Textual Innuendo

Sorry I've Been MIA.

2009-04-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

I've been busy, but please watch this all the way through.

Haha.

Busy as a Bee

2009-02-23T22:36:00.000-08:00

Where in the world has all my time gone?

I opened 42nd Street last week. That show does a number on my legs and butt. I am so thankful to be performing again because it made me realize how much I honestly DO love it. Thank God for people like DJ Grey because she is one fine choreographer. The world needs more people like her. =]

The bartending life is pretty hectic, but I'm glad I make good money for a brand new nightclub/lounge in Chino Hills. If anyone wants to visit me, I'm working Wednesdays and Saturdays. We just need to get the ghetto Chino/Chino Hills people AWAY from us. Apparently, people love my surfers on acid. I got pretty nice tips the other day.

As for my well being, I suppose things are well. I'm coming to terms with events in my life that have molded me into the person I am today, and I guess you could say these events are the reason why my life is utterly complicated. It's so hard for me to open up to people at times because there have been a handful of events that have made me feel completely broken. Although, if I do open up to you, then that means I think very highly of you and I trust you very much. That's enough for tonight. I've had this feeling of exhaustion all day, and it's about time to get to bed.

<3 to all,

Marius

Yoga Trip

2009-02-09T00:43:00.001-08:00

I started Bikram Yoga in Downtown Fullerton with my cousin last Thursday. I've gone twice since I started, and I already wish I went every morning. It's been amazing. You do twenty-six yoga poses in a heated room for ninety minutes. It's a little overwhelming at first, but it gives you a sense of clarity and euphoria afterward. If anyone wants to join me, give me a call! It's awesomeeeeee! It makes me want to take better care of my body.

That is all for tonight. I have to go finish laundry now. hahaha

- Marius

Why I Love My Citrus Singer Friends.

2009-02-05T02:11:00.000-08:00

If you don't get it, I don't blame you.
If you do, and don't have any idea what Citrus Singers is, then you are amazing.

I Feel Weird.

2009-02-03T23:34:00.001-08:00

I haven't been myself lately. Honestly, I don't remember being this stressed out since I was in Citrus Singers and it's freaking me out. I guess if I look at it from another point, it's more of a reminder to put some balance in my life. I'm a person that likes to focus on one major task, with some work on the minor ones. Right now I'm trying to apply to college/audition, get a 2nd and (hopefully) a 3rd job, and put a show together. I hate that I moved houses at such a time because it's hard enough to find the materials that would help me a lot faster.

There are not enough hours in a day!

I feel smothered.

Someone hug me.

- Marius

Superbowl Sunday!

2009-02-01T01:17:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to get Superbowl Sunday off! I was supposed to be in rehearsal but the directors changed the schedule. =] I don't have anything really planned but to probably watch it here with my cousins and make drinks. I'm planning on going to Vegas after the game to get my things and come back Monday afternoon. I hope there's no traffic because I have rehearsal Monday night...

Buffets here I come! Well, not really, I'll probably stop by Sushi-Mon for lunch or something. Ugh, but seriously, I need to start working out more often. I feel so out of shape. Haha Daryl said my face is filling out...I don't like that at all. Anyway, if anyone else wants to take a trip to Vegas sometime soon, just let me know! I'm always down. I love that place.

- Marius

Facebook Conversations

2009-01-27T17:37:00.000-08:00

Why you should have friends in theatre:

Isaac (5:38pm)
i want to lick your butt hole.

Marius (5:38pm)
mmm
my favorite

Isaac (5:38pm)
haha
bye.

Marius (5:38pm)
ok bye!

One More!

2009-01-26T19:14:00.000-08:00

Broadway Boys - Defying Gravity

It's a bit slow at the beginning, but when they split into parts at the end, it's AMAZING. Some people have mixed feelings about their rendition, but I really like it. Enjoy =]

Video Post!

2009-01-26T17:25:00.000-08:00

This is why I love Danny Calvert's voice. [He's the guy on the right] Jesse Nager is amazing, too.

Insomnia Strikes Yet Again.

2009-01-25T03:50:00.001-08:00

I'm sitting here at 3:50 AM listening to music.

