WANTED: TSINELAS

I will miss you and...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:19:28 -0400

the way you hug my shoes.

the way you make lambing…

And every thing about you.

I will surely miss you.

Summer

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:22:31 -0500

It’s summer once again in the Philippines. As expected, there will be tons of people, foreigners and local in the most famous beach place here in the Phil, and that is Boracay. Well, if one cannot afford the busy, over populated shores of Bora, there is still Puerto Galera in Mindoro and Coron in Palawan. But if you just want to hit the waves and bath under the sun, there is the wild, extreme, wake boarding in Camarines Sur and go wild (again!) white water rafting in Cagayan de Oro.

But for some that still want the cool breeze even at summer they can travel up to Baguio or to Tagaytay.

Aside from the bikinis, babababoom bodies and the ocean, I like summer by showing the beauty of its dry, crispy roasted flora and fauna.

Remembering People Power Revolution

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:28:00 -0500

It was 26 years ago when another event marks our history book. I was 6 or 7 or so that time when I heard helicopters roar over our house. My parents would remind us never to go outside for the military helicopters might shoot us. I heard over the radio that the Pilipino people must pray, pray from freedom, which I don’t understand at that time. I didn’t even thought that it could be the end of the world. All I remember that I was very passive and unaffected and very excited to see so many helicopters that looked like giant flies.

As history books engraves and recounts the flow of events, then I slowly understand what happened then. Philippines made another history in the world, after the World War II, this is the most celebrated or should I say I was there to witnessed or heard it all.

We had our first People Power. After Sen. Ninoy Aquino (the father of our current president) was shot dead in the tarmac, people gathered on the streets through the campaign of some political leaders that were against President Marcos (the long reigning president at that time), to oust him from his dictatorial leadership. Marcos in return retaliated, ordering all of its armed men to faced the civilian disobedience that was happening during that time. But instead of shooting the civilians and instead of civilians fighting the armed forces. There were silent protests, and as a matter of fact, every civilian was praying. There was bombing but it was an isolated case. Rosaries was in the hands of every individuals, and if a civilian is not praying they are handing roses to the military. And they are marching in the long street of EDSA. True, it is very brave and very dramatic. As far as I know there is no such dramatic revolution such as the People Power Revolution.

After few days, President Marcos decided to came down from his position as president. Malacanang was abandoned by their family. Civilian troops conquered it, destorying every piece of the remains of Marcos’ wealth and stature.

Then another breed of president took over via a snap election. The first female president of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Cory Aquino (the mother of the reigning president). The turn of events was so dramatic and so suspense as if every one was hanging on a thin thread.

But everyone celebrated as a new president was proclaimed. Yellow confetti decorated the 30 plus kilometers of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (also known as EDSA). I mentioned yellow, because yellow was the favorite color of the late Sen. Ninoy Aquino and its been viral since.

And as I remember that momentous event, I am dedicating my yellow flowers to the brave men and women of EDSA. And to freedom that we are having now.

Humdrum

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:28:32 -0500

Its been awhile since I wrote an entry in my blog. After then, I am experiencing a writers block. I know I am not this. I used to write and write long.

But now, I kept looking at my fingernails. Looking at no particular thing. Then I looked outside, the view from my office table is not welcoming. The noon sun is scorching hot. You could feel the summer waves.

Then I looked at my monitor, looking for something new, exciting that could at least awaken my nerves. But nothing attracts my eyes. I am hearing my colleagues talking in the pantry. The same old life story. Mistakes, family relations, side comments and suggestions. Jokes doesn’t amuse me. They couldn’t even draw a grin in my face.

Gosh!

What’s wrong with me. Its such a weird feeling.

What a day!

Sharing a summer day in Sentosa.

Try again (and again) next time

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:30:49 -0500

I’d been applying for other work/job with other companies. I’d been with my current company for 11 years now and still my career moves on a lateral manner. And it seems that that career ladder is toooooo far away to reach.

