Music as an escape.
By eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27562)
Philippines
January 11, 2021 11:08pm CST
The television was tuned to the news as the United Kingdom reiterated the strict lockdown, the United States of America jolted by an insurrection, China capsized by the 3 gorges dam, and Indonesia shaken by a plane crash.
My daughter shut off the news and took the microphones out and for a whole afternoon, we sang karaoke.
Gosh, my daughters were laughing at how I sang 'out of tune' with even the simplest and most melodious of songs. But it seemed they enjoyed my 'La Bamba' that we hit on songs from other lands. Was surprised my daughters can sing Japanese and Korean. They liked my 'Eres Tu,' too.
Music does fill the soul, even if it was just an escape from the ugly news.
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@arolf1988 (48)
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12 Jan 21
Same feeling when I got a news last night that Basilica del Santo Nino de Cebu that all Novena Masses will be live streamed only. We understand the protocols but I am feel sad because we are celebrationg the 456th Fiesta Senior.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
12 Jan 21
That is really heart breaking. I also want to go to church physically but it's just not an option. We have to obey if we really want to celebrate that 500 years of Christianity in our land.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
12 Jan 21
@arolf1988 Yes. With the online Masses, I actually hear Mass every day.
@arolf1988 (48)
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12 Jan 21
@eileenleyva I am still thankful that I can have the mass through online streams. Health is wealth, indeed.
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@UriahAnne (701)
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12 Jan 21
Good for you.sometimes we must relaxin this sressfull situation of ours.me too I'm not a good singer.sometimes I practise too..
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
12 Jan 21
Believe me, the timbre of my voice is diva-like. It's just that I am tone[-deaf.
But with practice, I think you and I could also belt out Karaoke.
@UriahAnne (701)
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12 Jan 21
@eileenleyva that's nice.being tone def is not a problem.practise makes perfect..wishing you too we could belt out karoeke.
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
14 Jan 21
Well its a good distraction from all of the bad news circulating around. I am glad your daughters stopped you from watching those in the meantime and enjoy each other's company instead of really dragging yourself from seeing the real world events.
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
18 Jan 21
@eileenleyva Haha probably the caffeine is to be blamed for that. 
Next time I think you should moderate taking them while doing your music therapy.
Next time I think you should moderate taking them while doing your music therapy.1 person likes this
@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
17 Jan 21
I was grateful. I did enjoy my self. Ha ha.
Thing is, my mind became temporarily stagnant, too. In fact, I got disoriented. I wondered why the garbage truck was ringing the bell and it was not garbage collection day yet. Twenty-four hours later, I realized I had the days wrong. Sigh.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
18 Jan 21
@rsa101 Too much caffeine, probably. Ha ha. I was lulled by the music to a calming, carefree afternoon. The caffeine was contradicting every inch of my sinews. Naloka na. Ha ha
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
12 Jan 21
You are absolutely correct. I did feel the heart heavy as I laid down to sleep the other night.
@UriahAnne (701)
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12 Jan 21
Your right now a day's watching t.v and news make me un happy.we have a pandemic.and another virus coming again.i think all people now are stress about the situation.of our economy is affected so much.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
12 Jan 21
@UriahAnne I didn't know the economy is affected too much. Perhaps the capitalists are. But in my community, local grocers have sprouted. We patronize the small businesses.
@Dreamerby (3049)
• Calcutta, India
12 Jan 21
It is the sad reality. The world needs love and people need to hear music.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
13 Jan 21
It's a sad time this age we are in now. The rhetoric of world leaders are dampening. I'd rather listen to music really.
@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
13 Jan 21
That's not only beneficial to the health but also beneficial to the soul.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
13 Jan 21
sounds like you folks had a great time. That's what we all need sometimes, a fun and happy distraction from the ugly realities around the world. that stuff will be there later but we need to feed our soul with happiness to face it later.
