do. It just means that you don't really have to be 'intelligent' nor 'rich' to learn one; as long as you love music and you're determined to learn, then there would be no problem.

Music for me is one form of happiness. Coming from a family of musicians, there's no reason for me not to love it. well, even if you don't have any experience with anything that involves music, it still won't stop you from learning and loving it. Once you love it, you'll never stop. You'd never hear yourself saying 'I'm sick of music!' nor 'I hate music!' cos you never will. Everyone can love music. Everyone can learn music. We live in a place where we're free to love and learn what we want. As long as you make music your bestfriend, then life is surely happier. :D

My music inspirations:

Whitney Houston

Celine Dion

Anna Graceman

Maria Aragon

Lea Salonga

Gary Valenciano

Sheryn Regis

Anna Fegi

Janella Salvador

A LOT MORE!

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Me on the beat box last Araw Ng Wika '12 in school ;)

During the farewell party of my Grade 8 teacher. I was assigned to play background music.

My past time :)

Those times when I was still in 'learning-process'. Wahahaha

God brought the other side of me.. :) <3

#modelling #ADMODELS

Live Mannequin Show during Fashionably Live! at Chillage :) last June 12, 2013

“Life is like playing a piano. You need to use all the keys be it black or white to make beautiful music. Happiness, sadness all things in life will always come in pair and both sides prove beneficial as you go along in your journey. Happiness provides satisfaction and resolution, sadness on the other hand provides perseverance and strength.”

Reality

Saturday afternoon, there I am. On the corner of my room, deeply thinking about the most vague things. Questions running through my mind.

Deep in thinking, made me realize. That reality hidden behind every happy thing. I feel myself sulking.

A reason why we do everything for someone is so that we get valued. But there are also times when we just get brushed off by those people we hope would value us. Sad fact, indeed. But experienced as I am, I already realized that. I just have to get over it. Take that real thing. We’re in the real world full of inconsiderate people who deceive us.. Oftentimes we give and do everything for people. Then they count it as a zero. Yes, we’ve wasted our effort. We’ve wasted our effort thinking that what we do is worth. When we realize, we stop. When we stop giving it to them, they long for that again. And no, I’m not going to be fooled. Ever. Again.

There I was, at the corner of my bed on a Saturday afternoon. Thinking about the reality. No, I won’t get deceived. Ever. Ever. Again.

Childishness? I think it's the equivalent of never losing your sense of humor. –Walt Disney

Phoebe Fernandez: An 'idol' and a friend

Phoebe Fernandez: If you are a Sunday morning person, you’d know her as a host in Magtv Na. If you listen to the radio every Saturday morning, you’d hear her give her opinions and thoughts in Estoryahe in DYAB. If you love to wait for showbiz news, yes, that’s her; the showbiz reporter in TV Patrol Central Visayas. If you are into indie films, no one else would be ‘Merry’ in My Paranormal Romance but her.

But if you ask me, I am perhaps either of those people. It’s not just her shows that I like, but also her herself. I idolize her because of her personality, her intelligence, her talent, and her looks. I have actually never tried that an idol of mine became my friend until I knew her. She doesn’t treat me (and any other) like a ‘fan’, who is usually just entertained for a few seconds and then just forgotten right after. Instead, she treats me like a friend; she entertains me, makes me happy, talks to me and asks questions, and most of all, she cares. Just by frequently seeing her on Sundays in Magtv Na, and seeing her in person twice (which was during the Star magic Workshop where both of us joined), and of course, FB and Twitter, she guested me in their radio show, Estoryahe. She is so humble and kind, that sometimes, when I talk to her, I’d forget that I’m actually talking to a famous person. Bwahaha. And yeah, her intelligence. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Nursing (which I know you won’t even believe) and look how good she works as a host, reporter, actress and endorser. It’s completely different from being a nurse, right. LOL. But you can see how dedicated she is to that kind of job.

Basically, just like any other people, what I used to like from her is just her looks. Undoubtedly, she really is beautiful. She got the looks, like I said. But you know, only a few people are ‘beautiful’ with a good personality like her. She, indeed, is a person worthy to look up to.

Almost EVERY moment being with her is UNFORGETTABLE and sometimes unbelievable. Whether she knows or not, I have recorded every date I see her. I would express the happenings by writing them (like this one). One of the most unforgettable things that happened while encountering her was during the premiere night of her movie, My Paranormal Romance, last Valentine’s Day 2012. It was actually a Tuesday night, and as a first year high school student that time, I was not supposed to be out the house because I had to be early for school the next day. And I think I didn’t need to watch the movie again too, because I already watched it 2 days before that night. But instead, I still managed to go there with my dad, my sister, my brother and his girlfriend (that time). The thing I really wanted that night was to at least see her and talk to her. And unexpectedly, I was able to. :D The best thing was that she was able to recognize me. She said, “Hi Denby!”, and then she thanked me for being there. It took us until 1:00am there but it was worth it. :)

In many little and big ways, she inspired me. A part of the good side of my personality is influenced by her. I never failed to learn something from her through her knowledge and opinions, especially when I listen to Estoryahe, and every little time we talk. I learned from her that it’s always awesome to stick to our passion. I also learned confidence from her; not to care about what other people think, and by just being ourselves. It’s the reason why she lasts in TV shows and more. The best thing I learned from her is to always think positive; to go for what is good, leaving problems behind, and to always smile. :)

I am always proud to acknowledge her exceptionality (if there’s such word) because I know she deserves it. I will continue to support her and her shows, and everything else in her career. I will always share the positivity I got from her. And my love and support for her will really last.

