Stigmatized - Best Version

WHOA!! I can't help but to re-post this video. It really made my day! This version is so awesome.

This is a live performance of The Calling of the song Stigmatized. They performed at Shibuya Ax in Tokyo, Japan on September 14, 2004 according to the description of this video from YouTube(C).

Goosebumps for the 2 minute- intro, which was played by Justin "Chops" Derrico-Lead Guitar. And man, he's really rockin' the stage! Can someone give me a copy of this concert? :)

Didn't care much about the lyrics of this song, not until I have seen this video from youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04NVSruO6FY I noticed the extra verse compared to the regular version.

"Well I'll write you all a letter,
To say my last goodbye,
I just think it's time for me to go away.
Cause the sun it seems to sink now,
Like my love into her grave,
This life is not yet over,
But it doesn't need to be saved.
Well the chambers of my heart,
They echo all the same.
I'm a solitary man,
Who drives himself insane.
Well we'll all come back,
And we'll smile once again,
I'll try and try, until I die, to make you understand
My love, I'll make you understand"

And i decided to search for an mp3 file with extra verse. I thought that the video I have seen is their best version, but found this live performance. And its really amazing. I think they never recorded the song with the extra verse. They just play it whenever they were in concerts, I think.

 This was by far one of the best concert piece. :) \m/
Rock on!

** I do not own the video. Copyright to the owner.
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Kuya

Anu meron? Hehe.. Well this was supposed to be a 'surprised' birthday gift to my Kuya. But he spoiled it himself. He has been expecting this. #buking.  I hope this one still surprised you in a way. :)

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(border mo nung college! lol remember?)

Born April 15, 1957 este, 1977. I should know. Kasi 11 years ang tanda nya sakin. :p Full name: Frederick Negapatan. AKA Elek. I can recall- clearly recall- na madalas nya sinasabi na kamukha daw niya si Troy Montero, Jericho Rosales, Ryan Agoncilio at si Robin Padilla. My brothers are really celebs. (si diko kasi he looks like Dennis Trillo, but i think he's more of Red Sternberg from original TGIS - see post Diko)

Sa dami ng kamukha DAW nya eh, sabi ko baka kaya naghalo halo na ichura nila. haha peace. But seriously, we all believe na kamukha nya si Gio Alvarez. This is the closest I got. :p

Fair enough?

                                                                                                                                          Apart from his very strong self- confidence - hahahaha - is a very funny man. Mukha ba? He always makes our home a very happy one. Hindi sya magaling super magpatawa like Diko. Pero yung kaabnoyan nya yung nakakatawa. Sa kanya ko nga nakuha yung grouuuucccchhhh.. Yung mga tipong uuwi sya sa bahay tapos maghihimatayan ng kunyari tapos pag tinanong kung bakit kasi daw sobrang gutom na sya. In short OA! hahaha.. And speaking of abnoy sya nga pala si Tikboy. Kalahati tao, kalahati saging! Lol... 

He's by far the most emotional person I know. Sya pala ang pinaka-vocal at emotional saming lahat. Which is more of nakaktuwa naman. :) Actually they say, our family is so sweet and dramatic. He may be a very funny person but when it comes to family he is a serious one.Lalo na sa personal nyang buhay and how he handles his own family.

Family - Like Diko he is already married with Ate Mich or Kileng as how she calls his wife. He is a father of 3 emotional and loving kids: Liam, Jello and Leana, the newest addition to the family. He has been a really great father to these kids. I can say that he had been the best father for them, at least for me.

Look they are so much alike: 

Jimmy Jimmy

When it comes to hobby and talent, i guess it really runs in the blood. He was also a great mentor to me. Sa gitara, he is more of a basist-guitarist. I thank him for the inspiration and yung deep knowledge sa music. Hindi naman kaplastic-an, like he always insist I am. Am so happy and proud of my brothers kasi they have been a good influence when it comes to music. I may not have the same type of music he and Diko have, but I have a very strong foundation of it. I have my own type of music, with their influence at least.

Aside from the music, we shared and we have the most fruitful childhood. Kahit na we have 10 years and 11 years age differences nila diko, I can say na I have been a very lucky bunso beacuse of them. I can remember  all his stories, si Bertong Pilay, ang alamat ng Yellow, Pinatubo at ang Pangarap namen na Jackpot. One more thing, yung nighties ni mama na sinunog nya. Haha Nostalgic. I am seeing me and him samin ni Liam.

And I would like to thank you for all those times and everything. Hindi ko na i-enumerate I'm sure you know all of them. You have been such a great and loving brother for both diko and me. Magkakaiba man tayo ng paniniwala at opinyon sa mga bagay bagay but I am so sure that our love for our family will always be the strongest and most important thing for all of us!

