Somos El Mundo

Weeks ago, I posted the video of "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" video. I know I'm slightly passed the time of all the hype of this, but better late than never.

Time to make the Latinos shine as the Spanish or Latin American version of "We Are the World", called "Somos El Mundo" is shared here in my official space...Some familiar faces of this generation that I know of are Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalia, Taboo of Black Eyed Peas and of course, my fave David Archuleta...Their version was simple yet more appealing to sing with because each singer sang the song as it was before, except for the rap stuff in between.

I think there is no reason for me to compare the two versions...I have my personal opinion / comparison but I'll just keep that in mind...What's important is their intentions for the remakes of this song...And I just hope their intentions were noticed and given the due attention and action...

Enjoy and Reflect...After all, "we are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving"...



Source: Univision.com

one world...we are...

There are so many things going on lately in our planet...

earthquake in Haiti...
too much rainfall and snowfall in Europe and US...
the latest 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile...

and the El Nino phenomenon devastating the food industry here in the Philippines...

It's true that this is Mother Earth's payback to all our carelessness...But this is also an opportunity for the nations to lend a helping hand to each other and unite...

I can say that I'm lucky to have been a part of the generation of artists that collaborated to make each one realize the essence of loving your fellowmen and showing concern once again...It was first done for Africa during the 80's and now, for Haiti...Here is "We Are the World" [the 2010 version]...



Let's not wait for a 3rd version of this to really learn from our mistakes and to turn from our evil ways...It's got to be now...

V-day

After Christmas nd New Year, another occasion comes along - an occasion when roses and chocolates become a prime commodity; when restos and movie houses become fully booked; and when it's all sweet talk - Valentines Day.

Each year is a unique celebration for me -- regardless if that year I'm single or in a relationship. But this year, it's even more unique, because I'll just be at home on this day. Since it fell on a Sunday and Chinese New Year, surely, most of the peeps will be outdoors. And because of this, might as well stay at home cause I don't want to harass myself with the thought of how to reserve seats in a resto or how to walk freely in malls. Another thing, some of my friends or close colleagues start to be in a relationship one after the other. Obviously, they would go out as couples and I wouldn't want to end up the 3rd wheel or the one they'll just ask out of pity cause I'm still single. Well, being single isn't something that shouldn't be pitied at.

There are is something that I just find odd: the way some people celebrate this day. Some treat V-day like Christmas -- expecting or giving gifts nd partying, or wallow nd loathe this day. To each his own, true enough. But this day shouldn't be treated as a day to be on the materialistic side. Let's all be reminded that St. Valentine is the patron saint of love and not of a significant other. Therefore, it's a day to celebrate love not a lover. Regardless if we are in the sweetness high or hurting or healing mode, it's the feeling and acting love towards other people [family, friends, loved ones, countrymen or God] that we commemorate.

So whether you are married, in a relationship, divorced, it's complicated or single, thank the Lord for the feeling of love given to us -- which is the reason that keeps us going. And never stop sharing and giving love to make this world a better place.

Happy V-day to all ^_^

a mother's love...

I'm used to keeping it to myself, but only when I got older that I believe I'm closer to my mom. Mothers will always be the emotional pillar of the family members. No wonder that many would agree with me, when children got something in mind, they approach their mothers more than their fathers. Plus, it's always been proven that a mother's love is unconditional -- like Jesus and Mother Mary. But to what extent that does a mother's love have to be revealed to their children?

Days ago, it's all in the news that a certain person named Jason Ivler was being arrested for a double murder case said to be committed out of traffic issues. He was being searched for months already but nowhere to be found. His mother, Marlene Aguilar [sister of famous singer - Freddie Aguilar], kept insisting that his son is not with her. But just days ago, it was found out that her son was just hiding in her house in Blue Ridge Subdivision. And instead of cooperating with the police authorities, her son kept fighting by shooting the NBI officials. And at present, she kept saying she believes her son is innocent of the crimes accused to Jason Ivler.

True enough, anybody is considered innocent until proven guilty by law or proper judgment. But c'mon, loving someone doesn't mean that his mistakes have to be tolerated in a way. In love or relationships, we should accept and embrace a person's imperfections. But, there is also such a thing as rules and regulations we abide as citizens. We are responsible to those. As human beings as well, we have to deal with our neighbors properly and respect. Not by hurting or killing them. The fact that Jason killed not once "but twice" [in the mala-Susan Roces angry tone...haha], he has to suffer the consequence of his actions. I completely understand it hurts that her son will soon separate from her in the prison cell, but imagine the two families who lost a loved one, they can never hug their dead loved ones in the grave anymore.

To the moms out there, I understand your sentiments. I've never been a mom yet so this shouldn't come from me. Sincerely, I appreciate your love for your children, no questions about it. But if you really love your children, you have to give them wings to fly. Giving them the wings to fly would mean making them realize that doing good would reap them blessings and doing mistakes or crimes would result to consequences they have to learn. In loving, we really have to get hurt.

In short, do love your children, don't spoil them. Why? When the mothers die, what will happen to them next if the children depend so much on you?...

...and this....

