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2008-10-30

HSM3 (High) Fever Still On!  

Warning: May contain SPOILERS. So if you haven't watched the movie yet, dear, go to the nearest cinema first! :))

Whew, it's been already like 6 days already since HSM3 has been shown in the cinemas. Yep, October 24, 2008 it is! And I've already watched it two times! Imagine! Haha! I am such what you would call an adik! Oh yeah, me and Derf (well, I sorta forced him to watch it with me or I'll watch it alone, by myself, haha) watched it on Oct. 24 after office of course (and last full show I think) at SM North Edsa Cinema 6. There has been some technical problems along the way (audio problem, grr). I promised Dna I would watch it with her, she was just not available that Friday. So the following day, Saturday, October 25, we watched it (for me, again, hehe). *sighs* I can never get over it! Haha!

My favorite parts/ songs include:

Can I Have This Dance (East High Rooftop)
Performed by: Gabriella and Troy

Troy just asked Gabriella to be her prom date by asking her opinion on which tux to use. He asked if they're really to dance waltz during the prom. Gabriella showed Troy how to waltz through the song "Can I Have This Dance?"


Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.

Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all

And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Oh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for You know I believe, that we are meant to be

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance


Can I Have This Dance Reprise (Stanford University)
Performed by: Gabriella and Troy

Ok, so, Gabriella won't be coming back to East High anymore because she could not afford another goodbye. No more senior prom, no more graduation. What did Troy do? Well, he just drove from Albuquerque all the way to Stanford to spend his prom with Gabriella, at Stanford. They waltzed (and sang) "Can I Have this Dance?"

Troy: You might be ready to leave East High, but East High isn’t ready to say goodbye to you.”
Cheesy, but cute! Hehe ;)

Sorry, no picture for this one; the song however is same as that of above.



Right Here, Right Now (Tree House, Bolton Residence)
Performed by: Gabriella and Troy

Wildcats' Victory Party at Troy's house. Troy and Gabriella decided to spend a few moments together. They shared thoughts about their future and wished that their last few moments at East High would not end, thus singing "Right Here, Right Now."

Both: Right Here, Right Now!
Troy: Oh, Right Now!
Gabriella: Lookin' At You, And My Heart Loves The View, Cause You Mean Everything!
Troy: Everything..
Both: Right Here, I Promise You Some how
Troy: That Tomorrow Can Wait,
Gabriella: Some Other Day To Be
Troy: To Be But Right Now
Both: There's You And Me.

Gabriella: Oh, We Know It's Comin'
Troy: Comin'
Gabriella: That It's Comin' Passed.
Both: But There's Always You and Me..
Gabriella: Oh yeah...
Troy: So, Lets Make This Second Last..
Both: Make It Last!

Troy: Right Here.. Right Now.. Yeah, Im Lookin' At You..
Gabriella: And My Heart Loves The View..
Both: Cause You Mean Everything! Right Here, I Promise You Somehow.
Troy: That Tomorrow Can Wait,
Gabriella: Some Other Day To Be
Troy: To Be! But Right Now
Both: There's You And Me..

Gabriella: Oh, We Know It's Comin'
Troy: Comin'
Gabriella: That It's Comin' Passed.
Both: But There's Always You and Me..
Gabriella: Oh yeah...
Troy: So, Lets Make This Second Last..
Both: Make It Last!



Just Want To Be With You (Music Room, Theater)
Performed by: Ryan, Kelsi, Gabriella, Troy, Sharpay, Jimmie

Indeed, Kelsi writes her most beautiful songs for Troy and Gabriella, and this is definitely one of them! There are actually different instances of this song. One was with Ryan and Kelsi when he asked her to be his prom date. And then, Troy and Gabriella did it twice, during the rehearsal and on the Act 2 of the musical. Sharpay and Jimmie sang the first Act which is sooo hilarious I loved it! Haha!


Ryan: Hmm, yeah, I've got a lot of things, I have to do, all these distractions, our future's coming soon, we're being pulled
Ryan & Kelsi: In hundred different directions
Ryan: But whatever happens....
Ryan & Kelsi: I know I've got you
Ryan: You're on my mind, your in my heart
Ryan & Kelsi: It doesn't matter where we are
Ryan: We'll be alright, even if we're....
Ryan & Kelsi: Miles apart!

