LSDC Jazz presents Dream Dancelebration

The longest running inter-school dance competition, now on its 22nd year.

DREAM DANCELEBRATION
A celebration of Dreams in Dance.

Come and witness dance in its most creative level playing with fairies and pixie dust, running around the clouds of wonderland, laughing along the invisible cats and talking trees.

January 31, 2009

High School Category - 3pm

College Category - 6pm

Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, De La Salle University - Manila

LA SALLE DANCE COMPANY - STREET 3RD TERM SY 08-09 AUDITIONS

WHAT:
LSDC-Street Audtitions

WHEN:
January 13, 2009
6-9pm



WHERE:
SPS-507

HOW:

• Prepare a 2 minute routine
• Wear training clothes
• Submit application form

Application forms are available at the LSDC-Street website lsdcstreet.org

See you there!
God bless!

My Year 2008 Evaluation

Stolen from nix who stole it from anjow.. Who also copied it from stu/gb..
Haha.

Where did you begin 2008?
In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with my family.

What was your status by Valentine's day of 2008?
In a relationship for the first time! Woot!

Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yup. I had to get a cast for my sprained ankle.

Did you have any encounters with the police?
Yes. My sister was mugged in an FX so my lola and I had to pick her up at the police station. Does that count?

What did you purchase over 500pesos?
Many. Shoes of course.

Did you know anybody who got married?
Meg's brother. Haha. Random answer.

Did you know anybody who passed away?
I did. Just forgot.

What sporting events did you attend?
UAAP!

What concerts/shows did you go to?
Danz Dish 3, Remix 08, Art in Action, Carnivale, Skechers Streetdance Battle, Fubu, Unilever Christmas party and lots more!

Where do you live now?
EGI Taft Tower.

Describe your birthday.
I had 18 choco mallows given by 18 different people with Lara as mastermind even if she was away in Batangas :( Also had a flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for summer.

What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did?
Get a sprained ankle.

Any new additions to your family?
No.

What was your best month?
November. Skechers month. :D

Who was your best drinking buddy?
Didn't enjoy drinking much but it would have to be with LSDC friends.

Made new friends?
Yeah!

Any regrets?
Yes. Some. But I can't help it.

What do you want to change in 2009?
Study harder! Dance better! Be more careful. And know how to prioritize properly.

Overall, how would you rate this year?
7/10

Have any life changes in 2008?
Yes! Spiritually.

Get a new job?
No. But had new business ideas.

How old did you turn this year?
18 :D

Did anything embarrassing?
A lot!

Get married or divorced?
Sorta. I had a pretend marriage ceremony in Puerto Galera.

Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
Yes,

Start a new hobby?
Design and customize Nike Dunk's!

Are you happy to see 2008 go?
Yes.

Drank Starbucks in 2008?
Duh.

Been naughty or nice?
Just right.

What are you wishing for in 2009?
For 2nd term SY 09-10 to be my last term. Re-defend the championship title in Skechers.

Done something you've regretted?
Hmm.. Yes.

Lost someone?
Sorta.

Cut class?
Happens often. Bad habit.

Was involved in something you'll never forget?
Skechers Streetdance Battle championship and Animo Squad 2k8!

Cooked a gross meal?
No. I thought it was edible.

Lost something important to you?
No. I take care of my stuff.

Got a gift you adore?
Yes. Gifts from my GF and I's anniversary.

Tripped over a coffee table?
Tripped. Not over a coffee table.

Dyed your hair?
No. But I had urges to.

Came close to losing your life?
YES! JJ's swimming thing with LSDC.

Went to a party?
Totie and Joee's Grad Party.

Read a great book?
Brisingr!


2008: FRIENDS AND ENEMIES

Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yes.

Did you dislike anyone?
Yes.

Did you grow apart from anyone?
Yes.

Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
Yes. Have to fix it.


2008: YOUR BIRTHDAY

Did you have a cake?
I had choco mallows :D

Did you get any presents?
Yes.

2008: ALL ABOUT YOU

Did you change at all this year?
Yes.

Did you change your style?
Yes.

Were you in school?
Yes.

Did you have a job?
No.

Did you drive?
No. Wanted to.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
No. Good discipline has its rewards. Hehe.

Did you go on any vacations?
Yes. Puerto Galera and Saudi!

Would you change anything about yourself now?
Don't want to think about it.


2008: WRAP UP

Was 2008 a good year?
DEFINITELY.

Do you think 2009 will top 2008?
Yes. Graduating year. New business opportunities. More free time. New challenges. Welcome!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

My Customized Shoes

After getting an ankle injury, I needed to take precautionary measures and as much as possible wear high-cut shoes. So I bought a black one. But needed white recently for costume for performance requests. So I bought an 800 peso all-white Nike Air Force One Imitation just to pass the requirements. But the stage I've been on badly stained my right shoe with blue. So I had nothing to lose and I experimented on it getting the right blue and green shoe.

Then I got this design idea from the web: http://shoeciety.com/tienda/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=14&products_id=88

DISCLAIMER: Yup, it’s their design. Not mine.

And tried it on the other shoe. And now I got this cute blob on the left shoe.

I hope I'll be able to make my clothes compliment the shoes.

Art Attack!

Mirror page on Multiply

Think before you express. Respect please!

I apologize to some people if they think that I'm reviving what we've been trying to diminish which we (LSDC-Street) and along with other college dance groups have noticed on YouTube lately about videos on different Skechers Year 4 performances. But I just can't keep this to myself.

