Daily Orange Thoughts: 01/01/2005

More of Anggun

Friday, January 28, 2005

A Weekend to Remember

I'm meeting someone later. I hope it goes well. I miss talking to my old friend. I hope he's doing well. It's been a long time since we've talked about the changes going on in our lives. He still has a special place in my heart. If only he was, but he isn't so I can't. All I could do is keep the special feelings as he has someone else whom he really loves. :-(

This song has been lingering in my mind.

On the Breath of an Angel
Anggun

Wherever I go
Whatever I see
Over oceans unknown
You are always with me

Pure as the water
We float on this wave
On the breath of an angel
I'll fly away

At the ends of your fingers
I follow tonight
Caught in the lighting
Of a thousand horizons

We dance for no reason
You hold on so tight
Lost in the feeling
Of a wonderful ride

Di semua bahasa
Semua warna
Kupahami kata
Yang kau ukir indah

Nyanyi beku angin
Cairkan sengat suria
Di relung hatiku
Bernyanyi Bidadari

I can hear every word
I see everywhere
Take me into your world
You can answer my prayers

Rivers of hours
Where time is so rare
Hold me forever
Say you'll always be there

Wherever I go
Whatever I see
Over oceans unknown
You are always with me

Pure as the water
We float on this wave
On the breath of an angel
I'll fly away

Spanglish

Thursday, January 27, 2005

Spanglish

So I got a dvd copy of this movie today. Knowing Adam Sandler, I was expecting the humourous outbreak to be all throughout the film. WRONG! It was quite unique from most of the roles that he has portrayed.

For an actor who is more known in comedy roles, Adam can seriously transcend into a role he is normally not famous. Paz Vega was simply natural. She reminds me of Penelopé Cruz when she started out in the US movie circuit. However, Paz surely has a much sweeter face that exhibits innocence over sexiness.

It also tackled an issue of a mother being so obssessed with exercise that she fails to realise that her own daughter has an entirely different body structure. Téa Leoni's character was very complex. It was hard to understand on how and what kind of mother she was to her children, wife to her husband.

There's also a mother who fails to realise that her alcoholism has affected her daughter's (Téa) outlook in life in being a mother and a wife. It was uncanny that she managed to turn things around by using her misgivings as something her daughter should veer from.

I my honest opinion, this movie is great as it shows how the cultural diversity affects upbringing and how their children turn out.

Songs that have charmed me for the past week

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

For some strange reason, I've been listening to Anggun's French album Au Nom De La Lune. It has essentialy given me an impression on how intimate and soulful the lyrics were. Truly, the songs were made from the heart, and one can actually feel intoxicated in emotions of love and romance whilst listening to the songs.

Here are the lyrics to some of my favourite songs from the said CD.

La Rose Des Vents
A Rose in the Wind
Anggun

Je suis ne l'envers
Tout au bout de la mer
Dans un lotus ouvert
Aux bras de Shiva
Loin de chez toi J'ai grandi, j'ai rv
Aux pays des orchides
Aux masques rouges et dors
Qui marquent mon me
Aussi fort que tes charmes

Et j'ai suivi le chant de mes veines
Aussi loin que m'entranent tes pas
J'ai tourn la rose des vents vers tes plaines
Si fort que j'en saigne parfois
Loin de chez moi

J'ai appris ton espace
Les saisons froides qui passent
Nos coeurs la surface
Au nord de mes lois
Plus au nord que tu crois

Je veux t'emmener l
Marcher la tte en bas
Saluer Ganesha
Sur les cendres chaudes
De mes rves meraude

Et j'ai suivi le chant de mes veines
Aussi loin que m'emmne ta voix
J'ai tourn la rose des vents vers tes plaines
Si fort que j'en saigne parfois
J'ai lch la rose des vents pour tes signes sur moi
Et je sens ses pines sur moi

Et si je suis fidle
Aux flches des hirondelles
Aux elfes qui m'ensorcellent
Au nom de ta voix
O que tu sois

J'appellerai toujours
La croix du sud au secours
Quand je serai mon tour
La , qui guide les amants

Si j'ai suivi le chant de mes veines
Aussi loin que m'emmne ta voix
J'ai tourn la rose des vents vers tes plaines
Si fort que j'en saigne parfois
Je serai la rose des vents qui parfume
Tes jours et tes lunes
Che moi, chez moi...

