My Upcoming Album - marnieandfriends

Hallo! This is my second successful audio recording!

My first was in high school, a cover for Worthy is the Lamb by Hillsong.

This time, it's my original. But it's somewhat a rush--the lyrics was really an impromptu (huwaaat!)! I just got really excited (again) with mixcraft (which I also

used for my first recording) plus I didnt want to forget the music in my head!

Tanglaw - Marnie Reyes -

From my upcoming album: marnieandfriends

The story behind the hymn Come Thou Fount

COME, THOU FOUNT
of EVERY BLESSING

Author: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790
Composer: John Wyeth, 1770-1858
Tune Name: "Nettleton"
Scripture Reference: 1Samuel 7:12

Robert Robinson was born of lowly parents in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, on September 27, 1735. His father died when Robert was eight, and at the age of fourteen he was sent by his mother to London to learn the barbering trade. He was then associated with notorious gang of hoodlums and had lived a morally corrupt life. One day, Robinson together with his gang went to a meeting where George Whitefield was preaching. At first, they were there for the purpose of "scoffing at the poor, deluded Methodists," but he was converted to Christ that day. Years after, he sensed that God's calling him to preach and enter the ministry of the Methodist church. After some time, he left for Cambridge and became a Baptist pastor; an able theologian through his writings of many theological works as well as several hymns.

Come, Thou Fount was written by Robinson when he was 23 years old. The video I uploaded here contained the first verse of this song. The interesting expression, however, is contained in the second stanza which says, "Here I raise mine Ebenezer-Hither by Thy help I'm come." This language is taken from 1Samuel 7:12, where the Ebenezer is a symbol of God's faithfulness. An expression in the third verse, "prone to wander-Lord, I feel it-Prone to leave the God I love," seems to have been prophetic of Robinson's later years, as once again his life became characterized by lapses into sin, unstableness.

The story is told that Robinson was one day riding a stagecoach when he noticed a woman deeply engrossed with a hymn book. During an ensuing conversation the lady turned to Robinson and asked what he thought of the hymn she was humming. Robinson burst into tears and said, "Madam, I am the poor unhappy man who wrote that hymn many years ago, and I would give a thousand worlds, if I had them, to enjoy the feelings I had then."

Reference:
Osbeck, K.W. (1995) 101 Hymn Stories: The Inspiring True Stories Behind 101 Favorite Hymns. Kregel Publications, U.S.A.

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.

Sorrowing I shall be in spirit,
Till released from flesh and sin,
Yet from what I do inherit,
Here Thy praises I’ll begin;
Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Here by Thy great help I’ve come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.

Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood;
How His kindness yet pursues me
Mortal tongue can never tell,
Clothed in flesh, till death shall loose me
I cannot proclaim it well.

O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.

O that day when freed from sinning,
I shall see Thy lovely face;
Clothed then in blood washed linen
How I’ll sing Thy sovereign grace;
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry,
Take my ransomed soul away;
Send thine angels now to carry
Me to realms of endless day.

Season's Delight 2008 + Food Fair 2008

The Pilot Food Plant of U.P. College of Home Economics brings you the GRAND TRADITIONAL HAM and the PREMIUM DARK FRUITCAKE. You can make reservations or order right away!

HAM-- P350 per 1/2kg
FRUITCAKE-- P165, 300g loaf

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CONTACT:
Pilot Food Plant
College of Home Economics
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No. 981-8500 loc 3413
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ALSO, you can try our various products for this FOOD FAIR 2008 in partial fulfillment of the requirements in our practicum!

This is my team's product: Mocha Crinkaloo with Cinnamon Glaze! It's a crinkle with a twist of cinnamon and antioxidant ingredient from coffee grains :) You should try this one! It's around P6 a piece. But we sell in packs of 3 for 16, 18, or 20 pesos depending on the size of each pc.

FOR ORDERS CONTACT our Marketing Mgr: (+63)9053044126

The other products:
1) Ampalicious
-I've tasted this one! It's not that bad for a candied ampalaya. This is really good snack for those of you who are health conscious! Also, the team made a variant which comes in bite-size chocolates filled with ampalaya bits. I like the white ones. For only P15, you'll get yourself a healthy snack!

