I'm Alive and Kicking!

I would just like to shout to the Universe that....






This day marks my 10,000th day of being alive! 






Not a big deal but.. it still is. Cool! =)


D.

Indeed, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Sing-along while you're browsing and hope you have a good time!

 Winter Wonderland Cover by lizdaniGC 

High school Reunion December 3rd 

                             

DuPont Christmas Party December 10th

Team Party 2011 December 19th

Family Christmas Get Together December 25th

                                                                                                                                                                                       

               

                

                                    

                                   

And even if we don't have snow in the Philippines, we greatly enjoy the warmest Christmas with loving friends and family.

Enjoy Chicken Joy! =) Maligayang Pasko!

Yours truly,

D.

Be Ok...Will you?!

Sometimes when i say “I’m okay”, I want someone to look me in the eyes, hug me tight and say, “I know you are not”

Today,

I need free hugs...pretty please?!

D.

I Won't Give up.. God Knows We're Worth It

Sharing you my new favorite JM song.... First heard this during the concert here in Manila last Sunday and it never left my mind.

And when you're needing your space

To do some navigating

I'll be here patiently waiting

To see what you find.

I won't give up on us.

2011 Manila Concert Version

I Won't Give Up


When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold


And just like them old starts
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?


I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love 
I'm still looking up


And when you're need your space 
To do some navigating 
I'll be here patiently waiting 
To see what you find


'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up...

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use 
the tools, the skills we've got, yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end you're still my friend at least we didn't tend
for us to work, we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend, without the world caving in
I had to learn what I got and what I'm not
And who I am


I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up


So easy is our life
what's mine is yours and yours mine
hardly do we ever fight
we'd rather be kind


I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get dark
I'm healing this broken heart
and I know I'm worth it


I won't give up on us
God knows I'm tough, I am love
We got a lot to learn 
God knows we're worth it


No, I won't give up on us
God knows I've had enough

we got a lot to learn
and we're, and we're worth it


No, I won't give up
No, I won't give up

(Oh my goodness... I wonder how TP feels..... this song. ugh.)

Moving, 

D.

Oh The Wait Was So Worth It....

I am really fascinated with the lyrics, the best sung notes, the entire melody... leaves me speechless. This is one of the most beautiful song ever written and ever sung. This song brings my mind to travel, puts me to sleep, leads me to cry and to smile at the same time. Sing me this and my world will melt. ;)

Sharing you the versions I best liked. And let's start with the Originals:

Words and music by Jason Mraz and the Raining Jane (Mona Tavakoli, Chaska Potter, Mai Bloomfield, Becky Gebhart)



Then, the covers:





wonderful cello playing.. nice!



And these kids... they're good!



And of course the versions which tops my heart:

From his Live on Earth Concert (Chicago, IL) 

Through timeless words and priceless pictures
We'll fly like birds, not of this earth
And tides may turn, and the heart disfigure
But that's no concern when we're wounded together
And we tore our dresses, and stained our shirts
But it's nice today, oh the wait was so worth it.

see you later Mr. A-Z,

Dani

He's Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason is in Manila!

I just don't know how to explain why I love this singer so much. I have never ever in my 27 years looked up to a singer like this. It's always a feeling of happiness and positivity when I listen and even watch him sing and perform in youtube. And seeing him live, it's really priceless.

What more if I am in Karylle's shoes? Oh my, just imagining it gives me shivers.

I guess you don't stop looking up to a singer because he has this nice voice and he has mad writing skills. It is I think what happens after all the camera and the stage. We wonder most of the time on what they do when they are not being watched and they are not on the spotlight. And I believe that Jason has that -- the ability to share his soul to everyone around, connecting to people to let them know that they are loved, acknowledged and they do have a choice to continue on and enjoy this sweet moments of life -- with or without the camera.

I never knew Jason personally of course, yet just by reading his blog before and commenting on some of his posts, I felt like a part of that circle that he created for friends, family and fans.

