graduation day & summer escapades

I graduated this afternoon…

…from Level 1 sign language class. Yep, the Sign Language Association of Cebu held its graduation rites this afternoon at 3pm, at the Ayala Activity Center. I’m still a level 1 graduate, which means I’m still not very proficient at signing, though I guess I can do most words and some sentences. This June my friends and I are moving on to Level 2 for more in-depth study… and a whole lotta signing.

Speaking of summer escapades, on the other hand — I had mine early. A group of us went to one of the islands of Camotes last weekend for an overnight stay at beautiful, beautiful Mangodlong Rock Resort. It was our first time to the place, and definitely our first time to set foot in Camotes. We didn’t quite expect such a beautiful white sand beach and crystal clear waters to greet us the moment we got out of the multicab that took us to the resort. It’s a place definitely worth going back to, and I will for sure when I get some extra money (not that the place is expensive, it’s really quite affordable, which simply adds to the beauty of it!).

Check out some of our pix from that trip… there’s more in the gallery.

And last for today, I’d like to share a favorite from my mp3 collection: The Truth by former The Calling frontman Alex Band, the official soundtrack for the movie Doll Graveyard. Enjoy!

THE TRUTH
Alex Band

Well hello
You say you want to taste the truth
Just swallow it down
And it will all be over soon
Don’t try to fight
Just listen to the sound of my voice
I know you want to run baby
But you don’t really have a choice, don’t have a choice

Cause they’ve become addicted
Turning our world to trash
And right now you are their victim
There is no turning back…

Your every move
They’re watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be your last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted the truth

When you sleep
When you eat
They’re always there
Looking to bury the living
And bring life to the dead, to the dead

One hundred years of waiting
Thirty six thousand days
Fifty two million seconds
Six billion start to pray…

Your every move
They’re watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be your last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted the truth

They’re gonna steal your soul
They’re gonna take control
Playing games with your mind
And it’s only a matter of time
Till your fighting for your life

Lay me down to sleep
Pray my soul you’ll keep

They have become addicted
Turning our world to trash
And right now you are their victim
There is no turning back…

Your every move
They’re watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted,
well hey you wanted the truth