Audio: Photograph

I had this song recorded using my iBook while on vacation in Oslo, Norway. I think I made this in my sister's bedroom, waiting for the turn of the year (2006 going 2007).

This is popularized by Ariel Rivera. The one doing a second voice is no less than Regine V. I used a minus-one that's why.

So, follow the link and I hope just for the sake of fun, one will enjoy it as much as I did while recording it.

Audio: Fallen

It was a song I did when I was still in Taipei, Taiwan. It is a popular song by Janno Gibbs.

If I remember it right, this is the first song I ever recorded using my iBook. If I am not mistaken, I think I recorded this maybe late 2004 or early 2005. I improved the audio using Garageband.

Anyway, this is all for fun. Here it is and follow the link.

Audio: For You

This song , wow what can I say. It's a hard song to sing. The riffs - Oh I think I failed miserably.

I had a bad condition at that time but I really want to record a song - because I have nothing to do. Those were the days when I was still in Beijing, China. I think I recorded this in 2008.

I have a friend who'se my critic when it comes to songs that I make my own version.

So when I recorded this song, I knew that this is not my best. I tried recording it 4 times i think.

A friend requested also for this song. So anyway, follow this link.

Audio: In Love With You

In Love With You is one of my favorite song. It was sung by one of my favorite singer.

I had the chance to record this song with a Taiwanese friend when I was still in Taipei, Taiwan. Her english name is Angel

We had this recorded in a recording studio back in 2005.

Follow this link again.

Audio: Stay With Me

Another song by Martin Nievera.

I've recorded this also in my white iBook last 2007 when I was in Beijing, China.

I sang this also during my friend Maricar and Donald's wedding.

Follow this link.

Audio: The Promise

This song is popularized by Mr. Martin Nievera. I recorded it in my then trustworthy white Apple iBook. Done in 2007 of January.

Video: Got To Believe in Magic

This song is popularized by Mr. David Pomeranz.

Starting Over ( Broken Glass)

Kapag nabasag ang isang baso, hindi mo na ito maaring ibalik sa kung ano ito. Pwede itong pagkakabit-kabitin. pero makikita pa rin ang lamat na sanhi ng pagkabasag nito.

Maari itong itapon na lang. O di kaya ay subuking buuin ulit. Pero hindi mo pa rin pwedeng itago na ito ay hindi isang basag na baso.

Ganun ang buhay - sa kahit na anong relasyon. Kapag puso ang nasaktan, mahirap ng ibalik ito. Maghihilom ang sugat sa takdang panahon pero hindi kailanman mawawala ang pilat na iniwan nito.

Mahirap ng ibalik sa dati kung anuman ang mayroon kayo noon. Ang maaring lang gawin e subukang magsimula ulit.

Sa papanong paraan at kung kailan, iyon ay nakadepende sa dalawang taong sangkot.

Maaring ang pagsisimula mo ulit e hindi na kasama ang isa. Pero maaari rin na bigyan ang pagkakataon na mabuo ulit ito.

Mahirap sa umpisa pero lahat ng pagsisimula ay hindi madali.

Reborn

It felt like forever.

It's been more than 2 years.

So many things happened.

I don't want to look back specially the sad parts.

What I will do is move on with life and live life as it unfolds.

I will patiently wait for the days to come. It could bring laughter, love, sadness, whatever - but that's what makes life interesting.

And I will embrace them.

It is something human has to go through life to say they've lived.

What I feel these Days

For you...
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Always said I would know where to find love,
Always thought I'd be ready and strong enough,
But some times I just felt I could give up.
But you came and changed my whole world now,
I'm somewhere I've never been before.
Now I see, what love means.

[Chorus]
It's so unbelievable,
And I don't want to let it go,
Something so beautiful,
Flowing down like a waterfall.
I feel like you've always been,
Forever a part of me.
And it's so unbelievable to finally be in love,
Somewhere I'd never thought I'd be.

In my heart, in my head, it's so clear now,
Hold my hand you've got nothing to fear now,
I was lost and you've rescued me some how-.
I'm alive, I'm in love you complete me,
And I've never been here before.
Now I see, what love means.

[Chorus]

When I think of what I have, and this chance I nearly lost,
I cant help but break down, and cry.
Ohh yeah, break down and cry.

[Chorus]

Now I see, what love means

An Open letter about Friendship

It's been a while.


I always believe that a friend is someone who knows all your faults but likes you anyway. It doesn’t mattter whatever flaws you are, one will always be there reminding you what not to do. It is not for himself but for your own sake.

