i am one happy soul today. i started the day off by going with our area group to do shopping at Orfus Road, Toronto. I bought a bunch of clothes for me and for *ehem* BK. Then, my buddies picked me up from South Common and we headed to Ka Ellen's place to have our haircut. Afterwards, we ate at the congee place and finally i'm home. my brother & sisters friends are still here and its been a long time since thay visited our place. Good thing we have this whole day just for our personal activities, and tomorrow will be another full time (stay) at church!

general practice tomorrow, i still haven't memorized the english processional hymn. ugh!

temperature's rising,
sun is shining;
snow's melting and
waters dripping...

"what he/she doesn't know won't hurt him/her."

i wonder if the above-quote contradicts the principle of honesty but sometimes, i think that it is applicable in order to not stain a relationship.

Honesty

If you search for tenderness
It isn’t hard to find
You can have the love you need to live
But if you look for truthfulness
You might just as well be blind
It always seems to be so hard to give

Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you

I can always find someone
To say they sympathize
If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
But I don’t want some pretty face
To tell me pretty lies
All I want is someone to believe

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I can find a lover
I can find a friend
I can have security
Until the bitter end
Anyone can comfort me
With promises again
I know, I know

When I’m deep inside of me
Don’t be too concerned
I won’t ask for nothin’ while I’m gone
But when I want sincerity
Tell me where else can I turn
Because you’re the one that I depend upon

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sometimes, i catch myself thinking why people need to work, or even worse, suffer to survive. God had designed man to live an easy life in paradise but due to man's disobedience, he has to face its consequences:

Genesis 3:19 - In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

yesterday, the Philippines observed the 18th anniversary of EDSA Revolution. It is very sad to note that aside from democracy, the Philippines has not gained anything since then.

yesterday, i was with my buddies for the afternoon and we strolled along Dixie Road and also, went to the Chinese (community) commercial area. i was looking for Pinoy DVDs on sale and i didn't find anything worth buying. anyway, we had a nice noodle soup snack and afterwards, went to our place and watched Phone Booth.
at night, i went to BK place and brought a small bouquet of flowers for decoration. hehe.. i don't usually give thosee things but i just thought of it. oh well.

i'll be out for the afternoon to attend to "some matter". i've been waiting for this since last week and here it is now! God is good! :)

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for BK:

Cruisin'

Baby let's cruise
Away from here
Don't be confused
The way is clear

And if you want it you got it forever
This is not a one night stand (baby)
So, let music take your mind
Just release and you will find

You're gonna fly away
Glad you're going my way
I love it when we're cruisin' together
Music is played for love
Cruisin' is made for love
I love it when we're cruisin' together

Baby tonight
Belongs to us
Everything right
Do what you must

And inch by inch we get closer and closer
To every little part of each other
So, let the music take your mind
Just release and you will find

You're gonna fly away
Glad you're going my way
I love it when we're cruisin together
Music is played for love
Cruisin is made for love
I love it when we're cruisin together

Cruise with me baby

Baby let's cruise
Let's float, let's glide
Let's open up
And go inside

And if you want it you got it forever
I can just stay here beside you and love you baby
Let the music take your mind
Just release and you will find

You're gonna fly away
Glad you're going my way
I love it when we're cruisin together
Music is played for love
Cruisin is made for love
I love it when we're cruisin together

(listen to MIDI)

i thought its just me who noticed Bro. Roland's face. we thought he had a mild stroke. i don't know what to wish for him coz i'm not too familiar with cardiac illnesses. may God heal him with his sickness.

