Sansevieria Stuckyi, Succulent Plants

When web surfing, I saw Sansevieria stuckyi, succulent plants. After then, I love it. It looks beautiful for me. I wanted to grow it at home because I don't need to water it often; it is watered once a month or two months. I thought that it would be easy for me to raise it. It is difficult to cultivate other plants, such as foliage plants because I need to water them more often. That's why I bought Sansevieria stuckyi one month ago. I placed it in the living room. It stands out itself and fits in with the decor.

I heard that it is great for purifying the air and intercepts electromagnetic waves. It also emits a negative ion as much as 30 times compared to normal plants. Moreover, it is good for insomnia because it makes the autonomic nervous system stable. Anyway, it seems to have many advantages.

I hope to see it longer in my house without killing it.

Money Tree, Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

I have no green thumb, but I like to raise plants at home. There are a lot of works in growing them; I'm sometimes tired of watering them. Nevertheless, I'm happy when they come into flower or grow bigger every day.

This is a money tree, Zamioculcas Zamiifolia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamioculcas. Believe or not, if the money tree is put at a start-up company, it drives the company to make more money. Even though I have no idea about why there is such a popular belief among people, it's really interesting.

Searching a special present for my friend who established a business a week ago, I found out the fact. I bought the money tree with my hope that her business longs for flourishing day by day.  

Zamioculcas grows well in a dry environment, so it is easy to raise it because it only needs to be watered once a month. Taking care of house plants, I have figured out that like this money tree or cacti, such plants are easy to be raised.

Let Her Go by Passenger

Passenger - Let her go



Michael David Rosenberg, who was the main vocalist of Passenger, sings this song. It's addictive and sad. His voice is husky.

Let Her Go

Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you’re missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go

Staring at the bottom of your glass
Hoping one day you'll make a dream last
But dreams come slow and they go so fast

You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you'll understand why
Everything you touch surely dies

But you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

Staring at the ceiling in the dark
Same old empty feeling in your heart
'Cause love comes slow and it goes so fast

Well you see her when you fall asleep
But never to touch and never to keep
'Cause you loved her too much
And you dived too deep

Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

And you let her go (oh, oh, ooh, oh no)
And you let her go (oh, oh, ooh, oh no)
Will you let her go?

'Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

'Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

And you let her go

All of Me by John Legend

All of Me by John Legend is loved by many people. I love its piano melody. Here are its lyrics.

All Of Me

[Verse 1:]
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright

[Pre-Chorus:]
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

[Chorus:]
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, ohoh

[Verse 2:]
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you

[Pre-Chorus:]
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

[Chorus:]
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, ohoh

[Bridge:]
Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard

[Chorus:]
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, ohoh

Meetup, a Popular Online Social Networking Portal

People meet someone with different ways. These days, many people are likely to make a friend through an online social networking website. One of such popular portals is Meetup: http://www.meetup.com. In Meetup, anyone can create or join a group you interest, such as movies, books, musics, businesses, health, foods, or languages. It has had over 10 millions numbers all over the world since it was built in 2002. It has a lot of groups, so you can find any group you want there; it allows you to find some of groups near your neighborhood. From this community, you can meet people who have similar interests with you, share some information, make friends, and spend a good time with them.

Holy Bible - A Useful and Convenient Application in the Bible

One of useful applications for me is Holy Bible. I have been reading it since last month. Actually, I downloaded it to my smart phone and to my tablet PC a long time ago, but I didn't keep reading it. However, a new year has come and one of my new year's resolutions is to complete reading the bible. So far, so good. :)

It's a better world because of digital devices. When there was not a smart phone or a tablet PC in the world, I remember that I carried the bible heavy to read. However, our digital environment improves the quality of life because I anymore don't need to carry the book printed; I can read an electronic bible with my digital devices.

For the reason, I really appreciate living in the digital world. Even though I once lived in an analogue period, I prefer to live this time. If I came back the past again, I wouldn't live in it. I have already been addicted to digital life.  

Reading the bible by the application of Holy Bible, I'm suddenly reminded of the old days. That's why I write some lines here. 

Anyway, try to use the application of Holy Bible! You might like it. King James Version in the bible is popular, but there are a lot of different versions in the application; you can choose and read one of them.  

Happy Ending by Mika

Long time ago, I often used to listen to Happy Ending by Mika, a Lebanese-British singer-songwriter. This song was released in 2007. When reading only its title at first, I thought that its lyrics would be written with happy words. However, listening to the music, I figured out that its lyrics are sad. Nevertheless, whenever listening to this song, I tend to play it again and again. Mika's voice and its rhythm are so attractive that they make me keep listening repeatedly.

