ON BAMBOOS AND STRENGTH

From Wikipedia: Bamboo has also long been used as scaffolding; the practice has been banned in China for buildings over six storeys but is still in continuous use for skyscrapers in Hong Kong.

I was amazed that bamboo is used as scaffolding in skyscrapers in HongKong. 

Maybe, because of its innate strength, endurance and pliability.

In Chinese cultures, the bamboo is the symbol of the gentleman with features of being upright, with  tenacity and a hollow heart, meaning with an open heart and without arrogance or prejudice.

Integrity, elegance and simplicity are the other characteristics of the bamboo and not necessarily obvious physical strength.

Still with the Chinese tradition, the bamboo bends with the wind and does not break; it represents a man who bends with the adversities of life and endures.

Let us be like the bamboo, simple but elegant,  mentally strong and with an open heart and most of all, upright, perserverant and tenacious. 

Wanchai, HongKong

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ON MUSIC AND EXPERIENCE

I guess I don't have the musical talent... and even more, that I never also tried to develop this!

But some people have the talent .... turned to ability ... and with experience, they perfect this.

Such is my friend, Alice G.

I told her that even when she belted the high notes, her face remained composed with the ethereal smile.

She really knows how to continue how to be beautiful while keeping the power in her voice.

Three Zamboanga musical "icons"  = Dr. Rodel Agbulos, Ms. Alice Gonzales and Mr. Joel Bustamante served as the powerhouse front act and blended with 32-song Concert "How to Remain Young at Heart", with lyrics and libretto by Dr. Adolfo Bellosillo, Cardiologist and artist as well as the Director for this concert.

Music was composed by Zamboanga's own pride, Jeremiah "Jimboy" Calisang!

How to Remain Young at Heart

Foundation for Lay Education on Heart Diseases

Garden Orchid Hotel

Zamboanga City

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ON BALLET: FLIGHT AND FORM... AND EDUCATION!

I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly

~~~R. Kelly lyrics "I Believe I Can Fly"

Such a fragile-looking lady in a flowing white tunic...
Made us wonder how it can be done.
That's the beauty of Ballet.
That's the power of discipline.

In this instance, the ballet dance even became more beautiful because it was used as an instrument of Lay Education on Heart Diseases.

Words of the 32-song Concert "How to Remain Young at Heart" was penned by Dr. Adolfo Bellosillo, Cardiologist and artist.

Music was composed by Zamboanga's own pride, Jeremiah "Jimboy" Calisang!

How to Remain Young at Heart

Foundation for Lay Education on Heart Diseases

Garden Orchid Hotel

Zamboanga City

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ON BALLET: DISCIPLINE AND BEAUTY

I  will forever remember this quote, which we lifted from the Reader's digest. We were in elementary then, and we had to find a meaningful quote for our project and this has stuck since then.

Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability

~~ Roy Smith

I was amazed on the beauty of the dance. 
The smooth flow, flights and twirls mesmerize me!
And it dawned on me... only strong self-discipline can produce such beauty and ability.




How to Remain Young at Heart
Foundation for Lay Education on Heart Diseases
Garden Orchid Hotel
Zamboanga City


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HEART

My heart explodes with L♡VE!

As I was appreciating this through the thumbnail, I realized this display has the HEART shape.

So timely, it was taken during the month of Hearts, February!

Third Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

United Kingdom

Feb 18, 2012

SM Mall of Asia

ON CASHEW NUTS

It is very interesting if things are not what they seem...
This appears like a fruit but it is not...
It is a false fruit!
This appears like a nut but it is not...
It is a seed!


THIS IS  THE CASHEW NUT!


Some things in life may not be what it seems.


Even so, we have to make the most of it!

ON PHILIPPINE HIGHWAYS

It is very interesting how our Philippine highways look.

A year ago, I experienced the US highways and I saw that cars can really go fast because there are no obstructions in their roads.

Our landscape has a different look!

I saw a cat crossing the highway...

as well as chickens, carabaos and children!!

Very unsafe I may say, but that is reality and therefore, we have to be very careful!

We have to adjust to what we have and learn how to live with it!!!

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