Sample of Using Song Lyrics in Teaching Gerund

"Mandy"                  

By Westlife

I remember all my life
Raining  down as cold as ice
Shadows of a man
A face through a window
Crying in the night
The night goes into

Morning, just another day
Happy people pass my way
Looking in their eyes
I see a memory
I never realized
How happy you made me oh Mandy

Well you came and you gave without taking
But I sent you away, oh Mandy
Well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you today, oh Mandy

I'm standing on the edge of time
I Walked away when love was mine
Caught up in a world of uphill climbing
The tears are on my mind
And nothing is rhyming, oh Mandy

Yesterday's a dream I face the morning
Crying on the breeze
The pain is calling, oh Mandy

You came and you gave without taking
But I sent you away, oh Mandy
Well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you

Oh Mandy won't you listen to what I've got to say
Oh Mandy don't you let me throw it all away
Oh Mandy won't you listen to what I've got to say
And I need you today, oh Mandy

This Love"    

By Maroon 5

I was so high I did not recognize
The fire burning in her eyes
The chaos that controlled my mind
Whispered goodbye and she got on a plane
Never to return again
But always in my heart

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice cause I won't say goodbye anymore

I tried my best to feed her appetite
Keep her coming every night
So hard to keep her satisfied
Kept playing love like it was just a game
Pretending to feel the same
Then turn around and leave again

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice cause I won't say goodbye anymore

I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on your hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice cause I won't say goodbye anymore

This love has taken its toll on me
She said Goodbye too many times before
And my heart is breaking in front of me
She said Goodbye too many times before

This love has taken its toll on me
She said Goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice cause I won't say goodbye anymore...

 

"Through With You"

By Maroon 5

Can you see me
Floating above your head
As you lay in bed
Thinking about everything
That you did not do
Cause saying I love you
Has nothing to do with meaning it

And I don't trust you
Cause every time you're here
Your intentions are unclear
I spend every hour  waiting for a phone call
That I know will never come
I used to think you were the one
Now I'm sick of thinking anything at all

You ain't ever coming back to me
That's not how things were supposed to be
You take my hand just to give it back
No other lover has ever done that

Do you remember
The way we used to melt
Do you remember how it felt
When I touched you
Oh cause I remember very well

And how long has it been
Since someone you let in
Has given what I gave to you

And at night when you sleep
Do you dream I would be there
Just for a minute or two do you?

You ain't ever coming back to me
That's not how things were supposed to be
You take my hand just to give it back
No other lover has ever done that

Heartache heartache I just have so much
A simple love with a complex touch
There is nothing you can say or do
I called to let you know I'm through with you

“NUMB”

                                    By Linkin Park

I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

Can't you see that you're smothering me,
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you.
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you.
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take.

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you.

And I know
I may end up failing too.
But I know
You were just like me with someone disappointed in you.

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware.
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you.

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there.
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there.
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)

"Blow Me (One Last Kiss)"

                                                By Pink

White knuckles and sweaty palms from hanging on too tight
Clenched shut jaw, I've got another headache again tonight
Eyes on fire, eyes on fire, and they burn from all the tears
I've been crying, I've been crying, I've been dying over you
Tie a knot in the rope, tryin' to hold, tryin' to hold,
But there's nothing to grasp so I let go

I think I've finally had enough, I think I maybe think too much
I think this might be it for us (blow me one last kiss)
You think I'm just too serious, I think you're full of shit
My head is spinning so (blow me one last kiss)

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (NO!)
Have you had a shit day? (NO!), we've had a shit day (NO!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.

I won't miss all of the fighting that we always did,
Take it in, I mean what I say when I say there is nothing left
No more sick whiskey dick, no more battles for me
You'll be calling a trick, 'cause you'll no longer sleep
I'll dress nice, I'll look good, I'll go dancing alone
I will laugh, I'll get drunk, I'll take somebody home

I think I've finally had enough, I think I maybe think too much
I think this might be it for us (blow me one last kiss)
You think I'm just too serious, I think you're full of shit
My head is spinning so (blow me one last kiss)

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (No!)
Have you had a shit day? (No!), we've had a shit day (No!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.

Na na na na - da da da da
Blow me one last kiss

Na na na na - da da da da
Blow me one last kiss

I will do what I please, anything that I want
I will breathe, I will breathe, I won't worry at all
You will pay for your sins, you'll be sorry my dear
All the lies, all the why's, will all be crystal clear
I think I've finally had enough, I think I maybe think too much
I think this might be it for us (blow me one last kiss)
You think I'm just too serious, I think you're full of shit
My head is spinning so (blow me one last kiss)

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (No!)
Have you had a shit day? (No!), we've had a shit day (No!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.

