coffee break

almost halfway through the year, sing along time!

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Pride can stand a thousand trials,
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you,
My soul cries.
Heaving heart is full of pain,
Oh, oh, the aching.
‘Cause I’m kissing you, oh.
I’m kissing you, oh.
Touch me deep, pure and true,
Gift to me forever
‘Cause I’m kissing you, oh.
I’m kissing you, oh.
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
‘Cause I’m kissing you.
I’m kissing you, oh.

songs have always been my emotional outlet. from the peaks and valleys of my emotional roller coaster, there’s a song ready to be played as if it was written to be the soundtrack of my life. i take comfort in that, that whatever is happening, a song can eloquently convey whatever i can’t verbalize at the moment.

to my surprise, i have grown a liking to one of the songs from the new album doll domination. and when i say like, i don’t mean dance-like (e.g. magic where i see myself in a contemporary duet with a girl doing all these technical routines). what i mean like is lifestory-like. kantahanlly they’ve grown, but of course they still need the customary shake your ass tracks for commercial viability. sharing a few lines, hope you find this song as meaningful as it does to me.

Take a look in the mirror, you’re beautiful
Take a moment to love the one you are
Learn to accept yourself, coz it’s the truth
Can’t love nobody else, until you love you

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very rarely do one listens to an album from the first track to its last. honestly, even the most emo-esque rob thomas have that so so tracks, otherwise known as filler tracks in his solo debut album (something to be). though i love the unreleased last track, now comes the night. i fondly remember those early years that artists releases 6-8 tracks from their album. however times have change, with the exception of the debut album of pussycat dolls (PCD) , let’s pray for the old times. in hindsight, i  now appreciate itunes‘ 99cent song.

i’ve been a fan of jason mraz from the day i got myself a copy of his waiting for my rocket to come. from the new releases section of tower records, i picked his cd having been intrigued by the album title. since i promised myself 2 new cds a month and to explore new sounds,  i bought a copy. to date, this is the only cd i listen end to end religiously. i like how the tracks are arranged, progressing and slowing down like the emotional wreck that i am.  immediately i got a liking to the song no stopping us. lately i’ve listening  heavily to you and i both listed as my most listened track in itunes. i think it’s my need to connect to other people and share my life. beside from those 2 songs, the entire album simply hugs your ear and give your that warm fuzzy feeling, i enjoy his songs tremendously.

i just bought his 3rd album, we sing, we dance, we steal things. yes, it’s really good as it claims to be. the carrier single i’m yours have this island feel from the ukulele accompaniment and from the way he sang it. it’s as if he was whispering to my ear, telling me to surrender to love. i’m yours! i give up! he is one of those underrated artists. he deserve more hurrah compared to britney spears but in today’s fanaticism, sensationalism and false glamour, we put more premium to the person rather than the talent. i really hope that he does well so i can listen to more beautiful music and cool lyrics.

click here to download the discography of  mraz.

listening to:
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things – Jason Mraz: I’m Yours

aturday night, wasn’t really feeling well earlier. i skipped gym and just stayed in, ordered 8-mcdo, slept, played with rocky who has grown now and slept some more. it feels like sunday less my usual dinner at morato. i wanted to give myself a little more me time with all the work i have been doing. a long, luxurious bath, a tub of ice cream, and a dose of 6 feet under dvd marathon.

am not a wine person with the exception sparkling wine and shiraz, so with a glass of apple flavored tropicana, lulling the night with some chillout music. i’m trying to attract positive aura.

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i feel so techy and inspired at the same time that i put up a radio. here’s the beta release, playing il postino tracks.

if you have any request, leave a comment and i’ll put up a playlist for you. i’ll even give you the code for your site. for now, do enjoy the poetry…