Come with me
stay the night
you say the words but boy it don’t feel right
what do you expect me to say?
You know it’s just too little too late
You take my hand
and you say you’ve changed
but boy you know your begging don’t fool me
because to you it’s just a game
You know it’s just too little too late

Oooh no it’s just too little too late yeah

Instructions: Name ten of life’s simple pleasures that you like the most, then pick ten people to do the same. Try to be original and creative and not to use things that someone else has already used.

1. Waking up to a brand new day- For most people waking up makes them cranky, especially if it’s too early in the morning. But me? Waking up every single day to see yana and jp sleeping easily puts a smile on my face and while I get up I silently thank God for all the blessings he continuously give to me and my family.

2. My family- I love everything about my family. From my lola who’s soo, soo good at cooking, my mom who’s my complete opposite but whom i consider my best friend, my dad who’s very like me but also my constant debate partner (hehe), my favorite tita ellen (coz she’s my only tita), my strict but cool uncles, all of my cousins in Pinas and in the US, and my little princess alyannah kim and the baby of the bunch cutey jp. So you can just imagine how crazy we can be when we have family reunions.

3. My Amigas- I’m glad that I’m blessed with a lot of special people who God forgot to give to me as my sisters but now I call friends. They can be crazy, funny, pasaway, kikay, old-fashioned, and bitchy in a good way(wink*) but it all boils down to having someone to share a laugh with, a shoulder to cry on, to share my problems and dirtiest secrets with, to share love, life, and mommie advices.

4. Good reads- Ok I admit it I’m a nerd, bookworm, bookish, whatever you call it! hehe I really love reading books. And it amazes me at how some people can be so creative into putting down their thoughts in writing and publishing it for everyone to see learn from.

5. Writing a journal- Since I’m a book lover it inspired me to be expressive about my thoughts and actually write it down. I remember keeping a diary with a lock on it when I was still a kid. And now here I am blogging around the web. =)

6. Good conversations- I’m like Oprah Winfrey, the queen of talk! I like speaking my mind about anything under the sun and I also enjoy listening to others about their point of views.

7. The Beach- Be it in punta fuego or in Boracay( w/c I plan to visit when I get back) I totally love the sun, sand, and the water. If i get stranded in an island, I’d probably spend it getting a tan and taking lots and lots of pictures.

8. Shopping- I’m a certified shopaholic! Not gonna hide it, but I’m a savvy shopper now. I’ve learned the hard way that impulsive shopping can bring a pile of junk in your closet. Now that I’m earning my own money, I’ve learned to value it. And would you believe I have a list of the things I actually want and really need before I actually buy anything? Which makes my mom smiling nowadays. The only things I spulrge on are for my little angels.

9. Travelling- I enjoy going to places, trying different things there like eating their delicacy, and discovering their people. My childhood dream is to travel the world, oh well I’m only 21 now, so I still have alot of time to make it come true.

10. The Bible- I’m no preacher nor an angel but since my uncle encourage me to read the bible everything started to change in my life positevely. It has taught me lessons and guided me in everyday life. It kept me sane. I just wish everyone of us especially my fellow christians to read this book and not ignore it as if its a normal decoration in their bookshelf.

*mareng nicole my homework’s done, I was typing this a lttle earlier pro nag-brown out dito kya now ko lang ulit naayus.

Get ready ana, madie, shari, tintin, jah, diane, and ate sweet- its your turn.

"love hurts,love hurts".. If this is your theme song right now, then I guess you really need these simple tips that I’ve also used on myself going through the so-called "after the break-up mode".(naks!) Well here goes…

• Throw a small party. The fun of letting loose and being surrounded with your close friends can make anyone feel better.

• Gather everything that reminds you of your ex and put it in a box specifically for this.(and yes even the first chocolate wrapper that he gave you is included in the "everything category") Then give it to a friend or store it somewhere where you won’t see or think about it. When you’re ready you can either throw away the box or keep it for memory’s sake.

• Start a new exercise or well-being plan. Like going to the gym or simply jogging every morning around your neighborhood. It never hurts to take time to look hot and sexy!

• Start a daily diary, even if it’s on your computer. Somewhere everyday take the time to jot down whatever comes to mind. The idea in starting a diary is not to write cleverly or even about anything important. Just write  whatever comes to mind even if your journal starts to look like this: "Went shopping yesterday for a new book oh yea need to e-mail Susan, the flowers on that window sill need watering." The point of your journal is to clear your thoughts. In a few weeks you will be able to read your entries to discover new things and trends about yourself.

• Join a new interest group. It’s never to early too meet new friends and, at least this way, you’ll already have one thing in common.

