From Jejemaster, Patrice:

My answer is I do. (Well darn, isn't Kim Soo-hyun proposing?? I thought..hahah but this is really cute.)

My friendship with these two came as a surprise, to be honest. I think somewhere along in the past, April (HeyMoonday then, I think?) followed me on Twitter randomly and it fascinated me that we have practically the same first name (April Anne but mine without the E) so we ended up talking about music and stuff. I'm glad she did not find me too nosy and FC then and even offered a place for me to stay after one of the best festivals we have attended. I did enjoy the company and talking with people of the same interests. We even go beyond and talk about our plans and our lives. And then finally we did get to meet and she introduced Eunice to me and thank Super V (or not. Ha) we hit it off right there too. I am blessed. They are both cool and I look forward to seeing more concerts with them in the future.

(I loved my sister's greeting but I'm not sharing it. Ha ha. Something real personal.) While our extended family is real intact, these two are probably my closest because of the same craziness that's running in our blood or probably because of being the eldest in our respective clans that we already had a bond. Well supportive as I can be, they too are of me and I am just happy because of that. I just hope they, too, know to limit and focus on their priorities as I do because they are still young and there is more to experience out there so just enjoy (lol I sounded like a mum).

We really do not get to talk a lot as we are having in the past and this is just too overwhelming to receive: me having that impact on their lives without even trying too hard. She's an amazing girl and I am grateful for her. I am praying for nothing but her happiness as well.

We are yet to meet in person and I could not wait to fangirl with her, really. Contrary to what people think, being a fangirl is not a pointless thing: seeing that we are investing our time, effort and harboring emotions to people/musicians who barely know our existence. More than the screaming and shrieking and crazy stuff, we also invest in lasting friendship/relationship. We have an instant bond they probably are wondering where it is coming from, but there really is. Sometimes it is even the kind of friendship that turns out to be most real as you understand each other on so many levels. And that is just way awesome.

We did not hit it off, at first. I was even bashing her (well kind of) but all we can now say is history. More than being just fangirls and she pimping me with loads of other musicians and stuff, we are true friends. In fact, some of the most fun that I have been, I was with her and I could never be more thankful. As odd as how it has all started, I could not care less because I know the friendship is real. She's definitely one for keeps. 

My twin mate I am forever grateful for. She's a sister from another mother whom I really love lots. We've been through ups and downs and we still are there for each other even without having to see each other a lot because of our schedules. It's just amazing how bonded we are and always will be.

I don't know about witty, but I am just glad to make people happy by just being me.

And tito Botch, well yes, thank you. I do not have a secret boyfriend (who knows me and loves me back ha ha) out there yet but if the time is right and it's in line with God's plan, let there be, I will proudly let all know. I am all for God's best, and I will continue to improve and ready myself until God knows I am well ready.

I did not want to miss this gig not only because it is set the night before my actual birthday but because I totally love their No Sound Without Silence record. And they have come up with the balanced setlist from the anthemic to the heartbreaking to the most inspiring of their songs from the latest to the previous albums. 

Starting off real grand and impressive with their tribute song (kind of) to their roots in Ireland, Paint The Town Green, they practically painted the whole arena green! Not to mention the lads entering the arena from the back followed by performers (and later on, dancers) with huge green flags. It is a heck of an entrance! It is immediately followed by Hail, Rain or Sunshine (with emphasis on sunshine as it is really hot in Manila from the moment they landed and even tweeted about it: hot and melting). It is so good to hear their hits Breakeven, Before The Worst, For The First Time, No Good in Goodbye, If You Could See Me Now, You Won't Feel A Thing, Good Ol' Days and 6 Degrees of Separation and have it sang back by the crowd to them. I am kind of surprised they sang We Cry but they delivered otherwise.