Aklat ng mga Gawa ng mga Apostol 5

Si Ananias at Safira
1Ngunit isang lalaking nagngangalang Ananias, kasama ang kaniyang asawang si Safira ang nagbili ng isang tinatangkilik. 2Itinabi niya ang bahagi ng halaga para sa kaniyang sarili. Ito ay alam din ng kaniyang asawa. Dinala niya ang ilang bahagi at inilagay sa paanan ng mga apostol.
3Ngunit sinabi ni Pedro: Ananias, bakit pinuspos ni Satanas ang iyong puso upang magsinungaling ka sa Banal na Espiritu at magtabi ng bahagi ng halaga ng lupa para sa iyong sarili? 4Nang ito ay nananatili pa sa iyo, hindi ba ito ay sa iyo? Nang ito ay ipagbili, hindi ba ito ay nasa ilalim ng iyong kapangyarihan? Bakit binalak mo ang bagay na ito sa iyong puso? Hindi ka nagsinungaling sa mga tao kundi sa Diyos.
5Nang marinig ni Ananias ang mga salitang ito, siya ay natumba at namatay. Nagkaroon ng malaking takot ang lahat ng mga nakarinig ng mga bagay na ito. 6Ang mga kabataang lalaki ay tumindig at binalot siya at kanilang binuhat palabas at inilibing.
7Pagkalipas ng halos tatlong oras ay dumating ang kaniyang asawa. Pumasok ito na hindi nalalaman ang nangyari. 8At sinabi ni Pedro sa kaniya: Sabihin mo sa akin kung ipinagbili ninyo ang lupa sa ganitong kalaking halaga.
Siya ay sumagot: Oo, sa ganitong kalaking halaga.
9Sinabi ni Pedro sa kaniya: Bakit kayo nagkasundo na tuksuhin ang Espiritu ng Panginoon? Narito, ang mga paa ng naglibing sa iyong asawa ay nasa pinto at dadalhin ka nila sa labas.
10Agad na bumagsak ang babae sa paanan ni Pedro at namatay. Pagpasok ng mga kabataang lalaki, nasumpungan nila siyang patay. Dinala nila siya at inilibing sa tabi ng kaniyang asawa. 11At nagkaroon ng malaking takot sa buong kapulungan at sa lahat ng mga nakarinig ng mga bagay na ito.

he's been figuring out why he's so annoyed. not because of the company she had last night, not because she was sorry for not being able to perform due to unavailability of a ride, not because he hasn't seen her for the day. then why? then he thought, its because of communication. he's been wondering *since last night* what has been happening to her. he just can't seem to understand why they need a second party to be able to reach each other while availability of communication equipments is just there waiting to be used. its so annoying, he thought. then all the wondering might just have not been happening if they can directly communicate with each other at any time of the day. you don't need a telegram, nor a snail mail, not an email, and you don't even have to wait and seek for a land line just to know how he or she is doing. just one text message, anytime, anywhere, he or she will know what's happening. too bad, its just not available *when you need it most*.

my PC time reads 11:32PM... i've been dialling Rachel's mobile number but i can't seem to reach her. anyway, the girls are enjoying the night out (i suppose).
i just got home from coffee-ing at Tim Hortons with my good buddies Noriel & Charlie, after our performance in the Grand Bible Presentation this evening. We spent some time at the coffee shop talking about Charlie's wedding preparations and other related stuffs. nothing nicer during a cold freezing-rainy day than a good ol' cup of hot drinks with your friends. and you get to talk about a lot of stuffs.

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my dad and mom finally replied to my email and hopefully, they get to send me the stuffs i asked them to. i need my eyeglasses (for reason i only know, hehe), and i long to see my sister & brother-in-law's wedding (recorded in VHS tape). Of course, i also asked them to send my college yearbook and some of my photo albums. i failed to bring them all here when we went here in August since i prioritized bringing my "academic" and "professional" documents for change of status purposes. i am expecting results of it in two months but i have no (exact) idea when the immigration office will reply on my application. well, if they won't accept me here, suits me. i get to go back to my dear native land.

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i got another surprising news from Manila courtesy of my mom. she sure tells me a lot of "updates" about what's going on there. i can't post it here coz its too private. anyway, i miss everyone there. and everything, too. i look forward to returning to Manila, whatever the situation will be: whether it will be a homecoming or a temporary visit. either way, i'll be glad to visit Manila.

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days pass by so fast, you don't even notice.

i'm ok now... from all the rants this afternoon (if you see the "post deleted" entry i had earlier, hehe)... oh well.

had a nice time watching an Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore movie with Karen. i'm too lazy to give a review about the movie but i'll try a short one:

First, i'd like to post here the movie synopsis (SPOILER ALERT!):

"When Arctic marine life veterinarian Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) isn’t tending to the sea animals at Sea Life Park in Hawaii, he’s breaking the hearts of mainland tourists in search of a vacation romance. A long-term relationship for Henry is out of the question. It would scuttle his 10-year dream of sailing to Alaska to study the underwater life of walruses. Henry is close to making his dream come true when his schooner, the Sea Serpent, suffers a mishap during a trial run, which lands him at the Hukilau Café. He’s immediately smitten when he sets his eyes on one of its patrons, the beautiful young Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore), who is seated alone, having breakfast.

