songs and translations

Instead of the poems, I feel like translating some songs I've been listening to lately and that I love... Just because I love translating.
I might not make the translation 100% accurate/literal, if the same message is conveyed by another word/phrase in English.

Qué voy a hacer con mi amor -Alejandro Fernández (so hawt btw)

Le bajé las estrellas de un solo golpe; I gave [her] the stars at once; tal vez ese fue mi error. maybe that was where I went wrong. Le ofrecí cada dí­a y cada noche, I offered each day and night, el alma y el corazón. my soul and my heart Pero no le bastó, but it wouldn't do, no fue suficiente, it wasn't enough, no quiso quererme como la quise yo. [she] didn't want to love me like I loved [her] ¿Qué voy hacer con todo este amor? What am I going to do with all this love? Que no cabe en mi pecho [all this love] That doesn't fit in my chest , que me cala los huesos that makes my bones ache, que se ahoga en este mar de dolor that drowns me in this sea of pain. que me quema la carne y que me hierve la sangre. That burns my flesh and boils my blood Que me está partiendo en dos la razón That is breaking reason in two. ¿Qué voy a hacer sin su amor? What am I going to do without [her] love? ¿qué voy a hacer con mi amor? What am I going to do with my love? Se alejó de mi vida de un solo golpe; Departed from my life suddenly, se fue sin decirme adiós. left without saying good-bye. Me rompió la sonrisa, las ilusiones, Broke my smile, my illusions, el alma y el corazón. my soul and my heart. Le di todo mi amor y no fue suficiente, Gave [her] all my love and it wasn't enough, no quiso quererme como la quise yo didn't want to love me like I loved [her] ¿Qué voy hacer con todo este amor? What am I going to do with all this love? Que no cabe en mi pecho [all this love] That doesn't fit in my chest , que me cala los huesos that makes my bones ache, que se ahoga en este mar de dolor that drowns me in this sea of pain. que me quema la carne y que me hierve la sangre. That burns my flesh and boils my blood Que me está partiendo en dos la razón That is breaking reason in two. ¿Qué voy a hacer sin su amor? What am I going to do without [her] love? ¿qué voy a hacer con mi amor? What am I going to do with my love? Que no cabe en mi pecho [all this love] That doesn't fit in my chest , que me cala los huesos that makes my bones ache, que se ahoga en este mar de dolor that drowns me in this sea of pain. que me quema la carne y que me hierve la sangre. That burns my flesh and boils my blood Que me está partiendo en dos la razón That is breaking reason in two.

Poems...

I feel like typing out some poems that I have come to love or that have some meaning... first in Spanish, because that's the book I have in hand. I'll look for my poems in English later. And then, if all goes well, I'll type up those I've actually written myself.

UN BESO NADA MAS

Bésame con en beso de tu boca,
cariñosa mitad del alma mia;
un sólo beso el corazón invoca,
que la dicha de dos me mataría

-postponed because I forgot the poetry book back home-





METAMORFOSIS
Luis G. Urbina

Era un cautivo beso enamorado
de una mano de nieve que tenía
la apariencia de un lirio desmayado
y el palpitar de un ave en agonía,
Y sucedió que un día,
aquella mano suave
de palidez de cirio,
de languidez de lirio,
de palpitar de ave,
se acercó tanto a la prisión del beso
que ya no pudo más el pobre preso
y se escapóñ mas con voluble giro,
huyó la mano hasta el confín lejano,
y el beso, que volaba tras la mano,
rompiendo el aire, se volvió suspiro.

BALBUCEO
Enrique Banchs

Triste está la casa nuestra,
triste, desde que te has ido.
Todavía queda un poco
de tu calor en el nido.

Yo también estoy un poco
triste desde que te has ido;
pero sé que alguna tarde
llegarás de nuevo al nido.

¡Si supieras cuánto, cuánto
la casa y yo te queremos.
Algún día cuando vuelvas
verás cuánto te queremos.

Nunca podría decirte
todo lo que te queremos:
es como un montón de estrellas
todo lo que te queremos.

Si tú no volvieras nunca,
más vale que yo me muera...
pero siento que no quieres,
no quieres que yo me muera.

