The Emancipation of Princess Pereira

I got the call today, I didn’t wanna hear
But I knew that it would come
An old true friend of ours was talkin’ on the phone
She said you found someone
And I thought of all the bad luck,
And all the struggles we went through
How I lost me and you lost you
What are these voices outside love’s open door
Make us throw off our contentment
And beg for something more?

I’ve been learning to live without you now
But I miss you sometimes
The more I know, the less I understand
All the things I thought I knew, I’m learning them again
I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my thoughts seem to scatter
But I think it’s about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

These times are so uncertain
There’s a yearning undefined
And people filled with rage
We all need a little tenderness
How can love survive in such a graceless age
And the trust and self-assurance that lead to happiness
They’re the very things we kill, I guess
Pride and competition cannot fill these empty arms
And the work they put between us,
You know it doesn’t keep us warm

I’ve been trying to live without you now
But I miss you, baby
The more I know, the less I understand
And all the things I thought I figured out, I have to learn again
I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my heart is so shattered
But I think it’s about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

All the people in your life who’ve come and gone
They let you down, you know they hurt your pride
Better put it all behind you; cause life goes on
You keep carrin’ that anger, it’ll eat you up inside

I wanna be happily everafter
And my heart is so shattered
But I know it’s about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter
Because the flesh will get weak
And the ashes will scatter
So I’m thinkin’ about forgiveness
Forgiveness

Even if you don’t love me anymore…

when it comes down to bottom line, it’s all about forgiveness…why let the past drag you down when you have a future to soar towards to? let go and let peace and serenity totally envelop you as you lie on that bed of thorns with a smile on your face…remember the trials that you’ve overcome but don’t forget the joy that’s ahead of you…

…it’s worth every prick of it, truly…

Thank you to all of you who turned up at my place to surprise me on my birthday. Of course this could not have been possible without the aid of my baby who mastermined the entire plot. I was pleasantly surprised and touched that you guys took time out of your busy schedule to come over just to…’sing me a birthday song’! *laughs*

I had a memorable 23rd birthday last year which embarked a new and exciting journey for me and this 24th birthday was by no means, any less memorable…and there will be more interesting journeys that I will be embarking on together with my hubby-to-be…so stay tuned! =)

So thank you to my wonderful family and to Steve, Navin, Jason and my brother-in-law, Sean…

Thank you to my best friend & hubby, Michael…for the delightful journey we have had so far. It could not have been this awesome without you…and thank you for the best gift that you have given me!

Lastly, thank you Lord…for the blessings that you have showered upon us and the latest one that we have received from you. We could not have asked for more…honestly.

Thank you…

p.s: And especially a BIG thank you to all of you who smsed or called to wish me…Thank you for remembering!!

p.p.s: Exactly 2 more months to the BIG DAY…13.01.07!

=)

The below questions were posed to kids. Read on to find out why kids really do say the most hilarious things…you’ll definitely crack up- I know I did!

Enjoy!

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?

• You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. - Alan,age 10

• No person really decides before they grow up, who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. - Kristen, age 10

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

• Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. - Camille, age 10

• No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. - Freddie, age 6

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

• You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. - Derrick, age 8

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

• Both don’t want any more kids. - Lori, age 8

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

• Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. - Lynette, age 8

• On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. - Martin, age 10

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?

• I’d run home and play dead. The next day I would call the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. - Craig, age 9

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

• When they are rich. - Pam, age 7

• The law says you have to be 18, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7

• The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do. - Howard, age 8

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

• It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. - Anita, age 9

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN’T GET MARRIED?

• There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there? - Kelvin, age 8

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

• Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10

I pray You’ll be our eyes, and watch us where we go
and help us to be wise in times when we don’t know.
Let this be our prayer when we lose our way.
Lead us to the place and guide us with Your grace to a place where we’ll be safe.

It’s the faith You light in us that will save us…

For every individual, and every couple…
For every man, and every woman…
For every husband, and every wife…
For every child, and every parent…
For everyone who’s broken inside…
For everyone who’s finding hope and peace…
For everyone young and old alike…

…Let this be your prayer…today.

1st it was Denise & Charlie, then came Heather & Richie. Now the 3rd couple to follow suit, Carmen & Dave…are calling it quits in the marital world. What’s happening? Don’t the vows they make at the altar mean anything to them..mean anything to anyone at all these days? Is it just some mumbo-jumbo they mumble one to another just so they can screw each other officially, legally, morally…?

Why is it that some people propose marriage to their partner but they are still blatantly ’sowing their wild oats in various fields’? And to say "I do" to one another only to continue their infidelity throughout the marriage? Why not be a bachelor (or a bachelorette) and screw as many people as your lustful heart desires?

This way, you are not bounded by any sort of commitment and no ones gets hurt in your whoring process. Why bother getting married in the 1st place, starting a family and then ruin it with a long string of affairs? Why do people do such things? Someone…anyone…please just enlighten my mind.

So many questions…

…I just need an answer.

My cousin forwarded the article below to me and I thought as act of generousity (by spreading the stupidity), I shall post it up here for everyone to read and have a good chuckle afterwards. Have an awesome weekend ahead..for I know I will be! Can’t wait for my surprises tomorrow, Bebe! Counting down the seconds till I receive them…

In honour of Stupid People…
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

On a Sears hairdryer- "Do not use while sleeping." [but why?? that's the only time I have to work on my hair!]

