Taking Chances.

Three days before we say goodbye to 2011, and welcome the new year 2012 -- a fresh start, a new beginning, a renewed hope, a better year. Yes, this coming year will be a better one. But I don't want to talk about what is to come, but rather what has gone by -- 2011.

I'll admit, this year wasn't my "A-game"; I've had a fair share of ups and downs [And "downer", and "downest". ] but I survived. I freaking survived all of it! [I maybe over reacting, but hey, this is my blog, so hush!] And I have to thank God for E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. For all the blessings, success, opportunities, happiness, sadness, hurt, pain, trials, rejection.. AS IN EVERYTHING! If it wasn't for Him [And his supercalifragilistic plans] none of these would be possible. He also gave me a bunch of amazing people to help me get through it all. I'd like to thank ALL OF YOU! ♥♥♥

The past year [Yes, I shall start calling it 'The Past."] has taught me a lot of lessons about love, friendship, life in general, and most importantly... chances. I've learned that chances are not only meant to be given to another person, we should also give it ourselves. A chance to be better, to go further, to start over, and to give more. I don't want to go into details, but all I know is that chances shouldn't stop at "second chance".. There should be a third.. fourth.. even a fifth chance. [When the situation calls for it.]

Taking chances also means taking risks. It's a little scary, but as what they say, "You've got to lose some to win some." You'll never know what you're missing if you don't go after what you want. Take that chance. Take the risk. And if things don't turn in your favor, charge it to experience. And while you're at it, try to have a little fun. There's no harm in trying. Neither there is in taking chances.. so go!

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
LIVE TO LAUGH AND TO LOVE.
AND MOST OF ALL, LIVE FOR THE GLORY OF THE LORD.

And with that.. Let's cheer to the new year that's ahead of us!

What do you say to taking chances? What do you say to jumping off the edge? Never knowing is there's solid ground below, or hand to hold, or hell to pay. What do you say?

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! :)

Hey hey! Something 'bout this day that makes me wanna sing this song over and over and OVER again. It's been exactly a year ago.. Haaaaay.. Watch this.

Confessions [Part II]

by: Usher

These are my confessions

Just when I thought I said all I can say

My chick on the side said she got one on the way

These are my confessions

Man I'm grown and I don't know what to do

I guess I gotta give you part 2 of my confessions

If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all

Damn near cried when I got that phone call

I'm so gone and I don't know what to do

But to give you part 2 of my confessions

Now this gon' be the hardest thing I think I ever had to do

Got me talkin' to myself askin' how I'm gon' tell you

'bout that chick on part 1 I told ya'll I was creepin' with, creepin' with

Said she's 3 months pregnant and she's keepin' it

The first thing that came to mind was you

Second thing was how do I know if it's mine and is it true

Third thing was me wishin' that I never did what I did

How I ain't ready for no kid and bye bye to our relationship

These are my confessions

Just when I thought I said all I can say

My chick on the side said she got one on the way

These are my confessions

Man I'm grown and I don't know what to do

I guess I gotta give you part 2 of my confessions

If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all

Damn near cried when I got that phone call

I'm so gone and I don't know what to do

But to give you part 2 of my confessions

Sitting here stuck on stupid tryna figure out

When, what, and how I'mma let this come out of my mouth

Said it ain't gon' be easy

But I need to stop thinkin', contemplatin'

Be a man and get it over with (over with)

I'm ridin' in my whip

Racin' to her place

Talkin' to myself

Preparin' to tell her to her face

She open up the door and didn't want to come near me

I said one second baby

Please hear me

These are my confessions

Just when I thought I said all I can say

My chick on the side said she got one on the way

These are my confessions

Man I'm grown and I don't know what to do

I guess I gotta give you part 2 of my confessions

If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all

Damn near cried when I got that phone call

I'm so gone and I don't know what to do

But to give you part 2 of my confessions

And this by far is the hardest thing I think I've ever had to do

To tell you, the woman I love

That I'm having a baby by a woman that I barely even know

I hope you can accept the fact that I'm man enough to tell you this

And hopefully you'll give me another chance

This ain't about my career

This ain't about my life

It's about us

Please

These are my confessions

Just when I thought I said all I can say

My chick on the side said she got one on the way

These are my confessions

Man I'm grown and I don't know what to do

I guess I gotta give you part 2 of my confessions

If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all

Damn near cried when I got that phone call

I'm so gone and I don't know what to do

But to give you part 2 of my confessions

Be Careful What You Wish For..

