NU107, you will be missed!

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"Cheers to all the years of the two decades of good ole rock music."

When My Favorite Radio Station Shuts Down

Many of us have their own fair share of youthful experience back in the day when we first heard our favorite songs being played in one of our most favorite radio station. Located in the heart of Ortigas Center in Pasig, Philippines, my favorite rock radio station that is the DWNU 107 has started telling its listeners about its future last airing until November 7, 2010. For what reason, people are merely shrugging it off as the reasons are not really their point of interests. It's still is a business anyway.

Sadness seems to envelop me when my favorite radio station is going to be shut down. NU107 is the only radio station in the Philippines that has been consistent in playing rock and underground music. They continuously supported local rock bands that kept all the commercialism in balance even if the other radio stations continuously air pop music, which is not a bad thing though.

Rock music has long lived in the hearts of Filipinos. In their way, local rock scene has emerged as an institution. NU107 had helped many rock musicians to achieve their own self worth. They aired indie, rock, alternative, classic rock, OPM rock and many kinds of music involving rock. The most celebrated rock festival that they deliver annually, which is the NU Rock Awards, has given significant value to all the listeners' votes for each rock artists.

NU107's last goodbye which is airing its final broadcast, this Sunday, is a must hear event. The final show will showcase many local artists, including Sugarfree, UpDharma Down, Razorback, Sponge Cola and Chicosci. There will be an emotional final show airing with all the good memories and good music playing. It will be an emotional and sentimental send-off for DWNU107, for its people, DJ's and for the listeners who live for rock music in the Philippines.

When my favorite radio station shuts down, I am left in a certain degree of thinking, what will happen to the balance in the radio stations?The music played on NU107 has been a trademark for good music combined with its following audience. The moment will come when another radio station will emerge and will capture the hearts and the best interest of its listeners, and only NU107 does that. Cheers to all the years of the two decades of good ole rock music.



from:
Sarah Jane Angel
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5980854/philippines_rock_radio_station_nu107_pg2.html?cat=8

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My Hope Is Found

I was up late last night and decided to record a “cover song” of sorts.

Not for anything special, just for fun.

I’m twenty four years old, yet something about this song makes me bawl like a baby. The way the melodies and lyrics swirl together is so poignant and beautiful. If I were to count on one hand, the number of songs that have ever deeply moved me, this one would take the cake. Last night I probably spent more time actually crying at the piano than I did recording it. Such are the secret confessions of a shy boy from Minnesota.

Entitled In Christ Alone, written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend.

In Christ alone, my hope is found

He is my light, my strength, my song

This cornerstone, this solid ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My comforter, my all-in-all

Here in the love of Christ I stand

There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious day

Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory

Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life’s first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand

As I’m so often reminded what a priceless gift my life is, I ache with everything in me to make it count, so that when I finally cross the finish line, I’ll hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

To me, there is no greater reward.

Of course, all of this weighs heavily on the spiritual scale, so allow me to be completely honest and say none of it is intended to be “crammed down the throat,” if you will. That is not my intention. This is what I wholeheartedly believe, and to that belief, I remain steadfast until He returns or calls me home.

One thing is certain:

When He comes for His own, He will have no trouble recognizing me… because my banner will be clear.

An Astounding Experience

Before I knew it, I was actually doing it! :)

It was 7:40am when I arrived at Robinson Metro-East. It was the first time I have entered a mall that early. Stalls covered with blue sacks (don't know what to call it), stores closed, escalators shut down. There was no light except for the reflection of the sun from the outside. I never felt spooky that moment, I was so enticed with the enthusiasm I felt since last week. All I knew that very moment is that something beyond my imagination will happen after this day.

In preparation for this day or I prefer to call it "The Day". I was advised to fast the day after the victory weekend. I thought of doing media fast and water fast but ate told me its impossible for me to do media fasting because the TV is just around the corner ha! So, I did the water fast instead. I skipped three meals for the day--that's friday. No breakfast, no lunch and no miryenda. I was really starving that day. Commercials on the TV is so tempting like rarrr! Diether Ocampo having a big and passionate bite on his pizza. Ice cream. Mang Inasal and just about everything. I thought that day is so long and wished it would end right away... and that was the devil telling me :| But nada, you can't fool me now, not later and not ever! I prayed to God that I'll be able to enjoy the whole day even though I'm not eating, my tummy will feel full by the Word of God alone and that I may endure the day by just talking to Him. I was surprised to survive the day with an empty stomach yet I remain happy and calm. And the most important part of my prayer: I prayed that I may receive the gift from the Holy Spirit. Having to survive the day without food intake was the first miracle I experienced before the actual day, the victory weekend.