On a bag of Fritos- "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside." [the munchies that attracts the shoplifters kind...]

On a bar of Dial soap- "Directions: Use like regular soap." [so how exactly does one uses regular soap, i wonder..]

On some Swanson frozen dinners- "Serving suggestion: Defrost." [but...it's just a suggestion, right?]

On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on the bottom)- "Do not turn upside down." [oh really, you don't say!!!]

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding- "Product will be hot after heating." [you mean it doesn't freeze up or something?? damnit!]

On packaging for a Rowenta iron- "Do not iron clothes on body." [crap! it would have been a huge time-saver!!]

On Nytol Sleep Aid- "Warning: May cause drowsiness." [no shit, sherlock!]

On most brands of Christmas lights- "For indoor or outdoor use only." [as opposed to what??]

On Sainsbury’s peanuts- "Warning: contains nuts." [gee! talk about a major news flash..]

On an American Airlines packet of nutz- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." [then what happens after that? poop time?]

On a child’s Superman costume- "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." [i blame the parents and not the company for this one..]

On a Swedish chainsaw- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals." [ohhh, that explains the swedes' small hands and...ermmm non-existent anatomy at their southern regions. finally, the mystery has been concluded!]

"Blessed are the cracked; For it they who let in the light."

"…Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others."

                                                                       -Amelia Earhart

The below article was taken from ST a couple days back. See my retorts in purple.

Happy reading!

Ten ways to get over your World Cup hangover:

1. Wear your favourite team jersey to bed for the next 6 months. okay but can I have Cannavaro to bed instead?…and maybe Kaka…and C. Ronaldo…*grins*

2. Rerun the reruns and watch them over and over again. what?? and watch France kick my Brazil out AGAIN???!!!

3. Marry an Italian and talk about Italy’s win for years. yeah but after awhile, their big egos would simple bore me to death. i’ll settle for marrying an Irish instead…*winks*

4. Hang on for the English Premier League (EPL) to start. whatever for?? C. Ronaldo won’t be in it!! crap!!!

5. Watch the S-League if you can’t wait for the EPL. why? is C. Ronaldo playing for the Lions now?

6. Pick up another game to go nuts over - check out your neighbourhood Paper-Boat-In-Drain World Cup. how about getting your partner to ’score’ the most goals…in bed, if you get my drift..

7. Change your name to Klinsmann Tan, Lampard Lim, Schweinsteiger Ong, Park-Ji-Sung Cheong etc so that you can always be reminded of the tournament. Mary Cannavaro? Mary C. Ronaldo? Mary…Wales? yes definitely, the latter! ahahaha

8. Go to Germany, stand in the middle of the road and shout Goaaallll! very loudly. will Cannavaro be there to shout along with me?

9. Buy the World Cup National Anthems DVD box set. and do what with it? play it whilst having sex?? hmmm..not a bad idea, if your partner’s gonna be ’scoring’ goals in bed…

10. Aiyah, just go out and kick a ball, lah. i’m already 1 step ahead of you, dude…i do that everyday!!!

When I feel everything in my life’s in a mess
And I can’t lift my head up above the rest
When all I touch I can’t hold on to
I do what you always tell me to-
"Cover your eyes and try to picture me, baby"

When the storm has broken
You’ll be waiting for me
When the big wave crashes
You’ll be swimming alongside me
When the war is finally over
We’ll be waving the flag at the world together
I know you’ll be the last man standing with me

They can say all they want about you…and me…and about us but till they get inside our minds…and our hearts, they will never figure us out. They can try all they want to bring us down with their words  but they won’t succeed because we know we are stronger than that. They are entitled to their own opinions and we’re entilted to ours. So let them persecute our relationship till the cows come home…but it’ll just be you and me, standing stronger together against this cynical society. And who cares about the having the world when I can have you…

…and it’s you that I truly want, my prince!

Baby, you are…

my sunny sky,
my favourite high,
my bed so warm,
my port in a storm,
my sweetest gift,
my emotional lift,
my best friend
until the end,
my inspiration,
my destination,
my shining light,
my day and night,
my heart healer,
my anger chiller,
my pain reliever,
my spring fever,
my gem so rare,
my answered prayer,
my heart and soul,
my life made whole,
my ‘merry-go-round’,
my ‘up’ when i’m down,
my best chance,
my last dance,
my energizer,
my appetizer,
my morning sun,
my evening fun,
my dancing partner,
my heart’s gardener,
my source of laughter,
my everafter,
my heaven sent
for who i’m meant,
my burning fire,
my greatest desire,
my soul mate,
my sweet fate,
my dream lover,
my ‘before all others’,
my confidence,
my common sense,
my reason why
until i die…

Happy Anniversary sweetie!
The past months have been as wonderfully exciting as a rollercoaster ride and I never want to get off. A sweet reverie but I know what we have is profoundly real…our feelings, our joy, our trials, our love. I have learnt so much from you and you have made me so happy. Truly, truly blessed!!

I love you my ‘bitch’, my ‘prince wales’, my ‘kungi’, my ‘elvis’, my ’selah orang’…and most importantly, my ‘other half’!