Estoy de Vuelta

¡Hola! Todavia estoy estudiando castellano. Yo tenía ganas de sacar el diploma de español como lengua extranjera. No he escrito en castellano por hace muchísimo tiempo ya. Por ahora, el español está adquiriendo una reputación que no merece. Sólo unas pocas personas estudian español en la ciudad la que vivo. No comprendía nunca porque la Universidad Javieriana Ateneo de Cagayan no promoviera a los alumnos el apredizaje de español. La semana pasada, yo visitaba para inquirirlo pero estaba decepcionado de saber que no ningun alumno estuviera alla. ¡Qué lástima de que saber el español no sea obligatorio en estudios internacionales!

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Aguantar

Aguantar es una palabra española tambien. La usamos en Cebuano de muchísimas maneras.

Por ejemplo:

No podia nunca aguantar el dolor que yo tenga : I could never stand the pain that I have.

Ella puede aguantar el hedor del granero : She can stand the stench of the barn.

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¡Que Ver!

La expresión cebuana 'Que ver' se deriva de la expresión española 'No tener nada que ver con.' En inglés, 'Nothing to do with.' Ésta es uno de mi favorita entre las expresiónes españolas ya que es fácil de usar.

Por Ejemplo:

No tengo nada que ver con ella : I have nothing to do with her

No tenemos nada que ver con ellos : We have nothing to do with them

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Las Frutas Ricas de Mi País

Mango Mangue

Celia Cruz y La Sonora Matancera

Oigan, llegó el frutero
con frutas de mi país
casera, cómprame frutas
que son ricas y para usted

También le traigo el rico mango
de bizcochuelo que es para usted
la piña blanca, la fruta bomba
y el sabroso canistel

Oigan, llegó el frutero
con frutas de mi país, de mi país, de mi país
casera, cómprame frutas
que son ricas y para usted

También le traigo el rico mango
de bizcochuelo que es para usted
la piña blanca, la fruta bomba
y el sabroso canistel

Mango, mango, mango, mango, mangue
oye mangue
pero yo traigo el mango bizcochuelo que le gusta a usted
mango, mangue

Mango, mango, mango, mango, mangue
ay, pero arrímate a la carreta
que yo traigo mango bizcochuelo pa’ que pruebe usted
mango mangue

Mango, mango, mango, mango, mangue
ay, mango mangue, mango mangue
yo traigo mango bizcochuelo que le gusta a usted
mango mangue

Mango, mango, mango, mango, mangue
ay, casera ven, casera ven
que yo traigo mango bizcochuelo pa’ que pruebe usted
mango mangue

Mango, mango, mango, mango, mangue
oye, mangue, pero mangue
que yo vendo mango bizcochuelo que le gusta a usted
mango mangue

Mango, mango, mango, mango, mangue
oye, mangue, mangue, oye mangue
que yo traigo mango bizcochuelo que le gusta a usted

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Sweepin' Through The City: Un Monumento Dorado

Dedicated to all Cagay-anons or los dorados (the golden ones) with the Provincial Capitol at the background. Taken on a gloomy but warm Thursday afternoon. ¡Vengan a la ciudad de la amistad dorada! ☺

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You Were There

Truly, I'm always lost for words when someone mentions your name. It is consensual. Ecstatic. I'm stunned by each syllable of your name. My eyeballs widen. I get irregular heart rhythms and so as my respirations, cool and deep. I could die if they utter it again and again. But you keep me alive each day. I love you. ♥♥♥

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Quesadilla Uno e Agua Fresca

En esta tarde caliente, tomé la botana mejor en mi restaurante favorito, Mooon Café. Siempre tenía ganas de comer la comida mexicana. Esto es la tercera vez que he estado aquí y nunca estaré cansado de la promoción de este restaurant. ¡Ven a Mooon Café!

