San Diego to the Bay - September 2010

I know a lot of you have been waiting for me to post a blog about my birthday trip to the bay. I made a 30 minute long slide show and finally found a vimeo account to upload it on (thanks JOMO!).

Thanks once again to everyone that made it out. It definitely was one of the most memorable birthdays I have ever had. Who knew turning 26 would be this epic. 143!!!

San Diego to the Bay (September 2010) from Jomo on Vimeo.

House of Blues San Diego: Halloween Block Party

It's that time of year again! Don't miss out on the biggest event of the year! This event WILL sell out so make sure to purchase your pre-sale tickets ASAP!




House of Blues Labor Day: Recap Video

Victory Presents Labor Day Weekend:

Victory Nightlife celebrates Labor Day Weekend with three events all culminating to House of Blues Block Party. We hope to see you there!

Rhythm & Recreation
9pm-2am, Friday, September 3
Featuring 2 rooms and a 90′s Party Edition of Hip-Hop Karaoke
Onyx/Thin Nightclub, 852 5th Avenue


Guest List | Facebook Page | Event Website


Saturday at Confidential is Classified™
10pm-2am, Saturday, September 4
Featuring DJ Anit of Hawaii w/ DJ Mark Marcelo
Confidential, 901 4th Avenue



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House of Blues Block Party
9pm-2am, Sunday, September 5
Labor Day club massive featuring Culture Shock, Blush and 3 Rooms of dances, dancers, and entertinment
House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue
9pm-2am, Sunday, September 5


Victory presents Labor Day Weekend:


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(via TK NGUYEN)

Have you heard?

Dancing is something that I have always loved and admired. The first time I learned to dance was in high school. The last time I danced in front of an audience was in my senior year airband, Ghostbusted.

Thanks to my wonderful friend Tiffany Domingo, I will be performing with her project group called "BLUSH" this Sunday at the HOB Block Party. It's only a one time performance and after this I will probably never choreograph dance again BUT I am incredibly thankful that I have the opportunity to do this one last time.

A BIG thank you to TK and the Victory - @victorySD Fam for letting me take the stage this Labor Day! I am so nervous but I hope you guys will enjoy the performance we have been working so hard on.

Oh, and btw we're celebrating my 26th birthday!!! Let me know if you need to purchase pre-sale tickets!!! It's going to be crazzzzzzzyyyy! =)





Website: www.hobblockparty.com

CLICK HERE for facebook event page

WORLD OF DANCE: SAN DIEGO

WORLD OF DANCE is coming to SAN DIEGO this Saturday at the San Diego Concourse! I have pre-sale tickets so if you need some please contact me!

You don't want to miss out on this HUGE dance event. You never know what dancers or teams might surprise you! I mean, World of Dance Pomona had a last minute surprise performance from the Jabbawockeez!

RIP Krisanto Jopanda & Avitha Rafael - Slide Show

This slide show is for the close friends and family of Krisanto and Avitha. I put this together for Kuya Kris' viewing and several people asked me for copies so I decided to upload it to my Vimeo and post it here.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of this slideshow.

RIP Kris & Vita from Hannah Kwak on Vimeo.

BLUSH ft. Hannah: Photo Shoot

If you haven't heard by now, I am performing at the HOB Labor Day Block Party. No... I'm not singing I'm DANCING. I haven't danced in 8 years! I always loved and admired dancing but after high school I didn't go any further with it.

Thanks to my wonderful and talented friend Tiffany Domingo I will be performing with her project "Blush". We've been rehearsing for a little over a month and let me tell you it is not easy to get back into. Anywho, we needed group pictures and though it might be fun to do a photoshoot. It also helps when you have a good friend who is trying to make his name in photography.

This shoot was done in about 30-45 minutes because we were under a lot of time constraint. So don't judge too hard. =)

For Photoshoots and bookings please contact Mike Razo.
Email: jdmhatch760@hotmail.com
Phone: (760) 840-0232


Keep in mind this is my first photo shoot EVER! LOL.