So for this year, I decided to try to apply for a new job in a new organization… I decided to apply to Resorts World Manila.

I went to an interview, it was so unexpected and the interviewer was so good. I wish I could do the same. But due to nervousness or something in my answer just blew all my job plans away…

And so I received a letter today telling me…

Oh well, better luck next time.

Still, thanks for accommodating me and being so nice, for making me feel that I’m rich even in a small span of time. For trying your sumptuous breakfast at Mercado, where I spent my week’s allowance. For having a sneak peak of the Bourne shooting, letting me know the stop overs of NAIA Shuttle: the economical ride home.

Hop Hop Hop and Away!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:33:15 -0500

Resorts World Manila

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:45:28 -0500

It is my second time to drop by at Resorts World Manila. And I still mesmerize the place.

No picture Please! even in front of the Casino.

You can still sense the Dragon.

For the very Lucky Year of the Dragon

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:47:21 -0500

Saw this wonderful predictions and future guides in one of the local malls here in the Philippines (clue: its a chinese - owned mall, hehehehe).

Find your year na lang.

Beautiful Migrants

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:21:24 -0500

I was off to attend a Job Fair last week with my camera, when I got a glimpse of those feathery flocks that decorated the swamps of Kawit, Cavite. Wait a minute! There’s a lot of time to stop and click the shutter.

The Dilemma of an Old Fashioned Second hand Geeko

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:59:58 -0500

Last last year I bought myself a new phone. It is not actually a new phone but a second hand phone. Its an HTC 8525 with QWERTY keypad, 2MP camera, video, WIFI, micro SD slot and other basic features of a mobile phone. I bought it for 4k from a colleague, I could say that it was my best buy because there are some battery problems, actually the battery was already replaced by owner, and it was a class A battery, an imitation of the original. The good thing is, the phone is still working despite of the accidental falls and everyday charging.

Last year, I bought myself a second hand netbook. It was bought in Japan by another colleague. I only changed its built in WinXP to English and have a pirated (ooooopps) MS Office installed (sorry Bill, but the original was too costly that I couldn’t afford).

This year, I am planning to buy a super brand new phone, my preferred was the Samsung Galaxy Y. Actually I didn’t have enough budget to buy now. I still need to raised the money (awwwws as if its too expensive, but with my current financial status, well, its a little expensive and way to much of my expenditures). The thing is, most of my colleagues advised my to buy it, since according to them, Mobile phone is now a Necessity. But I realized what else can I do with the Galaxy Y phone? Install apps. Then?

The second hand phone that I bought 2 years ago was still working and the only problem is the battery. And I only used this phone to text friends and family. But the frequency of usage is not that much. Actually, there are days that my phone is idle, stand by mode and there were days that I don’t actually load or consume my load. My mother told me that since that the battery is the only problem then buy a new battery. And another thing, I can no longer use its WIFI but I deactivated my FB account.

I am really having second thoughts of buying a new phone.

Oh well, good thing that the moon doesn’t have second thought of showing its full-ness this year. Glad to see the moon again.

Macro-ing Sunday

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:17:00 -0500

There is so much to blog about; like the current issue/feature of Sunday Inquirer Magazine which is about our beloved bishop, Bishop Luis Antonio ‘Chito’ Tagle, entitled Filipino Most Likely to be a Pope; Philippines’ new slogan, More Fun in the Philippines; the upcoming Feast of the Black Nazarene, which houses 2 million devotees of different ages and from different provinces and cities and Vice Ganda’s Gandang Gabi Vices’ live episode with guests Kris Aquino and Dingdong Dantes, which was a hot trending during the show.

But I prefer to blog my personal side. I was thinking of capturing my pink toe nails, but I wasn’t pleased of the results. So I decided to try the macro converter lens that I have.

