May 4 has always been a wonderful day in the universe. And I think, this is because of the force? Yes it is, thanks to the force. Happy Rebellion Day for all Star Wars fans all over the galaxy! To all Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo wannabees like me, may the fourth be with you. Cuz really, it works. Especially today! There is this inexplicably positive energy magnetizing all over the space whenever this day comes. Be it today, last year, or any year before, I remember every fourth of Mayo beyond blessed; filled with so much joy and overflowing love. Yet you know what added more fun to this day? Bruno Mars' 24K Magic concert! Yup, the force granted the Filipino Hooligans’ hearts! And we, we are definitely happy to the moon (Mars) and back! His day two performing in Manila got dated May 4th and geez, I can't wait to tell ya everythinggggg~ Although a Communication major, I gotta admit that I have little interest in show business. Unless, such stuff really struck a big impact on me. Say High School Musical. And, I only have a few favorite international celebrities. Actually, just Vanessa Hudgens. With that being mentioned, I just wanna say that I'm not a pureblood Hooligan. It is my best friend, Rov, who is. Also my mother. Yup, really! Qt, huh? Hihihi. While I love hearing Bruno Mars' eargasm songs to boost my mood up, but not yet to the point where I can call myself an "ultra-mega-numero uno fan." Have not reached that fangirling stage where I want to buy all his CDs, clear all his merchs, or use all the things he endorses. But even if I don't do those kinds of things, I know that deep down in my heart, I support this amazing soul sent by the heavens here on earth. And so I told myself, attending his third concert in the Philippines -- especially with Mama -- might be a very good idea. So what happened? Well... During the first day of ticket selling, Rov and I talked about some strategies on how to enter the portal. Plot twist this SM Tickets eh, it has a time limit regarding your stay on their website. At the last-minute chat we had, we came up with a condition that whoever between the two of us logged in the system first should reserve four seats for me and my mom, Rov and his friend, Kuya Jastyn. We almost made it! But the page didn't refresh to the check-out. We were still trying until the management announced that all tix were already sold out. Like what, for almost or less than an hour?!? Our hearts shattered at that time. However, the force seems cooking something for us! The agency released an announcement later on saying there would be a second-day concert in Manila due to public demand. So then, the fight was on again! And same as the first, Rov and I developed the same conditions. But then, we had the same results as well. I have cooled down my injured heart when some days after, Rov texted me that she got us tickets!!! Geez, my bestie didn't really back down for her first love! And of course, heart-eyed emoji when I read this because this would be a superb surprise for my Mama. Rov told me that for some reasons, she just liked to visit the ticketing website, as if someone whispered to her to do so, and so, she did. Lucky Rov! She saw available seats in VIP, Upper Box, and General Admission. She tried Upper Box but lost it after clicking. While VIP would be too much. Therefore? Gen Ad! She was already in the payment when she texted me. She asked to pray about it because the page was lagging. I then called out all the angels and saints, gods and goddesses, and all powerful forces in the whole wide world hundred of times to ask help for this and dundununun... It proceeded to check-out! Yuh-uh, the group got the tickets! OMG, asdfghjkl! Every Filipino Hooligan felt excited for the coming of Bruno Mars in the country. But a week or two before the 24K Magic, Kuya Jastyn backed out. He suggested selling his ticket to our another friend, Ivana instead. It was a blessing in disguise because it became a gig night for the three marias then! Plus mom, of course. But gets? Kami nanamang tatlo eh! It must be great to hang out with Kuya Jastyn because he seems nice and funny when I met him. However, it even got greater having to spend these moments with my closest girls! Ahhh, my heart! Been a while since Mama and I bonded too that is why this was really a special day. I wanted to spend this concert night with her just like the good old Disney On Ice days. But this time, it is me giving back. She is a true fan guys, and this was a great treat for her. Having to support me with my stans to HSM, Baby V, and Robi D, and of course, everything? She deserves this. Liit nga lang nito? I love you, Ma! 