WINN'S WORLD

Chris Medina - What Are Words

2011-03-02T09:22:00.000-08:00

F G C (C/E) F
Anywhere you are, I am near, anywhere you go, I'll be there
G Am (Asus2 Am)
Anytime you whisper my name, you'll see
F G C (C/E) F
How every single promise I'll keep, 'cause what kind of guy would I be
G C
If I was to leave when you need me most

CHORUS
F G Cadd9
What are words if you really don't mean them when you say them?
F G Am
What are words? If they're only for good times, then they're torn
F G
When it's love, yeah, you say them out loud, those words
Cadd9 G Am
They never go away
Em F G
They live on, even when we're gone

VERSE II
F G C (C/E) F
And I know an angel was sent just for me, and I know I'm meant
G Am (Asus2 Am)
To be where I am, and I'm gonna be
F G C (C/E) F
Standing right beside her tonight, and I'm gonna be by your side
G C
I would never leave when she needs me most

CHORUS
F G Cadd9
What are words if you really don't mean them when you say them?
F G Am
What are words? If they're only for good times, then they're torn
F G
When it's love, yeah, you say them out loud, those words
Cadd9 G Am
They never go away
Em F G
They live on, even when we're gone

VERSE III
F G C (C/E) F
Anywhere you are, I am near, anywhere you go, I'll be there
G Am (Asus2 Am)
And I'm gonna be here forever more
F G C (C/E) F
Every single promise I'll keep, 'cause what kind of guy would I be
G C
If I was to leave when you need me most

OUTRO
C
I'm forever keeping my angel close.

Sathealthy: Healthiest Foods on Earth

2010-12-11T08:23:00.000-08:00

FRUITS
01. Apricots
The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. The body also turns beta-carotene into vitamin A, which may help ward off some cancers, especially of the skin. One apricot has 17 calories, 0 fat, 1 gram of fiber. Snacks on them dried, or if you prefer fresh, buy when still firm; once they soften, they lose nutrients.

02. Avocados
The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. One slice has 81 calories, 8 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber. Try a few slices instead of mayonnaise to dress up your next burger.

03. Raspberries
The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. These berries are also packed with vitamin C and are high in fiber, which helps prevent high cholesterol and heart disease. A cup has only 60 calories, 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of fiber. Top plain low-fat yogurt or oatmeal (another high fiber food) with fresh berries.

05. Cantaloupe
The Power: Vitamin C (117mg in half a melon, almost twice the recommended daily dose) and beta-carotene - both powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from free-radical damage. Plus, half a melon has 853mg of potassium - almost twice as much as a banana, which helps lower blood pressure. Half a melon has 97 calories, 1 gram of fat and 2 grams of fiber. Cut into cubes and freeze, then blend into an icy smoothie.

06. Cranberry Juice
The Power: Helps fight bladder infections by preventing harmful bacteria from growing. A cup has 144 calories, 0 grams of fat and 0 fiber. Buy 100 percent juice concentrate and use it to spice up your daily H20 without adding sugar.

07. Tomato
The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant. Research shows that tomatoes may cut the risk of bladder, stomach and colon cancers in half if eaten daily. A tomato has 26 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Drizzle fresh slices with olive oil, because lycopene is best absorbed when eaten with a little fat.

08. Raisins
The Power: These little gems are a great source of iron, which helps the blood transport oxygen and which many women are short on. A half-cup has 218 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Sprinkle raisins on your morning oatmeal or bran cereal - women, consider this especially during your period.

09. Figs
The Power: A good source of potassium and fiber, figs also contain vitamin B6, which is responsible for producing mood-boosting serotonin, lowering cholesterol and preventing water retention. The Pill depletes B6, so if you use this method of birth control, make sure to get extra B6 in your diet. One fig has 37 to 48 calories, 0 fat and 2 grams of fiber. (Cookie lovers - fig bars have around 56 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 gram of fiber per cookie). Fresh figs are delicious simmered alongside a pork tenderloin and the dried variety make a great portable gym snack.

10. Lemons and Limes
The Power: Limonene, furocoumarins and vitamin C, all of which help prevent cancer. A wedge has 2 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Buy a few of each and squeeze over salads, fish, beans and vegetables for fat free flavor. See also: Beneficial Bytes: Lemons and Limes.

