Yestarday, the Philippine Philharmonic performed "Variations", featuring Elgar's Enigma Variations, among other pieces. Ouch, ouch, ouch. It was a shame I wasn't able to watch it.
Next up - Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos. Again, by the Philippine Philharmonic. I guess it would be March next year.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Vigan Empanada
I feel tired but very happy just coming home from Vigan, celebrating Joseph's birthday in the November 4 to 8 period, and I was so glad the fact that I was on leave from the office.
Vigan. Very characteristic of its popular empanada.
Not fantastically great, nor so so extra special, but it does leave a certain feeling. A nostalgic, memorable, yet wanting-for-more feeling. The taste, in general, was really just okay. But I ended up looking for it, finding it, just the day after I first ate it.
So is the city. Nothing extra spectacular, but it was really fun, emotionally special. Just the thought that the city had roads paved with cobblestones, with a fountain and park in their plazas - so passe, but that infrastructure worked!
Joseph and I heard mass in Ilokano at the Vigan Cathedral. And what a nice scene it was when one evening during the trip, the full moon just shone, and almost smiled at us just behind the cathedral. That was so timely. And romantic (I thought).
It was also a memorable experience visiting the Governor's house - with all those animals. I loved the ostrich most - with its big feathered wings, long neck, and large three-toed feet.
I miss the city, just like how I missed the empanada after the first time I had a bite of it. But I won't fall for it. We can explore Vigan a little further a little later. I hope we'll get to see the Visayas, or some place outside the Philippines, soon. First of May? November 6 again next year?
Vigan. Very characteristic of its popular empanada.
Not fantastically great, nor so so extra special, but it does leave a certain feeling. A nostalgic, memorable, yet wanting-for-more feeling. The taste, in general, was really just okay. But I ended up looking for it, finding it, just the day after I first ate it.
So is the city. Nothing extra spectacular, but it was really fun, emotionally special. Just the thought that the city had roads paved with cobblestones, with a fountain and park in their plazas - so passe, but that infrastructure worked!
Joseph and I heard mass in Ilokano at the Vigan Cathedral. And what a nice scene it was when one evening during the trip, the full moon just shone, and almost smiled at us just behind the cathedral. That was so timely. And romantic (I thought).
It was also a memorable experience visiting the Governor's house - with all those animals. I loved the ostrich most - with its big feathered wings, long neck, and large three-toed feet.
I miss the city, just like how I missed the empanada after the first time I had a bite of it. But I won't fall for it. We can explore Vigan a little further a little later. I hope we'll get to see the Visayas, or some place outside the Philippines, soon. First of May? November 6 again next year?
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Audition - Online Dance Battle
I was never in the past addicted to online games (save the few Yahoo! games). But this one's different. I just saw the rest of my siblings go at it for quite some time now, but I never got interested until last week.
What got me addicted? I can't pinpoint exactly, but I do have a few reasons at the back of my head.
1 - The challenge - I overheard Adi (one of my brothers) tell Martin (his elder brother, my younger brother), "Hindi sila nakaka-'perfect' madalas, kayang kaya natin 'yon". A perfect hit of the space bar at the right time garners a "Perfect" score, followed by "Great", "Cool" (medyo mababa na ang score sa "Cool"), "Bad" (at least you hit the space bar during that beat), and then a "Miss". So, it's like challenging myself, and making myself believe that, yes, I do have the proper timing in music.
2 - The music - Heard some of the tunes, and some of them are very Asian Pop. First I thought it was tacky, but then I started liking some tracks (una kong nadinig 'yung "Two of Us" habang naglalaro sister ko, which I immediately liked):
"Winter Story" by Can
"Two of Us" by Che Youn
"B Soul Funk" by Audition
Rain's "It's Raining", "Bad Boy", "Shunning the Sun", "Instead of Goodbye", and "Hand Shake"
So Eun Lee's "Charm"
Jewellery's "How are You"
Music Mount's "Can't Let You Go"
Ji Young Suh's "Stay in Me"
East Wind's "Deja" - maganda, may mga violins
and one of the audio tracks on the main page - just don't know what it is.
