At its core, the Love Conquers All story is very romantic, triumphant, and full of courage to face yourself with honesty. The catalyst for change in your love story is usually a pivotal event, circumstance, or reevaluation of yourself.
Where should you look for these pivotal moments? Challenges may come from family and society — even yourself. Do loved ones disapprove of your partner, raise concerns you hadn't previously cared that much about? Turning points may also stem from previous obligations at work, or in promises you've made to others. Do you reschedule or delay plans with your partner because you feel the need to honor responsibilities at the office? Do you prioritize taking care of a friend in need over the needs of your mate?
These themes are echoed throughout history and recorded in diaries, novels, television and films. In Jane Austin's novel "Emma" for example, the protagonist put everybody else's romantic needs before her own. Had she not stopped to question herself, she would have missed a chance for love altogether. Was she just looking after her friends? Or was she guarding herself from the potential hurt of a relationship or unrequited love?
Ambition to be loyal to loved ones, move ahead at work, improve your home, see the world — these are all good things. But sometimes, they take precedence over your love life — whether you are conscious of it or not. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but think about it. Are you ever afraid of being held back from your goals? Or that a relationship might make attaining those goals a slower process, or change them completely?
Remember Nicolas Cage in the film "Family Man"? Through a strange twist of fate, he's given the opportunity to see life as it might have been had he gotten married instead of pursued successes at work. Though fantastical and magical, he experiences a jarring event, and through it, realizes he has different priorities. He would give up his important job and expensive belongings to be with the one woman he realizes he truly loves. And he realizes that his initial choice to pursue his career instead of pursue his relationship was driven not by his hopes for success, but his fear of taking on the seriousness of his relationship. With this insight, he has the courage to face himself, not preexisting hopes and goals.
Even if fate doesn't throw obstacles in your way, it's possible that you do. Do you shy away from romantic commitments? Do you make excuses for not dating? Do you wish your relationships never progressed passed the lovey-dovey stage? Are the people you date "all wrong" for you? There's a reason you're holding back from pursuing a good thing. You may put excuses between you and another person, or you may intentionally pick the wrong person to give you an out, an alternative to getting serious. The real courage in your love story comes from taking a good look at yourself, and questioning your motivations.
Once you recognize this as your story, you will indeed have the courage and the insight to question yourself and make a commitment, or break with someone before external events force you to. In this manner, Courage is one of the most noble and truthful love stories out there.
In "Notting Hill," Julia Roberts plays a movie star whose career (not to mention awful boyfriend) get in the way of a fledgling romance with a London bookseller (Hugh Grant). In "Autumn in New York," a cheating playboy played by Richard Gere finds himself in love with a dying 22-year-old. Will he mend his ways before it's too late? The love story that drives these plots is the same that drives your fantasies and relationships, which is why these stories can be so powerful. Of course, in the movies it's always clear just whom the lead person should hook up with. In real life, it's quite a bit harder. Love Conquers All, and now you're equipped to find it.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
My Primary Love Story
Love Conquers All is your primary love story!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Advanced Global Personality Test Results
| Advanced Global Personality Test Results
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personality test by similarminds.com
Stability results were medium which suggests you are moderately relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Orderliness results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly organized, reliable, neat, and hard working at the expense of flexibility, efficiency, spontaneity, and fun.
Extraversion results were medium which suggests you are moderately talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting.
