AME no Jidai: Making Memories
Wow, that was some week. Really.
Let me just start by saying that the University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts is, and will always be, LEGENDARY.
You guys are the greatest, really. I know every single one of you worked hard, but I would really like to thank those that made the fair, and the road to it, so much more enjoyable, at least for me.
Our Dear President, Juts. Just because.♥
The VP and Jidai Project Head, Yu. I remember when we went to Chris's father's wake, and on the way home we passed by AVenue. It was so big and wonderful and well-lit, and then we jokingly stated that the next AME fair would be held here. Who would have thought that it would actually happen? It takes guts to go through with something as big as a venue change. And everything, just. Yeah, you were awesome.
Nigel. It was a pleasure to host with you. There were some rough parts, but you got over it quickly and was a natural on stage, I'm telling you. The corniness works! And Christian and Klaine, I hope you enjoyed hosting the Cosplay Catwalk.
May. I took over for her in the performer-gathering department because of the mess that Ondoy did to her and her family. But she really stepped up come Jidai-day. I had a lot of good feedback from the bands with the way you handled things. And only sixteen! Thank you so much.
Earle. I hope you found your glasses and any other missing belongings T^T And thanks for stage guidance (FRA TOO!) and for practically suffocating me with the tightness of my obi. I think you corrected my posture.♥
Cyrod! I know it was short notice, but thank you SO MUCH for creating the band clips. I think it really made a difference between a simple show and something awesome. It made the bands feel special that something like that was prepared for them. And thanks to Jam, Sean, Remb, and the people at the mobile as well. I know the handlers weren't the best, but you made do with it and tried to work with our requests. Thank you so much.
The people in the AME Room (like Buddy, Roxy etc.). Thank you for guarding our belongings. I had a lot of pretty important paraphernalia (lol) and none of them went missing. Your organization of bag types was a great idea.
Stychen and Benn. I heard your booth rocked guys, congratulations! Your teamwork is just great. And thank you BB for just, iunno, being there when I need a hug or crutches or am cold. You're the little brother I never had T^T
People at the Tea Room, especially those ladies who went out during our performance. Dan, Zaru, Kasimir, Drea, Betty, Ervian, Anapon, Lira and everybody! I know you all worked hard and spent a lot to make that tea room totes awesome. And it was.
Ned, Cor, Madz and DOCCOM people. I only had glimpses of you guys! I hope you had a fun time despite the work load. And thanks to le Boss for the certificates! :*
Andi. Thanks for the leftovers, though I really didn't get to eat it til the next day XD My cousins said they were delicious though. Kudos to you and your parents!
Billa! You up and broke your head just before we had a chance to sing =/. But you were with me in spirit, and I am so glad you're okay. I'm so excited to go to the ToHo Faggots Christmas Meet with you~ It'll be great to meet the fans and sign a few autographs.
Wiggy, Niqo, Krinkle and all those who took photos and videos of our performance, thank you SO MUCH. And I'd like to thank Cyrod again for handling the camera. I didn't bring a camera with me at all and just depended on my trigger happy friends to get at least a few shots XD They didn't disappoint. Thanks you guys!
John. Thanks for the Bubble Tea (and lol thanks to whichever Marcom mem who didn't claim his/her BT ration XD). It was the only thing I managed to eat the entire day other than the 1000 bottles of water I downed. (I didn't even eat the band meal, and only managed to get one small bite off that terribly hot sausage T^T). I know we don't get along very well (okay, it's time to laugh. rly) but I congratulate you guys for getting those 30 million sponsors. It was just too bad about URC and the other deserters. *kicks their contract-breaching asses*.
Members of DyKromatic: Sara, Ron, Neil and Toby. YOU GUYS. *tears*. I really thought last year that it was over for me. I had no more visions of performing ever again, with anyone. It was Toby who pushed me into waking up. And Sara and Ron, thanks for not bailing. I know I'm partly to blame for what happened with Harap sa Likod. At least I learned an important lesson: no interband relationships. EVER. And Neil, thanks for accepting our offer to play guitars. I know it's much harder now that you're a working professional, but let's just see how this goes. If anything, we'll all just have fun. Thank Ate Naj for me as well! You guys remember what we talked about in that Chinese drinking joint: We'll try to go as far as we can.
The performers: Moonspeak, tRANCE, Ikuzo, Sagashimono, Asian Chicken Fest and HarakiriJiro. You guys were all awesome. And thank you as well to the members of RTSCHRK who made it. I know you would have given a great show as well if it weren't for the circumstances.
Thanks to the judges of all the contests; Kuya Robert, Ate Rotch, Ate Michelle, Red, Vincent, those who judged for fan art, dubbing, karaoke and cosplay.
BATCH 3SAM. I MISSED YOU GUYS SO MUCH!! Ryne, Yuness, Pchan, Mikko, April, Cheska, Merv, Em, Rach, Juts... UGH I hope I didn't miss anyone. Thanks for coming!
Thank you as well to all those who watched the first ever performance of our band. Your screams tided me over during my waves of stage fright. Really. I'm always very.. scared when I'm up there. Sabi nga ni Diva of the Universe, thank you for your ENERGY.
To everyone else who was there, who helped out in big and small ways, people who managed the booths, who ran around, who carried things and decorated, who coordinated this and that, to all who made this event happen: SALAMAT. You are all so, so, so, so, SO TOTALLY MEGA GEIL it's unbelievable.
Cheers. We deserve it.