And they do have remix versions of Canon (2 to be exact) - incomparable to the Pachelbel version (hehehe) but fun for the game anyway.
3 - The character - This came latently, and not prior to actual playing of "Audition". I actually never paid any attention to this until my character leveled up (from "Stiffy" to "Novice"). Sobrang na-guilty naman ako nung tastas na shirt pala 'yung suot nung character ko kaya binilhan ko ng polo shirt and denim jeans. Isusunod ko 'yung short cut na hairstyle (which I love to wear myself), and then shoes (medyo mahal 'yung German pointed shoes, e - so I don't see my character purchasing this in the near future). Malapit ko na mabili 'yung sa hair, though.
I use the Audition SEA (South East Asia) version, by the way, which is mainly flocked by those from Singapore. But it's fun that I came across some Filipinos while playing. There were some dancing rooms that said "dito tayo" or "Filipinos here". Kakatuwa. Sadly hindi ganoon kalaki pa ang Filipino population in the "Novice" level. I wonder what the impact would be once Audition Philippines is released.
It's really exciting. I just hope I won't lose my head.
What got me addicted? I can't pinpoint exactly, but I do have a few reasons at the back of my head.
1 - The challenge - I overheard Adi (one of my brothers) tell Martin (his elder brother, my younger brother), "Hindi sila nakaka-'perfect' madalas, kayang kaya natin 'yon". A perfect hit of the space bar at the right time garners a "Perfect" score, followed by "Great", "Cool" (medyo mababa na ang score sa "Cool"), "Bad" (at least you hit the space bar during that beat), and then a "Miss". So, it's like challenging myself, and making myself believe that, yes, I do have the proper timing in music.
2 - The music - Heard some of the tunes, and some of them are very Asian Pop. First I thought it was tacky, but then I started liking some tracks (una kong nadinig 'yung "Two of Us" habang naglalaro sister ko, which I immediately liked):
"Winter Story" by Can
"Two of Us" by Che Youn
"B Soul Funk" by Audition
Rain's "It's Raining", "Bad Boy", "Shunning the Sun", "Instead of Goodbye", and "Hand Shake"
So Eun Lee's "Charm"
Jewellery's "How are You"
Music Mount's "Can't Let You Go"
Ji Young Suh's "Stay in Me"
East Wind's "Deja" - maganda, may mga violins
and one of the audio tracks on the main page - just don't know what it is.
And they do have remix versions of Canon (2 to be exact) - incomparable to the Pachelbel version (hehehe) but fun for the game anyway.
3 - The character - This came latently, and not prior to actual playing of "Audition". I actually never paid any attention to this until my character leveled up (from "Stiffy" to "Novice"). Sobrang na-guilty naman ako nung tastas na shirt pala 'yung suot nung character ko kaya binilhan ko ng polo shirt and denim jeans. Isusunod ko 'yung short cut na hairstyle (which I love to wear myself), and then shoes (medyo mahal 'yung German pointed shoes, e - so I don't see my character purchasing this in the near future). Malapit ko na mabili 'yung sa hair, though.
I use the Audition SEA (South East Asia) version, by the way, which is mainly flocked by those from Singapore. But it's fun that I came across some Filipinos while playing. There were some dancing rooms that said "dito tayo" or "Filipinos here". Kakatuwa. Sadly hindi ganoon kalaki pa ang Filipino population in the "Novice" level. I wonder what the impact would be once Audition Philippines is released.
It's really exciting. I just hope I won't lose my head.
Noble Visions
Went to a PPO concert last night entitled "Noble Visions" (as above), with Joseph and good friend Dea. It featured the much-awaited "Pines of Rome" - placed in a set together with Hindemith's Noblissima Visione, a Mozart piano concerto - K. 488, and Piazzolla's Tres Movimientos Tanguisticos Portenos.