After it's last airing in May 2009, the long wait is over...

Despite the controversies, it's finally back...

Going thru auditions will never be easy...It could even be made worse by scrutiny of famous judges and being watched by the entire world...

Now that Simon Cowell will soon leave the show as well, will the audiences still patronize the show that gave rise to the new batch of famous singers...

Who will go thru the tests and succeed next in line to last year's Kris Allen???

We shall all find out as the weeks pass as we hear every week one of the highest paid show hosts, Ryan Seacrest...

"This...is..."


PS. I just hope the elims to finals will be more exciting and enticing since it's Simon's last season right??? [Just hoping...]^_^

all hail 20-10

might have been a bit delayed...but it's still January so...

Manigong Bagong Taon sa Pilipino!!! Bonne Annee in French!!! Happy New Year in English!!!

quick quick Q & A's to start off the year 20-10...

new year's resolution/s: blog more... more positive thinking [whoa...this will be difficult]... less procrastination...take good care of my health religiously

prayers for 20-10: good health for my family, prosperity with career, positive change for the country, from single-hood to in-a-relationship [ok..this is my blog right?^_^]

something new to learn: use the steering wheel properly [drive, that is!!!]
taking pics non-pro but a little bit artsy
a water sport

my contribution for the country: volunteerism and vote this elections!!!

target destinations for 20-10: another unique Asian country trip and an Pinas island getaway...more than two would definitely be awesome ^_^

wishin' concerts [crossing fingers]: Alicia Keys, Justin...Timberlake [haha...kala nyo Bieber noh...] and more R&B concerts and of course, Davids -- Cookie and Archie: the brotherhood concert...woohoo^_^

physical changes: get some braces finally!!!

goal for 20-10: accomplish these one at a time ^_^

wish for 20-10: <3 love love love...with less hesitations <3

and more changes to go, 20-10 is just beginning anyway^_^

20-0-9 wrapup

With so much going on, days from now, 2009 will be over -- A new decade on the rise...And like when everyone's in school or work, time for some little recaps of the year that soon will be a "was"...

1. Naturals and a not so natural...
--- the wrath of Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng in the Luzon island
--- major earthquakes in Indonesia
--- Mayon volcanic eruption
--- Maguindanao massacre

2. Mournings...
--- Farrah Fawcett [1/3 of Charlie's Angels]
--- Michael Jackson [Pop Superstar]
--- Brittany Murphy [actress]
--- Francis Magalona [Master Rapper]
--- Johnny Delgado [Pinoy actor]
--- Former President Cory Aquino

3. Triumphs...
--- Pinoys unite as we rise above the ruins of the Typhoons
--- Manny Pacquiao [7-title World Boxing Champ]
--- Efren Penaflorida [CNN Hero of the Year 2009]
--- Muelmar Magallanes [Time Magazine's top 10 Heroes of the Year 2009]

4. Scandals and a few WTF's...
--- Tiger Woods and his women scandal
--- Hayden Kho - Katrina Halili sex video scandals [here in the Philippines]
--- Manny Pacquiao - Krista Ranillo ish...
--- Kanye West shuts up Taylor Swift
--- Miley Cyrus shuts down her Twitter
--- Paula Abdul quits American Idol and Ellen Degeneres replaces...

5. Concerts here and there...
--- Eraserheads reunion concert
--- Lea Salonga
--- Craig David
--- Lady Gaga
--- Akon
--- Katy Perry [benefit concert]
--- David Archuleta and David Cook [sooo love it!!!hope this one gets a repeat]

6. Movies and TV
--- Glee!!! need i say more???
--- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
--- Transformers 2
--- New Moon
--- Avatar
--- Slumdog Millionaire

7. [more] Watch outs
--- Glee [by April]
--- American Idol Season 9
--- Philippines' Presidential Elections 2010
--- Danny Gokey's 1st album
--- David Archuleta's sophomore album

8. Personal Events
--- 1st year as Ex Presidenta of YOCASOCI
--- E-heads concert experience
--- the David Archie highness in Manila [lots of thumbs up on this one ^_^]
--- Uniquely Singapore self-adventure
--- reunions with former colleagues-friends
--- new work environment and new found colleagues [hopefully, to become my new friends]
--- more new found friends [thanks to being a David Archie fan]>> Naree, Ferj, Larissa, Bill, Izz, Debz, Pui, etc.
--- single but inspired...wahaha

9. Future What-I-want-Endeavors-Adventures
--- more travels!!!!!!! a Pinas island and an out-of-the country pleasseeee!!!
--- a new cellphone unit [yebba...^_^]
--- drive the family car with a license...
--- buy new household stuff to renovate the place...
--- learn to swim again or a new sport...
--- anything art or fashion related...

10. wishing unity and strength amidst adversities for myself and country; and to be the one-less-lonely girl for 2010 *fingers crossed*...sheessshhh...I won't be saying this often...Just gonna play it in my head...

Well, of course, there's much more that can be added to this list. One thing certain, we're moving forward to a new year -- to change, improve, maintain -- always for the better.

Happy New Year and Hello 20-10!!!