Song of the Week : Ordinary Day- Vanessa Carlton

Okay, one morning I fell in love with a song :) 

It's called "Ordinary Day" by Vanessa Carlton. When I heard the first few notes and words, I was immediately stunned. I shall put the beautiful lyrics. 

I haven't been able to relate to a song this much in a while. I love her voice in this song and how she sings the words. 

I think this is a song that teenage girls are able to relate. For me it tells about not taking things for granted and seeing the beauty in things. A day can just be an ordinary one, unless you live it to the fullest :) 

Then there's just the whole romantic aspect of the song too. It's like she's falling in love with this boy who's taking her into living her life to the fullest. And to everyone's eyes he's just an ordinary boy. She knows that but because she seems to be mesmerized by him. 

Just an ordinary boy.

But he was looking to the sky.

And as he asked if I would come along

I started to realize

That everyday he finds

Just what he's looking for,

Like a shooting star he shines.

And she talks to him like she does with any other guy but there's something about him. She feels things around him that she has never felt before. And when she hears him speaks she's saying that it's as if he could heal anything and everything, maybe her own wounds. She also says that he's too good to be true and maybe it's all just a dream. But when she wakes up she realizes that it's real, that he's real, and he takes her to different stages of her life allowing her to really live her life to the fullest. 

Vanessa's song has really deep lyrics, we might not know it as how she does but this is what I think :) 

Anyways, here are the full lyrics :) 

"Ordinary Day"

Just a day,

Just an ordinary day.

Just trying to get by.

Just a boy,

Just an ordinary boy.

But he was looking to the sky.

And as he asked if I would come along

I started to realize

That everyday he finds

Just what he's looking for,

Like a shooting star he shines.

He said take my hand,

Live while you can

Don't you see your dreams lie right in the palm of your hand

And as he spoke, he spoke ordinary words

Although they did not feel

For I felt what I had not felt before

And you'd swear those words could heal.

And as I looked up into those eyes

His vision borrows mine.

And I know he's no stranger,

For I feel I've held him for all of time.

And he said take my hand,

Live while you can

Don't you see your dreams lie right in the palm of your hand

In the palm of your hand.

Please come with me,

See what I see.

Touch the stars for time will not flee.

Time will not flee.

Can you see?

Just a dream, just an ordinary dream.

As I wake in bed

And the boy, that ordinary boy

Or was it all in my head?

Did he asked if I would come along

It all seemed so real.

But as I looked to the door,

I saw that boy standing there with a deal.

And he said take my hand,

Live while you can,

Don't you see all your dreams lie right in the palm of your hand

In the palm of your hand,

In the palm of your hand.

Just a day, just an ordinary day

Just trying to get by.

Just a boy,

Just an ordinary boy.

But he was looking to the sky.

can't live without :)

I love music just as much as books :) It's a part of me, hehe. 

Here are some songs which I'm currently loving, 

"Use Somebody" - Kings Of Leon 

This song has great, great poetry in it, and I can totally relate. For me I think it's about feeling that little bit of loneliness everyday, or wanting to share an experience with someone dear to you. Sometimes when I'm in a crowd, I can feel that loneliness somewhere inside. I love the melody and all, and I never get bored of it. 

"Authority Song" - John Cougar Mellencamp. 

Haha, I've been listening to this song quite a lot, it's got this whole rebellious edge, I love the lyrics, the guitar and I listen to it in the morning on the way to school, that's like probably the best time for me to listen to this, hahar. 

"I Don't Wanna Be" - Gavin DeGraw.

"I don't wanna be anything other than me".

 Yeah! I love the message in this song, and the melody is so badass, I love it! haha. It's a personal song for me, it teaches me that I should just be myself around others, and not get 'badly infuenced' by others. And I don't know, when somebody kinda makes me mad, I listen to this to calm myself down, haha. Some people create this image of themselves to be accepted by others. Some people are just so caught up in themselves and look down at others because they feel threatened. I don't tolerate those people, I'll just be wasting my time. 

So just be yourself! 

"The Wind Blows" - The All American Rejects. 

AAR never ceases to impress me with their songs :D I really like this one, in the beginning of the song, it's got this Enya vibe to it that's just great! As soon as I heard that part, I fell in love with the song. The poetry in it is also fantastic, it's as if the song's saying that "you know what, i know you're still worth loving", I dunno that's what it means to me. :) 

"Baby Can I Hold You Tonight" - Tracy Chapman

For me, a masterpiece song. I don't know, I never really figured out the meaning for this song but to me, I think it's about making mistakes and wanting that special someone to forgive you. I love the whole calm feel to it, and her voice is just amazing to hear.

