Life's a Beach.

Thursday, January 03, 2013

For Someone Special, You know who you Are!

This for you my Someone Special

FOR GOOD

I'm limited

Just look at me – I'm limited

And just look at you - You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda

So now it's up to you

For both of us

Now it's up to you: I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason

Bringing something we must learn

And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them

And we help them in return

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true

But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you:

Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun

Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew you I have been changed for good

It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime

So let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you

You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart

And now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine By being my friend:

Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea

Like a seed dropped by a skybird In a distant wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you:

Because I knew you: I have been changed for good

And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I've done you blame me for

But then, I guess we know There's blame to share And none of it seems to matter anymore

Like a comet pulled from orbit as it passes the sun.

Like a stream the meets a boulder halfway through the wood.

Like a ship blown from its mooring by a wind off the sea.

Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

I do believe I have been changed for the better?

And because I knew you: Because I knew you:

Because I knew you: I have been changed for good.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Meditations on the Secrets to a Rich and Full Happy Life

1) Good Friends
2) Good Relationships
3) Contentment and Humility
4) Good Humor

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Tips on Practicing and Vocalization during choir practice.

If you are in a choral group, either an amateur one or professionally, I believe the ONE important

tool as you may know is Vocalization Practice. Here are some habits I feel a Great group or an individual

singer must develop to achieve maximum perfection in the performance of a choral piece or a song.

1. Voice production is initially created by the speech organ, which involves the throat, the voice box,

the teeth, the tongue, the air passageways, the nose, the larynx, the lungs and the diaphragm.The

proper care of these is important. It must be properly lubricated (meaning, the mouth, tongue,

inner throat area and air passageways must have enough wetness). A person is therefore required

to bring his/her own water. Which must be ingested before, during and after practice.

2. The whole body emotionally, mentally and physically is involved in singing. Therefore it must be

relaxed, alert and comfortable. A choral member therefore must have good sleeping habits and

stretching exercises. A tired mind and body will NOT produce the Best Sound. Proper posture

is also a result of good exercise habits. The vocal chords will be stretched during vocalization also

the diaphragm. Exercise promotes good strong breathing. Remember, "the Spirit is Willing but the

Flesh is Weak." Jogging in place and Stretching is important before choral practice. Breathing

exercises is also foundational. If we do not have a strong grasp and control of our breathing muscles

we cannot produce an good, strong, natural sound.

3. Emotional preparation is also important, personal problems must be set aside during choral practice.

Complete Focus is required. Our mind must be fully focused on the task at hand. Our Spirit must be

Strong in the Lord. The Habit of Prayer and Meditation before choral practice is a Must. Mentally,

I would suggest also each must be fully prepared and familiar with the song line-up, it's meaning and

relation to the mass and to your life. An understanding of the meaning of the song from the composer's

perspective, the musician's perspective and the singer's perspective is a great help in your getting the

message across for the listener.

4. Physically, one must be comfortable. Proper, cool, loose clothing is a must. Too tight clothes,

specially in the diaphragm area is a NO. The air you will need for singing will be delayed, blocked

or prevented from supporting your sound. Breath support is important to achieve the full, clear

tone and sound of each note and word that you sing.

Well, I hope this helps you in achieving your goal as a choral group or as a singer. Practice makes Perfect.

God Bless YOU.

Friday, March 04, 2011

Why not make a singing journal?

I 'm addicted to journalling.. I have Eat, Pray, Love Journals, I have my Poem Journals, I love my Blog.. but nothing beats the feeling of writing on paper and putting down your thoughts. So, I'm thinking of suggesting to you a singing journal. You could put pictures of your choir, the places where you served. Make comments on how you felt about a song. How your throat feels for the day. You could also put your thoughts on the current Mass songs that you have selected or your feelings about the current homily and what song applies...

You could even paste your musical sheets in your journal. Example, a fave song.

So, whadda you think?

Friday, January 28, 2011

It seems I'm on the right track.

Hello there! God seems to want me to continue this since he allowed me to find my old reference materials. My friend Fred was looking for a musical piece "Simeon's Canticle" which I happened to have stored in one of the old music books me and my sister bought before. Lo and behold! Wrapped in blue plastic were my old reading material on music ministry. It's called "Using your Gift" by Beverly Anne Sumrall. Incredible! Just when I was thinking of reopening this blog. ;) God works with humor. He's really fun when you get to know him.