*This is the same part that Sharpay (and Jimmie) sang.



Troy & Gabriella: All I wanna do, is be with you, be with you
There's nothing we can do, I just wanna be with you, only you
No matter where life takes us, nothing can break us apart
Troy: You know it's true
Troy & Gabriella: I just wanna be with you
Gabriella: Oooh
Troy: Just Be With You
Gabriella: Oh yeah


Troy: You know how life can be, it changes over night
Troy & Gabriella: The sun even raining, but it's alright
Gabriella: A friend like you
Troy & Gabriella: Always makes it easy!
Troy: I know that you get me
Troy & Gabriella: Every time
Through every up, through every down, you know i'll always be around
Through anything, you can count on me!
All I wanna do, is be with you, be with you
There's nothing we can do, I just wanna be with you, only you
No matter where life takes us, nothing can break us apart
Troy: You know it's true
Troy & Gabriella: I just wanna be with you! I just wanna be with you!


Walk Away (Gabriella's House, Stanford)
Performed by: Gabriella

Gabriella's goodbye song after deciding to finally go to Stanford for their freshman orientation.

I guess I should've known better
to believe that my luck could change
(luck could change) ooo
I lent my heart out forever
Finally learn each others names
(each others name)
I tell myself this time
it's different
no goodbyes cuz I
can't bear to say it
I'll never survive
the one that's coming
if I stay, oh no

[ Chorus: ]
Just walk away ooh
and don't look back
cause if my heart breaks it's gonna
hurt so bad
you know I'm strong
but I can't take that
before it's too late
ooh just walk away

walk, walk, walk away,
ooh just walk away
walk, walk, walk away
aye-aye yeah

I really wish I could blame you
But I know that it's no ones fault
(no one) no no no no ooh

A Cinderella with no shoe
and a prince that doesn't know he's lost
(know he's lost)
This heaviness feels so familiar
Each goodbye with just the same old song
But this time I will not surrender
Cause I'm gone
Oooh yeah!

[ Chorus: ]
Just walk away ooh
and don't look back
cause if my heart breaks it's gonna
hurt so bad
you know I'm strong
but I can't take that
before it's too late
ooh just walk away

walk, walk, walk away,
ooh just walk away
walk, walk, walk away
(whoooa)
just walk away

I've got to let it go
(ooh)
start protecting
my heart and soul
Cause I don't think I'll survive
A goodbye again
Not again!

[ Chorus: ]
Just walk away ooh
and don't look back
cause if my heart breaks it's gonna
hurt so bad
you know I'm strong
but I can't take that
before it's too late
(oooh before it's too late)
ooh just walk away

(walk, walk, walk away)
walk away walk away
yeeaah
(walk, walk, walk away)
walk away walk away
all right!
(walk, walk walk away, yeah, walk away!)
walk away walk away
(oh walk walk walk away)
walk away walk away
ooh, ooh




A Night to Remember (Musical Rehearsal, Theater)
Performed by: All Cast

This was after Taylor finally accepted Chad's offer to be his prom date. This was part of the musical (although wasn't played on the day of the musical itself, as only Tiara and Sharpay did few verses of this song). The production number was really extravagant! Focuses on preparing for the prom and the prom night itself.

Guess now its official
Cant back out, cant back out (no)
Getting ready for the night of nights
The night of nights, alright
Dont Panic (Panic!)

Now do we have to dress up for the prom?
Dude I dont think we have the choice
Yeah its the night of all nights
Gotta look just right
Dressing to impress the boys

Do I want classic or vintage or plaid?
Wheres the mirror?
I think this tux is too baggy
Too tight, it makes me look weird.

Should I go movie star glamorous, sassy or sweet?
Dont know, but no one better wear the same dress as me
Its the night of our nightmares
Its the night of our dreams
Its too late to back out of it.
Hey, makeovers, massages.
Dont know what a corsage is.
Been waiting all our lives for this.

Its gonna be a night (cant wait)
To remember (aw man)
Come on now, big fun (alright)
Its gonna be the night (I guess)
To last forever (lucky us)
Well never ever ever forget

Gettin Ready, Get Gettin Ready
Gettin Ready, Get, Gettin Ready
(Hey you been in there an hour man)
So, what should I do with my hair?
Wheres my shaver?
Ooh, I love it.
I look like a waiter.
Should I fluff it?
Its get later already should be there.