I'm currently trying to find a way to get back on track. I feel like I've fulfilled a fourth of my goals then just stopped trying to acheive my other ones. It's not that I've decided to stop where I curently am, it's just that I don't know where to go from here. Well, it's more like I feel like I can't get to point B if I don't even know where point A is.

I'm dying to write more songs. DYING. All my equipment is in Las Vegas. There's no room for any of my things where I currently am. I'm a tad stuck, and it's a little straining when I can't get any release in the form I enjoy most. Things could be worse though--at least I'm glad I'm here with a job.

All I can do right now is surround myself with good friends, family, and music. Eventually, things will fall back into place, but sometimes we have to ride out the rough paths we're forced to take. =]

Favorite Facebook Status Update of the Day

2009-01-24T23:04:00.000-08:00

Mark Kaiklian just saw a drunk white girl pull down her leggings and peed against a dumpster with her poontang flappin in the wind. isnt West Hollywood a hoot?

I love LA.

Busy.

2009-01-23T23:39:00.000-08:00

I sit here in my current residence (because we all know how that changes a lot) drinking mellow yellows while my other cousins and cousin-in-law are on their laptops. I've been meaning to blog lately, but rehearsals have taken up a lot of my time.

42nd Street rehearsals are going well, for what they are. I haven't done any physical activity since my dance classes at MT. SAC ended in mid-December. I am sore, AND really out of shape. I'm going to fix that this month!!! Tapping rehearsals haven't really gone that bad though, I am keeping up, considering I haven't been tapped since I did Millie this past summer. Other than that, I have nothing else to say but good things about the production, the cast is fun, money is good, and I really like working with DJ and especially Vonetta.

As for my bartending job, I still need to go through some interviews, so we'll see how that goes. It'd be nice to work in a lounge in Chino. Oh life...this recession is ridiculous!

Planning My Trip To NYC

2009-01-18T14:38:00.001-08:00

My cousin Kristen AKA Binky [don't ask--I know we filipinos have crazy nicknames] is getting married this May. Their wedding is going to be in Brooklyn, NY and I've been desperately trying to persuade my family to stay there a smidge longer so I can see some shows.

For sure, I would LOOOOVE to see Billy Elliot. That is a must see on my list. I want to see the revival of Hair as well. Ahh! I wish I could bring a guest with me! Any other suggestions?

- Marius

Quote from Tonight's Episode of Real World: Brooklyn

2009-01-15T01:06:00.000-08:00

"...the majority of the time when you come out for something like that, someone's gonna beat you up, someone's gonna threaten your life, someone's gonna try to kill you for who you--can you imagine? Someone trying to kill you because of who you are?...It's like, so taboo, and people don't talk about it, and 'oh, you know, if you choose to live...'--like, it's their choice--it is not...the same way you don't choose what color hair you have, you don't choose what sex you are. I didn't choose to be a girl."

- Sarah

Real World Brooklyn

2009-01-13T01:00:00.000-08:00

Finally, Real World looks promising. Hollywood was like putting cameras in a psych ward. The funny thing is, I like everyone on the show so far. Even though Ryan kinda seems like a douche, I understand where he's coming from having close friends in Iraq, and a best friend in the reserves. I am in love with J.D. I love to surround myself with people like him--well, with more of a fun side.

Geez, I wish Leah or Jeremy were around! Is anyone else watching this season?

I Blog Bearing Good News!

2009-01-11T17:57:00.000-08:00

I am moving back to California!

Yes, you read right, and you read it first here on my official blog. =]

I've been trying to find a reason to move back home, so I auditioned for 42nd Street at Candlelight. I was already reluctant to audition because I haven't taken a tap class since last year, so I knew I'd be rusty. The singing went well, as usual, and the dancing portion--not so much. Not so much at all...I've never tapped so baddddd. I wasn't expecting a call back, so when I got one that night, I was really weirded out. Long story short, I went through callbacks and ended up in the ensemble. [I need to take a tap class desperately.]

In addition to that, my good friends Tiffany and Jason just so happened to be opening a lounge/nightclubish place in Chino Hills. They needed bartenders, so they asked me if I wanted work. Of course, I said yes. Things are looking up, although I am bummed about my stay in Las Vegas being short-lived. I am just glad that Las Vegas ended being a good thing for me in the end. =]

That's all for now, hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

- Marius

California

2009-01-11T02:34:00.001-08:00

I stayed home longer than I thought I would. I was supposed to be back in Vegas last week. There's nothing wrong with that--in fact, something might have come up that would even make me move back. We'll see what happens--oh life, how tricky you are.