So, now I am currently pouring over the material and learning again! You'll find out about my readings later on in this blog. Stay tuned.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Resuming Blog

Hello Everyone, I am now on my first blog for the year 2011. It has been a long time.
I haven't been in Ministry for quite a while... So, I figured, why stop? When I can continue serving through this Blog?

So, first things first. "GOD IS GREAT! TO HIM ALL BE THE GLORY!"

Saturday, February 28, 2009

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

This is "THE SONG"

If I'm to be married in the future, this is the song I want playing.

Happy Valentine!

Barry Louis Polisar--All I Want Is You -

If I was a flower growing wild and free
All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee.
And if I was a tree growing tall and greeen
All I'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves

If I was a flower growing wild and free
All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee.
And if I was a tree growing tall and greeen
All I'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were a river in the mountains tall,
The rumble of your water would be my call.
If you were the winter, I know I'd be the snow
Just as long as you were with me, let the cold winds blow

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were a wink, I'd be a nod
If you were a seed, well I'd be a pod.
If you were the floor, I'd wanna be the rug
And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were the wood, I'd be the fire.
If you were the love, I'd be the desire.
If you were a castle, I'd be your moat,
And if you were an ocean, I'd learn to float.

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

PIHABF

Start:	Feb 12, '09 05:00a
End:	Feb 15, '09 7:00p
Location:	Clark Pampanga

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival
FIRST FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon flight
5:30-7:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremony -- AFP Flag Jump/Phil Marine Drum & Bugle Exhibition 6:00 a.m.
Microlight Demo flights
7:00-7:15 a.m.
Thai/Malaysian/Filipino Paragliding Exhibition 7:15-7:45 a.m.
Microlight/Ultralight Aircraft Formation Flying 7:45-8:30 a.m.
Meynard Halili and Bill Wright Aerobatics Display
8:30-8:50 a.m.

Angeles City Flying Club Ultralight Fly-by with Land Rover bomb dropping 8:50-9:30 a.m.
AFP Skydiving Exhibition 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Cessna Citation Mustang Jet Fly-by
10:0-10:15 a.m.
Kite Association of the Philippines Kite Flying Demo 10:00-10:20 a.m.
AOPA-P/Airlink/PPA/Aeroflite/Omni/WCC/Orient Fly-by 10:20-11:00 a.m.
Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition
11:00-1:30 p.m.

AFP/PNP Skydiving Exhibition 1:30-2:00 p.m.
PHILSCA Rocket Demonstration
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Remote Control Aircraft Demonstration Flying 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Filipino/Malaysian/Thai Paragliding Exhibition
4:30-5:00 p.m.
Angeles City Flying Club Ultralight Formation Flying 5:00-5:20 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Fly-In 5:20-6:00 p.m.
February 13
FRI
SECOND FESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00 a.m.
AFP Flag Jump 6:00-6:30 a.m.
Malaysia/Philippine/Thailand Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Angeles City Flying Club Ultralight Aircraft Flyby 7:40-8:30 a.m.
Meynard Halili / Bill Wright Aerobatic Flight Display 8:30-9:30 a.m.
PHILSCA Rocket Demonstration 9:30-9:50 a.m.
CIAC Fire Fighting Exhibition 9:50-10:20 a.m.
AOPA-P/Airlink/PPA/Aeroflite/Omni/WCC/Orient Fly-by 10:20-11:00 a.m.
AFP/Thai Team Skydiving Exhibition 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Angeles City Flying Club/Land Rover Bomb Drop 11:30-12:30 p.m.
International Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association Regional Forum with Dr. Ruben Ciron as guest
12:00-4:00 p.m.

Kite Team Philippines Choreographed Kite Flying 12:30-1:00 p.m.
High Speed Car Drifting Demonstration
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

AOPA-P/Airlink/PPA/Aeroflite/Omni/WCC/Orient Fly-by 1:30-2:00PM
Cirrus SR22 Aircraft Demo 2:00-2:15 p.m.
Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
2:15-3:15 p.m.

Skydiving Exhibition
3:15-3:40 p.m.
Bill Wright and Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 3:40-4:00 p.m.

Remote Control Helicopter/Airplane Demonstration 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Filipino/Malaysian/Thai Paragliding Exhibition 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Flights 5:30-6:00 p.m.
February 14
SAT
THIRD FESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00 a.m.
AFP Flag Jump 6:00-6:30 a.m.

Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Angeles City Flying Club / Land Rover Bomb Drop
7:40-8:30 a.m.
Meynard Halili / Bill Wright Aerobatic Flight Display 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Mad Dogs Motorcycle Charity Poker Run
9:00 a.m.

