Susan Boyle: She Made Me Cry

I'll be honest, I really hate crying. And if I did, I hide. I don't wanna let others see me falling down and so pathetic. This is me.

One day as I surf the net for news, a line caught my attention. The line says that someone shocked Simon Cowell. Who doesn't know Simon? American Idol? Britain's Got Talent? So I wasn't satisfied with just that line, so I really opened the link and read the whole article. And I saw an old woman, in front of the three judges, auditioning in Britain's Got Talent. Yes at first look, you'll really say that she got nothing to show. Human nature! As I watch the video clip, I was silent. I was stunned. She was so unbelievable. I became quiet. I cried. Really cried. She's so amazing. She's Susan Boyle, 47, unemployed and from a village in UK. In the video, everybody, including the judges and the hosts were shocked and almost cried. They gave her a standing ovation that she really deserve. I can see an innocence in her Susan's eyes, and her voice is so angelic that nobody will dare to criticize. I wish her the best of luck and her win she deserve. She's a living testimony that we shouldn't judge a person by appearance. But the ability and the kind of person he/she is. She'll be a mark in my mind and in my heart that no matter what people say, we should believe in our self and own ability.

watch the video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

A Goodbye to a KING

Today is one of the saddest days of Philippine show business. Why? Because another pillar of Filipino Rap scene collapsed. Francis M. who has been diagnosed with leukemia just last year died just this afternoon. Francis who has been tagged as the "Filipino Rap King" is one of my idols in the rap scene for his music usually depicts youth and the Filipino society as a whole. He even have a multiply account in which he's the one who personally put the latest news about his fight. He'll never be forgotten by Filipinos especially by me. Actually, I was shocked when I heard the news for I just saw him on TV few weeks ago and he looked like he's really gotten over. I know that wherever Master Francis M. now, he's happy. So we must be happy for him also that he had rest in peace.

The Oscars

Have you watched the Academy Awards?
Maybe the world stopped for a couple of hours just to witness the one of the most glamorous events in the world. Even I was very excited this morning on who will receive the prestigious trophy of Oscars. I have my own bets and I wasn't failed on choosing them for most of them garnered the awards. My personal favorite movie, Slumdog Millionaire received 8 major awards and that's worth a celebration for me. Sean Penn got the Best Actor trophy for his role in the movie "Milk". I believe he deserve really the Oscars. I first knew him when he played the role as "sam" in "I am Sam". That movie really moved me in my sit. I wish I have the chance to be on the venue. But I know it'll be all in my dreams.

What is a Polyglot?

What is a polyglot?
I am so astonish with what these people can do. In my research in the net, I've found out what a polyglot is. As far as my research is concern, a polyglot is somebody who is capable of speaking or writing a lot of languages. In short, linguists. I saw a TV special here in the Philippines that features these people. I am so amazed with this people and how they developed their skills. Though for others, it is a question of nationalism. But being nationalistic or patriotic, it doesn't mean that you are not allowed to study or learn any other languages. Specially, in the midst of competition in job hunting, where employers hire those who are not just eloquent in English but of other language, we really need to be skilled enough. Maybe you'll ask how they acquired this amazing skill. Some got it thru community immersion, which means they've live in that particular place where they've got the language. While others really went thru trainings. I swear to myself that I'll really take seriously my interest in Japanese Language. Even if its just self-learning, but at least I'm trying my very best to achieve this goal that could possible bring fortune to me.

Star Maker: A Disaster

Another sad news was reported over the television. 5 lives were lost, 36 people are injured and millions of properties were affected. A fireworks factory was burnt into ashes this morning in the city of Trece Martires in the province of Cavite. It is so heart-pinching that the people died are only ordinary workers in the factory who were just earning not even enough. Who are gonna be blamed, the local government or the owner itself? Personally, both parties shared the responsibility of course. But for me, the local government of the concern city must be blamed more. Why? It is their task to check whether the factory followed all the requirements and safety precautions to avoid this kind of unwanted event. Others may say, nobody has to be blamed for it was an accident. But I believe this accident wouldn't happen if all the measures have been followed in which I speculated have been not. I really hope that local governments in the Philippines must act vigorously in order to achieve a better local community. Free from fear, anxiety and worries. I believe that a better local government reflects a better nation.

What's my collection?

What kind of items do you usually collect? Key chains, shoes, dress, books or post stamps? Why do you love collecting them? Does it make you feel better or satisfied if you see that your items grow bigger in number? It is too different in my case. I collect sad memories. Unjust, unfair, heart-pinching stories and songs, and pathetic faces. I love gathering them, but my heart cries when I see them. I feel like its the end of the world whenever my collection grows by one. Maybe you'll think that I'm so a freak, collecting pathetic items in this pathetic world. But I believe that my collection will unveil the world's eyes that there's no reason to celebrate each day, for we have brothers who are victims of unjust fate.

