I'm currently listening to this playlist which is the newest album of Regine Velasquez entitled Low Key (credits to tonetsdaily.com) It's an all cover version album. I bought a copy last November, about a week after it was released. Here are some of my favs:
tell me that you love me- simply bec I love the original and her rendition was amazing (she can actually make each song her own)
and i love you so- very heartfelt rendition
i'd rather leave while i'm in love- an old favorite. can fall under the "best bittersweet song" category
i never dreamed- also a personal favorite
good friend- I used to sing this when I was a kid! Her version is nice and slow yet will surely make you groove
how can i tell you- she sounds like the original singer in the first few lines (i forgot the name, but not Cat Stevens of course, lol.. the female singer)
strawberry fields- a different take on this Beatles original
never be the same- she turned this upbeat Christopher Cross original to a ballad. Love it!
clouds across the moon- never knew the song, and I didn't like the original when I listened to it, but her version has taken me to clouds. :)
My sister showed me this infomercial in youtube, she said it's something I can relate to (probably bec of the snoring part) lol
This was honestly one of the best commercials I've seen and I commend its director, Yasmin Ahmad, for coming up with such a brilliant ad. The message was simple yet very touching.
"..in the end, it's these small things that you remember, little imperfections that make them perfect, for you..."
The lady even wished for her children to one day find their life partners who are as beautifully imperfect as her husband. But I think the husband was more than lucky to have spent his life with someone who graciously embraced his imperfections.
Coincidentally, before I've seen the video, I was going through something and it's kinda like a "wake up call" for me. Nobody is perfect but I know I unconsciously act like one sometimes that I fail to see the bigger picture. That brief moment the lady from the ad was saying those lines I quoted, there was just one person I had in mind. Someone who is beautifully imperfect for me. Someone who treats me right, and loves me perfectly despite all of my imperfections. I hope that one day I can be worthy of her love...
I've been wanting to write you a letter or even a blog entry that would somehow express my love for you. I have tried several times, but for some reasons I'd always find myself lost for words.. Ok, this is going to be straight forward, no bullshits whatsoever. So here goes...
You were right when you said that this was never something new to me. Never have I found it hard to say what I feel, to make someone feel special, until you came along. It actually hit me by surprise. Then I realized it's not because I'm not thrilled or inspired, like you always say, that I couldn't seem to do the things I used to in my past relationship or even with some people i 'cared' about. I don't know... You might see the changes in me, and I'm not sure how you're taking it.
I know how wonderful it would be to find someone whom you can share same sentiments with. Who would be equally sweet as you, esp in the most opportune moments. And having said that, I'm sorry for the times you feel I'm taking you for granted. For not being someone you deserve or who'd be just as loving as you are. We're both aware of our differences and it's one thing that gave me seconds thoughts back then. But funny how I can vividly remember how we first met. How you introduced yourself, which gave me an idea of your personality. You can say I'm judgmental, but somehow I already knew what you've been through when it comes to relationships. But even so, that first meeting also gave me an inkling that "there's something about this person..." and I knew you'd be someone special..
Well I can say you had me at hello.... :)
I'm not writing this just because it's valentine's and I'm supposed to be sweet for the heck of it. lols.. Seriously, we've been together for nearly five months now but like we always say, it's like we've known each other for years.
I may not always say it, but i want you to know how much I appreciate everything you do. For leaving some things behind, which is not easy for you, I know.. :D And for always making me feel that there's nobody else who can love me this way. No one knows what the future holds but for as long as I keep you in my heart, and choose to love you no matter what, I'm never gonna give up on us.
I love you Dhee... So much that not even words can measure or describe how I really feel. So much that it scares me sometimes I have to remind myself to step back a little. But the more I step back, the more risks I'm willing to take each day...
I found out what I've been missing Always on the run I've been looking for someone Now, you're here like you've been before And you know just what I need It took some time for me to see it That...
You give good love to me, baby So good Take this heart of mine into your hands You give good love You give good love to me Never too much, will never be It's never too much Baby, you give good love
Never stopping, I was always searching For that perfect love The kind that girls like me dream of Now, you're here like you've been before And you know just what I need It took some time for me to see it That...
Now, I--I can stop looking around It's not what this love's all about Our love is here to stay, to stay Baby, you give good love
You give good love to me Never too much, will never be So good Take this heart of mine into your hands You give good love to me You give good love to me Never too much, will never be It's never, never too much No, no, no, no, no You give good love
You give good love, honey You give good love, baby You give good love, darling You give, you give, give me
Ok, so last day of my 5 day-sick leave. I kinda miss working, on the third to fourth day of my leave I was really bored having to stay in the house the whole day. But now I'm not sure if I'm ready to go back to work. I still don't know if I could get it thru at least till christmas. All I know is I can't afford to lose a job right now. Sure I can easily find another one, but the thought of having to go through those days when you don't wanna look for another job till you're totally broke, and going through the same process again (another training, new environment, new set of friends) that, I don't think I could bear.
