The BIG Jams!

I have been a music lover all my life...from Beethoven to Paramore...I love 'em all...This week, I have been uploading adult alternatives to my IPOD...and it gives me the same chill moment like a ballad song would...so I’m giving here a tribute to 10 songs i really like in my Big Jams...
1. What About Now by Chris Daughtry - I have been a Daughtry fan since his IDOL days, a friend of mine loved his "HOME", while I go gaga over this one….
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?...
What About Now has its good moments. It is hedging the line between alternative and hard rock music. It does what it needs to do, and very little more. That's why its number ONE on my list.

2. Afterglow by INXS - This is included in the post-Hutchence album - SWITCH.
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Though the focal point of this rock band is melodic rock, new wave and combined funk...it was really the soulful voice of Michael Hutchence which carried the group to stardom. The new lead vocals won from the ROCKSTAR competition and much to my surprise, this song has soft keys in it. It’s like a romantic song with a little twist of rock. INXS just proved us that they are still a top band to beat.

3. In the Sun by Michael Stipe - REM's frontman Michael Stipe belted this song with so much force with the help of Coldplay's Chris Martin.
I picture you in the sun wondering what went wrong
And falling down on your knees asking for sympathy
And being caught in between all you wish for and all you seen
And trying to find anything you can feel that you can believe in
May God's love be with you
Always
A great song with powerful voices of Stipe and Martin. I would say that Stipe even gave a better rendetion than its original singer Joseph Arthur. The song continues to revel more each time you listen to it. Im proud to have this song!

4. Never Gonna Be Alone by Nickelback - This song was given to me thru email by a "friend", maybe that’s the reason why I have included this in my list.
Time, is going by, so much faster than I,
And I'm starting to regret not spending all of here with you.
Now I'm, wondering why, I've kept this bottled inside,
So I'm starting to regret not selling all of it to you.
So if I haven't yet, I've gotta let you know...
I am more of a lyric than melody listener. I dont know why it was sent to me, but I guess between the lyrics lie his true feelings? Argghhh, am i dreaming again?

5. Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon - You may find this song explaining your feelings for someone with the things he says to you…
He's everything you want, he's everything you need,
He's everything inside of you that you wish you could be,
He says all the right things, at exactly the right time,
but he means nothing to you and you don't know why..."
These little words can describe everything about how he affects your life, and how his words mean a lot to you. I know that the first time I heard the words it really made me feel and think the words being said. It is a definitely a great song to listen to...either in the car, at home, or anywhere you please. Everyone should at least listen to it once to see how you feel about it.

6. Angels or Devils by Dishwalla - From "Smallville" to "Judyville", thats how far this song travelled.
I can see the pain in you
and I can see the love in you
but fighting all the demons will take time
it will take time
My friend Kirk loves this song too, and its already part of our BOOZE nights...the memories that go along with this song is forever embedded in our hearts…

7. Tonight by FM Static – This song is a power ballad in the vein of alternative genre.
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
and know the stars are
holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you tonight
I do remember you tonight. This is the song that will remind you of how sweet it is to have someone to hold at night. Thanks to my niece Mai2x who introduced this song to me.

8. Colorblind by Counting Crows – I love the rough feel of this song. This is just a repeating song, but a really good one.
I am ready
I am ready
I am ready
I am fine
I am covered in skin
No one gets to come in
Pull me out from inside
I am folded and unfolded and unfolding
I am colorblind
It’s a nice song to listen to when you are just about to go to bed, not to mention that Counting Crows is one of my favorite bands since the ‘80s…

9. When Im Gone by 3 Doors Down – Definitely a lovesong is hiding behind the lyrics.
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one
You wanted me to be
A nice song to dedicate to someone whom you cant live without with, but not too cheesy to listen to. Three Doors Down have other great songs and its not surprising that they have topped the charts.