I always pray for the best for her, like the success up to everything she deserves. I hope that she’ll still continue to be who she is now. (:

-dperez2012-

(Me and ate Phoebe.)

“ You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”- Mae West

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." - George Bernard Shaw

6-day Star Magic Workshop experience

May 2-7, 2011. Monday-Saturday. Benedicto College & SM Event Centre.

Star Magic Workshop's saying, "Training tomorrow's stars today." - Why yes, it is really true. Most of the famous stars in ABS-CBN have been trained there.

I've always dreamed to become famous, to work in showbusiness, to inspire other people when I grow older. I've always wanted to see celebrities and become friends with them (that's how ambitious I was!). But one thing: I really didn't know where to start. I wanted that "fame" dream, but I didn't know how and when to begin.

The first time I've heard about Star Magic Workshop was through a commercial on TV. Their saying caught my attention. And because of that, I started that "determination" in joining, thinking there might be something awesome that would happen. I mean, I was only 12 years old that time, so I guess my imagination was bigger :D

So, somehow, I finally decided. I will take ACTING in that Star Magic Workshop. But there was also Voice workshop, which is quite like my passion, but I wanna try something new this time.

I registered with my mom. All I needed was a couple of pictures, and of course, the payment. In the workshop itself, we were 10 in the same age bracket, wearing those green laced IDs with our pictures on it.

Joining that 6-day Star Magic Workshop was really better than how I expected it to be. ACTING wasn't the only thing I learned after all. I learned to have self-confidence and not to care about what other people think about me. I learned to be creative and to make use of my big imagination. Most of all, I learned to always be myself and stay unique.

Indeed, joining Star Magic Workshop has been a very AWESOME experience. I met new friends, and I have seen celebrities like I wished to. 6 days of learning new things were all worth it. Now, I get inspired to learn many new things everyday.

"It's not always bad to try something new. It would help you learn new things, whether it's good or bad." - Me

My First Ever Camera Work Experience.

FLASHBACK | May 4, 2011 | Benedicto College | with: Direk Rahyan Carlos

Direk: Denby, you are only allowed up to ONE TAKE. We need to make this fast! Teens will still follow after you.

Me: Okay. I understand. One take only. (shakiiiing.)

Direk: Okay, take one, action!

Me: *starts to say words*

Direk: CUT!! CUT!!

Me: Oops. Did I do anything wrong?

Direk: wait.

Me: okaaaay.

Direk: *talking to the people outside* . Hey everyone keep quiet! Ongoing shoot on the set!!!

Direk: Okay, take two.

Me: *thinking* Oh. I thought one take only. I'm gonna have take 2?? YEEEYYY!

M E M O R I E S .

"Why get jealous? Why follow other's ways? God made you who you are."

Let's have a flashback.

In the picture, it's me(in violet) plus my classmates in Star Magic Workshop, and a Local Celebrity : Phoebe Kaye Fernandez.

First time i met ate Phoebe was during our Star Magic Workshop. May 5, i think. :) She actually belonged to the acting- teens and adults, while i was in the kids - 10-12 years old. And, i FIRST saw her that day, when we were in the middle of our discussion in acting, and someone like knocked at our door. Teacher Carla opened it, and according to my classmates, yeah she was. She was PHOEBE of MAG TV NA. Phoebe came to get her things- that What A Girl Wants bag and the high heeled sandals. And then, she went out. I always have my camera with me, so that's why my classmates kept convincing me to like take a picture with her, or take a picture OF her. Well then, we just waited until 2pm- our recess break. ate Phoebe was just right there, outside our room talking to some people. I mean, talked to someone on THE PHONE. We wanted to go near her, but we were scared. Now, we just left the door of our classroom open, looking AT her, and kuya Roy [Empleo] as well. When Phoebe passed by us, we stared at her, so STUNNED. She was VERY pretty and yes, my classmates began to say some stuffs about her.. Like you know, the Whisper2x and stuffs. I SPILLED MY MOUTH. When i joined in with my other friends, i heard them talk about Phoebe. Well, me, because Phoebe was already smiling at ME, i mean, US, i began to say, "Hi.. You are so pretty." .. And She said, "Oh, Thank you." .. It was really a SHAME to me. BUT. one thing did not complete us. HAVING A PICTURE WITH HER! Phoebe was just talking to those guys at the other side, and we were VERY scared to approach her, and tell her we wanna have a picture with her. Kuya ROY [Empleo] was also there. We approached him first, had a picture with him. Next, we had our "thick- faced classmate" .. or our term for her was "pinaka baga ug nawng" , [i mean, not in a bad way. There's an advantage of her.] and her name was Chauntel. We knew Chauntel wouldn't be shy, so we told her to ask Phoebe if we can have a picture taken with her. When Chauntel began to say the words, "hello. my classmates wanna have a picture with you." we and my classmates began to race back to the room and hide, because we were S-C-A-R-E-D. We saw Chauntel and Phoebe peeked by our door, which means she allowed us. and in my mind, i was like, "YEY! FINALLY!!" .. I asked one of my classmate's yaya to hold my camera, and take a picture-obviously. my classmates were racing to the right side of Phoebe, and it was completely vacant in the left side. It was the FIRST TIME in my whole life to stay beside, BESIDE a person who's famous. :D So then, after I had a picture with her, i had a BIG, UNCONTROLLED smile to her, and i told her, "Thank you very much!", well, so just also told us, "thank you too.." It was a good timing, that Teacher Carla came back to our classroom, which means, it's BACK TO DISCUSSION. We all came back to the classroom, with BIG SMILES. :)

SO YEAH. :)

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