Random 10:
1. I knew I loved you before I met you
2. Truly, Madly, Deeply
3. I can't help falling in love with you
4. Kokomo
5. I'll Make Love To You
6. On Bended Knee
7. Another Used To Be
8. All My Life
9. Obladi Oblada (hehehe)
10. American Pie

1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer? hundreds....
2. The last CD you bought is: Steps (oh my God! that's already been a looong time!)
3. What is the last song you listened to before this? Let Me Love You
4. Write down five songs you listen to a lot or mean a lot to you:
a) American Pie, I used to listen to this song over and over again when I was in high school. It wasn't new then, but I love it! I used it to lull me to sleep. I memorized the lyrics of this song and this lasts 7 minutes and 26 seconds. It's really long!
b) I knew I loved you before I met you, I just love the song. I believe it can happen.
c) Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin, best love song I can sing. :b
5. Who are you gonna pass this stick to? (3 persons and why)
a) Kate. My love.
b) Kat. One of my best friends.
c) Maynard. Another one of my best friends.

Eleven Minutes by Paolo Coelho

I just finished reading a book titled "Eleven Minutes" by Paolo Coelho. It told the story of a Brazilian girl who grew up in a little village with dreams of leaving the village one day to have an adventure, and find the man of her life. She did, and got more than what she asked for. She was faced with the harsh reality of life and she learned a lot during her ordeal. In the end, she became happy.

Early in her life, she had once experience that stuck to her all throughout her life and forever changed the way she saw love. She had a crush on this new boy at school and they often walked on the same road to school, but did not talk to each other. One day at school, the boy approached her and asked if he can borrow a pencil. She ran away. The boy never approached her again and soon he left the village.

We all experienced something like this when we were young. It might look like a small thing, but it has a great impact on how we see life from that time on. We learn on these types of experiences.The girl in the story got more life-changing experiences during her adventure. It's best to read it yourself so you can relate to her experiences. The circumstances might not be exactly the same, but you will surely see something that is similar to what you are experiencing right now.

Overall, it's a very good book and Paolo Coelho has done another masterful job. To the girl that inspired this story, I pray for your happiness.

Dilemma

OMG!! My monthly living expenses is just a few hundreds short of what I earn! What should I do? Two ways to go: take out some of my living expenses, or augment my income. Question is, which route should I take?
I could move to a smaller apartment to save some money from rent. If I do that, I could also have my phone line disconnected. I could use less electricity. I could get rid of the maid. I would buy less food and groceries for the house too if I moved by myself. Another question comes up though: "Do I want to do this?"
I do not know if I could and would. There are a lot of other considerations too, and complications. I'm in a state of dilemma. *sigh*

Slow down...

Slow down, take a breather
Is what you should do I figure
Smile more, think less
And watch more sunrises
Write a poem, see the sights
Take a walk under starlights
Eat whatever it is you're craving
Embrace the joy that's coming

Why do I want a laptop?

• because it's part of my lifelong dream.
• so I could watch movies or use the computer in bed.
• so that I can begin writing my "novel" and continue writing wherever I go.
• so I can blog.
• so that I can write my business plans.
• as an upgrade to my computer.
• to start a buy and sell business.
• and ultimately, I think I want a laptop as a symbol of my indulgence using my hard-earned money so I have motivation to keep working hard. In Filipino, "para mukha rin akong nagtatrabaho para makapagpundar ng sarili kong gamit".

The Mystery of Missing Somebody (or Something)

Have you ever had that feeling when you just feel incomplete? You look around you and it seems like everything you need is just a few steps away. But something is missing. Or somebody is missing.

Often I have felt like this. And now the feeling is here again. I miss my special someone. I miss her touch, her voice, her smell, her smile... I miss everything about her.

I know we all miss someone with whom we spent at least one special moment before. If missing is that simple, it would not be a mystery. But there are also times when I look for the hurts, the pains of old times. Good times and bad times, I miss. Good people and not so desirable people, I miss. I miss the laughter and fun I shared with my friends in high school, but I also miss the times we get reprimanded because of some mischief we caused. I miss my friends whom I have not seen in a long time, but I also miss those who bullied me or caused me harm in the past. I do not understand. I wonder.