VEGETABLES
11. Onions
The Power: Quercetin is one of the most powerful flavonoids (natural plant antioxidants). Studies show it helps protect against cancer. A cup (chopped) has 61 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Chop onions for the maximum phytonutrient boost, or if you hate to cry, roast them with a little olive oil and serve with rice or other vegetables.

12. Artichokes
The Power: These odd-looking vegetables contain silymarin, an antioxidant that helps prevent skin cancer, plus fiber to help control cholesterol. One medium artichoke has 60 calories, 0 fat and 7 grams of fiber. Steam over boiling water for 30 to 40 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top, then pluck the leaves off with your fingers and use your teeth to scrape off the rich-tasting skin. When you get to the heart, you have found the best part!

13. Ginger
The Power: Gingerols may help reduce queasiness; other compounds may help ward off migraines and arthritis pain by blocking inflammation-causing prostaglandins. A teaspoon of fresh gingerroot has only 1 calorie, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Peel the tough brown skin and slice or grate into a stir-fry.

14. Broccoli
The Power: Indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which help protect against breast cancer. Broccoli also has lots of vitamin C and beta-carotene. One cup (chopped) has 25 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Don't overcook broccoli - instead, microwave or steam lightly to preserve phytonutrients. Squeeze fresh lemon on top for a zesty and taste, added nutrients and some vitamin C.

15. Spinach
The Power: Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that help fend off macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness in older people. Plus, studies show this green fountain of youth may help reverse some signs of aging. One cup has 7 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Add raw leaves to a salad or saute with a little olive oil and garlic.

16. Bok Choy (Chinese cabbage)
The Power: Brassinin, which some research suggests may help prevent breast tumors, plus indoles and isothiocyanates, which lower levels of estrogen, make this vegetable a double-barreled weapon against breast cancer. A cup will also give you 158mg of calcium (16 percent of your daily recommended requirement) to help beat osteoporosis. A cup (cooked) has 20 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Find it in your grocer's produce section or an Asian market. Slice the greens and juicy white stalks, then saute like spinach or toss into a stir-fry just before serving.

17. Squash (Butternut, Pumpkin, Acorn)
The Power: Winter squash has huge amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene, which may help protect against endometrial cancer. One cup (cooked) has 80 calories, 1 gram of fat and 6 grams of fiber. Cut on in half, scoop out the seeds and bake or microwave until soft, then dust with cinnamon.

18. Watercress and Arugula
The Power: Phenethyl isothiocyanate, which, along with beta-carotene and vitamins C and E, may help keep cancer cells at bay. One cup has around 4 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Do not cook these leafy greens; instead, use them to garnish a sandwich or add a pungent, peppery taste to salad.

19. Garlic
The Power: The sulfur compounds that give garlic its pungent flavor can also lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, lower blood pressure and even reduce your risk of stomach and colon cancer. A clove has 4 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Bake a whole head for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft and sweet and spread on bread instead of butter.

GRAINS, BEANS, DAIRY AND NUTS
20. Quinoa
The Power: A half cup of cooked quinoa has 5 grams of protein, more than any other grain, plus iron, riboflavin and magnesium. A half-cup has 318 calories, 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber. Add to soup for a protein boost. Rinse first, or it will taste bitter.

21. Wheat Germ
The Power: A tablespoon gives you about 7 percent of your daily magnesium, which helps prevent muscle cramps; it is also a good source of vitamin E. One tablespoon has 27 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 gram of fiber. Sprinkle some over yogurt, fruit or cereal.

22. Lentils
The Power: Isoflavones, which may inhibit estrogen-promoted breast cancers, plus fiber for heart health and an impressive 9 grams of protein per half cup. A half-cup (cooked) has 115 calories, 0 fat and 8 grams of fiber. Isoflavones hold up through processing, so buy lentils canned, dried or already in soup. Take them to work, and you will have a protein packed lunch.

23. Peanuts
The Power: Studies show that peanuts or other nuts (which contain mostly unsaturated "good" fat) can lower your heart-disease risk by over 20 percent. One ounce has 166 calories, 14 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber. Keep a packet in your briefcase, gym bag or purse for a protein-packed post-workout nosh or an afternoon pick me up that will satisfy you until supper, or chop a few into a stir-fry for a Thai accent. See also: The Nut Case

24. Pinto Beans
The Power: A half cup has more than 25 percent of your daily requirement of folate, which helps protect against heart disease and reduces the risk of birth defects. A half-cup (canned) has 103 calories, 1 gram of fat and 6 grams of fiber. Drain a can, rinse and toss into a pot of vegetarian chili.

