How to find the perfect man

Back to basics: spelling.

Wrong spelling ra diay to? Kadugay nako human eskwela. Nawala man gud ako ID. Balik noon ko kinder. Oh well, playtime. Dakop dakop na pud. Wheee!

And that's how curiosity killed the cat! Hihihi. :P

Misty Forever

My weight loss secret revealed

These words come to mind...

forgiveness

acceptance

love

happiness

peace of mind

freedom

the future

guess that's all i really needed.

and oh, the ice cream diet works too. :)

Hmmm... Interesting

"We are living on borrowed time and we need to return it to God with interest. So live an interesting life."

One of the many words of wisdom from Juan-ito

How Technology Slows Us Down

i was wrong diay when i said high tech na c Lord. assumption of the mind na pud. the enemy is using technology against us in so many ways. like each time i get a message from jazey, some text missing pirmi. and when she invited me to join her and the gawad kalinga coordinator for our first meeting, i never got any of her messages, even though she sent it three times to all three numbers i have. or the fact na while i was searching for biblical passages online last weekend, my screen displayed an error--page cannot be displayed. got the trojan virus diay. good thing gi heal dayon sa avg nako after sa full scan. or the fact na daot ang connection sa phone lines when i called my daddy sa hospital. was trying to reach out and wanted to share His good news with daddy unta.

see this is what i've learned from all those blocks. we should not trust human-made things and technology. most of the time it is what the enemy uses to destroy us. the most obvious example is the proliferation of nuclear weapons. what were they made for anyway, d ba?

God made the world simple for a reason. but in our quest to better ourselves and improve our lives, we've lost the essence of His creation. the simplicity and beauty of communing with nature. that's what i've learned from all my walking jaunts. it wasn't an addiction after all, it was His way of reminding me that there's more to life than material things. and it came at a time when i was so caught up in all the problems that collecting material things can bring. i was up to my neck in debt, i coud barely sleep cuz of that problem. i was constantly buying things i didn't need, and that only made matters worse.

so when i finally understood that lesson, i was humbled by the beauty and majesty of the world around us. guess we don't need to improve His creations. Everything He made is already perfect. we're just making things worse by tampering with His project.

let go and let God.

that's my lesson for the day. and i'm no longer afraid to share it with the world.

Magka-abs na jud akong aping ani...

No wonder I love smileys so much.

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That's the law of nature. And there's a reason for that.

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10,080 Minutes, 168 Hours, Seven Days, One Week

I hope that tomorrow and every single day will be just as productive as the past 7 days. The freedom that comes with His love is way better than any of my past guilty pleasures that I can’t help but smile all day and all night. Magka-abs na jud akong aping ani. The good kind of abs. :)

Today I learned the value of temperance and humility. And that the enemy works double time the moment we accept J.C. into our lives. A fierce struggle ensues. But I also witnessed the truth behind the words, “God has already won our battles for us.” He has, and He always will.

On Sunday, I basked in His glory in the Blessed Sacrament, which was how I came to fully understand the true meaning of the phrase “God is love.”

On Saturday I learned the value of letting go and total surrender. I also learned that in order to let go, I must confront my personal darkness, stare it in the face and say, “you shall not win!”

On Friday I said I would never need someone again, not if I could help it. And then I surrendered to the power of music, my first love, even as a child. A few hours later I saw the True Reason for the music in my heart and soul.

On Thursday I put on a brave face and gave the world a glimpse of the real me and the reason why I hide behind walls. And then courage fled so I retreated and crouched behind those walls once more.

On Wednesday I realized what we are all here for. No man or woman is an island. I saw it reflected in other people’s eyes as they reached out for comfort.

On Tuesday I realized I feared love because of the hurt that comes with it. Self-preservation. That is why I stayed in an Alcatraz of my own making for decades.

Trust Him

Trust Him when dark doubts assail thee
Trust Him when thy strength is small,
Trust Him when to simply trust Him
Seems the hardest thing of all

Trust Him, He is ever faithful;
Trust Him for His will is best;
Trust Him, for the heart of Jesus
Is the only place of rest.

Trust Him, then, through doubts and sunshine
All thy cares upon Him cast,
Till the storm of life is over
And the trusting days are past.

