Something I dug up (Written last year)

Wooden planks laid adjacent beneath 

Sown together with a bed of nails 

A rod that bolstered a pair of sails 

Stood steady contingent upon the seas

Without cargo it travelled till now 

Yet albatross was a lone passenger 

He knew not how to cry nor how to anger 

And always led with a smile and bow 

Keeping the tiller aimed forward 

Straight and pointed as an arrow 

Drowning the old sail man’s sorrow 

Came the fervour of the merciless wave

Like a lavish gift from God 

The sadness could not reach 

He knew not how to beseech 

No new hopes were born at all

Continuing the journey on his saddle 

Head kept looking afar 

The water swallowed his guitar 

Hence losing the tune of his paddle

He struck a bargain with himself 

His dreams knew not defeat nor vengeance 

Anticipation can’t escape price and penance 

Apprehended from what once was 

Taking a chance with the sky 

He plead for help like a dying man 

With the hopes of an enduring plan 

But it was time to say goodbye

Granted now it was up or down 

What once was, is no longer his own 

The tale could be told if he had grown 

He succumbed to let his fate unfold

Unravelling a twisted spiral 

The water filling fast within 

Flashes come of what has been 

All will be gone in a while

Parts of his body had been forsaken 

He became a broken sail man 

Never learning how to abandon 

Only to have his possessions taken

-The Broken Sail Man 

#DearMe - What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

CHECK AND DONE...check a couple posts below :D :D #DEARME

Ellen Meets Robbie Twible

Inspiring

It took me 1 2 3

It wasn't right away
Had I known
I could have saved myself
from getting lost
I would have flipped the switch
in my head

I have a picture perfect nothing
I should have spoken
Before it became too real
I have got to turn away in
3 2 1...nope I am still there
sitting at the crossroads

Come follow me down
the winding wire
directing me where to go
Take a polaroid
for that empty frame
in my mind

It's not so predictable
like that hand
on my watch
it can only go around
my wrist
can't go in reverse

So let's go back to fall
before this cold winter
when everything was frozen
under my jacket and scarf
were my loving veins

A moment

Whenever a life changing situation arises, I am reminded of how my blog is the perfect place to document my experiences. So, never would I have predicted the series of events leading up to this day--the day I move to San Francisco. It all happened so fast. Sure moving to a new city doesn't seem like much at first mention. But the spontaneity is what gets to me--since when did my decisions become so life-altering? I guess growing up happens so fast and all at once, it can be overwhelming at times! And even now, nothing is a "given" which is what bugs me and yet motivates me! I do not know how the job hunt in SF will go...I do not how long it will take...all I know is I am not going to give up. I have made it pretty far when it comes to jumping hurdles...doing whatever it takes to get out of obstacles that have arisen till this point in my life. All that practice cannot go to waste...nope not now.

Hey, 15-year-old-me....

Hey, 15-year-old-me....you are in high school now and you have (n.o__i.d.e.a.), but the next 7 years of your life are going to drastically change who you are and how you live. There will be some surprises but you will not regret any of it because every experience you have will become a part of you. The happy times, the sad times, and the boring times...I hope you remember them all. But the one important thing you learn is that even though it hurts now...I mean it will really hurt and you will be stressed out...you will need to keep a strong head on more than one occasion...I still need to tell you not to give up. Because if you give up, it will be the end of those dreams. Keep that steady mind of yours steady always and I am so sure it will end up being great. Why am I telling you this...? Because, man I wish someone had warned me and told me to be prepared. 

My take on u2's new album! :) (Songs of Innocence)

1) The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)

I never listened to the band, The Ramones, but this song by itself is very catchy and appealing at first, but it will get tedious to listen to on repeat after a couple of days :P The lyrics are quite good though and Bono, as usual, doesn't disappoint. It is a good upbeat opener.

2) Every Breaking Wave

I normally don't like slow songs, but I was immediately captured by this song by its lyrics and chorus, and upbeat ending! And The Edge brings magic with his guitar here and there in the song to take you along the waves of the song.

3) California (There Is No End to Love)

There's always a song about California, but this song doesn't just disappear from the album. It has a strong opening bass line and the Beach Boys inspired opening makes it a unique song. But Bono's Woah-Oh-Ooohs are a little cliche and the lyrics seem premature.

4) Song for Someone

Another slow ballad by U2. So far in the album this is one song, which even though is not my favorite, reminds you of some of U2's older songs like the songs from Joshua Tree.

5) Iris (Hold Me Close)

At this point of the time in the album we hear familiar guitar riffs from The Edge and we hear that sound of young Bono when he sings about his mother.

6) Volcano

It has a very punk-rock sound! The song is amazing in all aspects! If you like songs to bang your head to this is the one you are looking for! The chorus is catchy and Bono can really hit the high notes! Can definitely listen to this on repeat! The "YOU ARE ROCK N' ROLL" part really labels this song as a classic rock piece.

7) Raised by Wolves

One of my favorites in the whole album! The start...WOW! Leading up to great lyrics about a bombing in Dublin. Then comes the unpredictable chorus "Raised by Wolves" and the band definitely does justice to this song in all aspects.

8) Cedarwood Road

Another great song! It has the same start of punk/rock like "Volcano". But that cools down and we get a beautiful masterpiece and performance. Hearing this I can really picture Bono in his childhood experiences.

9) Sleep Like a Baby Tonight

3 in a row! Another amazing song! In this day and age these rock songs take me back to the 1980's. It starts like a lullaby, but it is anything but! After 1:30 The Edge comes to take lead and completely changes the sound of the song! Oh and here is the best part of the song! At Bono sings in his highest pitch every "Hope...Hope is where my door is...", putting a great finish to the song!

10) This is Where You Can Reach Me Now

The start is the best part of the song! With the "Soldier...Soldier..." part it had a great intro like the rest of the songs and is a good song that cannot be ignored. It does start to take of a pop song later on reminding me of Micheal Jackson ;)

11) The Troubles

First of all...who is singing in the beginning? I know Bono sings high, but there is definitely a girl throughout the song! Again this sounds like a alternative rock song that could maybe have been written by Imagine Dragons or Coldplay (still great bands), nonetheless this song definitely deserves to be here in this album! It has a completely different sound than the rest of the songs! But who doesn't love a little versatility. "Oh wait there it is" is what you'll say when you the small signature U2 guitar solo near the end of the song :P

U2 is not ready to retire! They still have so much to offer the world and I am so glad they are still making such inspiring pieces! I can't wait till they go on tour!