Summer ♥

A few more weeks and I'm off, back to Manila because it's summer baby!
This summer 2011, I have it all planned. I am going to attend a summer workshop on acting by Repertory Philippines. This is from April 4 to May 20, 9-11am everyday. At this rate, I can get a summer job at my aunt's advertising business again, working only on the afternoons.
Oh, I'm so ready for summer! I can't wait to meet new people and to try new things.
Summer, come quicker. I need you now! Come, summer, come!

GMs and Floods

What are GMs? What are floods? GMs and floods are actually pretty much the same, it's just that the latter aims to more people. GMs and floods are text messages meant to be sent to a group or a number of people. It's either to spread information or just to find people to text to.
Of the latter kind, it usually starts with a part of a song, a saying, or an experience. I like GMs and floods because it allows me to send messages to certain people, without them knowing that they are the one I am referring to, or without them knowing of the subtext of my message. It's an entertaining way to toy with people. >:D

Last Kiss

I teared up the first time I heard this song. The tone and the words were just so sad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yZmRAF0DeI

Last Kiss
from the album Speak Now
by Taylor Swift

I still remember the look on your face
Lit through the darkness at 1:58
The words that you whispered for just us to know
You told me you loved me
So why did you go away
Away

I do recall now, the smell of the rain
Fresh on the pavement
I ran off the plane
That July ninth, the beat of your heart
It jumps through your shirt
I can still feel your arms
But now I'll go, sit on the floor
Wearing your clothes
All that I know is I don't know
How to be something you miss
I never thought we'd have a last kiss
Never imagined we'd end like this
Your name, forever the name on my lips

I do remember the swing of your step
The life of the party, you're showing off again
And I'd roll my eyes and then you'd pull me in
I'm not much for dancing, but for you I did
Because I love your handshake, meeting my father
I love how you walk with your hands in your pockets
How you'd kiss me when I was in the middle of saying something
There's not a day I don't miss those rude interruptions

And I'll go sit on the floor
Wearing your clothes
All that I know is I don't know
How to be something you miss
I never thought we'd have a last kiss
Never imagined we'd end like this
Your name, forever the name on my lips

So I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep
And I feel you forget me like I used to feel you breathe
And I'll keep up with our old friends
Just to ask them how you are
Hope it's nice where you are

And I hope the sun shines and it's a beautiful day
And something reminds you you wish you had stayed
You can plan for a change in the weather and time
But I never planned on you changing your mind

So I'll go, sit on the floor wearing your clothes
All that I know is I don't know how to be something you miss
I never thought we'd have a last kiss
Never imagined we'd end like this
Your name, forever the name on my lips
Just like our last kiss
Forever the name on my lips
Forever the name on my lips
Just like our last

My dad

Name: Constancio Rainier Genille Simpas, III
Nickname: Rain
Birthday: March 22, 1972
Educational Attainment:
A. Grade School: Ateneo De Manila University
B. High School: University of the Philippines, Diliman
Current Occupation: Call center agent (Teletech)

My dad. What can I say? He's the best. He's the best. He's the best!

Do You Remember?

Do you remember all of the times we had?

There are certain people who can't help but fade from your life. They slowly walk away, either because they want to or because the universe wants them too. But all I want from them, if ever they stray from me, is to remember all the memories we shared. May it be the fun times, or the hard times. I just want you to remember.

Do you remember all of the times we had?
Let's bring it back.

Too Much

TOO MUCH OF ANYTHING IS TOO MUCH.

Too much food is too much.
Too much Internet is too much.
Too much partying is too much
Too much resting is too much.
Too much water is too much.
Too much fun is too much.
Too much of writing is too much.
Too much laziness is too much.
Too much happiness is too much.
Too much sadness is too much.
Too much of love is too much.
Too much of too much is too much.

Stuck in December

The cool wind blows
But I always feel warm
Because I very well know
Forever, I'll be in your arms

December came
And we were invincible
Monday, the 13th
I never knew it was possible

There was nothing but love
It was all I knew
Nothing could go wrong
Because I had you

The day came
That we had to part
But a promise was left
To stay in each other's hearts

And so a kiss goodbye
That feeling, I remember
No regrets, no lies
Perfect December

And so the month went on
No distance could keep us
Everyday we talked
As if nothing was between us

The love grew even greater
And drowned in it, we were
But it never really mattered
Because it was you and me, faithfully forever

We came back, but restricted
Cut off from each other
We hate keeping secrets
So in lies, we were smothered

That night on the 6th
You asked me to stop
There was nothing I could do
Felt like a million feet drop

And the fights came
There was nothing but tears
All the hurt and the pain
Of words kept unclear

All the promises and the hopes
All the words let go
It means nothing now
And that makes me feel so low