I finished season 1 of Dexter. Pretty good. I can't believe I let myself get addicted to another series. There's too much good TV this season--this is a problem. Anyway, I think watching the marathon of Dexter is rubbing off on me...I feel dry, so I'm going to stop now. =]

Things are well, I suppose.

With love,

- Marius

I Like Tapping.

2009-01-08T02:15:00.000-08:00

I like it when people have fast feet.
I miss taking a tap class. haha

Late Night Blogging

2009-01-08T01:43:00.000-08:00

What a weird time to be me. Seriously.

I am lost in more ways than one. I'm feeling confused when the road ahead is perfectly clear. Love is here and there, but neither enough or where I want it.

The steering wheel to your life always changes, no matter what you believe your future holds, and boy do the winds blow. I'll admit it. I'm needy. Awkward. Slightly unmotivated at times when I used to be so driven before. I'm flawed, but who isn't? It's just a chapter in my life I'll eventually ride out.

"...I don't know when or what made us switch positions, but I guess we can say we understand each other now. I wish that there was an answer somewhere, but I know that there's no other simple solution to our equation but time..."

Point is--I'm simply, utterly, in a indie-movie-kinda-way complicated, but who else doesn't feel like that?

I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. =]

- Marius

Some Musical Theatre For You

2009-01-03T05:24:00.000-08:00

I really need to change my sleeping patterns again.

Anyway, enjoy.

P.S. Melodie, please do this.

Happy 2009

2009-01-02T04:26:00.000-08:00

I can not believe another year has come and gone. It's 2009, and I am excited for what's to come.

Let me start by saying that the holidays were wonderful this year. I spent it in Dana Point with my cousin-in-law's family. Mom spent it with her closest friends, but I made sure I gave her a call. I made drinks, which my family constantly makes me do now, but I look as it as practice that'll make it worth while. =]

I ended up getting a substantial amount of money, movie tickets, an EZ-Bake-Oven, a mic for my computer, a baggu bag, gift cards, and some face wash that I ended up really liking. I love the last few months of the year the best. Everything that gets you strung up about throughout the year seems to slow and pass when December 24th rolls around, and for me, it stays like that through New Year's. I love my family.

Since I've come home, I've just been playing board games with my cousins, drinking, and just hanging out. It's been great. I spent New Years in Placentia with family, like we usually do. Btw, I should be in California throughout this upcoming Tuesday or Wednesday--give me a call, because I want to play!

Although, I must confess, I've come to appreciate Las Vegas a lot. I think I might be staying there throughout the summer. A lot of casinos are hiring for the pool season, so I might just bartend for a while to save up and come home. I wanted to come home sooner to come home and finish some GE's in the spring semester, but I feel like I should just stay and be away from what I'm used to. I feel like I need to press the reset button on my own, without anyone's help.

It's bothered me a tad that I haven't gone forward with my college education much, but I think I've come to realize that some people need longer than others--not because they lack the intellect, but because the timing may be beneficial. I don't think I want to get my music education degree right at this moment because I'd have trouble finding a job being in my mid-twenties. My college choir professor told me that if I want to become a teacher, I'd need experience. I feel that I do have some, but I feel like there's more that I could milk from the world. Cruise ships, Disney, Vegas, etc. I have to admit though that I haven't been trying as hard to put myself out there as I should be, but it's a new year, things may change.

I'm just going to miss taking dance class at Mt. SAC, auditions in LA, friends and family, but I think when circumstances and prorities change--especially in this economic recession--you have to make sacrifices to ensure your future is a successful one. Believe me, I've tried to stay in California, but nothing ever came up--I feel as if Las Vegas would be a better solution at this time. Don't worry, it's just for half a year, for now. =]

- Marius

Vegas Outing.

2008-12-28T20:02:00.000-08:00

Hi guys!

A lot has happened this weekend, and things are great. I drove back to Vegas on Christmas night, which felt like the longest drive ever. I tried to find a friend to ride back with me, but I found no one. I called Paulina, and she happened to be at her sister's house in Victorville, so I decided to take a break after an hour of driving. I tried convincing her to come as well, but it didn't work. I drank coffee, ate like I usually do, and drove home for another three hours.

