Reeve Carney+Bono and the Edge=Heaven!

I've been wanting to hear U2 again and since that performance in the American Idol Finals, I've been searching for this song on you tube and searching for the guy's name too, so it's Reeve Carney. The song  I'm talking about is part of the soundtrack of the new Spiderman movie which is called Rise Above.  When I finally got to see the video, I kept on playing it over and over again because knowing U2, I know the lyrics must have a lot of meaning.  And as expected, I have come to love a line in this new song that I recite to myself over and over whenever I begin to feel irrational.  It says "It's time for reason.  Has a heart had enough, it's time to let go and rise above."  The line perfectly describes my predicament.  Now I can't wait for the movie, there's so much to watch out for, a different Peter Parker, a different MJ and a different costume. I hope we won't be disappointed. Now so much for the blabber, here's the video. Enjoy!

It's Kadayawan Festival in Davao City

Let the festivities begin as the Kadayawan Festival of Davao City was officially opened this afternoon at the People's Park in this city.  Kadayawan Festival which is celebrated every third week of August is a celebration of thanksgiving for bountiful blessings.  So when August kicks in, the city is ushered into a month of full of merriment and the one that most of us look forward to, a month filled with holidays.  In fact, August 19 has already been declared a non-working holiday for Davaoenos in celebration of the Kadayawan.  If you're in for some fun, you might want to join and go see one of the activities lined-up for this year's Kadayawan. Here's what's cooking:

Agro-Industrial  Trade Fair Exhibit - this is a must-see event for those who loves flowers and plants.

SM City of Davao

August 1-31

Hudyakaan - I don't wanna miss this one this year, I'd love to try foodtripping on a budget.

Roxas Ave.

August 15-22

Hiyas ng Kadayawan Finals - Find out who will be crowned as this year's most beautiful and smartest.

Davao City Recreational Center

August 17, 6PM

Sayaw Mindanaw 

August 16-18

SM City of Davao

Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan - it's one of the highlights of the Kadayawan Festival where participants compete in a choreographed streetdance which is anchored on indigenous celebration.  This is held in the major streets of Davao City.

August 20, 1PM

R.Magsaysay Avenue to San Pedro St.

Pamulak sa Kadalanan - A floral parade where floats of competing groups are adorned with fruits and flowers.

August 21

The ones I listed above are just some of the major happenings in Davao City this week, of course there will be shows in major malls to expect with celebrities from major networks.  In case you decide to go around, don't forget to bring some moolah with you because I tell you, you will find a lot of good things to  buy.  Did I tell you Abreeza will be opening til midnight on August 21?  Also, don't forget to take pictures!

A dream is a wish my heart makes

A dear friend's mom passed away early this month and as I entered the door of the funeral chapel, there was a feeling of nostalgia as I was greeted by the scent of flowers that lay beside the coffin. It was like transporting back to almost two years ago when my pillar of strength went to be with our creator.  Like me, my friend lost her mom to a crippling disease.  We both witnessed how painful it is to see the one who gave us life suffer so much before finally breathing their last.  Those who lost a mom like us knows one will never get over that feeling of loss, no one and nothing can fill the void caused by it.

Since mom went away, I have learned to appreciate the value of dreams.  A dream of mom would make me wake up happy the next day.  The feeling of being with her and being able to see her face to face and feel her touch in a dream is priceless since she left.  The thought of her sends an unquenchable thirst of being able to hug her so every night before I fall in deep slumber, I pray that I'd be with her in my dreams so that even for that moment, I will relive the feeling of having that comforting touch and the feeling of security I haven't felt since she left because I only felt safest with you my momma, I miss you so much.

My mom is probably the strongest person I have ever known, I am inspired by her toughness.  She stood tall despite the barrage of tests that came her way from work, her family, relationships and her health.  The greatest display of strength that mom probably made is asking forgiveness from the person who did her wrong, that person that I cannot forgive because even if my mom had long passed away, he continues to oppress her and deprive her of her rights.  As I write this, I am reminded of how my mom set a good example for me as I continue to struggle with this issue on forgiveness but everything is a process and I have just begun to pick up the pieces and deal with it bit by bit.

I know she has never really left because in my dreams, she tells me she knows what I am going through and she constantly reassures me everything will be alright.  Thank you mommy for being my angel both here on earth and from up above. I love you so much.

Music Monday: Angel by Akon

Good morning Monday! Here's to a great week ahead.  There's no better way to start a great week than to wake up early, thank God and listen to great music.  For this week's Music Monday, I chose this song of Akon which he performed in last year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.  This is probably one of the few most played songs on my Ipod.  Here's the video of Akon performing Angel at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The girls' gorgeous bodies got me green with envy! Makes me feel like Jabba the Hut.

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The Fab Choco is turning 2!

In about 5 days, my most favorite and beloved chocolate labrador in the entire universe is going to turn two year-old.  I am talking about Max, the pet we gave dad when mom passed away almost two years ago.  Time really flies fast because the little naughty puppy that came to our lives in October of 2009 is now a big, brawny dad of 3 healthy puppies.  Despite that, Maxey is still the possessive dog we know.  He gets jealous whenever his masters talk to strangers or pet other puppies. He wants all of our attention to be his and his alone. 

