How time flies and soon it will be Christmas again. I just so loved this season as it unite my family. This is also the time when my relatives would go home from overseas and stay for a month or two with us.

This year, some of my relatives won’t be able to come home to celebrate with us including my old made aunt. She’s actually 65 years old and quite old. Last year, I gave her a DVD player to partner with her newly bought television as a Christmas gift. You see, she loves watching movies but since, she’s too old to go out, we urged her to buy her own entertainment set.

She called up yesterday telling that she can’t make it this year. So I’m thinking of the possible gift that I could give her. I actually spotted the Medical Alert. I think this will be a great gift since she’s far from us and no one will look after her except for another relative. This gadget is a good one since she’s not getting any younger and it will be used to update us about her health conditions. I still have to investigate which gadget is perfect for her.

Another exciting thing about giving this gift is that I can buy it online and have it delivered to her house. I know that we’ll miss her this holiday but we’re all hoping that she’ll be alright even though she’s far away. =)

When I was a child, my dad used to rent some VHS tapes for the holiday. Most of the movies rented are cartons including my all time favourite, Pinocchio and Cinderella. As I grow older, my views on how to spend my Christmas are changing every year.

I started embracing romantic movies when I turned 12. I mostly love musical movies with romantic theme. However, I used to watch Home Alone and its sequels and other child-friendly films.

Today, I’m still spending my Christmas with my favourite movies, only now in DVD format =). I wake up early in the morning and go to the church to give thanks. While waiting for some visitors in the afternoon, I would set our DVD player and start watching movies. Last year, I watched “The Holiday and the Lake House.” I was also able to watch again “ the Da Vinci Code.”

This year, I’m not sure if there are romantic movies coming on theatre. However, I’m planning to rent some CDs again, just like the old times. I’m actually looking for some old Christmas movies that I can rent before the holiday begins. Here’s my list.

1. While You Were Sleeping
2. Miracle on 34th Street
3. All I Want for Christmas

Can anyone recommend to some old good Christmas movies to watch?

It’s 37 days before Xmas and I just can feel the soft and cold wind breeze again on my cheek. I also now hear Christmas carols and music and even see inviting decorations while walking along the streets. Indeed, the Christmas spirit is in the air.

While there are upcoming Christmas albums to launch this season, I would like to share with you some albums that I bought and played these past few years. I personally recommend these albums because they have brightened my Christmas and made each day remarkable. =)

I love RnB so most of my collection are from this genre.

1. “Snowflakes,” by Toni Braxton
2. “8 Days of Christmas,” by Destiny’s Child
3. “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah Carey
4. Let It Snow by Michael Buble
5. Christmas Memories by Barbra Streisand
6. Home for Christmas by ‘NSync
7. Christmas Album by Backstreet Boys

Enjoy listening!!!

The emerging technology of computers is just amazing. From big computers to handy gadgets like cellphones and chips, the features and functionality of each piece is absolutely significant to our daily lives… whether it is for pleasure or household used.

Another great and new gadget that’s very helpful to businesses and personal used is the Fleet Tracking system. I first heard this gadget last year and it continuously amaze me due to its more enhanced features and functionality. My uncle actually has it on his vehicle for his truck moving business.

My mp3 also gives me great pleasure each time I put it in my ears. Listening to my favorite songs while traveling truly completes my day. While there are hundreds of advanced mp4s available, I only settle myself to listening with my old Zen. It’s like giving more importance to my favorite old songs and stuff as well.

I can’t truly find any disadvantages with the revolutionizing world of computers. It simply makes our lives easier and profitable all at the same time. And because my work involves the internet, I feel that embracing the many benefits of it can help me a lot rather than going the other way. Sometimes, I still love doing things the old way but I think it is much better this way, at least I have an option. =)

Anne Murray Christmas Album

One of my favorite performers of all time is Anne Murray and I’m just so excited that she has a new album, just in time for the holidays. While the list of songs in her new album the same and timeless Christmas songs, her renditions simply made them a new music to the ear. Here are the songs included in Anne Murray’s Christmas Album for 2008.

