Love Song for a Savior

Third Day sings with Jars of Clay.. cool!
I dunno if you know these bands, but if you like pop alternative you'll love their songs.. not to mention the stories behind the song lyrics :)


(vid courtesy of ccmconcertlover)


(and this vid courtesy of zachornsey)


Love Song for a Savior
Artist: Jars of Clay

In open fields of wild flowers,
she breathes the air and flies away
She thanks her Jesus for the daises and the roses
in no simple language
Someday she'll understand the meaning of it all
He's more than the laughter or the stars in the heavens
As close a heartbeat or a song on her lips
Someday she'll trust Him and learn how to see Him
Someday He'll call her and she will come running
and fall in His arms and the tears will fall down and she'll pray,

"I want to fall in love with You"

Sitting silent wearing Sunday best
The sermon echoes through the walls
A great salvation through it calls to the people
who stare into nowhere, and can't feel the chains on their souls

He's more than the laughter or the stars in the heavens
As close a heartbeat or a song on our lips
Someday we'll trust Him and learn how to see Him
Someday He'll call us and we will come running
and fall in His arms and the tears will fall down and we'll pray,

"I want to fall in love with You"

It seems too easy to call you "Savior",
Not close enough to call you "God"
So as I sit and think of words I can mention
to show my devotion

"I want to fall in love with You"

"my heart beats for You"

TechLife: Woof! There it is!

Do you want to know what your pet dog is saying when he barks?
Well, you can with this Bow-lingual gadget!

This gadget was developed by a Japanese toy company "Takara" and was first launched in 2002. It was then marketed in S.Korea and US the following year. This is simply an emotion analyzer device that tells you what your dog is trying to say when he growls. Although this gadget doesn't prove to be accurate on some tests, but it's definitely fun to see how your dog responds to certain activities when the receiver delivers an analysis close to your dog's behavior when he yelps for something, like in this video.


(shared video courtesy of youtuber PowerLeague)

And here's the bow-lingual 2009 version:

Cool isn't it? =)
Russell: "Can I keep this Bowlingual? Please, please, please?" :)

Nonetheless, it is still a toy, so we shouldn't be expecting much from it. It would be great, though, hearing the analyzed voice directly from the gadget attached to your dog's collar than looking at a receiver. Like what you'll see in the movie "UP" (sorry, I'm not tryin' to spoil the movie, I'm just highlighting possible upgrade this gadget should consider, hehe)

Well, if you haven't seen that movie, you should! And try the 3D!

Dug: "My name is Dug. I have just met you and I love you." "..squirrel!!"

TechLife: ESC key is next to F1..

..but that isn't the case on F1 tracks, where racing cars runs at high speed -- about 220mph (or 360kmh). So unlike using your computer where you can just press F1 key for help or hit ESC key when somethin' goes wrong, F1 drivers' skills and agility does not guarantee that they'll be able to ESCape death-trap when confronted with one.

You probably have heard of Felipe Massa's recent accident during the qualifying Hungarian Grand Prix. I was amazed that after bein' hit by a flying debris [from Rubens Barrichello's car, who's running a few distance in front of him], he still managed to reduce the speed of his turbo-charged Ferrari to lessen the impact of the crash (as he knew he would). Imagine a tiny piece of metal flying @ a rate of plus/minus 150mph speed and hitting him on the head, it would've knocked him out instantly. I guess it's a requirement for an F1 driver to be physically fit and with a sharp mind so that they'll know, somehow, what to do when faced with grave danger.

Some news reported Massa attempted to slow down his car (like pressing the ESC key huh? hehe), while other news said that he appeared to be speaking with his race engineer after the crash (sort of pressing the F1 key for help?). So maybe.. just maybe.. this is the reason why ESC key is placed next to F1. Haha =)

Anyway, I've read in F1-tech site that Massa talked about "how much safety has to remain the priority on the track" (see here for his full statement) after his friend Surtees died in a race few weeks before his tragedy. Isn't it ironic?

I was gonna post the crash footage but all the videos I saw in youtube earlier has already been removed for violation whatsover.. even the BBC news coverage was removed. geez. :(

So how's the added safety measures gonna be in the future race? a closed cockpit? ...or just tightening of screws so no object will come flying in or out of the race track? hehe =)

ciao!

c",)

I look beyond the empty cross...

