cheeky grin

just to show my kababawan when it comes to happiness and what makes my day:

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in an email kasi nagpaparamdam:

kahlan: smile! have a great week ahead...
shoe shine: or a cheeky grin! you, too!
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yeah, he knows me better than i expected... hahaha

a true soulmate

got this from my friendster bulletin and thught that this deserves a place n my blog. haven't finished reading this but the first few lines caught me.... and maybe, just maybe, i'm posting because i do believe in soulmates...

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Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around.

You tell them things that you've never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more.

You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown atyou.

When something wonderful happens, you can't wait to tell them about it ,knowing they will share in your excitement.

They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself.

Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you upand show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful.

There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around.

You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are.

The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever.

Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it's like being young again. Colors seem brighter and more brilliant.

Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn't exist at all.

A phone call or two during the day helps to get youthrough a long day's work and always brings a smile to your face.

In their presence, there's no need for continuous conversation, but you find you're quite content in just having them nearby.

Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you.

You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon.

You open your heart knowing that there's a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible.

You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that's so real it scares you.

You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end.

Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.

psalm 140*

when i opened my Bible today, my eyes fell on this passage:

Deliver me, Lord, from the wicked;
preserve me from the violent,
From those who plan evil in their hearts,
who stir up conflicts every day,
who sharpen their tongues like serpents,
venom of asps upon their lips.

Keep me, Lord, from the clutches of the wicked;
preserve me from the violent,
who plot to trip me up.
The arrogant have set a trap for me;
villains have spread a net,
laid snares for me by the wayside.

I say to the Lord: You are my God;
listen, Lord, to the words of my prayer.
My revered Lord, my strong helper,
my helmet on the day of battle,
Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked;
do not let their plots succeed.
Around me they raise their proud heads;
may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.
May God rain burning coals upon them,
cast them into the grave never more to rise.

Slanderers will not survive on earth;
evil will quickly entrap the violent.
For I know the Lord will secure
justice for the needy, their rights for the poor.
Then the just will give thanks to your name;
the upright will dwell in your presence.

defying gravity

this is what i feel today. if only i have the courage to do this, I WILL!

(From Wicked)

You can still be with the Wizard

What you've worked and waited for

You can have all you ever wanted

But I don't want it - No - I can't want it
Anymore

Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes: and leap!

It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you can't pull me down!

Can't I make you understand?

You're having delusions of grandeur

I'm through accepting limits
'Cuz someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I'll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's loveIt comes at much too high a cost!

I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
And you can't pull me down

I really hope you get it

And you don't live to regret it

I hope you're happy in the end

I hope you're happy, my friend

So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately:

"Ev'ryone deserves the chance to fly!"

And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who'd ground me
Take a message back from me

Tell them how I am
Defying gravity
I'm flying high
Defying gravity
And soon I'll match them in renown
And nobody in all of Oz
No Wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down!


*i wanna cry,
i wanna scream,
i wanna punch someone,
i wanna bang the wall.

i just wanna forget
and be in bliss

like when you make love
hard and pass out
and you don't remember
anything else...

and if it's gonna be forever
(like amnesia)
maybe better so*

sh*t!

a fallen star said

stardust's definition of love

yvaine, a fallen star, said:

You know when I said I knew little about love? That wasn't true. I know a lot about love. I've seen it, centuries and centuries of it, and it was the only thing that made watching your world bearable. All those wars. Pain, lies, hate... It made me want to turn away and never look down again. But when I see the way that mankind loves... You could search to the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful. So yes, I know that love is unconditional. But I also know that it can be unpredictable, unexpected, uncontrollable, unbearable and strangely easy to mistake for loathing, and... What I'm trying to say, Tristan is... I think I love you. Is this love, Tristan? I never imagined I'd know it for myself. My heart... It feels like my chest can barely contain it. Like it's trying to escape because it doesn't belong to me any more. It belongs to you. And if you wanted it, I'd wish for nothing in exchange - no gifts. No goods. No demonstrations of devotion. Nothing but knowing you loved me too. Just your heart, in exchange for mine.

bloopers

last night...

to waiter: "boss, meron ba kayo nung Ysabella chicken? (referring to the chicken special of Judy Ann)"

waiter: "aaah! sorry mam... wala po kami nun dito... chicken bacolod po ito... sa chicken inasal po yung Ysabella chicken."

oops! wow, mali!

answer to gma's comment

on one of gma's travel in sydney during the apec meet, she commented on the fences along the road and where it was probably bought. my answer to her question is probably similar to this:

friends, weddings and babies

friends, weddings and babies!

i can't help but notice that everybody's either getting married, expecting a baby, or had a baby! i guess we're at that age where people is moving on to the next stage of their lives (while i'm still stuck here, boyfriendless forever hehehe).

my college friend, who's a guy, told me a couple of days back that he already asked his girlfriend (also a very good of mine) to marry him. and yesterday, i talked to the girl and allowed her to tell me in her own style that they're already engaged with a "matching diamond ring!" i'm so happy for them since they've been together for a long time and i think that it's already time that they tie the knot. i'm so happy because i've seen them "fall in love" on their "first dance" and it was so sweet (as i remember it). and now, they're actually getting hitched! i'm so excited on the wedding because i'd get to wear a dress as i promised both of them that i'd wear a dress. i'd better go shopping for a dress soon! yipee!