*************************************

La Neige Au Sahara
Snow in the Sahara
Anggun

Dis-moi simplement si tu veux de moi
Quand tu partiras là-bas
Vers ces dunes sèches de sable et de vent
Cet océan jaune et blanc
Perdu dans le désert
Tu es perdu dans le désert

Montre-moi ma place sur ces pierres flammes
Pour que j'oublie les jours d'avant
Pour que je protège ton corps et ton âme
Des mirages que tu attends

Perdu dans le désert

Si la poussière emporte tes rêves de lumière
Je serai ta lune, ton repère
Et si le soleil nous brûle, je prierai qui tu voudras
Pour que tombe la neige au Sahara

Si le désert est le seul remède à tes doutes
Femme de sel, je serai ta route
Et si la soif nous brûle, je prierai tant qu'il faudra
Pour que tombe la neige au Sahara

Dis-moi si je peux couvrir tes épaules
De voiles d'or et d'argent
Quand la nuit fera tourner la boussole
Vers les regrets froids des amants

Perdu dans le désert

Si la poussière emporte tes rêves de lumière
Je serai ta lune, ton repère
Et si le soleil nous brûle, je prierai qui tu voudras
Pour que tombe la neige au Sahara

Femme de sel, je serai ta route
Et si la soif nous brûle, je prierai tant qu'il faudra
Pour que tombe la
*********************************

Blast from the past.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

Blast from the past.

Here are a couple of songs that have been lingering in my mind. As it is Friday here in Manila (or better known as 24K Friday), it is a perfect excuse to reminisce into the 80s or songs that we grew up with. Rock on RT.

Don't Dream It's Over (Neil Finn)
Crowded House

There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the T.V. page

Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
Don't ever let them win

*******************************

Nothing Compares 2 U
Sinead O'Connor

It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothingI said nothing can take away these blues

'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said girl u better try to have fun
No matter what you do
But he's a fool

'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

All the flowers that you planted, mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try

Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

Discussions on Homosexuality and Beyond

2005-01-19 21:08:45

Discussions on HomoSexuality

As I was talking to M, I got this message from him. He said that is was something he copied.

Looking through the context of this message, it is quite politically correct in essence. It was done in good taste and has no intentions of ever being malicious towards gay people. I quote what he told me.

"Homophobic means afraid of homosexuals. I am not afraid of homosexuals in the least. In fact, I find them quite harmless and ineffectual (Andrew Cunanan notwithstanding). Homophobic is not the correct word. I lack respect for male homosexuality. I have no problem with lesbians, but I cannot respect a male who desires to be anally penetrated by another man or to suck another male's genitals or anus.

The correct word would be "disgusted", not homophobic. Gay men are entitled to equal legal rights, but they are not entitled to being respected for their sexual practices.

Legally you may be equal, but in the eyes of most men a gay male will never be respected as a man - because he is not a man."

From this quote, I can say that the some straight people choose to be blind or look the other way whenever this topic is being discussed. Some would offer their opinions, regardless of how destructive it is. This commentary however, shows that there are some people who would choose and strive to understand every individual differences, and accept a person for who he is and not what he is. How one chooses to live his life is totally indepedent from how one should be respected. All of us deserves to be respected. Ultimately, it is on how we enjoin other people to respect us. I know that being gay gives us the advantage of having the best of both worlds, and as always it has been abused and misused.

In my honest opinion, what makes this world in a constant state of evolution is how it struggles to establish each person have is own spot.

To each his own...Live and Let Live. Nice catchy phrases, but surely if those were taken irresponsibly, this world would be in total chaos. Its a good thing that we are capable of rational thinking (from time to time).

My first for this year

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

2005-01-13 02:35:58 (GMT)

My first for this year

2004 is now history.

New Year. Challenges. I've been through quite a lot this year. Great heights and near unfathomable depths. Looking back at 2004, I have made two New Year's resolution: lose weight and quite smoking.

Come to think of it, I've attained both of them. For the weight resolution, I've lost 5 kilos. Quite good enough, but I know I could do better. As for smoking, it has been one year and a month since I smoked cigarettes.

I have reached this far to put it all to waste. There is no going back to where I was.

This 2005, I have two major resolutions and one character to improve on. They are:

1. Learn to Drive
2. Learn to Swim
3. Avoid procastinating.

Let's see what happens. I hope that I get to achieve them
all, as they are essential that I attain them before I
turn 30 (which is two years from now).

That's all for now. It will be and still has been a very busy start of the year.

I need a vacation.

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Songs that have charmed me for the past week

Blast from the past.

