DevTrginized

So I received a text from Pocholo about a VTR. Apparently, an agency is looking for a good looking male aged around 20, who can play the drums. Pocholo asked if I wanted to go with him. Since thesis was in the way of the schedule, I said no.

Then he started asking my thesismates to go with us. Eventually, after text messages exchange aplenty, we decided to go and give it a shot.

When I woke up the next morning and found my drumsticks nowhere, I took it as a sign and texted Poch.

Then he replied.

"may extra set ako dito. Ikaw, game ka pa?"

Well, that's a better sign, I said to myself.

So I waited for Poch at Trinoma only to find out that another group from my class is working on their thesis at BK. I kinda felt bad having to cancel our thesis meeting for this, but everyone from our group had something else to do anyway, so might as well go on with this VTR bit.

We took the MRT to Makati and got off at Ayala. Took a cab and circled the long Pasay road to look for the Evekal bldg where the VTR would take place. After three rounds, we finally found the building and followed a 20-ish guy who looks like he's about to audition as well.

When we found the room, the guy was there ahead of us.

In front of the lights and camera, he explained that he just came from another VTR near the area, and was only asked to drop by since it was in the vicinity. He had very little knowledge about drums though, and to think they were casting a drummer.
He still tried though, very hard.

No, there was no drum set in the VTR area, we were asked to play using their huge tool box.

My turn.

"Hi, my name is Wado Siman. 21 years old. And I stand 5'9."

Then the VTR lady asked me to turn right. (pause) "saan ba right ko?"

Now left.

Now face the camera.

And then she asked me to pull a chair and the toolbox as well.

"pwede ko kunin yung isa pang upuan? Cymbals kunyari?"

She laughed and said yes.

I did a freestyle shenanigan, but not quite well. I am never good with first impressions, and I don't think I made a good one this time. I am very awkward especially when in front of the camera, and I don't think this makes a good first VTR experience. That is why for the longest time, I've decided to enjoy the life behind the camera, as I feel comfortable at it.

But being deVTRginized isn't all that bad. It's one thing I wrote on my "bucket list" last year and I was hoping that before the year ends, I'd be able to do one of them successfully.

"Never say NO to an opportunity. and never say YES to negativity."

I didn't say no to this opportunity, though I fear the opportunity might say no to me. Ahahahah!

It was a long trip to and fro Makati, but it reunited me with a passion that I have long been deprived of, the gift of time.

I watched the sun set while on the MRT. We stared at each other for 5 long minutes as it slowly changed its color from bright orange to red.

I walked an unfamiliar place once more, and suddenly became more inspired to work on my script for film. I get to watch people again, different kinds of people. The feeling was overwhelming.

I enjoyed to cool December breeze brushing against my face.

I enjoyed eating by myself while listening to music. I miss my alternative music playlist.

I enjoyed life, where I have all the time in the world to do the little things in life.

I was smiling.

I was happy.

And what's even better, it's reality.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

I love You more and more everyday!