If My Life Were A Song
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1. fave song at the moment

*The Art of Letting Go

2. LSS (last song syndrome)

*Sige by Six Cycle Mind

3. song that reminds you of your bestfriend
wala eh

*White Flag for Miel, She Will Be Loved for Miel and Chelly (and they were loved, buti pa sila!)

4. song that just makes you wanna dance

*Move Your Body and Dip It Low

5. cheesiest love song that makes you
wanna throw up?

*Mr. Dreamboy; Boy ni Timmy Cruz and the likes na mga taglish...eeeyoooowww

6. song that you want to revive if ever
you're a singer:

*Crazy for You; I Honestly Love You

7. old song (circa50-70's) that you really
like

*The Nearness of You; End of the World; You by Carpenters

8. your fave song that when your friends
hear it, it'll remind them of you?

* haha, Scandalous and Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin; Love's Divine by Seal

9. your "angsty" song

*You Ought to Know; Vindicated; Are You Happy Now? by Michelle Branch

10. song that reminds you of the person
you like

*Biglaan and My Immortal

11. fave acoustic song

*Tanggap ko and Nasaan by Nyoy Volante

12. fave remake

*currently and Pag-Ibig Kong Ito by Moonstar 88, 'If the Feeling is Gone by Kyla; 'Til My Heartaches End by Arnee

13. hatest remake

*Take My Breath Away by Jessica Simpson

14. song that you like as your celphone
ringtone

*Karma by Alicia Keys; 214 by Rivermaya; Rescue by Uncle Kracker

15. your videoke song

* I Will Survive; Killing Me Softly; You; How Did You Know; If I'm Not In Love; To Love Again; I Remember the Boy and Friend of Mine

16. song that you like to listen whenever
you're in an "inuman" session

*Mga Kantang Sawi! Bring on the Heartache mga 'pre!!!

17. fave song from a movie

*Looking Through the Eyes of Love from Ice Castles; Bring Me to Life and My Immortal from Dare Devil; Dream of Me from Spiderman2; and that Before Sunset song na hindi namin ma download! arrggh!

18. fave harana song

*The Way You Look At Me by Christian Bautista; Be My Lady (hehe, uyy memories!)

19. fave rock song

*Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain; Angels or Devils and Somewhere in the Middle by Dishwalla ; My Sacrifice and With Arms Wide Open by Creed; You're a God by Vertical Horizon; Iris by Goo Goo Dolls; I Want You and Never Say Goodbye by Bon Jovi (aba!! mahilig pala ako sa metal!)

20. fave pop song

*Where is the Love? by Black Eyed Peas; Can We Still be Friends by Mandy Moore; Someday We'll Know

21. fave theme song from a cartoon

*hmm theme from Fushiigi Yugii
and Voltes V!

22. fave teleserye theme song

*Broken Vow and Ni Yao Di Ai from Meteor Garden; Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin from Lovers and Paris and the theme from Endless Love

22. fave theme song from a tv program

*Theme from Gilmore Girls and Dawson's Creek

23. fave "sawi" song

*Separated by Usher; Until I Get Over You by Christina MIlian; The Hardest Day by the Corrs; The Art of Letting Go; Letting Go by Sozzi; I Don't Want to Be Your Friend by Nina; 'Til My Heartaches End; If the Feeling Is Gone; Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin; Torete; Biglaan; Tanggap Ko

24. fave non-sense song

*Chocolate

25. fave song to play

*Taga pakinig lang at taga palakpak!

26. song/s that you dedicate to yourself:

*Beautiful by Christina Aguilera (I am beautiful, no matter what they say, words can't bring me down);

*Angel by Sarah M; (in the arms of an angel may you find some comfort here);

*Lost in Space by Lighthouse Family (I'll never lose my faith in you God!);

*Stitches and Burns by Fra Lippo Lippi (coming to terms with stitches and burns and learning to fly again!)

*Through the Rain by Mariah Carey (everytime I feel afraid, I hold tighter to my faith...)

*The Warrior Is A Child
(they don't know that I come running home when I fall down..)

*Wildflower
(she's faced the hardest times you could imagine...)

