Catching up with DC
David Cook is releasing yet another teaser song from his second album on the 19th entitled “The Last Goodbye“ Hoooraaaay! 
Oh, and not to mention the much anticipated sophomore album – The Loud Morning 
, will be released soon after, on the June. Can’t wait really…
Inspired
Lovely melody, amazing voice, hands down to Kurt Nilsen =)
How Come I Don’t Know Him?
I can’t believe that I haven’t heard of this talented man until a few weeks back! Thanks to Elaine, by the way, for giving me a quick Kurt Nilsen background. But I mean, he has won the first and only season of World Idol, released 3 albums, and sang an awesome version of Beautiful Day, and yet I don’t know him! Where the hell have I been?!!? Ohwel… at least I got to listen to him now.
His songs gave me the lazy sunday afternoon, cloudy skies, staring blankly feeling and I love feeling that way… Actually, listening to his songs made me contemplate on revamping my blog (again) and changing my domain name. I hope I find answers soon. But for now, here’s a little piece of him, enjoy!
Running Playlist
One of the problems I encountered when I started running was my music playlist. I have tons of songs in my iPod and I only know a few upbeat songs. In my attempt to solve this problem, I started downloading top 40 compilations of different countries and it actually helped 
For those who are encountering the same problem, I’m sharing my first playlist for running, enjoy!
- Ayo Technology – Katerine Avgoustakis
- Party in the USA – Miley Cyrus
- Ego – The Saturdays
- I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
- Morning After Dark – Timbaland Feat. Nelly Furtado
- Pyramid – Charice Feat. Iyaz
- Pencil Full of Lead – Paolo Nutini
- Sexy Eyes – Billy Crawford
- Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
- Look for Me – Chimpmunk Feat. Talay Riley
- Meet Me Halfway – Black Eyed Peas
- Imma Be – Black Eyed Peas
- Do You Remember – Jay Sean Feat Lil Jon and Sean
- Grace Kelly – Mika
- Baby – Justin Bieber
- In the Zone (Brave New Girl) – Britney Spears
- California Gurls – Katy Perry Feat. Snoop Dog
- If We Ever Meet Again – Timbaland Feat. Katy Perry
- Down – Jay Sean and Lil Wayne
Anyway, here’s a little something I got from the Nature Valley Run last Sunday. Even though I didn’t run because of my injured (extracted wisdom tooth) self, I went there with hubby to show support and get my freebies ofcourse!
Looove this picture of coach Rio =)
Update 6/18/2010:
- Phornography – Britney Spears
- Bad Boys – Alexandra Burke Feat. Flo Rida
- Broken Heels – Alexandra Burke
- Naturally – Selena Gomez and The Scene
- Love Stoned – Justin Timberlake
- Forever – Chris Brown
- Love Dealer – Esmee Denters and Justin Timberlake
- This Ain’t a Love Song – Scouting for Girls
- Playing with Fire – N-Dubz Feat. Mr. Hudzon
- In for the Kill – La Roux
- Tik Tok – Ke$ha
- Fight for this Love – Cheryl Cole
Let me know if you want a copy of the mp3s and send me your email address
Justin T
So I have a new favorite I recently bought his concert DVD and my oh my, he rocks! I think he’s hot, even when he’s wearing a bathing suit. =D
Bagumbayan
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Gumising ka na, buksan ang iyong mata
Sabayan ang pagsikat ng bagong umaga
Bumangon ka na, wag kang mag-alala
Sa biyahe ng buhay kasama kita
Sa hamon ng bukas, sa bawat pagsubok
Abutin ang tagumpay hindi tayo susuko
Ikaw ang pinaka–hihintay mo
Ikaw ang pagbabago, tayo ang pagbabago
CHORUS:
Bagong bayan, bagong puso,
Bagong pag-asa, bagong kamalayan
Pilipinas tulong-tulong, hindi uurong
Tayo ang bagong bayan… (woooh… woooh…) Repeat 4X
Gising, bangon, tumayo na
Harapin mo ang bagong umaga
Sumabay ka na tatagan ang iyon puso
Manalog, mangarap hindi ka mabibigo
Tayo ang makabagong bayanihan
Tayo ang bayani ng bayan
Ipagmalaki mo ang iyong kulay
Ngayon natin ipakita ang ating husay
Pumiglas sa gapos ng kahapon
Wasakin ang pader ng iyong utak ngayon
Sa pag-asa ng bukas taas noo
Matayog ang lipad ng pangarap mo
Sa bawat laban lahat tayo ay bida
Sugpuin ang kalaban, ang tuso, ang siga
Panahon na para buhayin ang pangarap
Tayong lahat magsisilbing liwanag.
