What We Need To Focus On Lent: My Sweet Lord By George Harrison

Although it's now summer and everyone is breaking out their swim gear and party essentials, let's not forget that today is Maundy Thursday which is the high point of Holy Week. At this time, let's not forget to reflect on the Good Lord's teachings and sacrifice. Now I'm no angel or saint, but I have to admit there are times when we should do a little sacrifice and reflect on reflect on the last days of our Lord Jesus Christ here on earth. It won't hurt to renew our faith during these very sacred days. Whenever the Holy Week kicks off, I feel like listening to the song "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison.

Nobody's perfect but there are times when we do want to have some time with the Big Guy and this is the perfect period for it. Though I'm not that deeply in the faith, I feel that during this time, there's a need for everything to stop and reflect and meditate. Even when you're on your favorite vacation spot, it doesn't hurt to pause a bit and pray or visit a church for a while. Although I still admit that I do make a lot of mistakes and have had doubts every now and then, I admit there are times when going to Church does me good. There was a time when I did lose my faith and I don't want that to happen again.

I have nothing against people who want to go on vacation during this sacred week. Just remember to give the Man His due by setting even a little time with him. I don't want to sound like a preacher or a self-righteous lout, but these days, a lot of people tend to forget about that. Sure go ahead and have some fun because we all deserve some Rn'R this summer. Just don't forget what the Big Guy did for us.

A More Sober Summer Mood: Summertime By Janis Joplin

Right now, everybody is in an upbeat mood because everyone's punched out and it's off to your favorite getaway for the summer. The vacation leaves' have been approved and filed and the party begins. Right now, I'm in a more sober mood, mainly because tomorrow is the high point of the Lenten season. A lot of times when that time comes up in the summer, I tend to be more reflective and though I'm not deeply religious like my parents, there's something about this period where there is a need to pause look inward. Everytime I do that, memories and images from the past would start to flash through my head. One song that brings the past in my head is Janis Joplin's song "Summertime".

This is one of those songs that you have to listen to by yourself and whether yourfield or by the seashore, the intensity of songs emotion really get to you. A little booze or some herbs really put your emotions at ease when the memories tend to overwhelm you when listening to this song. You're gonna need it when the emotions from those memories start to get to you. When they come alive only to disappear again, it really hurts. All your left with is that empty, lomging feeling of what could have been while the past just blows away with the cool summer wind.

A lot of times, I find myself looking back at the past during the summer. This happens when I need to just sit down and take stock of things. In short, some chillout time. When the summerwind comes blowing, it really awakens alot of intense memories of good and bad times that left a mark on me. Atleast, I there was some good even during the bad times which is just as well in the summertime.

Janis Joplin-Summertime
by revolution2

Vacation Time's Here: Vacation By The Go-Gos

As I have blogged earlier, I just came back from a training seminar held at Puerto Galera. Since there were a lot of changes that happened this year, I felt that I should since it's about keeping the team together. Although I've said many times that I'm no fan of the beach, I didn't want to let my officemates down and thought it would be a learning experience for me. Besides, I didn't want to dampen my friends' excitement about the trip because aside from getting to know each other better, it's a chance to leave all that office baggage behind. Thinking about what happened reminds me of the Go-Gos' song "Vacation".

I had to admit that I was making an early Lenten sacrifice, since I never liked the beach, let alone, walking around in swimming trunks for all to see. I felt like Dexter Morgan in the episode where they were all dancing and he felt very uncomfortable. Yet when I saw the smiles and heard the laughter of my co-workers, I couldn't let them down. Somehow I manage to just stay ashore watch them splash about the salty water. Oh well, atleast there was alot of booze and that was enough for me.

In the end, I manage to live through it and although I didn't swim, I was able to do my part during the seminar and that was enough. When I came home, I was beat and slept the rest of day off. I guess the important part is that I did my share though I don't know what the next seminar will bring. Oh well atleast my friends enjoyed themselves and that is what's important. It's the closest thing to a vacation that we'll ever get.

Go-Go's - Vacation
by jpdc11

Time For Some Sun: Mexico By Firefall

Well summer is already here and stepping out of an airconditioned room means you're toast. Once again I reiterate that I'm not a sun person and that's ironic being born in a tropical climate and the only I liked about summer back then was that it was vacation time. Yet as I blog, a lot of people are now heading out to the beach and getting themselves some sun and partying themselves away. A lot of people have already left town and are now living it up mostly at the beaches either at Puerto Galera or preferably at Boracay. When I think people heading to the beach after the holiday cold, the song "Mexico" by Firefall comes to mind.

