En Los Altos: Paciencia y fé

En los altos de Hollywood se encuentra el teatro Pantages, nuestro pedacito de Broadway aquí en Los Angeles, California. Anoche tuve la oportunidad de ver el musical "In the Heights". Increíble como Lin-Manuel Miranda (creador, compositor, actor/cantante del musical) supo capturar la esencia del alma caribeña en los suburbios Washington Heights y cómo nuestras culturas buscan sobrevivir lo tiempos difíciles con canciones, música y familia.

Este musical es un retrato del "sueño americano" de aquellos inmigrantes del Caribe, (como yo y muchos otros que salimos de nuestro país de origen, incluyendo a mi Abuelo

Tricoche) que final del día buscamos mejoría, mientras sobrevivimos y nos superamos.

"In The Heights" ha ganó el premio Tony, como Mejor Musical en el 2008.

frente al Pantages Theater en Hollywood, California

El musical también me hizo recordar a mi Abuela Nonona, su dulzura y sus frases que siempre están conmigo,

donde quiera que voy. Y ahora hago mías las palabras de la Abuela Claudia en la obra: "Paciencia y fé".

In Time

As the sleepless nights continue

I think of you

I go to that place in our lives

An intangible but a real place

Don't know if it still exists

Don't know how to get there

I just don't know

I don't know if the reason

I'm wide awake in the middle of the night

Is the thought of you or the thought of thinking of you

I really don't know...

As I lay me down

And I try not to think

But I reminisce of us

In that moment in time

That may never come back

But glad I can always go back

In time

Sleepless Movies

It's been a couple of weeks of long days and short hours of sleep, if any. My body can't seem to disconnect or turn off, for some reason. And here I am, Saturday morning with only 2 hours of sleep and updating my blog (which has been sleeping for months until recently). One thing that I've enjoyed during this time of Morpheus absence has been movies, lots of them. I signed up for Netflix's trial (if you're not a subscriber yet, I suggest you do the 2 week trial, it's free) and used the convenience of RedBox (you can find these kiosks at any grocery store), I love it!

I've watched the following movies:

• An Education**** Looks can be deceiving and only time can reveal certain things, tell me about it!
• Mujeres Al Borde De un Ataque De Nervios*** This a classic comedy from Almodóvar which I first saw at the movie theater when it came out in 1989 with my family (Mom, dad, sister, and I); good memories.
• The Lovely Bones*** I loved the colors and the narration of the girl, the fantasy, and the thought that people we love, even when they pass away, still live in one way or another in our hearts.
• Where The Wild Things Are*** The imagination of a child has no limit.
• Julie & Julia**** Meryl streep is Julia Child in this movie and it also made me think that dreams can come true by doing what you love.
• The Blind Side*** The kindness of a person can change the life of another one in so many ways. Sandra Bullock does a great job in this movie.
• It's Complicated*** So funny the situation between this woman and her ex-husband, funny.
• Abrazos Rotos**** (Almodóvar is a genius!) This is a true masterpiece of details and to Almodóvar's art.

My Netflix trial is about to expire next Tuesday... too little, too soon.

Whether you can or can't sleep, watching movies in your bedroom aka bed or living room's couch is a great way to spend time with yourself (or significant other) and relax at home. I recommend it!

Abuela Nonona

Domingo 23 de Mayo 2010, mientras me preparaba para ir a la iglesia, recibo "la noticia" acerca de mi abuela, la que tanto temía recibir.

"Abuela despierta, despierta. Por qué no contestas? Si me puedes escuchar, contesta" decía mi corazón al saber que se quedó dormida... para siempre. Cuantos sentimientos y recuerdos vienen a mis ojos en forma de lágrimas y desbordan sin control. Me duele el corazón y no sé qué decir.

Aprendí tanto de tí, Abuela Nonona:

A mirar el vaso siempre mitad lleno y no vacío (aunque el mundo se esté cayendo).

A sonreír, porque siempre hay más razones para brindar una sonrisa que para estar triste.

Bailar, como si nadie estuviera mirando (todos los días).

Reir y reir (reir y reir más).

Si no hubiese sido por ella no estuviera aquí ahora, por eso ahora quiero cantarle:

Abuela está aquí y no se irá, sus enseñazas, frases, fotos y recuerdos quedan con su dulce aroma.Te extraño y te quiero mucho-mucho Abuela Nonona y tu lugar es irreemplazable.

Descansa.

H.A.T.E.U.

Esta es una de mis canciones favoritas del album

"Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"

por Mariah. Disfruten!

To The All Knowing

To the All-Knowing, my Lord:

Knowing I can only see my past

Knowing you can always see the future

I am grateful for my present

Obsessed

"I was like, why you so obsessed with me?"

"Obsessed" (written by Mariah Carey, Terius Nash, and Christopher Stewart © 2009) from the album "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"

In loving memory of "Lucas Ramos," R.I.P./En paz descanse!