Freshness Factor Five Thousand is no longer in existence but to those who have silently read and cried, laughed, commented, learned and shared their life too with the wonderful writings, I believe that the blog never stopped. We just don't see it physically but the words live on, like a book that never ceases to have it's story told.

I don't have a clue but following him kinds of give me a hint. Maybe it was because of break up with Tristan. I don't know, yet, Tristan changed the title of her blog as well. (Tristan Prettyman - J's ex-fiance). This doesn't matter anyway. She's one of my favorites too.

J continued to write and fixed his site with everything on it. It has evolved as well from that kind of stick- figured character to the vintage colored page which he used to promote his 2011 world tour and presently, using a grand view of a scenery as it background. Now, it is easier to find writings, musings, rantings which are just as beautiful as he is. Of course, he has his twitter which I prefer to not have.

I am excited for tomorrow. REALLY. To see him perform live is just a wonderful Christmas present in October.

I really just can't hide it,
Dani

... Just Happy For Joie

It was flashbacks of our high school days, of her heartbreaks and mine, of unending stories of both our family and friends and finally, seeing her genuine beautiful smile wearing that all white gorgeous gown, I found tears rolling down my face when the enormous wooden door of the Shrine opened. She was one of the closest and dearest to my heart, Joie. The feeling was happiness that at last she found the love of her life and her best friend for life.

As they say, there are two events in a woman's life that you will see her on her most beautiful state. I guess, in this case, I witnessed the first one.

May you both be guided by our Lord all the days of your lives! Congratulations and best wishes Jayson and Joie! We'll be excited for the babies! :)


Love, love, love.
D.

Sharing You, Me...

This is what's keeping me so busy apart from work.

One of my favorites from The Script:

 The Man Who Can't be Moved Cover by lizdanic

The Requests:

 One Hello Cover by lizdanic

 I Do Lisa Loeb Cover -- for ace by lizdanic

 Torete Moonstar88 cover by lizdanic

The Kid in Me:

 A Whole New World -- recorded from my phone by lizdanic

And a time to mourn when we lost a genius:

 When We Die Jason Mraz Cover --- iSad that's why iSing. by lizdanic

Yes I am in love with music- any kind. As long as it tells you and me, stories of everyday.

Enjoy and smile. :)
D.
:)

Check Mic...Check Mic...

Oh yeah! I am in Soundcloud... I soooo love this site... :) Thank you for being my weekend shock-absorber (most especially on weekdays too! ) Naks!

 Melt With You_modern_english_cover by lizdanic

Sound is really poor.. i know it sucks but please bear with it. Next song will be improved, I promise. ;)

;)
D.

Look Who's Coming To Town in October

SPEECHLESS... :)

Dying to have a duet with you. I wish....

D.

I F@cking Did It!

It may or may not be late but what the heck.... I know I did what I needed to do.

                                          I was born under the sign of cancer

like brushing cloth I smooth the wrinkles for an answer

                   I'm always closing my eyes and wishing I'm fine

                                                             Even though I'm not this time.

11th day of missing you and this might go on till forever.

May my love come to you,
D.

Hope It'll Find it's Way to You

I am missing you very badly..... :_(

D.

Cutting The Chase

I hate burning bridges but I needed to.

You're no good for me.

Over and done.

Period.

Straight line.

Bye now.

Click.



D.

In Love, On Einstein

This is just so timely. Now that I am in the brink of  searching for answers, a friend emailed this to me. Maybe these kind of writings separates him from other geniuses, making him more extraordinary among them. And for the most part, knowing that even science acknowledges the strongest force in the universe--love.

Sometimes in our relentless effort to find the person we love, we fail to recognize and appreciate the people who love us. We miss out on so many beautiful things simply because we allow ourselves to be enslaved by our own selfish concerns. 

Go for the man of deeds and not for the man of words, for you will find rewarding happiness, not with the man you love but with the man who loves you more. 
The best lovers are those capable of loving from a distance far enough to allow the person to grow but never too far to feel the love within your being. 
To let go of someone doesn't mean you have to stop loving, it only means that you allow that person to find his own happiness without expecting him to come back. Letting go is not just setting the other person free, but is also setting yourself free from all the bitterness, hatred, and anger that you keep in your heart. 
Do not let the bitterness take away your strength and weaken your faith, and never allow pain to dishearten you; but rather let yourself grow with wisdom in bearing it.

