Korean Dinner Party

We had a dinner party held in SeoulKimbap Korean restaurant last Thursday. The mom of Ooyong invited us. She was my former student before. We had a good dinner. I love the first course (side dishes). With my fellow co-teachers and the host - (Right side photo at my back).

Song of the Moment: High

HIGH

by: The Speaks duet with Barbie Almalbis

from the album: Tunog Acoustic 4

D A
Will it ever be?
Bm G
I’ve tried so hard to find sweet serenity
D A
Are you still afraid?
Bm
Just close your eyes and dream
G
Feel it fade away

Chorus:
D A
Time won't flow
Bm
Everyone knows
G
When the pain fades away
D A
Dreams wont die
Bm
With tears in our eyes
G
You've got to hold your head up high
D-A-Bm
Ye...yey
G
Hold your head up high
D A
It’s taken some time
Bm G
And I’ve given up the will to change your state of mind
D A
Try and understand
Bm G
It's not so hard to see I'm just a man

Repeat Chorus
D A
Will it ever be?
Bm G
I’ve tried so hard to find sweet serenity
D A
Try and understand
Bm G
It's not so hard to see I'm just a man
Repeat Chorus

*same chords: D-A-Bm-D

My Christmas Wish List

Yes, I've got a Christmas Wish List too! It's not that difficult to obtain... I just made it because its nice to have a list for Christmas! ha!ha! My birthday is near and maybe I'll buy these things in advance... Yeah... its just material things... at the back of my mind the one I'm really wishing for cannot be bought... (*sigh*)

It's the Season of Smiles...

Simple Gathering with my cousin and my niece and nephews

Last Sunday, I, my mom and my 2 aunt's went to Max's restaurant in Ever. We had a simple farewell party for my cousin (he's on the right side wearing a blue polo shirt). He's kinda really, really older than me. Actually his sons and daughter are more closer to my age. Their ages range from 15-18. They're going to migrate to the U.S. Anyway, I gave my niece a pretty necklace. She's on the left side wearing a yellow shirt. My niece & nephews are pretty and handsome... they all got chinky eyes! Meet them on friendster. ha!ha! Their older brother (another nephew of mine) is already in the the U.S and he's already working.

Another...

Another day with my student Monica.We are having one on one class. I don't teach group class. Monica can play the recorder very well. She played Arirang, Lovers in Paris OST, The Classic OST etc. A lot of teachers went to my room and they all watched and listened to her.
Yesterday, we're not suppose to have a class. But since our school is different from other schools, we still held a class. There's a strong typhoon now! Thank God it didn't pass Manila. We have no class now. Next week.. it's my week...

With My Nephew

Yesterday, I went out with my nephew and I bought him a new rubber shoes (Garfield) and Power Rangers slippers. We dined at Jollibee and he played at the mini-arcade inside the mall. I have not seen him for a couple of months and it's good that I bonded with him yesterday.

The Return...

*yawn* It's only 10 am but I feel sleepy... ha!ha! - IMy student last 2004 came back! I won't forget him because he's the kid who enrolled twice in my class... It's really touching to know that he still wants me to be his teacher, he told his mom that it's a promise...(Cherrie told me about this since she was able to talk with Sam's mom). And he's such a cute kid! He looks like the male counterpart of Sandara Park, a famous Korean star here in the Philippines. And most of the teachers here adores him! They're again residing in BF homes. I've also changed my name now... so the teachers are confused! Some calls me Diana others Leah... anyway, I need to finish this syllabus... busy me!...

Food.. here, there and everywhere...

I've just uploaded the photos now... a little busy... of course, I still have time to post this. I need to finish our group report tomorrow or my co-teachers will hunt me if I don't!!! oh! I'm afraid... ha!ha! I just like the song here, there and everywhere, that's why I used it as a title of this entry.

(Photos: from left to right - from CHEF DONATELLO's restaurant (fettucine with white sauce, pepperoni pizza, chicken and a slice of chocolate mousse cake, MR.CHA's birthday treat from CHOWKING Chinese fastfood, My choco ice-cream, I posing again with my CREATIVE MUVO V200 MP3, and T.Daphne savoring the ultimate choco ice-cream with BARQUILLOS).

My CREATIVE Muvo V200

We have no work today... I went to the mall (SM North) with my mom and my 2 aunts. We dined at an Italian restaurant (Chef Donatello) and after that I went to Cyberzone (lots of gadgets and computer shop). I bought an MP3. Yikes! It cost a lot! 2,999 pesos (almost 3000 just add 1 peso). I've learned about this brand through my brother. He's the expert when it comes to hi-tech stuffs... I just bought this because maybe it's good since its "Creative". I'm a music lover so it's a "must" thing for me.