It was a fun watch - what with those trumpets and trombones with us on the balcony for the grand 4th movement of "Pines of Rome". And it was actually a good feeling to hear the words "Pines of Rome" or "Pini de Roma" together with "maganda", "interesting", "magaling" form people's mouths after the show. Even when Joseph and I went to have dinner at Pancake House after, we overheard a mother / wife from the table beside us mentioning to her husband "how beautiful that last piece, 'Pini de Roma' was".
I still love, love, love, that third movement (Pines of the Janiculum). Captivating talaga.
The first movement (Pines of the Villa Borghese) was played quite a little bit fast from what I was expecting, but nonetheless okay. Mas naappreciate ko siya siguro kung binagalan lang ng kaunti.
And then there's the Mozart piano concerto - lovely second and third movements. I think I have that back at home, hindi ko lang ata napapakinggan.
Piazzolla was the evening's unexpected surprise - mostly with the dancers on stage (during the second movement) and yes, the music, too. I really liked the first movement of it - pampelikula ang dating pero hindi pa rin siya "pop" (like a John Williams track). Siguro medyo may pagka-jazz, but it's still not pop. The second movement sounds a bit Gershwin to me, but the first movement's really nice - with that delicateness and preciseness of specific violin parts. Ganda.
Sayang lang that I wasn't able to catch "Nobelissima Visione" by Hindemith. Just curious what it's all about since the very occasion was named after it.
It was a fun watch - what with those trumpets and trombones with us on the balcony for the grand 4th movement of "Pines of Rome". And it was actually a good feeling to hear the words "Pines of Rome" or "Pini de Roma" together with "maganda", "interesting", "magaling" form people's mouths after the show. Even when Joseph and I went to have dinner at Pancake House after, we overheard a mother / wife from the table beside us mentioning to her husband "how beautiful that last piece, 'Pini de Roma' was".
I still love, love, love, that third movement (Pines of the Janiculum). Captivating talaga.
The first movement (Pines of the Villa Borghese) was played quite a little bit fast from what I was expecting, but nonetheless okay. Mas naappreciate ko siya siguro kung binagalan lang ng kaunti.
And then there's the Mozart piano concerto - lovely second and third movements. I think I have that back at home, hindi ko lang ata napapakinggan.
Piazzolla was the evening's unexpected surprise - mostly with the dancers on stage (during the second movement) and yes, the music, too. I really liked the first movement of it - pampelikula ang dating pero hindi pa rin siya "pop" (like a John Williams track). Siguro medyo may pagka-jazz, but it's still not pop. The second movement sounds a bit Gershwin to me, but the first movement's really nice - with that delicateness and preciseness of specific violin parts. Ganda.
Sayang lang that I wasn't able to catch "Nobelissima Visione" by Hindemith. Just curious what it's all about since the very occasion was named after it.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Live to Play, Play to Live
Had fun during the Philippine Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB) concert I just went to. I'm so proud of my father. For helping build the self-discipline and feed the passion of the band's young musicians. I also feel proud for those childhood talents - so tender an age, so proficient the skill. I'm sure their mothers and fathers feel honored to see them perform with that excellent sound.
My favorites:
Berlioz' "Roman Carnival"
John Williams medley
"Pirates of the Carribean"
"Superman"
Mangione's "Children of Sanchez"
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The "Drama Unfolds" concert Friday night was a good one.
Got in late due to the awful rains! Hence I only heard 5 minutes of that work by Ravel. If there's anything good that came out of being late, it's getting 50% off the ticket price (my theory - the cashier thought we were students - hence the 50% off students' price - and he had no time to think about it as we were in such a hurry). I promise, I said "none" when he asked, "From what school?".