Tracklist:
01. Joy To The World
02. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
03. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
04. Away In A Manger
05. Silver Bells
06. O Come All Ye Faithful
07. Winter Wonderland
08. Jingle Bell Rock
09. White Christmas
10. O Holy Night
11. Blue Christmas
12. Go Tell It On The Mountain
13. Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Duet With Michael Bublé)
14. Silent Night
15. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Duet With Diana Krall)

Some facts:
1. The alum was released under the EMI Music Canada
2. Total Playing Time: 45:47
3. Available in stores since October 7, 2008

Let Anne Murray serenade you this Christmas. You’ll simply love it. =)

2008 is no doubt, the comeback years for artists as most of them would like to grace the world again with their charms and great performances. And Tina Turner won’t definitely be on last on the list because her World Tour Concert has just began last October 1,2008.

Yes! The Rock N’ Roll Famer, Tina Turner will rock the world with her moves again. See when she’ll be in your place with the schedules below.

111/13/08,Toronto, ON,Air Canada Centre
11/16/08,Boston, MA,TD Banknorth Garden
11/17/08,Boston, MA,TD Banknorth Garden
11/20/08,Auburn Hills, MI,Palace of Auburn Hills
11/23/08,Washington, DC,Verizon Center
11/24/08,Washington, DC,Verizon Center
11/26/08,Newark, NJ,Prudential Center
11/27/08,Newark, NJ,Prudential Center
11/29/08,Philadelphia, PA,Wachovia Spectrum
12/1/08,New York City, NY,Madison Square Garden
12/3/08,Uniondale, NY,Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
12/4/08,Uniondale, NY,Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
12/6/08,Hartford, CT,XL Center (formerly the Hartford Civic Center)
12/8/08,Montreal, QC,Bell Centre
12/10/08,Montreal, QC,Bell Centre
12/12/08,Toronto, ON,Air Canada Centre
12/13/08,Toronto, ON,Air Canada Centre
1/14/09,Cologne, DEU,Kolnarena
1/15/09,Cologne, DEU,Kolnarena
1/18/09,Cologne, DEU,Kolnarena
1/19/09,Cologne, DEU,Kolnarena
1/22/09,Antwerp, Belguim,Sportpaleis
1/23/09,Antwerp, Belguim,Sportpaleis
1/26/09,Berlin, DEU,O2 World
1/27/09,Berlin, DEU,O2 World
1/30/09,Hamburg, DEU,Color Line Arena
1/31/09,Hamburg, DEU,Color Line Arena
2/3/09,Hamburg, DEU,Color Line Arena
2/4/09,Hannover, DEU,TUI Arena
2/7/09,Vienna, AUT,Wiener Stadthalle
2/8/09,Vienna, AUT,Wiener Stadthalle
2/11/09,Antwerp, Belguim,Sportpaleis
2/12/09,Antwerp, Belguim,Sportpaleis
2/15/09,Zurich, Switzerland,Hallenstadion
2/16/09,Zurich, Switzerland,Hallenstadion
2/19/09,Mannheim, DEU,SAP Arena
2/20/09,Mannheim, DEU,SAP Arena
2/23/09,Munich, DEU,Olympiahalle
2/24/09,Munich, DEU,Olympiahalle
2/27/09,Munich, DEU,Olympiahalle
2/28/09,Munich, DEU,Olympiahalle
3/3/09,London, UK,O2 Arena
3/4/09,London, UK,O2 Arena
3/7/09,London, UK,O2 Arena
3/8/09,London, UK,O2 Arena
3/11/09,London, UK,O2 Arena
3/16/09,Paris, France,Palais Omnisports de Bercy
3/17/09,Paris, France,Palais Omnisports de Bercy
3/21/09,Arnhem, NDL,Gelredome
3/22/09,Arnhem, NDL,Gelredome
3/26/09,Dublin, IRL,The O2
3/27/09,Dublin, IRL,The O2
3/30/09,Manchester, England,MEN Arena (Manchester Evening News Arena)
3/31/09,Manchester, England,MEN Arena (Manchester Evening News Arena)
4/3/09,Manchester, England,MEN Arena (Manchester Evening News Arena)
4/4/09,Manchester, England,MEN Arena (Manchester Evening News Arena)
4/7/09,Birmingham, England,National Indoors Arena
4/8/09,Birmingham, England,National Indoors Arena
4/11/09,Dublin, IRL,The O2
4/12/09,Dublin, IRL,The O2

The concert will last until April 2009 so you still have plenty of time to prepare! =)

There are many goodbye songs that describe the many ways of saying goodbye. Whether it’s about leaving someone permanently or just temporarily bidding goodbye to some friends at school, there’s definitely a song that fit every wave of hands.

