Saturday, October 12, 2013

173 - Heart



Here's another thing I have only tried out during Uni.
I mean, sure I see "puso" (Heart) when I was younger and in Tacloban City.

But I have only tried eating this packed rice concept during Uni.
I have to say that it was a novelty. My mother never let me try to eat rice via the wrapped sort, only ones cooked at home.

This is a very vivid reminder of a stage of my life that was more on exploration, discovery, friendship, strength, individuality and independence. A lot of lessons learned.

Now that I am working. I don't often have this. And I do prefer to cook rice at home than buying puso for dinner or lunch. Both for the fact that it's less costly as well as I like that I no longer burn water as Ian used to say. (Although I use a rice cooker)

(Yes Noks, I now know how to heat stuff HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA)




Friday, October 11, 2013

172 - Peach Mango Pie



Peach Mango Pie is addiction.
I try to stay away from it, by not going to Jollibee which I am happy to say seems to be working. But whenever I do visit I get these little addictions to go.

This is making me hungrier.




171 - Pink on Pink



I remember the first or original Tanduay Ice that was available.
A group of us actually went hunting for it during my birthday. 

From Ayala to IT Park, we ended up at Mango Avenue, to a bistro that's currently no longer there. I don't remember its name. but I remember going there during uni, where a friend played on the band performing. Those were fun times.

And now, the bistro has been replaced by a large commercial building and Tanduay Ice now comes in many colors...flavors. This isn't the latest one out there. I do believe there's a peach and black label but haven't tried those yet.

I still like it. The different flavors are interesting and for now I still like the Red Mirage one aside from the original. But we'll see since I haven't tried the other 2 ones I mentioned before.

From Red horse to this. LOL
I guess with age comes a time where I admit to have mellowed out.
I'm okay with it though. Not feeling...disappointed or down or even nostalgic. Sure I recall how I can drink more than I should have, but that was then. I'm happy with my colorful drinks.




170 - Ngohiong



The first time I ever had Ngohiong was during my third year in Uni. I remember a lot of of my friends like eating them.

Since I'm not really a fan of anything that's related to lumpia...and nhogiong looks like a large version of fried lumpia, I wasn't too keen in testing it out.

First taste ever was at the VOT office, the staff bought a large bag of Nhohiong and brought it to our basement office for a short break.

I remember Windstone telling me I ought to give it a try before I make a decision not to ever eat it. So I snatched the one in his hand and ate it.

Can't forget how speechless he was all of a sudden. LOL

I mean I don't normally just grab someone's food and specially one he was already trying to finish off. I don't even remember why I did it.

To make the long story short. Yes. I did like Ngohiong. I still do. And pretty choosy since the ones we had back at Uni was really really tasty. 

I have to admit the one in the photo which is from Red Moon Cafe is definitely good.

And now I'm hungry....*sigh*

169 - The Lonely Light


Here's another light fixture I took when my team went to have dinner on some establishment in IT Park. I am not sure where this was. Probably Sunburst.

I think the one advantage in having an office located here are the number of choices for eating out and again the number of opportunities to take photos (and my secret affinity to light fixtures).




Friday, August 9, 2013

168 - Egging You On



This would be one of those photos I take when I go on lunch break here at IT Park.

Often I get breakfast food. This is one of those days.

Maybe it's the egg that really draws me? HAHAHAHAHA probably.
Odd though. When I was younger I wasn't really prone to eating eggs. Not one of my favorites per se. It could be age that's a factor to consider.

Come to think of it, I definitely need to buy some groceries tomorrow. No eggs and the monsters need to be fed.



167 - Nips



One of those days where I have to create my own opportunity to have a photo for the day.

I was too tired to go out, and I wasn't really on the mood to venture out of the room and preferred the company of my monster and my laptop.

So a bag of nips came in handy both for the project and the opportunity to just have a stress free day.


