Sunday, December 25, 2005

AFRAID FOR LOVE TO FADE

Sung by: Lea Salonga

Composed by: Jose Mari Chan


My head`s in a jam
Can`t take you off my mind
From the time we met
I`ve been beset by thoughts of you
And the more that I ignore this feeling
The more I find myself believing
That I just have to see you again

I can`t let you pass me by
I just can`t let you go
But I know that I am much too shy
To let you know
Afraid that I might say the wrong words
And displease you
Afraid for love to fade
Before it can come true

Like a child again
I`m at a loss for words
How does one define
A crush combined with longing?
Longing to possess you oh so dearly
I`m obsessed by you completely
I`ll go mad if I can`t have you

I can`t let you pass me by
I just can`t let you go
But I know that I am much too shy
To let you know
Afraid that I might say the wrong words
And displease you
Afraid for love to fade
Before it can come true

(Instrumental)

I can`t let you pass me by
I just can`t let you go
Let me say the things and say the words
To let you know
I would rather say the awkward words
Than lose you
Or for love to fade
Before it can come true

[NOTE: This song was placed on rewind on my Ipod playlists and I thought of AB. I texted him right after I heard it and he called right away. He was talking enthusiastically and I listened to him. I smiled. I felt happy inside. Wow. It's been a while since I felt this "butterflies-in-my-stomach" feeling. I can't believe how much happiness his voice or his smiles brings to my every day now. One of these days, I will find the courage to let him know what I truly feel. It's just difficult right now because he IS my best friend too. One day....one of these days...)




The Man On The Street

Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Dinner) is served and the satisfied stomachs are as full as it can ever today. The unexplainable "I'm-stuffed-to-my-neck" facial expressions of the ones who ate the dinner was already a grateful notion to the ones who prepared the yummy goodies today. Let us not forget to thank them for braving the notorious job at diligently preparing the food for us.

Used gift boxes and crumpled gift wrappers filled the trash bags up to the last draw. Unwrapped gifts are now revealed to their recipients. Delightful smiles are evident from the gifts theyr received. Some people are even more delighted as expected like my brother LA, who leaped and jumped, as he found out we got him the gift we wanted after pretending to not hear his obvious hints on what was on his wish list all these weeks.

But what awe does "Santa's" presence brings? It's so wondeful to witness the happy giggles of my nephew Ichad and niece Ischa upon discovering that just like last year, "Santa and Mrs. Clause" were able to sneak in loads of gifts and money for them. And that the irony of this is that they are still wondering how "Santa" passed through the window's zeal and dropped off a present right next to them as they took a quick nap before the midnight dinner. Wow! What a miracle "Santa" really brings!

But beyond the gifts received and the tasty dinner treats and the children's puzzled inquiries of Santa's uncomprehensive capablities are the unfortunate brothers and sisters of ours who are not able to shed meaning to Christmas because of poverty, because of sickness, because of homesickness. Let us not forget them and share our little blessings this holiday season. For the meaning of Christmas is not just receiving but sharing...especially to the ones who are really in need. One deed brings a million dollar smile and for me, that's what matters. In return, one will be bless in multiple folds. For me, that's good enough.

On my way home from a late last minute shopping from Beverly Center today, an old weary looking with a long white beard and filthy street clothes stood three cars away from me as the stopped light turned red. I watched how he wandered from car to car leading towards me. One car gave one dollar bill. The other car gave spare change. He seemed very grateful for that. By the time he was near my car, the red stopped light now turned to a green and it meant, I had to go.

Perplexed of what to do, I was confronted whether I should proceed and go and ignore the pity faced old man as he srtuggled to even walk steady on the road or actually stop and ignore the buzzling horns of the traffic behind me. I then remembered that Thanksgiving some years passed when I and my best friend Maff drove pass two little kids who were at a corner of a gas station with a huge marker embellished plackard stating that they just need money for food to eat for Thanksgiving since they have not eaten for days because tehy ran away from home.
Maffi and I just came from Yoshinoya then with oour purchased food items. Prior to that, we were really starvign because we did some "unintentional" shopping spree. Staring at the sad big blue eyes of these kids, Maff and I looked at each other and felt a heartwarming pity for these kids. Maff and I agreed that we'll give them some bills and also decided to give them the purchased hot food we just bought eventhough out stomachs were grawling from starvation. The pity took over us and we ended going home to Maff's parents house and eat there instead.

