I was Born this way!

I just want to share my newest favorite song, " Born this way" by Lady Gaga. The music and lyrics are just great! :)

It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M 

Just put your paws up 

'Cause you were born this way, baby 

My mama told me when I was young 

We're all born superstars 

She rolled my hair, put my lipstick on 

In the glass of her boudoir 

"There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are" 

She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe" 

"So hold your head up, girl and you you'll go far, 

Listen to me when I say" 

I'm beautiful in my way, 

'Cause God makes no mistakes 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

Don't hide yourself in regret, 

Just love yourself and you're set 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

(Born this way) 

Ooo, there ain't no other way 

Baby, I was born this way 

Baby, I was born this way 

(Born this way) 

Ooo, there ain't other way 

Baby, I was born this way 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

Don't be a drag, just be a queen 

Don't be a drag, just be a queen 

Don't be a drag, just be a queen 

Don't be! 

Give yourself prudence and love your friends 

Subway kid, rejoice the truth 

In the religion of the insecure 

I must be myself, respect my youth 

A different lover is not a sin 

Believe capital H-I-M (hey, hey, hey) 

I love my life, I love this record and 

Mi amore vole fe yah 

I'm beautiful in my way, 

'Cause God makes no mistakes 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

Don't hide yourself in regret, 

Just love yourself and you're set 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

Ooo, there ain't no other way 

Baby, I was born this way 

Baby, I was born this way 

(Born this way ) 

Ooo, there ain't other way 

Baby, I was born way 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

( Queen , 

Don't be , Queen ) 

Don't be a drag, just be a queen 

Whether you're broke or evergreen 

You're black, white, beige, chola descent 

You're Lebanese, you're orient 

Whether life's disabilities 

Left you outcast, bullied or teased 

Rejoice and love yourself today 

'Cause baby, you were born this way 

No matter gay, straight or bi 

lesbian, transgendered life 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born to survive 

No matter black, white or beige 

chola or orient made 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born to be brave 

I'm beautiful in my way 

'Cause God makes no mistakes 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

Don't hide yourself in regret, 

Just love yourself and you're set 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way, yeah! 

Ooo, there ain't no other way 

Baby, I was born this way 

Baby, I was born this way 

(Born this way ) 

Ooo, there ain't other way 

Baby, I was born this way 

I'm on the right track, baby 

I was born this way 

Ash Wednesday

This day, the Lenten season has started officially. In the Philippines, as expected, the number of church goers will be quadrupled than the number of those attending the regular Sunday mass. This is one of the seasons in Christian calendar that brings several Catholics in the church to exercise the tradition. Because Ash Wednesday, is a time for repentance, penance and setting out a specific spiritual goal. During this day, fasting and abstinence are strictly observed. 

Aside from I grew up in a family with closed Christian belief, I also learned Catholicism in school  in my primary and secondary years. Most of the Christian traditions were introduced and practiced  which's already part of me for as long as I can remember. Before I knew the true meaning of Ash Wednesday, I was moved to the thought that,  I had to keep the ash from accidental scratches. That if I removed it with my hand, the ash will bring no effect and my sins shall not be forgiven. They say that I had to let the ash fade on it's own. Then as the years passed, with so many Ash Wednesdays I have attended and observed, I realized that the ash on the forehead is a symbol of humility, the humbleness of realizing how sinful a man is. And it's a day of reflection and preparation for the Easter, the biggest event of the Catholic church.

Since Lenten season has been part of the yearly tradition of the Catholics, my only question to myself before I head to the church: "Was I a good Christian?", recalling  how I was , I always end it  by telling to myself "I tried, but I'm sorry. Please forgive me Lord".

Busy Bear

I noticed that I only had 1 blog post in February, that's how busy I was on that month. This time,  I have the leisure of spending some ME time on the web and I would want blogging to get a piece of it. While my 2 boys are snoring their lungs out in different styles and pitch, and I, watching a thriller movie "I Still know what you did last summer", I thought why not document the reason why I was so busy the past days. 

My whole family is going to spend their vacation here in March, April and May. That's how long they're gonna enjoy their stay in our HOME . It's going to be so dramatic and exciting, because the last time we were complete was during my wedding in 2006. And after 4 years, we will be united again in one roof added with 3 new members of the family.  

Since the time I learned the plans, I did not waste a single day to prepare their homecoming especially the preparation for my niece's birthday in April. My brother wants it to be so special because it's his princess' 1st birthday. I did researches and coordination with the chosen suppliers, this is why I had no time with my stuff on the web, I don't even had the chance to do Facebooking specifically playing my Cafe world. The plan for my niece's birthday is a swimming party with tinkerbell foreground theme, so girly. I'm not yet over with the preparations but at least I'm proud of myself that I have accomplished more than half of what should be done for the party. Aside from party planning, my hubby and I had to rearrange and do reforms in the house for there are 8 people that will share our little abode. We call it a challenge. We had to transfer our things to our relative's house just to vacate some spaces in the house. I'm imagining the riot and how the house will look like when they get here, it's going to be  loads of fun and that's for sure. I just hope that I could share our bonding moments and outings by then, well, that is -- If I have the time. 

Every time I think of my family's homecoming, I smile like a teen having a glimpse of his high school crush. I just can't hide how excited and happy I am to see them once again. I just missed them soooo much! I've been praying for this to happen. And now, it's definitely going to happen.  I always believe that prayer is a very powerful  communication with God. And wishes will come to pass in God's time, only in His time.