"You wanna see what happens in a bag of nips.
What goes on before they touch my lips
they make a rainbow (chocolate nips)
a choco rainbow (Chocolate nips)
And then they color all the flowers and they paint the trees
They’re sweet and delicious, look at all those bees
When I want fun, I get a bag of Nips and make a rainbow
 (Nips, Nips)"


Wednesday, August 7, 2013

166 - The View From Up Here



At my age I am still a fan of window seats.
Be it in a car, bus or a plane, I like being able to see the scenery. Despite how many times I might have seen it. Window seat.

Took this photo on the flight back from Tacloban to Cebu.
I wasn't really looking forward to getting back to work and just want to extend my vacation for a few more days.

When I think about it, it has been quite a while since I've been on leave.

I think I'll plot a longer leave plan this time than my usual Friday leave.

Looking at the sentence above is a stark evidence I need a life. LOL

Now that I am in a non-BPO company, I seem to have lesser time to enjoy life.






165 - Home Is Where The Heart Is


Going home to the island isn't complete without visiting the house where I really grew up.

Having been raised by my grandmother and uncle in my "forming" years, I would say I have been blessed to have been raised in such a place; somewhere quiet, with a large area to play and explore and most of all, near 3 places: the ocean, the mountain and the swamp. When you're a kid, those 3 places are definitely awesome. As an adult, it doesn't change. I am grateful for having been raised in such a place.

I can't say that the nannies I had enjoyed it as much as I did. I often escaped somewhere they have no inclination to follow. And because of my tenacity to wander, I had my cousins or my uncle looking after me.

I'm hoping my father decides to work on the house and the surrounding area already rather than the land he bought here in Cebu. I find places in the island hold more meaning for me and that I hope would still be there when I decide to take a break from the world or something.



164 - Another Monster Hiding Under the Bed


My sister and I decided to go home for the Holy Week despite only having to spend 2 days there (over the weekend) since I wasn't able to go on leave and join Steph and her family in Bantayan. Working for an account that has MEC metrics sucks.

And since we no longer live with our parents, our old room is being occupied by the current helper that helps out my parents with house work and cooking. Therefore, my sister and I ended up sleeping on the floor in our parents' room.
Makes me feel like I'm a kid again.

And of course the little monsters kept on jumping on our made up bed or hiding under my parents bed and glomping my sister and I when the opportunity presents itself. Little devils.

Here's a photo of Chobi hiding under the bed since he didn't want to sleep outside the room.

In the morning, I woke up to him being balled up behind my back.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

163 - Last Egg Standing


With this project...when there isn't any food or new object to take photos of then I have to make my subject. 

Luckily, Joe's apartment had an egg left on his fridge and a few markers which I used to draw a face on the egg.

Not a great artist or cartoonist. Pen and painting isn't my forte. I may used to have dabbled a bit with both when I was younger, not now though. Just random doodles which I doubt I have time these days. (sad fact)

But I like how this came out. 
The egg, the face. So despite a postponed outing and opportunity for photos, I still got one for the day that I definitely like.



Saturday, June 29, 2013

162 - Still Sweet on You


Doughnuts!!!!

Yes. Despite being very sweet I still have moments I actually want Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I just try to keep my cravings a month or two apart. Helps with diet and keeping my sugar level within my body and not over flowing from my veins to the pores of my skin. SCchurrry.

And of course it doesn't hurt that the darn things are so picturesque. So two birds with one stone.
Just another 30 minutes on the thread mill of course.



161 - Branching After You

Took this photo inside the rest room of Chicken and Beer at IT Park.

Went back out from the rest room to get the camera. I'm sure a few of the customers and staff were looking at me oddly, bringing a camera inside the rest room. Pervy.

Still it was fascinating. Sitting inside a rest room, with the walls painted in black definitely a large contrast to the very white bowl. LOL and of course the walls had this tree image with light behind them. It was pretty. A little eerie but still pretty.

I like checking out new places to eat. Aside from the food the ambiance is a great incentive to try out a restaurant or diner or tea room or cafe.

