Remembering...

I’ve been nostalgic for months now. Downloaded the old tunes like Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones, Michael Bubelé, Barenaked Ladies... And Felicity too. I had a flash. What a show! It had accompanied me through all the awkward, coming-to-age years in college. Out of a sudden, I remembered all the anecdotes that have been kept dear and deep to me for years…

May has always been a festive month for my family. Mother’s Day and three birthdays back-to-back (cousin E’s, Tia T, and Mama D). May this year has spoken a different tone since it is the first May without Tia T. Had always wanted to make a photo album of her life since her passing. Yet I hadn’t had the time (more of an excuse) nor the courage. Finally, all the procrastination was put a side and it  was done last week.

This one is for you, sis! Happy 40^th Birthday!

Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay

There's always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day

I need some distraction
Oh, beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins Let me be empty
Oh, and weightless, and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight

In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold, hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear 
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie

You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here

So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back

The storm keeps on twisting
Keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack

It don't make no difference Escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness
Oh, this glorious sadness
That brings me to my knees

In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold, hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear 
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie

You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here

- Angel by Sarah McLachlan