DALOY. GS. STAT.
O yeah! pasukan na naman. oras na para sulitin ang nalalabing araw ng summer. it’s been a year since I quit working on a callcenter and pursue my masters. I thought it’ll be hard,Di ako nagkakamali.
Yes it is hard but its nothing compared to the rewards I got after I finished my first school year. I gained friends and colleagues (and useful contacts hehe) and knowledge about other fields of communication aside from research and mass media. Not to mention many useful tips on career and personal life. And after my first sem, I totally fell in love with graduate school.
Anyway, weeks from now, enrollment na naman at balita ko may statistics kami na subject, yeah I know it is required to take it but I’m an average guy who get nightmares every time I try to solve a math problem. ironically, ang dati kong mga trabaho ay may kinalaman sa research, una kong trabaho ay bilang data entry sa Philippine Information Agency noong 2007, naging Researcher noong 2009 at naging Research Analyst last year. ‘Di ko parin maisip kung paano ko nasurvive at natapos ang mga workload ko ng ‘di masyado inaalala ang math, siguro dahil sa SPSS o yung mga ‘di ko nakikitang nilalang slash mumu sa opisina pag nag-OOT ako (malamang SPSS). Aaminin ko, nagdalawang isip akong mag enrol muli pero kilala ko sarili ko, walang natatapos pag oras na tinamad na ako. kaya nagpapasalamat ako at may naging kaibigan ako sa GS na dahilan na mag enrol ako…(sa totoo lang, pinipilit nila ako kasi, mahal ang tutorial hehe joke)
Isa ring kinatuwa ko sa graduate school ay ang mga ssignment at projects. Alam ko, hindi lang ako ang minsang nagsabi na “haist, namiss ko ang eskwela”. pero at least ako, gumawa ako ng paraan upang makabalik muli at damhin ang matagal ko nang namimiss. Oh ang mga production work, kahit na school requirement lang siya, iba pa rin talaga ang pag gawa ng project sa school. Aminado ako na karamihan sa aking mga kaklase ay naka establish na ng career sa TV at radyo, pero kahit sila, nagsasabing iba talaga pag hindi pera ang katapat ng isang proyekto kundi isang magandang grado.
nakadalwang dokyumentaryo na kami sa unang taon namin sa Graduate school at iba talaga ang hirap at sarap na aming dinanas. Hirap dahil sa mga lokasyon, ang pagshoot at pag edit. pero sarap naman dahil sa bawat taong nakakasalamuha at nakausap namin ay bagong kaalaman ang aming nababaon sa aming pag-uwi.
Naalala ko tuloy aking Coach Miko sa huling callcenter na napagtrabahuan, minsan niyang diniscus ang curve of learning, (tama ba ang term?) na ‘wag matakot kung may bagong bagay na parating sa buhay dahil marami kang matututunan rito. kahit pahapyaw lang niyang nabanggit sa isa sa mga maraming team huddle namin, isa iyon sa mga memorable ideas na nakuha ko sa mga boss ko.
“DALOY” ang pamagat ng pangalawang dokyu na aming nagawa. Inabot ng dalawang semestre ang anim na katao (kasama ang aming propesor) na makumpleto ito. Nagsimula ang ideya sa isang bali-balita na maaring mawalan ng tubig ang kamaynilaan sa 2015. nagresearch at naglakbay. ayun, nalaman namin ang katotohanan ukol sa isyung ito (o medyo close lang sa katotohanan…kayo na ang humusga).
Sa tulong ng mga panayam, bidyo clippings at datos mula sa iba’t ibang pag-aaral ay nabuo ang DALOY.
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless 
Stop Motion Love [Part 2]
Using the stop motion treatment is the up coming trends when it comes to Pre Nuptial Videos. Depends on how they style and shot the sequence, it inevitably shows the creativity and quirkiness of the soon-to-be husband and wife.
Most of the Stop Motion inspired prenup videos found on YouTube are inspired by Oren Lavie’s Grammy nominated music video “Her Morning Elegance”, wherein couples will do sequences while lying to the floor.
Neil and I started using stop motion treatment on our Prenup Videos with Kate and Seth (check here and here). Using continuous shots, we’re able to capture some of their moments frame by frame thru series of photographs, stitch it with after effects and there you go, a stop motion video .
Now, even Neil is currently based in Dubai, were able to do another collaborative project and that’s the prenup video for Shy and Abet. I must commend Neil on calling the final shots, it made the “stitching” more easier.
please do check out what Neil and I did with their Prenup videos
btw, Sara Bareilles’ “Kaleidoscope Heart” is one of my favorite albums and I insisted her song “One Sweet Love” to be used on the first video and I think it matched the mood of the photos
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
(btw, please do check out my facebook page for our upcoming video projects. just type : The Ureiqn Project, then hit like, thanks)
Scenarios Inc [20] : Iron Man is the..uhmm..Man!
