I’ve known this song ever since, and I’ve always liked it. But when I heard it again sung in a bar last week, I grew even fonder of it. There’s something oddly different when you hear a beautiful song played in a public place, as opposed to just listening to it in your iPod or mp3 player. The minute I heard the song sung by the female member of the acoustic band on the bar that night, I’ve been playing the song repeatedly in my iPod for about a week now. It’s so beautiful and nostalgic… love it!

A million times or more I thought about you
The years, the tears, the laughter, things we used to do
Are memories that warm me like a sunny day
You touched my life in such a special way

I miss the way you’d run your fingers through my hair
Those cozy nights we cuddled in your easy chair
Oh no, I won’t let foolish pride turn you away
I’ll take you back whatever price I pay

Old friend
It’s so nice to feel you hold me again
No, it doesn’t matter where you have been
My heart welcomes you back home again

Remember those romantic walks we used to take
You held my hand in such a way my knees would shake
You can’t imagine just how much I’ve needed you
I’ve never loved someone as I love you

Old friend
This is where our happy ending begins
Yes, I’m sure this time that we’re gonna win
Welcome back into my life again

Yes, I’ve tried to live my life without you
Knowing I had lost my closest friend
And though I’m feeling low from time to time
Knowing I will never find the kind of love
I had when you were mine

Welcome back into my life again

Moving on from a heartbreak is bittersweet. It’s a mixture of pain, sadness, longing, relief, exhaustion, hopefulness and a sense of freedom. There are a lot of things that we could learn from a heartbreak, if only we allow ourselves to really look deep down and uncover these lessons. For one thing, I’ve learned to NEVER EVER take myself for granted. No matter how much we love someone, we should never lose ourselves in the relationship. We should always retain our sense of self, so that no matter what happens, we we are still intact. Love is beautiful, love is also complicated. But we should never ever give up on it!

Love is a “message”. And it is brought to us by “messengers”, or the people who come into our lives that love us and we feel love for. When the message of love comes to us, we should receive it with open hearts. But when it decides to leave, we should also set it free. Don’t mistake the “messenger” with the “message”. Because messengers are only humans; they make mistakes, they leave, they even die. But the MESSAGE remains. It was brought to us, and it will always be THERE, resounding in our hearts for the rest of our lives. We just have to open our hearts and hear the message.

When love decides to leave, it has nothing to do with you and me as a person. We are no less than who we are just because love decides to leave. Yes, we cry over it and grieve its departure, but after the grieving process, we should celebrate. Let’s celebrate because the message CAME to us, we felt the love, the happiness, the joy. We have learned what we have to learn. It has done it’s purpose and now we have to set it free. This is what MOVING ON means.

Since it’s Valentine’s day tomorrow… let’s set the mood with some love duets. Like I said, music and love goes hand in hand, for me. So romantic duets are really great for that loving mood. I’ve compiled a few of the finest love duets I find really beautiful and I’d like to share them with you guys. I didn’t include modern love duets. This list is just for duets that have withstood time and are timeless in my opinion. I love these tracks. They celebrate love just like any other love songs but they’re different in the sense that there’s a female and a male bringing life to the songs. Lovers. Although I’m not really too big on Valentine’s day (I think some people just use it as an excuse to show love, when everyday they should be showing love regardless.) But for most, it’s just a romantic day to celebrate, especially with a special someone, so enjoy these songs and have a happy Valentine’s day everyone!

I saw him again tonight. But I had way better control this time than I had last time. Although I have to admit my heartbeat went a bit faster when I saw him. I guess it’s just an involuntary reaction I get every time I see him unexpectedly, I mean, I did love the guy with all my heart once - still do, as matter of fact. I guess I always will. But that doesn’t change anything. It doesn’t change the fact that that particular chapter in my life is over and that I promised myself I would never go back, if I could help it.

I was with some friends tonight and when I saw him walk past me, I had the urge to call his attention. But I didn’t. I couldn’t. I know that if I let him see me, and we would get to talking, then I would just be giving myself a hard time. It’s just too early. We’re friends through text and chat, but that’s about it. I don’t want to talk to him personally, not just yet anyway. I have to allow myself that separation time. I know I shouldn’t be texting or chatting with him even, but I just can’t stop myself. I want him to be part of my life still - as a FRIEND. I don’t wanna lose his friendship. Even though it didn’t work out between us as lovers, I still want us to be friends. After all, he’s the best friend I’ve ever had.

