Playing The Part
Yesterday, my EP celebrated her 50th birthday. On my part, that day served as a baptism of fire as she let me act as the “producer of the day.” What made me more nervous was having a live remote episode while she monitored at home. I woke up at 3:30, went to NBN a little past 4 am, coordinated for our manpower, and pulled out at 6. It’s my gift to Tita Rose, and it ought to be one beautiful, enjoyable episode. Thanks to the warm reception of the First Gourmet Academy for the live demos, and the editing skill of Kuya Willie for our VTRs.
Just after airing, Tita Rose texted that we made her cry. I got nervous, thinking that she might have not liked it. ‘Yun pala, na-touch daw siya sa surprise VTR where we, production people, greeted her. Whew! I’m just so glad... but still thinking about producing as a track to pursue. Kakabahan ako araw-araw?! Dahil siyempre, hindi mo naman kontrolado ang behavior ng mga tao sa lahat ng oras. If something goes wrong, sa ‘yo palagi ang sisi. Hmmm... but why not? Fulfilling ang experience, lalo na kapag nandiyan ang lucky charm: Si Hannah, our floor director's cute daughter.
Hindi doon nagtapos ang araw ko. Juvy and I went to shoot a makeover and photo session near Greenbelt 5. Late na kami natapos at natraffic pa. Pagbalik ng NBN at 8pm, sabay-sabay na kami pumunta nina Joanne at Ate Carla sa bahay ni Tita Rose kung saan super manly ang pagkanta sa videoke nina Kuya Willie at Conrad. We all went home at 12 midnight.
Today, while we were editing our Monday episode, there was a sudden commotion.
Juvy: May nagtago ng sapatos ko!
Producer: Hinuhubad mo pa kasi!
Me: Nagkulang ka sa part na ‘yon, Juvy.
Later, in the office:
Juvy: Sino kayang nagtago nun MJ?
Me: Baka si Kuya Willie.
Juvy: (To the editor) I thought you were my friend.
Willie: Remember: Walang permanenteng kaibigan.
Me: (Looking at Willie) At walang permanenteng kaaway.
And because yuletide season is in the air, I brought a mini Christmas tree for my desk na nagustuhan ng marami. Natawa na lang ako dahil kanina, tumawid na ito sa mesa ni Kuya Willie. Ha ha ha. At ang picture namin ni Juvy na dinisplay ko, nawawala rin. Ehem.
Half day lang kanina, kaya kalahati lang din ang pantalon ni Juvy. Pupunta sana kami sa Trinoma pero nalagyan ng pasta sauce ang shirt niya. Sabi ko, ‘wag na kaming tumuloy dahil magiging pangit sa paningin ng ibang tao. Parang dalawang paslit na nagsama. Ang totoo, para na kaming mag-girlfriend ngayon at hilig niyang haplusin ako sa oras ng trabaho. Ha ha ha.