Although I pefer the cold weather, I can understand why people are crazy about the beach. With all the water, good food, booze, other parapharnalia and of course the girls. It's the only place where you get and wet at the same time and if you're lucky, meet some interesting people along the way. If you're in an introverted mood, a walk in the shore with some fine herbs and booze will do you good. That part about beaches, I do like.

Well, whether you go to the beach or head to Baguio or Antipolo, just be careful while you'e out there. Live it up while you still can. Just remember to keep your head on your shoulders no matter how wild things get. The whole point is to relax and enjoy yourself. So order that pinacolada, meet those senoritas and throw those worries away because it's summer.

It's Summer!!!: The Heat Is On By Glenn Frey

As I said a while back, I've returned from a training seminar in Puerto Galera where all my co-workers swam till they dropped. When you're in one of the best beaches in the country at the onset of summer, it's time to break out the trunks and sunbloc. Even when we made our way home, the highway was filled with vehicles obviously going to the beach and some of my friends talked about going back after getting their productivity pay. It's always like that when the temperature rises and the holidays from work drive people to take a splash. One of the songs that best describes this craze is "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey.

This was a soundtrack from the first Beverly Hills Cop movie which is still the best. Whenever I hear this song, the things that comes to mind are swimsuit clad girls and the usual family outing to beat the heat. I'm not surprised if a lot of people have already filed their vacation leave ahead to make sure it's all systems go for the summer. Others manage to squeeze a little r n'r to fit their busy work schedules. Either way, F-U-N is on the mind of every individual as they make the most out the time that they have in the sun and shore.

I guess I outgrew my infatuation with the beach a long time ago. Still, it's good to see people enjoy themselves in the shore doing anything from swimming, beach volleyball, surfing, banana boat riding and trying to pick people up. Well, for those who are either making their way or are now enjoying themselves, make the best of it. Just be careful while you're there and remember the whole point is to enjoy the season. Paty up for the heat is on!!!

Glen frey - The heat is on
by gonta99

Time To Shine This Summer: Find A Place In The Sun By Pablo Cruise

Well classes are over and that means the heat is on because summer is now upon us. As I was driving back home I noticed that all the expressways are packed with cars loaded with families and luggage. No doubt, many of them are headed for the beach to soak up some sun and sea water. Now as I have said many times, I'm not a beach person and being a Filipino, I know that's quite a surprise since I prefer the concrete of the city to the sands of the beach. Still, this is the time where everyone, especially the young wants to stand out and do something memorable. One of the best songs that I can think of that describes is Publo Cruise's "Find A Place In The Sun".

This song really tells you to do something great in this two months of sweltering heat. Even if it's not summer, I like this song because of its upbeat and inspiring tone. Best time to listen is with the gang all gathered at the beach shore with alcohol and herbs galore partying out and enjoying the sights as the cheerful spread all around group. From noon till dawn, the party rolls on.

I'm not surprised if even the most grumpy and boring guy might find himself dancing to this tune even if he ore she is not under the influence. Well, if you're heading to the beach, make sure you bring all the essentials, especially for the score. Go out and find an adventure cause now is the time to make your mark. Just remember be careful and don't loose your head. Happy summer everyone!!!

Vacation Time/Bad Bonfire Idea: School's Out By Alice Cooper

Before I start, I would like to apologize for not putting in new entries in my blog because I had to attend a training seminar for the past three days. Anyway, summer is already here and I'm not surprised if last Friday, kids are already stampeding out of their classrooms and tossing their books in the air and writing goodbye notes on their friends' uniform. I would caution them not to throw their notes away because they're still gonna need it, not just in school but when it comes time to look for work. I learned that the hard way back in the summer of 1980. When that comes to mind, I remember the song "School's Out" by Alice Cooper.

I remember the schoolyear has just and ended summer vacation has begun. Just like the song, we were wild with joy because we didn't have to wake up early or study for the next two and a half months. As a way to mark the start of summer, my brothers and I started a bonfire with all our notebooks and scratch notes and we were wildly cheering that we're again. However, when the next schoolyear came by, we found out too late that the notes we burned were the key to understanding some of the subjects during that schoolyear. Needless to say, now we didn't have any references to fall back to and things got pretty tough for a while. So goes the old saying that regrets are usually found at the end and when that happens, it too late.

My advice to all those kids who are now starting their vacation is to keep those notes intact. Believe me because not only do you have references to fall back on, but those questions are kind companies give for an entrance exam for applicants. If you keep them, it will come in handy. Don't do what we did during that time. You'll really regret it because it's proof that learning never stops at the classroom.