"Undiscovered" - James Morrison 

Aaaah! I just want this man to sing to me all night long! His voice and this song makes me smile :D 

"Stay Beautiful" - Taylor Swift 

This is such a cute song, with that little bitter taste that makes the song complete. I've always been able to relate to Taylor's songs, and I was nodding my head to the lyrics the first time I heard it. I think that she's really liking this boy, who's beautiful, inside and out. And every other girl seems to think so too. She describes the things about him that she loves, and even though she knows they won't be together, she wants the all the best for him, and also for him to just stay the way he is, stay beautiful. :) 

"If you and I are, a story, that never gets told...

  If what you are is, a daydream, I never get to hold..

  At least you'll know..."

Vienna- Billy Joel.

I wanna thank the person who showed me this song, yeah you know who you are. :) I love it so much! It's a song that makes me think. I think that he's trying to tell this kid to enjoy life, and not jumping into things too quickly and rush them. I think that every teenager should listen to this song :) He wants the kid to calm down, take it easy, there's still time to put life in order. Have a listen :) 

 

.. I'll put more songs but I gotta get some rest for tomorrow's road trip to Solo for my uncle's wedding :) 

I'll update when I come back :D 

Toodleooo!

xoxo, 

Maya. 

Tithe, Wings.

How could I have forgotten! I bought another book at this too-cute bookstore in Jakarta. My eyes nearly popped out when I saw this book, I've been wanting to read a Holly Black book and I'm really looking forward on reading this one :D 

review from www.simonsays.com;

Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she travels from city to city with her mother's rock band until an ominous attack forces Kaye back to her childhood home. There, amid the industrial, blue-collar New Jersey backdrop, Kaye soon finds herself an unwilling pawn in an ancient power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms -- a struggle that could very well mean her death.

Actually there was another book, rather similar to Tithe, 

"Wings" by Aprilynne Pike.

But, the book was a hardback, and my mom wasn't exactly agreeable with the price, so Tithe was chosen :D teehee. 

I'm still (trying) reading City of Ashes in betwixt all the demanding schoolwork and I just can't wait to read more books! 

Then again, I won't be at school on Thursday and Friday as I have to go to Solo for my uncle's wedding, and we're gonna be spending 12 hours on a bus. That is just, the perfect time for me to read! I really can't wait and I'm super super happy for my uncle and his fiancee :D.

Okeydokey, gotta go now! Toodles! 

xoxo, 

Maya. 

quote :D

I love quotes :D I have a collection of them which I look in once in a while to either look for inspiration or when troubles come. 

Here's a good one that I found, by the fabulous Maya Angelou. 

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

-- Maya Angelou

rollercoaster

Hey hey :) Now I'm reading City of Ashes, and I've only a little of the pages :( 

I don't think I'm going to be able to read that much this week, cause I'll be gone with my choir mates at school for the training center. Until Saturday. 

I'm really excited for it yet I'll be missing Clary and the gang, teehee. 

School was great today, although it was only half-day. I thought I would be cranky since it's the first day of school since the holidays, but I wasn't. I was actually having a good time today :D 

And! We're off to a new topic in English class, mythology. :D whoot! This is gonna be a great unit and I'm excited for the things we're gonna do and even the challenges that are going to come. Well, I say Bring It On! Haha :P 

Anyhoo, I'm going to finish my English homework and then take a shower, eat and pack for tomorrow. And hopefully I'll still have time to read City of Ashes. *fingers crossed* 

Toodleoos!

xoxo, 

Maya.

- My prayers to those who are affected by the earthquakes in the South Pacific - 

I LOVED IT!

Whoop! I actually finished the last half of City of Bones yesterday and today school starts! :D 

I enjoyed this thrill-ride of a book, the plot was super awesome. During the twists and turns of the story, I felt the rush in my heart as I read. During the first parts of the book I was kinda confused because I couldn't understand some of the places in the story. But as I read on I understood more and it didn't become such a big confusion for me anymore. Personally I've always been into science fiction and fantasy books, I like to escape into a different world from mine, and I do that even when things get hard :). 

But I was put off my some stuff, like one bit with the point of view, it changes quite a bit in parts of the book. 

Overall I really like the story and also the characters, especially one of them, Jace. He reminds me of some boys in my life, they can be really arrogant and infuriating but they have that sensitive side in them. The book also have some funny elements which I laughed out loud to, and my mom looked at me like I was crazy, haha. 

Anyways, I highly recommend this book, I'm gonna start the next book, City of Ashes. I'm super excited to see what's gonna happen next. :) 

...and I need, to get City of Glass :)

xoxo,

Maya Papaya :D 

Lights will guide you home. . .