"OPEN YOUR MOUTH", people shouting, gospel music on-going, Pastor's praying mightily, everyone crying. It was surreal. "Lord, I'm not going out in this place without your gift!","Lord I wanna be with You" "Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit!" "Lord!!" "Holy Spirit!!" and many other phrases I can't remember now---I've been uttering those words over and over again and then suddenly, a bizarre thing happened to me I could never imagine how it actually occurred to me, its unfathomable, I can't even say the exact word to describe what the feeling was. It was amazing. I can't feel my mouth but I know its moving. I can't hear the words I am saying. The girl beside me kept saying to open our mouths as she tap our shoulders and speak in a strange language at the same time. I asked God, "Is this it? Am I doing it now Lord? Am I speaking in tongues?" "Oh Lord" and before I knew it, I was actually doing it! It was so incredible that I couldn't help but to cry more. The feeling was so intense! And then I said, "Lord thank You. Your gift is so marvelous. You never fail to amaze us. Thank You, thank you, thank you. I love you Lord and I will never ever depart from Your Word."

I felt like a new being and after that I told to myself, I will never ever be the same again :) "The old is gone, the new has come!". My heart is celebrating as well as the others and I know the heaven is in greater joy. Thank You God. I will love you more and more each day and I'm looking forward to spend more time with You every minute of the day. :)

And Its finally Official. Victory Weekend Batch 3!! Owyeah! :D

In addition, I've been baptized for the second time. I felt it more real and solemn because I'm in the right age to participate in that public declaration. I also signed up for the technical ministry which was my dream since I started attending their worship service :)

So then, this is my story of an astounding experience from my Victory Weekend. I'm now excited to do one2one and share my experience and the love of My Father and Dear Lord with my fellow youth :) Thank You Ate Aileen for being so patient to me and for everything you have taught me, I will forever be thankful to God at nakilala kita ate:) My bro Pamille for introducing me and making kulit na umattend ako sa VCF without you I wouldn't be telling this now haha! Ate Janine, Ate Jen, Kumiko, Jobee and to everyone na nakilala ko. You made my experience worth it! THE BEST KAYO!! :))

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." -John 8:36

A blessed night to you! ;)


Love,
Fam


P.S:
Sorry if some of my sentences are grammatically incorrect hahaha! Thank you :D

Sky Sailing - Brielle Lyrics

There's a handwritten note, pressed in the door, of her screened in porch
And I am sailing away, recalling that day miles from shore
She was still wearing white and robins egg blue, Her grandmother's dress
When I left early this year, how I wound up here is anyone's guess
When the new sites grow old and I start to feel cold I'll sail home again

Goodbye Brielle
Only whispers can tell
Of the sweet dreams that we knew so well
I'll see you around our dear ocean town
The frozen days we set ablaze
Sent me drifting away
Like a butterfly, you floated by and now your alone
I wish I knew when I'll be back again
So until then I wish you well
My dear Brielle

Strolling over the sand and cobblestone paths, that wind through the trees


Breathing this sweet forest air makes a blue bird aware that she could be free
When the new sites grow old and I start to feel cold I'll sail home again

Goodbye Brielle
Only whispers can tell
Of the sweet dreams that we knew so well
I'll see you around our dear ocean town
The frozen days we set ablaze
Sent me drifting away
Like a butterfly, you floated by and now your alone
I wish I knew when I'll be back again
So until then I wish you well
So until then I wish you well
I love you my darling farewell
My dear Brielle

[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/brielle-lyrics-sky-sailing.html ]


This song made me cry a little. It is just sweet. I wish I belong to Adam Young's world. Falling in love with him all over again. ♥

A Surreal Thought

Nais kong bumawi sa mga taong nasayang na sana kinuha ko ang bagay na gusto ko talaga at sa tagal ng panahon na ngayon ko lang nalaman ang tunay na tinitibok ng aking puso.

I wanted to paint. Mess up my room with stains from my artwork. Think freely. Fill up my wall with paintings. Have my own paint brush and palette and canvas. Sell my works to my dad and buy a new canvas or a set of paint brush. I wanted to perform on stage. Wear costumes and heavy make-ups. Have my hair done like a diva. Speak loudly. Recite in deep Tagalog or in a lovely British accent.

These are the things that I really want. 3years have past, I don't know how did I let all these things pass by and how dare did I let some other elements take away my chance of reaching my dream of being an Artist.

I wish I could have turn back time and insist with all of my might that I really want to pursue arts. But it's okay, I know God has a purpose kung bakit Communication Research ang kinuha ko. If not, I wouldn't be able to meet the best people in the world---my college friends specially Snoogums Boogums :)

I would like to take this time and endure the moment to thank my lovely ladies including Kuya Eman (Mo Jojojo) and Angelo (Mo twistah). God knows how I am blessed to have all of you as my trusted friends. Thank you for the joy, love and encouragement you have given me for the past 2 years. Nothing can ever compare the moments we have shared. You all are my answered prayer. Thank you guys! I will remain the same and continue to be the Famela you first met. I love you all from the very bottom of my heart. God bless our friendship! Looking forward for more years to celebrate with you guys! CHEERS <3>