So, going back, the old man stared at me and I looked at him. I could hear the annoying car horns as I was overwhelmed with the noisy sounds of "beep, beep!!!" from behind me. I signalled to my right and pointed to the man to go on the curb on the right where we weren't blockign traffic or pedestrians. I counted the left money on my bag ( I rarely carry cash) and I think I only had ten single dollar bills left. I grabbed it quickly and opened my window enthusiastically as he approached my baby blue colored car.

"Merry Christmas!, " I said firmly as he came and he smiled. I dropped the stash of ten dollar bills on his paper cup. Surprise and stunned, he stared at it for what seemed like five minutes or so. "Ma'm this is too much for me. But if you want to give it wholeheartedly, then I would appreciate it.Thank you. I can buy me and my dog some food for tonight and perhaps, for the next coming days," he uttered. I smiled again. I chose not to say anything. "Have a Merry Christmas!," was all I can reply to. "Thank you, ma'm. May the Lord bless you multiple folds!," he notioned with such gratefulness and grace.I signalled tot he left . And I drove off. I drove off with a happy feeling.

As I approached my bed now, I am once again thinking of that old man, I hope he has a warm bed to sleep in tonight. I hope he was able to buy some food for himself and his dog. I also satrted thinking of those two kids Maffi and I met a few years back. I pray that their parents provide for them so they won' t have to be on the streets asking money for food or whatever.

I realized, I am very fortunate to have all the simple delights of life. Sometimes, I take it forgranted. This Christmas, I learned to give once again. Not just to give colorful gifts to your close lovedones and friends. But I learned how to give my spirit of Christmas and the gift of hope to someone who seemed unhappy for the coming ofChrist. So, I challenge you, not just today but for the coming years, let yourself give and share your blessings. The rewards are unexplainable. But I tell you, it's really good for the heart.

Lt us remember the true reason os this season. When God gave us his greatest gift of all whom he gave to save us all from our own shortcomings in the person of Jesus Christ. Let us repent, let us ask for forgiveness. Let us also share and rememeber the true meaning of Christmas through HIM.

Merry Christmas everyone.

MY SILENT REVERIES
writing is my passion. i created silent reveries years ago to vent out things i could not tell the world. it was my private, modern tech approach to scribbling my thoughts and emotions in a journal. in here, i can feely be who i am. i could cry my woes, i can love freely, i can grieve over a broken heart, i can celebrate the joys in my heart, i can rejoice with my accomplishments, i can tell stories of remarkable friendships and unforgettable connections i made with extraordinary people SECRETLY AND SILENTLY without worrying people might judge me. i hid under the name PINAY FREESTYLE.

but eventually, some people gained access to my secret place. so i opened my doors to them in the purpose that i could inspire them: to be better versions of themselves and to share themselves to the world. slowly, i embraced my readers as a part of my life. i welcomed the strange idea that my untold life stories and unconcealed revelations could be of help to others, to love and accept themselves as they are. and i, i came out from the animosity. i eventually became just the regular LEN - the nickname my family & friends call me.

i developed stories of love, of letting go, of falling in love all over again. i made great friendships. but if there's one thing i was particularly proud of, it was my undenying love for the LORD. i wrote and made soul searching, heart wrenching entries i entitled, "SPIRITUAL REVERIES" which you will find many here. it was my productive way to heal myself from twinge and while i am at it, i could also mend others spirits along the way and bring them back up to par with their faith and relationships with God. it has not stop there. it's still a constant journey.

and so, for as long as i can, i vowed to tell my memorable reflections,i have unmasked the hidden me. and the seeking and searching of life's meaning and purpose is not over. LIFE is a long road of discovering. and i still yet to discover many wonders of this world and satisfy my unending curiosity. but be warned. you can either love me or hate me. but i don't care. this is me: sripped and bare as i can be.

so i invite you into my chaotic unperfect world. join me in my whirlwind new travels of diving into the unknowns. let me share my life with you all over again. come in, as i tell you my SILENT REVERIES.

love,
len


DISCOVER ME: who is the lady behind the blogs?