For me a friend is someone you share your thoughts with – personal or whatever under the sun. A friend is someone that can be tested during rough times. A friend is not a friend when he is just there when times of partying or good times.

Age should never be an issue between two friends. It doesn’t mean that though one is older it doesn’t mean that the younger one should compromise to fit his lifestyle or vice-versa. It is always takes two to tango as the cliché goes. You should always be yourself when together. This way, you’ll know how trusting your friendship is.

A friend is someone you can take with anywhere. A person that you like to be around with you , someone you’d like to sit beside you from time to time. Someone you can be very comfortable with.

These are my thoughts on friendship. If you think otherwise, I understand.

Reading what I wrote, I think this friendship that we have is only one-sided. I consider you one of my bestfriend but you don’t.

I’m always adjusting to your mood. A mood you never have whenever you are with your other “friends”. Friends you call them but they never bother to tell you what you should’t do. There are only two possible things: they just don’t care about you or they just don’t give a damn whatever you do to yourself. But you think that’s being a friend. Then, should I ask what kind of friends are they?

You told me all my negative traits you can think of. I accepted it. No question asked. I tried to be what you “want” to be for a friend, but whatever I do, I’m not always good enough. I tried to change just to see if things could get better but you ask me why I’ve change? Seems like whatever I do, your perception of me as a person will never change.

I am not comfortable anymore because most of the times I don’t know what is your current mood. You are so jolly, funny and like a cute child at times but in just a snap your mood change. Little things I do, you have problems with it.

I always say that you can’t choose people that can be your friend. For unknown reason, you pick people eventhough you are not in the same level - in terms of life perceptions, life status, gender, whatever. I am glad and happy that we get along sometimes.

I don’t know if I’m just being needy or trying to change who you are. But I weighed things over and think hard. And I conclude that I am not the problem.

The problem is, I want to be your friend – the best one. I want to be part of your life, but YOU DON’T.

And so, I stop from here. I am glad that you became part of my life – at least for a short period of time.

My friend Joan's Wedding

I was the veil sponsor and I sang at the reception. I can't believe it. She is now Mrs. Fabrero.

Some pictures:

2nd Anniversary

How time flies. It's been two years since I started you. Happy birthday, blog!

Where Am I?

Currently in Kuwait City for 16 days business trip.

Starting October, I will be having a very busy schedule.

Sept 27-Oct 12 - Kuwait, business trip

Oct 13/14 - Watch Regine's Twenty concert. I hope I can find a date. Haha. And hopefully, me ticket pa akong mabili.

Oct 17 - Flight to Ilocos for my cousin's wedding

Oct 18 - My cousin's wedding and I - the bestman

Oct 19 - My birthday

Oct 20 - My sis' birthday

Oct 21 - Some friends' birthday

Oct 22 - Back to Manila

Nov 18 - Sponsor again for my friend Joan's wedding

December - January - I will be in Oslo, Norway for a holiday vacation.. woohooo!

Monday, Saturday and Sunday

Today is Monday. I cant' think of any better tittle for this entry because I have no general topic in mind.

Well, it's Monday - start of the week, start of work. I don't know why, I was earlier than the usual. It feels good to be early in the office once again. Or does it?

Since I came back from Taipei, I had this feeling to move out from the company. Maybe because I am not excited to the projects I had after TIB( Taiwan). I don't know but I feel like I don't belong here anymore.

I'm sporting a new haircut. I had it done last night. Shorter hair really suits me and my hair per se - at least, as far as I am concerned. Nevertheless, I'd like to try more styles once it will grow longer.

Two days ago, that's Saturday, I decided to give it a try - no it's not what you think of, but yes, I attened the CLP (Christian Life Program). It started 8PM and lasts more than hours of singing, talking and meeting new people. It was nice. This actually a stepping ground for SFC or Singles for Christ. I hope I eill be able to complete the program and hopefully transferred to SFC after CLP. Main reason - one is to go back to basic of knowing God but second and most importantly, to meet new peeople, create new acquaintances from our area since I am new in our area.

Sunday, finally, the homeowner's meeting already pushed through. We've already elected new sets of officers and I hope they will stick to their commitments and new progress will be done in our area. But most importantly, we already installed a new guard. And little by little we will see the improvement. It's too early to say but as this early, we can already see some progress.

GBK hasn't called me yet. I don't know if they still want me, or back off from the offer.

Still waiting for the result of our visa application.

I hope better days ahead of me this week.