25. Yogurt
The Power: Bacteria in active-culture yogurt helps prevent yeast infections; calcium strengthens bones. A cup has 155 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0 grams of fiber. Get the plain kind and mix in your own fruit to keep calories and sugar down. If you are lactose intolerant, never fear -- yogurt should not bother your tummy.

26. Skim Milk
The Power: Riboflavin (a.k.a. vitamin B2) is important for good vision and along with vitamin A might help improve eczema and allergies. Plus, you get calcium and vitamin D, too. One cup has 86 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. If you are used to high fat milk, don't go cold turkey; instead, mix the two together at first. Trust this fact: In a week or two you won't miss it!

SEAFOOD
27. Shellfish (Clams, Mussels)
The Power: Vitamin B12 to support nerve and brain function, plus iron and hard-to-get minerals like magnesium and potassium. Three ounces has 126 to 146 calories, 2 to 4 grams of fat and 0 fiber. Try a bowl of tomato-based (and low fat) Manhattan clam chowder.

28. Salmon
The Power: Cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce the risk of cardiac disease. A 3-ounce portion (cooked) has 127 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0 fiber. Brush fillets with ginger-soy marinade and grill or broil until fish flakes easily with a fork.

29. Crab
The Power: A great source of vitamin B12 and immunity-boosting zinc. A 3-ounce portion has 84 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 fiber. The "crab" in sushi is usually made from fish; buy it canned instead and make your own crab cakes. See also: Fish and Seafood Recipes

*From www.bellybytes.com. Winn Out.

Frillywood: " The Big C "

2010-11-26T05:19:00.000-08:00

Laura Linney as Catherine "Cathy" Jamison. Cathy is a high school teacher who, at the start of the series, had been recently diagnosed with fatal cancer. Reluctant to burden her family and friends with the news, she keeps it a secret for months. She does reveal her illness to neighbor and friend Marlene. Her behavior dramatically changes as she begins to make reckless choices in the face of oncoming death. These include kicking her husband out of the house, spending money on an expensive car and having an affair. She befriends Andrea, an obese and mouthy student. Desperate to make sure her teenage son is on the right path before she dies, she unintentionally drives a rift between them. She ends her affair when it is exposed, and allows her husband to move back in after finally revealing to him that she is sick. She gives Sean Marlene's house, that she left for Cathy in her will. She decides to undergo a treatment with great risks because she wants to live.

I love this show. The story really touched me because our family is stricken with the big C. Cancer really sucks but it kept me thinking what if we are given a chance to know when to die? While watching the season finale, it kept me thinking what's in the mind of all the cancer victims? My brother. My Mom. It pains me to think but Cathy, Laura Linney's character, did a great job thinking about her son even if she's gone. The most touching scene was Adam's scene. While his mother is in the hospital getting treatment, he discovers a key to a storage locker that is filled with hundreds of gifts for his future birthdays, holidays and major life events. He realizes his mother is not going to live very long and has a break down. Great job by Gabriel Basso.

I really cried. Nothing much to say, this show affected me and i'm really speechless on what came on my mind. Kudos to this show. Winn out.

HaloHalong Huwebes: "THANKSGIVING"

2010-11-24T22:52:00.000-08:00

We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in the Phil, however, for us call center agents, it's seems lika a holiday too because we are receiving few calls that day. Hope we could celebrate it too so that we would be able to shop for turkeys nyaha. According to Wiki,Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Traditionally, it has been a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. While it may have been religious in origin, Thanksgiving is now primarily identified as a secular holiday. It is sometimes casually referred to as Turkey Day.

Interesting. For me, we should be celebrating Thanksgiving daily, or just say thanks to the One above always. Even with no turkeys and pies and stuffs, saying Thanks to whatever we have is thanksgiving enough. Life isn't about having what we want, but wanting what we have. We should always be grateful to our Maker who provides all that we need. Bountiful harvest indeed.I think God gave us WAY more than enough than we really need. He gave us his eternal love and thats more than we deserve. Happy Thanksgiving always!

Psalm 100 (KJV)
"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."

Baguio World Wednesday: "PAYONG"

2010-11-24T04:26:00.000-08:00

I always love Original Baguio Music. I have friends in the industry and I've heard a lot of compositions from them and dreamt of producing an all acoustic Baguio album. Will be praying for this one and hopefully someday it will prosper.