(Photos: My reliable PC... beside it... my new "it" thing - CREATIVE Muvo V200 and me with my Muvo!ㅋ)

Song of the Moment: That Thing You Do

That Thing You Do

You,Doin' that thing you do,
Breaking my heart into a million pieces,
Like you always do

And you,
Don't mean to be cruel,
You never even knew about the heartache,
I've been going through
Well I try and try to forget you girl
But it's just so hard to do,
Every time you do that thing you do

I,Know all the games you play,
And I'm gonna find a way to let you know that,
You'll be mine someday

'Cause we,
Could be happy can't you see,
If you'd only let me be the one to hold you,
And keep you here with me

'Cause I try and try to forget you girl,
But it's just so hard to do,
Every time you do that thing you do

I don't ask a lot girl,
But I know one thing's for sure,
It's the love I haven't got girl,
And I just can't take it anymore

'Cause we,
Could be happy can't you see,
If you'd only let me be the one to hold you,
And keep you here with me
Cause it hurts me so just to see you go,
Around with someone new,
And if I know you you're doin' that thing,
Every day just doin' that thing,
I can't take you doing that thing you do
--
Song of The Wonders (yup, it's the background midi of my blog!)

Feeling Like A Photographer

My new roommates with hakseng Ricky. Souvenir photo. Last day of their student. Just finished emailing the photo! I'm waiting for Cherrie's digicam. Anyway, this camphone of mine is still useful!

Korean movie fanatics

Yes, that's T.Melany with her DVD's. I borrowed her 8-in-1 DVD. I saw Choi Ji Woo's, Yeonriji and Marrying School Girl, starring the cute Im Eun-Kyoung. I'm too lazy to watch all the 8 movies. So I chose only two. A romantic-drama and a comedy. Really extremes. Although, nothing can still compare with The Classic, Il Mare, and My Sassy Girl. Of course, those 3 movies are my favorite!

What a way to splurge!

I'm not selling anything. I'm just showcasing the stuffs that I bought recently. I'm not really a "shopaholic" person but my friend Cherrie told me that I shouldn't hesitate to buy something if it's for myself. Yup! she's right! We should pamper ourselves from time to time! ha!ha! It only shows that now I love myself more! (nope! I'm not becoming narcissistic). Quite expensive but its ok! I bought a FILA bag and a Disneyland character watch. (I kept the seal of authenticity. Yup, it's 100% genuine). Cherrie (Winnie the Pooh watch) and Daphne (Mickey & Minnie) also bought a watch. More lovely and original watches in SM North. A little kiddy design but its ok! We're all young at heart. Yes, we're now known as the Powerwatch girls of Global. ; )

A Cinderella Story

Fairy tales do come true... It can happen to you if you're young at heart... Yes, as the song goes... This movie is definitely "charming". I just saw it today! And truly a "modern day Cinderella" story. Well, some might say this movie is too childish! But you can get some lessons from it too!
Being truthful and never be afraid of letting someone know who you really are. Fighting for what you believe and believing in your dreams! And if things can go wrong don't give up! There's still hope as long as you're alive.
Got a nice soundtrack too! I'll be your crying shoulder, I'll be love's suicide... I'll be better when I'm older.. I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
Yeah! I'm still young at heart... we all have our own fairytales. One day it will come true!

Prayer through song

I've found a beautiful and touching song... I'm not that perfect... I've many lackings... especially in terms of my spirituality. This songs best describes what I wanna say. I express myself better through songs. We have our own beliefs and this is mine. I'm proud to be a Christian (Catholic).

Take Me Out of the Dark
(sang by: Gary Valenciano)

Just what is it in me?
Sometimes I just don't know
What keeps me in Your love,
Why you never let me go

And though you're in me now,
I fall and hurt you still
My Lord, please show me how
To know just how you feel

You have forgiven me
Too many times it seems
I feel I'm not what you might call
A worthy Christian after all

And though I love You so
Temptation finds its way to me

Teach me to trust in You
With all my heart
To lean not on my own understanding
I just forget
You won't give me what I can't bear
Take me out of the dark, my Lord
I don't wanna be there

You've never left my side
You gave Your hand to me to hold
Lord Jesus, I'm no longer in the cold
And yet, I leave You there
When I feel satisfied

I'd like to thank You every day
Not only when I feel that way
I've never known a Man
Who'd give His life for sinners like me

And yet, because He loves us so
He's promised us eternity
And we can have that promise
And be His if we have faith
And just believe

Teach us to trust in you
With all my heart
To lean not on my own understanding
We just forget
You won't give us what we can't bear
Take us out of the dark, My Lord
'Cause we don't want to be alone
Take me out of the dark, My Lord
We don't wanna be there, My Lord

Trust in You with all my heart
Lean not on my own understanding
I just forget
You won't give me what I can't bear
Take me out of the dark, My Lord
Cause we don't want to be alone
Take me out of the dark, My Lord
I don't want to be there

Love So Divine

I borrowed T.Izza's dvd -- Korean movie "Love So Divine." Starring 권상우 in the lead role. The movie is about a seminarian who got attracted to someone. So the dilemma in this movie will he continue with his religious vocation or choose the other way.

