"A painting is more than the sum of it's parts. A cow by itself is just A cow. A meadow by itself is just grass, flowers. And the sun picking through the trees, is just a beam of light. But you put them all together and it can be magic." - Flipped
Finally, my birthday wishlist is almost going to be complete! Well, because I made each one happen. he!he!he! Anyway, the material things I can fulfill, but there's a wish that I cannot fulfill, only in His time that wish can come true. I thank GOD for giving me 'blessings' so I was able to buy all these material things. But of course, He knows my heart deepest and real desire. Still, waiting on you Lord!
Anyway, after work I went to the mall to buy some things, and then I went to the department store in the electronics section, immediately I checked out the Samsung kiosk, where the cameras are displayed. The digital camera that I bought today is quite the closer to the price of the digicam that I bought 6 years ago. It was also a Samsung camera. I've had good memories with it and Samsung is a trusted brand. I like Samsung, because my phone is also Samsung.
I'm not really a techie person. I dare not to buy a new pc or laptop, I'm just glad that a relative of mine gave me one, and it's also a good brand. I buy when I 'really' need, or when that 'gadget' is giving already giving up on me. Like my phone, it's still in good condition, so I'm not planning to change it at the moment. Maybe if I can swap my phone I will.
Anyway, here it is. Excited to use it tomorrow, for our YoungPro church meeting.
Since I'm posting about one of my hobbies and passion in life, let me also share with you some of my Chinese song recordings. Pardon, that this is not recorded professionally in a studio unlike my other two local songs, which is also included in my YouTube video page.
I've been singing Cantonese songs since my college days, mostly songs by Vivian Chow. She is my most favorite Hong Kong artist. Other recordings of mine included songs by the late Ms. Teresa Teng, which I know is a must that I learn her song because she is one of the well-respected and admired artist in the Chinese scene and all around the globe. Also, I did covers of contemporary singers like Penny Dai and Rainie Yang, Charlene and JJ Lin's duet, and also a cover version of Wang Lee Hom's song.
Anyway, here's a sample of my recorded songs. Thank you for checking out my blog and thanks also for checking out my YouTube videos.. 謝謝! xiexie!
The first and the second song is Cantonese and the third and fourth song is in Mandarin.
Most of those who knew me and also who are connected to me 'socially' online will know that I really like Chinese language, culture, arts, almost anything that is related to it. Anyway, this afternoon I collected all my Chinese books, (I put them somewhere around the house). I wanted to keep them all together, for safekeeping just like my Christian books, which are neatly arranged and safely tucked inside a small cabinet. Before, I said that this hobby of mine was my first love but I corrected it and said it is just my second love, because GOD should always be the first. :)
Anyway, took a shot of these books, which I've been collecting since, I was a teenager (highschool days) and a few given to me by my friend and Filipino-Chinese friends/acquaintance. My collection ranges from history, novels, philosophy to language books. Also, included in my collection is the mainstream history and culture of the Filipino-Chinese, which is also a part of the Filipino culture.
I remember my former 老師 laoshi (teacher), in mandarin language. He told me that it's a rarity to find someone like me who has a passion like this. He's also the one who encouraged me to continue doing what I love, and that someday I'll able to contribute something to the society.
Here's a peek into one of my passion and interest. I listed the titles below. I categorized them.
