Ang Pagtatapos

A parent's joy and pride is to see their beloved sons and daughters finished their studies. This is the time of their lives in which they see the fruits of all their hard work and sacrifices. As for the graduates this is their chance to finally spread their wings and make their dreams come true...

 

For my dearest little bro God bless on your next journey :) 

nanay yaka invades hongkong

Last April we treat our dear lola to Hongkong for five days, its a very tedious task but I certainly enjoy it :) This is for you Nanay Yaka and may you have more travels to come. We love you!

Day 215-213: Birthday Song

Yesterday is our Nanay's 86 birthday and almost everyone in the neighborhood attended her party. Chicken, fish, pancit and lots and lots of cake we're served and of course our dear lola is excited in entertaining them. Its good to see that she's healthy and drinking beer again hehe.















As the day ends her best friend came along to spend a few days with her. I overheard them talking and laughing over a television show and it makes me think of Tatay. I know she's missing him a lot after all its been 8 years since he passed away but as I look at her I know that she's happy and contended with her life. She's a very strong willed woman who is blessed by a loving husband and a good family. I wish to hear her hearty laughter more in the coming years and continue to be an inspiration for all of us.



As a took this photo of her it makes me think of the "Birthday Song" of Don Mclean. I know that if Tatay is alive he will surely sing this to her. Hehe so 'Nay ako na lang muna ang magdedicate ng kantang eto para sayo....


Birthday Song

If I could say the things I feel, it wouldn't be the same
Some things are not spoken of, some things have no name
Though the words come hard to me, I'll say them just for you
For this is something rare for me this feeling is so new

You see, I love the way you love me
I love the way you smile at me
I love the way we live this life we're in

Long ago I heard the song that lovers sing to me
And through the days with each new phrase I hummed that melody
And all along I loved the song but I never learned it through
But since the day you came along, I've saved it just for you

You see, I love the way you love me
I love the way you smile at me
I love the way we live this life we're in

I don't believe in magic but I do believe in you
And when you say you believe in me there's so much magic I can do

Now you see me, now you don't: watch me dive below
Deep down in your love lake where the sweet fish come and go
And I might sink and I might drown but death don't mean a thing
'Cause life continues right or wrong when I play this birthday song

I learned from you, and you can't even sing



We love you Nanay and happy happy birthday!!!

day 237-236 : letters

Last December I did a general cleaning in my room and this is what I've found:



Reading old letters from my friends, relatives and my mom is like getting to know myself all over again. Its quite nostalgic and fun



Thanks everyone for these timeless memories :)

day 259-247: the best of 2011

Time for some reflections, the following 12 photos are the highlights of my 2011.


January- its good to see my college friends again after so many years.


February- my first try in shooting wedding (thanks for the opportunity Kuya Mel sa uulitin :)


March- spending my birthday in Saigon with my dear friend and classmate Chiloy ^_^


April- taking lighting sessions with Kuya Mel as preparation for my portrait portfolio for ACFJ


May- after one year of studying and 6 months of working for our final portfolios, we're finally done weeh!! Thanks so much for all our mentors and for the good memories and hardships my dear batch mates hehe kudos to all :)


June- Coron!!After our 2 weeks of sleepless nights preparing for the defense its time to sit back, relax and enjoy the beach weeh!!


July- its good to be back in our province after 8 years maupay!!


August- ever been inside a control room of a nuclear power plant?hehe this is one heck of an experience!! hoping the government will covert this mothball BNPP into a more productive way as a tourist destination rather than operating it again.


September- again another once in a lifetime experience to enter a cold storage area for fish the temperature is below 8 degrees Celsius brr.....


October- my first solo exhibit, Realities a photo story on Cosplay being shown in SM Mall of Asia during the 2011 Cosplay Mania thanks everyone for making this possible :)


November- travel again hehe this time in Angkor Wat wherein I met new friends and great photographers


December- after 4 years its good to spend Christmas with the whole family in the Philippines :)

2011 is a good year thanks to my family, friends and all the blessings and challenges Lord God for this new year I pray that Your will should be done again Glory be to the Highest!!

day 260: Merry Christmas!!

Its been 4 years since we spent Christmas in the Philippines with the whole family and here is how we celebrated it...



Merry Christmas to all!!

day 264-261: hanapin nyo kami ni DJ sa Paskuhan :)

My couz and I attended last Dec 16 Paskuhan event in UST, a night of free concert and fireworks display. We had fun playing "lost in the crowd" photo-ops see? ^_^

off to the real world

Graduation time, one of the peak moments in a short human life...



The moment to leave the safety confines of the universities and the comfort of the simple lives as students....



The sweet freedom from exams,term papers,recitations,reviews etc...






The moment of separations with friends, teachers and other people that's been important, hoping in the end that they will cross their paths again in the future...




The time of innocence is finished its time to face the world but no matter how harsh it can be there is nothing to worry about as long as you have the foundation of learning and experiences you gain for 15 years of education and the support from your family and friends everything is going to be fine.




Therefore graduates of 2011 its time to rock, explore and have tons of fun to the next stage of your lives...