CHORUS (REPEAT 2X)
Bagong bayan, bagong puso,
Bagong pag-asa, bagong kamalayan
Pilipinas tulong tulong hindi uurong.
Tayo ang bagong bayan… (woooh… woooh…)
Tayo ang bagong bayan… (woooh… woooh…)
GORDON AT BAYANI (woooh… wooooh… )
Tayo ang bagong bayan… (woooh… woooh…)
GORDON AT BAYANI(woooh… wooooh… )
Tayo ang bagong bayan… (woooh… woooh…)
GORDON AT BAYANI(woooh… wooooh… )
Tayo ang bagong bayan… (woooh… woooh…)
GORDON AT BAYANI (woooh… wooooh… )
Tayo ang pagbabago
Ngayon na ang pagbabago, Bagong Bayan
Gordon at Bayani. Tayo ang pagbabago
Ngayon na ang pagbabago, Bagong Bayan
Gordon at Bayani.
Dancing Inmates – Michael Jackson’s This Is It
I saw this video from Facebook and I just had to repost it! It’s amazing, it’s MJ, and it’s proudly pinoy!
“Dancing Inmates” from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison, were treated to a visit by Michael Jacksons long-time choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid to learn performances from THIS IS IT.
This Is It Part 2
Finally, I was able to watch the movie last Saturday. I was very worried when I heard about the typhoon scheduled to land during the weekend. What’s worse, the storm signal here in Manila was raised to 3! My God, that typhoon could’ve picked a better schedule. Grrr!
Anyway, even though we’ve experienced very strong winds at around 7 am, thank God because at 9 am, the weather has greatly improved and we were able to pick up my parents from Antipolo and proceed to Greenbelt.
The movie was amazing! It captured Michael’s genius at 50, it showed his sensitivity to people, great talent, and love for his craft. Here are some excepts from one of Michael’s closest friends – Elizabeth Taylor:
To say the man is a genius is an understatement. He cradles each note, coaxes the music to depths beyond reality.
You owe it to yourselves and your loved ones to see this again and again. Memorize it and say to yourselves, “I saw genius in my lifetime”
And we have this piece of film to remind us forever and ever that once there was such a man. God kissed him.
I was speechless and teary eyed after the movie. Elizabeth has summarized the entire ”This Is It” experience spot on!
Michael Jackson’s This Is It
I would like to pay tribute to one of the greatest talents the world has ever seen…
Michael Jackson not only shared his talent to bring joy to people watching him , he also helped raise money for Africa, supported leukemia and cancer research, brought children to school, and supported all these organizations:
- AIDS Project L.A.
- American Cancer Society
- Angel Food
- Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
- BMI Foundation, Inc.
- Brotherhood Crusade
- Brothman Burn Center
- Camp Ronald McDonald
- Childhelp U.S.A.
- Children’s Institute International
- Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
- Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
- Dakar Foundation
- Dreamstreet Kids
- Dreams Come True Charity
- Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- Love Match
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Minority Aids Project
- Motown Museum
- NAACP
- National Rainbow Coalition
- Rotary Club of Australia
- Society of Singers
- Starlight Foundation
- The Carter Center’s Atlanta Project
- The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
- Transafrica
- United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
- United Negro College Fund Ladder’s of Hope
- Volunteers of America
- Watts Summer Festival
- Wish Granting
- YMCA – 28th Street/Crenshaw
- image from Boston Post
… may the world appreciate his efforts in making this world a better place rather than ridicule his peculiarities.
“I want to say to Michael’s children, there wasn’t nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with. He dealt with it anyway. He dealt with it for us.” – Al Sharpton
… and I share Stevie Wonder’s sentiment when he said:
“This is a moment I wished I wouldn’t live to see … As much as we may feel that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more.”
…I’m ending this post by sharing these 2 videos, an opportunity to get to know him more.
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Michael Jackson’s This Is It will be shown on October 28 for 2 weeks. Grab your tickets at Ayala Malls now (they sell tickets in advance). You can also buy tickets from SM but they only sell the Oct 28 screening.
Love Story Meets Viva La Vida
Can’t get over this video, super ganda =)