Saturday, July 11, 2009

Tribute to Michael Jackson - Jennifer Hudson "Will You Be There"



Dear Family & Friends:

Just like millions around the world, I was glued to my television watching the Tribute to Michael Jackson, last Tuesday, July 7th.

The entire tribute was beautiful & emotional – taking in consideration – the short time the producers had to create a program of such magnitude. Here is my favorite video of Jennifer Hudson’s (American Idol Fame) presentation that succeeded in making me cry.

It was not just Jennifer’s interpretation that moved me – but the song lyrics – at the end, spoken by Michael Jackson himself, that actually touched my heart. As I paid attention to his words, I felt such deep sorrow for Michael and all the unfortunate situations he faced while in this world. His ords with a trembling voice, stressed on questions that he wrote and well could have been implored to; God, his family, his partner or equally…to us, his “fans”.

Will You Be There?

In Our Darkest Hour
In My Deepest Despair
Will You Still Care?
Will You Be There?
In My Trials
And My Tribulations
Through Our Doubts
And Frustrations
In My Violence
In My Turbulence
Through My Fear
And My Confessions
In My Anguish and My Pain
Through My Joy and My Sorrow
In The Promise of Another Tomorrow
I'll never Let You Part
For You’re Always In My Heart.



…And so, I identified with these strong questions, as I examined my own relationship with; God, my family, my partner & my good friends.

As always, I like to share what’s in my heart, because you all mean so much to me.

Chely

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Querida Familia y Amigos:

Como millones alrededor del mundo, estuve pegada a mi televisión para ver el Tributo a Michael Jackson el martes, 7 de julio.

Todo el tributo se me hiso muy emotivo y bonito – tomando en cuenta - el poquísimo tiempo que los productores tuvieron para crear un espectáculo de esta magnitud. He aquí mi video favorito de la actuación de Jennifer Hudson (ex concursante de American Idol) que logro hacerme llorar.

A parte que la canción y la interpretación de Jennifer me encanto - fue la letra de la canción - al final, declamadas por el mismo Michael Jackson, las que tocaron mi corazón. Poniéndoles atención, sentí un profundo dolor por Michael y toda su situación vivida. Puesto que su voz recalca preguntas que quizás, él escribió implorando a; Dios, su familia, su pareja o igualmente…a nosotros sus “fans”.

¿Estarás Ahí?

En mi hora más obscura
En mi más profunda desesperación
¿Todavía te importare?
¿Estarás tú ahí?
En mis problemas
Y mis tribulaciones
A través de nuestras dudas
Y frustraciones
En mi violencia
En mi turbulencia
A través de mi miedo
Y mis confesiones
En mi angustia y mi dolor
A través de mi júbilo y mis tristezas
En la promesa de otro mañana
Nunca te dejare alejar
Puesto que tu siempre estás en mi corazón


...Y me identifique con estas fuertes preguntas, al percibir MI relación con; Dios, mi familia, mi pareja y mis buenos amigos.

Como siempre, les comparto lo que sale de mi corazón, puesto que ustedes, valen mucho para mi.

Chely



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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Having Mexican Friends

I Heart My Friends



A Comparison Thesis:
FRIENDS versus MEXICAN FRIENDS



FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Are the reason you have food...


FRIENDS: Will say "hello".
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a besito...


FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Call your parents mom and dad...


FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Cry with you ...


FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Will spend hours there, talking, laughing and just being together and then take a plate to go...


FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours...


FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you...


FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds' ass that left you...


FRIENDS: Will knock on your door.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, "Heeeey, I'm here!."


FRIENDS: Are for a while.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Are for life and will see you hasta luego in that riconcito en el cielo.


FRIENDS: Pretend it is OK when you are being a pest.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Tell you, "Hay, como Chingas!!!"


FRIENDS: Will ignore this.
MEXICAN FRIENDS: Will forward this to their Homies, comadres, familia, tios, tias, nanas, sanchos, cunadas, la maestra de ELL, la vecina, el Puppet, la Shy Girl, mi papi and ALL my beautiful Mexican friends!!

Monday, May 04, 2009

Hacer El Amor Con Otro

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

New Things are coming up! / Cosas Nuevas vienen ya!