Makes me realize I still haven't gotten over my fear of moving forward. I have this attitude that when I feel secured and everything seems normal, I tend to stay in that comfort zone, in fear of even just a slightest touch could possibly break the wall, and worse see it all crashing down on me. Oh well, for the last few hours I was busy browsing some sites while watching and listening to almost every song I could find in youtube. And here I am now, making non sense. Well good thing coz I haven't been able to update this page coz for a while I kind of lost the urge to write.
Anyway, since I mentioned something about fear, I remembered when someone asked me of my fear to commit. Oh, and for the record, I don't remember saying I'm afraid of commitment or doing something that would prove otherwise. I guess it's more of fear that I might not be able to stay firm with my decisions or fear that everything might become unworthy in the end. And being the kind of person that I am, I think long and hard before doing anything. I can't imagine how things would go if life's uncertainties would muddle through mine. For that sense, I know I'm quite selfish. But hey, that's my prerogative.
But just when you thought everything's fine and that everything seems to go as planned, you'd find yourself... trapped. It's like you're in a virtual game you yourself created and you suddenly forgot the rules. Could it be because I only have my period? lols.. Or is it for real? If not, why am I drawn to her? What does my going to her place mean? Well this may sound stupid, but for one, I wanted to make her feel guilty that I had to be the one to do it, considering I wasn't feeling well and that it should've been the other way around. But deep down, I wanted to surprise her. And it felt good even when she found it 'surprising' in an odd way.
But to make things clear, and to avoid myself from sounding stupid, it's not that I'm expecting neither is she obliged to do anything. I just wish she'd stop the talking and just do the things she said she would. For God's sake, we're in exactly the same boat.. I may not admit I'm straight, and I may be inexperienced. But you're also a girl and you should know what it's like whenever a guy would express his 'undying' love. You should know better, you've been in that road before and I haven't. But honestly, it gives me chills whenever a guy or anybody for that matter, would act as if someone would actually mean the world to them. So please, don't make me feel like you're one of them.
Anyway, I don't wanna go overboard. It only saddens me coz lately it seems I had a change of heart. And I almost convinced myself to give it a try, that it could possibly work out.. Before I wouldn't say a thing whenever she'd ask what to do so there could be "us" only because it's not for me to say it. One thing I don't wanna make her feel is that she's forced to do something I didn't even ask her to do. It came to a point where we talked, for several instances, and I told her to just stop. But she doesn't want to. Telling me to just let her love me.. And then she started doing and saying things to make me believe what she's been wanting me to. Then i got sick, being a 'joker' I know she is, she said she would visit me for 5 days while I'm on-leave. Fuck of course who am I to believe but I kept thinking, even just for one day maybe i'd be happy. The day she was supposed to go to our house for a purpose (since I asked for a favor) didn't happen because of some sort of drastic weather changes. lols.. And just earlier she was asking if she could go here. Why bother asking? She said maybe I might not want to see her.. Cool... What if I do? And isn't it just the same as before when I used to push her away and she would keep trying? I guess the catch here is, whether or not I'm starting to fall, being the cold-hearted person that I am, I sure will let you love me but I won't let me play games..
I'm not the type who'd patiently read every single e-mail I receive especially if it's forwarded. But I'm glad I didn't delete this and took a chance to look at it. This instantly changed some of my views about Death. I know my faith is intact but I must admit I would sometimes wonder what really lies after death, or if there really is life after death...
"The greatest tragedy of life is not death,
but what dies inside of us while we live." -- Norman Cousins
~DEATH~ WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLAIN IT... A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to
Leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side." Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." "You don't know? You, a Christian man, Do not know what is on the other side?"
The doctor was holding the handle of the door; On the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, And as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room And leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, And when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, But I do know one thing... I know my Master is there and that is enough."
I'm not the easiest person to love I'm often the one who lets things go unresolved
Yet you choose to be On the side of me On the side of me Yet you choose to be on the side of me On the side of me
I'm not too proud of some things I've done in my life The skeletons in my closet Are too big for me to hide
Yet you choose to be On the side of me On the side of me Blessed Charity You're on the side of me On the side of me
Everyone needs a friend to hold When it's cold outside And there's no place to go Everyone needs a friend to hold All alone I cried There was no place to go I remember when nobody cared But you
I'm not the easiest person to love But you, you've opened your heart to show me what I'm worth
'Cause you choose to be On the side of me On the side of me What a mystery You're on the side of me On the side of me
Everyone needs a friend to hold When it's cold outside And there's no place to go Everyone needs a friend to hold All alone I cried There was no place to go
I remember when nobody cared Nobody cared But you...
