Saturday, August 28, 2010
This day in history from:
Relevance
And so the music streak goes on...
This song found relevance some twenty odd years ago. You tell me if it has relevance now...
How Am I Supposed to Live Without You By Michael Bolton
I could hardly believe it When I heard the news today I had to come and get it straight from you They said you were leavin' Someone swept you heart away From the look upon your face I see it's true So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the plans you're makin' Then tell me one thing more before I go
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you Now that I've been lovin' you so long How am I supposed to live without you How am I supposed to carry on When all that I've been livin' for is gone
I didn't come here for cryin' Didn't come here to breakdown It's just a dream of mine is coming to an end An how can I blame you When I built my world around The hope that someday we'd be so much more than friends And I don't wanna know the price I'm gonna pay for dreaming When even now it's more than I can take
And I don't wanna face the price I'm gonna pay for dreaming Now that your dream has come true
Sorry guys, just feeling the blues... Like anything, this too shall pass.
Only Happy When it Rains by Garbage
I'm only happy when it rains I'm only happy when it's complicated And though I know you can't appreciate it I'm only happy when it rains
You know I love it when the news is bad And why it feels so good to feel so sad I'm only happy when it rains
Pour your misery down, pour your misery down on me Pour your misery down, pour your misery down on me
I'm only happy when it rains I feel good when things are going wrong I only listen to the sad, sad songs I'm only happy when it rains
I only smile in the dark My only comfort is the night gone black I didn't accidentally tell you that I'm only happy when it rains
You'll get the message by the time I'm through When I complain about me and you I'm only happy when it rains
Pour your misery down (Pour your misery down) Pour your misery down on me (Pour your misery down) Pour your misery down (Pour your misery down) Pour your misery down on me (Pour your misery down) Pour your misery down (Pour your misery down) Pour your misery down on me (Pour your misery down) Pour your misery down
You can keep me company As long as you don't care
I'm only happy when it rains You wanna hear about my new obsession? I'm riding high upon a deep depression I'm only happy when it rains (Pour some misery down on me)
I'm only happy when it rains (Pour some misery down on me) I'm only happy when it rains (Pour some misery down on me) I'm only happy when it rains (Pour some misery down on me) I'm only happy when it rains (Pour some misery down on me).
Thursday, August 26, 2010
This day in history from:
Broken Vow
Recent developments in life have caused this song to be relevant once again.
This song is invoked in relation to this post made almost five years ago.
Anyway, enjoy, for what it's worth. It's a very good song.
Broken Vow by David Foster (as interpreted by Josh Groban)
Tell me his name I want to know The way he looks And where you go I need to see his face I need to understand Why you and I came to an end
Tell me again I want to hear Who broke my faith in all these years Who lays with you at night When I'm here all alone Remembering when I was your own
[Chorus:] I let you go I let you fly Why do I keep on asking why I let you go Now that I found A way to keep somehow More than a broken vow
Tell me the words I never said Show me the tears you never shed Give me the touch That one you promised to be mine Or has it vanished for all time
[Chorus]
I close my eyes And dream of you and I And then I realize There's more to love than only bitterness and lies I close my eyes
I'd give away my soul To hold you once again And never let this promise end
[Modified Chorus:] I let you go I let you fly Now that I know I’m asking why I let you go Now that I found A way to keep somehow More than a broken vow
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
This day in history from:
Stupid Girl
We you know what they say: Whatever you say comes right back at you...
Stupid Girl by Garbage
You pretend you're high Pretend you're bored Pretend you're anything Just to be adored And what you need Is what you get
Don't believe in fear Don't believe in faith Don't believe in anything That you can't break
You stupid girl You stupid girl All you had you wasted All you had you wasted
What drives you on Can drive you mad A million lies to sell yourself Is all you ever had
Don't believe in love Don't believe in hate Don't belive in anything That you can't waste
You stupid girl You stupid girl Can't believe you fake it Can't believe you fake it
Don't believe in fear Don't believe in pain Don't believe in anyone That you can't tame
You stupid girl You stupid girl All you had you wasted All you had you wasted You stupid girl You stupid girl Can't believe you fake it Can't believe you fake it
I have seen it coming. And the day has finally arrived.
