专辑名称：First Love
歌手姓名：Karina
唱片公司：Def Jam Records
发行日期：2008年8月19日
专辑流派：R&B
专辑语言：英语

Teens across the U.S. are not the only ones picking up on the message of "16 @ War," the debut single by Karina, New York City's newest 16-year old star. A timely song of independence and admiration, it was written and produced by fellow Def Jam label mates The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, the same duo responsible for Rihanna's "Umbrella" and Madonna's "Me Against the Music." It is one of a collection of positive and inspired songs featured on her debut album, arriving in stores on August 19th. Additional songs include, "Slow Motion," the jazz and pop-flavored "Can't Find the Words," the uptempo dancefloor scorcher "Baby Baby" featuring Lil' Mama, and "The Love We Got.Now, Karina has been able to take her message on the road, visiting Boys & Girl Clubs and doing special performances at various highschools during a promotional tour that began in New York last week, moved on to the Washington DC, Richmond, Norfolk, Raleigh, and Charlotte markets, and now heads to Jacksonville/Orlando, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Chicago/Detroit and Detroit/Cleveland. On Monday, May 19th,. Karina will showcase her powerful voice on CBS Early Show.
Raised up in the Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights, and a music and vocal student at world renown PPAS (Professional Performing Arts School) in Hell's Kitchen. Since kindergarten, Karina has been singing and playing piano at the Special Music School situated in Lincoln center and graduated after 9 years with a pre-conservatory music degree. In addition she has been privately coached and trained in classical and modern piano by Dr. Burkhom Buriev from Russia, and renowned American jazz pianist George Caldwell.
Nor did it hurt to have Grammy Living Legends industry heavyweight Quincy Jones supporting her. "I know I'm blessed to have someone like Quincy in my corner," she says. In addition to giving her advice, Quincy included Karina in the "We Are the Future" charity concert in 2006. She is also proud of becoming the first Dominican ever to perform at the White House, when she sang "Misty" as part of a concert organized by another family friend, Emilio Estefan of Miami Sound Machine, during Black Music Month last June 2007.

Online listening >> http://www.haoting.com/musiclist/ht_9a90d97b30f5a034.htm

Tracklist:
1.  90's Baby                                      
2.  Baby, baby (feat. Lil Mama)                    
3.  Can't Find The Words    
4.  16 @ War                                      
5.  Winner                                      
6.  Can You Handle It                        
7.  The Love We Got                            
8.  They Ain't Gotta Love You                  
9.  Slow Motion                                    
10. Can't Bring Me Down                        
11. First Love  

My favorite: ^________^

Top1/ The Love We Got

* It will be ur best choice during daydream time ~~~~

Top2/ Can't Find The Words 

* Keep dancing

Top3 / Slow Motion

Can u believe that it's sang by a debut single 16 y/o singer?

Here to update this bolg is JUST wanna myself to know >> "Keep walking, never ever stop to looking 4 the happiness! " Aza,Grace!

 

 The plan of 2008's 2nd half yr below:

1> 20th Sep., PCET >> PASS

2> 6th Oct., to try ur best to attend the Avril Lavigne's concert wz Jeannette

3> 22nd Nov., BEC HIGHER >> PASS

4> Beiwai online learning keep going ......till the end of 2008?

& try ur best to get more than 70 points for the both courses,  that's okay~~

Pass all courses again~~~

Bingo~~~~~~~.... hahaha~~

 

 

 

Jewel~~Perfectly Clear      

The doorway frames you
a picture perfect silhouette,
blue sky of regret
enough to hang you
Your legs seem to tremble
At least I imagine that they do
Then again, it's probably easy for you
But please, don't open your mouth, my dear
I can read all the signs
I can take it from here
There's no need to explain,
It's perfectly clear
Yellow wallpaper peels makes
a strange halo around your head
It's funny how I notice
These stupid things instead
You say something awkward
But I wish that you wouldn't
A whole life of You wish you could's
but just couldn'ts
But please, don't open your mouth, my dear
I can read all the signs
I can take it from here
There's no need to explain,
It's perfectly clear
So I try not to think to much
it only just makes me mad,
Spent half my life loving you
Think of all the love that I could've had
Five years worth of kisses
Are packed in your bags
This tiny moment fits
All the big things we ever had
And I can't quite pinpoint
When it left or what for
Love always steps lightly
Away from the door
Please, don't open your mouth, my dear
I can read all the signs,
I can take it from here
There's no need to explain,
No, there's no need to explain,
It's perfectly clear                           

 

Official Website : http://www.jeweljk.com/ Jewel Pic & Photo Gallery: http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Jewel/Pictures/ Online listening: http://www.haoting.com/musiclist/ht_60ca668bdd5868d5.htm

 

This only remind myself again to take out the card fm ATM after drawing money successful!! ......

