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Friday, January 29, 2010

Real Leaf Paparazzi

There's a pagoda-like structure I would always pass on my way home. And every so often, you could hear gongs and chimes and sing-song whines.
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What's happening in there???
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Last night, my curiosity finally got the best of me. I tiptoed around the parked cars and took a peek inside those wide crimson gates. What I saw inside was a world that transported me to another place and time.
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The Traveling Show
Who would've thought that tucked in the middle of mundane-ville was an actual caravan of living, breathing, nomadic thespians? Fascinating! Truth be told, I couldn't understand a word they were saying. I just liked looking at the costumes, make-up, and colors, colors, colors!!! (one of the reasons why I love theme parties and Halloween).
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{Act I}

{Act II}

{Inching closer}

{and closer...}
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Backstage Pass
After the show, I sneaked into the back in hopes of getting a decent shot of the gypsy actors from China. Getting in, especially with the language barrier and all, was quite the challenge. I had a short stint in China for a few months, so I knew a spattering of words. This time, though, I had to rely on my acting chops-slash-charades skills. I go in? Take picture? Click, click. Okay? Okay!
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I have a lot of respect for actors. I don't think I can ever be one, mainly because I get a bad case of stage fright and I suck in memorizing BIG time (It's probably easier to run a marathon. Probably.). How they manage to remember hundreds and hundreds of lines without cuts or prompters is beyond me.
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{Behind the Scenes}
{Aha! So that's their secret weapon...}
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Real Leaf Green Tea has Theanine, usually found in tea leaves, which helps promote alpha brain waves. Meaning, you're in a relaxed (perfect for battling stage fright) yet alert state of mind (and body).
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{Talk about bottling super powers!}

25 comments:

  1. real leaf...thirst quencher

    hope you can visit and leave your mark on my blogs :)
    my real story
    my minute maid

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  2. woowww... awesome photo, seems like you've been a real paparazzi for real leaf ;)

    I wish I could watch some shows like that too...

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  3. I like how he drinks, making sure he doesn't mess up his lipstick. Great photos! Great job going backstage!

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  4. did you battle your way in with Real Leaf too??!?! :)

    great article. love the photos and the sneaking in -- very paparazzi!

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  5. i saw an actress in full theater make-up but in her pambahay, talking to a kid outside the gate.

    Unreal...life. =)

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  6. This entry is so interesting! I didn't think temples (with matching Chinese thespians) existed in Manila anymore.

    Good job Real Leaf Pa-pa-pa-parazzi!

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  7. Hi rjs mama!

    Thanks for dropping by! =)

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  8. Hi pEDo A.K.A. The man with a thousand blogs. hehe

    It was nice to see something out of the ordinary.

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  9. Hi Imes,

    Yep, he was pretty careful and very game!

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  10. Hi jinides and running fatboy!

    Life is cool if you go outside the box once in a while. ;)

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  11. Hello there, Anonymous!

    Thank you! It was nteresting meeting them too!

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  12. Nice concept!=)

    pics are so colorful like the story...

    KINDLY VISIT MY PAGE TOO AND LEAVE COMMENT ON MY REAL LEAF ENTRY..TY

    http://cutestavenchloe.multiply.com/journal/item/26/Real_Leaf_Paparazzi

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  13. Hi Esvimin!

    Thank you. I'll surely visit your site. Have a colorful Sunday!

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  14. Thank you, Real Leaf Paparazzi!

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  15. Haha! Nice naman... Ganda ng pagkakakuha mo...

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  16. Hi Lionheart!

    Thank you. Medyo challenging pala maging paparazzi! ;)

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  17. Sooo...that's their secret.

    Good job!

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  18. Hello Jerwinho!

    Yep, yep, the secret to their amazing brain boosting powers is out!

    Thanks for dropping by. =)

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  19. Hector-Hector? hehe. Thanks ha! ;)

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  20. Congrats! We made it to the consolation prize, he he.

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  21. Hi Minnie Runner!

    Fun 'no? =) Congrats too!

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