The (Mis)Adventures of Superboink

The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) is now accepting applications for incoming secondary school students who are gifted in the arts.  Located at the National Arts Center in Mt. Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna, the PHSA develops artistically gifted children into future leaders and movers in the Philippine Art scene, caring for the "conservation and promotion of the Filipino artistic traditions." Quoting the National Commission for the Culture and Arts, here are further details on the scholarship application: "PRIVILEGES The successful applicant is awarded free tuition fee, board and lodging, classes with master teachers, a monthly stipend, plus the chance to represent the country and the school in international festivals, competitions and exchange programs. The grant is renewable every year for four consecutive school years upon satisfaction of academic and non-academic requirements.

PHOTO CREDIT "Our imagination is the only limit to what  we can hope to have in the future." --Charles F. Kettering--

PHOTO SOURCE "Faith consists in believing when it is beyond  the power of reason to believe." --Voltaire--

We were on vacation in the US during the height of this year's American Idol season. During the finale, we were texting like crazy voting for Jessica Sanchez. Haha! It is only this year again, that I watched the whole season since the battle between the two Davids, (David Cook and David Archuleta) which was back in 2008. In less than a month to go ( September 21, 2012 ), the Idols are coming over here in the Philippines for their tour. I am sure a lot of AI fans are already excited! Yay! :-) Photo from OvationProductionsManila.com Thanks to Ovation Productions, AI winner Phillip Phillips, fellow Filipina Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Heejun Han and Erika Van Pelt are performing live in the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ticket prices are the following: VIP Seated - P11,090 Patron Seated - P10,560 Patron Standing - P9,770 Lower Box VIP - P7,920 Lower Box Regular - P5,810 Upper Box A ...

PHOTO CREDIT "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."  --Joshua J. Marine--

Mensa Philippines, the country's high IQ society and part of the Mensa International will hold its qualifying test on September 1, 2012, Saturday at the University Hotel of the University of the Philippines, Diliman.  To be a Mensa member, you should score in the top 2 percentile of the Mensa Qualifying Test.  Interested parties should be at least 14 years old. Just bring a valid ID and P500 for test fee. Undergraduate students are entitled to a discounted fee of P300, just present a valid school ID. You may visit their Facebook page to confirm a slot and to know more about the event.

Fullybooked and the School of Fashion and the Arts are holding a series of seminars this coming September about Interior Design and Fashion. Admission is free ! All you have to do is RSVP to reserve a slot. :-) Visit Fullybooked online and @SoFAcollege on Twitter