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		More of Anggun Friday, January 28, 2005 A Weekend to Remember I'm meeting someone later. I hope it goes well. I miss talking to my old friend. I hope he's doing well. It's been a long time since we've talked about the changes going on in our lives. He still has a special place in my heart. If only he was, but he isn't so I can't. All I could do is keep the special feelings as he has someone else whom he really loves. :-( This song has been lingering in my mind. On the Breath of an Angel Anggun Wherever I go Whatever I see Over oceans unknown You are always with me Pure as the water We float on this wave On the breath of an angel I'll fly away At the ends of your fingers I follow tonight Caught in the lighting Of a thousand horizons We dance for no reason You hold on so tight Lost in the feeling Of a wonderful ride Di semua bahasa Semua warna Kupahami kata Yang kau ukir indah Nyanyi beku angin Cairkan sengat suria Di relung hatiku Bernyanyi Bidadari I can hear every word I see everywhere Take me into your world You can answer my prayers Rivers of hours Where time is so rare Hold me forever Say you'll always be there Wherever I go Whatever I see Over oceans unknown You are always with me Pure as the water We float on this wave On the breath of an angel I'll fly away Spanglish Thursday, January 27, 2005 Spanglish So I got a dvd copy of this movie today. Knowing Adam Sandler, I was expecting the humourous outbreak to be all throughout the film. WRONG! It was quite unique from most of the roles that he has portrayed. For an actor who is more known in comedy roles, Adam can seriously transcend into a role he is normally not famous. Paz Vega was simply natural. She reminds me of Penelopé Cruz when she started out in the US movie circuit. However, Paz surely has a much sweeter face that exhibits innocence over sexiness. It also tackled an issue of a mother being so obssessed with exercise that she fails to realise that her own daughter has an entirely different body structure. Téa Leoni's character was very complex. It was hard to understand on how and what kind of mother she was to her children, wife to her husband. There's also a mother who fails to realise that her alcoholism has affected her daughter's (Téa) outlook in life in being a mother and a wife. It was uncanny that she managed to turn things around by using her misgivings as something her daughter should veer from. I my honest opinion, this movie is great as it shows how the cultural diversity affects upbringing and how their children turn out. Songs that have charmed me for the past week Wednesday, January 26, 2005 For some strange reason, I've been listening to Anggun's French album Au Nom De La Lune. It has essentialy given me an impression on how intimate and soulful the lyrics were. Truly, the songs were made from the heart, and one can actually feel intoxicated in emotions of love and romance whilst listening to the songs. Here are the lyrics to some of my favourite songs from the said CD. La Rose Des Vents A Rose in the Wind Anggun Je suis ne l'envers Tout au bout de la mer Dans un lotus ouvert Aux bras de Shiva Loin de chez toi J'ai grandi, j'ai rv Aux pays des orchides Aux masques rouges et dors Qui marquent mon me Aussi fort que tes charmes Et j'ai suivi le chant de mes veines Aussi loin que m'entranent tes pas J'ai tourn la rose des vents vers tes plaines Si fort que j'en saigne parfois Loin de chez moi J'ai appris ton espace Les saisons froides qui passent Nos coeurs la surface Au nord de mes lois Plus au nord que tu crois Je veux t'emmener l Marcher la tte en bas Saluer Ganesha Sur les cendres chaudes De mes rves meraude Et j'ai suivi le chant de mes veines Aussi loin que m'emmne ta voix J'ai tourn la rose des vents vers tes plaines Si fort que j'en saigne parfois J'ai lch la rose des vents pour tes signes sur moi Et je sens ses pines sur moi Et si je suis fidle Aux flches des hirondelles Aux elfes qui m'ensorcellent Au nom de ta voix O que tu sois J'appellerai toujours La croix du sud au secours Quand je serai mon tour La , qui guide les amants Si j'ai suivi le chant de mes veines Aussi loin que m'emmne ta voix J'ai tourn la rose des vents vers tes plaines Si fort que j'en saigne parfois Je serai la rose des vents qui parfume Tes jours et tes lunes Che moi, chez moi... *********************************** La Neige Au Sahara Snow in the Sahara Anggun Dis-moi simplement si tu veux de moi Quand tu partiras là-bas Vers ces dunes sèches de sable et de vent Cet océan jaune et blanc Perdu dans le désert Tu es perdu dans le désert Montre-moi ma place sur ces pierres flammes Pour que j'oublie les jours d'avant Pour que je protège ton corps et ton âme Des mirages que tu attends Perdu dans le désert Si la poussière emporte tes rêves de lumière Je serai ta lune, ton repère Et si le soleil nous brûle, je prierai qui tu voudras Pour que tombe la neige au Sahara Si le désert est le seul remède à tes doutes Femme de sel, je serai ta route Et si la soif nous brûle, je prierai tant qu'il faudra Pour que tombe la neige au Sahara Dis-moi si je peux couvrir tes épaules De voiles d'or et d'argent Quand la nuit fera tourner la boussole Vers les regrets froids des amants Perdu dans le désert Si la poussière emporte tes rêves de lumière Je serai ta lune, ton