You may find peace in loving someone from a distance not expecting something in return. But be careful, for this can sustain life but can never give enough room for us to grow. We can all survive with just beautiful memories of the past, but real peace and happiness come only with open acceptance of what reality is today. 
There comes a time in our lives when we chance upon someone so nice and beautiful and we just find ourselves so intensely attracted to that person. This feeling soon becomes a part of our everyday lives and eventually consumes our thoughts and actions. The sad part of it is when we begin to realize that this person feels nothing more for us than just a friendship.

We start our desperate attempt to get noticed and be closer, but in the end our efforts are still unrewarded and we end up being sorry for ourselves.
 
You don't have to forget someone you love. What you need to learn is how to accept the verdict of reality without being bitter or sorry for yourself. Believe me, you would be better off giving that dedication and love to someone more deserving.

Don't let your heart run your life, be sensible and let your mind speak for itself.
 
Listen not only to your feelings but to reason as well. Always remember that if you lose someone today, it means that someone better is coming tomorrow. If you lose love that doesn't mean you failed in love.

Cry if you have to, but make sure that tears wash away the hurt and the bitterness that the past has left with you. Let go of yesterday and love will find its way back to you. And when it does, pray that it may be the love that will stay and last a lifetime.
 
There are two ways to live your life:

One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

 There is no mistake so painful that love cannot forgive, no past so bitter that love cannot accept. And no love so little that we cannot start all over with.

ALBERT EINSTEIN 

1879-1955

Wow,
D.

In My Dreams.....

........i was here.

then in a snap, here.....

and in an instant, I was her....

then this.....

Game Over! 

The Walking Dead Season 2... I just can't wait! Lol!,

D.

In Love, On Einstein

This is just so timely. Now that I am in the brink of  searching for answers, a friend emailed this to me. Maybe these kind of writings separates him from other geniuses, making him more extraordinary among them. And for the most part, knowing that even science acknowledges the strongest force in the universe--love.

Sometimes in our relentless effort to find the person we love, we fail to recognize and appreciate the people who love us. We miss out on so many beautiful things simply because we allow ourselves to be enslaved by our own selfish concerns. 

Go for the man of deeds and not for the man of words, for you will find rewarding happiness, not with the man you love but with the man who loves you more. 
The best lovers are those capable of loving from a distance far enough to allow the person to grow but never too far to feel the love within your being. 
To let go of someone doesn't mean you have to stop loving, it only means that you allow that person to find his own happiness without expecting him to come back. Letting go is not just setting the other person free, but is also setting yourself free from all the bitterness, hatred, and anger that you keep in your heart. 
Do not let the bitterness take away your strength and weaken your faith, and never allow pain to dishearten you; but rather let yourself grow with wisdom in bearing it.

You may find peace in loving someone from a distance not expecting something in return. But be careful, for this can sustain life but can never give enough room for us to grow. We can all survive with just beautiful memories of the past, but real peace and happiness come only with open acceptance of what reality is today. 
There comes a time in our lives when we chance upon someone so nice and beautiful and we just find ourselves so intensely attracted to that person. This feeling soon becomes a part of our everyday lives and eventually consumes our thoughts and actions. The sad part of it is when we begin to realize that this person feels nothing more for us than just a friendship.

We start our desperate attempt to get noticed and be closer, but in the end our efforts are still unrewarded and we end up being sorry for ourselves.
 
You don't have to forget someone you love. What you need to learn is how to accept the verdict of reality without being bitter or sorry for yourself. Believe me, you would be better off giving that dedication and love to someone more deserving.

Don't let your heart run your life, be sensible and let your mind speak for itself.
 
Listen not only to your feelings but to reason as well. Always remember that if you lose someone today, it means that someone better is coming tomorrow. If you lose love that doesn't mean you failed in love.