trait snapshot:
clean, organized, dislikes chaos, semi neat freak, perfectionist, traditional, realist, fits in most places, enjoys managing others, risk averse, good at saving money, prudent, respects authority, high self control, hard working, does not like to stand out, follows the rules, finisher, resilient, takes precautions, cautious, honest, unfamiliar with the dark side of life, practical, dutiful
carrie-d
| this one's got esp... You Are Most Like Carrie! |
 You're quirky, flirty, and every guy's perfect first date. But can the guy in question live up to your romantic ideal? It's tough for you to find the right match - you're more than a little picky. Never fear... You've got a great group of friends and a great closet of clothes, no matter what! Romantic prediction: You'll fall for someone this year... Totally different from any guy you've dated. |
Thursday, June 5, 2008
first reactions
Here we go:
1. Beer: Budweiser
2. McDonald's: burger
3. Relationships: tango
4. Purple: grimace
5. Power Rangers: yellow
7. Steroids: bulky
8. Cartoons: Saturday morning
9. The President: seal
10. Tupperware: party
11. Some beach: cloudy
12. Santa Claus: Christmas
13. Halloween: cats
14. Alice: white
15. Grammar: Webster
16: Myspace: yours
17. Clowns: sad
18. Marriage: commitment
19. Paris: romance
20. Redheads: freckles
21. Pass: the Cheer (hehe…)
22. One night stands: zip
23. Donald Trump: you’re fired.
24. Neverland: Johnny Depp
25. Vanilla ice cream: pistachio cookies
28. Hookers: make-up
29. High school: drama
30. Pajamas: dreams
31. Woody: weird
32. Wet Socks: flood
33. I Love: You.
1. Beer: Budweiser
2. McDonald's: burger
3. Relationships: tango
4. Purple: grimace
5. Power Rangers: yellow
7. Steroids: bulky
8. Cartoons: Saturday morning
9. The President: seal
10. Tupperware: party
11. Some beach: cloudy
12. Santa Claus: Christmas
13. Halloween: cats
14. Alice: white
15. Grammar: Webster
16: Myspace: yours
17. Clowns: sad
18. Marriage: commitment
19. Paris: romance
20. Redheads: freckles
21. Pass: the Cheer (hehe…)
22. One night stands: zip
23. Donald Trump: you’re fired.
24. Neverland: Johnny Depp
25. Vanilla ice cream: pistachio cookies
28. Hookers: make-up
29. High school: drama
30. Pajamas: dreams
31. Woody: weird
32. Wet Socks: flood
33. I Love: You.
Friday, May 30, 2008
blind. dense.
why are you hurting me? why are you hurting me this way? don't i matter to you anymore? do i still matter to you? do you still think about me? why don't you try to see me? why won't you see me and talk to me? do you still wanna see me? do you still think i'm special? what's wrong? why are you pulling the plug? or have you already pulled the plug a long time ago? why are you breaking my heart? why? why can't you just let me know what's on your mind even if it might hurt me? are we friends? are we still friends? do you still see me as more than a friend? can you still see me as more than a friend? do you still like me? do you still love me? did you ever love me? do you feel that i love you? do you KNOW that i love you? do you know that you're hurting me right now? do you know that i cry because of you nowadays? are you deliberately doing this to really hurt me? why? what for? don't you want me anymore? don't you love me anymore? don't you miss me anymore? are you really breaking my heart on purpose? why? why didn't you give us a chance? why didn't you let our love grow? why?
.
.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
...
Unsaid
by Julianne
Do I have to lose you now
So I can gain you some other time?
Do I have to take a bow,
End the show before the curtain call?
Do I have to look the other way
Coz we just got too much to say?
Did it even have to be like this
For you and I? I wanna know why.
Even if I know what I've been told
To let go means to surrender my control.
But it isn't easy to have loved and not survive.
Was is for the wrong reason?
Or maybe the wrong season?
Coz I wanted this love to grow.
I wanted to see it soar.
I wanted to give a chance for the Sun
To kiss our eyes
So maybe we could see the light
Behind our hearts desires.
Do I have to be broken one last time
So I can be made whole again?
Do I have to be chastised
To be saved and rescued from the fire?
Do I have to be reminded of all this
That I didn't even own a thing to begin with?
No right to claim,
No right to put the blame
On anyone or anything
Even if I know what I've been told
To let go means to surrender my control.
But it isn't easy to have loved and not survive.
Was is for the wrong reason?
Or maybe the wrong season
Coz I wanted this love to grow.