The Copland clarinet concerto was definitely my favorite that night - particularly the calm and solemn first movement. It was clear. It was perfect... those first few lines up until just before the cadenza sent chills down my spine. It was a breathtaking feeling. Very disciplined playing by clarinetist Jay Hassler (minus blowing the clarinet to get rid of the saliva at some point). It's just a shame that some music students in the audience laughed at it, and I thought it was so disrespectul and inappropriate of them. But nevertheless, the interpretation, as a whole, was very emotional, it just shot right through me, every bone.
Brahms 3 - loved the 1st and 3rd movements (because of their familiarity and wonderful melodies). The 2nd, I almost found dragging for me. At least the 3rd movement was there to resuscitate my interest.
My favorites:
Berlioz' "Roman Carnival"
John Williams medley
"Pirates of the Carribean"
"Superman"
Mangione's "Children of Sanchez"
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The "Drama Unfolds" concert Friday night was a good one.
Got in late due to the awful rains! Hence I only heard 5 minutes of that work by Ravel. If there's anything good that came out of being late, it's getting 50% off the ticket price (my theory - the cashier thought we were students - hence the 50% off students' price - and he had no time to think about it as we were in such a hurry). I promise, I said "none" when he asked, "From what school?".
The Copland clarinet concerto was definitely my favorite that night - particularly the calm and solemn first movement. It was clear. It was perfect... those first few lines up until just before the cadenza sent chills down my spine. It was a breathtaking feeling. Very disciplined playing by clarinetist Jay Hassler (minus blowing the clarinet to get rid of the saliva at some point). It's just a shame that some music students in the audience laughed at it, and I thought it was so disrespectul and inappropriate of them. But nevertheless, the interpretation, as a whole, was very emotional, it just shot right through me, every bone.
Brahms 3 - loved the 1st and 3rd movements (because of their familiarity and wonderful melodies). The 2nd, I almost found dragging for me. At least the 3rd movement was there to resuscitate my interest.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Wedding Music
A close college friend will get married next year and I was pleased to help her find good wedding music during the ceremony-in-church (while reciting her vows, as background music). Hmmm... was actually glad she asked for my suggestions - I went through my music files quickly, and immediately, after that phone conversation.
She told me her wedding march would be Pachelbel's "Canon in D". I didn't tell her that I used to like it so much... and that right now I feel it's not too special anymore for me. Most probably because I got so used to it already, to the point that it no longer startled me. Yes, I didn't tell her that. That's what she wants, and she's the one who's going to be married anyway.
In a couple of hours, I gave her this list for other music that she can (possibly) play:
Meditation from "Thais" - Jules Massenet (Piano + Violin)
Meditation from "Thais" - Jules Massenet (Piano + Strings?)
Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy (Piano)
Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy (Harp)
Prelude No. 1 - J. S. Bach (Harpsichord)
Where Dreams Are Born from "AI" Soundtrack - John Williams (Orchestral, with Voice)
Bell Ringing - Edvard Grieg (Piano)
Mockingbird Days - Jim Chappell (Piano - 30-second sample only, not a full length audio track)
Tanti Anni Prima - Astor Piazzolla (Piano + Violin)
The Swan from "Carnival of the Animals" - Camille Saint-Saens (Piano + Violin)
Morning Mood from "Peer Gynt" - Edvard Grieg (Orchestra)
Tennessee from "Pearl Harbor" Soundtrack - Zimmer (Orchestra)
Traumerei - Robert Schumann (Cello)
Ave Maria - Franz Schubert (Cello, Instrumental)
Gymnopedie No. 1 - Erik Satie (Piano)
Andante Festivo - Jean Sibelius (String Quartet)
Hope she enjoyed sampling the music as much as I had fun gathering these for her. And I know it will be so romantic a wedding - oh, I felt much anticipation while I was searching (and re-listening to) these files.