 

 

Before receiving sister balloon's call, I cant think so much for the relationship 

between good-fellowship & individual development....

Firmly believe that we can be pals forever till the end of the world.....  Can the trust be a

winner? ? .....Maybe yes? maybe no, I hv no idea abt it so far.

Alternatively,I hate to explain something again & again to someone even I am a woman

or in case it's my fault ....... coz I thought it's a big challenge for trust! 

Like the old saying, Add insult to injury~~ But it leave a  deep impression on me....

Well, I wanna recommend a good article for both of u ~~

 

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<<Chicken soup for the soul>>

人生絮语：爱在心里成长

 

URL>>http://blog.cersp.com/userlog21/133888/archives/2008/741534.shtml

 

Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift. 

 

When the door of happiness closes, another opens, but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one which has been opened for us. 

 

The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had. 

 

It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives. 

 

Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they'll love you back! Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart but if it doesn't, be content it grew in yours. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. 

 

Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile. 

Mam & elder sister always let me hv a blind date even I hv no idea for that guy?

I wanna know why? I hate both of them always let me do some things by U SHOULD , COULD OR ONLY........WHY?? Can I plan my life by myself??

Yup, I decline this blind date again!

I cant believe WHY my elder sister makes this decision without inquiry my opinion??

As I need to live with MY huz for my rest life..........

I explained to her many times that I need a lot of things to do this stage such as STUDY,WORK as I always suffered a lot of pressure fm my daily work!

Definitely speaking, Mam I cant keep U posted for what I want coz I know

U will say which is impossisble for me, then U will emphasize that the girl only find a good huz that's enough like my elder sister ( she always is BEST model in Mam's heart. )

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Maybe I am not a good dau.?

Sorry Mam & my elder sister,BUT I only wanna find my huz by myself with normal heart even if I am a  Muslem.

Tmrw will be better, I believe forever........

 

 

 

 

A place nearby is sang by Norway Singer Lene Marlin.

Deeply remember that I always listen to this song when I was in college especially sleep time with it everynight......

How time flies! Almost 3 yrs,I tried to listen this song again n again,very confortable.The rhythm of this song is so slack~~~ It seems like the feeling which I hold recent days. Maybe it's caused by the long holiday fm Sanya or the new semester is coming soon??

Who cares.....Let's chk out this song,I hv set it as background music as well.

Enjoy!!

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Lyric:    

I entered the room
Sat by your bed all through the night
I watched your daily fight
I hardly knew
The pain was almost more than I could bear
And still I hear
Your last words to me

Heaven is a place nearby
So I wont be so far away
And if you try and look for me
Maybe you will find me someday
Heaven is a place nearby
So there is no need to say goodbye
I wanna ask you not to cry
I will always be by your side

You just faded away
You spread your wings you had flown
Away to something unknown
Wish I could bring you back
You are always on my mind
About to tear myself apart.
You have your special place in my heart

Always heaven is a place nearby
So I wont be so far away
And if you try and look for me
Maybe you will find me someday
Heaven is a place nearby
So there is no need to say goodbye
I wanna ask you not to cry
I’ll always be by your side

And even when I go to sleep
I still can hear your voice
And those words
I never will forget

Heaven is a place nearby
So I wont be so far away
And if you try and look for me
Maybe you will find me someday
Heaven is a place nearby
So there is no need to say goodbye
I wanna ask you not to cry
I will always be by your side

Several months past

I hope both of us are happy

Don't wanna disturb you

Then go away fm ur memory ......

