Turning Silver

I can't not have a birthday post. With my 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th all documented in this blog, will I let my silver year pass by just like that? This doesn't pass for a birthday post -- it's a wish list. So after more than a month, here we go...

In the past, I've had "normal" birthdays, but there were a handful that stood out -- those that made me feel most loved, most blessed, and most grateful. This year was dubbed as simply the happiest. My happiest birthday yet.

I was happy because of so many things falling into place. I was happy at work and I found added happiness with school that started this year. With the turmoil that I went through early this year, I felt that I finally found my peace. :)

Of course I was also very thankful for my family and friends -- them that make my life worth while. The celebrations were simple and the gatherings were tight, but we still celebrated lasting friendships, fullness of life, and love for each other. During birthdays, I find that I don't just celebrate my birth, but also the bonds I've had with people over the years. It's like saying, thank you for being in my life, because it wouldn't mean anything if you weren't there. And I do. I do thank all of you for being part of who I am. :)

















This year as well, happiness was found in a smile and crinkly eye corners. Although short-lived, I celebrated this happiness fully and I wouldn't take it back if given a choice. I was very happy, and I don't take that away. With a full heart, I look forward to lasting happiness -- one that would surpass this. At least now I know that this kind of happiness is real. :)

Lastly, all credit is given to God. Not only for beautiful sunsets and for saving us on rainy days, but also for being there even when I forget to take a moment to pray. This year has been crazy busy, but I know that God has always been there. He is present in every breath and every step, every sigh and every silent prayer. He has been there from my start 25 years ago til the end. A love story that is truly worth while to tell, one that I wake up to everyday and see unfolding before my eyes. This is my life. This is our love story. And from start to finish, I live it with God.

Salamat sa 25 na taon. Til the very end, Lord. Mahal na mahal kita <3

C'est fini la comédie

I don't understand tad of French - just the usual Lady Marmalade lyrics (which I presume is not a good thing to know). I just chanced upon this song that was performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers at a church in New York. It's so beautiful to listen to. And even if I don't understand the lyrics in French, the English translation is just so beautiful. It's an obvious translation, but the emotions, the feelings, are all there. You can feel it and visualize the story right with the song. :)

C'est fini
C'est fini la comédie
Tout avait commencé
Comme une pièce à succès
Dans le décor tout bleu
D'un théâtre de banlieue
Nous n'étions que nous deux
On s'est aimé longtemps
Au point d'oublier le temps
Qui tout au long des scènes
Transformait les joies en peine
Il a gagné le temps
Il est content
Quand il nous voit chacun de son côté
Comme des étrangers
Nous n'avons plus en commun
Que les mots quotidiens
Le décor n'a pas changé
Mais les acteurs n'ont rien à jouer
Il faut baisser le rideau
C'est fini
C'est fini la comédie
On était bien parti
Eternité garantie
On était seuls au monde
Devant tout l'amour de l'onde
Pas de sens interdits

Il a gagné le temps
Il est content
Quand il nous voit chacun de son côté
Comme des étrangers
Nous n'avons plus en commun
Que les mots quotidiens
Le décor n'a pas changé
Mais les acteurs n'ont rien à jouer
Il faut baisser le rideau
C'est fini
C'est fini la comédie
Tout avait commencé
Comme une pièce à succès
Dans le décor tout bleu
D'un théâtre de banlieue
Nous n'étions que nous deux
C'est fini
C'est fini la comédie


Everything is over,
The comedy is over
Everything began
As a brilliant representation
In blue scenery
Of a suburban theatre
(Where) there was only the two of us

And we loved each other so long
Almost forgetting about time
Which in all our stages
Transformed pleasures into a pain
And time has defeated us
It is glad
To see us, both on different sides
As strangers
Nothing more connects us
Except threadbare words
The scenery has not changed
But the actors have nothing more to play
Time to lower the curtain.

Everything is over
The comedy is over
We part well
(And) Eternity is ours.
We are alone in the world
On waves left our from love
But nothing more remain of our forbidden feelings.

And time has defeated us,
It is glad
To see us, both on different sides
As strangers
Nothing more connects us
Except threadbare words
The scenery has not changed
But the actors have nothing more to play
Time to lower the curtain.

Everything is over
The comedy is over
Everything began
As a brilliant representation
In pink scenery
Of a suburban theatre
(Where) there was only the two of us

Everything is over
The comedy is over...