"Music is in our blood". This was what my brother Reigel  said to me when we were chatting last Sunday. We have started this ritual of spending more than  two hours catching up with our lives. But with no videocam, he has for some time complained that I am too lazy to get one. Tom have heard this past conversation and when we picked names for our secret Santa, never did I know that he got mine. I was  so touched that he gave me a video camera. He said that my brother's teasing will stop right there. I am chatting on a different level now. I am enjoying it a lot more.  

My brother have been writing and composing songs since we were in nursing school, but without finances to buy things and instruments, his hobby was put on hold. He continued on with his band, playing drums. After graduating from Nursing school, and taking time off from the "stress", him and his bandmates were touring the Philippines. They had their first CD and had a few appearances on some shows on ABS-CBN. That was almost/or more than five years ago. He is currently in Dubai working as a nurse in a British hospital. He has continued on with writing songs. He finished his first song. Excited and proud, he told me to listen and give comments if it needed some more polishing.

I am proud of my brother. I don't have the talent like him and our older sister. They were in a band  when they were in college. My sister was a part of the San Carlos Choir in the 80's . They played as far as I can remember: Tears for Fears, Genesis to name a few and was  the mainstay in Shakey's every Friday and Saturday night. My parents did not approve much of it but they played and did what they liked and loved.

They know how to play instruments while I don't. It is never in my blood. My maternal  grandfather was the conductor of the city government band. Those were glorious years!  We woke up with music and the entire orchestra playing in my grandparents frontyard during band practice. I remember the clutter in my grandfather's room.  Music sheets on the floor, his trumpets, drums and guitar all over. I am not gifted, can't play and can't sing ! If any one is interested to listen to my brothers composition,  click on  Hi Fi  entitled, You Brighten Up.  Please pause the above video for a better listening experience .

The Holidays

Tom and I had a great Christmas. The party with my friends was a blast. I am really thankful that over these years we are still intact and one, considering that others are married, have moved far away and have kids. I am so glad to see all of us evolve into great , unique individuals.  I could never find any better friends than them. Tom's family came over for Christmas dinner. We prepared  food for the entire city when there were only seven people who came over. We gave away our presents, and I think we both gave great things. I found a new family in Tom's. They always  make me feel part of them.

I miss my family. My sister and my brother did not spend  Christmas in the Philippines. I feel guilty sometimes for my parents that some parents have their children next to them on Christmas. My mom gets too emotional around the holidays. Money cannot replace the emptiness. I rarely give money to my parents but I wanted them to splurge this year. So, I saved up something big and told them to buy things they like.  I wish I was there!

I gave Tom the new Ipod 30GB.  I am glad that He is enjoying his new toy. I asked for a sewing machine and he gave it to me. It was wrapped very nicely and really made an effort to make it look so festive. I don't know how to sew but I will find time to learn. I have to buy a beginners book though or Sewing for Dummies.

New Year came fast. We went to Ted and Tiff's New Year's eve party and ended up going home at almost 6 am. I met new people there and it was fun!  I don't make any New year's resolution anymore. Although great in theory, it usually don't work out the way I want them to be. By January 5th or even the 2nd,  I have given up on them. By the 30th, I may not even remember what my resolutions were.

A lot of great things happened to me in 2005. I have too many things to be thankful for. A great boyfriend, family, friends, great job, a better financial stability.  It has been a great year for me and Tom. My wish is... may we find our greatest joy and fulfillment in this new year. May everyday be a new  adventure of wonder and endless love.

Wow, basin unya ha maayo diay ka mo kanta pud! Pa hilom-hilom lang ka diha ba. ~_^ Gud luck sa imong brother sa iyang pag sulat ug songs then sa iyang future plan for a band. ~_^

Thanks sa compliments sa akung anak dhay ha. I appreciate it jud. ~_^

Ma, I listened to the song. It was pretty good and with a little more tweaking, can be a hit Lanie is right. I bet you have the musical talent as well, nagpahipi lang siguro. Remember those karaoke days?

Wow! Excited ako sa brother nimo regarding sa talent niya. Maayo gyud iya e pursue being a composer and his future plan for the band.
waaaa... ipod 30GB, i wonder how many songs ma store ana... i bet thousands! I wanna have that too. :):):)
Happy New Year Mariah! Well wishes.

hi mariah, i like to hear the song but couldnt. anyway basin ug sa ako ning pc. ako pa ning tanawon ug ayo aron maka paminaw ko sa music sa imong brother. you got a sewing machine too i got one also. pwera lang ako ra intawon sa side sa akong mama ang wala pay ikapang pasundayag ug panahi. akong mga auntie maayo kaayo bahin sa panahi. mga nindot kaayo ila mga curtain ug uban pa. ako ani mao pa pagsugod. kay unsaon man gud sa highschool pa gipapili mi unsa kuhaon sa practical arts...between drafting and tahi, pedicure& manicure, ug luto. didto man gyud ko sa drafting kay sukod2x ug himo2x pod ug balay. sa college pod pag ka PE 4 na kay magpili naman ug unsa ang gusto nimo either modelling, make-up etc or karate. didto pod ko sa karate hehehhehe perte gyud ning akong talent. karon akong bana na akong karatehon HAHAHAHAHAHA! joke lang na mar pakatawa lang tika. bitaw oi mao ni magsugod ko sa scratch sa tahi kay di ni pareho sa among makina nga karaan na..di kurente na gyud ni ug masayop ko ani makurentehan ko hehehe. bitaw oi taas na kaayo ning akong speech dire ba...babush na ug take care diha.

Good job!!! That was nice. You off this saturday Mariah? We will be in Geri's just wondering if you will be free.

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