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Got ur greeting msg on Yesterday

However, I can only respond with indifference coz I think this is right way that

I can DO

I dont wanna hurt you

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Dear Friend,

Plz be HAPPY & CONFIDENT man

Everything will go smoothly

Maybe U should try to forget

Believe tomorrow will be better

Girls, just be yourself, pls go ahead!!

I get some study feelings recently days,maybe the high pressure fm my work or anythings also?? Who knows ......

Just put myself into this state,not bad~~hehe

Athough someone say u should do this ^&^%&*^$$%&*.......so tired & terribly when I tried to recall this 

Now both men and women, we hv to face some challenges follow one by 

one if you wanna make your since life easy & better .

All right, Let's keep eyes on the important things that I wanna

say here>>Girls,just be yourself although the society changes very speedy ~~

Good Luck in 2008 !

 

 

 

 

There is a small bird, she is not very bright but optimistic especially she gets

actively passion for her life. Sometimes,she always thinks that God put all good things on her.

Thereby,she called herself as a lucky bird.

One day,lucky bird suffered a crossed road from self career development,she found

the life is not easy ,even thought that she isn't able to win over till

her brother be there and encouraged her to find confidence!

Yup,any is ok!

The small bird gets her confidence and living happy soon. Certainly,she wanna

express great thanks for her brother,and would prefer to make his life better as

she know his life is not easy. However,she could not put herself

into brother's world,coz she doesn't know what kind of person her brother is?

Then she becomes a lost bird......

At same times,small bird got a bit tired and decided to away from her brother.

She is not sure whether it's right or anything also?

But she only wanna keep this appreciation in her mind forever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now the info as below is only an alert for myself.

Dec 8, last class for French.

Pls try ur best to attend it and back to study hard.

A Za! Tuibao, you only hv 1 month to prepare for this course.

Pass it !!!

Dont think something also, just let urself turn to the right path.

French season on Dec.

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day,therefore I recommend all friends in my MSN to see

this film -- Pay it forward.

It's good film I thought, especially it can touch your heart if you would like to

accept this truth I metioned before we make life better.

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Taglines for Pay it forward:

Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.

 

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My dear friends,I believe all of us have encountered some unhappy things everyday

which we don't want to happen,but it's unchangeable.

Normally we want to improve this situation better as we can.

Otherwise,it will be worse or .......

As much as to say we should  make life better could as well, just keep yourself with kid's heart........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is my 2nd monthes to work at this new job, maybe tomorrow I will

get a review for my recording,but I cant hv high confendence to balance

the relationship between work & study well as original plan. I consider

e'en if this work should be done at this moment 

Especially be advd that all person can be on holiday at golden holiday

or Spring Festival,but I have to work as normal.

2ndly,I dont like some colleagues talk to you with slashing. Eg,I clld Dr.

CD on several days ago.(As per the case standard,the procedure is to

notify the new  case to on call CD.)But he said:" Why you called

me??" Haning... I am a freshman,how should I can do now?

But why different person got different direction for the same

thing??? Who is correct answer ?

 Which way is perfect ?---"flexible" only this word can do it well at

here.

3rdly,sleepy!

4thly,As an office worker,no time to live free,meanwhile,we also lost

the most precious things to live----it named "TIME".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lugu Lake is no doubt a beautiful and tranquil lake especially when

there are not too many tourists around.

So much as I would like to take the travel bag and hv a look closely

soon..

It's too pity thing that I cancelled the travel plan in Yunnan last yr.

N that's my 1st time to hear ur are so beautiful,mysterious & tranquil.

 

 

I couldn't finish this log after being there,whether or no I will try my best

to enjoy it's mysterious n share at there! 

Uncomplete

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who can tell me where the father's love is?

 

 

 

The sky here is so blue~

 

This construction attracted my eyeball once I saw it at 1st sight ~~

If I can be here next yr?

 

To all who are visiting this page

The picture was taken by Laurance Ma after he travelled from Ling hill.

To be frank,it made me amazing once I saw the road was taken by                          

this style~~

Usually,we can see the road in everyday,everytime or erverywhere,

but we don't pay more attention to enjoy it.

Today,I find you are so beautiful,and I cant describe my feeling with                       

some words or sentences properly or maybe I can get different

feeling fm this pic.....?

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It can give me one hint once I am depressed, like sb said on your way to          

success,  you must keep your direction.

It