I'm Somebody!

I'm Somebody because I'm created
in the image and likeness of God.
God Himself has crowned us with glory and honour.
His glory is seen in us, and our bodies are for His glory.
I'm Somebody because Christ gave Himself for me.

He became human like me.
He leads me to God.
He forgives my sins.

He gives me endurance and inner strength.

I'm Somebody with Special Gifts for service.
The gift of encouragement,
the gift of discipline,
the gift of accepting others,
the gift of forgiving,
the gift of love,
the gift of prayer,
the gift of thankfulness,
and the Source of all gifts lives in me.

I'm Somebody with something to share.
I can share my Lord with friends, and with strangers.
I can share myself through humble service.
I can share myself through unselfish love,
and giving whatever I have.

I'm Somebody with decisions to make.
Decisions determine my destiny.
My decisions affect others.
Some decisions are difficult to make.
Christ will guide my decisions, if I let Him.

I'm somebody with Someone at my side.

God's Spirit will teach me everything, and lead me into all truth.

The First Words I Read When I Turned My PC On...

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear,
I opened my eyes and looked around,
But he did not appear.

He said, "Mom, you've got to listen,
You've got to understand,
God didn't take me from you, mom,
He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that day,
The moment that I died,
He reached down and took my hand,
And pulled me to His side.

He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain.
My body was hurt so badly,
I could never be the same.

My search is really over now,
I've found happiness within,
All the answers to my empty dreams
And all that might have been.

I love you all and miss you so,
And I'll always be nearby.
My body's gone forever,
But my spirit will never die.

And so, you must all go on now,
And live, and understand...
God did not take me from you,
He only took my hand."

- Author Anonymous

Bye bye Mama and Papa. I'll miss you always. But now I know you're in Good Hands.

See you at the bright side.

Yes

I've been singing love song to Jesus the whole time and I wasn't even aware of it. He was singing His love songs too, singing them to me and with me. I was too blinded by fears to know it. But now I see why He brought back music in my life. It was His gentle reminder that He has always been my First Love and our Love Story began way back when I was very young. We have always shown our love and devotion to each other through music. And now that our love affair has finally resumed, it seems like no time has passed. I am still singing to Him, through Him, for Him, in Him and with Him. One in every way possible. Our voices blend in perfect harmony as we sing in unison about the joys He has to offer—His Kingdom, our salvation and the promise of everlasting life. Now I know what I’m here for: To serve Him and share the wonders of His love through our music. I will sing the highest notes for you Oh Lord My God. I will sing your praise. I will sing for Your Glory alone. Thank You for being the music in me. I love you Lord. My answer to your call is one resounding note that I will sing at the top of lungs until that note reaches Our Father in Heaven… YES!

Attachment: mandy moore - only hope.mp3

God Knows (Seriously!)

When you are tired and discouraged
from fruitless effort,

GOD knows how hard you have tried. (Whoa! How could I have ever doubted that?)

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When you've cried so long your
heart is in anguish,

GOD has counted your tears. :(

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If you feel that your life is on hold
and time has passed you by,

GOD is waiting for you. (I thought it was the other way around. So wrong. I'm sorry.)
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When nothing makes sense and you
are confused or frustrated,

GOD has the answer. (Amen)

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If suddenly your outlook is brighter
and you find traces of hope,

GOD has whispered to you. (Glorious!)

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When things are going well and you
have much to be thankful for,

GOD has blessed you. (Thank you, Lord. I am humbled by your endless love.)

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When something joyful happens
and you are filled with awe,

GOD has smiled upon you. :)

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Remember that wherever you are or
whatever you are feeling,

GOD knows! (Yep. He truly does!)

Called into Light (The bright side unveiled)

http://www.ruthshaven.com/christian/calledintolight.html
We’re called from darkness into God’s marvelous light,
To show forth His praises to those without sight -
Spiritually blinded because of sin,
In need of the Master’s touch within.
We rejoice in the salvation of our own soul,
Brought from darkness into His fold;
Then we think of those who’ve never heard
The gospel of Christ and His precious word,
And our heart cries out, "Lord, use me I pray,
To make Your message known today.
May Your light, somehow, shine forth through me
To open blinded eyes that they may see,
And be delivered from the state of darkness and sin,
As they enter Your kingdom of light within.
Just as You cleansed the leper and healed the lame,
When You give spiritual sight the miracle’s the same.
So thank You, Lord, that we’re called into light
By Your miracle working Power that gives us sight".

"Ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you
out of darkness into his marvellous light"
(1 Peter 2:9)

Between You and God

http://www.ruthshaven.com/christian/youandgod.html
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self centred;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you;
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating others could destroy overnight;
Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will be often forgotten;
Do good anyway

Give the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.

By Mother Teresa

Christian Section - He is Always There

http://www.ruthshaven.com/christian/heisalwaysthere.html
We can't foresee the turning of the tide
When problems beset us and tears are cried.
Sometimes life deals from the bottom of the deck
Filling us with worry and leaving us a wreck.
The enemy seeks to devour and destroy,
Using deceptions to eliminate our joy.
While walking through the valley, our heads hung low,
The mountain top seems so high, our footsteps slow.
How many times have we traveled this road
To battle the frustrations of troubles bestowed?
Yet when we come to our darkest hour
God demonstrates His infinite power.
It doesn't matter how bad things might seem,
He always comes through, our faith to redeem.
God will not fail us in our times of pain.
He'll never forsake us, by our side He'll remain.
So when we find ourselves at a total loss
Or when the valley seems too wide to cross,
Just remember you're in His love and care,
Look over your shoulder, He's always there!

Oh, Lord. Your wonders never cease.

Christian Section - Seek and You Shall Find

http://www.ruthshaven.com/christian/seekandfind.html
Just one of those LAL (la lang) moments. Stumbled across this page while searching for a verse. :)

Bookmarked. Enjoy!

The Milo effect, Unveiled

Now I know why Milo is so appealing in my eyes. There's a vulnerability in some of his expressions that tug at my heartstrings and make me wanna comfort him, for no reason at all. A man who's not afraid to show some emotion. As Paris would say, that's hot.

To think he's playing a bad boy in this video and he hasn't even started bulking up for last season's Heroes yet.

No wonder nailad si Hayden, among others. :P

Bye-Bye, Feathers, and December 2008

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Spd_ERMmGDg
Two-words: feather-raising.

Wow! Mariah never ceases to amaze me. She's so gifted and yet so down-to-earth. Wish I could have coffee with her some time, just to see how her mind works. She seems like such a cool person to just chill with. Not afraid to laugh at herself or do silly things like interrupt ryan to quip, "my album drops today" then giggle. Such an entertaining personality. And I'm not just talking about her celebrity persona. So sweet, so nice, so silly, sooo Mimi. Definitely worth staying up late for, just to watch the replay of her fabulous performance on my worn-out tv. Wish I could bring the office Bravia home. :P

And she continues to inspire me. She's really toned now. Her arms and legs make me wanna head out to the gym right now, late as it is. Guess I've been putting it off for far too long. No more excuses. I wanna have muscles like hers. Hihihi. Subtle but obvious at the same time without looking icky.

Hmmm... that (very) lil black dress looks... well, interesting. Yet another item for the constantly growing December 2008 list?

And oh, david archuleta is just so darn cute!!! I wanna adopt him. Hihihi.

Kutaw Milo vs. Kutaw Ulo

Ok. If there’s one thing I learned over the past few months, it’s this—be careful what you say or do, and who you share it with because you never know how they might take it. For all you know, they might not even be that interested in what you have to say… or do. This is a gentle but not so subtle reminder that I’m sending out to myself. In case I fail to internalize the message, feel free to point out the obvious to me. Promise I won’t bite your head off. I’ve already bitten off more than I could chew anyway. Hehe.

Here’s the thing, divulging too much information tends to boomerang at me. Somehow the things I do, say or write come back to haunt me. So, as I was reminded during the past few weeks, nay, months, it’s best to keep your private thoughts private, no matter how much you’re itching to share it with someone or everyone, in my case.

