very easy banana cake, my favorite!

ever since i was a kid, banana cake / cupcake is my favorite. i remember we had a neighbor who bakes this delicious cake. my mama would order trays of banana cup cakes for me. duh! no wonder i had a hard time dieting ... they just spoiled me with all my favorite foods! 

it took time for me finally decide to learn how to bake this cake, but its better late than never. a friend of mine gave this very easy recipe ... i love it, my friends love it, try it and you'll love it too! 

Day 90: A slow and relaxing song

Inseparable 

By Natalie Cole 

The song was released in 1975 the second number 1 single of R&B singer Natalie Cole on the Hot Soul Singles Chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.  

This song is also dedicated to a person whom I have considered her and her family as my family here in KSA. We may not be able to get together lately and as often as before but your family is always in my heart and prayers. Thanks Ate Analyn and enjoy listening to the song with Kuya Boy.... I miss you Justin and Vince! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/INSEPARABLE

Day 89: A good song from the 2000's

I WANNA BE WITH YOU

by Mandy Moore

The song I Wanna Be With You was released in May 2000. It reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200 which sold closed to 1,000,000 copies and was a certified gold in the U.S. The song is also included on the soundtrack of the movie CENTER STAGE. 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/I WANNA BE WITH YOU

#justhack #msn8 #ampm 

Day 88: I dedicate this song to a friend of mine (who is that friend?)

How Did You Know 

By Chiqui Pineda 

It is when suddenly in your lowest moment, somebody comes along. Started as friends, confidant and slowly longs for each other's company, which both didn't expect that it's growing bit by bit. Both are happy amidst the chaos around them, but not letting it step in their ways. Where will this lead to? Nobody knows yet ....

I dedicate this song to a friend ... who is that? rather not disclose ... ^_^ 

enjoy listening, click the link! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/HOW DID YOU KNOW

I remember so well

The day that you came into my life

You asked for my name, 

You had the most beautiful smile 

My life started to change

I'd wake up each day feeling alright

with you right by my side 

Makes me feel things will work out just fine 

How did you know 

I needed someone like you in my life 

That there's an empty space in my heart

You came at the right time in my life 

I'll never forget

How you brought the sun to shine in my life 

And took all the worries and fears that I had 

I guess what I'm really trying to say 

It's not everyday that someone like you comes my way

No words can express how much ... i love you

Day 87: A song by an artist beginning with the letter "i"

Out Here On My Own 

Irene Cara 

Irene Cara is an American singer and actress. She became famous for her role in the 1980 film  Fame, earning her a Golden Globe nomination, and her recording of the song "Fame" became and international hit. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance ... What a Feeling, which also became an international hit." 

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The 1980 hit movie Fame catapulted Irene Cara to stardom. Cara was originally cast as a dancer, and when production heard her voice they re-wrote the role of Coco Hernandez. As Coco Hernandez, she sang both the title song "Fame" and the film's other single "Out Here on My Own." These songs helped make the film's soundtrack a chart-topping, multi-platinum album. Further history was made when at the Academy Awards that year: It was the first time two songs from the same film were nominated in the same category and both sung by the same artist. Thus, Cara had the opportunity to be one of the few singers to perform more than one song at the Oscar ceremony. "Fame." written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, won the award that year. Cara earned Grammy nominations in 1980 for Best New Female Artist and Best New Pop Artist, as well as a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical. Billboard Magazine named her Top New Single Artist, while Cashbox Magazine awarded her both Most Promising Female Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist. www.wikipedia.org 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/OUT HERE ON MY OWN

Day 86: A song to listen to whilst looking up at the stars

Promise Me 

By Beverly Craven 

Promises ... are made to be broken, an old saying that has stuck to my mind till now. I have been promised a lot that was broken. For a long time I never believed when one says PROMISE, it's because I hate to be disappointed if it will not happen. If you tell me PROMISE, just make sure that it will be done. Because when I PROMISE I know for myself that I can do it and I will do it no matter what hindrances it may encounter. 

Others may say not to close the doors for others, for there is no assurance yet of what's going on in our world, but this I can promise ... I will save this love until the time that we are waiting for. 

Day 85: A song that touched your heart today

Still

By Hillsong 

Do not be afraid for any troubles that you encounter in life, just trust in God and He will protect you. 

God is Great.... I LIKE! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/STILL

Hide me now

Under Your wings

Cover me

Within Your might hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar

I will soar with You above the storm

Father you are King over the flood

I will be still and know You are God

Find rest my soul 

In Christ alone

Know His power

In quietness and trust

When the oceans rise and thunders roar

I will soar with You above the storm

Father You are King over the flood

I will be still and know You are God

Day 84 : A song that reminds you of a friend who lives very far away

Everyday 

by Agot Isidro 

source www.osdtop.com

Long Distance relationship can sometimes be very hard, especially for those who are just starting.  It is advised by some of our elders not to pursue this kind of relationship as it entails a lot of hindrances if not managed very well.  Physical presence is important, they say that it is still different when you are able to hold hands, kiss, and hug and feel human warmth of your loved one. But what if you are in this LDR situation what do you need to do?