I think most of my photos are mainly related to dinning out: food, lights, friends, more food, more lights and of course there's a section for the monsters I live with as well as a few trinkets lying around the apartment or anywhere I'm at.




Tuesday, June 25, 2013

160 - A Pirate Life for Me


A certain friend ( you know who you are) who forgot my birthday had some making up to do. LOL

And I definitely liked what he got me as a late birthday gift/appeasement. Just shows as well how well he knows me. LOL


I got Stitch!!
My mom was asking if she could borrow it as a decoration on her desk at school...NOOOOOO. LOL

Stitch stays with me. Just need a case to keep him in.

Until the next time we guys meet up...KL?

159 - Hanging on for You


Ever watched Despicable Me?

Minions!!!!

I am an animation fan. Always have been. Despite my age and how people may perceive animation or anyone into them, I don't really give a flying...

I am looking forward to watching the second animation movie and their trailer with the minions singing an original of the Beach Boys - funny. I have made it a ring tone and it does piss of Tinker that my phone did end up with a lot of doggy slob.

I watched the first movie again a few days ago and I still end up laughing at the parts that I surprisingly found funny then.

Some things are just meant to be watched over and over and over and over again.

(Photo taken at Moon Leaf Cafe near USC Main)

158 - Palm Sunday


Our apartment is located near a church, market, school and a mall. Definitely a good place to live in.

My parents prefer our current location and often visit my sister and I.

Our mother has a constant complaint. For people now living near the church we hardly attend or visit. So it ends up that when they're visiting we get to go to church on Sundays.

On Palm Sunday this year, my mother insisted that we accompany her to church, and since my mother is somewhere near 4'11 in height and Palm Sunday is sure to have a sizable crowd at church, my sister and I went along.

I did get to attend mass and say my prayers and lighting candles after mass. But I think I was more focused on keeping an eye on my mom while she was busy taking photos. Just paranoid I guess.
Sure, it's the church but it's not a hundred percent safe even in broad daylight.

Sad but a fact. And yes I wore sneakers and kept a pen handy just in case I'd have to rescue my mom or chase after some asshole. LOL

Thursday, May 23, 2013

157 - When the Monster is Busy


I like getting Tinker something to play with and at the same time something edible. This is because he has a tendency to really chew stuff and swallow.

I have my slippers and a number of paper to attest to that.

Another reason I indulge in providing him and Rebel such chew toys is because they get so busy they forget to be their rumbustious selves for a short while. And that is bliss for me.

No monster who thinks they's still puppy sizes where they can leap at you and expect you to catch them. Take it from me. A 32 kg dog leaping from the first landing of the stairs straight at you is painful. Initially it was scary as hell. A few times, it get's normal in a way, but the pain doesn't.

I want to get those really huge bones I saw when I was in Manila. I think I would get one when I go there next month. Maybe it would buy me a few days of bliss.


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

156 - My Secrets To Keep


One of those days when I was looking for anything in the work area for a photo subject.

I am so glad that Steve has a lot of stuff on his table. LOL

This is one of the trinkets I found on his desk. I just don't know what it is for. It could be a paper weight, a pill box or a ring box.

Steve told me that it was given to him by one of the trainers from India. And he uses it as a decoration on his desk than anything else and mostly serves as a paper weight.

It's quite pretty yeah?


Monday, May 13, 2013

155 - A Breakfast for Lunch Break at Night



One of those days. Having breakfast food for lunch which is actually during dinner time.

It's something quite common for people working outside the 9-5 (6) shift. 

And for people like me who do enjoy breakfast food, well, awesome opportunity.

I love my shift now. I get to have time to just stay in bed before I head off to work. Or take morning walks with Rebel then get to sleep after and still have time to get ready before heading to the office. Or if necessary, work on a few errands. And when the shift is over I get to sleep when it's still dark. Literally speaking, since I sleep around 3am.


Thursday, May 2, 2013

154 - Melting Hearts


My mother has this habit of bringing chocolates when she comes to visit me and my sister here in Cebu.