Weddings... as for me, I've recognized long ago that I'll never experience and have my own ceremony. A wedding-like experience, maybe. But never a church wedding for me.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Drama Unfolds
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) shall begin its 23rd Season on Friday, September 8, 2006. I'll personally be there to watch the concert - with its repertoire below:
1. Maurice Ravel - Daphnis et Chloe
I'm not sure if they'll play the whole ballet (doubtfully, so). Dea (probably from one of her sources) got that they would play Suite No. 2. The first time I heard it, I immediately associated it with Respighi's Pines of Rome (particularly its 3rd Movement - Pines of the Janiculum). That Ravel Suite was intended for a big orchestra, based on this copy. I still wonder up to now how the PPO would render the piece (not demeaning them, as an orchestra - it's just that I haven't read anything about a chorale that would participate on Friday's concert - and there are voices in this rendition I have).
Maurice Ravel - Daphnis et Chloe, Suite No. 2
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto
The first movement, very emotional. I felt like I wanted to bring myself to tears. It's easy to get affected with the music of the first movement's exposition, middle part, until probably three fourths of the whole movement (until the upbeat jazz notes of the clarinet cadenza find their way into the piece). The second movement has lots of jazz and modern elements (I just don't know how to define its "jazz"-ness - the way instruments were played? the variation of notes?).
Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto
Stanley Drucker, Clarinet
Leonard Bernstein, Conductor
3. Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 3
It's Brahms 1 which is still my all-time favorite, but probably this 3rd Symphony ranks second together with his 4th. I only really liked the first movement from Brahms 4. As for Brahms 3, I'm only familiar with the first and third movement. The first movement's opening notes stay true to the event's name - because of the drama of its opening. An expressive fortissimo of notes for string - conjures a heavy feeling, as if something big happens in front your very eyes. But the rest is not as catchy to me as Brahms 1. The third movement is filled with its own level of drama - makes me think of images of an old person in a rocking chair (except for some "playful" sounding parts).
Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 3
I. Allegro con Brio
II. Andante
III. Poco Allegretto
IV. Allegro
Eugen Jochum, Conductor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Hopefully, it will be myself, Joseph, and a good friend, Dea (fellow classical music listener) on Friday. It's getting me excited - most looking forward to the Ravel piece and listening to the expressive lines from Brahms 3 - live!
1. Maurice Ravel - Daphnis et Chloe
I'm not sure if they'll play the whole ballet (doubtfully, so). Dea (probably from one of her sources) got that they would play Suite No. 2. The first time I heard it, I immediately associated it with Respighi's Pines of Rome (particularly its 3rd Movement - Pines of the Janiculum). That Ravel Suite was intended for a big orchestra, based on this copy. I still wonder up to now how the PPO would render the piece (not demeaning them, as an orchestra - it's just that I haven't read anything about a chorale that would participate on Friday's concert - and there are voices in this rendition I have).
Maurice Ravel - Daphnis et Chloe, Suite No. 2
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto
The first movement, very emotional. I felt like I wanted to bring myself to tears. It's easy to get affected with the music of the first movement's exposition, middle part, until probably three fourths of the whole movement (until the upbeat jazz notes of the clarinet cadenza find their way into the piece). The second movement has lots of jazz and modern elements (I just don't know how to define its "jazz"-ness - the way instruments were played? the variation of notes?).
Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto
Stanley Drucker, Clarinet
Leonard Bernstein, Conductor
3. Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 3
It's Brahms 1 which is still my all-time favorite, but probably this 3rd Symphony ranks second together with his 4th. I only really liked the first movement from Brahms 4. As for Brahms 3, I'm only familiar with the first and third movement. The first movement's opening notes stay true to the event's name - because of the drama of its opening. An expressive fortissimo of notes for string - conjures a heavy feeling, as if something big happens in front your very eyes. But the rest is not as catchy to me as Brahms 1. The third movement is filled with its own level of drama - makes me think of images of an old person in a rocking chair (except for some "playful" sounding parts).
Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 3
I. Allegro con Brio
II. Andante
III. Poco Allegretto
IV. Allegro
Eugen Jochum, Conductor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Hopefully, it will be myself, Joseph, and a good friend, Dea (fellow classical music listener) on Friday. It's getting me excited - most looking forward to the Ravel piece and listening to the expressive lines from Brahms 3 - live!
