Every year, Ovation Productions would bring in famous artist/bands to Manila. This year, they’re having a back to back concert: Lettermen (famous boy band back in the 60s and 70s) and Cascades (American vocal group who were famous in the 60s)
When my mom, who was born in the 50’s, found out about it, she was estatic. She hurriedly asked us to search for the performance date. When both Lettermen and Cascades came to Manila, a few years back, they were able to watch the show separately and they loved it! I remember my mom telling us that they sang non-stop and they finished just before midnight. It was super “sulit” and worth watching again. On a side note, due to my influence, my mom has to listen to her ipod before she can sleep. The artists for her “sleep playlist”? Lettermen and Cascades.
So imagine her excitement when she found out they were singing back to back! Unfortunately, they couldn’t buy tickets because of budget constraints (VIP at 4k+) so I secretly asked my brother if he was willing to chip in with me to pay for the tickets. I was relieved when he said yes. With the launch of Forever 21, mid-year sale and 70% off, my credit card has been swiped one too many times this month.
So yesterday on my way home, I passed by SM Makati to buy the tickets near the customer service counter. I happily went home, I couldn’t wait to give her our surprise! On a side note, senior citizens can purchase tickets at 20% discount! Not that my parents are senior citizens yet but hopefully I can use this to buy concert tickets at a cheaper price. Will they believe if a senior citizen buys Lady Gaga tickets? Hehehe…
When I got home I called my brother out so we can give it to her with both of us present.
Segue
Me: Mom, do you have time to spare on Wednesday?
Mom: For what? What do you want? Tell me already (my mom is always in panic mode)
Me: but it’s at 8pm
Mom: What for?
Me: *I hand over the tickets
My mom who rarely cries literally had tears in her eyes! Even if she couldn’t see the details (she needs glasses) but somehow she knew what I handed over were concert tickets. In her excitement, she ran to her room and told my dad if she wants to watch the concert and that my brother and I bought them tickets.
This seriously made my day. It never fails to surprise our parents once in a while. So why not out of the blue?
When my mom, who was born in the 50’s, found out about it, she was estatic. She hurriedly asked us to search for the performance date. When both Lettermen and Cascades came to Manila, a few years back, they were able to watch the show separately and they loved it! I remember my mom telling us that they sang non-stop and they finished just before midnight. It was super “sulit” and worth watching again. On a side note, due to my influence, my mom has to listen to her ipod before she can sleep. The artists for her “sleep playlist”? Lettermen and Cascades.
So imagine her excitement when she found out they were singing back to back! Unfortunately, they couldn’t buy tickets because of budget constraints (VIP at 4k+) so I secretly asked my brother if he was willing to chip in with me to pay for the tickets. I was relieved when he said yes. With the launch of Forever 21, mid-year sale and 70% off, my credit card has been swiped one too many times this month.
So yesterday on my way home, I passed by SM Makati to buy the tickets near the customer service counter. I happily went home, I couldn’t wait to give her our surprise! On a side note, senior citizens can purchase tickets at 20% discount! Not that my parents are senior citizens yet but hopefully I can use this to buy concert tickets at a cheaper price. Will they believe if a senior citizen buys Lady Gaga tickets? Hehehe…
When I got home I called my brother out so we can give it to her with both of us present.
Segue
Me: Mom, do you have time to spare on Wednesday?
Mom: For what? What do you want? Tell me already (my mom is always in panic mode)
Me: but it’s at 8pm
Mom: What for?
Me: *I hand over the tickets
My mom who rarely cries literally had tears in her eyes! Even if she couldn’t see the details (she needs glasses) but somehow she knew what I handed over were concert tickets. In her excitement, she ran to her room and told my dad if she wants to watch the concert and that my brother and I bought them tickets.
This seriously made my day. It never fails to surprise our parents once in a while. So why not out of the blue?
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