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)