I wanted to see it soar.
I wanted to give a chance for the Sun
To kiss our eyes
So maybe we could see the light
Behind our hearts desires.
Do I have to watch you go ahead
Leaving me with out a word said?
Do I even get the opportunity to say my plea?
I hope now you're hearing me.
Coz I wanted this love to grow.
I wanted to see it soar.
I wanted to give a chance for the Sun
To kiss our eyes
So maybe we could see the light
Behind our hearts desires.
I wanted to see the light.
I wanted you to see the light.
I wanted us to see the light.
... Open up your eyes time
To open up our eyes...
by Julianne
Do I have to lose you now
So I can gain you some other time?
Do I have to take a bow,
End the show before the curtain call?
Do I have to look the other way
Coz we just got too much to say?
Did it even have to be like this
For you and I? I wanna know why.
Even if I know what I've been told
To let go means to surrender my control.
But it isn't easy to have loved and not survive.
Was is for the wrong reason?
Or maybe the wrong season?
Coz I wanted this love to grow.
I wanted to see it soar.
I wanted to give a chance for the Sun
To kiss our eyes
So maybe we could see the light
Behind our hearts desires.
Do I have to be broken one last time
So I can be made whole again?
Do I have to be chastised
To be saved and rescued from the fire?
Do I have to be reminded of all this
That I didn't even own a thing to begin with?
No right to claim,
No right to put the blame
On anyone or anything
Even if I know what I've been told
To let go means to surrender my control.
But it isn't easy to have loved and not survive.
Was is for the wrong reason?
Or maybe the wrong season
Coz I wanted this love to grow.
I wanted to see it soar.
I wanted to give a chance for the Sun
To kiss our eyes
So maybe we could see the light
Behind our hearts desires.
Do I have to watch you go ahead
Leaving me with out a word said?
Do I even get the opportunity to say my plea?
I hope now you're hearing me.
Coz I wanted this love to grow.
I wanted to see it soar.
I wanted to give a chance for the Sun
To kiss our eyes
So maybe we could see the light
Behind our hearts desires.
I wanted to see the light.
I wanted you to see the light.
I wanted us to see the light.
... Open up your eyes time
To open up our eyes...
Monday, May 19, 2008
Shuffling my Soundtrack - Cool With You (my life according to iTunes)
i am seriously bored.
RULES:
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn't make sense.
* well... most of it didn't make much sense...
NO CHEATING!
How are you feeling today?
Lonely Days - Eagle Eye Cherry
*oh dear...
Will you get far in life?
Orgia - Ennio Morricone*eh?
How do your friends see you?
You Give Love A Bad Name - Atreyu*ganun?
Will you get married?
Name Fun - Parokya Ni Edgar
*meaning?
What is your best friend's theme song?
Gone - Kanye West
What is the story of your life?
Peggy Gordon - The Corrs
What was high school like?
Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr
*eh?
How can you get ahead in life?
Monopoly - Rivermaya
*hmmm, and what should i monopolize?
What is the best thing about your friends?
Spider-Man - Ramones
*they're all Spider Man?
What is today going to be like?
Lullaby - Session Road
*really? sana...
What is in store for the weekend?
Doors - Moonstar88
*doors?
What song describes you?
Goodbye - Juana*oh dear again...
How do you describe your grandparents?
This Life - Mandalay
How is your life going?
They Can't Take That Away From Me - Steve Tyrell
What song will they play at your funeral?
Suntok Sa Buwan - Session Road
*ang sad naman
How does the world see you?
Red, Red Wine - Tony Tribe*pwede...
Will you have a happy life?
Just Like A Splendid Love Song - Orange & Lemons*pwedeng pwede...
What do your friends really think of you?
Baliw - Truefaith*totoo naman eh, hehe...
Do people secretly lust after you?
So Beautiful - Savage Garden*ahahahahaha!
How can I make myself happy?
Space Oddity - David Bowie*eh?
