Anyway...

Thank you, thank YOU to all those who supported the pre-production of Sitti's show and of course, thank you for watching the concert, especially to those who took the time and the effort to travel all the way to Las Pinas (Sa mga taga NORTH, kay Mia Mag-usara na taga Dumaguete at kila Ivy Alcala & Teri Liwanag na nanggaling pang Lucena!Hurrah to everyone who came to watch the show! You guys rock! )





It seems that everyone really had a blast during the concert.  It's such a great fulfillment for me that you guys enjoyed the song line-up which I personally selected & conceptualized (with the guidance of Sir Garrie & Direk John, of course). It was really my aim to include songs which everyone can relate to (kaya siguro naging senti karamihan?)  Anyway, I hope you guys also enjoyed the non-Christmas songs which I included in the repertoire (ayoko din kasi maging purely Christmas concert ang show, at least may konting break)  And just like what I mentioned before, we lessened the bossa selections on purpose. I added a bit of pop, classical and broadway in the repertoire so that this show would be a testament of Sitti's versatility as an artist.


It's been a hectic 3 months of grueling preparation, but I guess, it was all worth it!  Thus, I'd like to thank the following people for paving the way to a successful Christmas show:


* To The SiTTiZens who supported my event (and to the newbies that I just met after the show -- pasensya na, di ko kayo masyadong nachika, I was so harassed that night!) -- Atsie Flora Joy Tiu-Suaboksan (thank you sooo much for helping me sell the pins!), Kelvin Lau (thank you for the Tiffany & Co. necklace that you got for me & Sitti), Wei Chong, Mia Mag-usara (Grabe, salamat sa pasalubong!), Jeff Salindong, Ivy Alcala, Mark Tee, Father Joel Camaya, Andres Entuna, Mary Alarcio, Aimee Perello, Shella Rosal, Teri Liwanag (thank you sa espasol ), Lawrence Buccat (thank you for making time to make the pins), Jendy & Arlene Asuncion, Linda & Bobot Mahor, Bossing Noel Miranda, Mel Pichay & Nurse JD, Johann Arraga, Kisan (?), Tyrone Su, JPooh Manahan, Shirley Mags, JT Tumbokon, Miggy Ramirez, Lito & Nenette Capio, Myke Barros, Alan Paul & Aileen Angeles, Irene Yruma, Berns Pastrana, Jason Liao, Lia Manalac & boyfriend Powee... who else did I forget?




* To my SYETE Family, most especially to Pau and Kaycee for being part of my success! Thank you for the sweet and encouraging text messages


* To my lovely RUNNERS / Ticket Girls -- Mareng Katek Katayama & Teacher Kit Briones. (Grabe, kung wala kayo, di ko na alam kung paano hahatiin katawan ko! Wah! Buti nalang talaga you guys were there to lend me a hand.)




* To Ate Joy Franje aka Beachbabe for the tremendous support that you've shown me ever since I started out working for Sir Garrie. Thank you for being my "sounding board" in the many times that I complained of being stressed out, depressed, etc. You definitely are my pillar of strength.




* To Edge Sobrecarey for the slide show presentation (kahit hindi ko nagamit dahil DVD player lang available sa sound system namin! wah!)


* To the Bossa Entertainment Staff -- Stone House staff, Howard (for being my temporary driver), Ate Rachelle & Ate Raymund for the guidance and to Direk John Lozano for the superb direction. It was nice working with you all!



* To SIR GARRIE TRINIDAD for trusting me and giving me this opportunity to produce my own show. 


* To our SPONSORS -- Vincent Tordesillas for the nice poster layout, Jun Buluran for the fantastic lights and sounds, Joel Salindong Digital Videos, Cravings, Warner Music, Magic 89.9, 105.1 Crossover, Pinoy Centric, iMag Photography, Jason Liao Photography, Sunday Inquirer Magazine, Las Pinas Boys Choir, Ate Marge Apacible for Sitti's Hair & Make-Up, Puey Quinones for Sitti's wardrobe, and Majic Pack Direct Marketing System




* To the musicians and guest performers -- Jan Nieto, Chad & Yanny for the beautiful ballet performance; Steven Mora, Kuya Jesse Jodloman, Kuya Joel Galang and Sir AJ Consolacion for bearing with my "pangungulit" you guys really did a wonderful performance!



* To Ate Marisse Abrilla for being a terrific voice coach to Sitti




* To the Las Pinas Boys Choir staff -- Sir Armando & LPBC, Father Didoy, Ms. Jan, Ma'am Zeny, Sir Cesar, Sir Tony, Mang Greg, Nanay Mila, and Kuya Domeng... congrats to us! wah!





* To Sitti's Family for the love & support -- Mamu, Tita Budeng, Tito Raems, Buboy and Kuya Martin


* To Sitti Navarro for always checking up on me (kung okay pa ba ako at kung nakatulog ba ako ng maayos, etc.  ) and thank you for believing in me 




Last but not the least, I'd like to thank my family (Mama, Daddy, Martha, Ate Marie, Kuya Sonny, Ate Marge and to my relatives Tita Purita, Ninang Trish and Kuya Miko for watching the concert) for the endless support that they've given me and for never failing to show me that my passion for the arts is as important as my Nursing career.




And of course to "Kuya Jess", for the strength and for granting almost all of my prayer requests this year.  




To all those that I might have forgotten to mention in this entry... THANK YOU!!

(Grabe, sulit LAHAT ng pagod at iniyak ko for this show! )

Dear ALL,

I posted some PHOTOS of the venue for Sitti's FIRST MAJOR Christmas Concert @ the Las Pinas Bamboo Organ on December 13, 2007. To those interested, please refer to the last photo for the FLOOR PLAN so that you may have your tickets reserved asap!



"Sitti... I'll Be Home for Christmas" featuring Philippine Idol Finalist Jan Nieto and The Las Pinas Boys Choir


The Las Pinas Boys Choir with Choir Master Armando Salarza @ the famous Bamboo Organ


The VENUE: Padre Diego Cera Park (Courtyard Area)


European Style Backdrop of the Stage


The FLOOR PLAN: Please refer to the Legend (bottom right) for the seat prices


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For TICKET RESERVATIONS, you may reach the ff. persons:

* RACHELLE of Stone House, QC (414-2798 / 0928-6334432)
* JAN or ZENY of St. Joseph's Academy Office (820-5454 loc. 121 / 510-3839)
* Quezon City Area = Call/Text MJ (0917-2714829)
* Makati Area = Call/Text JOY of Unlimited Affairs (0906-2787194)
* Las Pinas & Muntinlupa Area = Call/Text KIT (0917-9318690)
* De La Salle Zobel Area = Call/Text KATE (0917-9307803)



~ mJ ~

But the experience was indeed all worth it! After the long wait, I can finally call myself a CERTIFIED NURSE. It's a nice feeling to have most of your close friends pass the exam (congrats to everyone! you guys know who you are.). And it's even a nicer feeling to have passed the JUNE 2007 Nurse Licensure Examinations -- dubbed as the "most difficult exam in Nursing history"  according to the PRC -- without worries of scams, etc. just like what transpired in the June 2006 NLE.

For the past 2 weeks since the release of the results, I have been getting lots of job opportunities -- a staff educator position at the Asian Hospital, some teaching positions at our alma mater, tempting offers abroad and whatnot. Thus, at this moment, I feel the need to thank my parents for almost pushing me to take up Nursing -- a course which I dreaded taking for 4 years. Right now, I am savoring the fruits of my (and my parents'!) labor... and it's just a matter of time until I finally take a step towards a future and career in Nursing.