Her mother opens the door, Im shakin inside
Hes here, its time, the hours arrived.
Dont know why, her fathers staring me down
Wheres my purse? Lip gloss? Now Im really freaking out.
Then something changes my world
The most beautiful girl right in front of my eyes

Its gonna be a night (Oh Yeah!)

To remember (Thats for sure)
Come on now, big fun (Alright!)
Its gonna be the night (Yeah tonight)
To last forever (forever more)
Well never ever ever forget.

Whos that girl? (Shes so fine)
Whos that guy? (I dont recognize)
Whos that girl? (She looks so good, yeah)
Youll never really notice, but you probably should

Big fun, on the night of nights (alright)
The night of nights, tonight
Lets dance
On the night of nights
You know were gonna do it right

Its gonna be a night to remember
Its gonna be the night to last forever
Its gonna be a night to remember
Its gonna be the night to last forever
(Last Forever)
Its gonna be our night (you know it)
To remember (all time)
Come on now, big fun (big fun)
Its gonna be the night (love it)
To last forever (the rest of our lives)
Well never ever ever forget

Its gonna be our night (oh yeah)
All together (say it loud)
Come on now, everyone (thats right)
Its gonna be a night (yeah tonight)
To remember (hear the crowd)
And never ever ever never ever ever never ever never ever ever forget!



I Want it All (School Cafeteria)
Performed by: Sharpay and Ryan, All Cast


If A Night To Remember has extravagant production number, this one is more extravagant! And the song is also nice, very kinda like Broadway! :)) Magnificent! The props, the dances... Very Sharpay-ish! Haha!

Imagine having everything we ever dreamed
Don't you want it?
Maybe
Can't you see it?
Kinda
Imagine first audition after college
I get the lead!
A part for me?
Well of course
Yeah right!
You gotta believe it
Keep talking
You and I all the fame
Sharpay and what's his name?
sound exciting?
Inviting
Let's do it then
Listening
Personal stylist, agent and a publisist
But where do I fit into this?
With you we can win

Win a part
Think bigger!
Become superstars
That's better
Don't you see that bigger is better
And better is bigger
A little bit is never enough
No, No, No!

Don't you want it all!
You want it, you know that you want it
The fame and the fortune and more
You want it all, you want it, you know that you want it
You gotta have your star on the door
You want the world nothing less, all the glam and the press
Only givng you the best to use.
Sing it!
I want it all
I want it, I want it, Yeah
My name in lights at Carnage Hall
I want it all!

Can't you see it
Yeah
They're gonna love me
Ahem
I mean us!
Red carpet, rose bouquets, crowd waiting back stage
I'm with her, don't stop me, I'm not the paparazzi
Invitations, standing ovations
Magazines
Yes please
Gonna be celebrities!
Photographs, fanclubs, give the people what they love
Now you're excited!
I like it
Let's do it then
Times Square, jet setters, sequels
Hey better
New York today, tomorrow the world!!

Sold out shows
Think bigger
And the oscar goes to....
That's better!

Don't you see that bigger is better and Better is bigger
A little bit is never enough!
No, No, No!

I you want it all!
I want it, I want it, Want it
The fame and the fortune..and more
I want it all
I want it, I want it, Want it
I gotta have my star on the door
You want the world nothing less, all the glam and the press
Only giving me the best to use.
I Want it all!
I want it, Want it, Want it, Radio, CD, Music Hall
We Want it all!!

Here in the spotlight we shine, look at who we are

When Broadway knows your name,

you know that you're a STARRRR!
Dance!

[Breakdown]
I want it, I-I I want it, I want it, I want it,
I-I, I want it, i want it, i want I-I I Want It!

I Want It All! I want it, I want it, I want it! (I WANT IT ALLL)
The fame and the fortune and more!
I want it all! I want it, I want it
I gotta have my star on the door
You want the world nothing less, all the glam and the press
Only giving you the best to use.
I WANT IT ALL!
Paris!
London!
Rome!
Toronto!
LA!
Sidney!
Buenos Aires!
Tokyo!
Moscow!
Bollywood!
Hollywood!
NEW YORK CITY!!
WE WANT IT ALL!!



