MARNIEandFRIENDS!theOriginal!

These are the lyrics of the songs (these will definitely be included in my album marnieandfriends, hahaha!) we composed for the battle:

The aim of course is not just to perform but to minister and so we chose somewhat evangelistic subjects in our songs.

Last May 23, 2009 I got myself into a compromise which turned out to be one exciting experience for keeps. Joanne Gonzales, who is a good friend of mine, was the one who got me into this. I did not realize that it was actually a real Battle of the Bands until I saw the flyers. When I first heard the invitation I thought of it as some jamming sessions like one of those hosted by their church. Ok, I said yes already. So, why not? The contest was sponsored by Christ the Living Stone Fellowship (CLSF) as one of their fund raising activites for church planting.

Anyway, we formed our banda-bandahan of 4 members. Originally, I got in as the bass guitarist; Melvin Louie Canilao as the lead guitarist, Jun Esguerra as the percussionist, and Joanne on keyboards and vocals. When Jo submitted our requirements, the coordinator was a bit shocked (as Jo related hehe) to know that we were only 4 plus the absence of a drummer boy. We've got someone to play the cajon for the beat. Ok. So, we thought of getting a drummer boy instead of having cajon for percussion. Jo contacted a friend called Jordan but sadly his schedules are tight and he cant stay out late. Ok. I actually decided to pursue an acoustic band until I checked once more my mobile's inbox and found Edward Doniego's name. That's it! Ed is a youth leader who I met in one of the generous camps in Iba, Zambales. At that time, their church was lead by Ptr Jhun Singson who was our previous resident pastor. In short, we got Ed as our drummer boy. As a result, we did a little role-switching in the band. And thanks due to the bad weather Ate Tin's (Christine Manzala) mission trip was postponed so she also joined us as keyboardist. Jun played the bass guitar while I got my hands on the acoustic guitar which I borrowed from Paulo Barrameda. And thanks to Clem Roxas' friend who charitably lent his bass guitar during rehearsals and on the day of the battle. We were nearly 10 days away from the competition and I was really apprehensive about it because we only got short time to rehearse and our schedules hardly coordinated. All songs were compositions. All songs were composed for solo performance so we had a hard time rehearsing them on a full-band basis. We had to rearrange some parts of the melody, lyrics, etc.

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Draw Me Back

By: Marnie Reyes

From the album: marnieandfriends

I

There are times when I call out to

The one Who found me lost

And there are moments in my tired days

I fall and turned away

II

How could I not know You hearing me

At times when Im strayed

I believe it’s You who never fail

Go running after me

It’s the time I feel Im letting go of You

But You see me through my ups and downs

Refrain

You spared all mercy, abounding grace

To find my way back to You

Chorus

My hope relies on You

My rest inspired by You

My peace, my strength, my every all

You draw me back (so I sing this song of praise)

My joy depends on You

My comfort and my care

Lord thank you for not giving up,

You draw me back to You

Bridge

And I wonder every moment of my life

How such love persists thru time

Everlasting, You amazed me

Everlasting, Emmanuel

Here In My Life - Hillsong

I have never walked on water
Felt the waves beneath my feet but
At your Word Lord, I’ll receive Your
Faith to walk on oceans deep

And I remember how You found me:
In that very same place
All my failing surely would've drowned me
But You made a way

You are my freedom
Jesus you’re the reason
I’m kneeling again at Your throne
Where would I be without You
Here in my life, here in my life?

You have said that all the heavens
Sing for joy at one who finds
The way to freedom, truth of Jesus
Bought from death into His life

And I remember how You saw me:
Through the eyes of Your grace
And though the cost was Your beloved for me
Still you made a way!

Today is February 19, 2009.

Thank you for loving me in spite of all my imperfections.
Thank you for supporting me in any of my good endeavors.
Thank you for the words of wisdom you never fail to give every day, every moment.
Thank you for the times we argued because I'm too arrogant.
Thank you for the times you first said sorry because I'm too insolent.
Thank you for the patience to correct me all the time.
Thank you for sometimes tolerating my luxury.
Thank you for making me realized my senseless extravagance.
Thank you for sharing with me your life.
Thank you for letting me know what my limitations and capabilities are.
Thank you for teaching me to hold on.
Thank you keeping me grounded in faith.
Thank you for if not by you I wouldn't find the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Thank you for my daily allowance and for the extras.
Thank you for the fancy clothes I never asked for.
Thank you for the constant supply of inspiration to finish well in every thing.
Thank you because you chose not to give up a long time ago.
Thank you because your hug means a lot.

I know, you just couldn't stop being a mother.

Happy Birthday to my Nanay.

The possibility is: Improvement and standardization of Banana Chip making :)
---> which, as advised, may not be very relevant for BC industries who are already exporting.


I chose the Cavendish banana! It is usually bland in taste and is mainly produced in Mindanao (look at the label, it says there "DAVAO"! :D). This type easily goes off that's why in most areas bulk of bananas goes to waste. And making these type into chips saves the day, spares wastage, provides income especially for the low-income groups.

I'm still looking into the process flow of BC making and getting familiar with it. At present, I'm contacting a not-so-bigtime exporting manufacturer based in Cavite. Yahoo! Go Marnie!! :0