I've heard this song years ago and it was one of my favorites that was played in the radio, I forgot all about it and suddenly thought about it when it rained days ago. I've searched it in YouTube and voila..it is there. I don't know this band personally but I really admire them, the song is really catchy it can go mainstream. Go go go Baguio musikeros! Byers peeps. Winn Out.

PAYONG....

by Ceres

ako ba ang nais mong sukuban?

ako ba ang nais mong hagkan?

pag-ibig ko ba ang nais makamtan?

ikaw ay aking papayungan

sa lahat ng bagyong darating sa iyong buhay,

nandito lang ako

susubukang mabihag ang puso mo
sa payong ng pagmamahal ko
hanggang sa mapagod ako
sa kakapayong sayo

"Winn's World" Reformed

2010-11-24T04:01:00.000-08:00

Hi Peeps.

Will share some stuffs I love in this site. I'm not really a "blogger" cause I'm not a good writer. :) so this is just a "wala lang, trip lang magshare" site:. Since my memory is not that good, I will just use this for "journal" purposes. Kung sino po ang mapadaan, salamat na lang... comment if you like. :0

Will try to update this daily. I'll share stuffs about Christianity, since i love listening to podcasts and sermons, i might be sharing drafts from our Victory Every Nation Church pastor's preach, recent or past preaches and from other preachers during Mondays and will also post christian songs. During tuesdays will be music day. Since I'm from Baguio, I'll feature anything about my hometown. Thursdays will be anything under sun, maybe news or anything i feel that day :0, I'll call it "halohalong huwebes". Fridays will be "hollywood" day, anything related to celebrities, movies and TV series. Saturday is...well, health day? I've always wanted to research about food contents and this topic is really for me, i want to be forced to be healthy nyahaha..

Again, this is not a typical blog site cause I'm not really a good writer. This is for personal purposes and if you came across in this site and wants to share some stuffs or comment, just message me. Byers peeps. Winn Out.

Pr 3:13-18

2010-11-13T08:25:00.000-08:00

¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
   those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
   and yields better returns than gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies;
   nothing you desire can compare with her.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand;
   in her left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways,
   and all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
   those who hold her fast will be blessed.

Jeremy Camp - Walk By Faith

2010-10-28T00:32:00.001-07:00

Jeremy Camp - Walk By Faith

2010-10-28T00:32:00.000-07:00

Heart of Worship

2010-10-27T21:47:00.000-07:00

Give Us Clean Hands

2010-10-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

Amazing God

2010-10-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

Its been so long since ive blogged, but ive been wanting to i just dont know how to start.
Im not a good writer but im trying to. Im not expressive but im opinionated.
I thought it was my worst year, because of family's health reasons, financially unstable, unwanted jobs, and abrupt decisions that led to filed up lies and distracted mind. But here's the thing, it is great because ive surrendered and gave my life to God. The Father. The Son. The Holy Spirit. Amazing.

Christian. Born Again. Yes. I am. Living a life with Jesus. And here's my stand, Its not changing my religion, it never was. But an encounter with Him. A relationship that I was looking for a long time that i thought ill find with somebody else turned out to be there all the time. Always. Yes indeed, He is my life now. I worship Him above all. Thank you Lord for the love. In You alone I place my trust. I Love You.

"Puno't Dagat" (Stills By Winn 4)

2009-11-13T17:21:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

Sharing you my set 4 of shots taken in Benguet, Zambales, Quezon City and Laguna wherein i captured trees and sea images. Background music is an original Baguio composition performed by Area 51. Entitled "Tiwalang Muli", words and music by Owat Carantes. Till the next stills and sounds. Byers Peeps. Winn Out.

STILLS BY WINN (Daang Norte Noong Oktubre)

2009-11-03T03:34:00.000-08:00

STILLS BY WINN (Singapore)

2009-09-23T02:59:00.000-07:00

STILLS BY WINN

2009-09-22T00:18:00.000-07:00

BATTLING LUNG CANCER

2009-04-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Peeps.

Whew. Been months since ive posted a blog. Know why? i freakin don't know. Nyahaha. Well, basically because i've been busy with work and i'm quite tired when i go home and my mind is not working and all i do is listen to my music and READ READ READ... my books, my fave blogs and news since i havent had time to watch tv in a regular hours wherein todays news is already summarized haha. Im updated though, since internet is like my connection to the whole world. i really mean all. nyahah. anyways, aside from my work, its been a roller coaster tough rough months for my family. i wont blog regarding music as of now cause i want to share a story about my brother.