I'm a Catholic, in my opinion priesthood and religious life is also a serious matter. Because it will be God whom you will be serving and be united with. So there should be no hesitations, no if's and but's here. Just like married life, religious life should be taken seriously. Well, all of us, we have our own vocations. I don't wanna sound like a preacher here. Anyway, I need to watch that movie so that I can further criticize it.

New Room

Room 7... that's my room assignment now. Yeah, there's a window... then a veranda... So here's the shots. Cute CARE BEARS, inside my room... and the former occupant of the room was T.Arieta. So there's a paper origami design.

And finally, I went to the salon yesterday. T.Daphne accompanied me. So after 2 hours of waiting, got my new hair color and hot oil treatment. It's ok to pamper myself once in awhile.

Monday blues

Yup, its Monday again! And... back to work again... Oh! my! I've got good greetings from my fellow co-teachers. And of course, because I wore colored contact lenses this time... got good reviews about that. Well... except for my buddy... she said that its ugly and that I should color my hair for it to complement the color of my eyes (its green). Actually, I don't like that color... but they don't have hazel brown so I chose the green one... I think gray is much better coz' I wore that before. Anyway, I moved in another room. (room 7). It's ok. No rug -- I don't like carpeted place coz' it can trigger allergies. I bought all my roommates, drinks... 'Sola' iced tea. They are teasing me to treat them.. So I did! Anyway, they're all ok. So its fine with me. Maybe, tomorrow I'll color my hair... maybe...

I'll post the photos tomorrow... I forgot to send the photos from my mobile phone... too lazy to go upstairs...

Back To You...

Well, this song's been running on my mind lately... back to you It always comes around back to you... still life goes on and on... I've had my vacation leave... got sick with the flu... But this week I'll go back to work after a 2 week vacation... happy because of my fellow teachers and former students comment on our school's website.

I was like a kid again... enjoyed watching cartoons... ha!ha! not bad...we're all young at heart! One of my fave cartoon now is CHALKZONE. Everything that the lead character draws it becomes real in the "chalk world." And I like the blue character that he created. So cool!

I also like Mr.Bean without even trying hard, he's so funny! You love him and you hate him at the same time!!!

And the return of Wonder Woman, wow! Lynda Carter's really beautiful!!! I like this show. (even if its old). Other shows that I like...

Song of the Moment:Waters of March/Aguas de Marco

Waters of March

A stick, a stone,
It's the end of the road,
It's the rest of a stump,
It's a little alone

It's a sliver of glass,
It is life,
it's the sun,
It is night, it is death,
It's a trap, it's a gun

The oak when it blooms,
A fox in the brush,
A knot in the wood,
The song of a thrush

The wood of the wind,
A cliff, a fall,
A scratch, a lump,
It is nothing at all

It's the wind blowing free,
It's the end of the slope,
It's a beam, it's a void,
It's a hunch, it's a hope

And the river bank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the end of the strain,
The joy in your heart

The foot, the ground,
The flesh and the bone,
The beat of the road,
A slingshot's stone

A fish, a flash,
A silvery glow,
A fight, a bet,
The range of a bow

The bed of the well,
The end of the line,
The dismay in the face,
It's a loss, it's a find

A spear, a spike,
A point, a nail,
A drip, a drop,
The end of the tale

A truckload of bricksin
the soft morning light,
The shot of a gun
in the dead of the night

A mile, a must,
A thrust, a bump,
It's a girl, it's a rhyme,
It's a cold, it's the mumps

The plan of the house,
The body in bed,
And the car that got stuck,
It's the mud, it's the mud

Afloat, adrift,
A flight, a wing,
A hawk, a quail,
The promise of spring

And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the promise of life
It's the joy in your heart

A stick, a stone,
It's the end of the road
It's the rest of a stump,
It's a little alone

A snake, a stick,
It is John,it is Joe,
It's a thorn in your hand
and a cut in your toe

A point, a grain,
A bee, a bite,
A blink, a buzzard,
A sudden stroke of night

A pin, a needle,
A sting, a pain,
A snail, a riddle,
A wasp, a stain

A pass in the mountains,
A horse and a mule,
In the distance the shelves
rode three shadows of blue

And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the promise of life
in your heart, in your heart

A stick, a stone,The end of the road,
The rest of a stump,A lonesome road
A sliver of glass,A life,
the sun,A knife, a death,
The end of the run

And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the end of all strain,
It's the joy in your heart.