Sometimes, it could be tiresome being strong for everyone
else in your life when you just want to put down your shield, untie your cape
and remove your helmet and let somebody else be your hero for once.
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The Right Man
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pinterest,
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Location:
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Romance in the Filipino Language
Filipino holds so many lyrical words which when translated to English, loses its magic, its intensity.
Let me illustrate it with one of my favorite Original Pilipino Music (OPM) songs which also happens to be the title soundtrack of one of my favorite Filipino movie: Sinasamba Kita.
Below is the partial lyrics of the song, originally written by Mr. Rey Valera and sung by Sharon Cuneta.
Kung kasalanan man sa Diyos ang sambahin kita
Marahil ay mauunawaan Niya ang tulad ko
na labis na nagmahal sa 'yo
Masisisi Niya ba ako sinta?
Sinasamba kita...
And here's the English translation:
If it's a sin to God to worship you
Maybe He'll understand someone like me
Who has loved you so dearly
Could He blame me?
I worship you
Dunno about you but I find the Filipino version much more passionate. Just juxtapose "sinasamba" with "worship". The first exquisitely expresses the context by which it was used in the movie: the all-consuming obsession between four people where they end up either destroyed or liberated. The second...well, it sounds too religious for me which is a world away from romance.
As a huge fan of Filipino classic movies (both from the 50's and the 80s), I really hope that the new generation would get to know and love the beauty of our mother tongue and preserve our rich Filipino heritage.
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Filipino,
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Rey Valera,
Sharon Cuneta,
Sinasamba Kita
Location:
Philippines
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Singing through Handwriting
"It's time to say goodbye
To turning tables..."
Adele, my muse finishes the song with such intensity, I feel the usual tug in my chest reminding me of my lifelong unrequited love for singing.
Suddenly, I hear a soft yet soulful message which, in my heart, could only come from Him:
Labels:
adele,
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cursive penmanship,
dress up your handwriting,
handwriting,
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handwritten quotes,
penmanship,
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u2
Location:
Philippines
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
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