Thanks thanks every day.

Have I said thank you to you lately? If I have, then great. If I haven't -- I'm so sorry.

Whether I've encountered you've been in my life for a second, months, years, or my whole lifetime --- 

I am absolutely grateful.

Thank you for being a part of my journey and happy thanksgiving.

But really -- what am I thankful for this Thanksgiving Day?

Well I'm thankful I'm alive. 

That I have the opportunity to breathe the earth's air, to walk through the streets, to fly through the clouds.

It has been a challenging past couple of weeks .... but I'm coming back to my senses ... 

I'm remembering that every day is a blessing. 

Now talking to myself --

Remember Christina, everything that comes along is ICING.

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Never let anyone define your work.

Never let anyone define your work.

And if you're a woman reading this --- let me rephrase and say --

Never let a man define your work.

I will admit I am guilty of letting this happen. But never again. But really -- will our work really reflect the vision in your mind as long as other people's visions are in the way?

To me, an artist is at his or her best when left alone in their natural state of creativity.

If I meddled with that creativity, it wouldn't be them would it?

This applies to all types of work.

I hope this at least stands out in my own work.

Signing off.

 

 

 

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Effective decision making

I'm really used to making a lot of decisions on my own. I'm big on following my heart, my gut, my instinct... whatever you'd like to call it. But lately it seems like everyone else's guts are spilling onto my plate. (Makes me think of the old game show Double Dare. Makes me think of the deer on the highway. Sorry gross.) It seems that everyone has a newfound interest in my decision making. In the positive perspective, there is an overwhelming support coming in. In the negative perspective, there is a lot of opinions clouding my own perspective.

 

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Ramiele Malubay performance at Pacquiao/Cotto Fight

Ramiele Malubay performed the US National Anthem at the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight this past Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Confirming this performance, travelling to Las Vegas, and making it happen, moved rather quickly for us -- so we didn't get to share the news much sooner. Nonetheless, everyone's support and positive feedback has been very touching and we truly appreciate it. Ramiele felt honored to represent not only the United States, but also Filipino Americans and Filipinos throughout the world for this anticipated match between Pacquiao and Cotto.

Here are some photos to share with you from the evening -- and be sure to check out ABS-CBN's "Balitang America" tonight (11/18/09) for a feature on the fight and Ramiele.

Congratulations to Manny Pacquiao and thank you to all!

Special thank you to: LunaCo Crew, Barkada Inc., Jason Tyler, Roxanne Saffaie, Francesca Camus, Malubay Family, Valerie Gonzales, The Signature Grand, Sherilyn Nemedez, Chris Scholtes, Willy Gloria, Alex Retodo, Leejay Abucayan, ABS-CBN, Joseph Pimentel, Barkada(ko).

Links to check out:

www.youtube.com/barkadainc

www.barkadako.com

www.signaturemgmgrand.com

See and download the full gallery on posterous

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Gabe Bondoc feature on Net25 "Homepage" show (Philippines)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/video/video.php?v=169775227874&ref=mf

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30

Today marks what would of been the 30th birthday of my dear friend Adrian Feir, who passed away January 6, 2000. Every time her birthday or death anniversary comes around, it serves as a reminder of where my work started. If you haven't heard the story yet -- my best friend passed away from Lymphoma Cancer. Before she passed away, Make-A-Wish Foundation granted her a wish to go to Australia. And after her passing I thought to myself, wouldn't it be great to do something for Make-A-Wish Foundation? I put together a benefit show for them in memory of my friend. I had no idea that one event would change my life direction and career.

It's been almost ten years -- and today a boomerang from Adrian's trip to Australia and a framed children's drawing of Australia from Make-A-Wish Foundation preciously hang on my wall.

In those moments where I can't seem to understand why I've been put in this place, just seeing that on my wall reminds me --- that I can only embrace the unexpected.

What's next? I have no idea.

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A quiet day

This is one of the few birthdays where I decided to spend it in quiet. There has been a lot going on with my work, lots of travel, and a lot of noise in my mind. Good noise of course. So every bit of quiet I can get to clear my mind, to relax or to even just close my eyes is quite precious right now.

I got just that and I'm feeling already just a little bit more refreshed.

Thank you for the birthday greetings through Twitter, text messages, phone calls -- and especially those Facebook comments that still keep coming through. Everyone is so kind to take the 5 seconds out of their day to send me a greeting. I really appreciate it.

My favorite person told me today I have 365 days until I turn 30 years old. Woa…. that could make me a little nervous…. but it's okay. I have 365 days to make sure I don't freak out on my 30th birthday.

One day at a time Christina. What should I do with Day 1?

Well for the rest of this evening --- I will dream. Well… don't I do that every day?

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