Philippine/Thailand Skydiving show 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Phil Coast Guard Search And Rescue Demo 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Ateneo de Manila Rocketry Demo
10:30-11:00 a.m.
AOPA-P/Aeroflite/Airlink/CIA/Omni/Orient/PPA/WCC Fly-by 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition
11:30-1:00 p.m.

Kite Team Phils. Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Angeles City Flying Club Ultralight Flying Display 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Philipppine Air Force Heli-SAR Demonstration
2:00-2:30 p.m.

RC Aircraft Demonstration
2:30-3:15 p.m.
AFP/Philippine/PNP/Thai Skydiving Exhibition 3:15-3:40 p.m.
Meynard Halili / Bill Wright Aerobatic Display 3:45-4:30 p.m.
High Speed Car Drifting Show
4:30-5:00 p.m.

Philippine Air Force All-Female Silent Drill 5:00-5:20 p.m.

Filipino/Malaysian/Thai Paragliding Demo
5:20-5:45 p.m.

Philippine Air Force Marching Band
5:45-6:15 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Flight 6:00-6:45 p.m.
San Fernando Giant Lantern Parade 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow and Fireworks 7:30 p.m.

February 15
SUN
LAST FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00 a.m.
AFP Flag Jump
6:00-6:30 a.m.

Philippine Air Force Marching Band
6:30-7:00 a.m.
Filipino/Malaysian/Thai Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meynard Halili / Bill Wright Aerobatic Display 7:30-8:00 a.m.

Angeles City Flying Club / Land Rover Bomb Drop
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Fascination Sport Aircraft Demonstration
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Cirrus SR22 Aircraft Demonstration
8:45-9:30 a.m.

Ateneo de Manila Rocketry Demonstration
9:30-10:00 a.m.

Helicopter Flying Exhibition 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Philippine Air Force Mass Jump/Skydiving Exhibition 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00-12:30 a.m.
AOPA-P/Aeroflite/Airlink/CIA/PPA/Orient/WCC Fly-by
12:30-1:00 p.m.

KiteTeam Phils. Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Angeles City Flying Club Ultralight Flying Display 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Philippine Air Force All-Female Silent Drill 2:00-2:30 p.m.

Remote Control Aircraft Flying Demonstration 2:30-3:00 p.m
AFP/PNP/Philippine Team/Thai Team Skydiving Demo 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Bill Wright / Meynard Halili Aerobatic Exhibition 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Remote Control Aircraft Flying Demonstration 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Philippine Air Force Helicopter Search and Rescue Demo
4:45-5:30 p.m.

Hot Air Balloon Night Glow
5:30-7:30 p.

Thursday, February 05, 2009

I'm Missing My Icon

We just haven't discovered her yet in the Philippines. She's so Cool!

Missing her so I posted her video on my blog!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

A Little Romance for Me!

The following paragraph is one of my favorite lines in a film, it was uttered by the greatest actor Sir Laurence Olivier in a little known movie "A Little Romance" I have it on CD, and plan to watch it again this Valentines.

"You could make it true. What are legends anyway but stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things? Of course, it takes courage and imagination... not everybody has that. I may be an old fraud Daniel, but I do know this: something that two people who are in love create together against impossible odds, can hold them together... forever. "

Here's another one.

Daniel Michon: Call me Bogie.
Lauren King: Why?
Daniel Michon: Because they belong together.

Happy Valentines! Je'taime!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Was Surfing for my friends on Multiply when....

Being an Eheads fan it was nice seeing this re-worked version of "With a Smile" which I consider "theme song of me & my Ex on previous happy times" Nywayz, I like this new version.

Lift your hand, oh, don't be scared
Of the things that could go wrong along the way
You'll get by with a smile
You can't win at everything but you can try.

Baby, you don't have to worry
'Coz there ain't no need to hurry
No one ever said that there's an easy way
When they're closing all their doors
And they don't want you anymore
This sounds funny but I'll say it anyway.

and I'll stay through the bad times
Even if it sounds so churchy anyway

I'll get by if you smile

You can never be too happy in this life.

In a world where everybody
Hates a happy ending story
It's a wonder love can make the world go round
And don't let it bring you down
And turn your face into a frown
You'll get along with a little prayer and a song.

(Too doo doo...)
Let me hear you sing it
(Too doo doo...)

In a world where everybody
Hates a happy ending story
It's a wonder love can make the world go round
But don't let it bring you down
And turn your face into a frown
You'll get along with a little prayer and a song.