Intrigued, he returns to the Hukilau the following day. Lucy is again seated alone with her waffles. Henry joins her and as they chat, he becomes more and more interested. Ignoring his own rule about dating local girls, he makes a date to meet her for breakfast the next day. But when he arrives and makes a reference to their previous conversation, she thinks he’s some kind of freak and calls for help. Lucy has no idea who he is. And Henry realizes that if he wants to win her affections, he’s going to have to start over again every day for the rest of his life." from tribute.ca

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some of my personal comments about the movie:

1. i like the setting. it's so... tropical. (or do i just miss Manila?)

2. drew & adam acted well for their own characters.

3. story's very fictional and simple, characters have a lot of patience in them that makes the story unbelievable. well, i guess the producer's mind is far from it being realistic.

4. film is rated PG-13 but i believe an R-18 rating is more appropriate. although, if it is rated R-18, chances are, the movie will flop.

oh well... i'm really not a film critic. it's just how i view it. if you have other films in mind to watch, don't prioritize this 50 First Dates film. it could wait. in fact, until its DVDs are released.

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the wonders of sex

WARNING: The following images may be offending to others. If you find sexual graphics offending, it is advised to skip this entry or just leave this page.


My sister brought home some Kama Sutra postcards (I wonder if my usage of the term Kama Sutra is correct). They were lent to my sister by her Indian officemate and she told her to take a look at them with her husband (my brother-in-law).
Having insufficient knowledge about Kama Sutra, i was made to believe that it is all about love and different sexual positions. I'm too lazy to expand my knowledge about this matter, but i found the postcards amusing.

Here are three (out of twelve) of the postcards which were lent to my sister:







so...? care to know more?

click HERE to view my blog in Spanish courtesy of Google. (voice out and tag board prefer to remain as is, though) it's cooL!

Saturday the 14th

Why be afraid of Friday the 13th when you can have Saturday the 14th? The usual "bad luck" that comes during Friday the 13th came to me a day after. And yes, it has to be today:

1. My dad and mom called from Manila early this morning and i overheard their conversation with my sister while i was sleeping (actually i was already awake by then) in the couch.
Dad: kumusta si jon?
Sis: eto, nakahilata. pag gising, magco-computer, tapos paalis-alis ng bahay, nanliligaw kahit walang pera.
Dad: pwede ko bang kausapin? (phone handed to me...)

you know what sucks? my sister was joking when she said the things that i am "doing" EVERYDAY but hey! she doesn't know what's goin' on in this house everyday coz she's at work the whole day! i admit i log into the computer a lot but to tell me that i do nothing but face the computer, that's foul! as if i have any other things to do AFTER i take care of HER KIDS, do some household chores for HER HOUSE, take orders from HER, and do whatever SHE wants me to do for the day.
but let me clear this. i do love my sister and i will do anything for her coz i know she also cares a whole lot for me! now what my "being human" complains about is, i don't want to receive remarks about what i do when you can't even say what i actually did to deserve such inferior comment. I DON'T ASK FOR COMPLEMENTS FOR EVERYTHING I DO FOR ANYBODY. I'm contented in silence. But commenting on something that you actually do not know, oh give me a break! it makes me feel bad

2. Ever had an appointment and got ready so early then your companions aren't ready on time and so you just have to cancel it because you were already late? that's the story why i wasn't able to attend the anointing of oil in church this morning.

3. Ever felt so irritated for not reaching someone you have an appointment with simply because there are no means of communication? when unexpected things come accross an appointment you have set and you need to get in touch with that person you are to be with to tell him/her the changes in it, its when a mobile phone comes in handy... but, how will you be able to reach one another if the battery is empty or even if the battery is fully charged, the person still can not be reached because the mobile phone has no load?

4. Ever felt so silly walking for more than 3000 meters while the wind chill is at minus 27 degrees, just because the bus won't come until the next 40 minutes and you don't wanna waste such precious minutes coz you long to see the person you've been missing for the day?

Now, what are my RAVES? I hope they count to more than four:

1. i got my brisk walking exercise for the day.

2. i got to see my BK.

3. i had a great lunch... yes. it was great, thanks!

4. got to spend some time with my ever-loyal buddies @ Square One & Tim Hortons. thanks guys. you always know how to make my day light & bubbly... hehe... parang Cali LOL.

