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November 20, 2008 by Janey

How time flies! It feels like it was only a couple of weeks ago when I attended the exclusive media preview screening of The Amazing Race Asia 3 (TARA 3). The screening was held at Fiamma on September 4, 2008, a Thursday, only over 2 months ago. It was also on the same night of the TV premiere but 2 hours earlier and without the commercials. The Amazing Race Asia 2 Philippine team, Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez hosted the event. Paula of another team (TARA2) also graced the event.

It was my first time to see Geoff from the famed “Backstreet Boys” Rexona commercial. Tisha Silang on the other hand, I always get to spot since her office is on the same building as my office in Ortigas. I was happy and surprised that they made the cut! I remember seeing them on TARA 2 as the Primer showed “audition tapes” that didn’t make the cut. I also remember seeing Director John (Street Productions?) from the Nokia Soul of Manila production team with his girlfriend in one of the audition tapes. Theirs was a little funny and editorial. Anyway, seeing Tisha and Geoff finally making it after getting the no-go for TARA 2 goes to show that Britney Spears didn’t get her record deal after just one audition.

Bubba and I wanted to send an audition tape for TARA 3 (just to give it a shot) but didn’t get around to doing one. TARA 3 application period followed even before TARA 2 episodes ended. It was a busy period for me while Bubba was just being plain lazy –or he doesn’t really want to do it. I’ve been bugging him since TARA 2 to become interested in sending in a tape –or at least discuss it. I even penciled it on my calendar, “Discuss TARA.” I kept moving the date or putting it on repeat mode. It’s almost been a year. Not even a 15-minute discussion. Hopeless.

The second time I saw the two from TARA 3 was last Monday at the Metro Club. I immediately SMS-ed Bubba who was working at one corner and told him, “It’s a sign!!! We have MUST. Discuss. TARA plans. ASAP.” Next day Tuesday, we were at the media launch of Dinelli Gourmet and the long time dating couple hosted the event. 2 days in a row, that should mean something! Not to mention the time Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez hosted the Nokia Soul of the Night party –where Bubba and I were adventure race participants! The world is certainly saying something to me –or us (because I cannot send an audition tape with only ME in it)!

“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.”

Okay okay, my imagination is shooting to different places. I’d better stop the rodeo-gunning spree. Moving on.

I didn’t get to follow TARA 3 as much as I did TARA 2 (where I did not miss a show and kept watching the reruns over and over again to Bubba’s dismay), but I was still into it. I missed a few shows here and there but what I miss I try to catch online. There are three teams left, all of which, are very interesting duos. I would’ve loved it though if AD and Fuzzie were still contenders with their laidback nonchalant attitudes –what a different element to throw in the mix.

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Events Events Album

Nokia Soul of Manila Album

Nokia Soul of the Night Album

Nokia Soul of the Night Album 2

The Amazing Race Asia Promo Event Album

Racing with Insomniacs

Nokia Soul of the Night Party

Nokia SOTN Presscon

Nokia Culminating Party

Discovering the Soul of Manila

Cream Halloween Ball 2008

November 2, 2008 by Janey

My good college friend Paolo picked me up from work last Thursday for our scheduled poker night. It’s my 3^rd time to play poker this year, first was after our mooncake potluck dinner with friends, while 2^nd was during a media launch at Metro Club about a month ago.

I’m so glad that Paolo, who I used to play poker with 3 years back, both online and offline, agreed to resurrect another poker night. We arrived at Metro Club, a stone throw away from my office, around 620pm and luckily got seated immediately. We played cash game and Paolo raised the white flag after his 2^nd out in an hour. I was so thrilled to be able to play again. Paolo had to watch from the sidelines while texting with his newfound friend (wink). After 3 hours of play, we’ve called it quits. I won a few hands, which got me really excited. It’s really a different rush when you win. Yay! After a McDo drive through (where Pao treated me double deluxe cheeseburger –grudgingly I might add hahaha.), he dropped me off my place just in time to get ready for Cream.

Bubba and I arrived at World Trade past 12mn. The line for media sponsor was quite long and it took a good 20minutes to line-up. The 20minutes flew quickly with all the interesting costumes lined up. Filipinos are really creative and skilled with craftsmanship.

Inside, we met with the Sabiclub family (minus Carlo, Yssah, Mon, NA, Shiela, etc). I was happy that Camille, Martin and Francis were able to go. Since I was so tired that day, my photos are lousy as usual.