Today, I again listened to it by accident, so  I'd like to link to Happy Ending here.


Happy Ending

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.

Wake up in the morning, stumble on my life
Can't get no love without sacrifice
If anything should happen, I guess I wish you well
A little bit of heaven, but a little bit of hell

This is the hardest story that I've ever told
No hope, or love, or glory
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I'm wasting
And I'm wasting everyday

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.

2 o'clock in the morning, something's on my mind
Can't get no rest; keep walking around
If I pretend that nothing ever went wrong, I can get to my sleep
I can think that we just carried on

This is the hardest story that I've ever told
No hope, or love, or glory
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I'm wasting
And I'm wasting everyday

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.

A Little bit of love, little bit of love
Little bit of love, little bit of love [repeat]

I feel as if I'm wasting
And I'm wasting everyday

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
To live the rest of our life,
But not together.

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.

Jersey Boys

I love Broadway shows. This time, I saw Jersey Boys, a famous Broadway musical. Jersey Boys is a story of The Four Seasons, the 1960s rock'n roll group: the formation, success, and break-up of the group. I'm going to link to the detail page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Boys.

I was really happy to see Jersey Boys because it was wonderful and I could listen to famous songs, such as Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Oh, What A Night, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Let's Hang On, and so on.

Here are show clips below.

Popular Christmas Songs

Christmas is reaching. These days, we can easily listen to Christmas songs  from the radio, TV, or in stores. I believe that listening to Christmas songs at this time of the year is best. Here are popular Christmas songs below.

1. Let It Snow! This song was recorded in 1945. It has been sung by many singers since then. I prefer to listen to "Let it snow" by Michael Bublé, who is a Canadian vocalist, songwriter, and actor.



Here is "Let it snow" by Dean Martin below.



2. It's the most wonderful time of the year by Andy Williams. This song was recorded in 1963.



3. A Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives. This song was recorded in 1965.



4. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) by Nat King Cole.



5.I'll be home for Christmas by Michael Bublé.



6. Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes.



7. Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt.



8. (There's no place like) Home for the Holidays by Perry Como.

Hallelujah Performed by Matthew Schuler and by Rufus Wainwright

I believe that music gives people energy and makes them happy and comfortable. For the reason, one of TV programs that I like is “The Voice.”

This past Monday, in the Voice Live Top 12 Performances(Season 5), Matthew Schuler sang “Hallelujah,” one of my favorite songs. Watching him singing, I was so impressed that I have listened to the song again and again. Many viewers might feel like me. While he was sing Hallelujah, his voice was so soft and beautiful that most audiences on the spot seemed to be deeply moved. Finally, he got a ticket being able to perform in Top 10 Performances next Monday. That’s why I want to post Hallelujah Matthew Schuler sang. Here it is.

 There is another version of Hallelujah performed by Rufus Wainwright whose cover of the Leonard Cohen song is on the soundtrack album of Shrek in 2001.

Listen to two different versions of Hallelujah, and feel how different they are.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Funny Book

Searching something on Google, I accidentally started to read “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney a few days ago. The book has been published in a serial form. It is a popular fiction book for children.

It is so funny that I cannot stop reading it. Reading the book, I’m giggling alone even though I’m an adult. :) If somebody looks at me giggling, he or she might feel that I'm like a silly person. If you read it, you may be the same as me. :)

I have been reading its first book on this website: http://www.funbrain.com/journal/Journal.html?ThisJournalDay=1&ThisPage=1. The website is that I visited by accident and then that I started to read “Diary of a Wimpy kid”.

Reading this book, I wondered how many volumes it has completed, so I visited Amazon.com. I figured out that its eighth book came out last week and becomes #1 bestseller on Amazon.com. 

After book 1, I’d like to read until the latest book 8 as soon as possible.   

3 Idiots - a Highly Recommended Movie

By chance, I watched 3 Idiots, a famous Indian film. The movie was so impressed that I was not bored for almost 3 hours, running time. The movie made me ponder many valuable things. In the movie, I can’t forget two favorite quotes. One is that “All is well.”  The other is that “Pursue excellence, and success will follow.”

Even though an Indian movie is not familiar with me, 3 Idiot makes me feel sympathy. There are messages, impression, love, fun, and smile in the movie. If you have never watched 3 Idiots yet, I recommend that you watch it.  If you search for it on Google, you can see a synopsis and a lot of reviews about the movie. Therefore, I don’t mention such things here. I link to the information of the movie here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Idiots