The Great Work

(November 11, 2008: Kaspil 1 Fieldtrip Around Manila)

This is an original copy of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, according to our Kaspil 1 professor. It is currently displayed and preserved at a museum in Fort Santiago in Intramuros. I have always loved this novel more than El Filibusterismo. I hope all Filipinos would learn to appreciate and be proud of it. :)

P.S. I suggest you read Soledad Lacson-Locsin's version. Trust me. Sana na-discover ko siya noong high school pa ako. But it's too lateee. :p

Just Like the Old Times

Does anyone of you know where we can buy a polaroid camera? My bestfriend and I went to Mall of Asia last Wednesday after class and we visited a camera store. She asked the guy there if they are still selling polaroid cameras and unfortunately, it's already "phased-out". She badly wants to have one since she's planning to have a "one photo a day" album. Oh well, I hope she will have her own polaroid camera before the year ends. :)

P.S. If you know any store that sells polaroid cameras, please feel free to post on my tag board on the right side (the blue one). Let's make my bestfriend the happiest girl in the whole wide world. :p Thank you very much! :)

Our Song, Still Plays On

(Urbandub at the Animo Fair: February 19, 2010)

Would you believe me if I tell you that I own an Urbandub CD? Yes, I do. When I was in my junior year in high school, I bought Embrace for myself because of their songs First of Summer and Endless, a Silent Whisper. Last week, at the Animo Fair, I sang along when Gabby, Lalai and the rest of the band played First of Summer. It was nice seeing them again, after five years. By the way, I just realized that I’m much taller than Gabby (the vocalist) and Lalai (the bassist). :)

Paparazzi

(Imago at the Animo Fair: February 19, 2010 DLSU)

Maybe I was destined to be trapped in the backstage area. It was a good spot, really. I was just walking around, taking pictures and I ended up there. I was lucky enough because the organizers didn’t mind me at all. Perhaps, they already had an idea that it’s my last culminating night in school as a student so it was okay (in a way) to invade their territory.

On the flipside, I missed the company of my friends who were having the time of their lives, either buying food at the bazaar or riding the ferriswheel. Yes, I lived in my own world. :))

I Feel Good

(Capuchin Retreat Center in Lipa, Batangas: February 6, 2010)

I'm thankful because I was given this wonderful opportunity to attend a retreat before I graduate from college. I was able to reflect on a lot of things and learn from my experiences. I really enjoyed my last retreat as a student. I never expected that I would have a great time. And thank you Block 2 and LS (and even the students from other colleges who enrolled in our class) for making it truly memorable. :)

Are You Ready for the Future?

I found the latest and updated version of Did You Know? And all I can say is, shift really happens. The world has changed in a lot of ways. :)

Did You Know?

Here are some interesting and quite surprising facts that most of us do not know (or aren't aware that they're actually happening). And I think, this video is totally worth watching. Enjoy! :)

Torpe

Okay, I'll just nod my head because I can relate. :)) As much as I want to do something to let you know that I care, I end up doing nothing. Hanggang tingin at "hi" na lang siguro ako. ;)

Sunset and Twilight

One Sunday afternoon, I went outside the house and then saw this wonderful view (the sky, the silhouette of the trees and the buildings). Good thing, I brought my camera with me. It’s not really a good shot, and I think I need to be enrolled in a real photography class to learn more about focus, aperture and other photography-related terms. But I hope you like it. :)

Not Just Ordinary Toys

My brother's incomplete collection of Ben 10 action figures. I'm wondering why a lot of kids these days love Ben 10. My brother is totally addicted to it. Whenever we go to a toy store, he will always buy at least one of these. And each costs more than three hundred bucks. Haay. :p

Chapter 1: The New Beginning

2009 had been a tough year for all of us. Unexpected circumstances occured and we were not prepared for them. However, they made us stronger, wiser and better individuals. Whatever we had experienced enabled us to learn how to become caring, loving, grateful and unselfish to others. And despite everything, always remember that there's still much to be thankful for.

May this year, 2010, be more prosperous, meaningful, memorable, and even better. Let us fill it with more love, hope, happiness, peace, dreams and magic. Cheers to an amazing and awesome 2010!

Happy New Year and thank you for being a part of my 2009. :)

Star-studded

United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop): A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009 According to Billboard

To the person who made this one (I'm not sure if he's DJ Earworm), I'm giving you five thumbs up because I feel that two aren't enough. You deserve a recognition for this one amazing masterpiece. What a way to end the year 2009! :)

P.S. Listen carefully because you might hear something meaningful. Trust me. ;)

Because I'm Spending All My Time Thinking About You

This is Gabe Bondoc's cover of Colbie Caillat's Fallin' for You. I have to agree with the people who commented on his page. His cover is great! And he made the song even better. He makes me happy. HAHA.

I hope he is a Filipino though. :)

Humblebees

I had a blast with my highschool friends a while ago (just got home). We celebrated our batch's Christmas party and Mikee's homecoming at Ayeen's house. Unfortunately, some were not able to come because they're still in their hometowns/provinces.

I've learned something new from this mini-reunion: Wala pala nagbago. Magulo pa rin kami. HAHA. Kidding aside, for the past three years, I realized that college has totally changed us in a lot of ways. I'm glad to know that we have become more determined and passionate towards our chosen careers. That we are giving our best shot in everything we do because we want to be successful in the future.

I'm very happy to see you guys again. Until next time, fellow Humblebees. That in all things, God may be glorified. :)

P.S. Karmin can cook an extremely delicious sisig. It's definitely a must-try. :)

Picture Almost Perfect

The highlight of our Christmas celebration at home: Auntie Sari playing hide and seek with Tyler. :)

Everybody has his or her own version of this photo. We just can't miss this moment. It's really worth remembering. I'm looking forward for another photo like this on New Year's day. :)

It Isn't All About Fairytales and Happy Endings

Sometimes, it's not easy to be loyal. Three years of keeping my fingers crossed, hoping, waiting, praying and believing. When is this going to be real? Or is this the perfect time for me to stop being loyal? *sigh* I guess there's no more you and I.

By the way, this is a cap. Just in case you're wondering.

So long, good night. :)

A Taste of Vanilla Twilight

"I'll sit on the front porch all night

Waist-deep in thought because when I think of you

I don't feel so alone."

- Vanilla Twilight by Owl City

I've been listening to Owl City since yesterday and I realized that... I like the band. The songs, which the band plays, will bring sunshine to anyone's gloomy day when he or she listens to them. Feel good music. Fireflies, West Coast Friendship, The Technicolor Phase, Designer Skyline and of course Vanilla Twilight are nice selections (they belong to different albums, by the way).

Hope you had a great Christmas! :)

Greetings!

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy this special day with your family and loved ones. God bless all of you. And oh, Happy Birthday Jesus! :)

A New Adventure Begins

Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Mr. Potato Head and the rest are back! I don't know when they're going to show Toy Story 3 here in the Philippines. Hopefully by next year too. This one seems interesting now that Andy's all grown up. Hmm, I wonder what's going to happen. :)

Good bye Captain Jack Sparrow, Hello Mr. Mad Hatter

I'm looking forward to watching this movie on March 2010. Good thing, defense and thesis are over at that time. Great! And this may serve as a good reminder for me to save up my allowance. HAHA. :)