BLUSH







Meet Tiffany aka Sister




Meet April aka Ate Nipples




Meet Vanessa aka V




Meet Kim aka Wifey




Meet Anjelica




Meet Arlyn

RIP Krisanto Jopanda and Avitha Rafael

-- If you have any pictures of Kuya Kris or Ate Vita please send them to hannie.kwak@gmail.com to be included in a slide show. --

This past Friday my friend took the life of the mother of his child and then took his own. His picture was all over the news on Friday as a murder suspect until the case ended Friday night when the police found him in Presidio Park. If details are that important to you then just google their names.

I've known them both for about 7 years now. They took me in for a while when I was going through a very rough time in my life and basically had no where to live. Kuya Kris always was about "tough love" he never let me get away with anything. I'm going to miss that constant guidance and kick in the butt. He always had my back no matter what. I can't describe what he means to me...

Not many people knew Ate Vita, she was always to herself. Didn't open up to people easily and I am so thankful that I am one of the few she let into her life. She was beautiful, strong, and one of the most real people I have ever known. This is my dedication to 2 of my friends I have lost.

You may read the articles and see the news and judge the situation. You may think my Kuya Kris is a coward for taking his own life after what he did. You may just simply think that he was a bad person. YOU may think whatever you want. All that matters now is the people that knew him. I know that he did this for love. Out of heart broken anger and pain... He loved my Ate Vita.

Kuya and Ate,
I'm sorry that I can't change what happened. I'm sorry that I wasn't a better friend to help you through the hurt you both were going through. A part of me is angry but a greater part of me is sad. I can't put into words how I feel, I really don't know how I feel... No one will ever understand the bond that we had and the things that we went through together. I don't know if I ever had a chance to tell you before but thank you. Thank you for taking me in and helping me get back on my feet. Thank you for putting up with my loud talking and laughing when you had work early the next morning. Thank you for teaching me to never back down. Thank you for always making sure I stood for what I believed in, wrong or right. Thank you for letting me get to know you and your son. Thank you for just being there... You are forever in my heart. I love you both so much.


This is not the typical song dedication you would expect. However, this song has a whole new meaning to me now...




Rest In Paradise Krisanto Jopanda & Avitha Rafael




I didn't post this to be morbid or attract sympathy. I did this for me, this is my way of being emotional and accepting what has happened. This is the way I thought it best to say good bye...

Hannie and Nancee to the RESCUE!

Last week Nancee and I decided to go visit our beautiful friend AL-EE-SOHN aka ALS!

We picked her up from her house and then headed over to TK - @tk_nguyen, Mark - @markmarcelo, and Mark - @imchach's hizzouse!

We just chilled around their house for a while, nothing to exciting. Then when Mark came home from work we went to eat dinner at Phoenix Inn and to visit the Hellz Office!


Nancee - @nanceely x Mark Marcelo




Alison aka ALS x Mark Marcelo




We were so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the food before we devoured it! It was soooooo good...




Look who came to eat dinner with us! Yes, it is our roomie Jay!!! You might recognize him from the end of my Bay Area Trip Video.. hahaha...




Mark insisted that we HAD to have dessert. I'm glad we did! I mean mochi balls filled with fresh mango?! YUMMMM!




Nancee, "Is black bean good for you? Because it sure tastes like it is!" LMFAO.




After dinner, we headed over to the Hellz - @whatthehellz office to say hi!




They were so busy that we didn't stay long but I'm glad I got to see my Angie - @angiedita




Star Shots!




When we got back to SD, we stopped by the gas station and as I'm pumping gas I look over and this is what I see... LMFAO!




Always good times in LA, I should make my way up there more often... =)

They don't call me "THE ASSISTANT" for nothin'!

This year for my birthday I wanted to do it BIG. In the 25 years of my life I haven't really had a BIG celebration so I started planning this one back in Feb/Mar. I originally wanted to do VEGAS, cuz who doesn't love Vegas but since I go there like 50 times a year it didn't seem too enticing. So, the idea to visit my wonderful friends in the BAY came to mind!

As of today, there are 21 BOOKED flights going to the bay with me from Thursday, Sept. 9 to Monday, Sept. 13.

