Soundtrippin' with UpDharmaDown

Lyrics after the jump!

Just Say Yes

Now a Johnoy Danao fan

Kasama

This song reminds me a lot about my stint with Ateneo High School's SANGGU 05-06.

Those were the days.

Probably my personal song of the year

another "proud to be pinoy" video

Ooooh Charice Pempengco, you've met your match.

This kid's going to be waaay better than you. HAHA

LIKE A G6! :)

Marry Me by Train

Forever can never be long enough for me
Feel like I've had long enough with you
Forget the world now we won't let them see
But there's one thing left to do

Now that the weight has lifted
Love has surely shifted my way
Marry Me
Today and every day
Marry Me
If I ever get the nerve to say
Hello in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

Together can never be close enough for me
Feel like I am close enough to you
You wear white and I'll wear out the words I love
And you're beautiful
Now that the wait is over
And love and has finally shown her my way
Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

Promise me
You'll always be
Happy by my side
I promise to
Sing to you
When all the music dies

And marry me
Today and everyday
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Marry me
Mm-hmm

one heck of a cover

one heck of a song

I'll make sure I memorize this song before I get married. Won't get tired of singing this for that special lady. Whoever she may be.

There is hope

"Saan ba nakasulat na kailangang puro pagtitiis ang tadhana ng Pilipino?"

This may be a bit late but I just really need to express the feeling of hope and love for the country. Last Wednesday was Noynoy Aquino's inauguration as the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines. The whole event had that feeling of renewed spirit among the Filipinos.

All eyes were on Noynoy as his inauguration marked the end of GMA's term and the start of his unexpected presidency.

Except for the barong and slacks, Noynoy's appearance and demeanor were as normal as they could get. In fact, he even cut down on the menu for his celebratory cocktails and meals. He went to Malacanang stopping at every stoplight and passing through the right way. He went down his SUV not minding the fact that he was only in his camisa de chino's. He didn't even have his balding head fixed for the event. Come on, it was supposed to be his big day. But look, he made us feel that it was OUR day.

His speech was one for the ages. It was no-holds-barred. It was a wake up call for us Filipinos. He basically said that we've got a lot of work to do around here and for him, it should start by setting a good example. I was a bit worried that 6 years would not be enough and he was promising too much. In the end, I admire him for taking the challenge. Perhaps most people didn't expect that his speech would make much of an impact. But look, his words definitely gave us a reason to have hope for our country. :)

I've campaigned for Noynoy from the very start. I am truly happy that MY president is now OUR president.

PS. Before inauguration proper, there was a series of intermission numbers. All the performers delighted the audience with songs on nationalism. Moments before Noy was sworn in, Noel Cabangon pulled this off:

Imagine, a crowd of hundred thousands and a stage full of A-listers singing together and raising their hands up. At first some leaders were giving him the eyebrow but in the end, it was a moment for the country. Kudos to Noel Cabangon.

Watching this live on TV gave me the shivers. It's been a while since I felt that way towards the country. There is HOPE! :)