As I've told you in the last post, I was chosen by my friends to pose for them last week. I obliged, aside from the fact that I am privileged to do so, for I know they're group of young but promising photographers/artists. We also had this opportunity to give Kat a picnic before she leaves Manila. We'll surely miss her but we're happy for her big step into film making. May God bless her more!
Here are some of unprocessed photos:
Pictures by Pot and MUA was Kat also a photographer herself. I only have unprocessed pictures from Pot, so these pictures are "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" copy. I am still waiting for copies from Ryan and Kat. Since, Kat will be leaving Manila to study in IAFT located at Mactan, Cebu, I'll just have to wait for more days I guess.
When I saw these pictures taken by Pot, I suddenly realized that I am still enjoying summer!!^_^, Anyway, summer was not felt in the past weeks, seemed like a rainy season already but then again it was just due to 'unpridictable' climate.
You've read it right. Tomorrow I will be a "model" for a photo shoot inside UP Diliman together with my Multiply photo enthusiast friends pot, direk and kat. It was kat's idea before she goes to Cebu to continue her post-grad studies. I guess there will be more people coming model and photog alike.
Sunday around lunchtime, I went to my close family friend's house. It was their village's fiesta. Fiesta is as good as feast, right??? So there!, we the guests were so full! The food were superb! Thanks ate mavic and kuya roland!^_^...'till next time..hehe..^_^
Nice, house too! One of my favorite house, it's as if I entered a lifestyle magazine...hahaha!^_^
After the gathering, I, together with my friends and fellow KKK members and fellow UPians too watch a much-awaited flick Angels&Demons. It was a great movie I must say. A breathtaking twists and turns despite the fact that I own a book. I think most of the viewers also read the book but during the film people were quiet, it's either they were looking for flaws or they were amazed on how the film went.
To watch a movie lifted from a book/novel is really a hit and miss condition. It's either you'll love it or will hate it. For my own opinion, I liked it and I enjoyed the movie. Most of what had been in the book were there at the movie.
What really caught my attention was the cinematography and the graphical aspect of the film. How the anti-matter was captured inside the capsule. A wow!:)
Definitely, a two thumbs UP!Best movie by far this year aside from Slumdog Millionaire and The Curious case of Benjamin Button...^_^, Worth my money, yey!:)
Yey! It's Friday, my lucky day. hehehe! I am happy that I had a new friend faye also a fellow blogger. I am an avid reader of her blogs and it was good to hear that we almost had the same interests and hobby. Hoping to have good business with you faye!!...salamat!:)
So far as I am concerned, I am very weary of how the politics here are going. Still hope won't die on me. I still believe that this heightened campaigning for the upcoming 2010 election will pave a way for a new beginning.
Fellow Filipino Citizens especially the Youth I call on you!, don't lose your hopes, together we can make a change, together we can make a difference.
Last May 11, 2009 I was blessed to get a free ticket to watch 365 Days to Change…Todo Na ‘To Concert at Music Museum. A concert organized by Artists’ Revolution, a group of Pinoy artists that are politically aware and have the vision to rebuild or regain Philippine society’s dignity that has deteriorated through time.
It is a concert for CHANGE, a common call nowadays here in the Philippines. But don’t mistake it as a support for any call of government officials. Who are closely connected with the incumbent administration calling for Charter Change famously known as Cha-Cha. Cha-cha is not an answer for them artists, so as for me.
Change as a person, a change from within that will lead to the betterment of our dear country and fellow citizens. We always seek change, a better change, but have we looked into ourselves? How do we act and think vis-à-vis our society? This was the main question that those artists wants to ask us, not only us who were present during the concert but for the whole of Philippine Society.
Are we really looking for change? And as we seek change, do we have the proper attitude? Are we ready? I hope so. And to be able to attain improvement, we have to be active in any form that we know. From small way of connecting, talking and sharing our thoughts with some people to joining groups that support this change that we seek. We can make a change also just by being simply aware about the issues concerning our society. Be vigilant about any misdeeds by politicians who overuse their power, which is unfortunate for us.
We were bombarded with calls regarding the upcoming Philippine National Election and different initiatives were done but with almost same purpose; to attain a clean and honest election, something that we can perceive as a legitimate election. Many groups are calling on people, especially calling the youth to wisely choose appropriate people that have to be voted into office. Groups that are having same major worry too; that the current Arroyo administration may push some actions to extend their clout. So explains these early campaigns for 2010 election.
As a political science student, we had been exposed to matter of politics, politicking and socio-economic issues affected by politics per se. Furthermore, having studied 1987 Philippine Constitution, Charter Change is not an answer. I will not claim that I thoroughly know 1987 Philippine Constitution but our Bicameral-Presidential Constitution need not necessarily be changed into Unicameral-Parliamentary. We need a correct change, a change with how this whole political system works. No matter how you change and amend the constitution or form of government, if the people were so much rooted with the improper way of thinking towards how Philippines must be governed and how the system should work, it will just be the same.
I heard about this website http://goodbyegloria.com and I must say, the call is just so apt. I am one of those who were afraid with her extension in office. I am young, yes, but this will not be a reason for me not to be politically aware. I am also sick of how this society is governed, but still I know there is hope. There is still room for change. As a youth who is legally of the right age to register and vote, I will definitely practice my right of suffrage. To know more about the registration visit: http://www.comelec.gov.ph/contreg/2010%20elections/procedures.html or this http://www.comelec.gov.ph/
We seek change? Then better pick the right decision on whom to vote as the next President.