The thing is, I miss sharing my daily entries to my future “might-always-remain-unpublished” novel with the world but if experience has taught me anything, it’s never to trust anyone completely, no matter how good they are to you now. Most people tend to let you down. I’m not being jaded, it’s human nature. We just can’t help it.

So my current practice is: share selected portions with different people and try to keep the innermost thoughts within my innermost circle—meaning, my PC, myself and Him. Who knows, reading this after a few months have passed by might help me too. Kinda like my “big mouth” blog entry last year. Lessons learned need to be documented so I’ve got something to look back on.

This practice has worked wonders for my psyche. The past few weeks, I’ve noticed that I spend less time obsessing about what I should or shouldn’t have said. I’m not saying that I’ve stopped doing that. My big mouth and restless hands just won’t allow me that respite. I still spend hours per month worrying about what I said or wrote. But, as my favorite expression goes, EVS! Hey, at least it’s dwindling to hours per month instead of days, as it used to be at the beginning. Because with each “oops moment” I make, a command is automatically stored in my head to avoid the same scenario in the future. Hey, I’m not perfect, but I’m trying to follow the best example around, if you know Who I mean.

I was about to commit the same mistake again tonight, simply because I’m brimming with joy right now and can hardly hold it in. But something stopped me. Someone said I should wait, think it through and consider the consequence when morning comes.

See, that’s the hard part. I’ve always been comfortable putting my thoughts and feelings into words but somewhere between 1998 and 2007, I lost my favorite outlet. I simply could not write about anything other than what I was required to submit for work. Of course, I’m not gonna blame this on someone else. Not even the Charness in my other life. This was all me.

But ever since the words started pouring in, I couldn’t help but share everything with the world. That was my undoing. People’s reactions only got me more confused than I was initially, and that didn’t help at all.

That’s exactly why I hate playing games, in most aspects of life. Games people play just muddle my head and confuse me. I feel like I’m being manipulated and it irks me to no end. Same reason why I tend to say what comes to mind. Some people call it being tactless, but I’d like to think of it as candor. I know that sometimes it’s unhealthy cuz being impulsive only leads to trouble. But over-thinking also leads to trouble. So I guess it all boils down to balance ei?

See, the thing is, when we say the first thing that pops into our head, it tends to be the most honest answer around. I learned that while I was in school, answering multiple choice questions. Picking my first choice has helped me get the best scores in my exams; same thing with my first public speaking award. Words spoken from the heart are so much easier to articulate than thoughts processed in our head. I experienced that firsthand today. No other details needed.

Guess I’ve been applying the same theory in my sharing method, huh? Problem is, when people start playing games, I’m compelled to retaliate, simply because I’m very competitive, in life and, as I discovered recently, even when it comes to the dreaded L-word. Love oi, not the naughty stuff. I just don’t want anyone to get the upper hand. That’s one of the reasons why Obedience is kinda hard for me to internalize. But that’s a series of journal entries that I’m not yet ready and willing to share.

I’m still hung up on the games adults play though. Why can’t some people just come right out and say what they really mean, instead of sending weird vibes, messages and signals that might take a lifetime to decode? If you must know, this only muddles other people’s head, like me, for instance. Kutaw ang show. May unta milo, ulo pa jud! Way lame, in  English, lame. Picked that meaning up somewhere.

I mean, c’mon, is it really that hard to tell someone you like/don’t like what they’re saying or doing? Oh puhleez! I know I’m probably guilty of the same thing sometimes but like I said, I’m mostly reacting. Pls forgive me for those times that may appear like I’m playing games on purpose. Nasobraan ra cguro kiat kiat. If this is tennis we’re playing, the ball’s no longer in my court, honey(s). :P

And so, instead of posting what really happened over the past few weeks, I’m gonna stick to my initial plan for now. The unveiling of my feathers, er, novel can wait. After all, even if other people might not be that interested, I know Someone who is; the best part is, he’s on call 24/7 with no strings attached and no need to second guess myself. Plus, He will never keep you up at night going over the things He’s doing. Somehow everything He sends my way is so easy to absorb, if only I would focus on His message and stop letting mere mortals waylay me, affecting my every move. Hey, having Him around is the best deal I’ve had in years. He’s available for you too, if you’re interested.

