I'm back...well, technically speaking that is...

I have been out of the cyberworld for quite a long time now. Things have been pretty busy these past few days or rather weeks. There's school, errands to do plus I got sick... twice! I want a refund on my flu shot!

So anyway, I would like to apologize to those who still visited my blog despite my absence in theirs. Sorry and thank you too for always dropping by. I don't want to make any promises to bloghop soon because for sure I'd be busier in the coming months as I need to review for the pre-board exams in school and for the board exam itself. I will be trying my very, very best to update my blogs. I owe this much to my very handful number of readers (LOL). Plus, I have a lot of catching up in terms of blogging tasks. I've lost a few and I really feel guilty about it. Waa!

For now, I leave you with this music video of Beyonce. I am really digging her dance steps. Actually, I'm trying to memorize them. Hahaha! Good luck with that! Enjoy! All the single ladies!!!

Dona Nobis Pacem

Today is the day when bloggers from all over the world unite and blog for a single cause.

Sandra Bullock's character in Miss Congeniality made this line very popular and we often laughed and used this as a joke. "World Peace" as what most of the contestants uttered made us all roaring with laughter. It was funny at that time, I have to admit, but as I became more aware of the thousands or maybe millions of families that have been affected by these warfare, it wasn't funny anymore.

I, Big Eyed Gal, like all the other bloggers who have joined in Mimi's BlogBlast for Peace, have I think one common goal. And that is to be heard. We all want the killings to stop. We have been fighting for centuries now. Haven't you had enough?!?!

I hope this reaches our world leaders and maybe just maybe they would stop and think and then REALIZE that enough is enough.

And for the rest of the bloggers, it is not too late. Go and visit Mimi's blog to get your own peace globe. Do it now! And join the BlogBlast for Peace.

Peace to you all! Kapayapaan sa inyong lahat!

Here's a song from Louis Armstrong. Something we could truly say when there is PEACE -- What a wonderful world.

Saturday 9: The Best of What's Around

Here's what I think is "best" for me. So I shouldn't be hearing any snickering or giggling back there. Yes, I'm watching you. Hahahaha!

On with the show... :)

1. What's the best new website you've found? Right now, it's http://www.lovemyshoes.com. I saw other great brands here plus they accept paypal. Teehee!

2. What's the best movie you've seen? I haven't been out movie watching for the longest time because I'm busy with school. So I'm going to choose by genre: Drama/Love Story: Serendipity because it reminds me of "my" love story (yes, cheesy with a capital"C" LOL) and The Notebook just because Ryan Gosling is so dreamy; Action and Adventure: Transporter and Transformers (I'm an 80's kid...go figure!); Comedy: Don't Mess with the Zohan (I am an Adam Sandler fan); Horror: The Happening (I still get jumpy every time I hear the leaves of the trees rustling); and Mystery: The Life of David Gale.

3. What's the best quote you know? After a storm, there is always a rainbow. :)

4. What's the best book you've read? So far it's Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Learned a lot from it.

5. What's the best thing someone's done for you? That would be accepting my multi-personality, panic-stricken, O.C., stubborn and hyper side of me.

6. What's the best thing about your job? I resigned a year ago, but if I was still working there, I'd have to say the friendships I've made with "some" of the people there.

7. What’s the best CD you own? Oh this is a tough one, I think it's between my No Doubt CDs or my Eraserheads (local band) CDs.

8. What’s the best new TV show you watch? Right now, my boyfriend and I are watching Pushing Daisies and we like it. It's got a dark Tim Burton-ish feel to it.

9. What’s the best car you’ve owned? I really didn't own it but I love our '96 Honda Civic. :)

Catch more answers --> here.

Jennifer Hudson's Mom found Dead

I was going through my usual routine of checking my e-mail when one of the headlines in Yahoo! caught my attention. I immediately clicked on the little icon and read the whole story.

Apparently, it wasn't just Jennifer Hudson's mother but also her brother named Jason Hudson was also shot dead in their home in Chicago. To make matters worse, Jennifer's seven-year old nephew was said to be abducted and is now missing.

A certain William Balfour is said to be the lead suspect to the crime and is suspected to have the seven-year old boy. Police are on the lookout for a 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X58485.

I really feel bad for Jennifer. After having her big break in Hollywood and in the music industry, then this? Life truly isn't fair. I just hope they bring justice to the death of her mother and brother and that little boy be found unharmed.

More of the story here and here.

Just a Dream

It was two weeks after the day she turned eighteen
All dressed in white
Going to the church that night
She had his box of letters in the passenger seat
Sixpence in her shoe, something barrowed, something blue
And when the church doors opened up wide
She put her veil down
Trying to hide the tears
Oh she just couldn't believe it
She heard trumpets from the military band
And the flowers fell out of her hand

Baby why'd you leave me
Why'd you have to go?
I was counting on forever, now I'll never know
I can't even breathe
It's like I'm looking from a distance
Standing in the background
Everybody's saying, he's not coming home now
This can't be happening to me
This is just a dream

The preacher man said let us bow our heads and pray
Lord please lift his soul, and heal this hurt
Then the congregation all stood up and sang the saddest song that she ever heard
Then they handed her a folded up flag
And she held on to all she had left of him
Oh, and what could have been
And then the gun's rang one last shot
And it felt like a bullet in her heart

Baby why'd you leave me
Why'd you have to go?
I was counting on forever, now I'll never know
I can't even breathe
It's like I'm looking from a distance
Standing in the background
Everybody's saying, he's not coming home now
This can't be happening to me
This is just a dream

Oh,
Baby why'd you leave me
Why'd you have to go?
I was counting on forever, now I'll never know
Oh, now I'll never know
It's like I'm looking from a distance
Standing in the background
Everybody's saying, he's not coming home now
This can't be happening to me
This is just a dream

Oh, this is just a dream
Just a dream
Yeah, Yeah

My friend, R, told me to listen to this song by Carrie Underwood. I was able to read the lyrics first before the video finished loading. At first I thought it was a love song but as I saw the different pictures shown on the video, it made me realize what it was about. It literally made my heart ache. I was sobbing and crying like a baby.