"I want to have a personal light, the glow of oneself that comes from sheer willpower, the light of someone who has made important sacrifices in the name of things I think are important."

---Paulo Coelho's "Eleven Minutes"

my name is len. people always tend to judge me without discovering who i really am. i might look intimidating, a typical shop girl, and i act like a crazy party girl on the weekend. but i actually have brains. and i own an even bigger heart. the truth is, beyond the louis vuitton bags, beyond the lavish parties, the excessive passion to travel and the desire to get to know the world, if you got to know the REAL ME, i am really just a simple girl. my only desire is to be loved for who i am.

"









REACH ME if you want to get to know me better, if you want to share your thoughts, if you want to be my friend, don't hesitate: you can find me at


::EMAIL ME @ AOL::
:: EMAIL ME @ GMAIL
::FACEBOOK::
::AOL IM: XLENDCX::
::yahoo: YM::
::MYSPACE::
PREVIOUS POSTS
Life update
Morning and Mourning Weeps
6 years.
2017 updates
I'm getting married!
ENGAGED!
3 years
To That Person I Fell In Love With When the Timing...
Beginnings
Reflection: $100 PER HOUR


DAILY DOSE OF ME my other blogs: in case, you're not tired of me yet =)


::GOOD THINGS::
life is all about appreciating the simple things

::YACKETY YACKS::
pinay chatter box: much ado about nothing =)

CONTRIBUTIONS articles and works i've done for other e-zines through the years




binibini.org: KEYCHAIN
binibini.org: FAREWELL
binibini.org: SA GITNA NG GABI

HABITUATE fellow bloggers who keeps me entertained and sane




::ernie::
::joyce::
::eric ahn::
::pammy::
::champuru::
::maldito/glenn::
::mica::
::tintin::
::batjay::
::rijah::
::carol::
::christine::

ADDICTION these are a few of my favorite things...




::louis vuitton::
::ugg australia::
::armani exchange::
::h & m::
::banana republic::
::target::
PAMPER ME in this stressful world, i need relaxation. places i hibernate to and hide away from the world. here are some of my favorite spots.




::olympic spa::
::pho siam thai spa::
:: raya spa::
::japanese garden::
::redondo beach::

FREQUENTS embracing life in los angeles: a day in a life in my shoes



::monte carlo cafe::
::THE GROVE::
::coffee bean::
::barnes and noble::
::starbucks::

GOBBLE GOBBLE [L.A.STYLE] food over matter los angeles style =)




::todai::
::sanamluang::
::hodori::
::alcove::
::portos::
::mayflower::
::tommy's::
::roscoe's::
::philippes::
::thai bbq::
::the pantry::
::pinks::
::koji's::
::kabuki::

QUERRIES i don't know everything. so these are the sites i go to answer my inquisitive inquiries, obtain html coldes, and upload my pictures.




::google::
::yahoo::
::ask::
::photobucket::
::blogger::