And so here, I found
Nothing was forever
And dreams couldn't come true
I learned that from you

We tried to make it feel
As if there was nothing
But we couldn't deny it
Because our love was really something

We missed it all
That was for sure
But we couldn't fall
Back into that love, so pure

But now you've found another
I'm happy for you, it's true
But I'm still wishing for that tiny chance
That you'll remember me too

Come back and let's start
Do it over again
Remember that feeling
Fall in love with me again

But I have to let go
For me and for you
But how can I move on
When I'm still in love with you

And so life goes
No mercy, no pride
I walk this thin line
Not looking to your side

I guess what hurts most, I can say
Is knowing that we couldv'e gone all the way
Now, I can't help but remember
Everything we had, still stuck in December.

You Can't Always Get What You Want

You can't always get what you want.

This is very true. Sometimes, you want something so bad and you try to do everything you can to get it, but to no avail. So you try again. You keep trying and trying and trying until you finally realize it's completely hopeless. And so you give up. But there's still that little spark. Then, out of nowhere, something comes up. It's not exactly what you want, but it will do.

You can't always get what you want.
But if you try sometimes, you'll find, you get what you need.
-Rolling Stones

Radiation Threat

At 12:43pm today, I received a text message from a classmate which said:

“From BBC News: Japan govt confirms radiation leak at Fukushima nuclear plants. Asian countries should take necessary precautions. Remain indoors first 24hrs. Close doors n windows. Swab neck skin with betadine where thyroid area is, radiation hits thyroid first. Take extra precaution, radiation may hit Phil startng 4pm 2day. Pls pass."

I was very doubtful. I do not have faith on these kind of chain messages. I had to confirm the news.
At around 3:42pm, I received a text message from my mom telling me to shut down the house and just turn on the air-con, as ordered by my ever-cautious grandmother. This raised my alarm. Was it really true? Nevertheless, I did what my mom told me to do.
After a while, I turned on my computer and went directly to news sites. Lo and behold, they declared that the rumors were false. There was little chance that radiation will reach our country. But still, it encourages people to be pre-cautious.

When Prayer's The Only Solution

As we all know, Japan faced two natural calamities - an earthquake and a tsunami. Due to this, many lives have been lost, many properties have been damaged, and Japan is undergoing social stress.
What can we do? Easy. We can pray. Amidst everything, prayer is a sure-fire answer. We must pray for the country as a whole, the people affected, etc.
So pray, pray, and pray.