Everything is now official and set. I actually had a meeting for everyone that is going on this trip with me and wrote out my own agenda. Basically, the whole trip is organized and set!

If you are taking this trip with us and missed the meeting, the agenda is posted below so make sure to look it over and familiarize yourself! =)

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BAY TRIP: Meeting Agenda


-- ITINERARY

Thursday:

+ Fly ready, if anything just a quick change.
+ Rent Van/Vans
+ Stay at Mark Marcelo's/ Jay Yee's
+ Sabor - Mark, Edric, Julz


Friday:

+ Check into hotel
+ Return Van (only a couple people)
+ Sightsee/Shop/Whatever
+ Get Ready
+ Pre Party
+ Manor West? - Edric and Julz (venue still up in the air)


Saturday:

+ Sightsee/Shop/Whatever
+ Get Ready
+ Atmosphere - Mark and Mike


Sunday:

+ Sightsee/Shop/Whatever
+ Dinner at OSHA THAI with Victory/Mindz Alike Fam & Friends plus HVYRSNL Fam & Friends


-- DISCUSSION TOPICS

Hotel: Mark

+ Westin Market Street - 3 rooms @ $100/person

+ Convenience vs. Comfort.
+ Spend a little extra on the room and save on transportation.
+ Turn in money for room by Sept. 1 to respective room coordinator.

Room Arrangements:

Mark:
+ TK
+ Hannah
+ Edric
+ Nancee
+ Noelle
+ Alison
+ Guil

Klev:
+ Kevin
+ Gian
+ Josie
+ April
+ Jay
+ Lee

Judy:
+ Cha
+ Girard
+ Julz
+ Brandon
+ Mike
+ Sheryl(?)


Transportation: Edric

+ 12 - 15 passenger van or 2 minivans - $20/person (includes gas) and Ray/Jay
+ Public - Bart, Taxi, etc.
+ Turn in money to Edric by Sept. 1


Bottle Service and Guest List:

+ Sabor
+ Manor West(?)
+ Atmosphere

+ I'll be sending Ray a list of everyone to put on guest list for each event. Please send me any names of friends etc. that might be meeting us up there or partying with us by this weekend.

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How do you like that for organization?!
LOL, anyone need help event planning? LMK!

J.R.A

Here's my YouTube video of the day.

There are so many talented people out there. It is truly amazing what YouTube has done for some of today's celebrities.


This is one of my favorite songs right now! To all my DJ homies... this one is for you!
I <3 DJ's =)

Let's Talk About TALENTED!

In my most recent trip to the bay I met this gorgeous lady named JEN - @jenisizzle. I actually met her as Joe - @DJHostyle 's girlfriend.

Nancee - @nanceely, Noelle - @nellcon, and I immediately fell in love with her! She was definitely so nice and not to mention GORGEOUS! Now it has come to my attention that not only is she nice and gorgeous but she can also SING! We all know how I love to watch people sing on YouTube!

Check her out for yourself, she is definitely going to make it big. =)

I'll be back in the bay for my bday so see u in September Jen! Maybe you can sing me Happy Birthday live!!!


THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE!!!

Birthday Wish List - Item 1: Dolce Vita

I was doing some major online window shopping yesterday for some comfortable but cute wedges I could wear in Vegas. I came across these that I really like but don't know if I want to spend $200 on.

Anyways, aren't they super cute and totally ME?!
FYI - My birthday is coming up to so lets add this to my wish list.
Size 7.5 please! =)


CLICK HERE to order.

VICE.

CLICK HERE to RSVP for this event.

Just The Way You Are.

So, lately I've had one song on repeat and its from Bruno Mars. He is such a talented vocalist and this song is just like... well... WHAAAAAAPOW!

Ladies, if you have a man that you can relate to when you hear this song he's definitely a keeper. There aren't many men in this world that tell their girlfriend, wife, etc. everyday that she is beautiful and amazing.


I watch this guy Airto on YouTube, he is also an amazing singer and he did a cover to this song. I melt everytime I listen to it.




Hopefully this helps put a smile on your faces!
143!!!