ARCHIVES
03/01/2001 - 04/01/2001
04/01/2001 - 05/01/2001
05/01/2001 - 06/01/2001
06/01/2001 - 07/01/2001
07/01/2001 - 08/01/2001
08/01/2001 - 09/01/2001
09/01/2001 - 10/01/2001
10/01/2001 - 11/01/2001
11/01/2001 - 12/01/2001
12/01/2001 - 01/01/2002
01/01/2002 - 02/01/2002
02/01/2002 - 03/01/2002
03/01/2002 - 04/01/2002
04/01/2002 - 05/01/2002
05/01/2002 - 06/01/2002
06/01/2002 - 07/01/2002
07/01/2002 - 08/01/2002
08/01/2002 - 09/01/2002
09/01/2002 - 10/01/2002
10/01/2002 - 11/01/2002
11/01/2002 - 12/01/2002
12/01/2002 - 01/01/2003
01/01/2003 - 02/01/2003
02/01/2003 - 03/01/2003
03/01/2003 - 04/01/2003
04/01/2003 - 05/01/2003
05/01/2003 - 06/01/2003
06/01/2003 - 07/01/2003
08/01/2003 - 09/01/2003
10/01/2003 - 11/01/2003
11/01/2003 - 12/01/2003
03/01/2004 - 04/01/2004
04/01/2004 - 05/01/2004
05/01/2004 - 06/01/2004
06/01/2004 - 07/01/2004
08/01/2004 - 09/01/2004
10/01/2004 - 11/01/2004
11/01/2004 - 12/01/2004
12/01/2004 - 01/01/2005
02/01/2005 - 03/01/2005
03/01/2005 - 04/01/2005
06/01/2005 - 07/01/2005
07/01/2005 - 08/01/2005
08/01/2005 - 09/01/2005
10/01/2005 - 11/01/2005
11/01/2005 - 12/01/2005
12/01/2005 - 01/01/2006
01/01/2006 - 02/01/2006
02/01/2006 - 03/01/2006
03/01/2006 - 04/01/2006
04/01/2006 - 05/01/2006
05/01/2006 - 06/01/2006
06/01/2006 - 07/01/2006
07/01/2006 - 08/01/2006
08/01/2006 - 09/01/2006
09/01/2006 - 10/01/2006
10/01/2006 - 11/01/2006
11/01/2006 - 12/01/2006
12/01/2006 - 01/01/2007
01/01/2007 - 02/01/2007
02/01/2007 - 03/01/2007
03/01/2007 - 04/01/2007
04/01/2007 - 05/01/2007
05/01/2007 - 06/01/2007
06/01/2007 - 07/01/2007
07/01/2007 - 08/01/2007
08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007
09/01/2007 - 10/01/2007
10/01/2007 - 11/01/2007
11/01/2007 - 12/01/2007
12/01/2007 - 01/01/2008
02/01/2008 - 03/01/2008
03/01/2008 - 04/01/2008
05/01/2008 - 06/01/2008
07/01/2008 - 08/01/2008
09/01/2008 - 10/01/2008
10/01/2008 - 11/01/2008
11/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
01/01/2009 - 02/01/2009
02/01/2009 - 03/01/2009
03/01/2009 - 04/01/2009
05/01/2009 - 06/01/2009
06/01/2009 - 07/01/2009
01/01/2011 - 02/01/2011
04/01/2011 - 05/01/2011
05/01/2011 - 06/01/2011
06/01/2011 - 07/01/2011
07/01/2011 - 08/01/2011
08/01/2011 - 09/01/2011
09/01/2011 - 10/01/2011
10/01/2011 - 11/01/2011
03/01/2012 - 04/01/2012
05/01/2012 - 06/01/2012
06/01/2012 - 07/01/2012
08/01/2012 - 09/01/2012
10/01/2012 - 11/01/2012
11/01/2012 - 12/01/2012
12/01/2012 - 01/01/2013
01/01/2013 - 02/01/2013
05/01/2013 - 06/01/2013
06/01/2013 - 07/01/2013
08/01/2013 - 09/01/2013
09/01/2013 - 10/01/2013
10/01/2013 - 11/01/2013
11/01/2013 - 12/01/2013
12/01/2013 - 01/01/2014
01/01/2014 - 02/01/2014
02/01/2014 - 03/01/2014
05/01/2014 - 06/01/2014
06/01/2014 - 07/01/2014
11/01/2014 - 12/01/2014
02/01/2017 - 03/01/2017
05/01/2017 - 06/01/2017
06/01/2017 - 07/01/2017
09/01/2024 - 10/01/2024
Current Posts