A Break From Reality

First of all, I spent my vacation in Manila with my sister and my relatives on mom's side. My parents decided to stay in Iloilo.
This school break was filled with loads of exciting adventures and experiences.
The day after I arrived, we already went out to try the restaurant where my aunt currently works, Papa John's Pizza. It was very delicious. It was different from other pizza chains because they used fresh ingredients which gave the taste a refreshing twist. Plus, I loved their cheese sticks. On this day, my sister and I also bonded with my six-year-old cousin. We played at TimeZone and went around Robinson's Galleria while waiting for our aunt to finish with work.
The day after that, my grandma's brother invited us to go with him to Duty Free. So we did. It was very tiring going around the mall. Plus, there were so much people that it was pretty difficult to move around. We mostly bought gifts and food. After an entire afternoon of roaming around, my sister and I went to Sunday mass. After that, we visited this bazaar beside the Church where we bought some shirts, belts, and gifts.
The next day, my other aunt picked us up and brought us to Greenbelt because she wanted us to attend her office's Christmas Party later that night. She had us tag along and help her while she ran some errands and last-minute gift buying. She then joined her friends for another party while my sister and I went off and did some shopping. After spending the entire afternoon walking around and buying stuff, we went to the restaurant where the Christmas Party would be held, Tender Bob's. My cousins arrived and a little later, so did my aunt and her office mates and employees. That night was super fun! They had a program and loads of games hosted by this hilarious comedian who still has me giggling now whenever I remember his antics.
The next day, my mom told us to attend this birthday party of her friend's daughter. So we did and we met up with my sister's ninangs. We even brought my six-year-old and two-year-old cousins to represent us in the party because it was a children's party.
Some days, if we had nothing to do, my sister and I would go to my cousin's house. Usually, we'd even sleep over. My grandma's house, where we were staying was very near so it wasn't a great hassle to go back and pick up our stuff.
One day, my two aunts brought us to Greenbelt 5 to try this new restaurant, ToastBox. It was very similar to KopiRoti and it was actually pretty expensive. After that, we went around the area. We walked to Glorietta, passing through Landmark. We bought these delicious crinkles to be given away as gifts and we ate at this self-service frozen yogurt joint, Tutti Frutti. Then, we walked to SM where we were supposed to do a little grocery shopping for our grandma. But we weren't able to do so because we had to leave early because my uncle needed the car and the driver to attend this event.
On Christmas Eve, we went to my great grandmother's house just as we traditionally did every year. We ate dinner then went to the Church where the Christmas Mass was held by our own relative. After the mass, we went back to the house and had the gift-giving accompanied by some late night treats. We went home after that where we opened the gifts piled up under the Christmas tree.
On Christmas Day, I wanted to sleep in after last night's tiring happenings but my grandma woke us all up because we were invited to my mom's cousin's house for lunch. So we went there and had a delicious meal. After eating, I ended up watching a DVD of Les Miserables In Concert which was absolutely breathtaking. We went home after that and we all took siesta to prepare for another Christmas Party that night which we also attended every year. Here, we mingled with our my mom's cousins. There was a twist with this year's event because one of my uncles performed an amazing magic show plus some of our relatives, who rarely came to this event, arrived. We came home a bit later than we usually did which was a good sign because it simply meant that this year's event was much more fun than that of the previous years, which was true.
The next day, my aunt, my sister, and I went to SM to finally do last week's grocery shopping. After that, we attended Sunday Mass where we ran into my other aunt who invited us to dinner. We ate at this restaurant called Trinity near Manila Bay so obviously, we ate seafood. Lots and lots of seafood.
After such tiring few days, I was happy that we had nothing lined up to do because this was my chance to rest.
After two days of doing nothing, my aunt called up and told me that she and my uncle were going to Bacolod. So she wanted my sister and I to stay at their house with my cousins for a few days. So we did. It was really fun!
On the 30th of December, we attended our yearly family reunion. It was themed 70s/retro so we had to wear costumes. My aunt, cousin, sister, and I all won for best in costume. I think we caught everyone's attentions because of our bright and colorful wigs. We had tons of fun games and programs. It was very tiring but all worth it.
The next day, my aunt and uncle arrived. So my sister and I went back to my grandma's house to prepare for our New Year's Celebration. At midnight, we lit the firecrackers and ate our New Year's meal which consisted of grilled pork and crabs.
I woke up pretty late the next morning. We attended mass in the afternoon and after that we left to go to my dad's sister's house for a New Year's dinner. We got lost on the way there. We spent the night with some of our cousins. We went home pretty late already.
The next day, I wanted to sleep in but my grandma woke us up because she said we had to go to the cemetery. So we did. Afterward, we ate lunch at Toho, a restaurant where we always ate as a family. After lunch, my grandma, aunt, sister, and I went to PowerPlant Mall at Rockwell. We did some shopping while my grandma went to the salon. We attended Sunday mass then ate an early dinner after. That night, I packed my stuff. I picked up my cousins too, because they wanted to spend time with me before I left. But of course, we had to bring them back home because one of them also had class the next day. I was supposed to sleep early because I had to wake up at 2:30am and I decided that I'll go to school. So I had to have enough rest. But since it was my last night, we decided to make the most out of it. I slept at around 1:00am already.
I woke up at 2:30am and went to the airport. I couldn't sleep on the plane which was very unfortunate. We arrived Iloilo where my parents picked my grandma and me up. I dressed up in the car and they dropped me off at school.
That ended my break. I was back to reality.

Playing With Fire

My aunt really likes this song. When I heard the start, I was a little bit baffled by why she liked it. But as the song progressed, I realized why she did and this instantly became on of my favorite songs too. This is "Playing With Fire" by N-Dubz ft. Mr. Hudson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0QFLZCH3FI

Lyrics:
I don't slip or trip when she asks me where I've been (Where you been)
One big smile on my face zip it darling it's just you and me (You and me)
Now I'm on some Alfie behaviour, I'll call you back later
Too many fish in the sea for me
But when the lights come on, and what's her name is gone
I realise where I'm supposed to be

I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me

'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Ay
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar

I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire

Thoughts running right through the night as I watch you sleep
(She's gettin' closer)
I can't help but check his text, while he's passed out next to me
(It's only a matter of time)
I'm on some CSI behaviour, who's gonna save ya
You'll be the fool when the truth comes out
So when those lights come on, and what's her face is gone
We're straight back to the same routine

I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me

'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Hey
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did

'Cause I'm such a good liar

I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire

Living life in disguise, can't keep up with these lies
You do anything to try and catch me out, but I never leave no signs
In my heart we was meant to be
But guys like me be like two or three
I can't help myself I love girls, I can't kick out playing with fire

I can't kick out playing with fire
Playing with fire
Playing with fire

She ain't goin' nowhere
Know why?

