Hello, my friends! Yes, I’m on my 50th post now. And thanks to all of you (100 followers now), I enjoyed my first two months of stay here at WordPress. What a beautiful community! You inspire me so much!
For my 50th post, I’m going to share to you another wedding song I’ve composed for my best-friend. This friend of mine is a bit interesting because she is not your lady-like type of a bride. If I was to compare her to a Disney character, I would liken her to Mulan. She has a mind of her own, very independent, a woman of few words, and has the tendency to be dominant in a relationship. When I interviewed her for this song, she showed me a little bit of that other side of Mulan — that soft side of her. She told me about how happy she was that finally someone has taken the courage to ask her hand for marriage. “It hasn’t been easy,” she said “as I needed someone who can over power me and make me feel like a woman.” She told me about how she has had enough of being the strong one, the bread winner, the one who plans and tries to solve every problem — “This time, I want to be taken care of.”
Well, my friends, my best-friend is now happily married to a soldier. It’s unfortunate that I could not attend her wedding, but I made sure that I was there in spirit. So I wrote a song which she could sing during the exchange of vows. I had to sing it in her key in this rough recording. Ooppss, I forgot to tell you that I could sing like a woman. It’s a gift that God has given to me according to my mom, so I nurtured it and kept it intact. My choral conductors before always assign me to sing with the altos especially when they needed lighter altos to glide with the sopranos. They would call me “counter tenor” — a male singer that sings alto. Well, hope you enjoy the song. It’s a short one, but sweet. Here’s the lyrics:
As Long As You’re There
I believe in you and me
I believe in what we can ever be
I have my fears, my doubts, and my imperfections
But I’ll be alright
I can face our tomorrow
As long as you’re there
I can see a life together with you
‘cause when you’re around,
I feel safe and secured
You give me light
You give me hope
You make me see things clearly
I am myself when I’m with you
‘Cause you are everything to me
You’re my sun, and I’m your moon
So today, I give you my sweetest “I do”
I love you
Yes, I do
I believe in you and me
I believe in what we can ever be
I have my fears, my doubts, and my imperfections
But I’ll be alright
I can face our tomorrow
As long as you’re there
The Mockingbird in Me 
Nov 14, 2013 @ 01:15:10
Just amazing. I liked it and I am glad for what you have accomplished since now 🙂 Good luck with everything 😉
Nov 29, 2013 @ 05:22:52
Thank you!!!!!
Nov 08, 2013 @ 02:26:25
Congratulations on your 50th post. That is a lovely song out there. 🙂
Nov 29, 2013 @ 05:24:43
Haha. Glad you like it!
Nov 03, 2013 @ 09:46:32
What a beautiful song; lyrics and voice!
Nov 03, 2013 @ 11:22:58
Oh my! Thank you!
Nov 03, 2013 @ 11:42:02
🙂
Nov 03, 2013 @ 06:17:35
Just tell your friend some guy on your blog wishes them a happy marriage. LOL! Good Chirp! I have been blessed with a high voice as well, and that’s why I command absolutely no respect… However, it comes in handy when you’re in a band. We still can’t find a name. How does The Used-ta-wasers sound? I’m going on…
Thank-you for you’re understanding Mockingbird! Hope you don’t mind if I mention your kindness in my next post? :O)
Nov 03, 2013 @ 08:14:03
LOL. Will do. She’s the assistant principal now of the school where I used to teach. Thanks.
Used-ta-wasers — sounds cool! Whatever makes you wear a smile is a great band name! 🙂
Nov 02, 2013 @ 03:24:41
Very beautiful!
Nov 02, 2013 @ 06:54:49
Thank you! 🙂
Nov 01, 2013 @ 23:55:11
Congrats and what a lovely song 🙂
Nov 02, 2013 @ 00:47:54
Thank you!!! hehe. Glad you liked it.
Nov 02, 2013 @ 02:38:31
You are most welcome 🙂
Nov 01, 2013 @ 20:01:25
Wow! Nice singing! You have a beautiful voice, and you’ve written the lyrics and music as well. So talented. Here’s to 50 more blog posts!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 20:40:26
Hey, thank you. Cheers!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 19:30:50
Hi there,
I’ve nominated you for a Leibster Award 🙂
http://suzjones.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/blogging-awards-i-must-be-doing-something-right/
Nov 02, 2013 @ 00:55:15
Thank you so much. There’s a problem with the link that you left though.
Nov 02, 2013 @ 10:07:56
I am so sorry. I had the grandchildren around me when I was doing the post and something must have gone wrong. I found it in the drafts. 😦
Try this:
http://suzjones.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/blogging-awards-i-must-be-doing-something-right/
Nov 01, 2013 @ 18:09:33
My new blogging friend, you are more talented than I had initially thought, which is saying a lot I promise.
