There Beneath The Blue Suburban Skies

2010-01-13T00:02:00.001+08:00

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Project 365 day 21

2009-10-06T01:08:00.002+08:00

Project 365 Day 20

2009-10-06T01:04:00.003+08:00

Project 365 Day 19

2009-10-06T01:01:00.002+08:00

Project 365 Day 18

2009-09-25T02:06:00.002+08:00

Day 17

2009-09-25T02:04:00.001+08:00

Project 365 Day 16

2009-09-23T00:41:00.001+08:00

when you can't decide which to use...

Project 365 Day 15

2009-09-22T23:27:00.001+08:00

Project 365 Day 14

2009-09-20T23:46:00.002+08:00

Project 365 Day 13

2009-09-20T00:13:00.006+08:00

Project 365 day 12

2009-09-19T02:27:00.004+08:00

Project 365 day 11

2009-09-18T00:20:00.001+08:00

As seen along Paseo de Roxas.

Project 365 Day 10

2009-09-17T06:44:00.003+08:00

Taken inside an elevator.

Just one picture for today. (Which should really be the case everyday, but I never really like following the rules - yeah I'm bad ass that way.

Project 365 Day 9

2009-09-16T01:29:00.002+08:00

So I took out my new toy, 50mm 1.8 AF-D and I loved it to pieces. Went to Salcedo Park and ended up taking pictures of the kids there. They were reluctant-willing victims.

Project 365 Day 8

2009-09-15T06:58:00.003+08:00

just one.

Amazing Thailand

2009-09-13T23:36:00.005+08:00

The last time I was in Thailand was nearly 5 years ago. It was a graduation gift from my parents, and I went with my sister. I didn't know how to make effective iteneraries then, so we just went with the usual tours and shopped ourselves to death. Now that Google is my bestfriend, I've come to find out that we missed out on so much! I need to go back!

Buddhist monk Visiting wat arun by lhirlimann

I also didn't have a camera then.

Project 365 Day 7

2009-09-13T21:02:00.003+08:00

Just one picture for today. This will also serve as a reminder for me to pick up my pencil again. I've completely abandoned my sketchpad when I started Project 365.

As usual, for more of my pictures from my Project 365, visit my Flickr Photostream.

Project 365 Day 6

2009-09-13T02:19:00.004+08:00

Ran errands with my sister. My life: so exciting. We ended up at Tiendesitas looking for Wiwi pads for our dog, George.

ang emo naman. :)

see? emo di ba?

kaya kain nalang tayo. (The Ates were great, by the way)

To view my other Project 365 photos, view my Flickr photostream.

Project 365 Day 5

2009-09-12T10:14:00.004+08:00

Nakatulog na ko kagabi kaya di ko na to na-post agad.

Anyway Day 5 was pretty uneventful. Was stuck at the office all day (it was raining and I was up to my eyeballs in work - sort of), so I didn't have time to go around and take pictures. But I had to. I wasn't about to quit on just the 5th day! Bleh.

So here's what I have from yesterday. Not really my favorite set but oh well.

(for more of My Project 365 pictures, view my Flickr photostream)

Project 365 Day 4

2009-09-11T01:40:00.005+08:00

Got invited to dinner by Mike Cellist, Osh and his girlfriend. They were cooking.

The menu:

in fairness. masarap :)

for more of my Project 365 pictures, click here.

Project 365 Day 3

2009-09-10T00:06:00.004+08:00

Notice the significant decrease in the number of pictures I'm posting. Hehe.

Our receptionist JoAnne asked me to take pictures of the rings they'll use for tomorrow's wedding. So I did. Gladly.

And then I took pictures of people.

Ayaw niya sa camera.

for more of my Project 365 pictures, click here.

Project 365 Day 2

2009-09-09T01:44:00.006+08:00

I went shutter crazy again. In between working, during lunch and dinner with friends, walking around. Once again, picture overkill. Oh well, I'm pretty sure this won't last. Pretty soon it's just going to be one picture a day like it's supposed to be. For now, indulge me.

boom, elaine, tiggy, bro, grace and weak.

we like free chinese take out from our bosses and cheap sumo meals from tokyo tokyo.

and then we indulge on cake.

too full to function.

so we end up taking a walk and we enjoy pretty things. :)
(a panda, a keychain, an umbrella and a construction site)

for bigger images, check out my project 365 on flickr.

Project 365 day 1

2009-09-07T22:12:00.004+08:00

This is day 1 of my Project 365. I may have overdone it a little. Are we supposed to just take one picture or are we allowed to go crazy?