Cry if you have to, but make sure that tears wash away the hurt and the bitterness that the past has left with you. Let go of yesterday and love will find its way back to you. And when it does, pray that it may be the love that will stay and last a lifetime.
 
There are two ways to live your life:

One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

 There is no mistake so painful that love cannot forgive, no past so bitter that love cannot accept. And no love so little that we cannot start all over with.

ALBERT EINSTEIN 

1879-1955

Wow,
D.

Of Saturdays and Love

I'm home-bounded again which is what I love. From the very beginning, I never liked going out-- I mean to rave parties and the like. I would prefer reading and surfing the net or just most of the time watch movies over a bag of popcorn. The typical, couch potato nerdy type. Yet, I don't tire my butt into watching chick flicks, I'd rather watch movies which makes me think, which inspires and movies that just don't discuss the obvious. It kinds of satisfy my craving for the mysterious. However, I like to hang out and drink and sing and jam. It kind of makes me smile and that's why they call me one of the boys.

Every week, I have a ME time which is usually every Saturday where I can just sleep, sometimes go to the mall with the girls, watch movies, and cook for myself. And mind you, being alone sometimes can be so frustrating and good at the same time.

If you're going to ask me why am I not yet with somebody today?

I know I am not a difficult person and so are the men* who sometimes expresses their intentions. It is because, there are times that I don't believe in true and real love.... that there are times that I lose all faith in fate... that with all due respect Universe, I guess my path is to be alone all my life. Call me skeptic, cynical of some sort, but let me ask you... have you ever been consistent all your life? I guess that is what's lacking in men today. CONSISTENCY. They tell you their intentions, they will be there for you, and in a snap... poof! they're gone! So what was that?! Playing and goofing around? I guess I never really trained myself in that kind of game and I would never dare to. And just a hypothetical question: What if the time I decide to do so, I hurt someone who is just like me and the worst, I already stumbled to someone who is strong enough to be a man for me? I'm just wondering, how far will he go? And one more thing, yeah, I am scared. And so what? most people are scared too, I bet they just don't want to admit. Nevertheless, I want to meet that person who is as scared as I am , but is willing to take that risk of going that direction again.

I know Charles Xavier isn't.

In the meantime, I will let me fantasize over him...

Gulp.....

Find me,

D.

It's on Me. My Treat.

To listen or to listen. You have no choice this time. It's on me. My treat.

This is meant to be played in a slow pace. I tried doing little improvisations, I wanted it to sound not too dramatic. If only I can play drums, I'd play it rock. Ha!

9 Crimes - Lisa Hannigan and Damien Rice

Leave me out with the waste, this is not what I do

It's the wrong kind of place to be thinking of you

It's the wrong time for somebody new

It's a small crime and I got no excuse

And is that all right, yeah?

I give my gun away when it's loaded

Is that all right, yeah?

If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?

Is that all right, yeah?

I give my gun away when it's loaded

Is that all right, yeah, with you?

Leave me out with the waste, this is not what I do

It's the wrong kind of place to be cheating on you

It's the wrong time she's pulling me through

It's a small crime and I got no excuse

And is that all right, yeah?

If I give my gun away when it's loaded

Is that all right, yeah?

If you don't shoot it, how am I supposed to hold it?

Is that all right, yeah?

I give my gun away when it's loaded

Is that all right?

Is that all right with you?

Is that all right, yeah?

If I give my gun away when it's loaded

Is that all right, yeah?

If you don't shoot it, how am I supposed to hold it?

Is that all right, yeah?

I give my gun away when it's loaded

Is that all right?

Is that all right with you?

And is that all right, yeah?

Is that all right?

Is that all right?

Is that all right with you?

I'm 27 after waking up, 

D. 

Oh Simple Thing, Where Have You Gone?

Tried recording this last year and was able to upload it just today... Guess I'm shy of recording... REALLY! :P

Please don't mind the background. I know it sucks. :D

I walked across an empty land

I knew the pathway like the back of my hand

I felt the earth beneath my feet

Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting old and I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree

I felt the branches of it looking at me

Is this the place we used to love?

Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting old and I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So why don't we go somewhere only we know?

Somewhere only we know

Oh simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting old and I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So why don't we go? So why don't we go?

Oh, this could be the end of everything

So why don't we go somewhere only we know?

Somewhere only we know

Somewhere only we know

If only we can go now,

D.

Maybe Wednesday is My Good News Day

I can't even explain today.

Someday he'll come along, the man I love

And he'll be big and strong, the man I love

And when he comes my way

I'll do my best to make him stay

He'll look at me and smile,

I'll understand

And in a little while he'll take my hand

And though it seems absurd

I know we both won't say a word

Maybe I shall meet him Sunday

Maybe Monday, maybe not

Still I'm sure to meet him one day

Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day

He'll build a little home, just meant for two

From which we'll never roam; Who would, would you?

And so all else above I'm waiting for the man I love

Haunting but a beauty, 

D.

You Just Don't Know

I've learned - that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance... 


Same goes for true love.




Get it?,
D.

Pssssssttttt....

I am missing you...













for real.


xoxo,
D.

"It's sweet when someone knows every single detail about you. Not because you constantly remind them, but because they pay attention.."

Time to Gather Memories Again

Hate me today. I woke up mid-day uber hungry. While eating, I didn't know why I grabbed my camera. I'm not going to take pictures of me anyway but I was scanning through it looking into what was saved and photos that I was not able to upload. Then, BANG! For the love of the sweet speed of light!  My fingers must've been in a sort of trance while clicking it or in an auto-pilot mode....... Tsk! Lost everything. Nada. Love. Zero.

:-(
D.

It's a Give Away.... (Take two!)

The truth is glaring in front of you. Never assume because it will just bring doubts. Keep it real. Keep it simple. Keep love. And what you just don't know will come to light. 

xoxo, 
D.

Deus Ex Machina

"Deus ex Machina"  ( /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmɑːkiːnə/ or /ˈdiː.əs ɛks ˈmækɨnə/ day-əs eks mah-kee-nə;[1]
-"god out of the machine"; plural: dei ex machina) is a plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new event, character, ability, or object.
-A person or event that provides a sudden and unexpected solution to a difficulty.




I should have not been so mad after all.
I realized that I met with an old  friend before going home. Some 20 minute conversation that is and it was about having a hard time to decide --- the trouble I'm having putting a boundary on what is wrong and what is right.
In a world of 6 billion people, where can you find a friend that you can trust, with no holds barred, no pretenses and  qualms at the same time? We may have had some inhibitions while talking to each other, yet it seems great friendship prevailed. His words keeps ringing in my head.


What's with the rush? True love waits. If he is into you, he will be into you no matter what. No matter how vast the space is between you guys and the time that is against both of you. 


I know it was sincere. From someone that I have wronged, so wrong that even if I do to myself what I did in the past, it won't suffice. Until now, sincerely, I would have to say I'm sorry.
Alright then, enough of the melodramatic stuff.  We peacefully said good byes.
At the end of the day, life is good no matter what. It may strike you in the head with a brick but you don't lose faith. Like today, when all seems confusing, I got a little tap from above sending me His 'machine' telling me that He is, above all else, in control.


In this life, not  everything is superficial after all.


Gracias,
D.

The Day I Lost My Poise... Arrghhh!

Ngayong araw na 'to hindi ako mag-iingles. Mas damang dama pag Tagalog at Pinoy na Pinoy.