So there, sorry if this post is kinda ambiguous. I’m done sharing every little detail for now. I bet most of you will breathe a sigh of relief, huh? Peace.

No, this isn’t my swan song, I’ll still be posting random thoughts, music, videos and other stuff that strike my fancy or hit that oh-so-annoying chord in my heart. C# man cguro na nga chord. Hehe. EVS!

The dark side is sooo last millennium! See you at the bright side instead?

GB,

M

Nanglimbawt akong feathers?

From touch my body to pluck off my feathers...

Mariah, you're setting one heck of an example. Tsk tsk tsk. Naughty gene in overdrive again. *wink*

Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with NO AIR?

One word--CHAR!!!

Loved the song even before it was released as a single. Add Chris Brown to the equation and sold! And then came the video... wow! Truly intense. I can relate. Char na pud. Last na lang, promise.

Enjoy, lovers! :P

One More Reason to Love Idol...

IDOL GIVES BACK

Celebz using their influence to help disadvantaged kids in dire need. What a fab way to shine the light on the ones who truly matter, the issues that really count.

Moving, touching, inspiring...

I like Maria Shriver's message. Something about not waiting for leaders to spearhead our efforts to help others. One very wise wake-up call.

Lots to do! From my Forward days, Kung dili kita, kinsa man? Kung dili karon, kanus-a pa? Seriously!

Attachment: 14 Mariah Carey - Fly Like A Bird.mp3

NBC Reveals Heroes’ Season 3 Return: In a Word, Big | Heroes: NBC TV Show/Series - News, Episode Reviews, Pictures, and Fan Forum

http://www.heroestheseries.com/nbc-reveals-heroes-season-3-return-in-a-word-big/
Speechless now...

Wow! Can't wait til Sept. 15! (Heroes alert!)

It looks like NBC is very well aware that pulling the plug on Heroes’ Season 2 because of the Writer’s Strike has done great damage to the show among its viewers, because according to the network’s co-chairman, Ben Silverman, NBC plans a pretty major comeback for Heroes, including opening the September 15th Season 3 premiere with what he calls “a massive two-hour Heroes film”. Wow. Massive, huh? Silverman also talked about the scrapping of Heroes: Origins, the proposed Heroes spin-off show that was supposed to bring some big heavy hitters like Kevin Smith and Eli Roth into the Heroes universe.

    “We consciously chose to rest [Heroes] this spring so that [creator] Tim Kring and his team could get ahead of the creative and build up to a massive event–a three-hour Heroes night,” Ben Silverman, co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, said during the network’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on April 2. “On Monday, Sept. 15, we’ll kick off with a Heroes clip show to try to bring back the audience and [then air] a massive two-hour Heroes film.”

    Silverman also explained why the heavily hyped, much-anticipated Heroes: Origins was scrapped. The show was originally conceived to help eliminate Heroes repeats, and directors and writers–including feature-film vets Kevin Smith, Eli Roth and Michael Dougherty–were already lined up before NBC dropped the idea.

    “We were taxing our creative team to do too much around that,” Silverman said. “We wanted 35 Heroes [episodes] and 12 Heroes: Origins, each of which was supposed to be a mini-movie and backdoor pilot. We reached far and challenged our people, and we decided it was better to focus on keeping the Heroes mothership as strong as possible.”

Heroes returns September 15th, 2008 with Season 3.

*Me sooo happy!!! Yay! Three-hour Heroes overload? One word, all I can say is amazing!*

The Secrets to Improving Your Body Image

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/diet-fitness/improving-your-body-image.html?nlcid=ht|04-03-2008|
Sorry, too sleepy to write an epic novel about the 3 kilos I (may have) lost last month that's why I'm posting this link to act as filler. Hope this helps those who would like to help themselves. It appears body image isn't simply about losing weight.

As for me, based on my last count that's 15 kilos shed in 6 months? Unfortunately, our office scale is becoming as fickle-minded as I am. Contagious, ei? On Monday, it said I lost 3 kilos in March then on Tuesday, 2 kilos gone. Wednesday and today it said 3 kilos. Go figure! Hehe. (Hey, that's still multiplied by 2.2 when converted to lbs so I'm grateful.)