I'll get around to posting the actual/original/hi-res files sometime soon (or as soon as my download for the Flickr Uploader Tool ends). For now, here's a mini collage:

makalat.there's my mom wanting to join in on the fun.

george. and puti.

most of my pictures are of the cats and my dad's plants. but i ended up with 2 each. weird.

just wanting to show off (as if hehe)

bukas ulit.

Blog Layout and New Project

2009-09-06T23:12:00.004+08:00

So I tweaked my layout a bit. I didn't realize how rusty I was with Photoshop and CSS/HTML til I tried tinkering with it a while ago. I've forgotten my shortcuts, my codes. Sheesh. Problem is, it won't show up right when I open my blog in IE. In Firefox it's ok, but IE screws everything up! I think people who still use IE to browse are moms and dads who're too afraid to click on a link lest they infect the computer with a virus or something (in short: OLD PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW ANY BETTER) but then again I could be wrong I need to fix the way this blog shows up on stupid IE. Help?

Anyway, I'm doing Project 365 (in both photos and illustrations). Might as well oil what little skill I have. I don't want it to end up like my CSS/HTML and Photoshop prowess -- turned to nil.

I'm starting tomorrow, September 7 (on Pinky (one of the most brilliant people I know)'s birthday). Man I sure like my ( )s.

Wanna do it with me?

Blogger Widgets

2009-09-06T11:48:00.002+08:00

Added new gadgets to my side panel (*points to orange portion on the right side if you're facing the monitor). Even added the Flickr Photostream gadget if only to force me to take me more pictures because I haven't lately.

The Worst Craving Ever

2009-09-05T13:30:00.003+08:00

Of all the things I'm having the munchies for... it just had to be Tai Cheung Bakery's Egg Tarts conveniently located in Hong Kong. Great.

Spare me some change for the plane fare?

Proof of fame:
This bakery is famous for its egg tarts. Even Chris Patten, the last brittish governor of HK likes to go there and eat.

- from virtualtourist.com

Lazy Sunday (Pangarap na Porma #5)

2009-09-05T13:20:00.003+08:00

Lazy Sunday by kalatkid

Items in the Set:
Calyspo St Barth Dress
Christian Louboutin Fred patent leather shoes
Chanel Vintage 2.55 Curved Flap Quilted Bag Photo
Necklace with Skull Detail
Alex Monroe Hummingbird necklace
Marilyn's Black Triple Bangle Set
We Say Tomato Tights
Oversized Glasses
Grey Beanie

Cool Kids Don't Die (Pangarap na Porma #4)

2009-09-05T13:15:00.003+08:00

Cool Kids Don't Die by kalatkid

Items in the Set:
Preen Line Shrunken leather biker jacket
Alexander Mqueen Trousers
Alexander Wang Classic Tank
Chuck Taylor All Star Double Tongue
Lucky Purple Messenger bag
Crumpet Cashmere-blend plaid scarf
Red Red Vine Bracelet
Sugar Mouse Vintage & Original Jewellery Designs — Bird and Bow
Airmail pouch-use
2457 Vintage Oversized Plastic Caray Clear Glasses
Black and White striped beanie

Coffee? (Pangarap na Outfit #3)

2009-09-04T21:27:00.003+08:00

Coffee? by kalatkid

Items in the Set:
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric wool cardigan
Zebra print tank
Denim Shorts
Pink Chuck Taylors
Brown Sling Bag
Faceted Pear Necklace
Bird Necklace
Red Wayfarers
Double-Decker Bus Charm
Set of 10 acrylic bangles

Going Back to the Salt Mines (Pangarap na Porma #2)

2009-09-03T19:04:00.003+08:00

Going Back to the Salt Mines by kalatkid

Items Featured:
Boyfriend Blazer
Striped tank
Black Skinny Jeans
Purple beret
Oversized Clear Glasses
Brass Panther Necklace
Leather fold-over hobo bag
Peace Sign watch with Leather band
Boyfriend Belt
Red flats
Red Red vine bracelet

Off to Nana's for some Tea (Pangarap Outfit #1)

2009-09-03T15:23:00.004+08:00

Off To Grandma's for Tea by kalatkid

Items in the Set:
Grey Patent Lily Bag
Vintage Ted Lapidus Sunglasses
Black Tights
Losselliani Coral Skull Necklace
Black and White Oxfords
Plaid Dress
Pink Beret
Miss Marc Ring by Mark Jacobs

Starting Tomorrow

2009-09-01T17:45:00.001+08:00

I've been wanting to do this for the longest time (encouraged by the ego boost I've gotten last Sunday), I'm going to also post in this blog my daily outfits. Just because I can. BWAHAHAHAHA!