Summer Blends

Ray - @rayzaruckus aka DJ Rayzaruckus of HVYRSNL is one of my good friends from the bay area. He is definitely an awesome and well respected DJ so make sure to click the link below and download his latest mix! Next time your in the bay area make sure to check out a HVYRSNL event and tell them you were sent there by "The Assistant" you will definitely be taken care of!

Anyways, he will be in SD as a special guest DJ rockin the mainstage along with DJ Anit from Hawaii and our own Victory/Mindz Alike DJ's for the HOB Block Party Labor Day spinning on the main stage, so make sure to mark Sunday, September 5th in your calendars for this very special event!


Hey Ray,
GO CHARGERS ahahaha...

143!!!


CLICK HERE to download DJ Rayzaruckus' Summer Blends Mix

San Diego, SUPER CHARGERS!

At the beginning of this year I posted something on Twitter mentioning that I wanted to purchase season tickets for the Chargers.

Edric gets back to me and asks if I want to buy his season tickets off of him and I of course answer yes. Shortly after this agreement was made I paid him $1800 in full for his pair of tickets.

A few months later he asks if he can buy one back. Long story short, we are season 2010 ticket holders together! Thanks Edric!!! =)


Man, I feel like I have been waiting forever for football season to start. I don't really watch any other sport, well I watch the NBA Finals but from Feb to Aug pretty much sucks for me.

GO CHARGERS!!!
BOLT PRIDE BABY.

Karaoke at its FINEST.

Last Friday a bunch of us decided to go exercise our vocals at a Korean Karaoke spot off of Convoy. I like going to Chorus Cafe because their rooms are spacious, the food is good, and the drinks are awesome! =)


I got some skills. Well, not really... haha




Judge for yourself...




Girard - @girardsays makes me look good.

A Whole New World from Hannah Kwak on Vimeo.

Even Joe Iggy gets down on some karaoke!




Kev aka Bro - @kevmighty x Noelle - @nellcon




Klev aka O.G. Boo - @kl3v
...and we wonder why we were so drunk by the end of the night, we killed like 18 of these suckers haha...




Ben - @ben_of_fys




Girard aka The Pantie Dropper




Gian aka Big Gee always has a hard time keepings his clothes on. LMFAO.




Ended the night with some ramen at Tajima down the street! Thanks Ben for treating us to 4th meal. See you in 2 weeks.

Be afraid, be VERY AFRAID.

Uh-oh, Who let Hannie on the 1's and 2's?!

Note to all my DJ friends and fam:
You know what this means... BIEBER all day! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!





Maybe a DJ debut coming soon?!
Who knows, the possibilities are endless.

LML.

Finally Finished!

So, my Seastar aka Noelle - @nellcon finally finished her tattoo she started a couple years ago. It would have been sooner but due to having a beautiful baby boy named Noah it took longer than expected.

Anyway, I am not a HUGE fan of tattoos but I really love hers. It definitely has special meaning to the things she's been through in life and I love what it represents, HER!








Tattoo Work by Denny at Avalon II

Friday, July 23: Min Sok Chon x Confidential - Lionsgate Party

Friday of Comic Con weekend was an "off-night" for us Victory - @victorySD staff members so I made some dinner plans with my fam! What better way to catch up than to get some Korean food and soju?


Jackie - @jackiewockee aka BFF x Tine - @mstineb aka Goodies




Kimtan aka Ong Gia - @princeofvietnam




Noelle - @nellcon x Me x Tine




Thanks for dinner Tine! I miss my fam, we should get together at least once a week or every 2 weeks!!! 143!


Now, time for the Lionsgate Party at Confidential for Saw 7.
I actually only went for the DJ aka Best.


DJ Julz - @julzdelapena
Click Here for his blog.




Flo x April x Joy x Tiff




Brandon aka Ex Boo - @kanyeasada




Edric - @djedROC




After the night's festivities, we went back to Edric's and I made another batch of my famous Bulgogi Kimchi Fries for Mike aka DJ Virus. Smoked some "SHEESH" (ask Julz what that means because I don't think any of us know haha) then went to bed!

Good night with awesome people!
Yayuhhh!