♫♪ Christmas shines in the hearts of believers who still feel a child-like surprise. Christmas shines like a Savior who leads us, He puts fire in our hearts and hope in our eyes. ♪♫

It's 2 days 'till Christmas and everywhere you go, you'll feel *warmth* from the people around you. [Minsan init ng ulo. Haha!] All smiles, good vibes keep on coming, ♫♪ giving gifts, exchanging cards ♪♫, the feeling that "NOTHING" can go wrong and ruin this holiday season [Kahit si Sendong pa yan!] etc. Its as if right in this moment, the world is much MUCH easier to deal with. ^_______^

Making a "Wish List" has always been my thing during Christmas. But this year, its different. I'll give the wish list a rest, I wouldn't wish for material "things" that I don't have at the moment, for "circumstances" to turn in my favor, or for "people" to change for the better to make them easier to deal with. [Haha! No offense. Wala na kasi akong maisip. Eh gusto ko 3 points ko, bakit ba?] INSTEAD, I'd just wish for two things : WILLINGNESS and WISDOM. [Kung nahihingi man ito, nabibigay, o nabibili. Basta yang dalawang yan, masaya na ko.] Why? Because I have a paper due next week and I can't freakin' enjoy the holiday season because these school works, and I haven't even started yet and it's stressing the hell out of me! Gaaaaaaaah!

BOOM! Nahirapan na ko mag-English, nastress ako lalo. :p

Pero kung pipilitin niyo ko, may "wish list" parin naman ako, naka-mental note yan. Simple lang din.

1. [And only.] Shih Tzu - Lagi ko namang hiling 'to eh. I miss having a pet dog. Hindi ko na matawag sarili ko na dog lover kasi lahat halos ng dogs namin deads na. :(( Kailangan ko na ng "loyal" friend at "companion". Yung kahit anong gawin ko sa kanya hindi makukuhang magreklamo dahil tatanggapin niya lang lahat yun. [Hindi naman ako sadista sa pets.] Pero I know naman na dadating din yung time na magiging "ready" na ko ulit to have a pet dog. [Hindi biro ang 11 years na kasama namin si Leila, our beloved Shih Tzu. Rest in peace baby.] This will be the first Christmas that she wouldn't be included in our family picture. Naiiyak ako! Haha! But then again, alam ko namang madali lang mapalitan yun eh. Basta, kapag ready na ko. =) Pero hindi narin masama kung biglang may mag-abot sakin nun. ^______^


So, ayun. Walang sense yung post. Hahaha! Nagpalipas lang ako ng oras, tagal kasi ng lunch eh! Bye for now.

[PhotoBlog] Hong Kong Trip.

Instagram is my favorite app during my trip to HK. Aside from the fact that WiFi's almost everywhere, there's just so many "new" things to see. So for my PhotoBlog, I decided to just paste here what I posted on my Instagram feed. Enjoy. Ü

DAY 1 - Victoria Peak, Sky Terrace, Madamme Tussauds,

Mong Kok Night Market

Day 2 - Disneyland Hong Kong

Day 3 - Ocean Park Hong Kong

Ktnxbye.

How Do I Breathe.

• How do I breathe without you here by my side? How will I see, when your love brought me to the light? Where do I go, if your heart's where I lay my head? When you're not with me, How do I breathe?
  

Rain.

Dahil sa maulan ngayon.. [At dahil I super duper love this song.] Here's Rain by Razah. Enjoy! ♥

HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE! ♥♥♥

Armando Christian Pérez.. Why Only Now? :((

Why Armando? Why? Why did you have to go to Manila on the 30th? Why not the 29th or the 5th of December? Why couldn't you come any sooner? WHY?? :(

I won't be able to watch Pitbull perform tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum [And it breaks my heart, really.] because I'll be on a trip. I'm a bit sad because I'm sure, this will be one heck of a party concert! And I'm gonna miss out on this! :(( [It's Pitbull we're talking about. The Master Cuban rapper with the blue eyes! ♥] How I wish he'll love our country so much and decide to come back again. Mid 2012, yes? Ü

The ladies' man.
Image from: http://www.sounddriftmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pitbull-rapper5.jpg

His songs were with me throughout my college days. [Until now.] Those sleepless nights doing my thesis and other requirements, during squad warm-ups [And even in our routine.], SATURDAY NIGHTS, my wake-up call/alarm tone [Its good to have some of that "feel good" vibe in the morning.], whenever I run, and even when I'm just here in the office. Ü He's got this "gentleman" aura that I find SO attractive. [And sexy, classy, "jaggerish" style.] "Maginoo, pero medyo bastos" kind of thing. Haha! Kidding.

