Close to You (I just wanna be)

Nobody pays much attention

they misuse their time

Maybe it's better to mention

moments passing by

A secret to tell

I got something they don't have

and baby it's you that is lifting me high

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

so love me again

Baby you're full of affection

people stop and smile

maybe they see my intention

to make life worthwhile

A secret to tell

now there's nothing holding back

'cos baby it's you that is making me fly

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

so love me again

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

A secret to tell

now there's nothing holding back

'cos baby it's you that is making me fly

Oh baby oh yeah

love that you put me through

love that you put me through

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

so love me again.

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Not all seemingly happy people are happy indeed.

When the fun is over, some sit alone and quietly bleed.

Miss Universe 2013

Venezuela won their 7th Miss Universe crown.

I was really tensed during the announcement of the semifinalist. 15 Misses had already been called and yet Philippines was not part of it. And then the winner for online voting was announced... Philippines, I was definitely happy.

Costa Rica (last placed 2011 Top10), China (2011 4thRU), Indonesia (2005 Top15), Puerto Rico (2011 Top16), Nicaragua (2007 Top10), and Switzerland (2009 Top10) are Misses that made it to the Top16 this year. Then the next cut was made after the swimsuit round.

Great Britain (first time in the semis), India (last placed 2012 Top16), Ukraine (2011 1st RU), Dominican Republic (2009 1st RU), and USA (last years winner) are the Misses that got cut after the evening gown. And so the Top 5 move on to the Q&A portion.

Brazil for 2 consecutive years now finished 4th RU, followed by Philippines 3rd RU (last years 1st RU). Ecuador (first time in the top 5) was named 2nd RU, while Spain was the one standing along side Venezuela when she (Venezuela) was announced Miss Universe 2013.

I was somehow sad that Miss Philippines Ariella Arida didn't get the crown, but still I'm happy and proud of her, 4 years in the Top 5.

Now Miss Earth, Miss International, and Mister International are the only pageant left for me this year. Will Angelee delos Reyes win the 2nd Miss Earth crown for Philippines? Will Bea Rose Santiago bring home the 5th Miss International crown for our country? Or will Gil Wagas bring back the Philippines in the semifinalist, or better yet be the first Filipino to be Mister International? That's definitely something I'm gonna watch out.