How do I define a good comment? A good comment is one's personal opinion on a certain topic given with free will (may be positive or negative) but is constructive, meaningful, and sensible.

But what have I been seeing lately?

(Comments could be found on LSDC-Street’s videos on YouTube on Skechers Year 4)

"nde dpat lasalle ang nanalo... nde nga nmin npansin ung sayaw nila...either tip or ue dapat ang ng champ!!so suck"

I saw this comment posted 2 times on 2 different copies of video. TIP and UE were great out there. I was able to watch UE and I was inspired by their very daring stunts which I would love to learn myself. And I heard a lot of good comments about TIP from my own group. TIP was even nice and friendly to my group mates backstage. So I fully respect them because they have shown a great performance and sportsmanship. The comment would have been fine. But “so suck”?

"unfair judging... i was there! i hav watched all performers!? go, UE!
ang ganda ng production na to! ang mhal ng talent fee, 100k...
nice one! nkktawa nlng...."

Judge ka?

“oh no!! kitang-kita mo naman na may mas magaling dito pero bakit sila pa ang nanalo. wew!! tsk tsk..”

Apparently hindi “kitang-kita” sa mga judges.

“Lasalle. I hate you. I am a hater. HAHAHAHA”

I don’t know if trip lang toh pero at least may pa joke effect ka at naka-ease ng tension haha.

“LSDC champions ------> ???? ??????.....”

Answer: Yes.

“Champ? bkit? dko mkita reason kung bt cla nag champion.”

Simply God’s will. We honestly also didn’t expect to be champions ourselves because we prepared our hearts for that whatever may happen, we know that it was according to His will.

“ang panget!! mukhang tanga lang....
ang gulo ng sayaw..anu kaya yun?!
ahahahaha nagkalat!!
panoorin niyo kaya ulet?? paulet ulet!! shet nasuka ako......”

Sorry. Perfect ka? Some of us admittedly made a few mistakes in the performance, but we didn’t let it affect us. What more right do you have to say those words? Kung sumuka ka man habang nanunuod edi puro suka na ngayon ang kamay mo dahil nakapag-type ka pa ng comment.

“ano b yan ang panget walang thrill!!!!!!
bakit champion?
wala man lang "nervewracking" na mga steps o sayaw....
masyadong pinahalata yung pandadaya....”

"Adj. NERVE-WRACKING - extremely irritating to the nerves." Talaga? Wala nun? Thanks! :D

“hahahaha........
d naman sabay sabay boring yung music...”

We actually found the music to be really great and we were happy about it. By saying that it’s boring you actually made a very offensive comment to one of the top (and I mean TOP) DJs in the Philippines.

“pasikatan lang pala ang skechers eh..kaya pala...kaya champion ang pangit at magulo na sayaw..hahahaha..bale napansin lang ang TIP gawa s Stunts..at hindi dahil sa sayaw..wala din pala kwenta kahit sumayaw ka ng sumayaw..pasikatan lang kelangan..at payamanan..mahihirap lang taLAga TIP eh..hehehe...dami nga nag ddrop sa TIP dahil wala pera eh..hehe..sorry..di q balak mang offend sa mga taga TIP..aun lang ang totoo..daya naman unfair tlaga..mas lamang pa rin talaga ang rich.”

Grabe ka magsalita. Nasa LSDC-Street Skechers performance page ka tapos nangdadamay ka ng ibang school. Di mo balak mang-offend ah? TIP proved to be a strong team this year and it seems that money isn’t a factor for them to perform well. Kudos to TIP!

That’s all. I just want to share my thoughts. And like what kuya RJ keeps on saying to all of them. GOD BLESS!

Support LSDC-Street at Skechers Street Dance Battle: Year 4

Watch and support La Salle Dance Company - Street as we compete again at the

Skechers Street Dance Battle: Year 4
on November 23, 2008, 2pm at the Araneta Coliseum.

Ticket prices (PHP) are as follows:

• Patron - 500
• Lower Box - 400
• Upper Box A - 300
• Upper Box B - 175
• General Admissions - 75

Final order and payment of tickets for De La Salle University - Manila supporters is on November 10, 2008, Monday from 9am-1pm at the Yuchengco Lobby (La Salle Dance Company, Remix '08 Booth). Claiming of tickets will be at 4pm of the same day and venue.

Please support us. Thank you!

[SOCCOMP Blog Week # 3] Me Talking and Me Posting

"Identity is reputation."

I do believe so. Every action and impression I make affects how others think of me. But people interact with me in two different ways:

1. To me in person

(I don't really smoke.)

(I also don't really look like that when I pray.)

...and...



2. To me online

It seems that I am different online, don't I?

There are personal attributes of a person which pure images posted online cannot describe. Most personal accounts online give others a different sense of impression on that person compared to when they both meet in flesh. This is why most people who meet online aren't as successful in connecting their similarities when they decide to meet in the real world. Your identity in person and your identity online are two different things depending on what you filter out from your real life and you make up in your virtual accounts.

Speaking of identity...

In our past DIG-MED and current SOCCOMP class, we were shown a video about "Identity 2.0"

"Its emphasis is a simple and open method of identity transactions similar to those in the physical world, such as driver's license."

The suggestion of "Identity 2.0" sounds great but is quite hard to implement. Unlike the current habit of different websites requiring you to have different accounts (e.g. paper_stainer@yahoo.com and efren.paperstainer@gmail.com), Identity 2.0 will make the user the center of all accounts. With its implementation, users will be able to access all website on the Internet using only a single account--making it far more efficient than the repetitive task of logging in all different accounts.