Wednesday, February 04, 2009



Reply by Chely Melo on February 4, 2009 at 2:41am

In the summer of 2005, I happened to be unemployed. One day, as I had a conversation with God I prayed, "God - Please take me to a place that benefits the public, where I can use my 20 year experience, were I can use my photography, graphics and computer skills, where I can be of assistance to many and am appreciated for my hard work."

1. GOD always gives you what you need. All you have to do is...Ask! My dream job was given to me on August 15, 2005 at a firm called Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. This job required my office administration experience, teamwork, leadership & organizational skills. From the moment I walked in, it felt as if I had been working there for a long time. I automatically took over by coordinating and managing every single detail of this firm’s office. Not only did I have control of everything but this job fulfilled my need to help others. Along with all the office matters, there were 14 architects that depended on my assistance to; download & upload files, scan, plot & sign drawings, run reports and take care of shipments.

Ever since I was a little girl, I always pictured myself working in an office. Back then a secretary was a big deal. Today, the word “secretary” doesn’t even exist. We are all "administrators" and I am very happy as one.

This firm provides freedom to work without anyone looking over your shoulder, it has the best employee benefits, wages and bonuses, it provides 5 weeks vacation from the moment you begin your employement, it provides endless, free training for all and reimbusements on expenses, top of the line technology and usage of laptops for our personal use that are exchanged for a new one every year and best of all, Little recognizes everyone’s efforts, talents &contributions. All my co-workers are a bunch of talented and beloved people who inevitably felt like family.

2. As of Monday, February 2, 2009 I am no longer at my dream job. I, along with 50 others nationwide, was laid off. Reason for layoff: “Staff Reduction” due to firm’s economic hardship.

3. The first thing I’m doing is to have total faith in God. Apparently my job is done at Little and I am needed elsewhere. Updating my resume, applying for unemployment, distributing my resume in job agencies, attending interviews and feeling confident of the gifts He has bestowed upon me are part of the many things I must do in search of my next “Dream Job”.

GOD always gives you what you need. All you have to do is...Ask!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Eva y Chely en sus multiples Facetas / The many facets of Eva & Chely

Dear Blog Readers:

Please make sure to enjoy this post at a time when you are able to be in front of your computer for a while.

You will also need to pump up the volume to enjoy.


video


Yes - at 2 - this is how it all began...


video


This is where we are now...


video

This is how it'll be at 87...


Eva &Chely


Will always dance
on earth
& in heaven!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Hanging out with Kino

Love Faces

Strike a Pose

Alex (Kino's Manager) & Chely

After attempting to go check out my friends Kino, Lucio & Rafa at “El Pescador” a couple of times and not making it, Queru and I finally dropped by on Friday.

The place was packed and there were no available tables. Fortunately for us, Lucio was sitting at the main table with Karla and a couple of other ladies and we were invited to join them. We arrived in the middle of Kino’s show, while he imitated Juan Gabriel singing “Se me olvido otra vez”. I walked towards the table and he looked at me, acknowledged my presence over the speakers and walked towards me, handing over his microphone. With a packed house, I walked dramatically towards him, grabbed the microphone and took over singing as I looked directly into his eyes, “Probablemente estoy pidiendo demasiado. Se me olvidaba que ya habíamos terminado, que nunca volverás, que nunca me quisiste. Se me olvido otra veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (claps erupting) eeeeeez” – I handed the microphone back and he completed the song, “Que solo yoooo te quise”.

This was the beginning of a fun weekend for me. Kino was very happy to see us and we spent the rest of the night joking, dancing, singing and laughing.

On Saturday, I had been invited to attend a “three-way” birthday party and Queru and I asked him to join us. While at the party, I texted him reminding him of the invitation and after he completed his Saturday show, he and his manager joined us. Kino – always prepared – connected his sound system and entertained the crowd (for free) that was all there celebrating the birthdays of a 50-year-old, 33-year-old and 16-year old. The crowd was cracking up thoroughly enjoyed his impromptu, birthday performance.

This was the first time I had ever met Alex (his manager - who’s very energetic and fun) and he announced to us, that Kino and him will be traveling to Miami on February 15th to tape for “Sabado Gigante” on February 17th.

We are so excited for Kino and we are certainly looking forward to his first, nationwide performance. After his mini-show, we enjoyed the rest of the birthday celebration; dancing and singing Karaoke until 5:30 a.m. - Needless to say, we are all very tired but, boy did we have fun this weekend!