If you've been reading this blog for more than a year now, you'll probably remember the YOU I blogged about around July last year.


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Back then, I could best express how I felt for YOU through a few lines and a song. Now that we're through and nothing will ever be the same with us again, here is another song. I know it's a little high school-ish, but, what the heck, it's how I feel. And, did I tell YOU that I am so depressed? I thought I was strong and all; so wrong I was. I said I was okay with everything and I wouldn't cry, but, like Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, I lied! T.T


For YOU...


Nothing Compares 2 U

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've been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing, I said nothing can take away these blues
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

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 you better have fun,
No matter what you do,
But he's a fool
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

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 2 u
Nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u
Nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u


1990 Sinead O'Connor (Prince)


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* I sure hope Celine Dion doesn't mind my borrowing the title of one of her songs! :)

Lanee Girl tagged me. She actually tagged everyone in her friends' list. So, since I'm in her friends' list and I found this game quite interesting, here goes... :)


The instructions:

1. Go to your archives.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Post the fifth sentence or closest to it.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.


Mine is:
"I do not want to have anymore INCs, for God’s sake!"

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Wow! My 23rd post was actually my birthday post last year (that's March 23rd, 2004). And, the thing is I still incurred some INCs after that. Hehehehe:) Not that it was intentional, I had to leave early the sem after that because it was the time I went to Japan. :)
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Oh-kay! My turn to tag, right? Well, I won't tag anyone in particular. Anyone who wants to play the 23/5 Game is tagged! If no one's interested, then I'm it... for life! ;-P

I saw this quiz from Anicee's blog. I found it very interesting so I took it. And, as I read the result, I couldn't help but nod in agreement. Indeed, this one pretty much hit home! :)

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Dominant Personality: Calm

Good Traits: You prefer to be exclusive,
limiting yourself to only a few good friends
that you've probably known for a long time. You
don't date around either; you settle down with
one guy, and you never get used to heartbreak.

Bad Traits: You're someone who doesn't want
to be bothered with everyone else's problems.
You'd rather kick back and enjoy life at a slow
pace. You tend to fall behind and procrastinate
from being too laid back.

People see you as: Shy, slow to catch on,
and a daydreamer. People think you're in your
own little world and are tentative to approach
you.

You're Most Like: Fear. You distance
yourself from the people who aren't in your
circle. The difference is that you aren't
paranoid about this.

You Need More: Understanding. There are
other people out there worth knowing. It's okay
to broaden your variety.


What's your dominant trait? (10 unique results)
brought to you by Quizilla

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I received a text message that asked me to think of a single word that would describe the sender. I replied and sent the same message to some of my friends. I was curious about what kind of words they'd think of to describe me.

Here are the answers (words) I got:

Cool
Pink -- i got this twice!
Mentos ("hard on the outside, soft inside" -- she explained.)
Extraordinary
Mabait (kind or nice)
Honest
Generous
Smart
Weird
Mataid (beautiful) -- i also got this twice! ha! what can i say?! ;-P
Woman
Japan
Conservative
Bossy
Strong
Intelligent -- this one, i got twice, too!
Mapagmahal (loving)
Funny
Insanely Eclectic
Trustworthy
Sweet
Witty
Wata (young child)

Hmmm... What better way to know oneself than to see oneself through other people's (especially one's friends') eyes, right? :)

Yesterday was the first day of Ramadhan. As always, the coming of the Holy Month gave me and continues to give me a certain feeling of contentment and happiness. I always feel that Ramadhan really cleanses my whole being. I don't really know how I can explain this, but Ramadhan has never failed to give me peace of mind.

This may be the effect of not thinking any "bad thought" while fasting. It makes me feel good and at peace with the world. I've said this time and again, and I'll say it once more, Ramadhan really brings out the best in me. It just feels so great. I guess I am speaking for every Muslim when I say that I am just so happy that I'm still here to enjoy Ramadhan and that I'm still strong enough to perform the obligatory sacrifice and abstinence during this month.

If there's one thing that I really long for right now, it's home. I really miss home. I miss praying with my family, friends and the whole community at the King Faisal Mosque (which is very, very near our house); I miss breaking fast with my whole family; I miss hearing the azan (call to prayer); I miss hearing the ulama's radio programs until the wee hours of the night; I miss the closed stores and restaurants during the day and looking forward to their opening in the evening; I miss the Qur'an reading; I miss the Ramadhan lights; I just miss everything about Ramadhan in MSU! After all, this Ramadhan is my fourth here in Manila. It just doesn't feel the same. But, then again, Ramadhan is still Ramadhan wherever I may be. :)

Last night, we had the Tarawiih (special prayers during Ramadhan) at the IC. That was my first Jamah Tarawiih, i.e. performing the Tarawiih with a/the community, in four years! The moment the very young Imam started the Suraatul Faatiha (the Opening Chapter of the Qur'an), I couldn't hold back my tears. I cried because I was so happy and because I missed Jamah Tarawiih sooo much! The feeling was just overwhelming. There were just a few of us because the other UP Muslims haven't been informed that there actually is Tarawiih at the IC, but it was great. Now, I am so excited to join the Jamah (praying community) every night.

I still have tons of paper to finish for school and all, but right now, I am very happy and I feel so peaceful. So, to everyone: assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi ta'ala wa barakatuhu (may peace and God's blessings be with you). Ramadhan kareem! :)


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I was tagged by Anj. (Sorry, it took this long for me to finally sit down and get to do this survey. I haven't been my usual "blogging self" these days.)

List seven of your favorite songs of the moment in your journal and force seven other people to repeat this process or a puppy/kitten somewhere in the world will be sad!

1. "Sekai Ni Hitotsu Dake No Hana" (SMAP)
-- Our favorite J-Pop song! Whenever I hear this song, there is no way I won't sing along with SMAP! :)

2. "I Believe I Can Fly" (R. Kelly)
-- This song never fails to lift my spirit up. :)

3. "The Way" (Fastball)
-- I can listen to this song over and over again 24/7! I really like it. :)

4. "On My Own" (from Les Miserables)
-- My favorite sad love song. :)

5. "Don't Cha" (The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes)
-- I can't not dance whenever I hear this song. Hehehe:)

6. "Ue o Muite Aruko" (Kyu Sakamoto)
-- After seeing the movie, Nodo Jiman, I just can't stop my tears from falling whenever I remember this song.

7. "Kabilugan ng Buwan" (The APO Hiking Society)
-- This song never fails to put a smile on my face. I always have to close my eyes when I sing it or when I sing along with the APO! :)


Oh-kay! That's one less sad doggie/kitty in the world. :)


The seven people I am forcing to repeat this survey are:
-Julia
-Tita Pie
-Lanee Girl
-Ate Bing
-Sibby
-Glenn
-Rhyanne