Music Monday: Somebody to Love

This is a post-Valentine song for myself:

Somebody to Love - Leighton Meester / Robin Thicke

Paris, France to Michigan
London town and through Berlin
I cant believe this place Im in
Everywhere and back again
Porcelain and China dolls
Give me one and Ive seen them all
Got my back against the wall
Wonder where Ill be tomorrow?

But wait, now how long could this take?
Its hard to find a man,
When youre gone before he wakes.
They say its hard to achieve
But cant a girl believe?

(Chorus)
Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know youre out there
Theres got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I cant seem to find
Somebody to love

(Robin Thicke)
Baby girl, there you at
Looking at me like a putty cat
Wondering where that thing is at
Wondering where your ring is at
Nobody ever did it quite like this
Nobody ever did it quite like you
Do your hair, I bought you shoes
We can hit the town like superstars do
You fall in love? Then let me show you love
Give me the key to your heart
I can give you what you want
When youre waiting for love
And youre lookin for someone
Imma turn this gossip girl into a woman

[Chorus x2]
Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know youre out there
Theres got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I cant seem to find
Somebody to love

Je t'adore, Je t'adore
Make a move, do the thing
Turn around, strike a pose
Je t'adore, Je t'adore
Make a move, do the thing
Turn around, strike a pose
Ooh, I like it
Ooh, I need it
Ooh, I want it
Hey Hey

I know its hard to achieve
But cant a girl believe?

[Chorus x2]
Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know youre out there
Theres got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I cant seem to find
Somebody to love

Book Review: He's Just Not That Into You.

Mara is currently obsessing (yet again) with Greg Behrendt's and Liz Tuccillo's bestselling book entitled He's Just Not That Into You.

Stop.

Why am I referring to myself as a third person?

As I was saying, since 2 nights ago I have been listening nonstop to my audiobook of the said title. Not obsessing enough?

First, I have read the book way before there was a movie or even an idea of making of the movie.

Second, I watched the movie at least 5 times even though I was not as satisfied with it as I was with the book (the book is way better).

Third, I uploaded my audiobook in my iPod about a year or two ago and listened to it while on the road from Manila to Ilocos which is about a 6 to 8 hour drive.

Fourth, by the time we reached our house in Ilocos I listened to it again every night until the day we headed back to Manila again.

Fifth, I sent 2 girl friends a copy of the audio book and lent one friend my book (which I never got back).

And now after months of hiatus from the copy, I am back on obsessing again this time with the audiobook PLUS e-book. How obsessed can I get, huh?

Don't laugh. No, I'm not crazy.

Something just happened and I need a reassurance of some sort. Something that will keep my mind straight and prevent me from doing damage to my self-esteem. It's actually helping. It's like a slap-in-the-face-kick-in-the-ass-shake-back-to-reality kind of awakening and I have this book to thank. Most of what's written in the book is easy to do, you might also think that no one needs such books because it's all common sense and just a waste of time. But no, this book will be your best friend (aside from your Bible if you are religious).

Not convinced?

Here are some parts/quotes from the book that will open your minds and will make you love yourself and know your worth:

If a dude isn’t calling you when he

says he will, or making sure you know that he’s dating you, then you already have your answer. Stop

making excuses for him, his actions are screaming the truth: He’s just not that into you.

If a guy truly likes you, but for personal reasons he needs to take things slow, he will let you know that

immediately. He won’t keep you guessing, because he’ll want to make sure you don’t get frustrated and

go away.

“Give me a call.” “E-mail me.” “Tell Joey we should all hang out sometime.” Don’t let him trick you into

asking him out. When men want you, they do the work. I know it sounds old school, but when men like

women, they ask them out.

The big question here is, “Is it okay for a guy to forget to call me?” I’m saying to you, “No.” Barring

disaster—someone had to be rushed to the hospital, he was just fired from his job, someone keyed his

Ferrari (kidding)—he should never forget to call you. If I like you, I don’t forget you, ever. Don’t you

want the guy who’ll forget about all the other things in his life before he forgets about you?

I’m about to make a wild, extreme, and severe relationship rule: The word “busy” is a load of crap and is

most often used by assholes. The word “busy” is the relationship Weapon of Mass Destruction. It seems

like a good excuse, but in fact, in every silo you uncover, all you’re going to find is a man who didn’t

care enough to call. Remember: Men are never too busy to get what they want.

From this moment on, right now, as you read this, make this solemn vow about your future romantic

relationships: no more murky, no more gray, no more unidentified, and no more undeclared. And if at all

possible, try to know someone as best you can before you get naked with them.

So, have I got your interest already? Girls? Ladies? Get a copy of the book, the audiobook or the e-book and give this a read. It will change your life. Did I mention that this is a light feel-good read? I love the authors' style and when you hear the authors in the audiobook it's much better. Greg Behrendt is now MY guy. :)

Roger Federer is Australian Open's CHAMPION... again!

After losing his winning streak to Rafael Nadal in last year's Australian Open, World Number 1 and my personal number 1 favorite, Roger Federer got back his AO title winning against Andy Murray in 3 straight sets. Not that Murray didn't give him a good a match especially during the last set where they played 13-11 tie break. It was an intense match but I had no doubt Roger will win it!

World Number 1. Roger Federer giving his Australian Open Championship Trophy a kiss on the cheek. :)

I am so happy I am just satisfying myself by thinking I am the trophy that Roger is kissing. :P

Sorry for not updating my blog about the tournament. This is a first but I was always updating via my twitter. If you are not following me yet, follow me at: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/MaraDeGuzman :) for more updates about my interesting day to day life, quotations, random things, and other updates.