Boys are Back (Riley's Auto Services)
Performed by: Troy and Chad

What I like about this song (and the video, of course) is the James Bond-ish effect it has (at least on me). And oh, I love that scene when after crawling under a car, 8-year-old Chad and Troy emerged! Haha! Verrrry cute! :))

Both: Take It Back To The Place Where You Know That It All Began.
Chad: We Can Be Anything We Wanna Be!
Both: You Can Tell By The Noise That The Boys Are Back Again!
Chad: Together Makin' History!
Both: This Is Our Town, And I'm Tellin' You All,

The Boys Are Back!
Gonna Do It Again!
Gonna Wake Up The Neighborhood!
The Boys Are Back! The Boys Are Back!
Climbin' Up The Walls, Anytime We Want!
The Word Is Out, The Boys Are Back!

Chad: Keep Dealing With The Right When We Fight Every Single Time! Undefeated Here In Our House, Yeah!
Both: We Can Rock, We Can Shock, When We Like.
Chad: Tonight We're Gonna All Out! I Think Its Time To Show How To Be A Superhero!
Both: This Is Our Town, And Im Tellin' You All!

The Boys Are Back!
Gonna Do It Again!
Gonna Wake Up The Neighborhood!
The Boys Are Back! The Boys Are Back!
Climbin' Up The Walls, Anytime We Want!
The Word Is Out, The Boys Are Back!

Troy: Here To Change The World!
Both: To Solve A Mystery, Fight The Battle, Save The Girl! No One Can Stop Us Now, We're The Ones Who Make The Rules!
The Boys Are Back!
Troy: No Need To Worry, Cause

Both: The Boys Are Back! The Boys Are Back!
Chad: Look Out Now!
Both: The Boys Are Back, Gonna Do It Again
Chad: And We Make It Look Good!
Both: The Boys Are Back! The Boys Are Back! Climbin' Down The Walls, Anytime We Want! We're Sure That You Know By Now, The
Boys Are Back!


High School Musical (Graduation Ceremony, East High Grounds)
Performed by: All Cast

The finale! Uhm, there's nothing more to say actually. You can almost feel the emotion of everyone (exaggerating!) in the movie, especially the last part where all six (Ryan, Sharpay, Troy, Gabriella, Chad and Taylor) walk down the field where a curtain closes off the graduation ceremony and turns into a stage. The High School Musical logo drops down as they do their signature jump pose, the camera pans a close up of each actor before taking their final bow and the curtain closes. Awww.. *sniff, sniff*

[Troy]: Whoo!
[Ryan]: Come On!
[Sharpay]: Alright!
[Chad]: Little Louder Now!
[Gabriella]: Hey!

(Troy & Gabriella):
Lookin' Forward From Center Stage, Graduation Day, Time To Get The Future Started!
What We Leave, What We Take With Us, No Matter What, It's Somethin' We're a part Of!
We Learn To Fly.
Together Side-By-Side. I Just Want The Rest Of My Life, To Feel As Good As My,

(Everyone):
High School Musical,
Lets Celebrate Where We Come From!
With Friends Who've Been There All Along, Just Like,
Our High School, High School Musical!

(Ryan & Sharpay):
Improvisation Without A Script, No Ones Written It, And Now We Have The Chance Too!
Someday We'll Be Lookin' Back,
Memories We've Had, All The Songs That We Lived Through!
The Best Of Times,
So Why Leave Them Behind. Why Cant The Rest Of My Life
Be Like My,

(Everyone):
High School Musical, Who Says We Have To Let It Go? It's The Best Part We've Ever Known, Step Into The Future! We'll Hold On to, High School Musical, Lets Celebrate Where We Come From, With Friends Who've been There All Along, Just Like, Our High School, High School Musical!

(Chad & Taylor):
Now We Finally Realize
Who We Are, It Just Took Some Time
That You Learn And To Live To See The Truth
(Everyone):
Can't You See The Truth?
(Chad & Taylor):
Nothing's Ever Impossible, Into The Future With Every Fall. Until Forever We'll Always Have High School!

(Troy):
Turn the Party, Lets Celebrate!
(Troy & Gabriella):
Cause The Worlds One Big Stage, And In It What You Want, It Can Be Yours!