Basketball Games and (Almost) Seeing Oneself on TV
I joined my significant other, Joseph, to watch an inter-university ball game of his school yesterday and found it, to my surprise, a refreshing and interesting experience. I don't play the game, nor do I watch it with much fanaticism (but the eye for good-looking basketball players is a different story altogether).
And it feels good if your team wins. It's the first time we watched live together and his school won (my school, apparently, was banned this season in any sports-related activity of the gaming body). Hence, I've been rooting for his university's team.
What's good about it was that he was televised as we saw in the monitor / live TV screen during the game. At that three to four-second clip, he was holding up an inspiring banner (inspiring, but very straightforward) - he made that banner as he found out the game was dedicated to one of the team's members who passed away last summer... the guy's birthday was yesterday, same date as the game.
I think there might have been clips that also featured my fat face in a tiny part of the TV screen. And here's why I'll never know anytime soon... Cable went out when we arrived at his place to catch the replay! Oh, well. We weren't able to see ourselves, nor have we been able to record it on video. Best thing now is to grab a copy from the media people. That's Joseph's assignment. It's a must-have - it's a memorable game for us - our first winning game - live!
Definitely the best part is - his team won! And I think the Tigers played fair and played well in that game (though I know I'm not the best person to be the judge of that). We had a good meal after and went home in a good mood - not feeling disappointed at all!
I just feel too nervous about my upcoming research work - so here I am, just finished revising some work-related document. I still haven't returned home since Saturday night, but I see myself in a taxi on the way back home in a few minutes. All I need to do is inform the sleeping Joseph on the nearby bed and sleep long hours at my place until Monday late morning (hehe... around 9?). And then I journey on to a long working September.
Oh. And Harry Potter didn't end well last night. Joseph's DVD copy went skipping and skipping - we never even finished Book 2. I'll grab myself a copy quick!
And it feels good if your team wins. It's the first time we watched live together and his school won (my school, apparently, was banned this season in any sports-related activity of the gaming body). Hence, I've been rooting for his university's team.
What's good about it was that he was televised as we saw in the monitor / live TV screen during the game. At that three to four-second clip, he was holding up an inspiring banner (inspiring, but very straightforward) - he made that banner as he found out the game was dedicated to one of the team's members who passed away last summer... the guy's birthday was yesterday, same date as the game.
I think there might have been clips that also featured my fat face in a tiny part of the TV screen. And here's why I'll never know anytime soon... Cable went out when we arrived at his place to catch the replay! Oh, well. We weren't able to see ourselves, nor have we been able to record it on video. Best thing now is to grab a copy from the media people. That's Joseph's assignment. It's a must-have - it's a memorable game for us - our first winning game - live!
Definitely the best part is - his team won! And I think the Tigers played fair and played well in that game (though I know I'm not the best person to be the judge of that). We had a good meal after and went home in a good mood - not feeling disappointed at all!
I just feel too nervous about my upcoming research work - so here I am, just finished revising some work-related document. I still haven't returned home since Saturday night, but I see myself in a taxi on the way back home in a few minutes. All I need to do is inform the sleeping Joseph on the nearby bed and sleep long hours at my place until Monday late morning (hehe... around 9?). And then I journey on to a long working September.
Oh. And Harry Potter didn't end well last night. Joseph's DVD copy went skipping and skipping - we never even finished Book 2. I'll grab myself a copy quick!
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Keeping It Busy
It's only today and tomorrow for my rest days and will have a full work week next week, followed by a mighty hectic schedule. A lot of activities until the 3rd week of September!
Two provincial researches, three areas - will be in Baguio and Naga on the week of September 10, while possibly in Davao week after that.
Classical concerts to look forward to - September 8, PPO; September 9, PYSB.
