An Unexpected Chill

It's been raining for the past 2 days. There were reports of landslides somewhere outside the city. The weather forecast for the next 4 days is lightning storms and rain showers. This is quite unexpected given that it's right smack in the middle of summer. El Nino, at that. Mother Nature is quite confused.

I'm hoping the sun will make an appearance tomorrow and gladly grace us with its presence. However, we are loving the unexpected chill this weather is giving us. As the fog blankets the mountain and the breeze moves the trees, it's a refreshing break from the summer heat.

Dylan's guests have arrived safely, the party has pretty much begun and this weekend should be nothing but exciting and fun. Dylan's in love with his God sister and is looking forward to celebrating his 6th birthday tomorrow.

Apollo, hear our plea.

“I am, as I’ve said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.”
— Billy Joel

Arbitrary Mind Picks #57

1. The apartment is clean just in time for the arrival of Dylan's guests tomorrow.

2. He pooped out the marble he swallowed last Saturday (by the way).

3. It rained all afternoon and Baguio is back to its nice and chilly climate.
It's a bit odd for it to be raining in the middle of summer... and i'm hoping the sun is out for the party on Saturday.

4. I've re-rediscovered my love for my music. That's right, i've discovered it again, once again. I go through this music phase and then i get caught up in the quiet. I'm happy to report that music has once again fascinated me... and it's such a great feeling.

5. Looking forward to the vacation in a few weeks. How i miss sleeping in...

“Passion. It lies in all of us. Sleeping … waiting … and though unwanted, unbidden, it will stir … open its jaws and howl. It speaks to us … guides us. Passion rules us all. And we obey. What other choice do we have? Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love … the clarity of hatred … the ecstasy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bear. If we could live without passion, maybe we’d know some kind of peace. But we would be hollow. Empty rooms, shuttered and dank. Without passion, we’d be truly dead.”

— Joss Whedon

“Because the best love song is written with a broken heart”

— Carpenters

“I can’t justify looking for someone else to love knowing you exist. If I was surrounded by everyone in the world, I’d still be lonely without you right in front of me.
No matter where I’m at or who I’m with, I will only ever need you.”

~Boy Meets Love

Simplicity is Key

For some reason, it totally caught my attention.
Simple, yet straight to the point. I like it.

Me: You're not a baby anymore! You're turning 6 years old!
Dylan: I'm not old...

“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

— Jane Austen

I miss/love the 90's.

Cover Girl

by: ~gartier
on 1000 covers.
Rock-N-Doll Series '09

“After all these years, I am still involved in the process of self-discovery. It’s better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe. Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.”
— Sophia Loren

Arbitrary Mind Picks #56

1. I've said it before, i'll say it again- I am so happy i live here!!!

2. My tan is fading and it's fading quick.

3. This apartment needs to be spic and span for this weekend's festivities. Why i'm still sitting on my couch typing this out is beyond me.

4. Those cars that blast out music of Election Candidates' Jingles are enough for me to think- "Just because of that, i seriously wouldn't vote for you..."
On that note- for some reason, there's something about the upcoming elections that makes me feel a tad nervous.

5. My feet were firmly planted on the ground just a few hours ago... and all of a sudden i was shook off balance. Figuratively speaking. There are days i just don't know what my ideals are and i begin to battle myself on my own beliefs. Yes, it appears to be "one of them days".