What should you do with your life?
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys*?
Will you ever have children?
Alex's Father - Rachel Portman
*Who's Alex? And who's his father?
How do you picture yourself 5 years from now?
Senamou (C'Est L'Amour) - Angélique Kidjo Feat. Amadou & Miriam*hmmm... i like...
What is best to describe your special someone?
Marrakech - Mishka Adams
What is in store for you in this world?
The Ordertaker - Parokya Ni Edgar*I'll have an ordertaker? pwede din...
What would your life be 10 years from now?
Wishing I Was There - Natalie Imbruglia*double meaning...
Will you be successful?
Moden De - Sugar Hiccup*wish I knew what Moden De meant
How was your childhood?
Nod Your Head - Paul McCartney
*pretty much
What song best describes your mood right now?
Ganjazz - Eraserheads*errr...
How was it answering this survey?
Jesus Walks - Kanye West
What does this year have in store for me?
The Nearness Of You - Steve Tyrell*the nearness of who?
What does your love life look like?
Unwell - MatchboxTwenty
*kainis
What do I say when life gets hard?
Love Is A Victory - The Amaranths
*it always is...
What do I think of when I get up in the morning?
Seniorita - Justin Timberlake
*sana nga one day, haha!
What song will I dance to at my wedding?
Preno - Session Road
*but why?
What do you want as a career?
Champagne Supernova - Matt Pond PA
*hmmm...
Your favorite saying?
If I Neva See You Again - Pink Martini*hmmmmmm...
Favorite place?
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morisette
*of course, i oughta know...
What do you think of your parents?
I'm Your Villain - Franz Ferdinand
*ayayayay
Where would you go on a first date?
No More - Diana Ross*no more first dates?! what the... ? double meaning na naman...
Drug of choice?
It Doesn't Get Better Than This - Kathy Fitzgerald*hmmm... natural high?
Describe yourself.
Samba Da Bencao (Samba Of The Blessing) - Sergio Mendes Feat. Marcelo D2
The song that will be played at your funeral?
Calling - Leona Ness
*parang natanong na to...
What's your Porn star name?
#34 - Dave Matthews' Band*girl #34, hehe...
What is my state of mind like at the moment?
If You Never Come To Me - Bertrand Burgalat
*ang sad na naman...
How will I die?
Love's Divine - Seal
*again, it always is...
The song you'll put as the subject?
Cool With You - Nina
RULES:
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn't make sense.
* well... most of it didn't make much sense...
NO CHEATING!
How are you feeling today?
Lonely Days - Eagle Eye Cherry
*oh dear...
Will you get far in life?
Orgia - Ennio Morricone*eh?
How do your friends see you?
You Give Love A Bad Name - Atreyu*ganun?
Will you get married?
Name Fun - Parokya Ni Edgar
*meaning?
What is your best friend's theme song?
Gone - Kanye West
What is the story of your life?
Peggy Gordon - The Corrs
What was high school like?
Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr
*eh?
How can you get ahead in life?
Monopoly - Rivermaya
*hmmm, and what should i monopolize?
What is the best thing about your friends?
Spider-Man - Ramones
*they're all Spider Man?
What is today going to be like?
Lullaby - Session Road
*really? sana...
What is in store for the weekend?
Doors - Moonstar88
*doors?
What song describes you?
Goodbye - Juana*oh dear again...
How do you describe your grandparents?
This Life - Mandalay
How is your life going?
They Can't Take That Away From Me - Steve Tyrell
What song will they play at your funeral?
Suntok Sa Buwan - Session Road
*ang sad naman
How does the world see you?
Red, Red Wine - Tony Tribe*pwede...
Will you have a happy life?
Just Like A Splendid Love Song - Orange & Lemons*pwedeng pwede...
What do your friends really think of you?
Baliw - Truefaith*totoo naman eh, hehe...
Do people secretly lust after you?
So Beautiful - Savage Garden*ahahahahaha!