Don't ask me why. I mean i guess mothers would still see the little rascals their kids have been despite their kids being adults.

I am not against it. In a way I guess I understand where it's coming from. Added the fact that we're not with them as often as before when we were younger, and that we live an island away, I let her get away with still treating us like we're still 13 years old.

As much as I might have some issues with my mother, I let her get away with most things. Despite the nagging, I would often just tell her she's right to avoid any issues. It's not such a big deal, to be always right or to tell people you're right, specially with your own mother.



Friday, April 19, 2013

153 - Uniform



I've been addicted to milk tea lately. 
But in all honesty, I am not a big fan of tea. Sometimes I indulge in a cup when the occasion arises.  Iced tea however is a different story. 

Odd I know. Should be the same. But I guess the analogy would be, more similarly on how I like hot meals than cold ones...well depends on the meal actually. 


Thursday, April 18, 2013

152 - String Me Up


I am a fan of pasta.

I think I have tried all the pasta variety from Yellow Cab (and their pizza too)and a few from other establishments.

And I think it is one of the major reasons why it's one of the first things I learned how to cook / make. The main reason being able to feed the monsters I live with. SO in a way they were my Guinea pigs.

It is a well-known fact that I cannot cook.
As my friend Ian used to remind me, I over-cook water.
However, since living in the apartment, I have been experimenting. Just simple things I can cook. I started off with anything that falls under frying. LOL and then moved directly to pasta. Biased. I know.





Wednesday, April 17, 2013

151 - Three Makes a Number



Oddly colored aren't they?

Well the pink and brown doughnut toppings are not entirely that rare. But the green one? Martian. LOL


I can't say much anything about it. I wasn't brave enough to really try. I think my mother liked it though. And as slightly strange as my thoughts go whenever I see that shade of green (slimer, ninja turtle, witch potion...) it's oddly comforting. There is some "fun" in food today.


Don't get me wrong. I appreciate healthy food and I do tend to eat what's usually normal looking. However, there are days that a  little flare wouldn't be unwelcome.


Sunday, April 7, 2013

150 - Black Jack


Met this little dude while accompanying my dad to check out a property.

The owner's grand daughter advised that Black Jack fell, thus the cast.

Despite the injury and the hindrance to his leg, he was definitely energetic and loved all the attention.

I love big dogs. But most of my life, I have lived with the less than average sized ones.

Currently my parents have very short dogs at home. As small as they are I'm sure they terrorize people.

And when you look at Black Jack's face, you can tell he's a hellion despite the cutey-cutey face. Sorry, I can't fall for that though, I live with a husky who has perfected "that face".
 

Saturday, April 6, 2013

149 - White Off


Guess what this is.

LOL

What comes to mind when I see this is uniformity.

I like the concept of the word.
Specially in school, when everyone has to wear the same outfit. Uniforms.
No matter how rich or poor, dumb or intelligent, strong or weak, silent or loud. Everyone would look the same. Figuratively everyone would be in the same footing.

Of course, there would be those who would instigate to show off their individuality. Which is more fine. Individuality is something to celebrate. In a way, it is a testament of ones existence.

In a way, too much placement on uniformity, kills individuality. Too much placement on individuality creates isolation.

Creating a balance would be the key I guess.
Everyone has to learn where and how to achieve their own balance.

147 - Mooo


Meet Mooo, Jimmy's trusty friend at the office.

I love stuff like this. I mean, sure I like efficient and simple designs. The spartan look is pretty...sleek and so techy and sooo pretty...I know. I'm getting carried away.

However, I really find it fascinating when I see something with a little more color in designs, as well as a little character to them.I mean, not a lot of people fancy the black sleek look or white, since it seems the be the trend...although I could be wrong. 

Anyways, I like how more "friendly" and interesting a lot of designs are available these days. Added that with a lot of competitions, most brands sell them cheap.