I didn’t expect to see him tonight. But like I said, I handled it better than last time. Way better. For one thing, I didn’t feel the painful wave of emotions and memories anymore. I didn’t feel bad about the past. The longing isn’t that intense now. I always knew it will get easier with time. It has to.

Tonight, I’m simply acknowledging the fact that I do miss him. I miss his company and his love. But for some reason, it seems like I’m feeling it in some other part of my heart. It’s a sort of distant feeling, not central to my emotions. I can’t really explain it, but I do know that it’s not the kind of emotion like before. I think it stems from the fact that I’ve accepted in my heart that we’re not meant to be together. What we had is just part of my past now. I still feel the attraction and temptation to go back, but it’s easier to ignore them now. I’ve learned to include them in my “box of memories” left somewhere in my past, and not let them affect me in a negative way.

I know that somewhere out there, I’m going to find the man that’s meant for me. But I’m in no hurry to meet him. He will come at the right time. As for my ex, I still love him. But we just can’t be together anymore. And I don’t wanna go back. I don’t want to feel all that pain again. Don’t get me wrong, I AM grateful for everything I’ve shared with him, all the good times and the bad. I feel lucky that I was able to experience love with him. But everything that I’ve been feeling is just felt in a positive way now. No bitterness, no anger, no regret… just pure acceptance and forgiveness. I can say that I’m well on my way. I’m really moving on. And it just makes me so happy that I’ve finally found the strength to do it. I feel light and free. And I know this is just the first step to finding my own happiness. A few more steps to go.

Copyright©2009angel

I love weddings. There’s just something about them… two people coming together to commit to each other forever. There’s a kind of magic in the air. It’s nice to see a couple so in love with each other that they’d want to spend the rest of their lives together… you can see it in their eyes, their smile. It’s a beautiful thing to witness, their coming together, saying their vows to each other in front of God and all the people that are special to them. It’s just so touching and inspiring. Weddings are one if not the most magical moment of a person’s life. I know that not all weddings last but that doesn’t change the fact that these people DID feel the magic on their wedding day. Even if it didn’t work out, they still felt love and happiness during their wedding day. And that’s special all on itself.

I’ve witnessed really beautiful weddings in my life, quite a few actually, and I felt goosebumps every time. The whole idea just touches my heart and inspires me. And music is hugely a part of what makes it all so inspiring. Wedding songs are so sentimental and meaningful, that they really make the experience more real and special. Here are some wedding songs I like to listen to. What other weddings songs do you like?

Last year was full of partying and bar hopping and discos. I’m not that well updated with current hits since I seldom listen to the radio, but when you’re out there dancing your booty off, you hear club tracks that… well… let’s just say, make you grind even more. Hehe. Anyway, here is a compilation of R&B club tunes that I’ve heard and liked. All designed for your clubbing pleasure. Feel free to suggest some of your own in the comments section. Enjoy!

This, right here, is one of my favorite OPM songs of all time. If I were to get married, I’d definitely sing this to the man I’m marrying on our wedding day. In fact, I promised a friend of mine I’ll sing this on his wedding. “When I Met You” is such a beautiful, wonderfully written song. I like the original version by Apo Hiking Society, but I especially love Sarah Geronimo’s version, which is a slower, more romantic version of the song.

Even though I haven’t found the man I’m going to marry yet, this song fills my heart with a warm glow that makes me long for that day when I’m finally going to sing it to the man I’m going to spend the rest of my life with…

There I was, an empty piece of a shell
Just minding my own world
Without even knowing what love and life were all about
Then you came, you brought me out of my shell
You gave the world to me, and before I knew
There I was so in love with you

You gave me a reason for my being
And I love what I’m feeling
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I’ve gone beyond existing
And it all began when I met you

I love the touch of your hair
And when I look in your eyes
I just know, I know, I’m on to something good
And I’m sure, my love for you will endure
Your love light up my world and take all my cares
Away where they can’t bother me

You taught me how to love
You showed me how tomorrow and today
My love, is different from the yesterday
I knew, you taught me to love
And darling I will always cherish you
Today, tomorrow and forever…

And I’m sure, when the evening will come around
I know we’ll be making love like never before
My love, who could ask for more?