It's only my second week here and yet I feel so enervated
My mind ain't functioning so I don't have anythin' dash my pen off.
So I'm just gonna share this song I'm currently listening to
I guess this is the loooongest lyrics amongst Jars of Clay songs.

I love this song... and the lyrics too!


Worlds Apart
Jars of Clay

I am the only one to blame for this
Somehow it all ends up the same
Soaring on the wings of selfish pride
I flew too high and like Icarus I collide
With a world I try so hard to leave behind
To rid myself of all but love
to give and die

To turn away and not become
Another nail to pierce the skin of one who loves
more deeply than the oceans,
more abundant than the tears
Of a world embracing every heartache

Can I be the one to sacrifice
Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow

To love you - take my world apart
To need you - I am on my knees
To love you - take my world apart
To need you - broken on my knees

All said and done I stand alone
Amongst remains of a life I should not own
It takes all I am to believe
In the mercy that covers me

Did you really have to die for me?
All I am for all you are
Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart

[Additional lyrics:]

I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
and wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
More and more I need you now,
I owe you more each passing hour
the battle between grace and pride
I gave up not so long ago
So steal my heart and take the pain
and wash the feet and cleanse my pride
take the selfish, take the weak,
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
the sin-soaked heart and make it yours
take my world all apart
take it now, take it now
and serve the ones that I despise
speak the words I can't deny
watch the world I used to love
fall to dust and thrown away
I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
so wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
so steal my heart and take the pain
take the selfish, take the weak
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
take my world apart, take my world apart
I pray, I pray, I pray
take my world apart

Happy Mother's Day!

I'm the person who can accept almost all types music genre.. except, of course, heavy metal. But if I am to pick a music to bring with me when I travel, or do some serious stuff, hehe, I'd be playing those that fall under the "easy listening" category, like Jim Brickman albums. Music accompanied by piano or just simply intrumental piano is soothing.

Anyway, I just wanna share this song from Jim Brickman to express my sincerest gratitude towards my mom. For all the hardwork and sacrifices she offered, for teaching us to be respectful and God-fearing, for treating all of us fairly -- walang paborito but lahat mahal, for her gentleness, for her patience, for.. well I can go on and on describing her.. she carried out perfectly her commitment as a mother that she deserves to get an A+ and a group hug from us all. All I can say is... "I Love You Mama!" and Happy Mother's day!

Happy Mom's day also to all the moms out there! =)

A Mother's Day
Artist - Jim Brickman
Album - Simple Things

...
Have I ever thanked you for everything you've done?
Now all that I can say is, 'I love you Mom.'

Thank you for nursing me through all those colds and fevers;
Thank you for believin' in me when they were no other believers.

And it's never too late to say, 'I love you Mom.'

(Since I couldn't embed a playable mp3 in this blog, I'm posting this video instead. This video clip was embedded from and courtesy of youtuber EnergyzeX)

Entertainment: The New Mac Tini!

I find this clip hilarious. What if they could really make the laptop this small? hahaha =)

Check out this vid. Enjoy!


(video clip courtesy of youtube member immenstrides)

Entertainment: ROBOTICS and GRAPHICS

The robotics technology have made it possible by some creating real a life transformers.. check out these vids..

This one is cool as it is remotely operated:



I guess Adidas Clima-Cool have no match with this Cool Nike ads, created by NikeLab:



This one I dunno how to describe but it's funny and kinda weird.. not robotics, just real transformers fanatics! haha:



And.. I've discovered that Singapore has its own transformer naval army.. cool flash animation ad:

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Entertainment: End of work-week, the Lion sleeps tonight..so enjoy your weekend!

Here's a cute animation clip to start with your pleasurable weekend.
These two characters are french.. they are Pat and Stanley. Enjoy!

(animated video courtesy of TF1)

Entertainment: Voltron coming to the BIG screen?

I'm hearing a lot of rumors and speculations about the Transformer movie having its part 2 sometime in 2009. But another interesting news I learned was about this giant android formed by 5 lion-bots who claimed to be the "Defender of the Universe" will be showing itself to the big screen! whoah!

Yes transforming-droid-fanatics, there's an ongoing production (and some negotiations about the air-date) of the Voltron force!

Check out this link for the announcement.

ciao!

c",)

Entertainment: It's been a while..

It's been a while since I last updated my blog.. hmmm.. perhaps this only means I'm busier than my typical blogging day.. hehe..