My first blog here at blogspot is about my Dad who passed away 9 months ago. 2 months after that, my eldest brother was diagnosed with a rare type of lung cancer, Bronchiolovascular Carcinoma, its usually for neverbeen smokers according to wikipedia. My family is facing another fatal disease. My brother who was diagnosed in another country came home to have a lobectomy since its the recommended procedure so that the cancer wont spread. It was done immediately and one fourth of his lung was removed.After the operation, Intravenous Chemotherapy was advised. After talking to an oncologist, we were quite shock because there are 3 rates for chemotherapy wherein it ranges from 8k to 70k per cycle for the medicines alone meaning with all professional fees and hospitalization, we'll be spending around 120k per cycle. We went to Lung Center Manila for a second opinion, its still the same rates, however, the resident oncologists made it lower by helping us getting discounts so the chemo sessions per cycle wil be lower, with the best medicines for chemo, professional fees and hospitalizations, and his main oncologist even made it easy by suggesting that the next chemo sessions will already be in Baguio..and all that for 70k per cycle, every 21 days. Its still expensive but we know that it will be the best for my bro.

My main concern here is that, its just so sad that people who was diagnosed with this sickness have no other options regarding the chemotherapy (Its like you-can-have-the-best-medicine-if-you-have-money). I also went to pcso to ask help for medicines and i met a lot of people whose seeking help mostly cancer and dialysis patients, most of them also seeked help from the senators and other politicians and sadly, the highest they can get is around 1k. It took me a day to process the first and second step, almost 1 month for a claiming it and thats just 1 gram of my bro's meds and for a cycle(every 21 days), he needs 4 grams. Ive talked to a lot of patients and patients relatives there that it pains me to see and hear that a lot of them is very hard up even for the the lowest rate of chemo drugs. Kami nga na kahit papanu may pagkukuhanan e nahihirapan, paano na lang sila? I wish and hope that the government will focus more on providing better medicines for the poor especially this kind of sickness wherein even the most health conscious, healthy living human can be diagnosed. I wish more foundations, Cancer organizations and free best medicines will be put up so that patients who cant afford the best medicine possible can have it free. In the near future, ill be wanting to put up a cancer foundation, ill just analyze, think and plan how i can start and how to do it but definitely ill do something about it.

My brother's gone through 4 cycles of chemotherapy and cleared after 4 months. It was a long, hard process but with Dad's guidance Up above and God's greatness, we battled cancer. My brother's under remission now and we will keep on praying for a healthy life for all of us. The Light Is Always Up peeps. All we have to do is always turn it on. To God be the Glory. Byers Peeps. Winn Out.

IM INLOVE WITH GAVIN DEGRAW

2009-01-30T03:01:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

Sorry took me awhile to follow up my "supposedly" music blog. I planned to feature daily my favorite musicians that i've heard in my tv series soundtrack madness but i've been to job hunt this past days, got in and started immediately and thank God its a weekend off, got to do what i had to do. Whew! And back to my featured artist for today...and its Gavin Degraw!

To those who haven't heard him, he's the voice behind One Tree Hill's opening credits..." I don't want to be anything other than what i've been tryin' to be lately....." see?? i bet if you're a Tree Hill fan you'll be singing the line now nyahah.

After hearing Degraw in that song, ive been a fan since then. Followed up his career and liked his other songs too. Gavin Degraw is a songwriter and musician from New York, plays piano and guitar. As mentioned, he got his big break singing the theme song for One Tree Hill and also appeared in the show for several times. His songs since then are always in the US billboards and also had nominations in some award shows and had hit albums, concerts and singles. " Im Inlove With a Girl" which was released last year is an upbeat song that has a spice of rap in it, arrangement is superb. Gavin Degraw's music is always alive and unpredictable. You wont know what's the next note cause every stanza or even every sentence is different from the other stanza, but still you can sing along with him .. Sorry cant seem to explain it, but its like the feeling of being in a discohouse wherein you dont know whats the next track. whoosh!! sorry dont know how to elaborate it still nyahah. Eventhough his voice is not as good as a real singer is, i can see passion and soul and the uniqueness that you can distinguish from other musicians. I also noticed that his lyrics is his story, but not 100% sure of that though. He's very cute too oohhhh. He was also awarded as Neon Limelight's Number 1 male vocalist of 2008! Cool huh! Here's one of my fave single "I Have You To Thank". Ooohh loving Gavin Degraw more!!! Byers Peeps. Winn Out.