Hinihintay pa din namen ang treat mo! Belated happy birthday Kuya!!! We love you!

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Buses and Trains

BUSES and TRAINS

by Bachelor Girl

This is one of my most favorite videoke piece. This was a late 90s hit song by an Australian band. But I heard this song when I was in high school. This was when yung pag burn ng CDs is really in. I received a gift, which was a cd coming from a friend, and thesong was part of the list. And from then on, hindi na sya nawala sa playlist ko.

Hey Mom

Why didn't you tell me

Why didn't you teach me a thing or two

You just let me go

Out into the World

You never thought to share what you knew

So I walked under a bus

I got hit by a train

Keep falling in love

Which is kinda the same

I've sunk out at sea

Crashed my car, gone insane

And it felt so good

I want to do it again

Hey Mom

Why didn't you warn me

Coz about boys is something i should have known

They`re like chocolate cake

Like cigarettes

I know they're bad for me

But I just can't leave 'em alone

So I walked under a bus

I got hit by a train

Keep falling in love

Which is kinda the same

I've sunk out at sea

Crashed my car, gone insane

And it felt so good

I want to do it again

(AND I WALKED)UNDER A BUS

I GOT HIT BY A TRAIN

AND IT FEELT SO GOOD

AND I WANNA DO IT AGAIN

WANNA DO IT AGAIN

*HEY EY IEEY*

(WANNA DO IT)

Oh, felt so good

Hey Mom

Since we're talking

What was it like when you were young

Has the world changed

Or is it still the same

A man can kill and still be the sweetest love.

So I walked under a bus

I got hit by a train

Keep falling in love

Which is kinda the same

I've sunk out at sea

Crashed my car, gone insane

And it felt so good

I want to do it again

So I walked under a bus

I got hit by a train

Keep falling in love

Which is kinda the same

I've sunk out at sea

Crashed my car, gone insane

And it felt so good

I want to do it again

(AND I WALKED)UNDER A BUS

I GOT HIT BY A TRAIN

AND IT FEELT SO GOOD

AND I WANNA DO IT AGAIN

WANNA DO IT AGAIN)

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Bliss

Chapel's main entrance.

Sto. Nino Dela Paz Chapel in Greenbelt. 

March 25, 2012 - After work I decided to seek peace of mind. I know this is where I can get it. Thank You for this blissful-and-full-of-blessings day for me. 

This was where I heard one of the best sermon. It's just sad, I can't remember the mass celebrant.

All challenges are blessings too, just try to look at it on a bigger picture.  "Lord, LETs GO."

Visit their site at http://greenbeltchapel.org/ or like them at facebook https://www.facebook.com/greenbeltchapel for mass schedules.

**Used Casio Point and shoot. Raw picture.Natural lighting.

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Lleana Jamaica

Here comes our family's 5th angel - Lleana Jamaica G. Negapatan.

She was born last March 15, 2012. Muntikan ko pang maging ka-birthday! :) Welcome to the world baby!

Looks like you'll be makulit kasi baby ka palang marunong kana mag jimmy - jimmy just like your dad!

jimmy jimmy ala Peledik!

Ate is so excited to play with you! :) We love you bebe gurl!

**Photos taken from my point and shoot camera, Casio Exilim.

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IT NEVER FAILS

Something to brag about.
Quoting from my one and only American Idol, Danny Gokey.


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Mwah mwah tsup tsup

03-16-12
Teriyaki Boy - Greenhills Promenade

Mama and Tita's very own version of mwah mwah tsup tsup! Tweet

Bag of Beans - Tagaytay

Tagaytay is being considered as the second summer capital of the Philippines because of it's cold weather. Been there several times, but I would say that my last visit was the  most memorable and happiest of all.

I did a research before, about the best places to be if you will go to Tagaytay. Since its cold in this city, Coffee shop will sure be a good place to be. BAG OF BEANS was always on the people's list. So here ya go, let me share you what we have tried and experienced on the popular coffee shop:

BAG OF BEANS

Tagaytay City

LOCATION /THEME



Nasugbu Highway, Tagaytay City

If you are from Manila (Aguinaldo Highway) turn right. You would see it immediately after Rotonda.

I'm not sure if this store in Nasugbu Highway is a branch or they have moved on a different location.

(It looks different on their website: http://bagofbeanstagaytay.net/)




This is the firs time I have been there. So I can't really compare.

The theme of the shop is nostalgic/antique. They used wood and glass for their furniture.

Upon entering the place, you will see some tables and chairs aligned, and the cashier on the right side. You will also see their coffee shop. They have displayed their best selling coffee on packs.



THE VIEW

We chose to be seated on the veranda so we can get to see the breath-taking view from the shop.

