THE MAYSAN SENIOR CHOIR GRAND REUNION

Until now, I am still humbled by the fact that I am part of a choir that has been around for almost 40 years now. And it is indeed an honor to be the one teaching the members of this present generation.

On July, 2010, the first ever batch of MSC had a grand reunion which officially was started through a Thanksgiving Mass held at the newly renovated Maysan Chapel. This was the place where the people of Maysan started noticing the musical prowess of the Maysan Choir then. The mass was officiated by two of the priests who were such believers of MSC, Fr. Rolly Ang and my cousin Father Jigs Orcino. 

I used to just tag along as a kid with my cousin Ate Marit (ALTO),  who is one of the great pillars of the group. Before, all i ever wanted was to get a better view of the mass proceedings for the choir was placed on a loft above everybody else. But then, it grew on me and I started to gain interest in singing and music itself. I don't just go to the loft to get a good view of what's beneath me but I wanted to SING as well! And the rest is history...  

Anyways, the real dinner party followed after the Holy Mass at the Maysan Barangay Hall. Just a five-minute walk from the Maysan Chapel where the food was overwhelmingly abundant. There was a video presentation of memoirs of the group's highlights. Everyone was laughing and reminiscing. Hugging and kissing. Everyone was somehow thankful to be part of this legendary group. It was a memorable, fun-filled night indeed...

A PRELUDE TO ATE BHING'S HOMECOMING

Not to brag or anything, but it was already planned several months ago that my sister, Pam (SOPRANO, alum) is to visit our cousin, Ate Bhing (ALTO) in Melbourne, Australia for a few weeks of R&R. ( I wonder when my turn  would be?...ahaha!)

Anyway, both my close "Ates" toured practically the whole continent of Australia. One state, plane ride and crowd after another. Then celebrated Ate Bhing's Birthday there on June 13. She doesn't  get to party with us anymore on her birthday since she already migrated down under. And this was perfect! She had Ate Pam to celebrate her birthday with her there.

Then they went back home to the Philippines together so that Ate Bhing could attend to Sister Yoyo's 25th Feastday and the Grand MSC reunion. And most importantly, so that Ate Bhing would be able to see her family and close friends again. Kuya Carlos, Ate Bhing's hubby, followed a couple of days after.  

ATE BHING'S RETURN

Ate Bhing was back in the Philippines for a few days of vacay this time with the love of her life, Kuya Carlos! It is always nice seeing her reunite with her long-time friends especially the ones she really had gotten close with in MSC. A few clubbings and eating outs, a trip to Cebu and Singapore made up her entire vacation which was simply worth it. 

A few months of saving up and we'll be surprised to see her here again in no time!