Hollie Cavanagh has been having a rough time in American Idol. She has been in the bottom three a couple of times already, and I really can’t say it was unfair because even though I’m a Holliepop, I can see that she needs to step it up if she wants to stay in the competition.
Last week, however, when she sang “Perfect” by Pink, I think that the judges were too harsh on her. I was inwardly cringing as I watched the whole thing. It appeared as though they were ganging up on her since their comments/judging weren’t exactly constructive. But Holliepops didn’t fail Hollie last week. She got through, and she wasn’t even in the bottom three. Thank God!
Now, as I watched her perform this Adele song, I couldn’t help being happy for her. She didn’t crumble to the negative feedback, instead she continued to fight and give her all. This is a very beautiful performance by Hollie Cavanagh. It only shows that she deserves to be in American Idol and she is a contender for the title!! Don’t count her out just yet!
I feel good about today.
My complaining about having to stay in the province has got to stop. It is very ungrateful and insensitive and stupid of me to complain about something as trivial as this. Sure, there isn’t much to do here, the internet connection is blah, and I’m basically stuck in the house since I got nowhere to go, but it isn’t that bad.
Looking at the bright side, I could see that I have seven dogs with me here (one is with my sisters in Manila, at the moment), a Kindle loaded with over a dozen new books I could read at my disposal, and an external hard drive that has TV series and movies I could watch day and night. That’s only three of several things I should be thankful for, but for the past week I just make this place sound so horrible, even if that isn’t really the case.
Lastly, and this is the most important thing I always forget to be grateful for, is my previous semester’s grades. I passed everything, I didn’t even get a 3.0, and having passed all my subjects, I would not attend classes this summer. That’s why I’m stuck here in the province, but I didn’t fail anything!! Several of my classmates got failures, and being sad about having to stay in the province seems all the more shallow of me. I pray that they’d get through this bump on the road.
I didn’t say I prefer Laguna over Manila now, for I still would very much love to stay in Manila… all my friends are there, and there are plenty of places to go to… but I should stop my whining/complaining/ranting and just enjoy my time here, and that’s exactly what I’ll be doing from this day on.
March 22, 2012
I was blessed enough to have been able to spend time with two lovely ladies yesterday afternoon. And I’ve come to realize that it really is amazing to be with people who are on fire for God, and just be able to talk about Him without fear of putting off the person you’re talking to.
No man is an island. Our walk with Christ should not be made alone, but instead with godly people. People who are there to support, to help you grow, and to accompany you on the journey. I’m glad I finally made time for this.
I can see God placing the puzzle pieces in my life. Perfect fit. Perfect timing.
KOBE’S ALLEY-OOP REVERSE
That alley-oop will be the #Kobe highlight of the year…until he spits in Mike Brown’s face during the playoffs.
— Got ‘Em Coach (@GotEm_Coach) March 22, 2012
Another one of those shots only Kobe could make. KOBEAST!!!
After two heartbreaking losses, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced right back up in a BIG win against the defending champions, the Dallas Mavericks, yesterday.
Ramon Sessions (really fond of this bloke now!) continues to impress, and Pau Gasol was sinking three’s. What the!! Kobe Bryant, of course, didn’t fail to deliver.
Kobe Bryant: 30pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts
Pau Gasol: 27pts, 9 rebs
Ramon Sessions: 17pts, 5 rebs, 9 asts
Take note, this was a ROAD game. The future is looking bright for the men in Purple and Gold! LEGGO!
So long, Fish. And thank you.
While watching the Timberwolves/Lakers game earlier, my twin passed by and I said out loud,
Me: “Kilala mo si Fisher? Yung maliit na kalbo? Wala na siya. Tinrade siya ng Lakers.”
Twin: “Haaalaaa. Bakit? Siya yung naka-shoot before mag-buuuuuzzzz (she was pertaining to the buzzer) diba, napanuod ko yun kay daddy.”
Darn. Even for my twin sister who isn’t into basketball, Derek Fisher is clutch. *sob* My heart is still broken, I always thought he’d retire a Laker. But that’s business, that’s the NBA.
Wishing D.Fish the best. He was an incredible asset to the Los Angeles Lakers. Thank you, Fish!
7pts, 5 asts, 4 rebs in 19 mins.
Welcome to the Lakers, Sessions. :)
I first attended a service at a Victory Church at the start of S.Y. 2011-2012. The Word, the message, the songs of praise and worship, and just being in a room filled with people who have so much love for the Lord… even right now, I’m still in awe at the entire experience.
Possibly one thing I will never forget about that night was the feeling I had when I sang to With Everything by Hillsong. I was moved, and I felt God’s presence like never before. I couldn’t stop the tears and I just let them fall as I sang my heart out to God. That moment was basically the turning point of my life.
This evening, when I attended the 19:00 Youth Service, I was reminded of that first service as I once again sang to this song. Looking back, I am simply overwhelmed by everything that has happened in the span of just one school year—what more in the years to come? Looking forward and craving for more! PRAISE GOD!
February and March Youth Series
February: Weird Love
March: WIKI
Two series I didn’t fail to complete! Weird Love was the first series I completed, meaning I got to attend a service every week from start to end of the said series, and WIKI was the second one.
Today was the last Youth services for the second semester, and I’m grateful to have been able to attend the 19:00 service a while ago. I’m looking forward to returning to Victory Church maybe some time during the summer, and surely by the start of a new school year on June.
To God be the glory!
