I’m 19 on the 2012th!

…and I decided to create a midnight ‘thank you’ recording for my birthday.
(21st in the UK, that’s why I commented about the Newcastle-Fulham game lol)
A lot of things I’m so thankful for!! :D
Forgive me for the “British” accent on some parts (fail: it’s my 1st time)~
Just wanna try something new for the year; don’t bash me please! lol
Cheers! xx

2012

Oops, I don’t really know where to start.

Photo by: carmanitamonroe.wordpress.com

I would describe 2011 in two words: tough and challenging. I couldn’t even list down every single one because they are just numerous, but most of them definitely taught me how to cope up with such difficult situations, and overcome them. Some of the greatest challenges I/we had in 2011:

  1. Global Recession
  2. My dad resigned from his job in Saudi Arabia. Unemployed for 7 months
  3. Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
  4. My first and toughest experience as a trainee during my internship
  5. Savings and bankruptcy (of my account)
  6. First ever failed subject in the University (dude, I’m afraid to be delayed)
  7. Struggles in petition class (due to the failed subject)
  8. Love life challenges (1st guy I fell head over heels in college, it’s now a real good-bye)

The events were, of course, much more than that! But these ones are just the toughest… And in these days, despite of the sorrow and difficulty, God’s grace was ever present. I/we really felt His love blossoming through during these days. But I learned a great thing from these 2011 happenings: A problem always has a solution and no problem lasts long. I realized during my pondering days that in the end, these problems were overcame.

  1. Everybody’s restarting their businesses once again, people getting employed on other countries
  2. Dad finally got a job last September in China
  3. Japanese people little by little trying to restore their lives, and are living normally and happily each day ’til now. Enduring still even every tiny earthquakes. I believe their faith got stronger.
  4. Finally ended the internship peacefully (even if they didn’t give my income)
  5. Slowly regaining my savings :>
  6. Successfully got our petition class for the failed subject! (BONUS: The professor was so great at teaching I understood everything I haven’t the 1st time I took it. The Lord wanted me to graduate on time! :D )
  7. Finally moved-on… and met international friends! :)

I am so glad that I even got more devoted to the Lord this 2011. Really, there’s always a rainbow after the rain. I am thankful for all these memories shared and made, plus all the new experiences I had on 2011.

THANK YOU 2011, WELCOME NEW YEAR 2012!
THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH US. Have a blessed year everyone! :)

And the journey continues…

P.S. I studied Bisaya during 2011, and I’m done with it… This 2012, I am going beyond my boundaries. I will be studying German! Also, I am graduating this year! :D

P.P.S. Don’t be afraid if it’s really the end of the world this year. Live life. Seek God, and He will find you!

Epic Detour

It’s a long, long journey.

Been on a tremendous trip this year;
it’s almost a catastrophe.
I’ve boarded a train
that has traveled through crossroads…

Are you just another station that I’m going to pass by?
Or going to pass into?
Is this the vision I kept on dreaming?
God only knows —
Even how grateful I am to cross your path.

I’m ready for an epic detour.
Be my guide,
until I reach the intended destination.

Secret Base ~君がくれたもの~

I have made a cover of the song “Secret Base ~君がくれたもの~” by ZONE last week. There are so many songs I’ve wanted to make a cover of, but I chose to create this one because of the memory it has in it. Somehow, the song is related to a point in my life at the university. I am not that familiar with the song actually, but it took me just a few hours to be able to memorize the rhythm and all. All the voices used in this cover, plus the guitar playing, are all by yours truly.

I don’t consider myself as a good singer, but I put my heart in every cover I do.
Enjoy!

Translated Lyrics (from YouTube)

 

I won’t forget the end of summer with you
Dreams for the future, great hopes
I believe we’ll meet again in August, ten years from now
The best memories…

 

That fleeting instant when we met at the crossroads on the way home
You called out to me, “Let’s walk home together”
I was embarrassed, hiding my face with my bag
But the truth is I was really happy

 

Ah, the fireworks bloom beautifully in the sky; it’s a little sad
Ah, the wind flows along with time

 

So happy, so fun
We had so many adventures in our secret base

 

I won’t forget the end of summer with you
Dreams for the future, great hopes
I believe we’ll meet again in August, ten years from now

 

I knew that til the end you shouted from your heart, “Thank you”
Holding back tears to say “goodbye” with a smile
It’s sad, the best memories…

 

Ah, summer vacation will be over soon
Ah, the sun and moon are being friendly

 

So sad, so lonely
We fought a lot too, in our secret base

 

I knew that til the end you shouted from your heart, “Thank you”
Holding back tears to say “goodbye” with a smile
It’s sad, the best memories…

 

There was nothing to do about the sudden change of schools
I’ll write and call
Please don’t forget about me
Forever in our secret base

 

We talked and talked at the end of summer
Watching the sunset, then watching the stars
I’ll never forget the tears that ran down your cheeks
Til the end
You waved to me
I know I won’t forget it
So just like this
Forever in a dream…

 

I won’t forget the end of summer with you
Dreams for the future, great hopes
I believe we’ll meet again
In August, ten years from now

 

I knew that til the end
You shouted from your heart, “Thank you”
Holding back tears to say goodbye with a smile
It’s sad, the best memories…
The best memories…

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