I'M JUST ANOTHER PETE YORN'S GIRL

2009-01-20T03:25:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

I've been sulking for days now and i really need to retract it so what i did was to play music nonstop or watch a tv series marathon so i could plant good thoughts and keep me sane nyahah. Since i'm in my music/tv mode, i want to share some of my favorite musicians that ive discovered thru the tv shows i've watched cause im really into soundtracks eversince i've heard Chantal Kreviazuk sang "Feels Like Home" in Dawsons Creek (cheesy?yeah. ive been there. :) Thank God for the internet i can easily search for the title's track or artists now, unlike then, i have to buy tons of music magazines just to look for a certain artist, song lyrics and most of the time i cant even find it. Pete Yorn is one.

I first heard Pete Yorn in one of the episodes of Dawsons Creek but i had a hard time looking for the track even the artist cause i thought it was R.E.M. who sang it. That was i think the late 90's and the next time i heard it again was the first season of Veronica Mars and its already 2006. The title was "Just Another". I love the song much i never get tired of hearing it. His voice do sound like REM's Michael Stipe, just lighter... warmer...a different twang and of course he's more goodlooking. He's toured with REM though along with Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Semisonic among others. Unknown to me, he was already one of the 10 to watch back in 2001. Ive listened to his other songs and was amazed in his songwriting skills. He has this certain depth that i can't describe whenever i analyze his lyrics. He's very good in expressing his thought thru his music. Sad to say, i wasnt able to follow his career earlier, maybe im not in my music mode then i have no idea who he is but its okay, music never fades and Pete Yorn's musicality will always be admired by me. Brilliant. Here's videos of my favorite Pete Yorn song.Sorry, i cant find an official video of "Just Another" and cant embed his videos and i really want to include it in my post so i just chose a video with Logan & Veronica of Veronica Mars. Byers Peeps. Winn Out.

SCOTT MCINTYRE: NO FEAR

2009-01-17T04:56:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

American Idol Season 8 begins! Yipee to all AI fans like me. I'll be glued to the tv every wednesday and thursday again. Audition week started last wednesday and im sure all of you who watched the premiere already have bets. As for me, Scott Mcintyre is my next American Idol. He's the blind guy pianist who sang Elton John and it really gave me goosebumps. He also had a kidney transplant but didn't lose courage. I admire his passion for music and never giving up his dreams. At this point of my life wherein i don't know where to start and depression is getting into me, knowing his story and hearing him sing lifts me up. Either he wins or not in Idol, I know for sure he'll be big this year. Nothing much to say but surely i'll follow his journey to stardom... just watch this videos of him singing "no fear" and "like a bird". I've also included the " no fear" lyrics, i just hope i got it right cause i cant find the lyrics in the net. Very very soulful and inspiring... watch out.You might cry... i did. Byers Peeps. Winn out