An Obama Fanatic

I hardly woke up this morning. I'm lousy, tired and can't help but to close my eyes for a few minutes even if I really have to stand up for I have to go to school early. I feel like I was down last night from a being drunk. Asking me why i am feeling like this that made me write this post? Well, last night, I slept at very late. It was around 2:00 o'clock in the morning when I get into bed. I have to wait for the TV special of Barack Obama's inauguration. I don't why I am very hooked with this person. I am waiting for what he has to say in front of billion people in the globe. But even if I had a very little time of sleep, it was worth it. I love his speech and his message. He is the one, I believe. I really hope that we'll all achieve the change that we all need and ever wanted. But that change will only be attainable if we all work together. Even if I am a Filipino and Obama is not my president, I still believe that I must help in order to achieve what we all wished.

Is He Obama?

I can't wait to see Barack Obama swearing to be the president of the said powerful country, the United States of America. In this very serious history marking event, we can still find humor to laugh at. It is not only Obama who is gaining fame in the world. A man named Ilham Anas, 34, an Indonesian photographer is dragged by the fame that the newly elected president of US have. If you really look at Anas at a certain angle, you'll really be deceived that his Obama. Yeah, it's a funny story. But for Anas, it is a very good chance. With his look, he starred in a pharmaceutical advertisement in the Philippines with the country's president impersonator "Tita Glow". In an interview, Anas said that if he'll get a chance to meet and speak with Barack Obama, he would ask the US president to take a firm stance in dealing with the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

pic from http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Ilham/photo//090118/ids_photos_wl/r440274891.jpg//s:/nm/20090118/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_indonesia_obama_look_alike;_ylt=Ag0dJZEDv9SJVJ3iMuqwv16ek3QF

Charice Pempengco in Obama's Inauguration

The world is very much agitated to see another changing event,the inauguration of Barack Obama as the new president of America. And it is very moral lifting to say that for the first time, a Filipino singer will be gracing the event. Yes, it is confirmed! Charice Pempengco, the world's singing sensation, will sing in front of Obama and millions of audience who will be watching the event through live feed. According to the report, Charice will sing two pieces. One of these is "God Bless America" and the other one is Whitney Houston's hit, "One Moment in Time". This 16-year old girl, who has been considered the most talented kid in the world, has already wowed the international audience in her appearances in the most famous talkshows and concerts in Europe and in the US. At her age, the achievements, standing ovations and praises that she got is unbelievable and amazing. Filipinos, including me, are very much proud of her. She's truly a Philippine pride.

pic from http://allaboutasia.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/nve00078.png

President on Board

They say that surf boarding is a great fun. It's an adrenaline rushing sport. I'm pretty sure that almost everybody wanna try and be involved in this adventure. Well, the President is not an exemption. Yes, she love it to. And I believe that there's no problem with that. She still needs to enjoy and have time for leisure for she carries all the tremendous problems of the country. So why question? Do you question because she smiled in this picture? So what? Is it because the country is still in the midst of the crisis and she still spent time for this? That's being unfair. Recently I saw a news that featured a rally against the president. And they displayed a picture of the president same as the picture above. I guess there's nothing wrong with the picture if your thinking justly. All we have to do is open our eyes and see that the Her Excellency is still human. A human who still need to laugh and recreate.

Feast of the Black Nazarene

Today is the feast of the Black Nazarene. Two celebrations were simultaneously done in Quiapo, Manila and for the very first time in Cagayan de Oro City in Southern Philippines. The black statue of the Nazarene was paraded in the streets of Manila. This year, the procession has changed its course. It started in Quirino Grandstand till it reached into the Cathedral of the Black Nazarene. It is very astonishing to see millions of people with overflowing faith flocking into the streets just to have a glimpse of the saint. You can see a lot of devotees bring with them hanky for they believe that if they'll touch this into the saint, they will be healed. A lot of stories of miracles, healings and "wishes-granted" echoed the procession.

Behind this overflowing devotion are pictures of people injued, busy ambulances and patrols. Even criminals are all over the place taking its chance to move. That's why a lot of people question this too much devotion. They even call it more of "fanaticism" rather than "true devotion". But we can not judge this people unless we put ourselves into their shoes. Fanaticism or whatever it may be. Respect is what matters.

Philippines: Asia's New Drug Haven

It is so sad to hear in the news that according to PDEA or Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, there are polls that show that Philippines is listed at the top as one of the countries with high percentage of drug abuse. Even though it hurts, its one of the true things that we must admit and for the government to act in order to stop this. According to PDEA, they've really do their part in enforcing the law. But, because of crooked government officials, the pushers are still at large. Drug abuse and bribery are two of the hottest issues in the Philippines that the government has to solve.