Lift your head..., don't be scared
Of the things that could go wrong along the way
You'll get by with a smile
Now it's time to kiss away those tears goodbye

(Too doo doo...)
Let me hear you sing it
(Too doo doo

"A Night of Harvest"

Link

SA MGA DI NAKASAMA SORRY NA LANG KAYO. SA SUSUNOD ULIT KAYA LANG TAGAL PA ATA NUN!

Monday, December 22, 2008

LOVE IS A VERB!

Tear Drop - Massive Attack

Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath

Nine night of matter
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath

Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath

Stumbling a little
Stumbling a little

Tear Drop - Massive Attack

NATALIE WALKER - QUICKSAND

I must have been so stupid
I must have been so out of touch
He must have been so clever
Convincing me that this was really love

Desperate for words
Lost in a maze
It fell apart
I lost my place
It hurt so bad
I cried for days
Time healed all pain
Now I’m okay

How many times can my heart break
Disillusioned by the thought of flawless love
Will I ever get there
Or am I drowning in quicksand
With no relief to come

I’ll rise from all my sorrow
Let the sun shine on my face
All alone in comfort
Its my solitude I will embrace

I will rise from my sorrow…
Quicksand (Original Version) - Natalie Walker

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

http://quickfire.multiply.com/

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FOODIE FIX

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Look at What this Dear Girl is Listening to!

Ain't Love Grand! Currently Listening to Heavenly Music!

LIFE, DEATH AND ALL THE ANGST IN BETWEEN

Reverie - Adriano Jordao

A friend's father died recently and I got to thinking of how life goes by

like a flash in the eye. How one should say what one really wants so that

everything is crystal clear to the other. How a moment could be so fleeting

that one has to make the most of it or it's gone forever.

Or one can never get it back the same way. It's so easy to get lost in life's

noisiness.

Life gets in the way sometimes... You forget to take in the details.

Details like when a person smiles - and what it meant to them.

Why someone does something a certain way.

Time Travels. Snap! Then that person whose been the whole

world for you suddenly ups and leaves.

Not saying anything even to help you achieve some form of closure.

Got me thinking into savoring each moment as it comes.

Enjoying that pint of Ice cream or just taking it all in.

The climax in a movie. How peaceful the air smells after rain.

Or to really listen to a beautiful piece of music and appreciate it.

That moment when laughter becomes a cackle.

"Laughter that comes from belly up", as I recall a friend once described it.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Bella's Lullaby by Edward Cullen

Decode from Paramore (Acoustic Version) "Twilight Soundtrack"

How can I decide what’s right

When you’re clouding up my mind?

I can’t win you’re losing fight

All the time How could I ever own what’s mine

When you’re always taking sides

But you won’t take away my pride

No, not this time

Not this time

How did we get here?

When I used to know you so well

How did we get here?

Well, I think I know how

The truth is hiding in your eyes

And it’s hanging on your tongue

Just boiling in my blood

But you think that I can’t see

What kind of man that you are

If you’re a man at all

Well, I will figure this one out

On my own (I’m screaming, “I love you so”)

On my own (My thoughts you can’t decode)

How did we get here?

When I used to know you so well, yeah How did we get here?

Well, I think I know how Do you see what we’ve done?

We’ve gone and made such fools Of ourselves

Do you see what we’ve done?

We’ve gone and made such fools Of ourselves

How did we get here?

When I used to know you so well, yeah, yeah

Well, How did we get here?

Well, I used to know you so well I think I know I think I know

There is something I see in you It might kill me I want it to be true

Saturday, November 22, 2008

This is how it feels for "Twilight"

This feels like Edward Cullen's Thoughts. Exactly what he'd be saying to Bella.

Lightness by Death Cab for Cutie

There's a tear in the fabric of your favorite dress
And i'm sneaking glances.
Looking for the patterns in static
They start to make sense the longer i'm at it.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho, oo wha-ho

Your heart is a river that flows from your chest
Through every organ
Your brain is the dam
And i am the fish who can't reach the cord.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho, oo wha-ho

Oh, instincts are misleading
You shouldn't think what you're feeling
They don't tell you what you know you should want.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho, oo wha-ho
[x2]

Oh, instincts are misleading
You shouldn't think what you're feeling
They don't tell you want you know you should want.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

twilight soundtrack

Can't wait to get the Twilight Soundtrack. Here's the official list from Stephenie Meyer's site.Have a listen @ http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_playlist.html