Bien querida, que te fuiste
¿No es cierto que volverás?
para que no estemos tristes
¿No es cierto que en realidad volverás?

My own little world

Is it so bad to want to be alone often? It seems that, from the main cousins (and family adults), I'm the only one who does not feel the constant need to be driving around, drinking, talking non-stop, being surrounded by people, and looking for trends. Give me a couple of movies (optional), my computer (internet, duh), my music, shut me in a room, and I'm all set. Especially when I'm being burned down by my social-butterfly cousin. We've been at it all week, drinking and being with her friends. I've had to practically starve myself to make up for the extra calories I've had from the alcohol. And her zone is not mine. If I'm not in my comfort zone, with my music (my sis and cousins like the only music genres/groups I despise T.T. Go figure.), my people etc... at least I have to be dancing.... and I haven't been able to do that when I go out with my cousin, so by 9:30 I'm unbelievably sleepy. I have fun for some 30 minutes, then I start going downhill.

Going to Susy yujo-chan's house was relieving (she's even more withdrawn). Sushi was great, we had plenty and it was affordable (I'm on a budget). Watching movies was fun. Going to the opera was great.
Today I'm going again chez Susy, but this time the gang will be there too, so it'll be fun. Listening to good music, eating pizza, catching up on all that has happened since I left, maybe cooking a little if they let me loose in the kitchen hehe. [Too bad Danny isn't here, we need him to complete our group... but he just HAD to go to Germany this summer/semester :P. Ah well, I'll see him hopefully once I go to London and convince Martha and Kim to go meet up with him. He'll want to shoot himself, but that's the price he'll have to pay to see me again (jaja no te esponjes, palomita, si lees esto). We kept missing each other for almost 2 yrs now and I want my bff-guy, so this meeting is a must. ]

Around 11pm, cousin will pick me up so that I go hang out with her and her bf... weee for the third wheel. Sigh.
Have I mentioned that I was food poisoned for a couple of days? T____T My uncle had the nerve to complain that I was all day in bed. Well duh!. As a nice in-your-face, I shot a standing toothpick with his rifle. Precise, well-aligned rifle with a kick-ass scope (gazing-thingy being its new name, patented by me XD).

Yesterday was relaxing for me, though I don't think my uncle appreciated the fact that I locked myself again. I'm sorry, but I HAD to sing. Can't unwind myself otherwise. I feel trapped because this isn't my house. Singing is my release... That, and watching Sweeney Todd. I can't believe all my sister and cousin2 could say about the movie was "it's really weird..."

Mum says I need to work on my tolerance. F tolerance. I was tolerant enough during college time, I don't need this in my own family, where THEY (the whole family, not just the girls) aren't tolerant towards me. Once the omg-she-came-back-yay mood is over, my dad's family will go at it again and start the criticism and cruel jokes. Meh. See if I care to go visit then. I'm sick of all the back-stabbing within my family...even if some of it is rather petty, it is still infuriating that they'll do it to their own.


I think I'm done with my rant for the day... or maybe not. I'll edit later if I need to add something.

See, this is why I don't like to update blogs... they end up being a tirade of complaints and bs. And bs occludes my creativity...so no poems or paintings for a while...

~tata

more quizzes

Your Mind is Purple Of all the mind types, yours is the most idealistic.
You tend to think wild, amazing thoughts. Your dreams and fantasies are intense.
Your thoughts are creative, inventive, and without boundaries.

You tend to spend a lot of time thinking of fictional people and places - or a very different life for yourself.
http://www.blogthings.com/whatcolorisyourmindquiz/

Your Power Color Is Red-Orange At Your Highest:

You are warm, sensitive, and focused on your personal growth.

At Your Lowest:

You become defensive and critical if you feel attacked.

In Love:

You are loyal - but you demand the respect you deserve.

How You're Attractive:

You are very affectionate and inspire trust.

