It must have been hard for the multi-awarded artist, Steven Curtis Chapman, to still sing this wonderful composition during his concert just after a few days when his 5-year-old daughter died in a car accident. Still, I salute this man not only because he is a great singer and composer but also because of the way that he keeps his family closely-knit and for being strong despite the tragic event that could break any father’s heart, which is due to his very firm foundation in Christ.
Any loving parent who will listen to this song, would probably find his/her eyes wet with tears. Cinderella is a very touchy song that explains how a parent feels towards his child and it also tells us to treasure every little time we spend with our children because someday they’ll grow up and leave us. We must highly value our relationship with our kids because our borrowed life here on earth is too short and we must live it fully and well.
The Story
The Song
Lyrics
She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,
Without a care in the world.
And I’m sittin’ here wearin’ the weight of the world on my shoulders.
It’s been a long day and there’s still work to do,
She’s pulling at me saying “Dad I need you!
There’s a ball at the castle and I’ve been invited and I need to practice my dancin’”
“Oh please, daddy, please!”
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
‘Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don’t wanna miss even one song,
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she’ll be gone
She says he’s a nice guy and I’d be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says “Dad, the prom is just one week away,
And I need to practice my dancin’”
“Oh please, daddy, please!”
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
‘Cause I know something the prince never knew
Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don’t wanna miss even one song,
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she’ll be gone
She will be gone.
Well, she came home today
With a ring on her hand
Just glowin’ and tellin’ us all they had planned
She says “Dad, the wedding’s still six months away
but I need to practice my dancin’”
“Oh please, daddy please!”
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
‘Cause I know something the prince never knew
Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don’t wanna miss even one song,
(even one song)
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she’ll be gone
I’ve been using the same phone model for almost 8 months now and I have no intention to change it yet until I saw this phone while browsing in GSMArena. I fell for it immediately.
Sony Ericsson W902i
What I like most about this phone is the camera and music features. It’s really awesome because of the 5 MP camera, the 2.2 inches screen and 8GB memory card that is included with the purchase. It’s really tempting, however, I’m still not planning to buy it. Maybe I’ll start saving for it first. Hahahaha!
Another one of the famous Casting Crowns’ hits captured my heart from the first time I have heard of it. This heart-warming song greatly reminds us that Jesus knows everything that we are going through and how heavy our burden is. This song also encourages us to continue our race in faith and to never give up even if the pressures of this world are catching up with us. Just as Jesus never fails us and even took our place up on that tree, we should never give Him less than all our life and praise.
Listen, be inspired and sing along with Casting Crowns as they perform their brilliant composition, the 2008 Dove Awards Song of the Year, EAST TO WEST, from the album “The Altar and The Door”.
Here I am, Lord, and I’m drowning in your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don’t want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I know You’ve cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
And I stand before You now as though I’ve never sinned
But today I feel like I’m just one mistake away from You leaving me this way.
Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west
’cause I can’t bear to see the man I’ve been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
’cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I’m in
Today I feel like I’m just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
I know You’ve washed me white, turned my darkness into light
I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night
I can’t live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals
I’m not holding on to You, but You’re holding on to me
You’re holding on to me
Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west
I don’t have to see the man I’ve been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
’cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
One scarred hand to the other
From one scarred hand to the other
Zombie Loan is a Japanese manga series created by Peach-Pit; Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara. An anime adaptation was announced and started broadcast on the Japanese network on July 3, 2007. It contained a total of eleven episodes, with the final broadcast on September 11, 2007.
Chika, Shito and Michiru
When I first stumbled upon this anime, I was very intrigued of the title and I also thought that maybe the story is nice because the illustrations of the characters are very good. (I love beautifully illustrated cartoons/anime.) So I watched all the 11 episodes and marveled at Chika and Shito, the series’ main characters. These two are working at the Z-Loan office and are hired and paid for eliminating zombies. They work for different reasons and circumstances, which are not that clear to me up to now. That maybe because the last time I saw this was September last year and I kind of forgotten the whole story already.
I actually have never read any part of the manga, but I am as equally thrilled with this anime as I was with Fushigi Yuugi during its era. Its not that I am not interested in reading, I just don’t have the time. And so, a few days ago, my friend who is also a fan of this anime informed me that there are two new episodes for Zombie Loan. After a few research, it is confirmed. There are indeed episodes 12-13, which were released last April.
Zomibe Loan
The two new episodes are entitled “Wheel of Destiny” and “We Want to Protect”, respectively. The DVD copies are already available at your favorite anime stores, so what are you waiting for? Grab one now and enjoy the show.
The all-time favorite anime series and manga, Dragon Ball Z, will have a movie with real actors to play the roles. Yes, you read it right, it is not animated. The story will center around the adventures of the lead character, Goku.
DragonBall Poster - Goku
I stumbled upon this great news while looking for some movie updates and I am really happy to know that it will be released soon. I’m so excited about this and I can’t help but think what the story will be about.
The casts of this upcoming blockbuster are the following:
* Justin Chatwin as Goku
* James Marsters as Lord Piccolo
* Jamie Chung as Chi Chi
* Emmy Rossum as Bulma
* Chow Yun-Fat as Master Roshi
* Joon Park as Yamcha
* Randall Duk Kim as Grandpa Gohan.
* Christopher Sabat as Shenron
The film is directed by James Wong and produced by Stephen Chow. It is scheduled for release on April 3, 2009. I really hope that this film will become one of the top grosser for next year.