Though sad, saying goodbye means looking forward to a promising future and leaving footprints of the past, all at the same time. Since songs are poems written by the heart, there are many songs that pertains to saying goodbye to someone we love than any other situation. Goodbye songs for someone who have been a part of us is like leaving the past and starting anew. Every lyric can represent the very feelings of someone who’s in deep pain.

Here are the most popular goodbye songs that, no doubt has been the best companions for those who have loved and loved but still have to say goodbye… for generations

1. I love you, Goodbye - Celine Dion
2. I’ll say goodbye to love - Carpenters
3. I’ll say goodbye for the two of us - Expose
4. The art of letting go
5. Never Say Goodbye - Bon Jovi
6. Goodbye - Air Supply
7. The World I know - Collective Soul
8. Say Goodbye - S Club 7
9. Sweetest Goodbye - Maroon 5
10. It’s time to say goodbye - Angela Bofill

I’m not your opera-junkie.  I’m a self-confessed alternative music lover–my iPod overflows with music most people have never heard before. It’s full of unsigned artists and their songs.  But recently, I explored this iPod that was left playing and connected to the speakers at work–funny thing is, I never asked permission to check out the songs! lol.

Anyway, fast forward: another guy from work asked me to look for “Here Without You” by The Vitamin String Quartet.  As usual, I myself was again lost and clueless of what he told me to look for, just searched and played the song.  And i was instantly hooked! Mesmerized! Caught in a trance! (Oh well, enough with the melodrama.)

There were loads of songs that the group had turned into dramatic, more intense sounds, well of course–minus the vocals!  There’s “Broken” by Evanescence, “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol, “Pressure” by Paramore, “Snow” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance and a lot, lot more!  Each one different, but every track was ever-brilliant!

Here’s a video of my personal favorite: (Sorry I couldn’t find a better video, we’re after the song anyway, right? )

I admit things have been quite stressful this year: there’s the economic crisis, the election, quite unpredicatable weather and other personal reasons that I would rather not say. Ok, so we’re not here to do some ranting and complaining about how screwed we are–it’s time to turn to oh-so-nice music that will definitely change your mood, even if you woke up at the wrong side of the bed this morning!

Time to turn on the players and listen to Colbie Caillat and her soothing voice with “Realize“. Personally, i feel uplifted with just the sound of her voice.  The lyrics and the rhythm of the song is a plus and it would be nice to sing along, too!  Another song that she sang, and I really like to listen to whenever I’m blue is “Bubbly“. Sure, this track was featured in the animated hit Alvin and the Chipmunks and those cute little creatures have their own version of the song as well! Never failed to make me smile everytime!

And there’s Sara Bareilles: someone you’d probably compare with Norah Jones or Fiona Apple due to her soulful voice, but her versatile vocals can range from gentle to powerful in one song! One particular track that I love hearing is “Love Song”

I’m not gonna write you a love song
’cause you tell me it’s
make or breaking this
if you’re on your way
I’m not gonna write you to stay
If all you have is leaving I’m gonna need a better
reason to write you a love song today

The song’s upbeat tempo simply picks up the mood every morning–or night that I wake up and get ready for work.  Makes me think that somehow, there’s something good waiting for me as I step outside my place and something spectacular is gonna greet me in the outside world!

Life’s generally good, specially when you have a good soundtrack to back it up!

It’s Halloween once again! Aside from the famous pumpkins, Michael Jackson’s Thriller has been a trademark of this season. While there are lots of thrilling and hair raising songs, Thriller is still the most popular Halloween music every Halloween.

Relive the days when Michael Jackson is still black with this music video that’s making every party the spookiest ones every year. Any Halloween party is definitely not complete without “Thriller”