repère Et si le soleil nous brûle, je prierai qui tu voudras Pour que tombe la neige au Sahara Femme de sel, je serai ta route Et si la soif nous brûle, je prierai tant qu'il faudra Pour que tombe la ***************************** Blast from the past. Thursday, January 20, 2005 Blast from the past. Here are a couple of songs that have been lingering in my mind. As it is Friday here in Manila (or better known as 24K Friday), it is a perfect excuse to reminisce into the 80s or songs that we grew up with. Rock on RT. Don't Dream It's Over (Neil Finn) Crowded House There is freedom within, there is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost But you'll never see the end of the road While you're traveling with me Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us We know they won't win Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof In the paper today tales of war and of waste But you turn right over to the T.V. page Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us Don't ever let them win *************************** Nothing Compares 2 U Sinead O'Connor It's been seven hours and fifteen days Since you took your love away I go out every night and sleep all day Since you took your love away Since you been gone I can do whatever I want I can see whomever I choose I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant But nothingI said nothing can take away these blues 'Cause nothing compares Nothing compares to you It's been so lonely without you here Like a bird without a song Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling Tell me baby where did I go wrong I could put my arms around every boy I see But they'd only remind me of you I went to the doctor and guess what he told me Guess what he told me He said girl u better try to have fun No matter what you do But he's a fool 'Cause nothing compares Nothing compares to you All the flowers that you planted, mama In the back yard All died when you went away I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard But I'm willing to give it another try Nothing compares Nothing compares to you Discussions on Homosexuality and Beyond 2005-01-19 21:08:45 Discussions on HomoSexuality As I was talking to M, I got this message from him. He said that is was something he copied. Looking through the context of this message, it is quite politically correct in essence. It was done in good taste and has no intentions of ever being malicious towards gay people. I quote what he told me. "Homophobic means afraid of homosexuals. I am not afraid of homosexuals in the least. In fact, I find them quite harmless and ineffectual (Andrew Cunanan notwithstanding). Homophobic is not the correct word. I lack respect for male homosexuality. I have no problem with lesbians, but I cannot respect a male who desires to be anally penetrated by another man or to suck another male's genitals or anus. The correct word would be "disgusted", not homophobic. Gay men are entitled to equal legal rights, but they are not entitled to being respected for their sexual practices. Legally you may be equal, but in the eyes of most men a gay male will never be respected as a man - because he is not a man." From this quote, I can say that the some straight people choose to be blind or look the other way whenever this topic is being discussed. Some would offer their opinions, regardless of how destructive it is. This commentary however, shows that there are some people who would choose and strive to understand every individual differences, and accept a person for who he is and not what he is. How one chooses to live his life is totally indepedent from how one should be respected. All of us deserves to be respected. Ultimately, it is on how we enjoin other people to respect us. I know that being gay gives us the advantage of having the best of both worlds, and as always it has been abused and misused. In my honest opinion, what makes this world in a constant state of evolution is how it struggles to establish each person have is own spot. To each his own...Live and Let Live. Nice catchy phrases, but surely if those were taken irresponsibly, this world would be in total chaos. Its a good thing that we are capable of rational thinking (from time to time). My first for this year Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2005-01-13 02:35:58 (GMT) My first for this year** 2004 is now history. New Year. Challenges. I've been through quite a lot this year. Great heights and near unfathomable depths. Looking back at 2004, I have made two New Year's resolution: lose weight and quite smoking. Come to think of it, I've attained both of them. For the weight resolution, I've lost 5 kilos. Quite good enough, but I know I could do better. As for smoking, it has been one year and a month since I smoked cigarettes. I have reached this far to put it all to waste. There is no going back to where I was. This 2005, I have two major resolutions and one character to improve on. They are: 1. Learn to Drive 2. Learn to Swim 3. Avoid procastinating. Let's see what happens. I hope that I get to achieve them all, as they are essential that I attain them before I turn 30 (which is two years from now). That's all for now. It will be and still has been a very busy start of the year. I need a vacation.
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