*Goodbye Girl
(all your life you've waited for love to come and stay)

Angel's LSS: Someday We'll Know
24/7 Reading List: Dianetics
Silverscreen Pick: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Differential Diagnosis: Bliss

My Split Apart
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Plato once wrote that everyone has a split apart. The other half of you that you spend your whole life trying to find or waiting to arrive. I just hope he finds me, and soon. Here's a song:

wherever you are
By: south border


i love to see the ocean's beauty
and the moon that shines above
alone in the sand looking at the stars
wishing someday i would find true love

would it be nice to see the morning
with the one you love the most
would it be nice to say goodnight
to the one you hold so close to your heart

to your heart

the wind that blows the dove
is the wind that blows my love
hope it'll find it's way to you
wherever you are

i love to sit in fields of green
looking deeply through the sky
watching birds as they fly by
hoping someday fate will bring me true love

would it be nice to hold someone
so dear near your heart
would it be nice to hear those words
i love you from the one that you love

that you love

the wind that blows the dove
is the wind that blows my love
hope it'll find it's way to you
wherever you are

[instrumental]

the wind that blows the dove
is the wind that blows my love
hope it'll find it's way to you
wherever you are

i'd love to see myself one day
in the arms of someone
who will share her life with me selflessly
someday, you will find your way to me

oh... yeah... yeah...

the wind that blows the dove
is the wind that blows my love
hope it'll find it's way to you
wherever, wherever you are

the wind that blows the dove
is the wind that blows my love
hope it'll find it's way to you
wherever you are

wherever you are

*** my ideal man****

someone who commands my respect, who
is sensitive but honest enough to admit to
his imperfections without hiding behind his
own insecurity at my expense. who would
see me and love me as I am, and not someone he’d
try to make perfect. who would
strip away my childishness and bring out the
woman and the passionate lover in me. who is not
afraid to tell me when i'm wrong, but would not
leave me in the middle of the fight when I am right.


Angel's LSS: The Art of Letting Go
Differential Diagnosis: musing

After A While
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After a while, you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul.
And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and
company doesn't mean security.

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't
contracts and presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats with your
head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an
adult not the grief of a child.

And you begin to build all your roads on today
for tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns
if you get too much.

So plant your own garden and decorate your own
soul instead of waiting for someone to give you
flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong.
And you really do have worth.

AFTER "AFTER A WHILE"

After 'after a while'
You want to hold a hand not to chain a soul but
to enjoy its company,
and you want someone's lips to kiss,
not because you are lonely but because you are
happy, and you want to give presents
and you want to make promises.

After 'after a while'
You begin to accept your defeats like an adult,
but like a child, will want someone to listen
and care,
and you want someone who will build roads with
you today so maybe you can pave the way for your
future together.

After 'after a while'
You want someone's sunshine and warmth,
but also accept the rain and the cold,
and you want to give flowers picked from your
own garden.

And when your garden is picture perfect,
you want it to be more than a picture
even if it means having to be imperfect
because you want someone in it to stay and to
live.
Then you'll see that there is
such a thing as love...
and that you were made to live in someone else's
garden...
and you'll know that there is more to life than
yourself.

AND NOW...
You realize that no matter how tightly you hold,
if you're meant to let go, you can
And then you will understand that love
gives you reasons to understand
even the most complicated situations
And you will grow older believing that just
because you have convictions
doesn't mean you're always right

You will remember lips because of the smiles
that made your day,
the words that touched your soul, not only
because of the sweet kisses
And as you graciously accept defeat and absorb
the meaning of lessons
learned,
You feel that you are finally being the person
you never thought you'd be

So, armed with courage, strength and confidence,
you will face the world
head on...
With or without an army behind you
Because you know your worth and that alone is an
armor

With more heartbreaks you will cry
But after every heartache, you will rise

Life is a garden ... it takes long to make it
beautiful. But belive me, it's always worth the wait..

** I heard mass at noontime today, and it something that really made me happy. I don't do it out of obligation, but because I want to, and it's something I feel good doing.


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Angel's LSS: I Wanna Be With You by Mandy Moore
24/7 Reading List: My food diary
Differential Diagnosis: geisha obsessed

Dared to Move
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I am always doing things I can't do; that's how I get to do them.-Pablo Picasso


Recently, I've been dared to do things I always thought as outside of my comfort levels...simple things like hammering nails in my apartment to hang curtains, to figuring out how to post pics in my blog...trivial things really...but they mean a lot.