I'm sure a lot of people would argue about authenticity, stability and let's not forget, rarity. Some people like being one of a few to possess...stuff.

I could respect that. However, counting into consideration, availability, cost, resources and usage, I'd say it really depends on a lot of things, and people should consider that before judging anything.

But that's me; my opinion. I don't really expect to be understood by everyone, just some. And that's more than enough.



 

148 - Sugar-sprinkled Rainbow


Having a convenience store nearby the office building is pretty neat.

My team mate Jen bought a bag of candies for one of her kids from one of the convenience stores near the office and I got to have this shot before we all headed home.

One of these days, I would really really find the time and means to get a pretty decent shot of an awesome candy store. For now I wait for that candy store to pop up in Cebu or...maybe I'd find it randomly somewhere I'd be outside of the island. Who knows.

Here's to the candy house concept of Hansel and Gretel...just not including the witch part.



Friday, April 5, 2013

146 - A Mouse Affair


It's interesting having my camera with me almost at all times.

I get to take photos of something or anything that would fancy me or anything that captures my attention.

I don't take photos of people much. Some people doesn't like having their photos taken. I can understand, I don't like having my photos taken, which is why I have a camera, I like being behind it. =D

So often I take photos of inanimate objects or animals. And sometimes, I have photos of friends since I can ask them if it's okay I get a shot of them...or they're used to me taking unguarded moments.

Having my camera at the office and sometimes getting too busy with work, I got a lot of subjects lying around our work zone...just like the two mice in this photos.

 

144 - A Bright Morning


There are mornings, specially on weekends that I would brave the sun.

This photo was taken on one of those mornings.

I went to the Manila Memorial Grounds in Liloan, Cebu to walk off my 5-day stress from work.

Added that it's summer (note that it's summer in an already tropical country)...I was sweating buckets and I wasn't even half way through the outer path of the entire cemetery.

I am glad to say I wasn't the only one taking advantage of the quiet grounds. A few joggers and runners as well as old ladies were there to exercise on a Saturday.

 

145 - A Forgotten Light


My team mates and I often have lunch or dinner together at a "silogan" place in IT Park since it's a rather affordable place and yes, I do have a thing for having breakfast food for dinner,

The place looks a little run down but pretty much crowded.

I took this photo while waiting for our order...just right above where I was sitting.

 

143 - Forrest Berries


Who doesn't love ice cream?

My father is an avid fan of ice cream despite having a slight allergic reaction to icy food.

With that in mind, it's only natural that my sister and I are inclined to love ice cream as well. The flavor however is debatable.

With all the flavors available out there and the different brand of ice cream to consider, I think I have fallen to Gellatissimo's Forrest Berries.

Sure. I love the chocolate flavors they have as well. But nothing beats Forrest Berries. I guess it could be attributed to the fact it's the only flavor I haven't tasted from other brands. Or it reminds me of Haws candy. You know, that candy we used to pretend was the host used during mass since we were too young to understand the meaning as well as participating in partaking the body of Christ. (Yes I too have normal imaginations sometimes.

The ice cream is a little expensive. So in a way I'm glad. It's one way to curb cravings in having it every day. LOL

I can't wait to get my next cup.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

142 - Work In Progress



It's taking a while for me to get used to the card concepts for daily tasks at the office. 

I find it a bit odd. I understand the visibility and self sufficiency part, but the getting used to and how the card is written is a bit daunting.

I might get the hang of it soon since I seem to have a lot of homework and the guy who seems to be my favorite when it comes to the task I need working on is rather patient in teaching me how to do my cards right.

I did tell him he could train me and certify as well so I don't swamp him with work.

With the current rate we're going, I hope I learn faster. 
This is borderline insane and we've only started.

I guess the photo in itself is self explanatory. I am a work in progress. =P




141 - The Eye


Our team had a get together or a team building of some sort at City Lights in Lahug since basically we had a few members that weren't part of our training group.

So in a way, the activities we did have allowed us to know the rest of the team and was an ice breaker for the awkwardness when meeting new people.