...well, i guess that's about it. Raves can't surpass the number of my rants so my day is just a square day. 4 rants & 4 raves... quits!

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church schedule for the rest of the month:

SUN Feb 15 - 11am performance, 2pm choir practice for worship service & holy supper, group prayer-committee

THU Feb 19 - 8pm performance, holy supper choir practice afterwards

FRI Feb 20 - 8pm performance (grand bible presentation)

SAT Feb 21 - 7pm performance (filipino worship service), practice afterwards

SUN Feb 22 - 2pm holy supper choir practice, group prayer-committee

MON thru THU Feb 23 to 26 - (tentative) devotional prayer for choir performance in Toronto baptism

THU Feb 26 - 8pm choir performance, holy supper choir practice afterwards

FRI Feb 27 - 8pm choir performance in Toronto locale for baptism

SUN Feb 29 - 11am performance, 2pm choir practice for worship service & holy supper, group prayer-committee

jon =

...and so i call it a day!

i am really not a spectator of either the American Idol or Canadian Idol, and even if i'm in Manila right now, i can't think of myself glue-ing my eyes in front of the boob tube to follow its local equivalent--- the Star Struck. but browsing on some friend's journal, i have found something which was (i think) the "talk-of-the-town" a few weeks back.

A guy named William Hung auditioned for the American Idol and this is what happened:

William Hung audition @ American Idol

The guy has the attitude. You can just give it to him. QUOTE: "I already gave my best. I have no regrets at all."

"TGIF!" i used to say this a lot, well at least every friday, when i was still working but now, it doesn't really matter. Fridays have always been welcomed with open arms by majority of workers & students since it signals a two-day break from an all-week physical & mental "torture". how i wish i could say that again... "ahh... Thank God It's Friday!"

clock's ticking...

I went to South Common this afternoon to buy some stuffs at No Frills, Walmart & Shopper's Drug. Before i left the house, i asked my lola if she wants something and she gave me money and told me to buy her 2 tickets of pick-7 Super Lotto.

everybody knows that we are not allowed to have these kinds of stuffs but she assured me its ok and i am buying them FOR HER. i bought her two tickets! am i an accomplice?!?! OMG!! i was just being obedient to her but do you think i shouldn't have bought it...? aww, makes me feel bad.

Thinking Outside the Box

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.


Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car.
Think before you continue reading.
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This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.

The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer:
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WHAT DID HE SAY?

He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams."

Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."

just read this somewhere written by *sumone*

"maybe HE just wants all the kindrez to be all single so that we could spend time together...he's just starting off with u.. i wonder who's nexx...!!"

bah!

my sitemeter report for this week

VISITS:

Total 3,759
Average Per Day 29
Average Visit Length 3:29
Last Hour 2
Today 12
This Week 203

PAGE VIEWS:

Total 5,905
Average Per Day 57
Average Per Visit 2.0
Last Hour 5
Today 34
This Week 402

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makes me think, who actually are those who regularly visit my page. i have long been a very private person and giving my page link to my friends wasn't an easy decision. but no one can live in isolation, thus the saying, "no man is an island." and people need other people to share their life with, their thoughts, their views, their values and even their future dreams. a publicized online diary is one way of reaching out to people, and its somehow a medium for letting go of your inner feelings.
and now, putting up the sitemeter in here somehow makes me happy knowing that i'm not alone with my thoughts and with my life.

week-end wrap-up

Friday, have accompanied my BK at Square One as she went shopping after receiving her paycheck. we rounded the mall, entered (almost) every shop, walked and walked and walked, and had a great time together. too bad, shopping is really not my forte. hehe... sorry for that but i tried my best to keep up with your shopping galore, well, at least i haven't fallen (totally) asleep inside that one shop, hahaha! oh well, we had our 3-minute photo taken, 4 shots worth 4 dollars. i say, they were good! didn't notice (until that night) that we look good together. LOL! ok, ok... this is getting mushy. let's leave friday there. anyway, it was the last thing we did before going to South Common where she purchased pairs of shoes for herself. Lucky girl! so much money to spend for anything she wants. not exactly what she needs but who cares? as long as you are happy with what you get for yourself, its ok. anyway, you worked hard for that so you deserve that! :)

Saturday, most of the day was just spent at home and later that day was our performance in church. we are spending more time (now) in practising hymns for the upcoming holy supper. renewal of oath also took place during the service and it feels good remembering the time i first took oath in accepting an office in the church. after our church activities, we ate dinner at Wendy's and finally called it a day.