How can I make myself happy?
Space Oddity - David Bowie*eh?
What should you do with your life?
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys*?
Will you ever have children?
Alex's Father - Rachel Portman
*Who's Alex? And who's his father?
How do you picture yourself 5 years from now?
Senamou (C'Est L'Amour) - Angélique Kidjo Feat. Amadou & Miriam*hmmm... i like...
What is best to describe your special someone?
Marrakech - Mishka Adams
What is in store for you in this world?
The Ordertaker - Parokya Ni Edgar*I'll have an ordertaker? pwede din...
What would your life be 10 years from now?
Wishing I Was There - Natalie Imbruglia*double meaning...
Will you be successful?
Moden De - Sugar Hiccup*wish I knew what Moden De meant
How was your childhood?
Nod Your Head - Paul McCartney
*pretty much
What song best describes your mood right now?
Ganjazz - Eraserheads*errr...
How was it answering this survey?
Jesus Walks - Kanye West
What does this year have in store for me?
The Nearness Of You - Steve Tyrell*the nearness of who?
What does your love life look like?
Unwell - MatchboxTwenty
*kainis
What do I say when life gets hard?
Love Is A Victory - The Amaranths
*it always is...
What do I think of when I get up in the morning?
Seniorita - Justin Timberlake
*sana nga one day, haha!
What song will I dance to at my wedding?
Preno - Session Road
*but why?
What do you want as a career?
Champagne Supernova - Matt Pond PA
*hmmm...
Your favorite saying?
If I Neva See You Again - Pink Martini*hmmmmmm...
Favorite place?
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morisette
*of course, i oughta know...
What do you think of your parents?
I'm Your Villain - Franz Ferdinand
*ayayayay
Where would you go on a first date?
No More - Diana Ross*no more first dates?! what the... ? double meaning na naman...
Drug of choice?
It Doesn't Get Better Than This - Kathy Fitzgerald*hmmm... natural high?
Describe yourself.
Samba Da Bencao (Samba Of The Blessing) - Sergio Mendes Feat. Marcelo D2
The song that will be played at your funeral?
Calling - Leona Ness
*parang natanong na to...
What's your Porn star name?
#34 - Dave Matthews' Band*girl #34, hehe...
What is my state of mind like at the moment?
If You Never Come To Me - Bertrand Burgalat
*ang sad na naman...
How will I die?
Love's Divine - Seal
*again, it always is...
The song you'll put as the subject?
Cool With You - Nina
Thursday, May 15, 2008
hopefully weary
i'm slowly disarming myself....
i'm pushing myself to face the sun...
i'm trying to open my eyes
to the very blinding light of truth.
i'm slowly opening my hands,
loosening my grasp
when i haven't even
held you enough yet.
i still hope.
i still believe..
i can silently and secretly wait.
still.
i am hurt.
i am sad.
but i find myself blind
even with open eyes.
all because of this heart
that loves you.
.
i'm pushing myself to face the sun...
i'm trying to open my eyes
to the very blinding light of truth.
i'm slowly opening my hands,
loosening my grasp
when i haven't even
held you enough yet.
i still hope.
i still believe..
i can silently and secretly wait.
still.
i am hurt.
i am sad.
but i find myself blind
even with open eyes.
all because of this heart
that loves you.
.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
14 days
i was broken, rambling and ranting.
i was confused, scared to admit that that might be it.
i was reluctant but hopeful still.
i was pushed to move on by people who love me.
i was preparing myself for the possible heartbreak.
i was starting to surrender. and eventually let go.
and then that simple message from you changed everything.
again.
***
you miss me. i know you do.
i miss you too.
.
i was confused, scared to admit that that might be it.
i was reluctant but hopeful still.
i was pushed to move on by people who love me.
i was preparing myself for the possible heartbreak.
i was starting to surrender. and eventually let go.
and then that simple message from you changed everything.
again.
***
you miss me. i know you do.
i miss you too.
.
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