Anyhow, my mind ain't functioning well lately due to stress so I'm just gonna post this song from the Australian Idol Guy Sebastian which I seem to enjoy listenin'. I'll match it with a cool music video nicely done by one of YouTuber.. enjoy!


Angels Brought Me Here

[Verse 1]
It's been a long and winding journey, but i'm finally here tonight
Picking up the pieces, walking back into the light
Into the sunset of your glory, where my heart and future lies
There's nothing like that feeling, when i look into your eyes...

[Bridge]
My dreams came true, when i found you
I found you, my miracle...

[Chorus]
If you could see, what i see, that you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...

[Verse 2]
Standing here before you, feels like i've been born again
Every breath is your love, every heartbeat speaks your name...

[Bridge 2]
My dreams came true, right here in front of you
My miracle...

[Chorus]
If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...

[Bridge 3]
Brought me here to be with you,
I'll be forever grateful (oh forever Faithful)
My dreams came true
When I found you
My miracle...

[Chorus]
If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Yes they brought me here...
If you could feel, the tenderness i feel...
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...

Entertainment: Mini Script

Here's a short clip I did when I was just tryin to kill time. As a result, I ended up killing a ninja, hehe ;-)

Life Blog: Simple day is a Beautiful day

I feel sooo sleepy the whole day because of an early morning meeting. In which I need to inject three rounds of caffeine to stimulate my central system and pump in the blood thru my nerves down to my fingers to be able to hit those letters on my keyboard. Whew! I need to stop drinking coffee and I’ve said this to myself several times.

Anyway, though sleepy, I managed to work on my task list for the day. Nothin so special today, however I’m trying to consider each day a 'Beautiful Day'. Kinda like my way of convincin' myself to savor each day no matter how simple or complicated it might be.

In one of Bono’s hit single from the album All That You Can Leave Behind, he was somehow talkin’ about enjoying what you currently have then breathe out sayin' “oh, what a wonderful day!”

In an interview, Bono explained, "Beautiful Day" is about "a man who has lost everything, but finds joy in what he still has"

The last part of the lyrics says..

What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day

Here’s a a clip of this song in one of their concert performances:


ciao! c",)

Entertainment: Welcome 2007! *oink*

In Chinese Astrology, 2007 is Year of the Pig. So I guess no diet this year for some to be "in", hehe.

Here's a funny clip about 3 little pigs working hand-in-hand for their noche buena feast..



HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone!!! c",)

Entertainment: Here Without You

Nicely done. Anyhow, just missin' my best friend.



A hundred days had made me older
since the last time that I've saw your pretty face

A thousand lights had made me colder and I don’t think I can look at this the same

But all the miles had separate
They disappear now when I’m dreaming of your face

I’m here without you baby
but your still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
and I dream about you all the time
I’m here without you baby
but your still with me in my dreams
And tonight it’s only you and me

The miles just keep rollin
as the people either way to say hello
I've heard this life is overrated
but I hope that it gets better as we go

I’m here without you baby
but your still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
and I dream about you all the time
I’m here without you baby
but your still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl it’s only you and me

Everything I know,
and anywhere I go
it gets hard but it won’t take away my love
And when the last one falls,
when it’s all said and done
it get hard but it won’t take away my love

I’m here without you baby
but your still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
and I dream about you all the time
I’m here without you baby
but your still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl it’s only you and me

Entertainment: Kaleidoscope World

The master rapper taking it slow in this cool music. Sing along and enjoy! =)

So many faces, so many races
Different voices, different choices
Some are mad, while others laugh
Some live alone with no better half
Others grieve while others curse
And others mourn behind a big black hearse
Some are pure and some half-bred
Some are sober and some are wasted
Some are rich because of fate and
Some are poor with no food on their plate
Some stand out while others blend
Some are fat and stout while some are thin
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world



Some are great and some are few
Others lie while some tell the truth
Some say poems and some do sing
Others sing through their guitar strings
Some know it all while some act dumb
Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum
Some can swim while some will sink
And some will find their minds and think
Others walk while others run
You can't talk peace and have a gun
Some are hurt and start to cry
Don't ask me how don't ask me why
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

Entertainment: Miss my dogs

Here are some cool videos. It's amazing to see pet dogs can actually do such thing..



This one's great..


c",)