I took this collage of pictures last Saturday, see how pro he has become in projecting himself in front of the camera.  I have been officially dislodged as the reigning camwhore at home.

 

Max at 3 months old.  This shot was taken after an early morning visit to mom's grave, we stopped by Jollibee for breakfast.  While waiting for us to finish our meal, he settled underneath one of the chairs seemingly bored.  Happy Birthday Good Boy! You're the sweetest dog of all.

Music Monday: Don't Love You No More

I watched ASAP Rocks this afternoon while cleaning my room and this is one of the songs that they sang.  Their repertoire consists of break up songs and this one from Craig David talks about ending a relationship with no hopes of patching it up.  It hurts so bad to be able to hear this line, I don't love you No More.  Happy are those people who doesn't have to go through the sorrows of having a lost love.

Lyrics | Craig David lyrics - Don't Love You No More lyrics

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Sunday Stealing: The Fifteen Movie Questions Meme

Today we ripped off a man named Max Urai of the site Anomalous Materials. He states that he spotted this meme over at Cinematic Paradox. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing! 

Sunday Stealing: The Fifteen Movie Questions Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Movie you love with a passion. ::Godfather

2. Movie you vow to never watch. ::Forever and a Day! I don't like KC, sorry Mega :)

3. Movie that literally left you speechless. ::The Holiday

4. Movie you always recommend. :: 3 Idiots! you should see that movie.

5. Actor/actress you always watch, no matter how crappy the movie. ::Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie

6. Actor/actress you don’t get the appeal for. ::Cameron Diaz

7. Actor/actress, living or dead, you’d love to meet. ::Heath Ledger and Tom Cruise

8. Sexiest actor/actress you’ve seen. (Picture required!). :: I've seen some but they're not the sexiest. hahah!

9. Dream cast. :: Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore and Al Pacino!

10. Favorite actor pairing. :: It's gotta be Brangelina!

11. Favorite movie setting. :: World War II ;-P

12. Favorite decade for movies. :: This decade of course!

13. Chick flick or action movie? ::Action movie, definitely.

14. Hero, villain or anti-hero? :: it depends because there are villains that I love too, Magneto is one.

15. Black and white or color?:: Life is boring without color so you know what it is.

Ain't this a pretty blog?

Yey! I decided to tweak my blog's layout tonight and look at the new look, it's prettier and a lot dainty now than the previous one.  The splash of bright colors give me that happy, giddy feeling which is exactly the push that I need right now as I decide to let go of the nightmares of the not so happy past.  Coincidentally, my friend Shieryl also changed hers and we both kinda leaned towards the marshmallowy theme.  Her new template's so sweet! while I have polka dots all over, she had hers in pretty pink stripes. 

It's a quiet Saturday night and I am happy with all the accomplishments I had today.  It was a productive Saturday as I was finally able to find the perennial meimei powder that I was tasked to hunt for my friend.  I'm sure she'll be happy once she check on her mailbox and read the good news.  My sister Amy and I have finally checked out the place we temporarily reserved for dad's 70th birthday.  I'm still not so sure which theme to do but I have a few in mind.  There are a lot of exciting things to look forward to in the coming months and I can't wait for the future to unfold.  Dreary nights are over and happy days are here to stay.  I hope the universe hears what my heart says. Good night y'all in Blogsville.

Because I can't think about anything to blog but I want to blog

For some unknown reasons, I keep on forgetting the things that I want to blog. So I am posting this picture of this awesome Bumblebee.  This is only one among the handsome cars featured in Abreeza Mall the other week.

Sorry Pimples but they don't want you

I am off for some errands this afternoon and I hope that finally this time, I will be able to find this face powder that my best friend from the US is looking for to cure her pimples.  I've asked a few friends about where to find this and some of them said it can be found in one of those Maranao stores in Aldevinco or it can either be found in Bankerohan or some stalls along San Pedro St.. This looks like a one great task since I haven't been to those places for years now.  The face powder we are talking about here is meimei powder, one that I have never heard of.  

My research told me meimei powder is actually made of borax powder, a friend said it's this powder some women use to make their faces smoother and lighter.  The sound of borax somewhat bothers me so I looked it up in Wikipedia and found out that one of its common uses is really for cosmetics, detergents or teeth bleaching to name a few.  Knowing what it is I'm looking for I guess makes the task half done.

Now this idea amuses me since I also have sisters and friends who have been suffering from acne at some point in their lives and they say proactiv has been the only thing that answered their problems with acne.  I remember before that proactiv is not yet available here in the Philippines so my aunt would ask my lola to buy her proactiv in the US for her pimples. Now, my friend in the US says she'd want me to send her meimei powder because it's the tried and tested most effective cure for her pimples and can only be found here in Mindanao.  Different strokes for different folks. Now, I'm gonna close this post and off to do the errand.