and as i was chatting with this friend of mine, i got an sms from an officemate whose wife i also know (because as you can see, our profession is a small community and the wife was my orgmate in college). she had given birth to a baby girl! *congratulations! wishing your baby good health*

at that same time, as i was browsing through some of my friends' blogs, i found out that my friend who got married last year is expecting their first child by the end of this year! i hope the baby's the first one to be born next year in aberdeen so they'll get the one year supply of nappies! *lol*

another college friend also just had her second baby, a girl. she was a tiny little thing and very quiet and doesn't care about the noise around her. so when we visited her, everyone was in an uproar but she was sleeping like an angel. the dad said we might be called upon to be the child's godparents. hmmm i wonder if that's true! hehehe

and! a couple of months back, my brother and his wife had their first kid (my first niece!!!). the baby's so cute and growing very fast. my parents couldn't even stop talking about him. i'm excited to see him come december when i go home for the holidays. i'm going to give him his first mojos! and probably a lot of other baby things, too!

anyway, it seems like we're really approaching this stage in our lives. now, i wonder if i'll be able to catch up with them soon! *laugh out loud*

excess baggage

when it was time for me to come home after a brief stint in cam, i realized that i had plenty of bags to take home. i had two travel bags containing my clothes, books and readings; one backpack and one laptop bag for hand-carries. upon arrival at the airport, i went straight to a kilohan to check how much my excess baggage was and alas! it was 30kg! what the heck! do i still have enough money to pay for that excess?!

......check, check my wallet! (ok, i have enough, thank God...) *laugh out loud*

then, i went straight to the airlines' customer service and asked how much the excess baggage costs (if i can't afford it, then some of my stuff will have to go!). the funny thing was that after i asked my question, she said:

"going where? to the philippines? it's 30pounds per kilo."

wow, she didn't mince words, did she. just by looking at me and my excess baggage, she knows i'm from the philippines. well, pinoys are known for their excess baggages anyway, right? at least i didn't carry any balikbayan boxes! *laugh out loud again*

but in the end, after seeing that i was a student, they let me off the hook and i paid nothing as long as i don't buy anything from the duty free shops to add to my luggage. lucky me!!! *grin*

m&m crispy mints

craving these tiny green and white m&m chocolates

where can i buy you?

if not here, then where?

best things in life

phone calls. flowers. chocolates.
sunshine. rain. rainbows.
green grass. parks. hugs.
kisses. smiles. laughter.
blue skies. Christmas. Christmas trees.
presents. beach. cool water.
hot shower. quiet. hammocks.
colors. friends. dresses.

songs that i love

Just a gentle whisper, told me that you'd gone
Leaving only memories, where did we go wrong?
I couldn't find the words then, so let me say them now
I'm still in love with you

Tell me that you love me, tell me that you care
Tell me that you need me, and I'll be there
I'll be there waiting

I will always love you, I will always stay true
There's no one who loves you like I do
Come to me now
I will never leave you, I will stay here with you
Through the good and bad I will stand true
I'm in love with you

Now we're here together, yesterday has past
Life is just beginning, close to you at last
And I promise to you, I will always be there
I give my all to you

Living life without you is more than I can bear
Hold me close forever
I'll be there.... I'll be there for you

I will always love you, I will always stay true
There's no one who loves you like I do
This I promise...
I will never leave you, I will stay here with you
Through the good and bad I will stand true
Hold me closer...

Our love is forever, holding us together
Nothing in this world can stop us now
Love has found, love has found a way
I'm in love, I'm in love
Yes, I'm in love, with you

My morning starts to shine

With teardrops in my eyes

And here I am alone starting to realize

That my days would be brighter

If I could learn to hide

The feeling that I have for you

Keeps haunting me inside

Then my days begin

With simple thoughts of you

Hoping that tomorrow will be me and you

Sharing dreams with each other

And making them come true

Holding one another, saying all I need is you

But will you say that you love me

And show me that you care

Say when I need you

You will always be there

But if you go and leave me

(Ooh) This I swear is true

My love will always be with you

Now my nights would end

With just one wish, that's you

To hold me in the dark

And help me make it through

'Cause the pain that's inside me

Would simply melt away

If I had you here with me

And promise me you'd stay

songs i want played on my...

at kailan naman kaya yun, ano?!

Baby, Now That I Found You

Baby, now that I've found you
I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you
I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me

Baby, baby, since first we met
I knew in this heart of mine (I wanna tell you)
The love we had could not be bad
Play it right and bide my time

Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you (To let me feel like this)
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
Darling, I just can't let you..... go..

I Will
Beatles

Who knows how long I've loved you
You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you want me to I will
And if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered
I will always feel the same

Love you forever, and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart

And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you
For the things you do endear you to me
Oh, you know I will
I will


Ikaw Lamang
Jaya and Janno Gibbs

Ikaw ang pangakong taglay ng isang bituin
Tanging pangarap, sa Diyos ay hiling
Makapiling sa bawat sandali
Ikaw ang pag-ibig sa araw at gabi
Ikaw ang pag-asang tanglaw sa dilim
Napapawing hirap at pighati

Langit ang buhay sa t’wing ika’y hahagkan
Anong ligaya sa t’wing ika’y mamasdan
Sa piling mo, ang gabi’y tila araw
Ikaw ang pangarap (ikaw), ikaw lamang

Ikaw ang pag-ibig sa araw at gabi
Ikaw ang pag-asang tanglaw sa dilim
Napapawing hirap at pighati