2) Pineapple-Mango leather
-I admire this team because the making of a leather is really a tedious and delicate process! Well, my review for their product-- the texture and consistency is good and the product itself is a potent export prod.

3) Pili Ice Cream
-Inspired by Strawberry Crunch Lambanog Ice Cream, this group made a very good breakthrough in utilizing PILI NUTS. It's a delicious delight! I heard that the team is getting ready to patent their product.

4) Cabrichos
-Feeling hungry? This is one snack you can't resist! Cabrichos is great combi of goat meat, sauces and spices! Yes, they used GOAT MEAT- which is healthier than your usual meat; a low fat, good tasting alternative to chicken or fish. This is served with nachos or rice.

5) Karrotup
-Ang putong ma-carrot! It's a native steamed rice cake with the nutrious touch of carrot-Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidant compounds, and the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes.

Jose Rizal and our National Museum

Browsing the internet, one formal definition of a museum is: a "permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment, for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment", as defined by the International Council of Museums.

There are a few points from the definition above that I would like to relate with my museum visit last July 2, 2008.

1. Revisiting the National Museum and the Rizal Museum is a like a stopover to a fairy tale museum. The objects and narratives give me an awkward feeling of amusement without a 100% belief—the same feeling whenever I read a fiction novel. But as I learned the intricacy of the relationship of museums to nation building, I came to realize the importance of knowing and ‘loving your own’. And part of embracing the realities of the past is the onset of education. According to My Pedagogic Creed, all education proceeds by the participation of the individual in the social consciousness of the race. By this definition, I would say that the early Filipinos during the time of colonialism are educated; whether they be illustrados (like JPRizal) or katipuneros (like ABonifacio) or indios (the Filipino masses as generalized by friars). These people are considered to be contributors of who Filipinos are right now; illustrados represent pursuit of excellence, katipuneros represent the love for country, the masses represent the power of unity. We are what we are right now because of our past.

2. The Rizal Museum is not just a showcase of how brilliant Rizal is in terms of almost everything. One thing I see during the visit is that while Rizal tried so much to use his gifts to uplift our nation his efforts seem in vain as our present situation worsens. He was fighting for the freedom of the many. Quoting from Liberalism and Social Action, “Freedom is not something that can be handed to men as a gift from outside, whether by old fashioned dynastic benevolent despotism or by new-fashioned dictatorship, whether of the proletarian or of the fascist order. It is something which can be had only as individuals participate in winning it…” For me, he was the best example of a free man during his time. Up until now, his works may be a source of inspiration for students like me to be better Filipinos.


*Picture Credits: Lino Almuenda (flickr)

STRAWBERRY CRUNCH LAMBANOG ICE CREAM

**Results and discussion part or the full text may be requested here :)

I'll update later a preview of the introduction and methodology part :) BRB

Elizabeth Samson

As for today I am featuring one of MARNIE AND FRIENDS; her name is (Queen) Elizabeth Samson (and Delilah). Abeth, as popularly known by many friends and chorvaness, is my childhood friend (sis!). By the way, the picture on the left (bottom) is Abeth and Dong laughing out loud while sharing their stories about Melvin Louie Canilao. (Louie boy, if you're reading this right now, it's nothing personal. Hehe. They were just talking about them bullying you. Bad girls! Haha! Remember last night during rehearsals? Peace!) The candid picture was taken by Rianna Lou Juarez. I've known Abeth since 3rd grade. Me and my sister met Abeth in church in one sunday school and we became best friends ever since.

Figure 3. Elizabeth Samson (3dr from left) singing children's song (~9 years ago).

Abeth is one of the few responsible people I've met; one of the most diligent and industrious persons I know. She is the 6th of the 9 children of Mr. and Mrs. Teodoro Samson. She became a working student while pursuing her studies at Malabon University with a major in Accountancy. Today, Abeth works in Banco de Oro main office in Makati.