History/Culture:
1. China Lonely Planet Guidebook
2. The Chinese Mestizo in Philippine History - author: Edgar Wickberg
3. The Chinese in Philippine Life (1850-1898) - author: Edgar Wickberg
4. The Ethnic-Chinese as Filipinos (part II) - edited by Teresita Ang See
Foreign Novels
1. The Good Earth - author: Pearl Buck
2. Falling Leaves - author: Adeline Yen Mah
3. The Joy Luck Club - author: Amy Tan
4. The Hundred Secret Senses - author: Amy Tan
5. The Kitchen God's Wife - author: Amy Tan
Language:
1. Say It in Chinese - Foreign Language Press Beijing
2. Learn Chinese Efficiently with Super Pinyin (phonetic) vol.I - edited by Jose Averia, English Translated by: Tinna K. Wu; Pilipino Translated by: Francisco G. Co
3. Easy Chinese Phrasebook and Dictionary - by: Wendy Tung
4. Speak Fujianwa (Fookien/Hokkien) Easy - by: Betty Lee
5. 300 by: Joaquin Sy
6. Niubi The Real Chinese You Were Never Taught in School - by: Eveline Chao; Illustrated by Chris Murphy
7.Teach Yourself Cantonese - by: Hugh Baker and Ho Pui-Kei
8. Chinese Flashcards (vol.I) - Tuttle Publishing
Local Literature:
1. Tsapsuy: Mga Sanaysay, Tula, Salin atbp. - by: Joaquin Sy
2. The Best of Tulay (Voices: Mga Tinig) - edited by: Teresita Ang See, Caroline Hau and Joaquin Sy
3. Weaving A Dream (Reflections for Chinese-Filipino Catholics Today) - author Ari Dy, S.J
Comic Book:
1. Stories of Love - Illustrated by: Huang Qingrong; Translated by: Shen Siqin
Other books:
1. Chinese Zen - prepared, compiled and translated by Thomas Sy
2. Love Poems from Ancient China and India - notes by Prem Jesus Jesswani, Ma.Carolina Chua and Ajit Mansukhani
I just finished watching. "You Are My Lucky Star" movie. The film is about a comics artist or cartoonist Sophie, and about a secret agent named David/William. It stars, Chinese superstar Zhang Ziyi and Mr. Musicman, Wang Lee Hom. I watched the Chinese version since I can't find an English subbed, anyway the movie is funny so I enjoyed watching it while I'm on a 'sick leave' from work.
This movie is a prequel to "Sophie's Revenge", starring Zhang Ziyi again. I recommend this film also. I think I both like the film, and each is a favorite of mine, in the same level.
I like the OST of the movie which is sung by the lead actor and actress. The meaning and melody is also good so it's a thumbs up for me.
I really don't encourage you people to love a little, because when you love you should not be selfish. Just love away! I included the English translation of the song. Enjoy!
Love A Little The wind blew and moved the windows, as well as the leaves sounding the surrounding,
As people’s dreams are loitering, into a farther and farther place.
The moon in the sky exposed half of its legs,
Looking to the ground and seeing that there are those who aren’t able to sleep,
The clouds cover the light, extending the night,
as the winds gently blew pass your hair.
The night shut both of its eyes to be silent without a word,
And I know that you are listening to my thoughts,
I wanted to say that I will love you, a little bit more,
Always right next to your ear,
trusting that you love me too, though it may be little.
Yet, it is only you who never realized this.
I wanted to say that I will love you, a little bit more,
always right next to your ear.
In this I also trust that I will love you forever without change,
and I know that you surely will end up realizing it.
The wind blew and moved the windows, as well as the leaves sounding the surrounding,
As people’s dreams are loitering, into a farther and farther place.
The moon in the sky exposed half of its legs,
Looking to the ground and seeing that there are those who aren’t able to sleep,
The clouds covered the light extending the night (the night becomes extended)
The wind gently passes through your hair (your hair)
The night shut both its eyes and remained silent.
You know that I am listening to what you’re saying, I want to say that I will love you, a little bit more,
Always right next to your ear,
While believing that you love me too, even if it is little;
It is probably because you never detected this. discovered/found/realized/detected.
I wanted to say that I will love you, a little bit more,
always right next to your ear.
In this I also trust that I will love you forever without change,
and I know that you surely will end up realizing it.
I was thinking of the proper title to put here. I'm turning this personal blog into a public blog, which is the usual for most blogs, meant to be read by the public. Well, only a few people or maybe, you can really count by your fingers, those who had the chance to access this blog of mine. You can say now, you can read my 'heart's musings. Like the comment of my churchmate, he says that I'm always an 'emo' person. Well, maybe, the 'feeling' thing is really the dominant trait in my personality. Hello, Myers-Briggs personality test again! Leaving that aside, let's just say I am a person that has a high emotional quotient, I'm more in-tuned with my feelings. Looking inward an introvert.