Today, hymn practice after lunch. it was a long practice. you see, my weekend is filled with church activities and i'm satisfied with it. kung pwede nga lang huwag nang magtrabaho at mamalagi na lamang sa loob ng bahay-sambahan, mas gugustuhin ko. pero hindi eh. kase sa mundong ito, marami pang dapat gawin. pero syempre, una lagi ang para sa Ama.
Lastly, committee-prayer was held here at home. got a chance to talk with Cecile who will help me in looking for "connections" so i can do something while waiting for my papers. i'm looking forward to it...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my niece, Ria, who turns six today. She doesn't know how to speak Filipino anymore after migrating here in Canada last August 2002. :(

Also this day, my cousin Faith celebrates her birthday. I can't imagine and i hate to think that she's older than my BK. I used to pick on her a lot when we were still young (well, i was young and she was VERY young), and now she's grown into a fine young lady.

Together with my niece & cousin, my college choir's only daughter, Jenny also celebrates her bithday today. Well, its at least yesterday coz checkin' on the time, its already February 06 in Manila. oh well...

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i've been living a very boring life since my brother and i gave up the newspaper delivery thingy. all i have to do is to wait, wait, and again, wait. aaarrggghhh....
that explains why i spend so much time on the internet everyday. i'm not an outgoing person and its the only thing i can do after the household chores i am tasked to do.

sometimes it still lingers in my mind... what if my sister & her family didn't migrate here in Canada? or if it is really meant for them, what if MY family didn't insist in staying here with them? i guess i still have my job at the bank and i guess i have enough savings to step into the next "chapter" of life.

then the following things could NOT have happened:

1. i did not have to line up at the crowded US Embassy to ask those moron US officers to grant me a US VISA which i never dreamed of.

2. i would have not known that its better to live in Canada than in the US.

3. i would have not known that the Canadian government, just like any other Third World Country governments, is also a corrupt government. the only difference is, it's not that public here since Canada is a First World Country. Careful analysis will prove this.

4. i wouldn't have been romantically related to a non-member.

5. i wouldn't have changed my Globe line to SUN Cellular line.

6. i wouldn't have met my very supportive SUN Cellular co-employees.

7. i wouldn't have purchased my dream phone, the Nokia 6610.

8. i wouldn't have experienced watching NBA live!

9. i wouldn't have seen some US landmarks (eg. Golden Gate, Hollywood, Vegas...) and even the beautiful Niagara Falls from Ontario side.

10. i wouldn't have experienced a true winter season and (the pesky) snow fall.

11. i wouldn't have learned wearing coat and tie coz it really used to make me feel uneasy wearing those suits.

12. i wouldn't have met my BK. now that's the saddest part.

and so i'm thankful, looking at the brighter side of everything that has been happening, i'm no more than glad of everything that is being given unto me. i still can breathe, i still can think, i still can eat, sleep and able to work. i still have my family, my friends and loved ones. most of all, i still have my divine duty. how can i be so ungrateful?

A Special Entry For My New HTML Professor, MARK DIAZ

Yes, he is my newly-found html professor, replacing that busy lady from Manila *ehem @ lola jary*!

Li'l bro Mark (who is actually bigger than me) just gave me some html codes to disable the right-click thingy in my page. This prevents ANYONE from... y'know *wink wink*. hehehe....

ok, ok... this li'l brother of mine (MarkY) is a very kind-hearted, sentimental, good organ player young man, and he is a net savvy! he's always on line around 4pm onwards, or from the time the school's over until his mommy Rio calls him for dinner. hmm... what else?

Oh. i owe him a jollibee meal, and giving me the codes i needed makes me owe him two jollibee meals. i guess i just have to work on a franchise of a branch here in Mississauga so i can treat this li'l bro of mine with many pieces of chickenjoy anytime he wants! LOL. sounds good, eh?

Yo, bro! Thank you so much for your help! Who would have thought that you aren't an internet buff? Even in school, you are not listening to yer profs and yer just too busy net surfing and giving friendster testimonials to yer friends. LOL. just kidding!