Meet Abeth----

Favorite expression: "Ay!" (Next time, I'll try to have an audio recorded for this. You have to hear this!)
Favorite food: pizza (from lotsapizza) and spag (c/o harveys)
Favorite classmate: Carmela Ezra Resplandor
Favorite hobby: sleeping
Favorite color: blue and pink
Favorite teacher/professor/instructor: Edna Noguerra
Favorite movie: Bee Movie
Favorite channel: Kapamilya

Height: 5'5"
Weight: 110 lbs
Complexion: Fair (ang gusto niya)
Size (foot): 7
Eye color: black
Look-alike (foreign): Brooke Shields
Look-alike (local): Diana Zubiri

Emo AVP

The last few weeks include deadlines, toxicity, plus emo-ness! I made this small-time presentation a week ago and for me it sums up my emo status at that time. Some pictures that were used in the slide show were taken from Flickr.com, some were my own shots. :)
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I heard my sister got PR 1! Now I'm stucked. :0

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EAST TO WEST by Casting Crowns

Here I am Lord and I'm drowning
In your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where you found me
And it echoes in my mind
Keeps me awake tonight

I know you've cast my sins as far
As the East is from the West
And I stand before you now
As though I've never sinned but today
I feel like I'm just one mistake away
From you leaving me this way

Jesus can you show me
Just how far the East is from the West
Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scar[r]ed hand to the other

I start the day the war begins
Endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again
Your [T]ruth is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away
From you leaving me this way

Jesus can you show me
Just how far the East is from the West
Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scar[r]ed hand to the other

I know you've washed me white
Turned my darkness into light
I need your peace to get me through
To get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel
But by the truth your word reveals
I'm not holding on to you
But your holding on to me
Your holding on to me

Jesus, you know just how far
The East is from the West
I don't have to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
(The arms of your mercy I find rest)
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scar[r]ed hand to the other

*Picture above taken at Kalbaryo (Banahaw, Quezon)

Life Is A Loop

For days I have been away just as I said so in my previous entry. Entries make me think a lot. Lots of apprehensions, excitement, stories to tell but my words tonight aren't enough to contain all. All of a sudden my fingers start typing. Typing a post can be as deceiving as taking down notes in your chem class while trying to fight the boredom and sleepiness. Sleeping inside the LRT while standing, I have experienced. Experiences can make us or break us; the choice is in our hands. Hand washing can never rewind any decisions you have made. Made and molded by circumstances, human beings are like rocks in a flowing stream subject to constant abrasion. Abrasions are painful but through time, they create a natural beauty. Beauty never fades as long as the one who possesses it never thinks otherwise. Otherwise, to whom is this post written for?

My Unpublished Love Story

I was posting "My unpublished love story" last week and i left it as draft. When I checked it today to finish it I got completely lost! Here's the copy of the draft:


"The frog never really knew that there is a pond nearby. He went anyway as if some external force caused him so. The pond was alright, it was quite unclear, not too shallow and not too deep; but to the frog it was a bit mysterious and yet funny coz it's not green like those in movies or cartoons. The frog met his new friends from around. He was so amused at them that he thought deep inside that he was meant to be there. They played around and they really got along well. One is an alligator, a swan, and a monkey. The frog got really close with the alligator. Aside from the fact they are both reptiles, the frog saw that the alligator was someone to look up and someone he could confide to. The alligator was strong, he looks guile sometimes, wild and too dangerous but deep inside he has a tender heart; and he got confuse at times if he'd show his reality-- deep, sensitive, struggling. He was known to be the other way around. "


I read it for several times and refreshed my mind a bit but I was not able to recall who the frog was! Or the swan? the monkey? the alligator? So there, I partially aborted to complete the story until I remember the exact meanings and relationships of my characters. Funny, it was supposed to be my love story but I completely (or just for now) forgot everything in just a week! But I will be back with it. I somehow conceive that I am experiencing a reboot right at this very moment! Every thing back to zero. Every thing in its basic format; without any added software or applications, no antivirus, or frostwire. But I shall be back :)

You Are God Alone by Marnie&Friends!

