PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK

Music is a big part of my life. No, I am not a talented musician, can't play any instrument, can't sing. But I really love music. It perks me up, it depresses me, it makes me dance, it makes me sleep, it helps me cope. I would like to share my life's soundtracks:


LIFE IN GENERAL:



1. UNWRITTEN by Natasha Bedingfield - this is my life's anthem. Everytime I feel like I've messed up or my life is going nowhere, I sing this song from memory. My favorite lines:

          "I break traditions, sometimes my tries are outside the line."

          "Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten."

2. HAND IN MY POCKET by Alanis Morissette - every 90's teenager has one Alanis anthem, I'm sure. I love the contrasts in this song and I can relate to the lyrics a lot.

Favorite lines:

         "And what it all boils down to / is that no one's really got it figured out just yet"

 3. INDEPENDENT WOMEN by Destiny's Child - every time I listen to this song, I feel empowered. Like, I can do anything. It makes me want to buy a car and a house, just so I could complete the checklist of someone independent. 

Favorite lines:

         "The car I'm driving (I bought it), the shoes I'm wearing (I bought it), the house I live in (I bought it),  coz I depend on me."

SPECIFIC INSTANCES:

1. SURVIVOR by Destiny's Child - When I first came to Palau, I messed up, as in big time. I was expecting to use my return ticket by the end of my first month. When I realized they were not going to fire me, I still have to deal with the aftermath of the event. I kept listening to this song and it reassured me that I would be able to make it.

Favorite lines:

        "I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it, I'm not gonna stop, Imma work harder"

2. LITTLE WONDERS by Rob Thomas - this is a soundtrack of the movie, "Meet the Robinsons". I was very depressed during this time, I did not know if I would ever be able to get back on my feet again. Another career-related event.

Favorite lines:

   

        "Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder / don't you know the hardest part is over"

3. I DON'T WANT YOU TO GO by Lani Hall - after a break up, I could not cry and I really wanted to cry for closure. I had to listen to this song for a whole day for me to feel really depressed until I cried. LOL ...it's weird, I know, most girls would need help to stop crying, I could not even START! 

Favorite line:

       "When from the start maybe we were trying too hard"

ON THE MATTERS OF LOVE:

1. MISS INDEPENDENT by Neyo - I find this song really romantic because this was my issue before.  I CAN'T be clingy or needy no matter how I try. 

   

        "She's got her own thing, that's why I love her"

2. WHEREVER YOU ARE  by Southborder - ok, this is the most sappy and mushy song ever but I'm still a girl. Yes, this is embarrassing to admit but still.

        "Hoping to find its way to you wherever you are"

3. PANALANGIN by Apo Hiking Society - just because. The whole song is so simple yet it is everyone's wish.

        "Panalangin ko sa habang buhay / makapiling ka, makasama ka, yan ang panalangin ko"

FAMILY MEMORIES:

1. BULAKLAK by Viva Hotbabes - we are a family of pastors but during family reunions (when my grandpa was still alive *sniff sniff*) there would ALWAYS be a videoke machine. Imagine them dancing to this song. Hilarity ensues.

2. THIS GUY'S INLOVE WITH YOU PARE by Parokya ni Edgar / BABAE PO AKO by Tuesday Vargas - when they hear these songs playing, they know I have the mic. More hilarity.

3. BUTTERCUP by The Foundations - my cousin's (ate sing) national anthem. LOL. everyone knows it's her signature song.

ON FAITH

1. WOULD YOU LOVE JESUS MORE by Craig and Dean Phillips - I like this song because that is what my goal is, that every person I encounter would love and know Jesus more.

      "But if all I've done in the time we've shared is turn your eyes on me / Then I've failed in what I've been called to do/ There's someone else I want you to see"

2. HE WHO BEGAN A GOOD WORK by Steve Green - a very hopeful song.

      "He who started the work will be able to complete it in you"

3. IN THE HEART OF JESUS from the hymns - everytime I feel disappointed or frustrated, I try to remember this song.

      "In the heart of Jesus, there is love for you / Why should you be lonely /Why for friendship sigh / When the heart of Jesus has a full supply"

See what music does to me? yup, makes me more insane.

LIFE WITHOUT MUSIC IS NOT LIFE AT ALL.