(Everyone):
Everybody Sing, Yeah!
(Troy):
Can You Show Us, Now We're Wanna Go?
(Gabriella):
It's Where The Status Is Here, Oh.
(Everyone):
High School, Lives On Forever More! High School, High School Musical!

(Everyone):
High School Musical,
Who Says We Have To Let It Go?
It's The Best Part We've Ever Known, Step Into The Future,
We'll Hold On to,
High School Musical, Lets Celebrate Where We Come From,
With Friends Who've Been There All Along, Oh Yeah!

(Gabriella):
I Wish My Life Could Feel Like A,

(Everyone):
High School Musical,
Who Says We Have To Let It Go?
It's The Best Part We've Ever Known,Step Into The Future!
We'll Hold On to,
High School Musical, Lets Celebrate Where We Come From,
With Friends Who've been There All Along, Just Like,

High School Musical!




Haha! Looks like I did like almost all of the songs! :) But honestly, since this is really a feel good movie, why not enjoy it for what it's for! Feel good! :D The best High School Musical installment! And I'm not yet over with it! Got a Right Here, Right Now ringback. Haha!

Words in bold are my favorite lines; words in italics on the other hand are my comments/ opinion. ;)

Sources:
HSM3 Official Site
Images from Google
Lyrics from Google
Wikipedia

2008-10-15

Bakit gusto ko ng chocolate?  

Gusto ko ng chocolate! Gusto ko ng chocolate! Gusto ko ng chocolate!

Bakit ko gusto ng chocolate?!

Hmm, bakit nga ba? Basta, gusto ko ng chocolate!

O siya, sige, mag-chocolate ka dyan! Nyahaha!

Ricoa Flat Tops

Nutrition Facts


Serving Size 3 pieces
Servings per Container 3


Calories 80 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 7g
Protein 1g


Vitamin A 0% Calcium 4%
Vitamin C 0% Iron 0%


* Based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet



Nestle Chuckie

Nutrition Facts



Serving Size 250 mL

Servings per Container 1




Average Consumption Per Serving % RENI*
Energy, kcal 195 13
Protein, g 7 19
Carbohydrated, g 30
Fat, g 5
Calcium, mg 278 50
Vitamin A, mcg RE 139 35
Vitamin D, mcg 2.5 50
Phosphorus, mg 275 55



* Based on 2002 RENI Children: 4-6 years old


Tobi Chocolate Peanut Butter

Nutrition Facts


Serving Size 30g (2 tablespoons)
Serving Per Container about 10


Calories 180 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 13g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars 5g
Protein 7g


Vitamin A 0% Calcium 0%
Vitamin C 0% Iron 3%


* Based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet


Wehehe! Gusto ko pa din ng chocolate! Haha!

Excerpt from About.Com: Chocolate - Health Benefits

What is it that makes chocolate so irresistible? A large part of chocolate's allure, of course, lies in the taste - a deliciously rich concoction that satisfies the most intense craving. But several chemical reactions are also at work. For one thing, chocolate stimulates the secretion of endorphins, producing a pleasureable sensation similar to the "runner's high" a jogger feels after running several miles.

Chocolate also contains a neurotransmitter, serotonin, that acts as an anti-depressant. Other substances, such as theobromine and phenylethylamine, have a stimulating effect. However, the truth is that scientists are still not positive how the over three-hundred chemicals contained in chocolate make us feel so good.

...scientists are beginning to disprove some common myths about the dangers of eating too much chocolate. For example, it is not true that eating chocolate can cause acne or make it worse. Nor is chocolate the threat to healthy teeth that it was once thought to be. While both cocoa and chocolate contain sugar, they also have properties that work against sugar's tendency to produce the oral bacteria that eventually leads to dental decay. In fact, researchers at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York, have concluded that milk chocolate is one of the snack foods that is least likely to contribute to tooth decay, since it contains phosphate and other minerals.

Furthermore, while chocolate may not be the most healthy snack around, it does contain a number of nutrients. High in potassium and magnesium, chocolate also provides us with several vitamins - including B1, B2, D, and E. As for calories, no one is going to claim chocolate is the quintessential diet food. Still, the average chocolate bar contains approximately 250 calories - low enough for a dieter to enjoy one as an occasional treat. Besides, indulging your chocolate craving from time to time can help prevent the bingeing that is a dieter's worst enemy.