As I cried, I began to think why these people had to lose their father/mother, husband/wife, son/daughter, brother/sister...

One word came up and it was all that I can think of -- Power. The power to show the world that one has conquered the other. I know it may not be that simple but isn't this where it all boils down to? The never ending quest to show the world who is the greatest and the most powerful.

But who is? We are not gods. We are not all powerful, omnipotent and all-knowing. We are just human. Humans with (supposedly) the Right to Live. But do we honor this Right? Life as we know it, has become dispensable.

As the quote on my peace globe say, war is still considered murder. This is where we draw the line and say that the end DOES NOT justify the means. We can choose other things to sacrifice to be able to achieve order and peace. Let us remove the life of our brothers and sisters in this list.

I really hope all these conflicts would be settled in a different way. This may sound idealistic but it is all that I can hope for. As the song goes, I do wish that "this" is just a dream.

So on the 6th, I hope all of you reading this would join the BlogBlast for Peace. Visit Mimi's site here for details. We can make a difference.

Saturday 9: You Wear it Well

It's been a while since I played and I am super glad that this is our topic for today because I am currently in the process of updating my wardrobe. LOL. :)

Here goes...

1. What are your favorite shoes? Right now, I love wearing my Chuck Taylor sneakers because it's always raining. Keeps my feet dry. :)

2. What does your favorite shirt or blouse look like? At the moment, my favorite shirt is this black puff-sleeved shirt I bought a couple of weeks ago.

3. What does your favorite tee shirt say on it? It just has a white print of a collar and tie.



4. Do you think you look better in casual or business attire? Hmmm...both! :)

5. What do you sleep in? boy shorts and my raggedy old shirts. They're so comfy!


6. Do you wear expensive sneakers? Hmm... I don't think my Converse sneaks are expensive. So... no. But I'd love to have one of those Harajuku Lovers sneakers. They're so cute!

7. What is your favorite hat? Sorry I don't have one.


8. Your preference for men: Boxers or briefs? Briefs are ok but boxers, I think have more variety.

9. Your preference for women: Suits or dresses? Dresses are okay but suits gives the idea/impression that we are in the same level as men. :) It shows that we are (somewhat) free from the gender stereotypes.

Join in the fun here.

I want it in Black

I do love to drive especially long drives to the beach or somewhere where there is no traffic and the air is less polluted. There's something relaxing about driving with just your foot on the gas pedal, the windows are open and you just let the wind blow your hair away from your face. This would even be more enjoyable when you're with good company. It is unfortunate however that since I am not nor will I ever be familiar with the concept of light packing during trips, our car would be full of our stuff (mostly they're mine) and so there's no room for people at the back of the car. That's why once the moolah starts coming, I plan on buying one of these babies - Lincoln Navigator.



I was able to ride one of these and going on long drives with this kind of vehicle is super comfortable. You could fit six people (including the driver) plus your bags in this car. Hmmm.. I wonder if this comes with a cheap auto insurance when I buy it. If ever, I'm getting the black one too!

I want to watch Charice Live!

I was only able to view an amateur video of Charice Pempengco's duet with Celine Dion in her concert in Las Vegas. The audio was off and I think the person who recorded the performance was seated so far from the stage that the video camera was really focused on the big screen so it was a bit blurry. Anyway, Charice's performance was amazing. I had goosebumps all over my arm the whole time she was singing. I really wish I could watch her live. I'm looking for really good las vegas hotel reservations and I'm hoping and wishing that when I go to Vegas, Charice will have a show there.

Cookie Cravings

I was just mentioning in a previous post of mine how frustrating it is to get little results when in fact I've been dieting for the past months. Then as I was channel surfing, I stopped at the cooking channel.

This girl was making one of the most yummiest looking Christmas cookies I've ever seen. My mouth was literally drooling when I saw it. Despite the cheesy frosting decor on the cookie, that didn't stop me from going out of the house to buy myself a pack of lemon cookies. Ssshh... Don't tell anyone. It'll be our little secret. I promise I won't buy anymore cookies once I finish this one.

Storm

Outdoor weddings is one of the most difficult events to organize. There are certain factors specifically the weather that would greatly affect the venue of the ceremony. I was able to attend a few garden weddings and I could tell that the wedding coordinators were a bit stressed especially when the ceremony was held during the rainy season.

But that's not the only thing to consider. There was this one wedding that I've attended to that had moth traps discreetly placed at the whole perimeter of the ceremony. I think it was a great idea because the couple thought of keeping away their uninvited guests. Now if only the wedding planners could be like Storm of the X-Men where they could do something about the weather too. LOL.