PS: Quiero que te comas conmigo acá. ☺

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Llorón

I felt so heavy when I woke up this morning. Not from the cholesterol-packed 'finger-licking good fried chicken' that I ate last night with friends but from something else. Last night was difficult to handle. I cried and my eyes hurt a lot that I can't barely claim my detoxifying sleep. I don't know but when I'm in love I cry.. a lot. LOL. A cry baby. Llorón. I think everyone knows that. A fight can make me cry especially with someone I love big time. Yeah. I had a fight with someone special. LOL =P I won't go through the details. For you who touched my heart, you who dismantled the pipelines, the plumbing, the sink in it and decorated it with your love; you're the one I always wanted. Even my tears cry out your name. I wanted you so so bad that I could bite myself or mutilate my fingers and I just hope you feel good with that mere fact. I hope you get strength from it despite the mean distance. I have adjusted and I'm working on the new things that might have cause these petty fights. You're the remedy of almost everything.. And yes a line from a Marc Dorsey song.

I crave your touch I crave your lips. I miss so much the excitement of your kiss.. my heart won't behave...

PS: I'll get to you as soon as I get that effin' card.

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Señora Orina

"Orina" might be repulsive for some but I've heard a lot of good stuffs about this good-natured señora from the pediatric ward. Above is a photo in her most pensive look. ☺

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Gratos Recuerdos de Semana Santa

La cristianidad entera celebra Semana Santa. Es una semana de reunir y pasar los mejores ratos con familia y amigos. Y por supuesto, pedir al Señor el perdón de los pecados y los deseos de nuestros corazones. ☺

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Himno Filipino Nacional, La Versión Original

Tierra adorada,
hija del sol de Oriente,
su fuego ardiente
en ti latiendo está.

Tierra de amores,
del heroísmo cuna,
los invasores
no te hollarán jamás.

En tu azul cielo, en tus auras
en tus montes y en tu mar
esplende y late el poema
de tu amada libertad.

Tu pabellón que en las lides
la victoria iluminó
no verá nunca apagados
sus estrellas ni su sol.

Tierra de dichas, de sol y amores,
en tu regazo dulce es vivir.
¡Es una gloria para tus hijos
cuando te ofenden por ti morir!

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Te Extraño

We had caramelized fried plaintains at work. The scent reminds me of your hands. Yes your hands they barely fit mine. I miss you a lot. I miss everything about you and I just can't help my eyes from welling up. Te extraño tanto.☺

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Viales, Ampollas y Tú

Today, I was told about the consequence from my inadequacy at work. It wasn't harsh nor petrifying as expected by the entire team but rather, it was subtle. It was an honest mistake. I couldn't protest. For them, we're like vials and ampules. Dispensable. But no matter how sinister and intimidating the system is I would rather think of something else. Someone else to be exact. YOU. I'm pretty sure my 3-day 'vacation' will be all about the things we enjoy: Talking, laughing and above all loving ☺

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Fuerte En La Fe

Esto es la cruz más antigua de Misamis, la cruz de la catedral de San Agustin desde 1888 por los recoletos. ☺

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Bahía de Macajalar

La puesta de sol de Macajalar es uno de las más bellas en el país. Las ciudades cercanas se benefician de sus riquezas especialmente una gran variedad de pescados y mariscos. Y tambien la bahía es un portal principal del norte de Mindanao con mucho tránsito del mar. ☺

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Doña Bebing

Ella había estado trabajando por muchos años en el hospital donde nací. Te cuento que trabajo en el mismo hospital. ☺

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Sin Interrupción

El mundo parece distinto cuando estás junto a mí... ☺

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La Noria

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Cuando, Donde o Lo Que Sea

Cuando, Donde o Lo Que Sea
Maxwell

Te ame con la ilusion

Toma mi amor y corazon
corre todo lo mio que tu quieras
y lo que te haga falta
te daria el aire que respiro
y si al fin deseas el amor en mi

Coro:

Cuando ,Donde o lo que sea ...amor
Cuando ,Donde o lo que sea....amor baby

Quisiera saber si yo podria
ser aquel gran amor de tu vida,
Por siempre mas y un dia verte
Oh yea, y lo que te haga falta
Por todo tu ser me morerias
Y si al fin deseas el amor en mi