Unless the scale makes up its mind tomorrow, I'm gonna have to put off writing that lengthy post. That should give me enough time to think of a clever title. 10 kilos gone is sooo last season.

Tomorrow's plan: walk and think for 2 hours. Yep. No talking involved. :P

Found the best area too--Mactan Air Base. Right next to the office, cool breeze, lots of shade, with interesting sights and people to potentially see along the way, plus a safe path to traverse. Perfect! Scouting for the best bike routes there as well for my future two-wheel drive. *wink*

I'm upping the ante now that I made it past one and a half hours of walking without getting winded. Wish me luck? Anyone who's interested in walking with me, you're more than welcome too. :)

Why the AP isn't perfect

http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20080403/cm_huffpost/094762

"Mariah Carey Surpasses Elvis -- But The Context is Missing

Tom Alderman Wed Apr 2, 10:53 PM ET

The AP runs a story announcing to the world that Mariah Carey has surpassed Elvis for the most sold No. 1 singles on the Billboard Chart, and is now second only to the Beatles in single sales. Big. And statistically correct. But statistics, like everything, should be viewed in context.

Ms. Carey is appropriately humbled. The AP story says Ms. Carey is gratified not only because of her personal success, but what it meant for women and minorities. "That's a completely different era and time. I'm just feeling really happy and grateful," she said.

She certainly is justified feeling grateful but it's less about women and minorities and more about technology and distribution. It was a completely different era. Elvis and the Beatles sold their music in the mostly vinyl 45 & LP era where customers schlepped through city streets and malls to stores called Tower, Rose and Goody. Tower Records doesn't have stores anymore. Rose is gone and Sam Goody has no New York or Chicago location and its only Southern California outlet is in San Diego, California's second largest city.

Ms. Carey's time is the steroidal, digital download era where music is just a 99 cent click away, in-between meetings at the office. Digital downloads have created a tsunamical change in the music business. It's a given that many more record sales will be eclipsed in the download era. Ms. Carey can be proud she is among the first to demonstrate the power of digital sales. But to imply she's in the Elvis and Beatles sales league is like comparing Barry Bonds to Hank Aaron. Billboard might want to accompany Ms. Carey's success with an asterisk.

The AP bears responsibility here. One guess is the Carey PR people were the propellant behind this news story and the AP's Music Writer, Nekesa Mumbi Moody, ran with it without doing what lawyers call due diligence. Reporters are supposed to have well-honed critical thinking skills -- assume nothing, question everything. Where Ms. Mumbi erred is leaving out that all important ingredient in a news story called context. Context is the 'when' part of journalisms road map to Who? What? Why? Where? and WHEN?"

My take on the subject:

Good point. But that won't stop Mimi fans everywhere from celebrating this milestone. After all, in spite of the whole "vinyl vs. digital era" sales difference, she got to the finish line first. So it's still a BIG deal. No one really cares about semantics these days. Well, not most readers anyway. Though I agree that reporters should, nay, NEED to put everything in context

And while we're at it, perhaps we should spend more time reporting about stuff that truly make a difference instead of riffraff like which celeb is dating who and which starlet showed her privates. These days, don't know and don't care anymore, especially about the last part, which is always cringe-worthy. Guess there's another question reporters need to ask before writing about a subject--WHAT FOR?

These days I'm kinda getting tired of the whole celebrity fascination perpetrated by the media. Well, except if it's about Mimi, of course, who will always be my inspiration. Don't wanna argue about this dichotomy, to quote my fave diva. That's just the way I'm programmed.

Congrats M.C.! Hope E=MC2 will generate another errant AP story about one of the album's tracks surpassing the Beatles # 1 hits.

Mimi-isms

"I really can never put myself in the category of people who have not only revolutionized music but also changed the world."

"I want to encourage anyone else out there who feels like maybe they can't overcome an obstacle, I feel like I'm living proof ... never lose your faith," she added. "I'm seriously a grateful individual right now."

-- Mariah Carey comments on her latest career milestone, surpassing the Billboard record set by Elvis thanks to her 18th # 1 single--Touch My Body.

And THAT is why I will always be a loyal Mimi fan. :)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080403/ap_en_mu/music_mariah_carey