'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Ay
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Oooooh
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar

I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire

I'm such a good liar

Liar

Please Don't Go

The first time I heard this song, I didn't like it. But after listening to it one time, I learned to like it. It's now my ringing tone. Here's "Please Don't Go" by Mike Posner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpixdTlYlKU

Lyrics:
Let's run away from these lies
Back to yesterday, safe tonight

I feel the sun creeping up like tick tock
I'm trying to keep you in my head but if not
We'll just keep running from tomorrow with our lips locked
Yeah, you got me begging, begging

Baby, please don't go
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave, I'm gonna find you

Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't

Baby, please don't run away
From my bed and start another day
Stay instead

I feel the sun creeping up like tick tock
I'm trying to keep you in my head but if not
We'll just keep running from tomorrow with our lips locked
Yeah, you got me begging, begging

Baby, please don't go
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave I'm gonna find you

Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't
Baby, please don't

I stay running from tomorrow
I stay running from tomorrow
Well, I stay running from tomorrow
Said, I stay running from tomorrow

Baby, please don't go
(Please don't go)
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave I'm gonna find you
(I'm gon', I'm gon', I'm gonna find you)

Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
(Don't leave me, leave me)
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't run away

Sleepovers

When I'm in Manila, my cousins would usually have us sleep over. This is what I did the last time we were there because I wanted to remember the few nights we stayed there without adult supervision (yayas not counted).

Sparks Fly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBUZ3KFFSC8

Lyrics:
The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far

And you stood there in front of me
Just close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't
See what I was thinking of

Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around

'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile

My mind forgets to remind me
You're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be

I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain

Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around

'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile

I'll run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right

And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
I'm captivated by you, baby
Like a fireworks show

Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around

'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile

And the parks fly
Oh, baby, smile
And the sparks fly

Boredom

What do you do when you're bored?
I take pictures, edit, and post.

Nighttime

I love nights.
The breathtaking view of the moon and the stars never fails to make me smile.
Sometimes, I confess, I even wish on stars. Sometimes, they really do come true. You just have to believe that they will.
I love this season's nights most because of the cool winds. It just makes me feel so nice.

My Storybook

Life is just a big blank story book. You're the author. You decide who comes, who goes; what happens next. The only challenge in this story of your life is that everything is written with a pen, no erasures. You have to stick with what you have and do what you can with it.

Promise The Stars

I don't really go for rock-type bands but I'll make an exception for We The Kings. This song is my favorite of their current album 'Smile Kid'. This is 'Promise The Stars': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JP6Razf7RA

Lyrics:
Let's take off and fly
And race through the sky
And like the hundreds of airplanes we're floating way up high
We'll never look down
We'll build our own town
And like the thousands of clouds we will never touch the ground

But would you risk some broken bones
Just to call this place home
This could be home

Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing, my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are

With your hand in mine
We'll soar through the night
And like the dozens of spaceships we'll dance with sattelites
We'll keep our eyes closed
And we won't let go
And with the millions of stars we'll will never be alone

But would you risk some broken bones
Just to call this place home
This could be home

Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay

[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/promise-the-stars-lyrics-we-the-kings.html ]

I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are

I want you my only lover
And I want you my only lover

Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars

Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars

Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are

Pray

I never imagined Justin Bieber to sing this kind of songs. So kudos to him for doing so. This is Pray by Justin Bieber: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9tJW9MDs2M

Lyrics:
Verse 1:
(And i pray)
I just can't sleep tonight,
knowing that things ain't right.
It's in the papers, it's on the TV,
it's everywhere that i go.
Children are crying, soldiers are dying,
some people don't have a home.

Pre Chorus:
But i know there's sunshine behind that rain,
I know there's good times behind that pain (hey)
Can you tell me how i can make a change?

Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray.
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray.

Verse 2:
I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight
Am I a sinner? Cause half my dinner,
Is still there on my plate.
Ooh i got a vision, to make a difference,
and it's starting today.

Pre Chorus:
Cause i know there's sunshine beyond that rain,
I know there's good times beyond that pain


Heaven tell me i can make a change.

Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray. (yeee)
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and

Bridge:
I pray for the broken-hearted,
I pray for the life not started.
I pray for all the ones not breathing,
I pray for all the souls in need.
I pray, can you give em one today?

Pre Chorus:
I just can't sleep tonight,
Can someone tell me how to make a change?

End Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray, (Ooh)
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and i pray, (ooh)
I pray, I pray
I close my eyes and pray.

Taylor Swift

I absolutely love Taylor Swift!
Her songs are very catchy and you can relate to them. Plus, what's fun is that her songs are reflections of her experiences. So she's actually directing her songs to certain people. For example, her song 'Forever And Always' was directed to Joe Jonas who broke off their relationship in a 23-second phone call. Another example is her song 'Back To December' which was dedicated to Taylor Lautner.
Everyone should be a fan of Taylor Swift. Everyone should be able to appreciate her music.


http://www.taylorswift.com