Yes...it did stop to witness the Royal Wedding of the century, the beautiful couple, Your highness, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate.
The Royal Kiss
Last Friday, April 29, 2011, I was both sad and furious. Sad because it was the last day of my favorite soap Imortal which starred Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz.
On the other hand, I was furious because Prince William got married to Kate Middleton, whom he had spent eight years with. Chos! Nevertheless, while watching the ceremony, I was appeased by the sight of another handsome prince who can still be fantasized as our future prince charming. Ika nga sa mga souvenirs, 'Don't worry, you can still marry Harry'. So girls, don't lose hope...just continue to dream that one day Prince Harry's path will cross yours! LOL
Drool! It's hot in here! LOL
Anyway, the wedding was indeed a modern day fairy tale. The event was so surreal. Ang pag-ibig nga talaga, walang piniipili...*Sigh*.
Here are some pics:
The simple yet elegant wedding gown, fit for a modern day princess.
"What are you doing there? Why are you hiding in the dark?", asking him with so much hesitation and curiosity.
I moved hastily to his direction. As soon as I got to where he was standing, I was panting but found pleasure in seeing him once again after so many years.
"Wala lang! Nahihiya kasi ako sa inyo. Kilala mo pa ba ako?" , he asked. He was reluctant to smile but managed to do so after I warmly tapped his shoulder.
"Oo, naman. Kaw pa makakalimutan ko." I looked at him from head to toe like a policeman making sure I got the right person. He seemed to have lost weight and got darker. His eyes were pale as if they were begging me to take him back.
"Musta ka na? It's been 4 years since I last saw you." I haltingly asked while the scene at the bus station in Cubao started to flashback.
That was mid September in 2008. I was teary-eyed that time, watching him getting on the bus without saying a word. Now, I wanted to know the reason why he decided to leave me and never kept in touch. But I was rather tongue-tied and speechless. At the back of mind, I was juggling between staying for a while to have a small talk and leaving him behind since my beki friends were already waiting. But my feet were glued.
"Eto, na-mi miss ka.", he took my hand like what he always did when he wanted to say something important. My feet began to shake. "Nabalitaan ko kasi kahapon na andito ka, kaya pumunta ako dito. May tatanong lang ako sa 'yo. Importante lang." He continued.
"Ano yun? Wag naman sana tungkol sa pera." I joked.
"Ganun ba talaga ang tingin mo sa akin". He replied and was red in the face.
"Ano ka ba, di ka na mabiro." I answered, but I knew that I did it to imply something. I wasn't generalizing all of them, however, let's face it, that is the truth. " O ano nga yun tanong mo?". My remark sounded like I was excited yet anxious.
"Seriously, mahal mo pa ba ako?". I knew it. "May iba ka na bang kinakasama ngayon?" He was very serious this time around.
Though I expected that he was going to ask me those questions since I had heard before from one of his friends how much he wanted to go back to Manila with me and how he regretted leaving me for no reason. Was it really for no reason at all? I didn't think so. There must have been something that led him to leave me. I was dying to know.
"Bakit mo ko iniwan?" My voice was a little shaky. I could feel the pain inside but I was able to contain the tears from pouring out. I wanted to make him feel I was OK and had moved on.
(tahan na beh)
"O, di ka makasagot....", before I could even finish it, he hugged me tightly and started to weep like a little boy. The poor boy melted my poor heart...again. He continued to blubber until his lacrimal glands had nothing to secrete anymore. Yes, literally. He wasn't the usual cry-baby but I didn't know why he was one that dawn.
Approximately after 25 minutes, the relatively romantic scene was rudely interrupted by a text message from my friend Lody. (Rudely talaga) LOL
"Annacel, ano na? San ka na?" The message read. As I was composing my reply, he sheepishly sat on one of the rocks near the Acacia tree. He covered his reddish face with his big hands while gasping.
I told Lody and the rest of the bekis to go ahead and just wait for me at Boybi's house. It would take me sometime to appease him. Besides, he had lots of explaining to do, and I was ready to listen.
Lady Gaga's famous song has touched a lot of people who are not content with how they look like and who they are. And I am one of them. Listening to it made me realize how crazy I am to think about changing myself by going under the knife. A terrible idea for an insolvent guy. LOL.
Then, this week's episode of Glee was all about loving who you are which I was extremely touched and moved. This poignant episode has just confirmed my realization that I should love myself more no matter how I look like and who and what I am.
When did it start?
Ever since I started watching Hollywood movies back in high school, I kept on thinking how other people from the other part of the world possessed that beautifully shaped high-bridged nose. (Well, I need not look outside of the vicinity to kill myself with envy because most of my friends and colleagues are also 'blessed' with such a beautiful nose). Since then, my insecurities crawled up my head and several lame questions started to pop up. How come I have a big flat nose? Why do I look like this? etc., as if I looked like a monster or an alien. Check ko nga uli! Hihihi
Admittedly, my lack of self esteem and confidence was due to the fact that I was not the way I wanted to look like. And yes, it affected me as I was growing up. I even tried clipping my nose with a hair clip before going to bed thinking it would look better the next day, but only to find out that it left some red marks on my nose reminding me of how silly I was. Wasn't it an act of desperation? Poor child! Hadn't I got bullied by some children, I wouldn't have gone to that extent. I think everybody understands that that's how some children feel when they get bullied or teased by the people around them.
Lately in America, incidents on teenagers committing suicide because of bullying have been on the rise. In fact, it is ranked 3rd as a cause of deaths among the teens. It is very alarming because it is uncontrollably happening in the so-called the land of the free. Good thing it (killing myself) didn't cross my innocent mind.
"Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby, you were Born This Way"
But now, I am a changed man. Like Gaga's song, I have to love myself for who I am. Though, having a nose job sometimes crosses my mind, but it has never become a big issue lately. God has created me this way. He knows that this one fits me and my personality. And because of who I am and what I look like, I have gained so many friends, have earned respect, have been successful(?) in my career and have been happier(?) than ever. Bakit may question mark? LOL
Then in the future, when I become a billionaire, I'll definitely have a nose job...and many more, to achieve my dream look...
(Channing Tatum)
Walang bayad ang mangarap...but it should be feasible! Hahaha
Anyway, here's a video of the song 'Born This Way'...but it's an acoustic version cover by Tyler Ward ft. Alex G, complete with lyrics below.
Enjoy!
Born This Way Lyrics
It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were Born This Way, baby
My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir
"There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are"
She said, "'Cause he made you perfect, babe"
"So hold your head up, girl and you you'll go far,
listen to me when I say"
I'm beautiful in my way,
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Ooo, there ain't no other way
Baby, I was Born This Way
Baby, I was Born This Way
Ooo, there ain't other way
Baby, I was Born-
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be!
Give yourself prudence
And love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth
In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my mouth
A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M (Hey, Hey, Hey)
I love my life, I love this record and
http://www.elyricsworld.com/born_this_way_lyrics_lady_gaga.html
Mi amore vole fe yah (Love needs faith)
I'm beautiful in my way,
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Ooo, there ain't no other way
Baby, I was Born This Way
Baby, I was Born This Way
Ooo, there ain't other way
Baby, I was Born-
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be!
Don't be drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're lebanese, you're orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby, you were Born This Way
No matter gay, straight or bi
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to be brave
I'm beautiful in my way,
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way
I was Born This Way, hey!
I was Born This Way, hey!
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way, hey!
I was Born This Way, hey!
I was Born This Way, hey!
I'm on the right track, baby
I was Born This Way, hey!