• Learn something new. Take a foreign language or cooking class, or buy a how-to computer program.

• Pick out an inspirational book(like tuesdays with morrie) or movie to read or watch whenever you start feeling down or depressed.

• Take yourself out on a date, even if it’s a night alone watching your favorite programs and eating your favorite foods.

• Do the things you said you always wanted to do when you were with your partner but somehow never did.

• Get a new look. A new hair-cut, a new color, or a full make-over.

• Pick up a calendar and fill out the next 3 months with social events you’d like to attend or things you’d like to do. Browse your city’s web site or the entertainment section of your local newspaper to find out ideas, dates and times.

• Spend a "comfy" day. Get out your favorite comfy clothes, pillow, blanket, etc. and just spend the day relaxing doing whatever you want!

• Get a pet or plant to take care of.

• Rent a few romantic movies(just like heaven and the notebook) or read a few romance novels to remind yourself that love does still have happy endings.

• Write a goodbye poem or letter. Then stick it in a bottle and throw it out in the sea or attach it to a helium balloon to be carried away.

• Do something you wouldn’t normally do to celebrate your "singleness."

• Redecorate your room. Start off by cleaning out everything and throwing away anything you don’t use or need anymore. Make a few self-indulgent decorating additions like a few candles, a favorite painting or fresh flowers!

• Visit a new city(or another country). Pick some place you’ve always wanted to go or some place closer to home to save money.
  
• Spend time with your friends

• Cry it all out. If you feel like doing it for 3 or even 5 days, then do it. But afterwards snap out of it. Take a shower, completely pamper yourself then look in the mirror and say this "Ang ganda-ganda ko". And believe it gurl, and keep in mind that in every break-up gets you one step closer to the one you’re really meant to be with. 

The verdict: A thoughtful and engrossing examination of racism, blessed with a splendid cast and a smart script.

Director: Paul Haggis
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Tony Danza, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, Ludacris, William Fichtner, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Dashon Howard
Run time: 113 minutes
Release date: May 6, 2005
Rating: R for language, sexual content and some violence

My auntie and i watched this movie on dvd last friday. She didnt read what was it about, the only thing she knew was that Sandra Bullock was in it, thats why she bought it. " i’m sure its a plane crash, like in final destination" my aunt said. I nodded but as the film started there was no plane in sight. We were literally glued to our seats while the movie was on.

i think anyone who’ve seen this will have more sympathy over those people different from them. In the film,the characters racially unlike crashed and found out that they share not only the city they live in but also the same fears,hope, and love.   

Enjoy today, it will not come again

Waste not the hours thinking of tomorrow,

Are over what the future may contain.

The darkest doubts and worries never changed

The color of the sky nor turned the tide

But he whose faith burns like a light inside,

Questions not the things God has arranged

"for everything a season," every man

Must journey the old to reach the new,

Discovering as he is passing through

The dessert, an oasis in the sand.

For there are dreams that really do come true,

…And this is all we need to understand.

You never looked so good
As you did last night
Underneath those city lights
There walking with your friend
Laughing at the moon
I swear you looked right through me
But i’m still living with your goodbye
And you’re just going on with your life

[chorus]
How can you just walk on by
Without one tear in your eye
Don’t you have the slightest feelings left for me
Maybe that’s just your way
Of dealing with the pain
Forgetting everything between our rise and fall

Like we never loved at all

You, i hear you’re doing fine
Seems like you’re doing well
As far as i can tell
Time is leaving us behind
Another week has passed
And still i haven’t laughed yet
So tell me what your secret is
To letting go like you did, like you did

[chorus]

Did you forget the magic
Did you forget the passion
Did you ever miss me
Ever long to kiss me

[chorus]

You, you never looked so good

forget his name, forget his face

forget his kiss and warm embrace

foget the love that you once knew

remember now there’s someone new

forget the face that you once cared

remember now, he’s being shared

forget the times you spent together

remember now he’s gone forever

forget the way he used to talk

forget you memorized the way he’d walk

forget the times when he was mad

remember now, he’s happy not sad

forget the times he used to phone

forget the times you were alone

forget the times your dreams came true

remember now, he’s not with you

forget his gentle teasing way

forget you loved him day by day

forget the things you planned to do

remember now she loves him too

forget the thrills when he passed by

forget the times he made you cry

forget the way he spoke your name

remember now, things arent the same

forget the way he loved you too

remember now, there’s someone new

forget he said, he’d never leave you

remember now, I’m here for you

Cool -gwen stefani

It’s hard to remember how it felt before
Now I found the love of my life
Passes things, get more comfortable
Everything is going right

C-cool, I know we’re cool
I know we’re cool