And lastly, this entry is not a friendster testimonial.

i've received a lot of photos of me today and yesterday thru email. photos sent yesterday were my San Diego trip photos courtesy of my froggy buddy, while the second set of photos received today were Kitchen gimik with my PEx buddies taken some time last year. i was amused with all the photos and my photo file is getting crowded. hehe... i would want to post some photos here but i have to postpone it since i would want to know how to RESTRICT anyone from copying the photos by right-clicking their mouse. any html professors out there?

ok, ok... here are two of them:


jorry, thel & jon at Kitchen (Ivy, do you know WHEN was this gimik?)


jon with abby & jireh's mom, San Diego CA, 27 January, 2004 (abby, what's your mom's first name? I just call her "mommy")

there. please observe copyrights. thanks. :)

I have just included a MIDI in my blog, thanks to my BK for the code. This one's for you:

EACH DAY WITH YOU
Martin Nievera

Flowers for you on this lovely evening
Though they have no words
They share my feelings
As we walk along the avenue
Pardon me I just can't help staring at you

When I look into those sparkling eyes
I float in the air and wander in paradise
You give my heart a source of inspiration
Your beauty is beyond imagination

You are the one the only one
That I desire
When we touch when we're one
You light the fire
The seasons we share hand in hand
There seems to be no time
Each day with you becomes a valentine

Time must go on and so must we
Moments slip away but not the memories
One day as we look back
We'll always treasure
Candlelight that shines beyond forever

You are the one the only one
That I desire
When we touch when we're one
You light the fire
The seasons we share hand in hand
There seems to be no time
Each day with you becomes a valentine
Your beauty is beyond imagination

You are the one the only one
That I desire
When we touch when we're one
You light the fire
The seasons we share hand in hand
There seems to be no time
Each day with you becomes a valentine

You are the one the only one
That I desire
When we touch when we're one
You light the fire
The seasons we share hand in hand
There seems to be no time
Each day with you becomes a valentine

You are the one the only one
I desire
When we touch when we're one
You light the fire
The seasons we share hand in hand

Americans & Canadians go ga-ga over Superbowl which is actually on going today, 01 February, 2004. What the heaven is this, anyway? To know more about this event, click here.

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Once again, a blessed day was gifted to me as i was able to perform my choir duties until late afternoon when we practice the hymns for the Holy Supper. After the practice, my good buddies Noriel & Charlie and I went to our place and watched Dekada '70.

Movie Synopsis:
"A story of a family caught in the middle of a tumultuous decade, Dekada '70 details how a middle class family struggled with and faced the new changes that empowered Filipinos to rise against the government. Following the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus, proclamation of Martial Law, bombing of Plaza Miranda, random arrests and political prisoners shaped the decade. While the government gets more oppressive, people get more radical. All these witnessed by Amanda Bartolome (Vilma Santos), a mother of five boys. And while her sons grow, form their beliefs and lead different lives, Amanda awakens her identity to state her stand as a citizen, a mother, and a woman."

Dekada '70 is a nice movie, but when it was shown in Manila as Star Cinema's official Metro Manila Film Festival entry in December 2002 (if i'm not mistaken), i wasn't able to watch it. i was soooo busy with my job then, hehehe... but i remember the production having a very good movie promotion at the Robinsons Galleria Cinema lobby. They put up a mini-exhibit displaying photos, posters and historical accounts during the year 70s in Manila. and some of the lead stars came to visit it and at the same time promote their movie. my head office was in Galleria Corporate Center then so i get to see always what's going on in the mall. sheesh... i'm beginning to miss Manila again. ok, ok... enough of this reminiscing!

The film was one of the three VCDs i bought in San Diego last Tuesday.

kauuwi ko lang galing kina ka ellen, sinamahan kong magpagupit sina charlie & noriel. sinundo nila ako kaninang mga alas dos ng hapon at sinamahan muna ako sa Islington upang makipagkita kay ginoong Khan.
pagkatapos ay ginamit na namin ang natitirang promo coupons sa Krispy Kreme at saka tumuloy sa bahay nina ka ellen. nandoon din sina alice at nimfa at doon kami naghintay, kumain at nanood ng nba at ice hockey. unang pagkakataon kong makapanood ng laro ng Toronto Maple Leafs at nanalo sila laban sa Ottawa Senators.
medyo marami yata akong nakain, mula nang kami ay magkape at hanggang sa masarap na salmon na aming pinagsaluhan bilang hapunan. haayy... buhay.