Day Off sa Hong Kong

2009-07-15T19:30:00.002+08:00

Nanggaling pala ako ng Hong Kong. At hindi ako nagbibiro pag sinabi kong sa tuwing dadaan ako sa thermal scan eh nagpapa-palpitate ako kasi natatakot akong harangin ako ng mga officers sa airport dahil may H1N1 daw ako. At medyo nag ayos talaga ako kasi baka harangin ako sa immigration kasi ilang mga Pinay din na kasabay namin ni ate ang halos hindi makalagpas sa immigration sa Hong Kong dahil sa dami ng tanong katulad ng "Saan ka mamalagi?" "Ilang araw ka dito?" "Saan ka nagttrabaho?". Para bang pinaghihinalaan na nilang hindi na sila babalik sa Pilipinas kasi mag TNT na duon. Ang sama... pero true story.

Ayun. 5 araw sa HongKong na walang ginawa kung hindi maglakad, kumain at magwaldas ng pera. Haha syempre mag camwhore din. At gusto ko lang sabihin na... POTAH ANG GANDA NG PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM NILA! yun lang bow. Mga lamang lang naman ng mga 100 paligo sa MRT, LRT, BUS natin. Pero since wala silang mga jeep na may palda at sungay ng kalabaw... dun tayo lamang.

Nagsawa ako sa chicken rice, sa noodles, at sumakit ang daliri ko sa pag-gamit ng tunay na chopsticks (meaning yung ultra haba, ultra bigat at ultra dulas na kind... hindi yung kahoy na pinaghihiwalay at madaling kumapit ang pagkain dahil sa texture). At pumayat ata ako ng mga ilang kilo din dahil sa kakalakad. Sorry nalang at nabawi ko din siya agad pag uwi ko dito. haha.

Ilang larawan kasi masyado marami para ipost lahat. Paki bisita nalang ang Flickr ko para sa mas marami (kaso hindi din naman kumpleto yun dahil nakakatamad ipost lahat at hindi naman ako pro account no!)..

Sometimes in Manila

2009-05-04T12:42:00.003+08:00

Magic happens.

Ukay

2009-05-04T11:30:00.003+08:00

nothing beats shopping thrift for clothes. just make sure you wash them once, twice, three times and dry it out well under the sun for a day.

i just can't bring myself to buy shoes from thrift shops. the thought of putting my foot in a shoe that's been worn before by somebody whose hygienic practices i'm not familiar with makes my skin crawl. though i'm still waiting to score a pair that's never been worn before in a thrift shop. it's rare but it's not impossible.

Laiya, Batangas

2009-04-30T14:05:00.008+08:00

Epic fail. Took only a handful of pictures because I spent most of the time trying to hula the hoop and rolling around the sand. No sun. Just salt water and golden sand and friends. and shots of tequila as soon as the sun went down and the bonfire was lit.

cocogrove

hula

hoop

carry on

coming towards me

out of place

what's up pare?

tree house

sprite

just sand. no footprints.

background blur model

skinned

lifeform

have you ever stood outside a (bamboo) picket fence? you can see through but you can't get to the inside.

fresh from the sea.

baywatch

boat

buying pearls.

2 weeks from now, i'm flying to el nido, palawan (if weather permits).

til then. here's a picture of me and my best friend, I.

Manic in Manila

2009-04-17T18:17:00.002+08:00

Despite the mugging, the garbage, the smog, the chaos... Manila can be beautiful.

Travel Plans for the next few months/weeks

2009-04-17T18:10:00.001+08:00

All I need is a new lens and 10 pounds off my waist.

April 28-29 Laiya Coco Grove, Batangas
May 14-16 El Nido, Palawan
June 23-27 HongKong

Hello World!

Got Change?

2009-04-11T13:49:00.002+08:00

this picture makes me go:
alms! alms! spare me a piece of bread! spare me some mercy! 5th grade drama club style.

Cebu Sinulog January 2009

2009-03-30T16:22:00.023+08:00

Viva Sto. Niño! Viva Pit Señor!

January meant Lechon, Puso, fresh seafood in various Sutokil, Pochero, and heavy traffic in downtown Cebu! It was the feast of the Sto. Niño or the Child Jesus and that's where me and my sister were headed. Armed with our 1.2k roundtrip tickets, a duffel bag and empty stomachs each - we flew to Cebu where the beaches were pristine and the lechon was epic.

Pictures are sort of not in order. Guess where the oc-ness stopped midway.

Viva Pit Señor indeed!