Enough of that explanation. So this is the second day of January 2014. I'm really looking forward to a lot of things, and of course I'm expecting that I will make new friends this year. And my plans, will push through with the help of some people. By the way, I want to share an artwork of mine, showing a cartoon 'me', welcoming 2014. Yup, I like to draw, to those who knew me, I almost took up Fine Arts wayback in College but chose a 'Science' course instead. So, I'm just re-awakening this passion of mine.
Like what I have written in my spiritual/religious blog. I can say that we all have problems, hardships in life and tough times are inevitable. Rich or poor, class A, B and C people. Life like's that. It's just a matter of perspective. Like the lesson that I've learned in a Japanese movie, Midnight Sun, where the protagonist has a rare kind of disease, they call it XP, where exposure to the sun can actually endanger them and can also kill them. She said that she will continue to live her life, until the day she dies. If we think of our problems, and worry over it, what good does it do to us? Will it be solved immediately? We're just putting a lot of burden on ourselves. Like in the bible, Jesus said, "Why worry for tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself" (Matthew 6:34). Our Master have taught us that, so who else should we trust and believe? Echoing what the Apostle Peter, "To whom shall we go?"
In closing, let us be thankful for we were able to behold a New Year. Some people may be pessimist
about looking forward to a New Year, like what's there to look forward to? But for me, everyday is a promise of hope from GOD, not only a promise, but also a gift. Let us be thankful for every tomorrows. And this new year just continue living life, enjoy and never be afraid to love. We may have experienced of getting hurt in the past but, don't lock your heart. To love is to be vulnerable like what C.S Lewis have said. If you have never really loved at all, or have taken the risk to fall in love, then you certainly don't know how it feels to be human.
Love is for the brave and courageous.
(Below is my cover version of a song about LOVE, with an excpert on 1 Corinthians 13. The song speaks about love, that it is not like a thing that you replace if its not in fashion anymore. It is also about a person telling someone to not doubt her love for him because it is genuine love. That even if they grow old, physical appearance change, she will still love him, unconditionally. Forgiving that other person even if he did a wrong thing or hurt you. That is what true love is all about.).
Pag- Ibig
Ang pag-ibig, hindi parang cellphone 'pag naluma, papalitan Ang pag-ibig, hindi parang damit 'pag may bagong uso, papalitan
Kung sabihin kong mahal kita Yan ay totoo sinta Wag na wag kang magdududa Hindi kita binobola
Panghabang buhay ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo, o sinta Kahit na ika'y pumangit, hindi kita ipagpapalit Panghabang buhay ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo o sinta Kahit na ika'y makalbo, hindi ako magbabago
Ang pag-ibig, hindi parang pagkain 'pag pinagsawaan, pamimigay nalang Ang pag-ibig, hindi parang pusa pag maingay, ililigaw nalang
Kung sabihin kong mahal kita Yan ay totoo sinta Wag na wag kang magdududa Hindi kita binobola
Panghabang buhay ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo, o sinta Kahit na ika'y tumaba, hindi ako mangangaliwa Panghabang buhay ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo, o sinta Kahit na magka-wrinkles ka, iki-kiss pa rin kita.
Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude It is a not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth It always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres.
Panghabang buhay ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo, o sinta Kahit na topakin ka, iintindihin kita Panghabang buhay ang pag-ibig ko sa'yo, o sinta Kahit na may kasalanan ka, iiyak ako pero papatawarin kita
Finally, my birthday wishlist is almost going to be complete! Well, because I made each one happen. he!he!he! Anyway, the material things I can fulfill, but there's a wish that I cannot fulfill, only in His time that wish can come true. I thank GOD for giving me 'blessings' so I was able to buy all these material things. But of course, He knows my heart deepest and real desire. Still, waiting on you Lord! 