Well, I am not an expert adviser but gathering information from others and what I do think is needed here are some important tips that I feel is required.

  1. Strongly build your trust. Well I guess in any other relationship, TRUST should be there.  You may have experienced  loss of trust from your previous relationship, but always remember not to associate your current partner from your past. People are not the same, and I guess we should trust a person until you are given a reason not to. Along with that, one should also be HONEST! 

  2. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Respect to one another should be given and value the whole being of each other and accept differences. Like what I always say, if you love the person you should love his/her imperfections, for these are the hardest to accept and when you are able to live with that, well that is true love ^_^.

 3. STOP-LOOK-LISTEN  Place extreme importance on COMMUNICATION. This is very important in any relationship, but it is much more in a Long Distance Relationship. Well, it is for me! I would love to be talking if not every single minute (which of course I know it is impossible), but for at least every single day. Daily communication would update on what’s going on in each other’s lives during the day or would be able to talk things that have not discussed or just simply have a laugh and have fun chit-chating. Gone are the days that you record your messages in a cassette recorder, snail mails, telegrams… we are in the new age, where faster means of communication are available such as E-mail, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and a lot more applications. Not only that, you can also readily access it in your hand held mobile phones. GRAND!!! Isn’t it?!!? So there is no excuse not to communicate at all!

  4. EXPRESS YOURSELF!  Be more expressive on how you feel towards your partner. Remember, you are not able to physically hug your partner. So, words are really important. Comforting and assuring words needs to be heard, such as “I love you”, “I miss you” and let your partner know that you are committed to make your LDR work!

   5. Be creative! Online dating can happen! 

Well, I guess that is all I know and I can share. I am sure many of you would have one or two more advise. Just feel free to share it!


Oh by the way, here’s a song that I think would be suitable for couples that are in a Long Distance Relationship…. Enjoy and just click the link! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/EVERYDAY

Day 83:A song for a loving mood

You 

By Basil Valdez

In 1970, Basil Valdez started his singing career as a folk singer and was later on became part of the Circus Band in 1972. He became popular in singing movie theme songs in the 80's such as "Paano Ba ang Mangarap (How to Dream)" and "Muling Buksan ang Puso (Open your heart once more)". In 1990 he realized his gift as a "healer" which was given guidance by his Jesuit friends. 

The lyrics depicts that during your lowest moments, there's a person sent to you to make you feel good and help you pick up the broken pieces of you. 


enjoy and click the link! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/YOU

You give me hope
The strength, the will to keep on

No one else can make me feel this way

And only you

Can bring out all the best I can do;

I believe you turn the tide

And make me feel real good inside.

You pushed me up

When I'm about to give up;

You're on my side when no one seems to listen

And if you go,

You know the tears can't help but show

You'll break this heart and tear it apart;

Then suddenly the madness starts

It's your smile,

Your face, your lips that I miss,

Those sweet little eyes that stare at me

And make me say,

I'm with you through all the way.

'Cause it's you

Who fills the emptiness in me;

It changes ev'rything, you see,

When I know I've got you with me

You pushed me up

When I'm about to give up;

You're on my side when no one seems to listen

And if you go,

You know the tears can't help but show

You'll break this heart and tear it apart;

Then suddenly the madness starts

It's your smile,

Your face, your lips that I miss,

Those sweet little eyes that stare at me

And make me say,

I'm with you through all the way.

'Cause it's you

Who fills the emptiness in me;

It changes ev'rything, you see,

When I know I've got you with me.

It's your smile,

Your face, your lips that I miss,

Those sweet little eyes that stare at me

And make me say,

I'm with you through all the way.

'Cause it's you

Who fills the emptiness in me;

It changes ev'rything, you see,

When I know I've got you with me.

Day 82: A song from the 60's

Moon River 

by Audrey Hepburn 

source: http://www.julianachow.com

"Moon River" is a song composed by Johnny mercer (lyrics) and Henry Mancini (music) in 1961, for whom it won that year's Academy Award for Best Original Song. It was originally sung in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's by Audrey Hepburn, although it has been covered by many other artists. The song also won the 1962 Grammy Award for Record of the Year. source: www.wikipedia.org

This is for my Papa ... every time I hear this song I remember him ... I love you Papa! 

enjoy and click the link! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/MOON RIVER

Day 81: A Bossa Nova Song

One Note Samba 

"Samba de Uma Nota Só" ("One Note Samba") is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim with Portuguese lyrics by Newton Mendonca. The English were written by Jobim. The song title refer to the main melody line, which at first consists of a long series of notes of a singly tone played in a bossa nova rhythm. The well-known song first reached a wide audience on the Gramy-winning bossa nova LP Jazz Samba (Getz/Byrd?Jobim), which reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200in 1963. Another well-know release is the Sergio Mendes-Brasil '66 version, in medley with "Spanish Flea" source: www.wikipedia.org

enjoy and click the link! 

http://soundcloud.com/ohmigoodness2/ONE NOTE SAMBA