May 20th, 2009 by Admin
I watched American Idol’s Finale tonight and yes, it ’s unbelievable that Kris Allen won over Adam Lambert. I was wishing that Kris wins AI and he did!
I am happy for him, he seems like a real nice boy and he can sing without having to wail and scream unlike the other one. I couldn’t believe he won over Adam since I’ve read a lot of comments favoring Adam Lambert and not Kris.
I like Kris because when he sings, I can still understand the lyrics and his voice is really clear even if he’s trying to reach the high notes. Especially during the day before this finale, Kris Allen really shone with the way he sang those songs, I could understand what he was singing, the melody was there but not Adam who as always was screaming at the top of his lungs.
During the announcement he just couldn’t believe it was he who won. He said ” This is crazy” and he couldn’t say anything more. I think Ryan Seacrest wanted him to show some excitement and say something but he looked really unprepared and lost for words. But me thinks that he was really happy that he won but he just couldn’t show it too much because he knows that Adam also wanted to win really bad. Well now, don’t feel bad Kris, a lot of the voting public still loves simplicity, humility and real talent.
I am happy for you Kris. You deserved to win. Stay humble.
May 19th, 2009 by Chari
I passed the naturalization interview today. Everything went on smoothly. The interviewer thanked me for a job well done because I submitted a very thorough list of required documents which she said, made her job so much easier. She said that my file, which was three inch thick by the way, was by far the best that she had ever gotten because everything she needed was already there so she didn’t need to ask for any more additional documents from me. She said she wished everyone will be as thorough as me. She actually thought somebody helped me with it but I said it was just me. ( I wanted to add, “and God’s guidance” but stopped myself. )
The interviewing officer told me that I might get the notice for the oath-taking schedule next July.
I sincerely hope I will be sworn-in next month and not July .
May 17th, 2009 by Chari
She’s only 24, young, sweet and full of life. We fondly call her Lingling. She’s my younger cousin from both my father and mother side, our fathers were brothers and our mothers were sisters.
Ling and I were neighbors back when she was just a kid since we lived in the same family compound before. I remember that she was a constant playmate of my younger sister, Karen. They, together with my other younger cousins Mau, Nette and Kay Ann, played house and did lots of kids’ stuff together.
I was 18 when my Mother decided to move me and my little siblings to Manila and since then I got busy that I don’t know much about Lingling and my other younger cousins anymore. I saw Lingling though on some occasions and noticed that she has blossomed into a fine and pretty young lady who’s always got a sweet, shy smile on her.
When I got here in the USA, it was only through Friendster that I got to see Ling again, though it was just in the pictures she posted in her Friendster account . I smile when I see her pictures, she seems to be really enjoying her young life with her family and friends.
Her family is really lucky to have her, because Lingling is so kind and such an angel, she always had been. I don’t think she can ever be mad at anybody. As a daughter, she always has been dutiful and obedient to my Auntie Tel and Uncle Tito. And she is very dependable. I remember when she was young, she must have been only in the 5th grade but my Aunt can already rely on her to go to the market, buy what they need so my Aunt was really proud of her. I think in our hearts, although we never mentioned it to her, we were all proud of her.
But Lingling is the cousin I will never get to see again, even if I wished with all my heart. She passed away last Sunday, May 17 at 1 a.m. All members of our family are in a state of shock and disbelief. My mother couldn’t believe she’s gone since she just talked to her last Friday. None of us can believe it at all, it’s like a bad dream. I can’t believe it really happened that my little cousin is gone. Every time I remember that she’s left us, I cannot help but cry all over again. She’s the very first cousin I lost and so all of us, her family, all our relatives and all of my cousins are deeply shaken and hurting. It seems so unfair that God had taken her away from us so early but I know that God always works for the good of those who love Him. Right now, I just try to console myself with the thought that God has taken His little princess back and that she’s in a better place now.
We will terribly miss you Lingling. I wish we can take back the hands of time and have you back here with us but I know we can’t. So we will just keep you and our memories of you alive in our hearts forever coz that’s all we’ve got left of you now. Remember that you are much loved by everyone in the family. We will miss you very much.
Till we meet again, Ling. We love you and we will pray for you. May your soul rest in peace, in God’s loving arms.