The song is entitled You Are God Alone. On the shakers is Jason de Guzman, on guitar is me, and singing is Jun Esguerra. We were so bored after a youth meeting so we ended up opening the yellow lights on stage and turning off the electric fun for a clearer audio/video recording!

YOU ARE GOD ALONE
by
PHILLIPS CRAIG DEAN (not hillsong :p)

You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that’s just the way it is

[chorus]
You are God alone
From before time began
You were on Your throne
Your are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone

You’re the only God
Whose power none can contend
You’re the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You’re the only God
Who’s worthy of everything we can give
You are God
And that’s just the way it is

[chorus]

[bridge]
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That’s what You are

***Taken at Sta Monica Christian Fellowship using Softbank 707SC.//18Aug2008

Lunch time at Casaa [2]

After long hours of waiting, we finally had our lunch. We were originally headed to Beach House, but when we got there we thought we could not afford to add more waiting time in our lives. :D So we hit it off to Casaa (not again..!).


Marnie: Korean BBQ + rice + pancit canton (side dish) + red iced tea (kiddie size) = P50.00
>>The Korean BBQ dish from Mongolian is really good! You should try it! It's a combo meal for P50!
Cherryamour: Stuffed eggplant (P25.00) + fish tempura w/ rice (P47.00) + pineapple juice (P18.00?)
>>I dont know where cherryamour bought the stuffed eggplant, but it's really delicious plus Im being biased because i love eggplant omelet!
Romelia: Pancit malabon (P25.00?) + Hotcake (P20.00?)
>>It seemed that Romelia liked the pancit malabon so much that i did not have the chance to taste it. Anyway, i would not go for another hotcake next time. The items were all from Gloria's.

Misadventures in Food Analysis Laboratory [1]

The team was performing an experiment to determine the ascorbic acid content of a branded pineapple. They had to do every step in a dark working environment. So here are their misadventures!>Analytical balance harassed with a lab gown, >Blender (for homogenization purpose) salvaged with a (wet-like) face towel, >Test tube forcefully dried with a lab gown. Resourceful, indeed!
PLUS: A broken 100-ml beaker! :)




Apparently, these two are my best examples for today's misadventure! LEFT: Best in Proper Personnel Equipment,
RIGHT: Best in Food Contamination. :) Peace guys!
LOL!




***These are all enactments. None of these unacceptable laboratory practices are tolerated inside our laboratory. Never. Would you believe that? :P

**Lab people this is for you! LOL! :O

A Snapshot w/ The Prime Minister ZanJun and My First-ever Avatar

Hello! This is MarniePakyaw and the girl on the side is the Prime Minister of Sorority Girl, Inc. We are at the UP College of Home Economics library trying to be studious. And by the way, we just finished my first ever avatar. In 30 minutes I will be posting it here. At the back of Prime Minister JanZun are the books for Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management. Those are great books read by great people. It is already 10:55am (Philippine Time) and luckily our HRIM101 class professor is on a meeting so I'm free today from 1130-1pm. :)
SURPRISE!!!!!
She is my avatar. The hair is just right. The eyebrows plus the eyes, I guess, are ok. The nose looks very artificial and too pointed compared to my reality. The lips seem ok but they look too pleasing. I like the jacket, though. The chest part is a total exaggeration (Dong:I second the motion)! :D

Create your own avatar at Faceyourmanga.com :)

Today Dong turns 20!

Figure 1. Dong versus Sarah G.

My sister Dong turns twenty today. I call her Dong first. Her real name is Madelle. Let's follow the etymology of her name: Madelle ---> Madolfie ---> Madongdong ---> Madong (Madie/Madz) ---> Dong (Udong). But of course this is my own version of her namevolution.

No obvious celebration here in the house. Dong doesn't want the fuzz of preparing all the food stuff and the hang of taking care of the mess after. By the way, is it (Figure 1) not cute? Sarah G finally found her look-alike...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UDONG! You're the best, sis! :)

hey it's me!

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The original has finally come off. I was having difficulty on the URL because my intended one was taken already by my old account which i could no longer access. [marnieandfriends.blogspot.com] This one's the original. More facts and funs about me and my world. First off, let's try this one- marnieandfriendstheoriginal.
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