I received more gifts from my rock idol Sampaguita today, the day of the concert at Araneta Coliseum, where she is singing as a guest at the 100th-anniversary celebration of Jose Rizal College: an antique chest made of chased copper that she referred to as an "ark of the covenant", patchouli and sandalwood for our oil lamps (she produces essential oils and perfume comprised of blended scents)--and a most unexpected Sony digicam from her daughter Jacinta.

I gave her a necklace of antique, Mexican-Galleon-trade beads that she might wear for her concert tonight, but she is still deciding whether to wear red or gold.