Yeah you choose to be On the side of me On the side of me
APT Entertainment, Seventoon and Imaginary Friends (no connection to IFS Singapore whatsoever) is producing a full-length animated feature based on the legendary princess. The film is set for release in June 18, 2008 (Philippines) It will star Regine Velasquez in the lead role of Princess Urduja. (source: wikipedia) _ _ _ _ _
I decided to put this poster made by Aria instead of the original one which I think doesn't have the image of the animated character or even Regine. She's got me mesmerized in this photo.
I can't wait to see this movie, even if I'd only get to hear her voice.. lol
Poster courtesy of Aria Prod. Watch the trailer in youtube by 1inheart
what a bad day. our dog, Liam, just died this morning. I was awaken by that bad news from a neighbor that he was hit by a car. It was so sudden and I didn't think I was gonna cry for a dog. But Liam was so special, he was like a part of our family. Of course we have had several pets before, especially when we were kids. But I have to say he's the closest to us. He brought so much joy and laughter, and it felt like having him was like having the same responsibility as that of any relationship. They say if you wanna become a good parent, get a pet- that's so true. I remember how hard it was when he was growing up. We would try to always keep him inside the house since he always wanna go back to our neighbor who gave him to us. It was also of course a little costly since we, esp my sister, always buy dog foods and stuffs. We even sometimes allow him to sleep in our bed. Owning a pet is pretty much like having a child that you have to take good care of, I say to myself. There was even a time when he just disappeared for the whole day. My brother's work that time was graveyard so he leaves the house at 2 in the morning. Most of the time he'd take a walk since there's no tricycle during that time. He was already near the gate of our village when Liam suddenly appeared and seemed so relieved and excited that he saw my brother. I remember when my newborn-niece got home for the very first time, we noticed that Liam got jealous because of so much attention that we're giving my niece. You'd know if he has tantrums if you go near him and he would stay away from you. He can sometimes be so moody and sullenly aloof if he wants to. But he can also be sweet and has a tendency to seek for so much attention. There are times when he wouldn't eat what you give him, you have to literally put the food into his mouth. Sigh, I could go on and on, there's so much to say about our dog who became so special to us. I have to believe that a dog can also be a man's best friend. Maybe I'm just getting emotional but I don't know, something that involves few friends is happening lately that makes me wanna believe in that saying even more. Anyway, it's a quite different topic that I might post some other day. Bye!
It's 2 am and i just finished watching The Bucket List. It's been quite a while since I last saw a movie that really moved me deeply. It may appear to be a simple yet brilliant movie played by two of the equally brilliant actors, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. And whenever I get to see a good movie I just have to go ahead put it in writing and make a review of it. However as i was watching it, it somehow made me realize a lot of things. Particularly life in general.
All of us has this 'bucket' that we need to fill in with things we believe that measure life. We wanna be able to experience just about anything. We may want to do different things individually, yet there is but one place it all lead us to- JOY.
I always say to myself, I don't wanna die without knowing my purpose. But are we all destined to know that? A lot of people die never realizing what they lived for and what truly measured their lives. In this movie, knowing that they're both counting the final days of their lives, Carter asked Edward two questions:
Have you found joy in your heart? Has your life brought joy to others?
In most situations, we may find it dumb to even care about it. Why give a fuck if we know we got all the time in the world? I guess because true enough, when you face the finals days of your life, it's all that would really matter.
In my life, there are a lot of things I regret I did. And some I keep doing like i've never learned from them. But if you come to think of it, it's better to regret on things you did, than to look back and regret on things you wished you did while you still had a chance.
Some may not have joys in their lives at the moment, but who knows along the way, by being brave enough to just do the things we want to do, we may figure it out before we finally kick the bucket. For all we know, we can find the joy in things we dare to do, no matter how big or small it is.
So let me end this by scribbling things i wanna include in my Bucket List and you may also wanna do the same. I guess the bottom line of it is we all wanna end up like how Carter and Edward did in the movie, when they closed their eyes, their hearts were opened.
my bucket list: -get a tattoo -live independently -end a relationship/friendship that's no longer healthy -reunite with old friends -find me a man! -go to orphanage -have a kid -learn an instrument -walk around the house naked (i always do this. but only when i'm alone :d) -kiss a total stranger -laugh till i cry -bungee jump -go to el nido -write a novel -dance in the rain with someone -tell my parents i love them -make love under the stars
