One of '60s most beautiful actresses, Audrey Hepburn.

One of my obsession as I age is vintage stuff - clothes, jewelries, accessories, design, bags, photographs, art, music and movies. And as I was browsing a blog about the golden era of Hollywood, I came across a stunning, adorable young lady...
And Audrey, Audrey Hepburn was her name.

Born Audrey Kathleen Ruston on May 4,1929 in Brussels, she was recognized as both a film and fashion icon and was active during Hollywood's Golden Age. Roman Holiday, Sabrina, The Nun's Story, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, My Fair Lady and Wait Until Dark are some of the successful films she made during her life as an actress. During her old age, Audrey dedicated her life to UNICEF where she worked and helped the disadvantaged communities in Africa, South America and Asia between 1988 and 1992. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in late 1992. A month later, aged 63, Audrey died of appendiceal cancer at her home in Switzerland in early 1993.

It's pretty obvious that Audrey's beauty is jaw-dropping, but behind those doll eyes, luscious lips, delicious jaw and elegance lies a heart of gold which makes her who she is.

I personally admire her because she's not like everyone in the showbusiness. It's common for people in the limelight experiencing fame, glamour and money to act like one, and more. Some were addicted to drugs, indulged in too much gambling, committed crimes even! But not her.

Well you can say that everybody has their imperfections but I'm all in awe with how Audrey spent her lifetime. She used her fame to help, and she used it well. It's a lifetime spent worthily.

I too, hope that when I reach that position I dream of, will not forget where I came from and where I will end up. Maximize my strength and use my resources to give aid others, following one of Audrey's words herself...

... But Broadway.

Since the 1900s, Broadway's become more than a mere street but a trophy for fashion, entertainment, and the arts. Luckily, up until now, the Broadway scene - musicals, play, theater and acts are still being preserved, enriched and improved for the next generations to see.

Disney's films and musicals were part of my magical childhood that I will always be thankful for. All the lovely melody of the prince and princesses singing alongside with the animals who are surprisingly humming and dancing simultaneously, all contributed to my dream of becoming a star...

Well, of course we all dreamed of being up in the stage, singing and entertaining everyone. Until we grow up. Yeah, I have actually lost my grip of that dream - mostly because now I'm too shy to sing and move and of course, I find it impossible now.

From my young elementary days, to high school and even the first years in college, I have been a part of the school choir which basically and fundamentally helped me learn about music. It taught me how to sing beyond the mere uttering of the lyrics, read notes, play instruments and keenly listen, not just hear the sound of the music. Unfortunately, I grew up and got busy. And to cut the story short I have stopped singing. I still know how to, but it's not the same unlike before.

Good thing, there's Glee! (Boy, that escalated quickly!) Well, I'm actually thankful for being introduced in such a dreamy and wonderful TV series which made me dream again. All the characters: Rachel, Finn, Kurt, Mercedes, Santana, Artie and the rest of them complimented each other very well which made the series really fun! Some people hate the jolly setting and how every single cue the actors have to sing and dance, and I must admit it's kind of weird if it would be in real life but I find it amusing and lively that's why I kept up with the pace of the story as it reached its 4th season. Imagine a production just like the High School Musical to actually survive the competition amidst giant series like The Walking Dead and The Vampire Diaries for example.

New York, Broadway, stage lights, musical score, script, props, costumes, everything... It makes theater like a fairy tale where you can be who you want to be, sing whenever you want, make your dream come true and have a happy ever after. Thanks to Glee, it have woken up my senses into getting back on track; to dream and chase it until it comes true. Who knows one day I might be a part of The Phantom of the Opera or Miss Saigon, perhaps Les Miserables or be a part of the Glee itself! Dreams are free, you know.

Dreams are like stars... Yeah, I know you must have heard that quote a thousand times. Well, let's put it this way: Dreams are like trains, if you don't chase it you won't be able to get to your destination. Did it make sense? I don't know, what I know is that you just have to keep on dreaming, and do everything to reach it because dreams will always be dreams until you turn them into reality. (Please don't count how many times I used the word 'dreams'.)

Till my next entry!

Laters,
Charlie Tango :-)

It's been one of my dreams as a child to walk in the busy streets of the Central Business District of the cities in Manila, be amazed by its awesome arrive, and be a part of it, soon.

Oh I got my wish alright - and more!

I was too drunk with what semestrial breaks bring, and having said so, I wasn't functioning well and doing what I have to do within the long period of hibernation (and eating, too). So, my last semester at school came and I was struck dumbfounded of the stuff I have to catch up with. On top of it was my internship.

So, my friends and I didn't waste any time to find for a company that'd accept us as interns. To cut the story short, despite giving out our resumes to I don't know, 10 or more companies we were individually hired by different firms. Luckily, I got accepted in Accenture.

After walking under the heat of the sun, climbing up stairs and meeting different kind of people along the hunt, it would be impossible to not sit around and just breath. What we were doing was actually harder than I imagined it to be!

Greenbelt as usual is still refreshing and relaxing! After having an extreme day at work it would be lovely to just sit and enjoy the view of the concrete jungle where dreams are made of. To appreciate the life you reached and dreams yet to come true. It's a sanctuary in the middle of the busy streets of the city. The sound of rushing water, and the wind against the leaves, it all goes back when life was simple... It gives you that nostalgic feeling when there were no buildings yet, just plain grassland, where cars didn't exist and carabaos were the kings of the road... Oh, that feeling...

And yes, I almost forgot. The Ayala Triangle Garden's (Makati's version of New York's Central Park) light and sound show was just spectacular! Imagine the feeling sitting along the grass, enjoying the Christmas melody and watching all the pretty lights dancing as the music plays along... It's priceless! Plus a good company, what could possibly go wrong? You should watch it yourselves! Bring along your partner, or your family! It will be a great holiday experience, I tell you ;)

So after the intense weeks of looking for an internship program, I am crossing both my fingers that my job would go well and that I would learn a lot from it, and I am hoping for the same with my friends...

Never stop chasing your dreams until you reach it!

Till my next entry!

Laters,
Charlie Tango :-)

Now don't you look at me like that, we're all guilty of this, right? Agreeing to later than now - because.it.can.wait. Or can it?

It's been hell of a busy week for my colleagues and I since we're just down to a few days before our thesis defense - final completion of the systems we're developing and polishing of the documents in time for Sunday's Judgment Day. And it is quite funny and ironic how large our time frame was to complete all the requirements, if I'm not mistaken almost a year, yet we're all resorting to last minute procrastination.

I'm not sure if it's the psychologists or, you know anyone from the field of Science (I can't find the source) who said that procrastination increases a person's intelligence since the brain is catching up and is working harder to meet the requirements needed in a span of time, thus letting creative juices flow even more. This has been very evident not only to myself but also to a lot of people I know.

I've been practicing this since high school although I'm not really proud of this attitude, I always make it out alive - with better results than what I would expect if I have done stuff ahead of time.

All things have their own pros and cons and I do know that time is very valuable and that we have to make the most out of it; to get things ahead of time and make room for more productive things to do - but hey, admit it, laziness and all excuses you can think of - food, stress, pressure they all lead to delay.

What's important is that whether you did things ahead of time or compressed all your power to meet your requirements in time is that YOU DID IT, AND YOU DID IT WELL!

We can't judge someone with how they live their life. It's just a matter of managing yourself well and coming up with a result exceeding your expectations. And at the end, the effort and stress' will all pay off. The feeling is almost euphoric, I tell you ;)

Tell my next entry!

Laters,
Charlie Tango :-)