Studio Sessions #2: Call Me Maybe - Us

So this song actually became (and still is) a phenomenal song, being very catchy and then used in quite a few gags, jokes and now even, a campaign jingle soundtrack.

But this version, it's been given a "The Lumineers" or "Mumford & Sons" sound/feel to it, and I like it. Enjoy!

Lip care

So lately, I'm more into taking care of my skin. With that being said, I buy more things for my lips than other facial care. Next I would probably get facial wash.

First I got Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm Menthol with SPF 20. They also Baby Lip Balm Berry and Cherry flavors, but since I have a Lip Balm #1 Mango from Kiehl's already, Menthol was the obvious (different) choice for me.

Oh and today, finally I found a place where they sell Carmex here in the Philippines! It's First Aid in Greenbelt 3, or PCX. I don't know if they have it in other branches of PCX though. I thought I'd have to get it from London, but this is actually cheaper in conversion from Pounds (£), which is a good thing. It's 109. 75 Pesos here, and it cost about £2.69 from Boots in London.

I got the Classic Carmex and looking forward to using it as an alternative to the other ones I have.

The cold winter in London and heat of Summer in the Philippines gets my lips dry every now and then,  and I don't like that. Here's so long to dry chapped lips!

Birthday Wishlist

For my birthday this year, here's my wishlist which I will keep updating until November.

1. Toms (shoes)

2. Polaroid camera

3. Casio G-shock/Baby G (watch)

4. Canon lens




5. Keds (shoes)

6. Kiehl's

7. MAC Archie's Girls Collection (make-up)

8. Speculoos Cookie Butter supply (Crunchy or smooth is fine!)

9. Smucker's Goober Grape supply

10. Kenneth Cole (watch)

11. AirWalk (shoes)

12. Leica Camera AG

Looking forward to a great birthday! (claiming it now! 21 Mar 2013)

What matters most is that those closest to me remember and greet me. I would prefer any personalised gift, because it's more thought through than this list. Being able to spend it with loved ones would be just perfect, especially one person I'm waiting to come home. That would be the best birthday gift ever.

Anna and the King (movie)

You've heard the story before. Maybe you've watched the movie (or the musical), The King and I.

The timeline and historical detail may not be as accurate as it should be, but storywise, beautiful.

So let me just say this about Anna and the King.

1. Jodie Foster as Anna Leonowens - she's real beautiful.

2. Chow Yun Fat as King Mongkut - the look of love he has, I melt. I really wanted him to kiss her.

3. Young Tom Felton as Louis Leonowens - I didn't realise it was him until I watched again recently.

4. How Can I Not Love You sung by Joy Enriquez, during the last dance between Anna and the King - Everytime I see the last scene, it always brings tears to me. It's so heartbreakingly beautiful. It gets me everytime because I can understand how they feel - to love someone so much, to know you'll be happiest with them and not be able to actually be with them. Yes, I know that feeling pretty well.

I would watch it everytime it's on tv. Again, I really wanted him to kiss her so bad. I think I would cry if he did.

Soundtrack:

I recommend everyone watch this - 

Cannot touch, cannot hold, cannot be together 

Cannot love, cannot kiss, cannot love each other 

Must be strong and we must let go 

Cannot say what our hearts must know 

How can I not love you 

What do I tell my heart 

When do I not want you here in my arms 

How does one walks away 

From all of the memories 

How do I not miss you when you are gone 

Cannot dream, cannot share sweet and tender moments 

Cannot feel how we feel, must pretend it’s over 

Must be brave and we must go on, must not say 

What we’ve known all along 

How can I not love you 

What do I tell my heart 

When do I not want you here in my arms 

How does one walks away 

From all of the memories 

How do I not miss you when you are gone 

How can I not love you 

Must be brave and we must be strong 

Cannot say what we’ve known all along 

How can I not love you 

What do I tell my heart 

When do I not want you here in my arms 

How does one walks away 

From all of the memories 

How do I not miss you when you are gone 

How can I not love you 

When you are gone

Quotable quotes:

"I would like to know why… if science can unravel something as beautiful as music… Why it cannot posit a solution for a schoolteacher and a king. - Anna Leonowens

"Most people do not see the world as it is. They see it as they are."  - Margaret Landon

“I can see it in your eyes. Something awful has happened.” - Anna Leonowens

“If love was a choice, who would choose such exquisite pain? - Tuptim

“Until now, Madame Leonowens, I did not understand supposition, man can be satisfied with only one woman.” - Kung Mungkut

"When a woman who has much to say says nothing, her silence can be deafening." - King Mongkut

"It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments. Most often they are over before they start although they cast a light on the future and make the person who originated them unforgettable.” - King Chulalongkorn

Update in progress

Hey guys! I'm back-dating some posts. So watch out for new blog posts with dates in 2012 and early 2013. Nonetheless, still continue reading and check out for new posts everyday!