From Momscape

But On The Negative Side...
1. Chocolate may trigger headaches in migraine sufferers. --> Oops, bulls eye! Haha!
2. Milk chocolate is high in calories, saturated fat and sugar.

Excerpt from WebMD

Dark Chocolate Is Healthy Chocolate By Daniel J. DeNoon

Aug. 27, 2003 -- Got high blood pressure? Try a truffle. Worried about heart disease? Buy a bon-bon.

It's the best medical news in ages. Studies in two prestigious scientific journals say dark chocolate -- but not white chocolate or milk chocolate -- is good for you.

...But that's no license to go on a chocolate binge. Eating more dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure -- if you've reached a certain age and have mild high blood pressure, say the researchers. But you have to balance the extra calories by eating less of other things. - Dirk Taubert, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Cologne, Germany

...Dark chocolate -- but not milk chocolate or dark chocolate eaten with milk -- is a potent antioxidant, report Mauro Serafini, PhD, of Italy's National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research in Rome, and colleagues..."Our findings indicate that milk may interfere with the absorption of antioxidants from chocolate ... and may therefore negate the potential health benefits that can be derived from eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate."

...What is it about dark chocolate? The answer is plant phenols -- cocoa phenols, to be exact. These compounds are known to lower blood pressure.

Chocolates made in Europe are generally richer in cocoa phenols than those made in the U.S. So if you're going to try this at home, remember: Darker is better.

Just remember to balance the calories. A 100-gram serving of Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Bar has 531 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you ate that much raw apple you'd only take in 52 calories. But then, you'd miss out on the delicious blood pressure benefit.

A hint: Don't replace healthy foods with chocolate. Most people's diets have plenty of sweets. Switch those for some chocolate if you're going to try the truffle treatment.


Great, great! Let's all eat chocolate! DARK, please.. Hehe..

2008-10-14

on buses and trains  

Hey Mom, why didn't you tell me?
Why didn't you teach me a thing or two?
You just let me go, out into the world,
You never thought to share what you knew.



(Chorus):
So I walked under a bus,
I got hit by a train,
Keep fallin' in love,
Which is kind of the same,
I've sunk out at sea, crashed my car, gone insane,
And it felt so good, I wanna do it again.


Hey Mom, why didn't you warn me?
'Cause about boys there's something I should have known,
They're like chocolate cake, like cigarettes,
I know they're bad for me but I just can't leave 'em alone.


(Repeat Chorus)


Hey Mom, since we're talkin',
What was it like when you were young?
Has the world changed or is still the same?
A man can kill and still be the sweetest fun.


(Repeat Chorus)


Sung by: Bachelor Girl from Lyrics Mode

HURRY UP and WAIT!  

One Step at a Time
Sung by: Jordin Sparks

Hurry up and wait
So close, but so far away
Everything that you've always dreamed of
Close enough for you to taste
But you just can't touch

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

[Chorus:]
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

You believe and you doubt
You're confused, you got it all figured out
Everything that you always wished for
Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours
If they only knew

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

Source: AZLyrics.com

2008-10-10

Papay Nongnong  

What I will remember most from my Papay Nongnong was his independence. He's the second in 4 siblings, my mother being the eldest. I don't know if he's been in any place aside from Bicol. I think from the family, he's the one who has never been to Manila. He enjoys being in the field, being in the salog, might be because it's more comfortable to be near nature. A very hard-working man. He has been Papang and Mamang's constant help in the affairs of the coprahan and abaca. When I was in high school, he would help in the setting-up of the sound system whenever there are barayle in our barangay, and even in other barangays, as he is a staff of Munoy Narcing's lights and sounds. He would come home very early in the mornings (already) during these times. These rakets was aside from helping in the coprahan. He was the one who took charge of Papang and Mamang's house in the salog when Papang had to be in the hospital a lot of times, especially when he had an operation for appendicitis. That was when Papay Ahmel was still in Saudi and Mamay Ely was in Manila working. *sighs*

