Another show...another year... under my belt
Well I have successfully completed my 10th year with Likha. The group is my second family. It's the reason I am where I am today... it kept me close to my 'moomoo, even when I didn't want it that way. It has taken me to different countries to share my culture with other people. It has kept me connected to my culture. It has kept me on stage, under the colorful lights, in beautiful costumes, dancing to awesomely played music. Thank you, Kuya Rudi for the opportunities. I LOVE being on stage.
This year I connected with Bayanihan in a way because I know that I am NOT that far behind in being a "guest artist" because someday soon, I will have to admit to myself that "I am just too damn old for this". Okay, not too soon though, I think I still some life in me left... at least long enough to get Damoomoo back on stage.
We really pulled this show together ---- WAY LAST MINUTE! But we pulled it off... yes, there were some mistakes here and there, but it comes with the territory. Our newbies are now "de-virginized" rookies...now we gotta work up the "diva-ness" in time for next year! I don't know but for some reason I was hella feeling my evening performance of Gansa Pattung (I figured no solo this year, might as well make the best of what I got, right)! Most of all, I actually had my own little audience of co-workers, family, and friends (thanks girls from coming out to watch for nth time! It really meant a lot!)
I am looking forward to slowing down for the rest of year... small side gigs here and there, but it's not every week and no more addditional practices. This past weekend just sucked every last bit of energy I had... I was sore (probably from walking up and down those darn flights of stairs to the dressing room) all day Sunday, and still felt a little "weak in the knees" yesterday.
Now maybe I can use my energy into cleaning the house for the cast party this weekend, and getting some work done!!!
This year I connected with Bayanihan in a way because I know that I am NOT that far behind in being a "guest artist" because someday soon, I will have to admit to myself that "I am just too damn old for this". Okay, not too soon though, I think I still some life in me left... at least long enough to get Damoomoo back on stage.
We really pulled this show together ---- WAY LAST MINUTE! But we pulled it off... yes, there were some mistakes here and there, but it comes with the territory. Our newbies are now "de-virginized" rookies...now we gotta work up the "diva-ness" in time for next year! I don't know but for some reason I was hella feeling my evening performance of Gansa Pattung (I figured no solo this year, might as well make the best of what I got, right)! Most of all, I actually had my own little audience of co-workers, family, and friends (thanks girls from coming out to watch for nth time! It really meant a lot!)
I am looking forward to slowing down for the rest of year... small side gigs here and there, but it's not every week and no more addditional practices. This past weekend just sucked every last bit of energy I had... I was sore (probably from walking up and down those darn flights of stairs to the dressing room) all day Sunday, and still felt a little "weak in the knees" yesterday.
Now maybe I can use my energy into cleaning the house for the cast party this weekend, and getting some work done!!!
I know why you are staying for next year's show. ;)
hey girly! love the show...don't you worry..you still got some energy and you will still be dancing in your 50's and 60's! it's in your blood!
i feel you on the whole family thing. Likha is truly my second family...without it, I never would have even met Gary! btw, you have to stay for at least another year just because we now know how to put on makeup! hehe :)
aha! i know who you are now? aren't secret identities cool?
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