The Audacity of "Precious"

Photo by Robert Maxwell for the New York Times

Mundo Sobre Ruedas

Time & Place

Everytime, anyplace

You seem to appear

In my mind very clear

Loud and clear

Your voice seem to fill my ears

With sweet sounds and beauty

Anytime, everyplace

You seem to sense my tears

Sending warm kisses my way

For The Record (Cover)

(Music & Lyrics: M. Carey, B. Cox, A.Shropshire)

For the record
You oughta know
You wasn't thinking
When you let me go

But whatever
That's how it goes
Win some you lose some
And others you hold in your heart

Why it gets so hard
Tears you all apart
Even though you try to let go
No, no, no

Suddenly you're here
And it's so surreal
And I don't know
What the deal

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

Them other irregularities
They can't compete with [OP]
The whole entire world can tell
That you love yourself some me ;)

People see you know
Asking all about
Me and how they always thought we
Were so perfect together

Let's re-write the end
Start over again
And it's gon go better now

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

For the record
"You'll always be a part of me"
No matter what you do
And for the record
Can't nobody say
I didn't give "my all" to you

And for the record
I told you "underneath the stars"
That you "belong" to me
For the record
It's obvious that
We just "can't let go" of us, "honey"

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

For the record, baby
Now you know

Obsessed (video)

I'm so "Obsessed" with this MC song!

(Written by M. Carey, The-Dream, and Tricky)

Enjoy,

O.

Maybe

Maybe there was no other way out

Maybe we lost our way

What ever is the reason you don't want to stay

I need to hear it from you so I can say

"Maybe it's the best for us to go our separate ways"

The coffees and kisses we shared

Maybe there was nothing special between us

Maybe we never lost something worth to save

I feel I've wasted my time and many eggs

Over breakfasts and nonsense

Maybe would the best for us to go our separate ways

Omar Perez-Then

15 July 2009

Conconcito Publishing©

I'll Be There @ Michael Jackson Memorial

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The Beat of Your Heart

Before you leave

Before the trumpets announce your goodbye

I want to take a moment and lay by your side

"Cause we will never say bye bye"

While you're gone

While the silence keeps filling my mind

I want to celebrate your kindness and think of your smile

I'll knit a spider-web with the memories I have inside

After you come back

When the moon aligns with mars

I want to tell you how much I missed being by your side

And secretly wake up to hear the beat of your heart

Omar Perez-Then

1st July 2009

Conconcito Publishing©

Tribute to Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

"Whatever Happens" is from the Invincible album and it's one of my favorites! This is my tribute to him for his music and artistry. R.I.P.

He gives another smile, tries to understand her side
To show that he cares, she can't stay in the room
She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on
She says

[Chorus]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

Everything will be alright, he assures her
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid what they've been doin's not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever

[Chorus]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

Obsessed

Mariah's new single "Obsessed," enjoy!

OBSESSED (Mariah Carey - C. Tricky Stewart - Terius "The-Dream" Nash) I was like, "Why are you so obsessed with me?" So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh Will the real MC please, step to the mike? So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh All up in the blogs Saying we met at the bar When I don't even know who you are Saying we up in your house Saying I'm up in your car But you in LA and I'm out at Jermaine's. I'm up in the A You so so lame and no one here even mentions your name It must be the weed. It must be the E Cause you be popping hood You get it popping, Oh Why you so obsessed with me (Boy I wanna know) Lying that you're sexing me (when everybody knows) It's clear that you're upset with me Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex Seeing right through you like you're bathing in Windex Boy why you so obsessed with me? You on your job You hating hard Ain't gon' feed you I'm gonna let you starve Gasping for air I'm ventilation You out of breath Hope you ain't waiting Telling the world how much you miss me But we never were So why you trippin' You a mom and pop I'm a corporation I'm the press conference and you a conversation Why you so obsessed with me (Boy I wanna know) Lying that you're sexing me (when everybody knows) It's clear that you're upset with me Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex Seeing right through you like you're bathing in Windex Boy why you so obsessed with me? Why you so obsessed with me Lying that you're sexing me It's clear that you're upset with me Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time Got you all fired up with y our napoleon complex Seeing right through you like you're bathing in windex Boy why you so obsessed with me?

Paradise (Not For Me)

I can't remember
When I was young
I can't explain
If it was wrong
My life goes on
But not the same
Into your eyes
My face remains

Chorus:

I've been so high
I've been so down
Up to the skies
Down to the ground

There is a light
Above my head
Into your eyes
My face remains

Solo Para Tí

Esta es una petición de mi amiga Paola Lithgow..."Solo Para Tí" de Camila, disfruten!

Rocks and Jewels

I'm not a stranger to pain, and for that reason, I don't like to see my friends get hurt, it hurts. I want for them, what I want for myself; love and light. I want them to smile and laugh freely without burdens or preoccupations. How you tell a friend "I am here, always"? I try be to a friend to my friends, I really do, and I think it's because I have incredible new and old friends; it's all about gratitude. I want for all my dear friends to find that special person to share their beautiful hearts with, real love. I have friends closer than my own siblings, family I've chosen. I want happiness for those extraordinary rocks and jewels in my life.