2008. For a span of 10 months, we've already had 2 births -- Arjhen (Jenny and Arnel's) and John Luis (Novie and Erwin's) -- and 2 deaths -- Papang and Papay Nongnong. How ironic. But I guess that is how life really goes. May nawawala at may dumarating. And death is one of the surest thing in this world. Eventually, we all will die. I was just saddened by the fact that I was not able to convey the message of salvation to both my Papang and my Papay Nongnong (and especially to Papay Nongnong, as I am not that close to him and I'm here in Manila during the times he's in the hospital). When Papang was in the hospital, I was able to visit him. And in a way, ministered to him. We prayed for him. It really pains me to see them all going and me, still waiting for the right time. When is the right time? What if something happened to all of them? The past months, there has been constant earthquake in Patag, and I don't know where this is coming from. It breaks my heart to see my family going through all these and I'm still covered in my shell for fear of rejection and persecution.

This morning, out of nowhere, while walking to the office, I was singing Paglisan. The lyrics just pierced through me.

Kung ang buhay ay isang umagang nakangiti
At ikaw ay ang lupang sinusuyo ng bituin
Di mo man silip ang langit
Di mo man silip ito'y nandirito pa rin
Kung ang lahat ay may katapusan
Itong paglalakbay ay makakarating din sa paroroonan
At sa `yong paglisan Ang tanging pabaon ko
Ay pag-ibig
Hmmm

Sa pagbuhos ng ulan Sa haplos ng hangin
Alaala mo ay nakaukit sa pisngi ng langit
Di man umihip ang hangin ahhh
Di man umihip ika'y nandirito pa rin
Kung ang lahat ay may katapusan
Itong paglalakbay ay makakarating din sa paroroonan
At sa `yong paglisan Ang tanging pabaon ko
Ay pag-ibig
Ay pag-ibig
Ay pag-ibig
Ooh ooh ooh ooh**

Maybe, I was just in the mood for mourning. As was the weather (it was raining when the sun should have been). I'm even wearing all black, I just realized. A lot of things are really happening already. And maybe, this is a wake-up call. And I really have to do something about it. If only all this will be gone after I cried. Then it would be very easy. And life, is not easy.

** Paglisan. Color it Red. Lyrics Download.

2008-10-07

Maynilad Advisory  

Maynilad customers now have another convenient way of paying their water bills.

Effective this month, customers can use Megalink ATM terminals to pay their Maynilad water bills. This after the company availed of the bills payment services of Megalink Inc., which has 22 member banks and over 11 million cardholders nationwide.

The additional payment channel, according to Maynilad’s Treasury head Aurora Canape, will help to eliminate the need for customers to queue in the company’s Business Area offices just to make their payments.

“As long as they have a Megalink ATM card, our customers can start making water bill payments in specified ATM terminals. This is just one of the many payment options that Maynilad is providing to ease the business transaction process for our customers,” she said.

The following Megalink ATM terminals are now ready to accept Maynilad water bill payments: Planters Development Bank, Pacific Ace Savings Bank, United Coconut Planters Bank, Premiere Development Bank, ENCASH, Development Bank of the Philippines, Philippine National Bank, Philippine Veterans Bank, Union Bank of the Philippines and Queen City Development Bank.

Other payment channel options for Maynilad customers include over-the-counter payments at PNB, Banco de Oro (BDO), East-West Bank, RCBC Savings Bank; phone banking through BPI Express Phone Banking; credit cards of Metrobank and BDO; Internet ATM banking through BPI Express Online, PNB, BancNet, East-West Bank; Mobile Phone Banking through Globe G-Cash and Smart Money; and Payment Centers such as LBC, 7-11, RCPI, Cebuana Lhuillier, Robinsons Department Stores and SM Department Stores.

2008-10-03

MAYNILAD ADVISORY  

MAYNILAD Water is upgrading its pipe network in Manila as part of its continuous effort to improve service, resulting in a temporary water supply interruption in some areas starting from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, until 9 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

The service improvement project involves the replacement of a 750-mm gate valve along C.M. Recto corner Legarda, Manila.

This will result in water service interruption in portions of Sampaloc, Sta. Cruz and Quiapo area bounded by Lacson, EspaƱa, Lerma, Andalucia, Bambang, Rizal Ave., Pasig River, Nepomuceno, and Legarda.

Maynilad is advising residents in these areas to store water good for the duration of the water service interruption. They may also call Maynilad Water Hotline 1626.