I made an 8tracks account, people. I'm not an expert at creating playlists, but I really enjoy making them. I hope you'll enjoy them, too.

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My Gift To You (Awww)

Wow, it's been a month since I last blogged. Busy, busy, busy... ish. Meh. 

Last year, I made little cards for my friends with a drawing and a quote from their favorite movie, character, celebrity, etc. This year, though, I gave everyone playlists. I made four different ones: Faith, Hope, Healing, and Love, and I put them inside handmade CD cases. I wrote the title of the playlist on the back, along with a verse below and a one line drawing on the bottom right corner. Then, I stuck the song list on the front and added a short dedication. It took me two days to complete roughly thirty six of these, and I had SO MUCH fun making them!

Since I can't give you the actual CDs, enjoy the playlists by downloading them through the links below.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)

Faith

Romans 12:12

Hope

Psalm 71:14,20

Healing

Isaiah 40:11

Love

1 Peter 1:8

The Love Playlist

Undivided Heart by Gillian Ross

Here's a playlist (well, just less than half of it because the whole file's too big) that I made with His love in mind. I actually made this playlist one day last month when I was extremely high on His love. I felt as if my heart would explode with joy and indescribable love for Him. I love days like those. 

I know that I won't experience that feeling everyday. I know that there will be hard days, because if God made good days, there are also bad days. (Ecclesiastes 7:14) Still, I know that I should still praise and thank Him during those really low days and know that He is always there, even if sometimes I can't feel it. I hope these songs bless you.

"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy."

1 Peter 1:8

"Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy..."

Isaiah 60:5

Download the playlist here.

Have Your Way

I just wanna commend Britt Nicole on her awesome songs. She has great songs full of life and meaning. I just wanna share with you one of my favorite songs from her. It's called Have Your Way.

Feels like I've been here forever,
Why can't you just intervene?
Do you see the tears keep falling?
And I'm falling apart at the seams.
But you never said the road would be easy,
But you said that you would never leave.
And you never promised that this life wasn't hard,
But you promised you'd take care of me.

So I'll stop searching for the answers,
I`ll stop praying for an escape,
And I'll trust you,God, with where I am,
And believe that you will have your way.
Just have your way.
Just have your way.

When my friends and my family have left me,
And I feel so ashamed and so cold.
Remind me that you take broken things
And turn them into beautiful.

So I'll stop searching for the answers,
I'll stop praying for an escape,
And I'll trust you, God, with where I am,
And believe that you`ll have your way.
Just have your way.
Just have your way.

Even if my dreams have died,
And even if I don`t survive,
I'll still worship you with all my life.
My life.
Whoa-oh..

And I'll stop searching for the answers,
I'll stop praying for an escape,
And I'll trust you, God, with where I am,
And believe that you will have your way.
Just have your way.
Just have your way.

I know you will.
I won't forget.
Whoa-oh
You love me.
Have your way.
Yeah


You can download the song here.

The Opening

Last night, I had the awesome privilege of watching Switchfoot live in Phil Sports Arena, formerly known as ULTRA, with Yana. I love Switchfoot so much djfhdkjfalksjdfhaskdjfg

The concert was supposed to start at 7:30 pm, but due to some unknown delay, it started at 8:30. So Yana and I were lining up outside ULTRA for more than half an hour. Every time we'd move a step, we'd cheer. I think we seriously pissed off the people around us. How and why? Well, we...

1. Made singit
2. Talked loud
3. Laughed loud
4. Copied Thirdy R's yell when Yana dropped the tickets

When we finally got in, we went to the merch table and got some stuff. Yana got a shirt, and I got a CD, The Best Yet: Deluxe Edition.

A band called Imago was the front act and they performed three songs. Akap, Sundo, and Effect Desired None. It was so awkward 'cause everyone knew the song, but me and Yana were so NR 'cause we didn't. We just commented on the girl's voice and her tank top.

When Switchfoot came out, I couldn't believe my eyes. I'd been waiting for that moment for so long. I never dreamed I'd actually get to see them LIVE. The first thing I thought was, "THAT'S JON FREAKING FOREMAN AND HE JUST STRUMMED HIS GUITAR." =))))

The concert was freaking unbelievable. Jon's (lead vocals) voice was so pure and strong and beautiful. It was like a dream. I seriously pinched myself several times and kept blinking to make sure it wasn't a dream.

Jon kept saying stuff like, "Manila, you're beautiful!" "Manila, you're incredible!" "I keep saying this, but Manila is seriously one of my favorite places." "Astig kayo!" Turns out that Jerome Fontamillas (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals) is Pinoy. He even greeted us in Filipino.

The best part was that, before the show, Yana and I were discussing what songs they would play. Our guesses were correct! We said they'd open with The Sound and then close with Only Hope and Dare You To Move and they did!

Here's the line-up. It was so incredible, I'll never forget it.

1. The Sound
2. Stars
3. Bullet Soul
4. Gone
5. Your Love Is A Song
6. Free
7. Always
8. Awakening
9. Meant To Live
10. Mess of Me
11. Learning To Breathe
12. This Is Home
13. We Are One Tonight

The only song I didn't know was We Are One Tonight, but I learned it quickly, so I was able to sing along. After We Are One Tonight, the lights all went out and they left the stage. We started chanting, "WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE!" Then, they came back and asked if it was alright if they sang three more songs. Of course, we screamed our approval and they played...

1. Only Hope
2. Hello Hurricane
3. Dare You To Move

Then, it was finished. It was so freaking fast I couldn't believe it was done, but it was. Yana and I went to the VIP area and tried to ask for picks, but no one gave us any :))

I was smiling all the way home. The experience was so wonderful, and I hope with all my heart that they come back.

So, it's done, and I'm suffering a serious case of post concert depression. I'm seriously hungover. My CD and playlist have been on repeat the entire day (and even last night after the concert) and I woke up so sore, but extremely happy. My throat's painful from major throat abuse, neck from head banging, arms from being lifted up so high, legs from jumping and standing so long. But, whatever.

Imagon source

L-R: Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jon Foreman, Jerome Fontamillas, Drew Shirley source

Jon Foreman source

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Chad Butler source

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