Your Eternal Question:

"Am I Respected?"

http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourpowercolorquiz/

You Have a Choleric Temperament

You are a person of great enthusiasm - easily excited by many things. Unsatisfied by the ordinary, you are reaching for an epic, extraordinary life. You want the best. The best life. The best love. The best reputation. You posses a sharp and keen intellect. Your mind is your primary weapon. Strong willed, nothing can keep you down. Your energy can break down any wall. You're an instantly passionate person - and this passion gives you an intoxicating power over others. At your worst, you are a narcissist. Full of yourself and even proud of your faults. Stubborn and opinionated, you know what you think is right. End of discussion. A bit of a misanthrope, you often see others as weak, ignorant, and inferior.

http://www.blogthings.com/whattempermentareyouquiz/

Your Attitude is Better than 45% of the Population

You have a positive attitude... sometimes. You prefer to see the world through clear glasses, not rose colored ones.

http://www.blogthings.com/howsyourattitudequiz/

You Are From Pluto

You are a dark, mysterious soul, full of magic and the secrets of the universe. You can get the scoop on anything, but you keep your own secrets locked in your heart. You love change and you use it to your advantage, whether by choice or chance. You don't like to compromise, to the point of being self-destructive with your stubborness. Live life with love, and your deep powers will open the world to you.

OR

You Are From Mars

You're energetic, althletic, and totally hyperactive. You love playing sports and being in the middle of all of the action. You're independent, corageous, and brave. Unafraid to do things your way. Mars can be reckless, quick tempered, and a little too spontaneous. So think before you act - and resist your natural urges to dominate others.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatplanetareyoufromquiz/

clock ticks by...

It's been mad, how this semester flew by... It's ending, and I can't shake off the feeling that it barely started... I need at least one more week to finish off all that I have to do, but I'm not going to get it...

Let's see...
Great Decision's essay has to be nearly finished by the end of Sunday... Then there's Philosophy's final, and I have to finish reading Confessions and Black Elk by Monday/Tuesday for that
(heck, I have to choose a theme)

I have to go look at the storage spaces, so that I can start moving out... I have to get the Health Clearance on Tuesday and get the loans and the insurance...
I have to finish the drawing...
I have to get my clothes ready

There are so many things I didn't get to do... I couldn't go everyday (or at least four days a week) to the GYM(or run), yet again; I couldn't join The Rattler, I couldn't complete the meeting sessions at the RHA, I didn't do the community service I wanted. I couldn't go to the informal Arabic lessons, nor spoken to Dr. Bueno about the Japan opportunity. I have to look into the flights for the holidays my mum wants us to take.

At least I have the small consolation that I did do something I'd been postponing for a long time... actually I hadn't even considered doing it in the beginning, but time pressed on and it just isn't in me to keep quiet, regardless of the outcome. (haha Kavs knows I can't make myself shut up)

It's been... trying. I don't want to say hard nor challenging yet. I like to think my limits aren't being pushed yet. They really aren't, I've just been a bit lazy and procrastinating.

Siiiigh...I need to go to bed if I want to have an early start tomorrow..

~tata!

bored

I'm booored...so here are some quizzes... I don't feel very talkative right now




What's in a name? I don't know, but you're 'Romeo & Juliet!'
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inger!!

You Are a Ring Finger You are romantic, expressive, and hopeful. You see the best in everything.
You are very artistic, and you see the world as your canvas. You are also drawn to the written word.
Inventive and unique, you are often away in your own inner world.

You get along well with: The Pinky

Stay away from: The Index Finger



hahahaha yessssssssssss

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The Part of You That No One Sees

You are powerful, passionate, and dominant. You have a vision of how things should be, and you do your best to make things happen. People rely on you for your strength. You are a rock to many. Underneath it all, you aren't so sure about your passions. So many ideas spark your interest, it is hard for you to get behind a select few. However, you see indecision as a sign of weakness. So you pursue your goals full force - no matter how foolish they turn out to be.

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You Have Many Alpha Tendencies

You're not a total alpha female, but you certainly know how to - and like to - get your way. You're forceful without being intimidating. You're confident without being vain. A perfect mix.

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Your Personality is Very Rare (INFP) Your personality type is dreamy, romantic, elegant, and expressive.

Only about 5% of all people have your personality, including 6% of all women and 4% of all men
You are Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving.

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Test posts- quiz

Which 1950's Pin-Up Girl are you?

Sophia Loren

You are an exotic bombshell, and maybe a little conceited, but you have every right to be! You are smart, sexy, and talented!



woot! me likes lol I don't really think that I'm sexy, but whatever haha