Shall We Sing, J.Lo?

Art and art appreciation rank high on my list. Walking in museums give me a sense of belonging as well as meeting the artists.  While I make notes of things I see, I also wanted to peek into the lives of the artists and one person I was privileged to meet was Jessica.

I am a fan of this person because of the way she projects herself in her blog. Her motto for one captured my ongoing doubt on my capability as an artist. “Sali lang ng sali.” (Never give up joining.) I was a big follower when she was housing at blogspot until she moved home. Her new house is still filled with art and her quest for her dreams. A noble and beautiful lady, she projects positive vibes all throughout. 

Panoramic View of Baguio (the view where the coffee shop is)

We met at a coffee shop inside a huge mall in Baguio. She was very shy and was speaking in a soft voice when we started conversing while queueing to order some food and drinks. Our short talks were about bloggers, her studies, her passion in painting, and some of her experiences in the blogging world. 

After some light snacks, we left to do a bit of walking which actually meant we were headed towards the karaoke section of the mall. We wanted to sit with the people, as suggested by Asiong32, but we opted to stay in a small booth so that only the three of us will hear our voices, or lack of them.

credits: www.clker.com

I was given the honour to start singing which was a Broadway rendition of Les Miserables' On My Own. I sang with fear of creating a monstrous storm. The rain that gushes outside must be a sign that I need to let the younger people do the singing and I did.

Jessica sang next and though her voice wasn't as loud as how other karaoke people belt their songs out, it was a song of love and it came from her heart. I was mesmerized by her voice, sweet and tangy, just right to soothe the ears, unlike the loud music blurting from the two men singing in public, sans the correct diction. It was a love song and I knew that it was for someone and I am happy for her. Love at a young age, ahhh, so sweet!

Asiong32's voice compelled us to cheer and clap incessantly as he sang songs that probably inspired his life. His was a golden voice coupled with real emotions and great intensity. I was dumbfounded listening to my two companions. I was eaten alive! It was like sitting and turning my chair to two wonderful artists, me being Lea Salonga.

I better tell moi blogger friends since I don't twit or post FB status: "I'm doing karaoke singing with Asiong32 and Jessica. It's so much fun!"

50's Diner
credits: pinkyparra.com

Our walk around Session Road and its vicinity gave
me an opportunity to know her better.  Jovial since minute one, she was a very good conversationalist, minus the shyness. Unmindful of where we were heading, both companions showed me the infamous 50's Diner where we sat for dinner and more stories. 

"Shall we dance this time, J. Lo?"

After a sumptuous meal, we dropped Jessica near her house and we  had our photographs taken under the light post.  The eerie darkness but serene surrounding were like a canvas for the short meet. A warm hello but a sad goodbye, painted on the minds of three bloggers. 




I found many interesting artworks in Baguio but never a precious painting filled with life, dreams, and hopes. Jessica is an ongoing masterpiece of art, a real beauty perceived by the eyes. Many thanks for that great adventure!

Jessica is one of the artists. Please visit.