10. Always Be My Baby by David Cook – Oh Im sorry I had to include David Cook, I have listened to his Analog album, and the songs after this winning piece, but sad to say, Im still hooked to this one until now.
You'll always be a part of me
I'm a part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
David Cook’s version of this song lets us forget Mariah Carey. David Cook, you will always be my baby!

This crazy thing called.....................SHIT!

My out-of-town vacations are always well planned. Prior to my booking, I have already confirmed schedules of the people I plan to meet, set them up to fit my itinerary. For my latest Manila trip, it was already planned months before, and I have been calling each one of my friends to set up "appointments" with them. I had to make sure that I had ample time allotted for each group so that my trip would be full - (read: no dull moment)..that's why, I had a longer break this time, I booked for 5 days in my favorite hotel. Made sure I got the first flight in, and the last flight out to maximize my time.

My first day was a surprise, Yman - my best-friend for 5 years met me up earlier than scheduled. He went to my hotel at 3pm when we were supposed to meet after dinner. So we went to the nearest mall and bought us some booze...Tequila Cuervo Gold...We drank it while we waited for others...Came Justin around dinner time, followed by Ping...

After the bottle of tequila, we bought Red Horse for "washing"...I didnt drink much of the beer though since I promised myself to slow down on it this 2009...( belly problems...u know) We then went to a bar called Socialites down Remedios st...we just had few bottles there and coffee ( Yman was wasted at this time)...then we went to Chowking for some hot noodles...that was it for my first night..great company and great time...

My second day was mixed up...Maya who was supposed to stay with me for the night ( and which was supposed to be just a night of catching up with her) cancelled and told me she'd come the next day, so since I had no other plans for the day, I decided to see people at my head office...there we planned to go out and of course had to ask the very person I was so excited to see and hang out with. He said yes to my invitation, in fact, he even told me that he didnt file for an overtime which was like saying " see, Im doing this for you.."...the plan was set, we were to meet at TopGrill just located at the back of the building where our head office was....I was with Keren for dinner then we just waited for others to follow. Viel was the first one to arrive, then followed by Karl and Majid...This Majid guy is a lifesaver for me, he was funny...and just the right person to be with when tension rises up. The night passed by without me noticing "his" absence when he texted and confirmed that he cant really come for shit reasons...Of course, I got hurt deep inside, but I didnt show it since the people I was with that time are new acquaintances....In fact, I was convincing myself that it wasnt planned at all and I shouldnt be expecting anything coz my schedule with him was really Friday...I had great company that night, signing in to my hotel at 330am...

Then third day came, the biggest day for me...I waited for Maya who took forever to arrive. I didnt confirm anymore who was coming or not coz I really expected that this was already set even before I came to Manila. Maya arrived at 4pm, then we hurriedly went to the Head Office...the same people I was with last night confirmed attendance, then while waiting for others to wrap up their respective errands at the office, I learned that "he" had other plans....This really got me...He knew that I was there to see him and I made it known to him. In fact, in one of our talks prior to my trip, he also told me that he was excited to see me...I didnt have the guts to ask him again, so I gave him the cold shoulder..( I guess, thats just how women reacts when disappointed)This was another equally great night for me, we had tequila, lambanog ( local booze) and beer...We just hung out in my hotel room...The last person to follow was Sir Chris, "his" supervisor....that was when I thought maybe, Sir Chris could convince him to come over....but he wasnt answering the calls. I then thought, what the heck, I should pester him now while I am still under the influence of the booze ( excuses! excuses! excuses!)...To my dismay, he was rejecting all my calls....and then he texted me hurtful words..telling me that I dont have the right to get angry at him sicne he already gave his explanation on the first night he didnt show up....and it puzzled me...Why did he react that way? Why was he so angry at me? And what did I say to make him say that?

