PARA THRILLA IN MANILA PART 2!!!

Here comes PARAMORE!!! Hayley + Taylor + Jeremy + mewithoutyou rocked the MOA Arena last night (Feb. 15, 2013). It was their 2nd concert this year. The crowd went wild during the first note of Paramore's new single "Now". Hayley is wearing a Diamond Youth's tee with sides cut open. Her voice is better in LIVE! She's so natural, adorable and full of energy! Taylor and Jeremy rocked the stage as well. I loved how Taylor shifted from guitar to percussions... whew, that is sooo cool!

HIGHLIGHTS:

* For me, the best part was when they sang the outro of "Let the Flames Begin". Hayley was on her knees as she sang the words.... "Father...oh Father... oh Father... Father, well I am ready. Now won't you let it begin?" Then she lie down on the stage as she cried "Cuz I am here now, I want to dance in the mighty palm of your hands!" God, that was epic!!!

* Hayley picked up a lucky fan to do a duet with her. Vanessa rocked the stage while singing Misery Business with Paramore. She also took a photo with Hayley and got a big hug from Hayley and Taylor... awww!

* Headbang!!!

* Taylor York ♥

* The crowd waved their cellphone lights as Paramore played "The Only Exception". It was breath-taking and a heartfelt moment.

* Hayley & Taylor did an acoustic number ... "In the Mourning" and mashed it up with Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide".

* Hayley thanking the fans for the efforts of connecting with them, sending them pictures, tweets, comments and inspiring them to make more music despite of the band's struggles for the past 2 years.

* The most moving part of the concert was when Hayley said "before you leave these doors tonight, I want you to know that YOU ARE ALL IMPORTANT! Don't let anyone bring you down. Your thoughts, ideas, opinions... every single one of you is important."

It was such an inspiring night! The best concert I've ever seen! PARAMORE rules!!! I'm sooooo glad to be there! Woooohoooo! Yeahhh! \m/

Note: Concert photos courtesy of the other fans =)

FRIDAY MADNESS!!!

"Cherish those precious moments because they did not happen by plan or design but by feelings, hunch, chance, fate, destiny or just the need to say hello to a particular person at that point in time."

For me, there is no other perfect time to unwind, have fun and talk to friends than Friday nights!  No matter how busy I get the whole week, I always look forward to this night.  Perhaps it's because I've got lots of good memories from it and the moment that turned my life around happened a year ago.

I was busy partying that night with a friend.  Going out to different bars just to unwind and chat.  I was brokenhearted and though I know alcohol won't solve anything, at least it would make me numb for a while.  I just want to shake off the sad feeling and have fun.  The angels must have heard me cuz not for long, as my friend and I are heading to another bar, we saw a bunch of loud and drunk people at the corner of the street.  It turned out that we knew them.  Then, they called us... 

They're not my usual beermates but I enjoyed that night.  They were fun to be with, not to mention the only person that I adore for years was there too!!!  But since my friend and I are not done yet with our bar hopping, we left them.  

My most favorite part was when the love-of-my-life-but-he-doesn't-know-it guy followed us in the bar. He sat beside me.  We cracked jokes and laughed like crazy.  That's the first time we're together like that.  

One moment I was watching the band, the next thing I know is that I felt his hand on mine.  I couldn't believe it when I turned to his direction and saw his fingers locked into mine.  I wanted to hold him but confusion got in the way.  I stared into his eyes then he joked around to divert my attention and let go of my hand.

God, I can't sleep that night!  So many questions popped into my head.  I ended up staring at the ceiling, smiling and rewinding the whole night.

Sometimes the slightest touch of a hand, a single stare or a soft whisper from the ones you love could mean so much to you.  I didn't know that night would change everything for both of us.  I've realized things and I took courage to follow my heart.  The next pages of my life has never been the same and I am happy for not holding back.  It's true, when you love someone, you've got to make them feel it... otherwise, you're left in the shadows building your what-ifs! Once you get a chance, take it!  Who knows where it leads to...  at least when you got older you could say "YOU'VE TRIED!"

WHEN IT'S REAL, YOU CAN'T WALK AWAY!

"But you're here... cause you're crazy about him! I get it okay? I mean, what's not to love? Listen... take it from someone who's been around for a long time.  When it's real, you can't walk away!" Lexi told Elena in Season 1 of The Vampire Diaries.  

It was 2 years ago when I started watching my favorite vampire series and Lexi's words struck me. I guess she was right.  Forty six months of constant battle between my heart and my mind and look where I am now... I'm still here!  I tried to stay away. I denied my feelings. I dated other guys. I fought with him. I make myself believe that I hated him.  But whatever I do, it always leads me back to him.

There were times when I would hate myself.  But when I think it over, I become amazed of my will to wait, my strength to hold on and how much I loved him despite of the consequences.

It was hard, but love is all about taking risks and sacrifices.  I knew it would cause me pain and disappointments.  Damn I was right!  I was stupid but I've never felt so happy in my life!