the west side story

Seeing the West Side Story on its first day showing last Sept 5 was kinda disappointing for me. Maybe I expected too much. It was my second time to watch the West Side. First was in 5th grade when we were invited to watch the play at St. Paul,QC. I showed no interest at that time. I went because it was a requirement.

It was my personal choice to watch the West Side this time. Moreso when I learned that Joanna Ampil is playing Maria. Though my worries proved me right, I never expected more flaws to show up that night. I knew then that J. Ampil's voice will be more dominant over C. Bautista's singing since the later is not really into theater acting. It's disappointing too that the sound system was actually not cooperating in the middle of the show down to the end. The sounds were roaring up & down during Maria's solo performances. Anita (played by Rowena Vilar) on the other hand was very entertaining. She danced so well ,sang so good and acted so perfect for her role. Kuddos to this Filipino-Australian theater actress who came home to perform for us. It made the show more funny, alive and interesting.

I am not to judge the show now since I went on a first day. That's what I got for being so eager & excited!Hehe! I know there'll be a lot of improvements on the next playdates. :) Somehow it makes me think though if the Christian and Karylle team-up will turn out better since they can complement each other's singing. Same genre,same note and same level.

It was my very first time to watch a play with my husband and funny that I only learned about his interest in theater few months after we got married. Even if the the West Side show was not perfect, still this will have a special place in my memory lane :)

My good friend Naomi was there too with her parents, Ninang Baby and Atty. Nestor Corpuz. And boy, i'm surprised to see a college friend Paul Febre with his fiance who just got back from the US. it's nice to bump into long lost friends who went to see tha play also :)

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My Kyle started reading this already for his book report. The boy's load in school is becoming heavier everyday. Some of the Math problems are that complicated that me and my husband would even have to check with each other if the equations and solutions that Kyle answered are correct. hehe. We're back to gradeschool! It's fun though. Hubby and Kyle gets to bond in the afternoon because daddy Jp would usually help him with his homework while I recheck and review with him after dinner :)

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I'm excited to see West Side Story at the Meralco Theater with my husband tonight. Our much-awaited date! :) We bought the tickets months back in June and at last, it's here! :)

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It's badminton day for me,hubby and my in-laws every Saturday :) It feels so good to have my Saturdays off. I get to spend more time with family and do a lot of things. I get to cook more meals, fix and decorate our home. Things that I really heart doing. My two boys are really excited! My heart melted when I saw Kyle's face lighten up when I told him that I don't have Saturday work anymore :)

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It's my brother Jc's board exam on Saturday and I am wishing him all the luck :) I paid him a visit last night to check how he's doing. The man is nervous. He's been studying crazy for the past months. The walls in his unit are all tapped with reviewers in manila paper that he uses to familiarize himself with all these formulas. I offered to bring him to the testing center on Saturday. This is my little way of showing him my support (i don't think I can help with reading hehe). So there, Mico, Kyle and I will wake up 5am on Saturday so we can all bring him to Manila for his Board Exams :D

I know all the hard work will pay off bro! I know you can definitely make it! :) We'll pray for you :)