With the disappointment and hurt all combined, I broke down....really broke down. I had to cry in the restroom since my bed was crowded with people...and most of them were already sleeping...I had the chance to talk to Majid and Maya one after the other, but still it didnt answer the nagging questions in my mind. Who did he talk to while I was there and told him that I said so many bad things about him? And why didnt he confront me earlier? Why took the risk of losing everything and timed it when I was there to visit him? God, I was ont he verge of going wherever he was at that moment....just to slap him hard...but hey, I got me thinking, who does he think he is anyway?

I never slept at all...morning came and I woke everybody up, asking them if they have talked to "him" by chance and told him anything that could make him react that way...everybody denied everything..and I believed them...there's only one person in my mind who I know she is capable of doing it to me...and while talking to Karl about it, the picture was getting clearer. I couldnt understand why people go such lengths of putting down others just not to be outshone...I know they are close, and I know the girl always get jealous when Im getting close to "her" friends...in fact, she wants everything that I have, she wants everything that I give to other people. Thats how envious she is...I got close to her friends than she ever was and that she couldnt take, so what she does and create conflicts between people. And this was a classic example of how mean she could be...Of course, Im still hurt, not by him but by her also...They have topped with sadness the great vacation that I had...and all i could do is charge it to experience.

One thing I learned though is that the world is still so big for me, there are far greater people than the people I admire...they are just waiting for me to say "hi" to them..and Im so blessed to having met these new friends in my life...They make me laugh, they make life so beautiful....Im sure we will have more fun in the coming days...and I hope it will be here where I live...God Bless Karl, Maya, Keren, Viel, Chris, Glady, Sherwin, Yman, Ping, Justin, Aleli and Majid...I love you guys!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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God Give Us eyes this Christmas
To see the Christmas Star.
And give us ears to hear the song
of angels from afar

And, with our eyes and ears attuned
for a message from above,
Let "Christmas Angels" speak to us
of hope and faith and love

Hope to light our pathway
When the way ahead is dark,
Hope to sing through stormy days,
with the sweetness of the lark

Faith to trust in things unseen
and know beyond all seeing
That it is in our Fathers love
We live and have our being

And love to break down barriers
of color, race and creed,
Love to see and understand
and help all those in need.

Amen

Tribute To Friends

True friendship is about putting your feet up and knowing that someone is there to bail you out when the world might walk out on you. Besides, as a support system in today's hectic world, friends are the most reliable sources for social, intellectual and creative stimulations.

In the present fast pace age of nuclear families where people have little time to spend with each other, friends have become indispensable. Then there are times when we find it tough to discuss matters with our family members or even with our spouses ( for Kristine's case) it is on occasions such as these that friends come to our support. They guide us and become our pillar of strength when we need them most. And the best part is we don't really need to put things in words when communicating issues to our best friends. Most often friends understand us, just by looking at us or hearing our voice. This heart-to-heart bonding is what makes friendship so exclusive, setting it apart from all other relationships.

I always miss these girls....

i can only imagine by zach

Mixed Lyrics, Mixed Emotions

I am unwritten, can't read my mind,
I'm undefined I'm just beginning,
the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned

Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it

There's nothing good about goodbye
Just say goodbye

If I cut you down to a thing I can use,
I fear there will be nothing good left of you.

I just wanna be alone tonight
I just wanna take a little breather
Cause lately all we do is fight
And every time it cuts me deeper

The bed I'm lying in is getting colder
Wish I never would've said it's over
And I can't pretend... I won't think about you when I'm older
Cause we never really had our closure

We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain
But lovers always come and lovers always go
And no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Walking away

Everything I know, and anywhere I go
It gets hard but it won't take away my love
And when the last one falls
When it's all said and done
It gets hard but it wont take away my love

Thank you for all you've done
Forgive all your mistakes
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To hear your voice again
Sometimes I want to call you but I know you won't be there

If I don’t need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don’t need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you’re not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you’re not for me then why do I dream of you as my life?

I know you feel helpless now and
I know you feel alone
That's the same road, the same road that I am on

I'm alive but I'm alone,
Part of me is fighting this
But part of me is gone

Today is where my book begins
The rest is still unwritten

what about LOVE?