💖 Fast forward to the day of the concert, specifically to the highlights! The three of us talked about going together but, when the day arrived, our plans changed. First, the Grab fare was not practical. Second, it fell on a Friday. Third, so traffic. Instead of meeting in Ortigas, Mama, Rov, and I directly went to SM Mall of Asia. We met Ivana there since she came from work. Me? I filed a half-day leave. Haha! Eating dinner at Burger King was the first agenda because for sure, the food inside are expensive. And yeap, they were! We also had Gong Cha milk tea to refresh us because same as the drinks, it was overpriced too. We got in the dome two hours before; however, we were not bored while waiting for the show to start because we were girl talking. Also, since we were early birds in the concert venue, we roamed around first because tamang gala and tamang trip lang. Even bumped into our high school friend, Jhozel there! Funny also how the three of us run every time we hear sounds coming from the stage. Haha! Just like elementary days, girls? Girls just really wanna have fun, huh. Yeah, we did! 💖 It is not only Bruno Mars who circulates Pinoy blood in the stage. 24K Magic's opening acts include a rising DJ whom I want to say sorry because I was not able to jot it down and I can't find the details online and America's Best Dance Crew 2008 winners, Jabawockees. The DJ said that his wife is a Filipina which I think and might wanna consider that makes him have a heart like ours. And as we all know, some of the Jabas are Pinoys as well. Hashtag Filipino Pride Night! No wonder, our lahi is something we should be proud of. Grabe eh, mga talentado talaga kaya hands down! 💖 The moment the curtains opened, seeing the guy in dominant blue jersey with big bling bling and kinky hair hidden in a cap? Oh, kilig! And when he started voicing his heart out and making rhythm all over his body? Goosebumps! Everyone was enjoying themselves in the concert and it was like a party lead by the six-time Grammy Awards 2018 winner, Bruno Mars! The first song is Finesse, which made the crowd wild. Followed by 24K Magic, Treasure, Perm, and so on, and forth. I love this concert because Bruno Mars played his classic hits and not just the songs from his 24K Magic album. Really danced my feet with That's What I Like and Marry You! But my favorite performance was When I Was Your Man above all else. I can super feel the song tagos in my veins. There were 17 songs all in all but I wish there were more. I was looking out for Too Good to Say Goodbye and Straight Up and Down but these are not included in the setlist. Anyway! Just the Way You Are was supposedly the last song. Yet you know, fans kept screaming the chant, "we want more." And so! The curtains got up, projector on again, and music played for Uptown Funk! I enjoyed watching Bruno and The Hooligans that I want to watch another show next time. I love how he gave his people the spotlight during the show too. They proved that they don't just have the moves, that they are musicians as well! Worth it the two hours. Actually, I thought it would be longer since Bruno changed his clothes almost at the end of the show already. But? Yuh. We had Bruno Mars hangover after the show. All of us went like, miss na kita mahal. That, I shall not spill. Only the ones attended know. That's our thing and we gotta keep it. Sorry. Hehehe. And well, I guess you heard about the news about Bruno Mars asking to take down the gadgets in Manila while he is performing? Yup, that's true. He was disappointed with the sea of phones during the first day so for the second day, pinangunahan niya na yung mga tao. We followed his request. Sadly tho, the VIP area was still pasaway as some still used their phones. Such a shame since they were the ones he was seeing. Ugh, you guys?!? But the feeling in our crowd all throughout? Amazing! We owned it guys -- the gen ad peeps lived and loved the moment with Bruno Mars. *bahala na yung mga hindi sumunod dyan geh* This year's May 4th was totally extra for me! Bruno Mars' 24K Magic concert in Manila Day 2 would always be an unforgettable experience. It feels great because I didn't only enjoy the night, but also learned a lot of stuff throughout this little journey. Remember when we got some slots? It was a shoot in the stars that we had these tickets with our bare hands. Napakasarap sa pakiramdam na makuha yung pangarap ng sariling sikap tapos suportado ka pa ng mga mahal mo sa buhay. I then believed more that everything, really, has its perfect timing. What matters is the combo of waiting patiently plus doing the best you can while in the process. No one knows but maybe, maybe God does see what we deserve. And isn't the second-day schedule better than the first? Attending this concert on a Friday made us welcome the weekend earlier. And even if we went home late, izzokay since there were no classes or work the next day. This is just proof that I need to trust the universe that what happens to me is meant for me. With all these, I realized that whatever it is, I really gotta keep chasing the dream. Yes, I can take a break once in a while. However? Never must I give up. Gotta continue honing the gifts given by the One and work hard in order to make all my dreams come to life. Although it is a long way to go yet, I promise that when that successful day comes, I shall not be selfish -- that I would share myself and everything I have learned to everybody just like the very charismatic and ever-talented, Bruno Mars. Yeah, I will. That day must arrive, too, in time :)
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THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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