I studied my recipes and everything bartender related until I fell asleep. I woke up late, but I got to class barely on time that afternoon. I passed with flying colors (97%), and I was actually 'valedictorian' of my bartending class...lol. I'll have to add that to my resume. AHAH.

Frank, Cody, and Kevin happened to be in town the next day. Craziness ensued. Lots of drinks. Clubbing. Met a couple of people from the cast of Paris Hilton's BFF. Took a picture with Onch--you know, the usual. hahah. I talked to Onch, cause my brother took a picture with him when he was shopping at Puente Hills Mall, and I found out he lives in that area. [That's pretty cool, but why would anyone be there? Oh, and BTW, Clark Gable's grand daughter came off as a the typical spoiled, trust fund/residuals/etc. baby. She has a filthy mouth. haha.]

I was up for quite a while, so I spent today recovering. I'm coming home for this upcoming week, and I'm staying through the weekend, so everyone can come see me!

I haven't decided if I want to stay out here in Vegas yet. Pool season is coming up, so they would be hiring a lot of bartending positions soon. Ugh...I have NO clue on what to do! I feel like I need to get my ass back in school, but Frank mentioned I could take online classes. Does anyone have any advice? That would really help.

Well, I should be home either Monday or Tuesday! Not certain on what I'm doing for New Year's either, so I hope to see lots of pretty friends soon!

Love and everything else,

- Marius

Favorite Facebook Status Update of the Day

2008-12-22T22:07:00.000-08:00

Stacey Szumiak is salsa dancing. hopefully it's like riding a bike.

Fa La La, Fa La La...No Tins.

2008-12-22T21:17:00.000-08:00

I am going to finish Christmas shopping at Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile tomorrow. This week is starting to look like a nightmare and it's Christmas time. I'm going to Costco with my aunt to get alcohol for the party, then return something I bought at Williams-Sonoma, after that, I have to get to Planet Hollywood to finish gift shopping, and finally end my day with school--all in the time frame from 10 A.M - 5 P.M.

I feel suffocated.

Did I mention that I'm going to drive to Orange County from Vegas on Christmas Eve after I get out of class at 5 P.M., then drive back by 2 P.M. on the 26th so I can graduate? Yeah, this week is looking crazy cakes.

Sorry, I'm done with all the griping. In complete seriousness, I am just thankful that I will be able to see family, and maybe a few friends if I'm lucky. I love Christmas time and I'd rather go through all this trouble than staying in Las Vegas by myself. On the other hand, would anyone like to drive back with me on the 26th? I plan on coming back for New Year's anyway, so I would drive back at the end of this coming weekend. Think about it, and let me know, because I'm getting to a point where I am missing EVERYONE back home.

Well, honestly, I just thank God I'm only four hours away--I didn't move across the hemisphere. I'm not going to say which black, [Mormon?], banshee shrieking, "Melodie Slaughter" I am talking about because she would know.

Spreading Christmas sentiment,

- Marius

Why I Make Fun of Asian Accents

2008-12-22T20:59:00.000-08:00

I'm Sold.

2008-12-22T00:55:00.000-08:00

I want these footie PJ's for Christmas.

CLICK HERE!

I would sport it all the time. Seriously.

Okay, goodnight all.

- Marius

Here's My Christmas Gift to You (Because of This Damn Recession)

2008-12-21T21:05:00.000-08:00

Bloggy Bloggy Blog.

2008-12-21T20:26:00.000-08:00

I miss having a journal, so I thought that I would start one up again.

If anyone has been out of the loop lately, I relocated to Sin City to test the waters, hee hee. Despite not knowing a soul here--except for my Aunt--I actually like it here. I decided to keep myself busy, so I enrolled in bartending school, and to my surprise, it's going really well. I can't believe I memorized close to a hundred drinks and shooters in one week!

I'm just not sure if I want to get a job here yet--it's kinda complicated with being from CA, and there's stipulations to work out here in Clark County. I think I might come back to California to finish some school and/or figure out life first. I'd like to audition out here though, it's pretty nice being twenty minutes away from the strip.

Well, I'll probably update often, seeing how all I really do is eat, study, and write music.

Love to everyone who welcomes it,

- Marius