Cuando, donde o lo que sea ...amor
Cuando, donde o lo que sea....amor baby

Y lo que te haga falta
te daria el aire que respiro
y si al fin deseas el amor en mi

Cuando, donde o lo que sea ...amor
Cuando, donde o lo que sea....amor baby

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Now I Can Dance

So I hope this finds you well
Sun is shining down eastern valley ways
There's some news I need to tell you
Give my Mother a kiss
Tell her I'm ok
I recall her words
"If it's too easy
It never lasts"
I have compromised
But I'm finally free of the past

Now I can dance
Clouds have all disappeared
Freedom
I hold so dear
Cause nobody knows me here
Though I can only imagine the sadness
In your eyes
Please understand
Now I can dance

All alone the other night
I came to realize we'd be friends for life
It was always meant to be
For some people the heavens can get it so right

Like an angel you see
You have graciously offered a hand
You'd be so proud of me
Now I'm finally taking a stand

Chorus

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Another Day

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When Can I See You Again

When can my heart beat again
When does the pain ever end
When do the tears stop from running over
When does "you'll get over it" begin
I hear what you're saying
But I swear that it's not making sense
So when can I see you

When can I see you again
When can my heart beat again
When can I see you again
When can I breathe once again
And when can I see you

When does my "someday" begin
When I'll find someone again
And what if I still am not truly over
What am I supposed to do then, babe...
Do you see what I'm saying
Even if, if it's not making sense
So when can I see you

When can I see you again
When can my heart beat again
When can I see you again
And when can I breathe once again
And when can I see you... again

Yeah, baby
Do you see what I'm saying
Even if, if it's not making sense, baby
So when can I see you again

When can I see you again
Can my heart beat again, baby
When can I see you again
And when can I breathe once again
And when can I see, babe, again

Wanna see you again
Again...

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Breaking The Silence

After a week of gloomy days, difficult mornings and draining nursing care I'm breaking the silence.. Silence that crippled me to the core. Still, calm but hurting from inside. The pain in loss is definitely excruciating.. It prevented me from doing the passions that I used to share with someone. Yes. Sometimes people fall and get hurt out from the complexities most especially if one has build his/her world around someone so precious. I am in the process and the process has been difficult and draining. My mornings turned out to be a regimen of pillow sobs, runny nose and numbing throat. My nights were too slow and sometimes I just don't want to sleep to avoid the difficult waking moments.

Working conditions fluctuates from mild to extreme toxicity. Welling tears is inevitable at work and so as throwing up and puking out of anxiety. It throbs and synchronizes with the heart rhythm. I don't want to be an emotional vampire by writing long posts about the crisis that I am facing. And to you, you were the greatest.. Your imperfections are beautiful your sincerity has captured me. No one has matched your honesty and sincerity. Your beauty radiates in all areas and your words of comfort and endearment resonates within. It melted my heart even at this very day. You turned me head over heals. You drove me crazy... I know I have caused you some insecurities and some pain but I must say I was yours after all and no matter what complexities we both have, it's there... as what you've said it transcends. I don't know when will my heart shall be put at rest. All I know it's gonna take some time. Me encantas por siempre...

This song obviously, is in a woman's perspective. I must say that I am... and I think it's normal..



Jealous of the girl who caught your eye
One of my darker days
When you looked at her where was I?
Shoulda been in her place
Here I am
All alone imagining what could have been
If I had been there

[Chorus:]
Jealous of the one who'se arms are around you
If she's keeping you satisfied
Jealous of the one who finally found you
Made your sun and your stars collide
La la la la la la la
She's a very very lucky girl
La la la la la la la

Jealous of the one who won your heart
They say it's a perfect match
She's gonna get to be where you are
And I don't get better than that
She'll say you're fine
Whisper words I wish were mine
And they might have been
If I had been there

You know I'd fight the good fight
If I thought I'd change your mind
But if she makes you happy
I would leave that dream behind
Man, she better treat you right
And give you everything
Cause at the moment she doesn't (Hmm :-P)
I'll be waiting in the wings

La la la la la la la
She's a very very lucky girl

This is also a personal blog right? ☺

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