Will do a picspam post tomorrow once Multiply cooperates. Reality is closing in on me @.@
Let me just start by saying that the University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts is, and will always be, LEGENDARY.
You guys are the greatest, really. I know every single one of you worked hard, but I would really like to thank those that made the fair, and the road to it, so much more enjoyable, at least for me.
Our Dear President, Juts. Just because.♥
The VP and Jidai Project Head, Yu. I remember when we went to Chris's father's wake, and on the way home we passed by AVenue. It was so big and wonderful and well-lit, and then we jokingly stated that the next AME fair would be held here. Who would have thought that it would actually happen? It takes guts to go through with something as big as a venue change. And everything, just. Yeah, you were awesome.
Nigel. It was a pleasure to host with you. There were some rough parts, but you got over it quickly and was a natural on stage, I'm telling you. The corniness works! And Christian and Klaine, I hope you enjoyed hosting the Cosplay Catwalk.
May. I took over for her in the performer-gathering department because of the mess that Ondoy did to her and her family. But she really stepped up come Jidai-day. I had a lot of good feedback from the bands with the way you handled things. And only sixteen! Thank you so much.
Earle. I hope you found your glasses and any other missing belongings T^T And thanks for stage guidance (FRA TOO!) and for practically suffocating me with the tightness of my obi. I think you corrected my posture.♥
Cyrod! I know it was short notice, but thank you SO MUCH for creating the band clips. I think it really made a difference between a simple show and something awesome. It made the bands feel special that something like that was prepared for them. And thanks to Jam, Sean, Remb, and the people at the mobile as well. I know the handlers weren't the best, but you made do with it and tried to work with our requests. Thank you so much.
The people in the AME Room (like Buddy, Roxy etc.). Thank you for guarding our belongings. I had a lot of pretty important paraphernalia (lol) and none of them went missing. Your organization of bag types was a great idea.
Stychen and Benn. I heard your booth rocked guys, congratulations! Your teamwork is just great. And thank you BB for just, iunno, being there when I need a hug or crutches or am cold. You're the little brother I never had T^T
People at the Tea Room, especially those ladies who went out during our performance. Dan, Zaru, Kasimir, Drea, Betty, Ervian, Anapon, Lira and everybody! I know you all worked hard and spent a lot to make that tea room totes awesome. And it was.
Ned, Cor, Madz and DOCCOM people. I only had glimpses of you guys! I hope you had a fun time despite the work load. And thanks to le Boss for the certificates! :*
Andi. Thanks for the leftovers, though I really didn't get to eat it til the next day XD My cousins said they were delicious though. Kudos to you and your parents!
Billa! You up and broke your head just before we had a chance to sing =/. But you were with me in spirit, and I am so glad you're okay. I'm so excited to go to the ToHo Faggots Christmas Meet with you~ It'll be great to meet the fans and sign a few autographs.
Wiggy, Niqo, Krinkle and all those who took photos and videos of our performance, thank you SO MUCH. And I'd like to thank Cyrod again for handling the camera. I didn't bring a camera with me at all and just depended on my trigger happy friends to get at least a few shots XD They didn't disappoint. Thanks you guys!
John. Thanks for the Bubble Tea (and lol thanks to whichever Marcom mem who didn't claim his/her BT ration XD). It was the only thing I managed to eat the entire day other than the 1000 bottles of water I downed. (I didn't even eat the band meal, and only managed to get one small bite off that terribly hot sausage T^T). I know we don't get along very well (okay, it's time to laugh. rly) but I congratulate you guys for getting those 30 million sponsors. It was just too bad about URC and the other deserters. *kicks their contract-breaching asses*.
Members of DyKromatic: Sara, Ron, Neil and Toby. YOU GUYS. *tears*. I really thought last year that it was over for me. I had no more visions of performing ever again, with anyone. It was Toby who pushed me into waking up. And Sara and Ron, thanks for not bailing. I know I'm partly to blame for what happened with Harap sa Likod. At least I learned an important lesson: no interband relationships. EVER. And Neil, thanks for accepting our offer to play guitars. I know it's much harder now that you're a working professional, but let's just see how this goes. If anything, we'll all just have fun. Thank Ate Naj for me as well! You guys remember what we talked about in that Chinese drinking joint: We'll try to go as far as we can.
The performers: Moonspeak, tRANCE, Ikuzo, Sagashimono, Asian Chicken Fest and HarakiriJiro. You guys were all awesome. And thank you as well to the members of RTSCHRK who made it. I know you would have given a great show as well if it weren't for the circumstances.
Thanks to the judges of all the contests; Kuya Robert, Ate Rotch, Ate Michelle, Red, Vincent, those who judged for fan art, dubbing, karaoke and cosplay.
BATCH 3SAM. I MISSED YOU GUYS SO MUCH!! Ryne, Yuness, Pchan, Mikko, April, Cheska, Merv, Em, Rach, Juts... UGH I hope I didn't miss anyone. Thanks for coming!
Thank you as well to all those who watched the first ever performance of our band. Your screams tided me over during my waves of stage fright. Really. I'm always very.. scared when I'm up there. Sabi nga ni Diva of the Universe, thank you for your ENERGY.
To everyone else who was there, who helped out in big and small ways, people who managed the booths, who ran around, who carried things and decorated, who coordinated this and that, to all who made this event happen: SALAMAT. You are all so, so, so, so, SO TOTALLY MEGA GEIL it's unbelievable.
Cheers. We deserve it.
Will do a picspam post tomorrow once Multiply cooperates. Reality is closing in on me @.@