Naknantipaklong! Napaaway ako kay ateng pinapalabahan ko sa kanto, dun sa laundry-han. Lumabas si Gabriela Silang! Isang linggo na nakakalipas ng nagpalaundry ko sa kanila, matagal ko ng kilala ung  nasa laundry-han nung si lumang ate pa ung andun. Ni hindi ako nawawalan, ni kahit maliit na bimpo o spaghetti strap na blouse naibabalik sakin. Pagkakamali ko mashado akong nagtiwala. Na dahil dati di ako nawawalan kay ateng mabait, ganon na rin ang pakitungo ko sa bagong taga-laba. Ilang araw ko ding hindi nahalughog ung bulto ng plastik na pinaglalagyan na ng malilinis na damit. Buong tiwala ako na andun lahat ng pinalabhan ko. Eto na Lunes, kahapon samakatuwid. Inayos ko ang mga damit sa cabinet at tinanggal ang natitira sa plastik.

Walanjo! Yung blazer na ginamit kong pangginaw nung araw na yun, nandun. Samantalang yung bagong bestida na kabibili ko lang galing online shopping, maganda, black and white, bago... WALA!

Pag tinamaan ka nga naman ng malas o. Suskoooo! Isa pang malupit e pabalang sumagot. Siya pa ang galit. Naknangarmpit! Naubos ang pisi ko samakatuwid at shempre, lumabas ang matalim kong dila. Siguro nagulat siya dahil tahimik akong lumapit, nakakapanting ng tenga ang mga walang habas at walang kwentang katwiran at depensa na wala sa lugar.

Kinuha ko ang numero ng amo nya at pangalan. Bukas kaming dalawa ang magtutuos. Wala akong pakialam kung lalaki at kung sino pa siya, bastos ang tauhan nya at isa pa nakawala sila ng damit ng customer.

Hindi ba't isang malumanay na paumanhin ay ayos na? Hindi ko naman sinabing palitan nila, e nawala na nga e. Bwiset!

P.S. Pero mas mahusay kung babayaran nila. Grrrr!

I Love Me. May You Love You Too....

‎"Haters are confused admirers who can't understand why everybody loves you." - Paolo Coelho




Keeping it Real,
D.

I Dreamt of Neverland

Oh how can I forget, this movie back in the 1st grade. Hook! As far as I remember, I sang one of the songs from the movie for a month on our wooden stairs when I was 7 and sang it where no one can see me though I know my Lola can hear me. Happy thoughts.

Without my family and friends around me, stranded in the four corners of my apartment due to the heavy rains caused by two typhoons within the week, guess I just feel alone today.  Hoping these rains stop and sunshine peeps in later.

When You're Alone - Hook 1991

Where is Peter Pan when I needed him the most?

Back to dreaming,
D.

Most of The Time This is How I Think

This is what this blog is all about after all...

If yes/ If no,
D.

..And I See Your True Colors

It gave me chills hearing these children sing. This is just beautiful. This gave me mixed emotions while listening but nevertheless, it made me smile.

If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear

Just call me up 'cause you'll know I'll be there.

Your true colors, true colors...

are beautiful like a rainbow.

Friday,

D.

*PS22 was formed in the year 2000 in Staten Island, NY who is led by the wonderful Mr. B.

Happy Birthday Mrazman!

Thanks for the insipration Jason! :)

It's your birthday and I hope you find the cause for celebration.....

(heard about TP though)

Continue to write and create great music!

D.

It's a Give Away....

Dear Universe, 

I feel naked today and I don't know why.  It feels like something was taken away from me but still, I am complete. Weird.

(Anyhow, my heart goes out to TP! Hugs and kisses to you girl, I admire your strength. You got it goin' sister!)

Truth is Universe, I've got this great reason to wake up each day. Happy.

Smooches,
D.

This Movie is Beast!

Man, I would never watch this movie again!

You scared the hella out of me! Darn!

Awesome People Updates (Part 3)

To the man who showed me how to commit random acts of kindness.
To you who taught me the guitar basics.
To you who told me to shut my big mouth if it's going to be issues about others.
To you who showed me that life aint that hard and aint that lovely at the same time.
To you who believed that I have the heart to fight and stand up everytime I fall.
To my first love and will always be my one true love.... I love you Tatay!

Happy Father's Day!

(Thank you for the Beef Caldereta! Good thing you got that mad cooking skills from me... lol!)

You are awesome 'Tay!

And now we're piggin' out... :)