Although you will not clearly see Taal Volcano from there, but to eat breakfast and have a very beautiful view and ambiance, I think it's more than enough.

COFFEE - House Specialty

As what the name of the store implies, they have various selection of coffee. Based on the Menu the most expensive coffee is what they called HOUSEBLEND, it costs 115php/cup. But i opted not to try it since I am not fan of black coffee. I ordered Caramel Machiatto - which costs 105 pesos. I was surprised by their presentation: 

Caramel Machiatto - 105php

Probably its their gimmick for Valentines Day since it was few days before the said event. The coffee tasted really good. But since it was really cold there you really have to finish your coffee before it gets cold too. :)

THE FOOD

The resto has a good variety of food, They serve not only American food but even Filipino food for  breakfast. The best seller- SILOGs comprised their breakfast. They also have this Kid's Menu which includes Cheeseburger, Nuggest, Chicken  etc. And for their Main course: they have Roast Beef, Fish, Sausage and Shrimp. For their  All Day breakfast this was what we have tried:

SUNRISE BREAKFAST

Cheese Omelette, two buttermilk pancakes & sausage
Price: 275
Good for 2

Will definitely go back here. There's a lot more to try :) 

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It Will Rain

yeah, it's addiction. :p
This song is heart-melting.

It Will Rain 

Bruno Mars

If you ever leave me, baby,

Leave some morphine at my door

Cause it would take a whole lot of medication

To realize what we used to have,

We don't have it anymore.

There's no religion that could save me

No matter how long my knees are on the floor, oh

So keep in mind all the sacrifices I'm making

To keep you by my side

And keep you from walking out the door.

Cause there'll be no sunlight

if I lose you, baby

There'll be no clear skies

if I lose you, baby

Just like the clouds,

my eyes will do the same if you walk away

Everyday, it will rain,

rain, rain

I'll never be your mother's favorite

ah ,Your daddy can't even look me in the eye

Oooh if I was in their shoes, I'd be doing the same thing

Saying there goes my little girl

walking with that troublesome guy

But they're just afraid of something they can't understand

Oooh well little darling watch me change their minds

Yeah for you I'll try, I'll try, I'll try, I'll try

I'll pick up these broken pieces 'til I'm bleeding

If that'll make it right

Cause there'll be no sunlight

if I lose you, baby

There'll be no clear skies

if I lose you, baby

Just like the clouds,

my eyes will do the same if you walk away

Everyday, it will rain,

rain, rain

Ooooh Don't just say

goodbye, don't just say, goodbye

I'll pick up these broken pieces 'til I'm bleeding

If that'll make it right

Cause there'll be no sunlight

if I lose you, baby

There'll be no clear skies

if I lose you, baby

Just like the clouds,

my eyes will do the same if you walk away

Everyday, it will rain,

rain, rain, rain...

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Des'ree - You Gotta Be

Des'ree - You Gotta Be


Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry 

You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day


Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view


My oh my heh, hey
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day

Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the place
The world keeps on spinning 

You can't stop it, if you try to
This time it's danger staring you in the face


Oh oh oh Remember 

Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears

My oh my heh, hey, hey
You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day

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How to Save a Life - The Fray

Last Sunday, while I was at the mall, there is this one song that played on the department store. I can't barely understand the lyrics, but I got addicted to its tune. I immediately saved one line of the song  and check it in the internet. And I never stop playing it since then. :)

How to Save a Life - The Fray

Step one you say we need to talk
He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
You begin to wonder why you came

CHORUS:
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

Let him know that you know best
Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
And pray to God he hears you

CHORUS:
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came

CHORUS:
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

CHORUS:
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life

CHORUS:
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

CHORUS:
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life







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Give more than you take

from Papemelroti

I saw this frame in one of the stores in Glorietta few days back. I was trying to look for gifts for Christmas. Felt like there is a magnet on this thing. Couldn't help but to stare at it. Aside from the very artistic look, the statement caught my attention more.

GIVE MORE THAN YOU TAKE

How do you really measure if you are giving more than what you are taking? Is there a way to know it? Or do we really need to measure it? Do you give only to get something in return?


Some say it should be a GIVE and TAKE process. 
Some say you should not expect anything.


I seek help from Merriam-Webster online. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give

give verb \ˈgiv\
: to put into the possession of another for his or her use: to designate as a share or portion

Giving is imparting anything from your possession to someone else's. Taking one thing from yourself to pass on to others.  Whether the recipient wants it or not. 

Bottom line is, when you give, do not think of what you can get in return. Give because you want to. Because you are happy to share something. Never compare what you get or will get. Just give what your heart desires to give. It will be more fulfilling in that way. At least, if you will not be able to receive anything, it wouldn't hurt you. 

"It's important to give it all you have while you have the chance.”

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