Trees

One of my favorite poems about nature.  Dedicated to all the illegal loggers out there.

Breaking Dawn Part I

Twilight Breaking Dawn
I actually can't believe I'm watching the countdown until this film hits the cinemas.

I'm so excited about the upcoming movie Breaking Dawn Part I.  Of course, everybody knows (okay,  maybe not, maybe just almost everybody), this is the first of the two final films of the Twilight Saga.  I've seen the first 3 installments, which I immensely enjoyed; I've read all the  4 books, and now I can't wait for the latest film to be shown on the big screen.  

I found a gem in this video,  a great compilation of the the important scenes from the first 3, with some parts of the latest one,  Breaking Dawn Part I (apparently taken from the trailer).  Thanks to QuickAndDirtyGraphix for uploading this.  It's worth sharing.

Rolling In The Deep - Adele

There's a fire starting in my heart,
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark,

Finally, I can see you crystal clear,
Go ahead and sell me out and a I'll lay your ship bare,
See how I'll leave with every piece of you,
Don't underestimate the things that I will do,

There's a fire starting in my heart,
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark,

The scars of your love remind me of us,
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all,
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
I can't help feeling,

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

Baby, I have no story to be told,
But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn,
Think of me in the depths of your despair,
Make a home down there as mine sure won't be shared,

The scars of your love remind me of us,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
I can't help feeling,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
[- From :http://www.elyrics.net/read/a/adele-lyrics/rolling-in-the-deep-lyrics.html -]
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

Could have had it all,
Rolling in the deep,
You had my heart inside your hand,
But you played it with a beating,

Throw your soul through every open door,
Count your blessings to find what you look for,
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold,
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you've sown,

(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
We could have had it all,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
It all, it all, it all,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

Could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),

But you played it,
You played it,
You played it,
You played it to the beat.

American Idol: The Heat Is On

I don't really watch TV and I don't follow any particular TV show. Except when the American Idol is on. Yes, I follow American Idol from the auditions to finale.  I love watching Idol hopefuls try their luck for the golden ticket to Hollywood, up to the top 24, down to the 2 final contestants.  This year's season is specially interesting for me.

Why? Because one, there's a new breed of judges (well, except for Randy Jackson, who's been a fixture there since season 1). I love Jennifer Lopez since her "Selena" days and her hit songs like Let's Get Loud and Love Don't Cost A Thing, among others. As for Steven Tyler, I don't like rock music and except for "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing"(which is one of my all time favorite songs), I didn't really care if I missed everything about him. Until he joined AI. Seeing him on the judges table utter his uhhs and ahhs and hearing him hum with the contestants when he's pleased, is for me seeing a refreshing side of this rocker. After the first episode of this season, I've become a convert. Yes, I'm a fan now.

I have no doubt in my mind that they will bring new flavor to the show, and yes they did!   I thought I'd miss Simon (Cowell), but these three judges delivered! and I've totally forgotten about him (sorry Simon, I thought I was loyal to you, guess I'm more loyal to AI).

Two, the talents this season are really amazing. I already have my favorites this early, but it broke my heart to see one really great talent go in the Hollywood week. I'm speaking of Travis Orlando from the New Jersey auditions. I was hoping to see him until the final 12, and I was disappointed his journey came to an end abruptly.

Moving on, I am so excited because there are two Filipino hopefuls in the Idol who apparently are very strong contenders - Thia Megia and Clint Jun Gamboa.  The girl Thia is amazing. She already had her shot at America's Got Talent and has appeared in David Foster's shows. Why, as early as now fellow Filipinos see her as the next Charice, and with good reason.  I hope she'll make it up to the finals.

When Clint Jun Gamboa first auditioned, I immediately thought he is a Filipino, and to be sure I asked my ever-reliable friend Google and presto, I found out he's half-Filipino. I liked him until he ditched 15 year old Jaycee Badeaux in the Hollywood group performance. I felt it was so mean of him to do that to young, adorable Jaycee. But then again, the fact remains that he's a really good singer, so I'm forgiving him and would root for him in the days to come.

Speaking of Jaycee Badeaux, this boy is a darling who never fails to charm the judges. But I don't think he'll make it far enough, he's just not ready yet. Maybe in a few more years he'll be able to hone his talent and come back to AI with a vengeance.

Aside from the two Filipinos, I would also like to see cutie Lauren Alaina whose rendition of "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" made her an instant celebrity. I won't be surprised if she makes it to the top 12 and beyond.

And yes, Carson Higgins. He's good, he's hilarious, and he's a stand-out. I wanna see more of him and look forward to seeing more of his "funny" antics. As for Chris Medina? Well, I'm not a fan.

And the biggest mess? Who else but Ashley Sullivan. She forgot the lyrics and was nervous all the time. While there's no doubt she can sing, those nerves are not doing any good on her bid for the AI title. I wonder why she was able to make it through to the next round.

So what's next? As most AI fans out there, I can't wait to see the Vegas episode.

Charice sings Jingle Bell Rock in Manhattan

Our very own Charice sings Jingle Bell Rock at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

Weird, Funny, Surprising Facts

You may know some of them, or all of them already. I found them all over the internet, things that I find amusing, some made me smile, some are annoying, some even left me dumbfounded. I thought it's fun having them here. Here goes:

1. The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book
most often stolen from public libraries.


2. Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"? A. One thousand

3. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321. - (source: Useless Facts Weird Information Humor)


4. Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about 10.



5. In ancient China, doctors could receive fees only if their patient was cured. If it deteriorated, they would have to pay the patient. (I would be happy if this is implemented in my country)


6. Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, is thought to affect between 1% and 15% of the American population. The causes are cited to be anything from restless leg syndrome to mental illness, and the manifestations are even wider spread. There are some cases where people have been said to cook, eat, engage in sexual activity, and even murder…all in their sleep. - source: Bizarre Medical


7. In Los Angeles, CA, it is an offense to lick a toad. Apparently, people were getting high off them! (This explains a lot about the princess and the frog. The frog never turned into a prince, the princess merely thought the frog turned into a prince because she was high from kissing it!) - source: Weird Laws, Turtle Zen


8. Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women! - source: StrangeFacts.com

9. Unnecessary body part: The Appendix: Yep, your appendix is basically useless. While it does produce some white blood cells, most people are fine with an appendectomy. - source: The Nurse Nut

10.Your hearing decreases when you overeat: When you eat too much food, it actually reduces your ability to hear. So consider eating healthy — and only until you are full. - source: The Nurse Nut

Only Friends

I was checking my facebook wall and had read my FB friends talk about this song. Memories came rushing back... First heard this song from my eldest sister (Ate Vi) , learned how to play the guitar chords from my other sister (Ate Emie), and eternally loved singing it since.

Classic and timeless.
(Credits go the the creator of this video)