I have decided to lay off the Facebook sauce, if only for a while.
Don't get me wrong. I may be transparent and you may detect a pending personal problem but I assure you everything is alright.
I was just spending too much time on it anyway. I was satisfied with what a friend terms as "thinking bite size pieces."
We have gotten used to this, claiming we have no more time. Getting our news and other information in 140 characters or less.
We have lost our will to read entire news or information articles. We have even lost our will to write a complete blog entry. We are satisfied just to tweet or post a few sentences on our Facebook wall.
And I have found Facebook too interactive for my growing taste. And because of that, I have discovered I have been spending too much time in it. Time that I could be spending for more productive pursuits.
And then there's TMI. Too much information. Being in small bites, I have been giving out and receiving too much information.
So for me, I have resolved to lay off the Facebook sauce, if only for a while. Starting today, I will be less interactive. And I will resolve to deliver my thoughts in larger doses. Except for tweets, which while still in bite size pieces, is less interactive than Facebook.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
This day in history from:
Habang Atin ang Gabi (While the Night is Ours)
A good friend implanted this song in my head. Now I can't seem to take it out.
Hence, this song is dedicated to her.
I particularly adore this bare acoustic version.
Happy weekend, everyone!
Habang Atin ang Gabi Lyricist: Armando Lao Composer: Jay Durias
Sumapit man ang dilim Hindi mangangamba Magkakanlong sa dilim Hindi nag-iisa Dahil kapiling ka ooh
Lumalim man ang gabi Hindi mahihimbing Aabangan ang buwan Habang binibilang ang mga bituin
REFRAIN: May luha at dahas Ng nagdaang umaga Sa lambong ng gabi Tila naglaho na May luha at dahas Sa darating na bukas Ngunit habang gabi Walang mababakas ooh
CHORUS: Yakapin mo ako Habang ating ang gabi/mundo (Habang atin ang...ooh...)
Paglipas ng magdamag Hindi malulumbay Dahil buong magdamag Tayong dal'wa sinta Nangarap ng sabay
Saturday, August 14, 2010
This day in history from:
Justice Ma. Lourdes Punzalan Aranal-Sereno
Our clan is brimming with gratitude and pride with the appointment of Justice Sereno as PNoy's first appointment into the highest court of the land.
Her credentials and abilities may be matched but her integrity cannot. I can personally vouch for that. Her appointment IS the correct and bold statement of PNoy that he is serious about judicial reform.
But Solita Monsod has put her qualifications succinctly in this article written when the short list came out:
PRAYER FOR GENEROSITY
Lord Jesus,
Teach me to be generous,
Teach me to serve You as You deserve
To give and not to count the cost,
To fight and not to heed the wounds,
To toil and not to seek for rest,
To labor and not to ask for reward,
except that of knowing
That I do Your Holy Will. Amen
THE LAWYER'S PRAYER
May every word I speak be from Your Truth...
I ask come from Your Wisdom...
May every case I handle receive Your Guidance...
May every heart, every life I touch, feel Your Love.
THE JABEZ PRAYER
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying,
"Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your Hand be with me,
that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain."
So God granted him what he requested.
Side Oath
The Lawyer's Oath
I do solemnly swear that
I will maintain allegiance to
the Republic of the Philippines,
I will support its Constitution
and obey the laws as well as
the legal orders of the
duly constituted authorities therein;
I will do no falsehood,
nor consent to the doing of any in court;
I will not wittingly or willingly
promote or sue any groundless,
false or unlawful suit,
nor give aid nor consent to the same;
I will delay no man for money or malice,
and will conduct myself as a lawyer
according to the best of my knowledge
and discretion with all good fidelity
as well to the courts as to my clients;
and I impose upon myself this voluntary obligation
without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion. So help me God.