This photo was taken at City Lights. It's not as grand as my cousin's condo but it was pretty nice. The combination of urban living and the added greenery and the pool to balance out the concrete structures.





140 - Burger Joint


As much as I want to eat healthy...I have a tendency to stray. LOL

I mean, was I supposed to resist this???

I was actually on my way home when my cousin Mike sent a text message asking if we could go out and have something to eat. I guess he was in the mood for burgers.

So there went my diet and my sleep. Since I couldn't sleep immediately after that meal.
Worth it though. LOL



Monday, March 18, 2013

139 - Cheese Rings


The great thing about being in a team, is being able to share not only problems which in a way lessens the burden for one person, but also sharing of lives.

In every opportunity we do try to share. Problems and even the ridiculous things we get into or have gone through in our lives or in our day.

Usually over lunch, snack breaks or impromptu snacks on our station and even during a lull in a work-mode atmosphere, where someone would suddenly say something strange, or as most cases are: "relatable". LOL 

Thursday, March 14, 2013

138 - A Fruitful Flower


Another photo taken on the Thirsty stand at the I1 Building in IT Park.

It seems they have some sort of trend in having fruity decorations.

The last time was more on oranges while this one is a watermelon.

It's a very interesting way of attracting costumer. Rather visual and works well with someone like me who's a little trigger happy with the camera. LOL


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

137 - Drops of Light



I met up with my friend Adiong and had dinner at Dong Juan Parkmall. She was complaining that I haven't had time to meet up with her a nd a few friends I worked with at Sykes.

Training and learning something I am new at does eat up my time added the fact that I was just newly assigned to go to work on the EMEA shift.

As I have indicated on the photos I've posted on our date, since it was quite in demand so Adiong could have a new profile pic for her Facebook account: 



Friendship is always a work in progress. To make it work, we put effort to meet up with friends despite distance, time and most especially work.

We each are entitled and responsible to be someone's sounding board and the comfort that they could be ours.

And at the end of the day, it is not time wasted, but moments of memories that strengthen our bonds.



I miss a lot of old friends. 

I could understand if they do work outside the country. However, some do make the effort to stay in touch on line or when they're back in Cebu for a visit.
However, what sucks are friends that are within the same city and not a text, chat or email greeting.

So I don't think distance is a great factor, not with the technology we have now. Work has a greater hold on the time we have. And there's just plain neglect. And friendship without a little bit of effort don't flourish. 

Lucky if by chance we are able to reconnect with people.

Luck however is something I barely rely on.



136 - Giving with Hands Open



(This is a photo of my sister with chocolate-coated Sunflower seeds in her hands.)


I believe that giving should be done with open hands. It's symbolic that when we give, we actually mean to give and not hold back or have any doubts on that decision. Furthermore, to give is not to count it as a future favor that someone would give you, like a counter measure that good deeds would be my score for going to heaven when I die.

As ridiculous as it may sound, there are still a lot of people who give with the intention that the person they are giving something to would give them something in return. It's an anti thesis of the definition of giving.

I'm sure that not a lot of people think like I do. I just hope there are some that do than the bleak possibility that there aren't...which come to think of it, sounds pretty arrogant of me. Gomen gomen.

But honestly speaking. I actually think before I give. I think whether the person really needs what I am to give, whether this would possibly make the other person dependent on other people providing him what he needs instead of actually working hard to achieve it on his own. I think whether I am giving because I want to or being pressured to provide (which is rare).

It sounds like I am over complicating everything. However, some things aren't that simple. Giving is a simple act it's complication is before the decision to give and the aftermath of it.



135 - Grounded



I've always had a habit of taking pictures of my feet when in a new place or when out with friends. If not my feet, my glasses; which actually frustrates some people who expect that I post a photo of myself while there.

Well...I do...sometimes...okay very seldom. When someone else is holding the camera.

Since I've gotten my camera, If it's not a photo of the dogs, it would be of my feet or my glasses and light fixtures.