Anyway, since I won't be able to support him later tonight, I'll just spread the love by sharing with you my 10 all-time favorite hits from the blue-eyed Cuban-American rapper. Enjoy! Ü

MR. WORLDWIDE
Image from: http://www.htbackdrops.com/v2/albums/userpics/10661/Pitbull.jpg

1. 
   Go Girl [ft. Trina and Young Boss]
   Album: The Boatlift
   Year: 2007
   
   
   
   
   
2. 
   I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
   Album: Rebelution
   Year: 2009
   
   
   
   
   
3. 
   Krazy [ft. Lil Jon]
   Album: Rebelution
   Year: 2009
   
   
   
   
   
4. Culo [ft. Lil Jon]
   Album: M.I.A.M.I [Money Is A Major Issue]
   Year: 2004
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. 
   Toma [ft. Lil Jon]
   Album: M.I.A.M.I [Money Is A Major Issue]
   Year: 2004
   
   
   
   
   
6. 
   Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera)
   Album: El Mariel
   Year: 2006
   
   
   
   
   
7. 
   Fuego (DJ Buddha Remix) [ft. Don Omar]
   Album: El Mariel
   Year: 2006
   
   
   
   
   
8. 
   Secret Admirer [ft. Llyod]
   Album: The Boatlift
   Year: 2007
   
   
   
   
   
9. 
   Hotel Room Service
   Album: Rebelution
   Year: 2009
   
   
   
   
   
10. 
11. Give Me Everything [ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer]
    Album: Planet Pit
    Year: 2011
    

** This doesn't include yet his collaboration with artists like Twista [Hit The Floor], Yin Yang Twins [Shake], Flo Rida [Move Shake Drop], J.Lo [On The Floor], and of course Usher [DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love].

VIVA ARMANDO! ♥♥♥

And I'm out...

Sayang Naman.

Sayang Naman
by: Nina


Di ko malimutan
Ang mga sumpa sa akin na 'di iiwan
Ako ay nagtiwala at sa yo ay naniwala
Na ako lamang ang nasa buhay mo

Tandang tanda ko pa
Ng sabihin mo sa akin na ayaw mo na
Ang mundo ko ay gumuho at ang luha'y biglang tumulo
Ang mga pangarap ko'y naglaho

Ano pa ba ang magagawa
Siguro nga'y hindi tayo para sa isa't-isa

Sayang naman ang pag-ibig na ibinuhos ko sayo
Sayang naman ang mga panahon na ginugol ko sayo
Kung maibabalik ko lang ang ating nakaraan
Di na sana dadating sa ganitong kalagayan

'Di ko matandaan
Kung ano ang huli nating pag-aalitan
Saan ba ako nagkulang, ano ba ang kasalanan
At ikaw ay biglang lumisan

Ano pa ba ang magagawa
Siguro nga'y hindi tayo para sa isa't-isa

Sayang naman ang pag-ibig na ibinuhos ko sayo
Sayang naman ang mga panahon na ginugol ko sayo
Kung maibabalik ko lang ang ating nakaraan
Di na sana dadating sa ganitong kalagayan

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Woke up with a heavy heart. [And an even heavier eye...bags.] Kaya 'to.. Not so good morning, kahit pa ba FRIDAY ngayon eh. SO WHAT?! Inyo na mga FRIDATE ninyo! AT Thanksgiving pa ngayon, so double celebration. Sige na, kayo na magcelebrate, saya ninyo eh noh? *Insert sarcasm here* [Hahaha! Natatawa naman ako sa kabitteran na 'to. JOKE!]

Ayun lang. One word. Sayang. :( Hindi naman sa may "regrets" ka or anything. Sayang lang. Nasasayangan lang ako. Yung tipo ng sayang na mapapabirit ka ng ♪♫ WE COULD HAVE HAD IT ALL.. ♫♪ Hahaha! Basta ganun.

Sayang.. Sayang.. Sayang..

Pati tuloy ako iisipin ko na yung mga "What might have been" na yan at yung mga "We almost had 'US' back together" shit. EWAN! *pweh!*