Na na na na - da da da da
Na na na na - da da da da
Na na na na - da da da da

Blow me one last kiss.

Na na na na - da da da da
Na na na na - da da da da
Na na na na - da da da da
Blow me one last kiss.

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (No!)
Have you had a shit day? (No!), we've had a shit day (No!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.

Goodbye Lyrics

By Miley Cyrus

I can honestly say you've been on my mind

Since I woke up today, up today

I look at your photograph all the time

These memories come back to life,  And I don't mind

I remember when we kissed

I still feel it on my lips

The time that you danced with me

 With no music playing

But I remember those simple things

I remember 'til I cry

But the one thing I wish I'd forget

The memory I wanna forget, Is goodbye              

I woke up this morning and played are song

And throwing my tears, I sang along

I picked up the phone and then put it down

'Cause I know I'm wasting my time

And I don't mind

I remember when we kissed

I still feel it on my lips

The time that you danced with me

With no music playing

But I remember the simple things

I remember 'til I cry

But the one thing I wish I'd forget

The memory I wanna forget

Suddenly my cell phone's blowing up

With your ringtone

I hesitate but answer it anyway

You sound so alone

And I'm surprised to hear you say

You remember when we kissed

You still feel it on your lips

The time that you danced with me

With no music playing

You remember the simple things

We talked 'til we cried

You said that your biggest regret

The one thing you wish I'd forget

Is saying goodbye, saying goodbye, Ooh, goodbye

Tips Menjaga Kesehatan Fisik dan Pikiran

 

Kesehatan Fisik

a.                  Singkirkan biskut dan coklat, dan ganti cemilan di kantor dengan kacang-kacangan atau buah-buahan. Konsumsi buah-buahan dua kali sehari dengan warna yang beragam, misal: think red, green, purple, and orange.

b.                  Pilih sumber protein yang terbaik, dan masukan ikan yang kaya akan omega 3 dalam menu diet Anda, seperti salmon atau tuna, dua kali seminggu. Sebisa mungkin hindari daging merah.

c.                   Jika tak ada waktu pergi ke gym, No problem. Luangkan 30 menit setiap hari untuk berolahraga ringan, seperti jalan santai, bersepeda, atau berenang.

d.                  Minum air putih 6-8 gelas sehari, ini sangat berguna bagi kesehatan. Juga kurangi asupan kopi dan soda, lalu ganti dengan teh atau jus buah.

e.                  Sleep well. Tidurlah setidaknya 8 jam sehari. Selain mengistirahatkan organ tubuh, tidur yang cukup juga dapat membantu diet Anda.

 

Kesehatan Pikiran

f.                    Tarik nafas melalui hidung dalam-dalam,tahan selama tiga detik, dan perlahan hembuskan lewat mulut. Lakukan delapan kali. Anda akan merasakan efeknya yang sangat menenangkan. Ini merupakan teknik relaksasi yang sangat ampuh dan bisa dipraktikan kapan saja, di mana saja.

g.                  Beri waktu me-time selama 30 menit setiap hari. Matikan telpon lalu dengarkan musik, membaca, meditasi, berdoa ataupun bisa Anda lakukan untuk me-recharge jiwa.

h.                  Tak ada salahnya untukmemikirkan atau mencatat tiga hal yang Anda syukuri setiap harinya. Jadikan sebagai simlpe things matter.

i.                    Redakan stress dengan lebih sering tersenyum dan tertawa. Kalau perlu, sing a happy song setiap pagi sebelum berangkat kerja.

j.                    Finally, jaga hubungan baik dengan orang lain, pasangan, keluarga, sahabat dan juga rekan kerja.

Having FUN in your Job

 

Jika Anda menemukan passion dan tujuan hidup, bekerja tidak akan pernah membosankan.

Apa yang ada di benak Anda saat mendengar kalimat “Having fun in your job?”. Mungkin Anda akan membayangkan pekerjaan yang tidak pernah membosankan dan membawa Anda pada kegembiraan setiap harinya. Rene Suhardono, seorang career coach, akan membawa Anda pada pengertian bahwa “karir” tidak sama dengan “pekerjaan” itu sendiri. Di dalamnya melibatkan passion, tujuan hidup, values, ketercapaian dan kebahagiaan.

Berikut ada langkah-langkah yang bisa membantu Anda mencapai zona “Having fun in your job?”….!!!

