I have always had acquired tastes.

I don't necessarily follow the latest fashion trends, watch the hit TV series, or go to the latest hangout. I just go when it's fine by or comfortable for me. Same goes with music.

In general, I dig popular music. I like very catchy tunes and teeny-bopper sounds. Well, pop is pop, so I guess that's how I like it. My tastes in music only revolved around pop, rnb, dance.house/trance, and a lil alternative. Modern radio category. But then, I got to watch American Idol 2003. That's how my knowledge and appreciation of music changed. Just by watching the weekly competition and as themes for each week differed, I got to accept and like all other genres. I definitely found a new love in Motown Music.

With today's Electronica, Progressive House, and Remixes, there's no doubt that most music created at present are electronically altered. Voices and instruments are more often than not synthesized to produce a rather less authentic musical sound. It's always a welcome change to listen to more natural sounding instruments other than those which are computerized. Having said that, my fascination for 60's soul music, particularly the popular Motown has increased as I continue to listen to more of their songs and research on their musical backgrounds. Ultimately, their kind of music is simplistic enough. Sycopated drum beats, doo-wopers doing back-up vocals, and trumpets accompanying the upbeat melodies are the most noticable elements of songs of this genre. Sure, if you listen to the song "Where Did Our Love Go?" by The Supremes, nobody has belted a heavy note on the entire song; but the mixture of melodies and voices propelled it to Number 1 in the Hit Chart. That is just one example. You get the drift.

Of course, I still dig popular music but Motown is a phenomenon of its own.

New

It's a brand new year so I guess I better start using this feature. It's kind of a shift to a new gear as I open 2006.

I can fairly say that I did fairly well in 2005. The whole year passed by like a breeze. It's the first whole year na nagttrabaho ako. A lot has happened, career-wise. Naconfirm yung promotion ko to Tier 2 agent. Kind of a feat na ren if you'll look at it.Then, I survived a threathening dengue attack last February that almost killed me. I would say that I'm still blessed that I didn't have to suffer much; heck, I even went on a date the day after my release from the hospital! Marami ring malungkot and disappointments, just like my failed attempt, yet again at relationships.

But despite that, maganda pren ang kinalabasa ng taong ito. I have learned a lot about myself, and what I can do. I've realized that the world does not live on fairness but on the extra. It's really not about getting what you deserve but getting it because you earned it. Magandang isipin yun. At least wala na akong panahon para magreklamo at magvent. I think it's more important to be proactive rather than the one na puro comment at sita sita lang. Additionally, I learned about my limitations. Mas nadagdagan ang pride at pasensya ko sa katawan. Nakaya kong tiiisin ang dapat. I got my emotions on check. It's really tough in the real world.

Ngayon, all I'd like to do is just keep on believing. There is so much in store this year and hopefully maging maganda ang kalabasan nito. I really pray that the promotion I'm dreaming of will finally materialize. Good things come for those who wait. I think I waited long enough. God knows that it's the only thing I aspire for more than having a good relationship...well, siguro car na den. Hehehe.

I will write more often. Parang okay mag-write in Taglish. :)