There's a song by Switchfoot aptly titled "Dare You to Move" and that is exactly how I would sum up this week's experiences. I have been dared to move---to act and react swiftly and positively--by different circumstances and people I have encountered.

For one, going to Church everyday was a step in the right direction. I had been meaning to get back into the habit for the longest time, but somehow I always conjured fancy excuses...too lazy, too tired, too busy, too caught up on something or someone.

It was a re-evaluation of my spirituality and up to what extent I was compromising my being a Christian to fit in---or, serve my own selfish motives--ahhh it took a while for me to realize that my moral dilemmas were always brought about by my stubborness...that I merely wanted to do what I wanted and come up with an alibi.

In the end, it boils down to a choice: life-giving water or all consuming fire. I'm not even talking about heaven or hell, but merely living a life I can be proud of.

I am happy and content in all circumstances and I thank God for always showing me the right path.


Angel's LSS: She's the One
24/7 Reading List: How to upload photos
Silverscreen Pick: my screensaver of Japanese thingies
Differential Diagnosis: fiery red pepper

Dance With Abandon
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I saw "Shall We Dance" with my officemate Johanna last night, and we truly enjoyed it.

More than a story about dancing, its a take on how people should not be ashamed to actually want to be
happier...to add just a lil hint of color in what
seems to be an already perfectly organized life.

For John Clark (Richard Gere), life is a predictable, mundane routine. In the morning, he takes an early commute to work, spends the day dealing with wills and estates in his downtown office and then rides the train back home. There, between taking care of their
teens and juggling busy evening schedules, he and his loving, but similarly pre-occupied wife, Beverly (Susan Sarandon) barely have time to tango.

Then one evening, John spies a forlorn face staring out of a dance studio window that overlooks the tracks. When he notices the somber Paulina (Jennifer Lopez) standing there night after night, he finally hops off at
the stop and signs up for dance lessons in hopes of meeting her.

Unfortunately, he soon discovers the ballroom instructor for the beginners class is the much more mature Miss Mitzi (Anita Gillette). As owner of the studio, she has seen more than a few guys with two left feet try to soft-shoe their way into Paulina's embrace. It's taken a toll on the proprietor who buoys
up her resolve before each class by nipping into a little flask she keeps hidden on the wall.

John finds his classmates equally disappointing. Rather robust and timid, Vern (Omar Miller) hopes dancing will help him shed a few pounds before he and his fiancee'
get married. Chic (Bobby Cannaval), on the other hand, is a woman-hungry bachelor who thinks good dancers are better in bed.

However, without any females in the class, the men are resigned to dancing with broom handles, imaginary partners and even each other.

John keeps his eye on Paulina as she teaches the more advanced dance class in the next room, until he realizes he loves ballroom dancing and enjoys the
camaraderie growing between himself and his fellow students. Still, he can't bring himself to tell his wife about his newfound interest. As a result, he has to keep things hush-hush when he is invited to enter an amateur competition with a sequin-loving dancer (Lisa
Ann Walter) who hangs out at the studio.

John's wandering eyes and hesitancy to be open with his wife are also troublesome. Fortunately, as this overworked lawyer waltzes his way from one class to the next, he begins to appreciate the value of a
compatible partner.

Rather than two-stepping his way out of his marriage, John learns that to rekindle the passion sometimes all you need to do is ask, "Shall We Dance?"

***
What I appreciate most about this movie is its simplicity. It doesn't try to complicate things by exploring too deeply on conflicts in human relationships. It made me take a long, hard look at myself--I dance too, (and with abandon may I add) and it certainly made me happier and more confident. I look forward to jam classes at the gym and sometimes deliberately go just to release stress or tension.

I particularly admired Beverly's character and wish that I could be that kind of woman--overall mom, wife, friend and boss.

More importantly, I'm still praying for that kind of romance...oh yeah, I do hope my Prince can dance.

Angel's LSS: Same Ground by Kitchie Nadal
Silverscreen Pick: Shall We Dance
Differential Diagnosis: Dancing