"Fix You" by Coldplay.

Performed by the British Women's Choir. 

Fix You is a tear-jerker song for me :P when I watched this video for the first time, I was blown away! 

Anywhoo, hope you'll enjoy this too. :) (hey that rhymed)

Fun Questions For A Reader :D

Well i found some questions which are really fun to answer :D especially for readers. 

here they are! And I'm not sleepy yet and can't be bothered to get into bed, so answering these questions were fun :P 

Do you snack while you read? If so, favourite reading snack?

You bet I do :) Well it's somewhere between chips, cookies and chocolate. But my fave would have to be of course, CHOCOLATE :D 

Do you tend to mark your books as you read, or does the idea of writing in books horrify you?

Used to :) 

How do you keep your place while reading a book? Bookmark? Dog-ears? Leaving the book flat open?

Sometimes I memorize the page number (I usually forget) so now I use bookmarks :P hehe.

Fiction, non-fiction, or both?

Honestly, fiction. :) 

Hard copy or audiobooks?

Hardcopy. Audiobooks...depends on how the people speak. They tend to make me sleepy somehow. haha.

Are you a person who tends to read to the end of chapters, or are you able to put a book down at any point?

Well I like to read til the end of chapters, sometimes I get distracted then I put the book down.

If you come across an unfamiliar word, do you stop to look it up right away?

Nah, sometimes. And at times, it could have a different meaning in the book.

What are you currently reading?

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.

What is the last book you bought?

The King's Last Song by Geoff Ryman.

Are you the type of person that only reads one book at a time or can you read more than one at a time?

Mm, I can read more than one at a time, I tend to juggle some books :P 

Do you have a favourite time of day and/or place to read?

I read whenever I can, especially when school is making me so busy. But I'd like to read in the evening, sitting comfortably in the couch. Or in bed before I go to sleep. OH! Also at a cafe, near the swimming pool and...THE BEACH :D 

Do you prefer series books or stand alone books?

Haha mm, that's hard. Stand alone, but I don't mind series, don't mind them at all :) 

Is there a specific book or author that you find yourself recommending over and over?

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

How do you organise your books? (By genre/title/author's last name, etc.?)

Hehehe not really :P Maybe I shall do that... haha.

currently...

What I’m Reading:

City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare

i just love a some fantasy fiction and this one has urban twists. this is set in New York :) i love to bury myself in this book to just go into a different world as an escape from mine.

it’s full of mythical creatures, demons and faeries, and awesome, thrilling demon-hunters known as Shadowhunters. and fifteen year old Clary could see these supernatural beings and she had her first encounter with a Shadowhunter, the handsome, mysterious and a tad egoistic Jace. she gets drawn into the world of the Shadowhunters and things get better from there. :) 

What I’m Reading Next:

Of course the sequel to this book, City Of Ashes

so excited to see what’s gonna happen next :) 

What I Want To Read:

Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick.

Review by www.amazon.com

“For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along.

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can’t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.”

okay, how can i not want to read it? :) 

If I Were An Author

If I Were An Author

What To Do:

1 – Go to “Fake Name Generator” or click http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/

The name that appears is your author name.

2 – Go to “Random Word Generator” or click http://www.websitestyle.com/parser/randomword.shtml

The word listed under “Random Verb” is your title.

3 – Go to “FlickrCC” or click http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net/index.php

Type your title into the search box. The first photo that contains a person is your cover.

4 – Use Photoshop, Picnik, or similar to put it all together. Be sure to crop and/or zoom in.

5 – Post it to your site along with this text.

If I were an author, the picture above would be my debut book cover

“Corner” by Sienna Pearson :P 

The Host. ...and..we're rolling!

Well well look what I found! Remember Stephenie Meyer’s book “The Host”? guess what? it’s gonna be made into a movie! just found out today and i’m soo excited about it! it’s gonna be exciting to see all the elements in the book come to life and especially the characters. i don’t know but i’ve got Sophia Bush in mind for the main character of Melanie Stryder.. :)  anyways, i'm sooo excited!

The Last Song- Nicholas Sparks

this is a book i’ve been reading during my beach holiday :D  The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. Sparks is known for his great stories such as “A Walk To Remember” and “The Notebook” it’s a lovable, and heart-tugging book. good for your summer reading :)   i certainly ADORED this book, a great story about love. i greatly recommend this one. 

it’s about a 17 year old girl leaving new york to spend her summer with her estranged father in a beach town in North Carolina. it’s full of romance, the sandy beach, heartache, and discovering yourself. enjoy every word of this book until the end.