NO FEAR by Scott Mcintyre

and when we feel incredible fear

let us reckon that He's always near

did you ever think to say a word in prayer

you know that He will hear

and when we feel incredible fear

let us not shed one single tear

even when the road is narrow and confused

you know He'll make it clear

now that i know that

its gonna be alright tonight

he's watching with his eyes

i have no fear coz He's always near

to me he's right here by my side

i am afraid

when im lost at sea

and i cant be brave, no no

when i trust in me

these are the times in which

i called in Him the most

i know He sets me free

a lonely wonderer

walkin on in fear

fearing fear itself

you conquered it

and rose again

what is to fear

REDISCOVERING BAGUIO

2009-01-13T01:26:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

Panagbenga, The Flower Festival in Baguio City is fast approaching. Held every February and the festival runs for a month. Baguio is my beloved hometown and i'm quite proud that eventhough it was as not as green as before due to modernization, Baguio was still one of the well-loved tourist spot in the country. During the holiday season last December, 150,000 tourist flooded the city so you can just imagine the traffic, whew. I had a chance to rediscover Baguio last Panagbenga festival because my friends from Manila came to visit me and i was "forced" to tour them around the city. It's been a long time since i've toured the tourist spots in Baguio so i was as excited as my visitors were. We went to Wright PArk, The Mansion, Camp Johnhay, Botanical Garden, Burnham Park and my forever favorite spot, Tam-awan Village in Quezon Hill, its where Baguio artists display their paints. There's a lot to see in this little village. So cool. There's a still a lot to see in Baguio like the restaurants(the famous among Cordillerans is the Good Taste Restaurant at the back of Center Mall, quite cheap and lot of servings) and coffee shops (Kape Diperensya and Cafe by the Ruins for instance, great coffee here peeps). I'll try to do an issue about the best restaurants, coffee shops, bars and other places in Baguio next time. And if ever you're in Baguio, don't forget to visit the SM viewdeck. Be sure you're there around 5-6 pm so you could see the sunset, its breathtaking. And SM Baguio is the most unique and i think, the most beautiful SM so far in the Philippines, its located on top of the hill and viewdecks were made so you can see some spots in the city. Here's some pics we had during Panagbenga 2008. Sorry some pics are quite blurd. Cant wait for the next Panagbenga this Feb, let the flowers bloom! Byers Peeps.Winn Out.

HAPPY 2009!

2009-01-01T03:35:00.001-08:00

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DAVID COOK ALBUM

2008-12-27T04:12:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

My friend gave me a David Cook album yesterday cause she knows i've been a fan since his American Idol days. Ive been listening to it the whole day and almost memorized all the lyrics nyahah. The first thing ive noticed was that a lot of words used in the lyrics are quite unique, i mean, words that are not commonly used in songs and quite hard to put melody in it but voila, David Cook and the other composers really did justice if thats the right term. Some words used were declaration, avalanche, permanent, atmosphere, sensitive and temporary. There are 13 tracks, inluding his Idol piece "Time of my Life" as a bonus track. When I heard all the songs, the first thing came to my mind was that the album is all about how-men-fall-inlove syndrome :). Imagine a guy telling you this stanzas,

"So I’ll let you go, I'll set you free

And when you see what you need to see

When you find you come back to me"

"Here are my thoughts, have some faith in me

and I'll let you be who you need to be"

"Today's not the same as every day

it's far from ordinary

The pain I endure You're my cure

but my mistakes have led me far away from you... "

The first single released was "Light On" ,wherein the chorus goes

"Try to leave a light on when I'm gone

Something I rely on to get home

One I can feel at night, A naked light, a fire to keep me warm

Try to leave a light on when Im gone

Even in the daylight, shine on

And when its late at night you can look inside"

You wont feel so alone"

and a lot more... cool right?.My favorite though is the song "Permanent" . David Cook sang it "soulfully." Light On (Love the arrangement!), Heroes, Come Back To Me, Life On The Moon, Lie, I Did It For You, Avalanche and Permanent are the best tracks. You'll never regret buying this album, David Cook truly deserved to be the Idol of the year. Below is David Cook singing "Permanent" and " Life on the Moon" live. Enjoy. Byers Peeps. Winn Out.

Merry Christmas Peeps!

2008-12-23T20:44:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

Spending my Christmas after two years back here at home was so refreshing, though my dad's not here physically, i know he'll still be here in spirit. i spent christmas the past two years at work, the negativity of being a call center agent nyaha. Now that i'm spending it again normally, i'm really looking forward for our noche buena cause Christmas is like a family reunion to us wherein all our relatives from the province will gather in our house and kids are all over the place. Christmas is Family as always. Enjoy the Holidays Peeps...Just enjoy the thrill of traffic jams, long lines at groceries, the freezing cold(back here in Baguio), the noise nyaha.... it will all be worth it. Much LOVE and HAppiness this Holiday season....

Prayers to all of us.

Byers.

my first blog @ blogger.com

2008-12-17T01:44:00.000-08:00

Hi Peoplehood.

I've been a member of blogger.com for months now, however, i can't seem to start a blog though i've been writing a few in my notebook ( i call it my Destiny quotable cutebook ). it's like a diary with a twist. It contains quotes, dialogues from my fave movies and tv series, my fave text messages received, song lyrics, etc. Anything that i would love to write and its actually handwritten and its quite messy nyahaha. I'll just share some of it on my next blogs. Since i don't know how to start my blog on this site( one reason is, im very amazed on how bloggers write, and im quite shy to publish cause i still have grammar errors. well, its okay though, i just want to voice out whatever the hell im feeling or thinking hehe.), let me just publish the blog i've made in my friendster account months ago, a day before my birthday.it's about my Dad.. well, hope i can still follow this up nyahaha. till my next blogs.

winn out.

