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The PLAX Band Part 2

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.

Our first song performed:

Ikaw Lamang
words & music: jo gonzales


I
Sa pagmulat ng aking mga mata
Ikaw lang ang pag-asa
Pag-ibig Mo ang hanap-hanap ko
Sa buhay kong ito

Prechorus
Ikaw lamang Hesus
Ang kaligtasan ko oh oh

Chorus
O Diyos, Ikaw lamang
Ang tanging kailangan
Sa’Yo nasumpungan
Ang tunay na pagmamahal

II
Nadarama kong kabigatan
Iyong pinasan
Liwanag Mo ang naging daan
Ako’y sa Iyo

Bridge
Kay rami ng sinubukan
Kay rami ng pinagdaanan
Kay rami ng nilapitan

Ngunit Ikaw, O Diyos
Ikaw lamang ang tanging kailangan
Sa'Yo nasumpungan
ang tunay na pagmamahal


While performing the first song..
The four wearing black are the judges, by the way.
Crush ko 'yung nasa rightmost :D DJ Jordan Escusa of NU107!

Eto siya 'pag nakaharap!




That's him with Kitchie Nadal.

The PLAX Band Part 1

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.

CLSF Battle of the Bands 2009

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.

THAT's us! The PLAX Band. (c/o Calbayog-Samat Band)

In Mathematics, the most popular and most sought after variable is the X variable. For some it is unknown but I believe it is the Answer. PLAY for CHRIST = PLAX, we are the PLAX band; and we PLAY for CHRIST.

Preview Song Lyrics from my first album MARNIEANDFRIENDS

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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

Song of the Month: Here In My Life by Hillsong

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!

Mahal Kong Ina

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 realize 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 for 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.

My endeavor to make Banana Chips

My first attempt to make banana chips L-)

Soaking of bananas to sugar syrup prior to 2nd frying

The first frying @280F, 5min

Is this a cavendish?

My inspiration (haha) and where I also got the procedure for my BC pictured above:

EFFECT OF THE STAGE OF MATURITY AND TIME-TEMPERATURE FRYING CONDITIONS ON THE QUALITY OF BANANA CHIPS (CAVENDISH VARIETY). Maria Theresa M. Pena. U of the Philippines at Diliman, 1982. Quezon City, Philippines. 107 p. (Unpublished BS Thesis).

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

Happy Birthday Marnelle Reyes

Hi dear friends! I just turned 22 last 0107! Yahu! I was sick that day and the day before that! Im not sure if it was because I ate Razon's halo-halo (Delicioso!) or because of the cold weather. Anyway, it was a very simple celebration. We did not really cook anything special or invited friends/family over to feast! Thankfully my sister went home that night and bought me a cake and 2 dozens of KK doughnuts! Well, it was at least memorable because it was my first birthday I wore purple nail polish courtesy of the very kind Ate Rose. It was indeed my very first time that my fingernails experienced colors. That's Jose Miguel (Miggy) on the right, by the way.


But wait, there's more!!!
A small fellowship was organized by a few friends from CLYM on the 11th of January for me and Louie who was celebrating his birthday that day! It was held at the Canilao's residence. Thanks to Mami Angelina, Lola and Asst. chefs for the delicioussss snax! Thanks CLYM for the small-time partey! :D