Last April 22 I went to Baguio to attend my college graduation. My family were already there when I arrived!!...Aren't they excited??..hehe!
Baguio is still a cool place!!^_^...
Here are some of the pics.
Graduation was a happy event or must I say hilarious!...hehehehe...I can still remember the acts that my fellow graduates did that day...how they mulled such acts on our graduation. But I must admit that I really had a fun time there!...I miss school!
Anyway, my kuripot side got me again, so I opted not to go to a salon just to get my hair and make-up done. I heard it was worth 700!..whew!!...a lot of money just for an hour or two event???...nah!,,,won't even bother to flex paying for it...huh?!...so I just did my make-up...hehehehe!...^_^
I must say may THANK YOU again to the Lord. As always He guided me all the way to where I am now.
Those who reads my blog already know that I am just new in my work, barely 23days had passed since my first day. BUT! privileged to go on leave from Wednesday-Friday for me to attend my much-awaited almost long-overdue college graduation. I think it would be a double celebration because I am also about to finish my programming crash course on Saturday. Plan to go home late night on Friday so that I could attend my classes. The instructor said it is okay if I can't attend the last day and just pass the requirements. But as a student I am really not used to missing class, unless it is really needed and can't do anything to attend the class.
Thankful and I am loving the new line of work that I'm in as well as the people that I am working with. Just like in my past work relationship I again felt the feeling of belonging. Belonging in a workplace that I felt like an extended home. Working in a team that's like family.
Make every hour/day be a 'count the blessings time'...:)
"The most important thing for us is that there are many people out there who are looking for respect, for love, for compassion and for understanding. It doesn't take much for us to extend and to give that respect, to give and extend that compassion. And if we can find it in our own heart to be able to do that. I believe, it will be a different world."-Fr. Manuel Ginete, C.M.
These were somehow the same words that I tend to live by. I was happy that a very close friend Nadja had posted the video of her Tito and cared to transcribe the message(made my blogging easier huh??!, Thanks friend!). I am happy that I felt supported. That there are still so many people that thinks this way. I am eternally happy about this.
I always say to my friends that Love needs respect. We need to open our eyes to every creature. We have to be compassionate and not think of ourselves only. We live in a world that is very much interconnected. One way or another our single act will affect oneself.
We have to be vigilant or else we can heighten any adversities. In search for truth, we tend to dig upon every facet of the situation or person. Sometimes, we come along with information that are worthy but may not give you positive thoughts.
I myself admit that in the past days, have been "bad". Maybe those who are at my surrounding area have not noticed that but I did and I felt sorry about it. Some people just kept on feeding me bad thoughts. That eventually attracted some other more. There were times that I can't control it, it is like a virus that gave my system unrest. Happy that I still have time to reflect, family and friends that lead me back and a GOD that never fails to show me good things. With that I AM THANKFUL!
I do share my life's happenings on a positive side(as how I view it)...but is hidden/embedded in a very conceited tone(as viewed maybe by others). This is where respect comes in.
To be respectful is not only to bow when you are going to pass by some people. It is more than that, respect is also not about being apathetic. Respect is knowing when to be involved. When to say things and how to say it. Respect is knowing how a person's personality had something to do with his/her acts and way of speech. If you know the person very well, you will not misunderstood him/her.
Trying to put yourself into that person's circumstances may help you understand. Believe me, you'll be compassionate, and can respect him/her decisions or way of life.
The phrase: "Mind your own Business" or "Minding my own business" shouldn't be done in an apathetic manner. Because that would be close to living your life in a lonely road. There is a time to meddle. There is a time to show you care, there is a right time to extend our hands and thoughts.
I was close to be that, an apathetic creature. Not good, not a good thing to do. I suddenly realized that it was not the path destined for me. I should refrain being like that. That despite the busy environment that I am in and having to juggle time for all the tasks that I have, I must still have time to talk with people. To analyze things and situation engaging my family and friends. To be someone who can listen and give advice if needed.
A person that can be of help to other people. A person that can live by her name CHARITY. A person who seeks change, improvement, betterment of oneself. A person who can see more than meets the eye. A person that can be a catalyst and a servant of GOD.
I AM BACK PEOPLE!!!...bear with me...wahahahahahahaha!!...;)
This is one of my favorite songs...(duh?!chat as if you don't have very long list of favorites!!hahahaha!)...Well, anyway, I just want to share you this video I came to see on the net.
A rendition by a fellow Filipino Jal Joshua Lebumfacil in Australia's Got Talent of "You'll Never Walk Alone"
I love the song, I really am moved by its message ever since and the rendition of Jal Joshua made me teary-eyed.
Jal Joshua will be among the finalists and the Finals would be on April 15th and 22nd. He's awesome!...at the age of 12, he's got talent and future in the industry that is!^_^
*This is my post-Easter Sunday blog. For the past days, I've been enjoying my laid-back life. Went to vacation with some friends and,,,okay!...worked even in holidays,..hehehe!...Been groggy because of antihistamine that I have been taking to ease my allergies. Up until now, I can't tell where I got my allergies. Went to a physician and I had been prescribed of a new antihistamine brand and was advised to undergo a hypo-allergenic diet.
Regarding this photo I posted. I took it while at one of resorts located in Nasugbu, Batangas. I passed by a set of footprints and suddenly remembered a poem entitled Footprints/Footprints in the sand as well as the story behind it. It is a poem that gives hope to oneself, that despite the things that may come, there is a God who will carry us through!
Here is the Poem:
FOOTPRINTS
One night I had a dream-- I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. "I don't understand why in times when I needed you most, you should leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. "When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