1.                 Kenali Diri Sendiri

Sebenarnya banyak yang tidak kita ketahui dalam diri kita. Semua orang pada awalnya tidak tahu apa yang harus dilakukan dalam hidup. Tidak tahu pekerjaan apa yang paling cocok buat kita. Namun, kita mesti sadar bahwa setiap orang itu berbeda. Kuncinya, semakin kita jujur pada diri sendiri, semakin terbuka jalan yang kita cari. Beranilah mencoba, maka kesempatan akan terbuka luas.

2.                 Punya Passion

Kerja keras memang berujung pada kesuksesan. Namun, kunci untuk bahagia dan pencapaian adalah passion and purpose. Passion bukan sesuatu yang menjadi keahlian Anda, namun hal-hal yang Anda cintai. Sedangkan purpose adalah mengapa Anda melakukan hal tersebut. Semakin tegas tujuan hidup, semakin jelas realisasi tujuan tersebut.

3.                 Pahami Esensi Diri

Berlatilah merasakan diri sendiri. Banyak orang tidak tahu, belajar merasakan sama pentingnya dengan belajar bertindak. Setiap rasa yang tercipta ketika melakukan sesuatu adalah kunci dari memahami esensi diri. Misal, tanyakan pada diri Anda, Apakah anda senang dengan pekerjaan ini? Apakah Anda bisa berinteraksi dengan mudah? Perhatikan diri Anda dengan Detail.

4.                 Tidak Hanya Bekerja

Your job is just a tool. Your career is yours. Intinya, bukan hanya bekerja namun juga berkarya, berkreasi, dan berkontribusi. Karir berbicara lebih dalam daripada sekedar pekerjaan.

5.                 Ciptakan Definisi Sukses

Setiap orang pasti mempunyai definisi sukses sendiri. Jangan hidup di angan-angan sukses yang diciptakan orang lain.

6.                 Motivasi

Pernahkan Anda berfikir mengapa menonton film kesayangan Anda lebih mudah daripada mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah? It’s all about motivation, and motivation is about getting started.

7.                 Berfikir Sederhana

Percaya atau tidak kita menghabiskan waktu dan tenaga untuk berfikir. Kita perlu memikirkan bagaimana beratnya membersihkan rumah. Setiap tindakan dan perubahan perlu motivasi, namun lebih penting dari itu adalah simplikasi berfikir dan tindakan nyata.

8.                 Lebih Spesifik

Pahami hal-hal dan saat-saat Anda rentan terhadap gangguan. Motivasi juga ditunjukan secara spesifik untuk tindakan tertentu. Ciptakan motivasi yang detail seperti, “Saya hendak menabung 10 % dari pendapatan”. Buang jauh-jauh motivasi yang terlalu umum seperti, “Saya ingin sukses”.

9.                 Hal Lain

Ketika Anda sedang meniti karier, mungkin jabatan, uang, dan segala bentuk fasilitas ada di benak Anda. Namun, ketika Anda sudah menjalani karier tersebut selama lebih dari 15 tahun, hal tersebut akan berubah. Pertanyaan yang lebih dalam akan timbul di benak Anda seperti visi diri sendiri yang sama dengan visi perusahaan atau soal integritas diri.

10.            Goodluck!!!

Ketika poin satu sampai delapan sudah bisa diikuti, berarti Anda sudah bisa menemukan panggilan hidup dan berarti hidup Anda sudah bertujuan

Tips Menghadapi Rekan Kerja yang Sok Tahu

Rekan kerja yang sok tahu sepertinya sulit dihindari dari dunia kerja.Hmmm... tapi jangan sampai kinerja kita terganggu akibat orang-orang sepeti ini. Ada beberapa tips untuk menyikapi rekan kerja yang sok tahu. 

ABAIKAN

Tipikal orang seperti ini memang kadang hanya ingin mencari perhatian. Dengan mendiamkan dan tidak memberi respon terhadap segala hal yang dia bicarakan, seharusnya bisa memberikan sinyal bahwa dia cukup annoying.

SINDIR

Jika mendiamkan tidak membuat dia mengerti bahwa orang di sekitarnya merasa terganggu, coba sindir kecil. Tapi kalau Anda hendak melakukan "teknik" ini, usahakan jangan sampai emosi sehingga justru menjatuhkan Anda.

KATAKAN

Apabila dua hal di atas tak juga membuatnya mengerti, coba katakan langsung padangya. Ajak kolega bicara baik-baik dan sampaikan sebagai kritik membangun bagi dirinya.