Just a little personal history. I bought my converter lens last November. It was my birthday/Christmas gift to myself. I bought it from Extreme Deals, super extreme deals talaga sa kanila because their prices are so cheap, compared with the ones in Quiapo and in Mall. The converter lens costs only P1,800.00. So cheap! I cannot tell that it is a best buy but at least its functional and supports my need naman.

Anyway, if you want more extreme deals you can visit their website www.extremedeals.multiply.com.

Oh! Before I forgot here are my shots pala.

There’s so many accessories to buy in Extreme Deals. Their accommodations is good so as their delivery. Very Prompt talaga.

Jogging Time!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:52:25 -0500

Jogging Time!

The Shoe and the Dog

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:07:36 -0500

I was about to take a sleep and have nothing to blog about. Although, I was thinking if I am going to blog about my recent success of completing a 5k jog (ah, eh, jog and walk, pala, hehehe) and the attempt to decrease my weight from the previously 164 lbs to 160 lbs.

But something caught my eye and my heart. Seeing my only dog hugging my shoe while he is about to sleep. Awwwww sweet.

He loves my shoe. Or rather he loves the smell of my feet. Nyahahahaha!

The Weight

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:29:00 -0500

I checked the scales this morning and I am not surprise to see my weight.

Uh oh! Time to dash to the gym, grab an ab rocket or dumb bells.

shoo!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:50:00 -0500

We call him Batik, one of the four cats that we have.

First Choosy Choose Day of 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:04:51 -0500

My worn out slash old slash super dirty rubber shoes already calls for replacement but with issues on money and budgeting, I am setting aside my desire to buy a new one. So instead of whining over my money constraints, I just took a shot of my shabby shoes, for memoirs sake.

This rubber shoes accompanied me for my jogging adventures. My first official 5k run was made possible with these two foot friendly soles. And my afternoon jogs were also done and finished with these.

But my jogs are not complete without my ear gear, my sound trips, it makes me pumping more and strive more. In short, it motivates me to do that extra mile while my muscles aches and air slowly thins. Pag may music, go lang ng go. AJA to the fullest. So now, I decided to change my jogging playlists. New Year eh, so new playlist.

Well, not so new at all, since this is mostly composed of last year’s hit and others were just simply my favorite. This is listed in random order:

Rolling into the Deep - Adele

Breathless - The Corrs

Hey Daydreamer - Some Daydream

Firework - Katy Perry

Disneyland - Tanya Markova

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Let’s Groove Tonight - Earth Wind and Fire

In the End - Linkin PArk

Hey Soul Sister - Train

Rock Baby Rock - VST & Co.

Without You - David Guetta

I think that is enough songs for a 5k run for now coz, I might be changing my playlist sooner because new song might hit the airwaves once again.

I’ll be having my first practice run this 2012 on Thursday, and as the idiom expresses, Please don’t rain on my parade.

0102 of 2012: See you next December

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:20:33 -0500

We are now in a process of tidying up our home to prepare it for the ordinary days. So I bid temporary farewell to those Christmas Decor that had been with us for so many years.

The festive season is almost over and tomorrow is our scheduled return to work. Oh no! Its time to think of the upcoming Summer Outing and other company activities.

With the 8 to 5 schedule, how can I compress all my daily tasks… As the company president advised us, we should increase our productivity by 20% and overtime is strongly discourage.

What more can I saw, So help me God.

Ciao Ciao!!!

HAPPY 2012 EVERYONE!

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:33:13 -0500

Whoa! Its another year! Another beginning. Whatever God provides us for this year I am sure it will be full of graces and bountiful blessing.

As for me, I would like to start this year with my new project: to have a 365 days of photo. Yah, I know it will be a lot of hard work and of course concentration on composition, lighting, effects, subject and moments to capture. Who knows, I will be able to finish it.