I grew up around music, my dad was the lead guitar and vocalist in a band. Music was always there for me, and still is today. I can no longer make music, but I’m thankful I can still listen to it…
I can feel your passion in the way you describe your own music and of course in your actual work.
It is a pleasure and honor to be a part of your blogging journey. You’ve touched my heart and my mind… please keep nurturing these talents of yours. You are destined for something greater than you could ever imagine!
Hugs, Kat =^..^=
Nov 01, 2013 @ 19:13:06
Oh my! Kat, these are really high praises. Thank you so much! It’s humbling to know that I have been able to reach out to you somehow.
I was worried about you, my friend. I wanted so much to write on your comment boxes but I wasn’t sure how you would take things. Sometimes words mislead us, and that’s why it’s better to say nothing. I so wanted to embrace you, if hugging was the only way to make you understand that it’s alright, things will get better. But we can only do as much, right?
So I thought MUSIC could help you as it helps me everyday. I’m glad it’s helping you, my friend. I’m honored to be called your friend — thank you.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:53:41
Congratulations! 50 amazing post filled with inspiration. Beautiful lyrics that we all can relate. It’s because of the people that believe and love us that we survive life, live life, breathe life. God bless.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 19:24:55
Amen to that! Thank you!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:50:46
Congrats on the fifty and the the century; that is twice needing a celebration 😀
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:52:56
Thanks, Teny! I agree. It would never happen if not for you, my blogging friends. Cheers!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:01:39
Congratulations! 🙂
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:03:24
Thank you!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:09:51
I forgot to tell you that it’s a lovely song. How curious that you can sing like a woman! It is indeed a special gift.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 17:12:23
Thank you. You’re so kind!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:12:00
Beautiful song!!! Congratulations on your 50th post!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:19:50
Thank you so much. And thanks for following. hehe. I’ve read some of your creative posts — they’re quite truthful and honest in the sense that they never sway or hide anything from the readers. There is so much freedom in your writing, and I love it.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:21:07
Wow! Thank you very much.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:32:07
There is so much stuff knocking around in my head…I have to put it somewhere or it won’t go away until I write it down or something
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:34:23
Then write it down — if you must.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:37:39
Happy 50th post! Congratulations. Keep blogging!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 15:02:16
Thank you!!!!! 🙂
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:30:41
50, eh? Great job! I think that puts you ahead of 90% of the people who try blogging. Keep it up … if you want to and it brings you as much, or more, than you give.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:40:06
Thanks, David! You’re the generous blogger, I remember you. Yup, I tried to beat time by yielding 50 — a not so bad attempt. The last time I visited your blog, you were busy writing for the novel writing challenge. Hope you’re doing great there.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:46:02
50 is great! I think that’s the point where I stopped thinking, “I’m blogging” and started just letting go and writing.
The crappy novel? Day 1 went well! It’s harder than expected, but then everything new is.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:15:40
Very well written song ..
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:22:05
Thank you so much! Hehe. Glad you like it. You know, I’ve always wanted to respond to your posts, but the comment box isn’t there. It’s alright though if you’re opting not to open avenues for responses — I’d respect that. Well, I’m just informing you now — just so you know. You have lovely posts!
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:26:15
hey thanks for letting me know , i didn’t know that it must be some setting i must have activated ill check it out thanks again
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:28:33
Glad I informed you then.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:34:13
I am new to this , can you help me to see where do i get the comment box started i saw in tools but it doesn’t show there .
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:44:10
Wait.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:46:53
Hey dear thank you so much , i got it . i hadnt ticked a particular option thank you so much i always thought how come no one is commenting or giving me any feedback . LOL .. DUH … having a hearty laugh on this
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:46:54
Hey dear thank you so much , i got it . i hadnt ticked a particular option thank you so much i always thought how come no one is commenting or giving me any feedback . LOL .. DUH … having a hearty laugh on this
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:52:56
No probs. To edit your previous posts, you need to go to Dashboard again and look for POSTS. When you’re there, try to put the cursor close to one the titles of your posts. Some options will appear when you that. Click QUICK EDIT. Look for the option that says allow comments. Do that for each of your previous posts so that the comment boxes will appear. Hope that helps..hehe
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:58:30
THANK YOU and here i was thinking damn i have to repost again .you must think that i am some aged person on a computer .. LOL still can’t get over this . Thank you and god bless hope you reach 50000 soon .
Nov 01, 2013 @ 15:00:19
Not at all. Glad to have helped you.
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:53:45
And don’t forget to click UPDATE. 🙂
Nov 01, 2013 @ 14:48:22
Go to Dashboard and look for SETTINGS. Click Discussion and tick all the boxes that say allow comments.