So tonight and next week, I'll take it as lightly and as hassle-free as can be to recharge myself for the upcoming storm (mostly work-related). Hence, in a few minutes, I'll be at Joseph's for a Harry Potter movie marathon (we just finished Sorcerer's Stone last week). I've read everything from Book 1 until Goblet of Fire but I've only seen one of the movies (the first one). I guess it's about time. *Kahit hanggang Book Four lang muna*.
Two provincial researches, three areas - will be in Baguio and Naga on the week of September 10, while possibly in Davao week after that.
Classical concerts to look forward to - September 8, PPO; September 9, PYSB.
So tonight and next week, I'll take it as lightly and as hassle-free as can be to recharge myself for the upcoming storm (mostly work-related). Hence, in a few minutes, I'll be at Joseph's for a Harry Potter movie marathon (we just finished Sorcerer's Stone last week). I've read everything from Book 1 until Goblet of Fire but I've only seen one of the movies (the first one). I guess it's about time. *Kahit hanggang Book Four lang muna*.
Starting Today
I used to write heavily. Almost every day. But now, I want to get the habit back - or at least, maintain one (and post from time to time). I have such a busy schedule nowadays, anyway that's why I don't really see this as a day-to-day activity.
I want to leave the old one behind (though I kept a copy of it). The last post there was May 8, 2003 (I'll be closing that chapter *finally*, after three years).
Another important reason for creating a new blog is that I think I've changed quite a bit since then (not necessarily improved, but changed), hence it calls for a new posting site - just to distinguish that phase of my life vs. the current. It's very different, you know, being a fresh graduate from college vs. a working person, at the moment. It is true you get to know what you want more in life as you get older.
Roughly a couple of years ago, I was managing my files and re-read entries of my old blog, and it made me start to cringe and tell my self, "Sheesh, did I actually write that stuff?" - yikes. And I don't want to go through all that torture every time I keep posting there.
So, here goes.
Cheers to a new blog!
I want to leave the old one behind (though I kept a copy of it). The last post there was May 8, 2003 (I'll be closing that chapter *finally*, after three years).
Another important reason for creating a new blog is that I think I've changed quite a bit since then (not necessarily improved, but changed), hence it calls for a new posting site - just to distinguish that phase of my life vs. the current. It's very different, you know, being a fresh graduate from college vs. a working person, at the moment. It is true you get to know what you want more in life as you get older.
Roughly a couple of years ago, I was managing my files and re-read entries of my old blog, and it made me start to cringe and tell my self, "Sheesh, did I actually write that stuff?" - yikes. And I don't want to go through all that torture every time I keep posting there.
So, here goes.
Cheers to a new blog!
Friday, September 01, 2006
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Links
This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that I am not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. I encourage my users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.
Advertisers
I use outside ad companies to display ads on my site. These ads may contain cookies and are collected by the ad companies, and I do not have access to these information. I work with the following ad company: Google Adsense. Please check its website for its respective privacy policy.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding my privacy policy, please contact me at tristan.ph[at]gmail.com
I respect your privacy and I am committed to safeguarding your privacy while online at my site http://symphonicfrustrations.blogspot.com/. The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site.
Log Files
Like most standard Web site servers, I use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.
E-mail Subscription
If a user wishes to subscribe to my posts via e-mail (powered by Feedburner), I ask for contact information such as name and email address. Out of respect for my users’ privacy, a way to opt-out of these communications is provided.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to information about the user. My site use cookies for tracking visitors’ activity. Some of my business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However, I have no access to or control over these cookies, once I have given permission for them to set cookies for advertising. You can choose not to accept cookies by modifying your browser settings. At any time, you may remove any cookie stored on your hard drive by deleting them in your browser’s settings section.
Links
This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that I am not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. I encourage my users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.
Advertisers
I use outside ad companies to display ads on my site. These ads may contain cookies and are collected by the ad companies, and I do not have access to these information. I work with the following ad company: Google Adsense. Please check its website for its respective privacy policy.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding my privacy policy, please contact me at tristan.ph[at]gmail.com
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