9.20.08. it’s 1:19 am. saturday.

i’m here in my pad in manila, alone, just checking my friendster accounts and chatting with some of my friends thru ym.
in less than few hours, i’ll be home in baguio.
in less than 24 hours, it’ll be my 29th year.
i don’t know what prompt me,
i hit the create blog button of my profile.
i just wanna write or type or think or whatever. it’s been months since i’ve made my last blog or write in my quotable quote notebook.
maybe i just wanna tell my story. maybe…
5 months ago, my life changed.
i’m on my way to baguio when my sister called that our dad was rushed to the hospital. it’s his 5th stroke. for the last two consecutive strokes that he had, i was the one who rushed him to the hospital with my brothers and just for a few minutes, he’s okay again… my dad was the strongest person that i’ve ever known because even if he had 4 strokes, he never felt that he was weak. he always thinks that he’s still the same workaholic father who can do anything even if he can’t… i went straight to the hospital hoping that he’s awake just like before. but then when i saw him in the ICU, he’s asleep. my mama asked me to wake him up because it’s been hours and he’s not yet awake… maybe i could be the one who could wake him because i’m his girl… for hours, days, weeks… we’ve waited. but then he just laid there. the doctors told us that we’re just waiting for his time. but we knew our dad. we knew he’s fighting. then, we decided to take him home cause knowing our dad, it’s what he wants. my bro & sis who, are both nurses along with my other bro who followed his steps as a dentist was his “doctors”. in a week they taught me everything that i could possibly learn because even if they don’t want to, they have to leave to work overseas. we were hoping that even if he’s still in coma, we were praying for a miracle. when they left, i took care of him day and night. i’ve learned how to be a “doctor” too. i know that even if he’s not responding, he can hear me. i’m always telling him that even if he just lay there, i’ll take care of him no matter what, i even lay beside his bed, checking every hour his vital signs and suctioning his trach & mouth as needed. he was better at home rather than he was at the hospital. for weeks, his respirator and oxygen was slowly removed. though he was already opening his eyes for a few moments, i don’t know if he can see me but i know he can hear & feel me… i always say that it’s okay,dad. as long as you’re here with me… for months, i never left him or slept unless someone is there to look after him… and then, on a saturday morning, july 5th. it was my dreaded moment… i opened the window, as i always do whenever the sun rises. checked his pulse oximeter and it was okay. i was alone with him. i did’nt know what happened… i just dozed off. i just woke up when i heard my brother screamed that my dad has no motion. i checked his oximeter, it was blank. i tried to resuscitate him thru CPR and even used the ambobag… but then nothing happened.. he was warm but he’s not breathing… my brother told me to give up… i was screaming because if i did’nt sleep, maybe he’s still alive. i felt that it’s my fault. for hours, i screamed and cried… it was my darkest moment. after he was cleaned up, i sat beside him. he’s still warm and when i look at his face… he was smiling. and then, i realized, he can’t feel any pain anymore. he’s already resting… and then i thought, he really love me that much that he did’nt let me see him struggled for his breath. he was the one who let me fell asleep… he just wants to spend time with me even for 2 months because for the past 2-3 years that i’ve been working here in manila, we didn’t spend much time together wherein eversince i was a child i was with him all the time. that’s why he fought for a longer time so that we could be together even for awhile… it’s 2 & a half month since he was laid to rest at heaven’s garden… i went out straight and be with my friends so that i could smile and laugh again…
and its been weeks now that i’m back here to continue what i’ve started… but then… i still don’t know what to do… i still don’t know what i like… i’m not yet focused… . when i’m alone, i’m just staring at nowhere, thinking . i can still feel the pain, hurt, loneliness and emptiness within me…i’m not yet fine, i’m not yet well… in a few hours, i’m going home…in a few hours, its my 29Th year. it’ll be different now knowing that he’s not there to pray for me as he always do whenever my birthday comes.
i’ll be going to see him… i’ll ask for his guidance, to give me strength, courage and will to move on and letting go of all the emptiness that i’m feeling right now… and i know, as always, he’ll give me not what i want… but what he thinks i need and what he thinks is right for me. i know there’ll be signs… i just have to follow, believe, trust him and most especially pray. i know he’s watching over me… he is and he will always be… my guardian angel.