It is not unusual for the brain’s limbic system to manifest some degree of disinterest on doing something you are usually fond off. There will be times when you will be distracted and not in the right mood, perhaps a reaction to some annoying or disappointing situations you’d rather not had experienced during the day that subsequently dampened your spirit. It does happen to the best of us. But these moods are indeed temporary and are quickly altered when proper enticing and luring catalysts occur to turn it around. To me, last night was one of those nights. And as always, I just needed to trust God and be a little bit more patient and let the music room’s special magic take control.
Indeed, it didn’t take much time to get myself back in stride. As if designed and scripted, immediate family and dear friends from my childhood days suddenly surprises me and arrived in droves, all in high spirits coming straight from another party. Their welcome presence blew the negativity out of cyberspace completely. Right away it was party atmosphere in the room.
Seeing everyone’s smiling faces gleaming in content and excitement, surely was heartwarming and reassuring. Finally, the atmosphere was totally festive and alive. At the onset, Monotones front man Ryan Nacino was the solitary musician present on stage with me. My sister-in-law Tintin Mara Reed along with Bambi Rubio huddled with us on stage and did vocals we had managed to do.
Later, house band honchos Rick Trinidad and Vincent Garrucho showed up too. Guitarist/vocalist Pau Villanueva joined us on stage as well. Siblings Mayette Alberto-Clemente and Nando Alberto also made an appearance after some weekends in absentia. Always glad to see these guys around. Truly a welcome addition to the Music Room family they are. God bless the Albertos.
Despite the lackluster numbers in musicians around, we still got our sought after jam fix. The jam was acceptable (I still prefer the house band complete) despite it all, concluding at the usual 4:30am. Monotones drummer Rj Palma caught up with the band and was the one playing the drums at the jam finale. Mission accomplished on all fronts. Praise and thank God!
Also acknowledging the presence of my Mom, wife Vicky, sis-in-law Ana Mara and niece Tina Mara, Lucas Diano, Joey Barroga and son Martin, Jeanette Barroga Crossing (w/ her nephew, the son of her sibling Julie), Rico Tayko, Ging General, Techi Sevilla, Cali Tiansay, James Orros, Luisa Distor, Nikki Segundo, Pau’s guests (sorry I don’t know their names) and to the guys who arrived minutes before closing time (I don’t recall their names either). Thank you all!
And so, what i thought started to be a dud turned out to be total fireworks after all. All’s well that ends well, as usual! Moral of the story? Not worth moping. Let’s keep smiling! Grrrrrrrrr..hahaha!
See you all next week!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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