To start of, I am sharing the first morning of 2012. The best view I have from my room (oh well, the room which I self proclaimed inherited it from my granny who passed away recently), a beautiful sunrise that so-filled with hope and nostalgia. And since, 2012 is the year of the Water Dragon, I am also showing my newly owned and will be my companion for this year, Ursula, my golden dragon.

Morning has broken

Ursula the Dragon

Just as the old saying goes, Start the Year Right! and start it with a smile. Happy New Year Everyone!

My Dream House

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:18:30 -0500

I attended a wedding of a very close friend last weekend. Ay mali pala, I was a bridesmaid to a wedding of very close friend last weekend. (I don’t know if it is because of my looks kaya ngayon lang ako nakapag abay, my first time, my eureka moment). Anyway, the wedding held at Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas. Yup, it is the same place where Oyo Boy Sotto wed Kristine Hermosa. It is suppose to be a beach wedding, but because of the countless blessings from the skies, it was moved to one of the function rooms in Balai.

For me, Balai is beautiful, you can gaze the Taal Volcano anytime you want. It gives you the serenity and relaxation you want, after a long week of work.

But aside for the wedding, what I like most in Balai are the houses in their villa. I don’t know how many square meters does each house acquire but one thing is for sure, it is so spacious, so modern, so Mexican, so relaxing. My God! I want to live here. As in! If only I have a million bucks I would buy one of the houses and make them mine! Bwahahahaha! (pangit ng evil laugh) Para pag stress stress sa work, puwede kang pumunta dito at magbreathe in, breathe out lang.

If God would make me write, I like this house, hay naku, I will write it until I could buy it na. And something in me changed, nang dahil lang sa bahay. Akalain mo iyon, I think it is time to get super serious na about my future. It’s time to save more, wag yung papiso piso or pa one hundred one hundred lang.

There is something to look forward to and that is my dream house.

My Dream House

the spacious kitchen

Don’t mind the model in the picture, she’s my officemate, the relaxing garden/patio.

This house have 3 bedrooms, 3 toilets. Ok na for a small family. Hay naku, I will never forget this house. In fact I used the shot in the most top as my wallpaper here in my laptop. Obsessed na ata talaga ako.

For those who want to see Balai Isabel, here’s their website: www.balaiisabel.com

Dear Santa

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:51:58 -0500

In one of the years of my childhood, I was surprised by Santa, he put a beautiful Mickey Mouse watch in my wrist on the the eve of Christmas Day. And when I woke up, there I say Mickey telling me its time to know Santa.

But I saw Santa in those elegant, snowy Christmas Cards that were sent to us from our relatives in the US. So Santa is so granny, old, with white beard, super rosy cheeks, big smile, a red robe and a black belt. Well, lets add the twelve reindeer with the sleigh.

Ok so much for the introduction about Santa. So whether Santa, exists or not. Here is something from me for him.

Dear Santa,

Eversince I held an SLR Camera, I could not help but imagine myself picturing the beautiful landscapes of the earth, the moments that we always wanted to remember, the time when we smile, pose and react in front of a new thing, place and event, and the people that we meet along the way.

And on that day, I decided to capture them all in a box type device.

Ok. Santa I am using all the adjectives and adverbs I know.

But I really want to justify why I want such. And to compress it in just one sentence, its to capture beauty everywhere.

I have my first DSLR 3 years ago, its been with me through good or bad shots. We even share triumphs whenever our shots got published in local newspaper or mag. And I am so happy with it. Actually, I partnered my cam with a long lens and wide angle convertable lens. And now, my DSLR is slowly taking its toll in being overused. I see rust near the shutter button. Dust in the lens.

But I will ask you is something of the impossible. No, I don’t a replace of camera. What I want…. uhhhhhmmm what I need is to make me a good photographer. To have my own art and interpretation of the things that I capture. I just want to capture beauty and may the people who see it, see beauty also.

No, I don’t want to enroll in any photography school, I just want to do my thing. And thats all.

Oh Santa, I hope you could help me.

Merry Christmas!

Thank you very much!