Can't really blame me. With this project I barely choose a photo with people as part of the subject...maybe body parts..like hands and feet. LOL

I try really.

It's not for an artistic angle per se...the artistic word is such a pressure. More like, for what I like to show and what I see.
I think I've mentioned this before in a previous blog.
Hmmm not too sure.




134 - Letter




I was invited to a coffee date by Careyn and Carla during my work hours. So I opted to have my lunch break with them than eating out with my team mates. Good thing the coffee shop was on the same building as the office, so I didn't have to consider travel time on my coffee date.

It seems that Carla has resigned from Lexmark so in a way we were on a date to catch up on what's happening in each others lives.

I am excited for her. Our last stint with Alorica was fun and the exposure outside of Sykes was a welcome balm despite how things ended. Personally, I liked how things worked out. I needed a time off from work and I got it and I am now working in a different industry. Which is good for me. Learning new things keeps my interest, keeping my interest is a factor I never considered to be something I now consider for employment. Previously, it was working for the sake of making a living...that I think I have forgotten to get a life.

I hope that with the new job, Carla gets to have more options and enjoy the new possibilities. I hope Careyn gets some relief from all the stint in her office. 

Wherever they're going, I wish them both luck, more opportunities and new discoveries.

133 - Spearmint


After trying out the Little White Man plant project, I am now on a larger (not by much) plant that I keep inside my room and by the window.

It's an attempt not to make the same mistake with the Little White Man project, where I placed it outside of the room where there was barely any air and the heat was more than the plant could stand. Watering daily has not been an issue, I think the problem was the humidity inside the apartment, placing it outside would have been torture since I'm not home during the hottest part of the day to transfer it inside. So I now opted to place it by my window, with both Sun and Air at a moderate degree and then water daily.

We'll see how this goes.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

132 - Splinter



After our apartment was ransacked, I had the door to my bedroom fixed, but because the door knob was completely destroyed and the door itself was cracked, the carpenter had to affix pieces of wood to sort of complete the door and I had to get a new door knob.

However because of the previous destruction of the door, the new door knob kept getting stuck or where it was difficult to even turn the door knob.

One day it just won't budge that my sister and I ended up destroying the door again. Frustrating. Most definitely. However, the funny part, was that we were sweating our asses off trying to open the door and the two monsters were looking at us like we were idiots. They would peek at what we were trying to do then go back to my sister's room to go back to sleep. So helpful.

131 - Concentric


Wall or ceiling ornaments are great subjects for photography. I could be wrong, so it just might be my own opinion.

It's the same thing with light fixtures, which could actually work as a wall or ceiling ornament as well. However some light fixtures are just for desks or center tables.

This was taken from a side walk vendor stall, that sells native decors and souvenirs. If it wasn't such a risky thing to do where I could freely take photos while I am in Colon street, that would be awesome.

I still have not found a photography club or group that is interested in doing a photo walk during my rest days. Usually have photo shoots with my sister and Jansen and sometimes with my mom.

We'll see. I have not actually been active in looking for a specific group. I think I am quite content with the current one I have with family and friends but I am open (I think) to meet up with a few people with the same interest.




130 - Amber


I love dogs in general, but I am inclined more to the bigger breeds.

The first time I saw a German Shepard was when I was in first grade when one of the GSD from the house next to our school wandered inside the campus and even lined up in the cafeteria. 
It was love at first sight. Sad to say, I never had a really big dog until Tinker.
My first.

I saw a number of large breed dogs at the Mactan Shrine during Bark for Love 2013. There were more people this year, it was like triple the numbers since last year's event.

My sister and I brought our parents with us and invited our cousins as well as friends. It was a blast taking photos of the dogs there. My parents who are the initial reason why my sister and I love dogs had a great time. I think my dad took a video of the labrador playing catch in the water.

This is one of the dogs I really really wished I could take home with me. A  black German Shepard dog. He's so darn pretty!!!

*dies of cuteness overload*