Just watched Avengers and my main goal is still the same, to be an Iron Man. For me, Iron Man is the best Avenger of all. (Screw that genetically altered Captain America. He’s the first avenger, yes, great? neh.)
I know you’ll come up with some arguments to defend your favorite avenger but I think I am prepared for this.
Aside from that Awesome iron Suit. Here’s a collection of facts (or should I say snippets of awesomeness) about Iron Man
• Tony is a Geek. By the age of 15 Tony had enrolled in MIT (The Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated at the top of his class at age 19 with double masters in physics and engineering.
• At the age of 21 his parents were tragically killed in a car accident. Afterwards, Tony inherited Stark Industries, an unparalleled mega-conglomerate that mostly manufactured weapons for the United States military. One of his first projects as the new CEO was to purchase the manufacturer who designed his parents car and have the faulty brake system, which was seemingly the cause of their deaths, redesigned in order to prevent any further incidents, thus saving lives.
• He is into renewable energy. Every suit has a self-contained environment, assorted onboard weapons systems, enhanced strength, flight, and various communications arrays and sensors (such as radar and radio). Furthermore, they typically have multiple power sources including a secondary solar energy collection function in the event that conventional recharging methods are unavailable. (just in case you guys over at Greenpeace looking for an advocate)
• Iron Man and makes narcissism pretty interesting.
• Uhmmm…He has this inevitable sense of humor. (and those one-liners.)
• He Makes physicists and engineers cool and chick magnet (better than those guys from TBBT)
• The sole avenger who declared war against The Hulk. I mean check out World War Hulk #1.
• He was not only a founding member but probably the most vocal and proactive towards forming and maintaining the team. Several times he did the job of approaching current or new members to talk with them, etc basically what Cap did on the start of New Avengers
• Sure, but he’s the guy who has the best pragmatic mind to sense & counter threats. Adding to his scientific mind, through his business sense he knows how to face the opposition with unconventional strategies. He’s the one who can hack back SHIELD if SHIELD ever wants to hack the Avengers system.
• Uhmm, creating and having J.A.R.V.I.S.? I think that would be valid (cool) enough
• Tony Stark’s superpower is not money, it’s engineering (and physics)
I watched Iron Man 1 and 2 and recently, the Avengers and I shamelessly admit that I felt like a kid again watching Tony Stark fly across the devastated New York City by just boosting kets thru his palms. And Iron Man made me watched a movie as a movie goer, not a film critic, Special effects Nazi that I used to be. I forgot to be technical while watching Iron Man fights those aliens. Can’t wait for iron man 3 (if there is).
(disclaimer : this is just a post by an Iron Man fanboy)
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Doodle it up :D [Part 3]
Inspired by series of posts by Teacher Mots, I scanned my HD for old drawings and was able to play with it using Photoshop. Creating one is quite hard, and I must say you’ll need some patience on this.
Tingin ko magiging series ko na rin ‘to since I discovered a handful of doodles that can play with. It’s like giving them second life. Nice
Thanks Teacher Mots, Magical Game Time, Zac Gorman for those awesome gif please do check out those awesome sites.
btw, this artwork inspired by a short story, you may read it here.
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
SA LOOB NG LIMANG KABANATA
I.
“Anak ng…”
Pasigaw ng kanyang amo, dinugtungan pa ng mura. Hindi man maintindihan ngunit bigla syang nakaramdam ng sakit. Siya’y napatahimik, napayuko at nagtago sa ilalim ng bangko.
Masama nanaman ang timpla ng amo. Gusto man niyang kulitin ngunit napangunahan siya ng takot dahil tadyak ang kanyang inabot nung minsan niya itong tabihan.Napapansin niya madalas ito umuwi nang nakasimangot, malalim ang iniisip at di kumikibo. Nakakalimutan siyang pakainin,minsan isang beses sa isang lingo, minsan dalawang magkasunod na araw, mas masaklap pag buong linggo. Kahit tinik ng paborito niyang GALUNGGONG, wala.
Sisitahin lang siya pag may kinakain itong KULISAP. Di niya alam kung ano ang gagawin sa amo. Pero tila mas malakas ang hinaing ng kanyang sikmura.
Gustung-gusto niya abutin ang paanan ng amo at makipaglaro ngunit mahigpit ang makapal na kadena sa kanyang leeg. Mabigat noong una ngunit wala siyang magagawa, tingin niya ito na ang kanyang kapalaran. Ang malayo sa ina’t mga kapatid, lumaki sa isang bahay na iisang tao lang ang kasama, na nakatali lang sa isang tabi sa labas ng bahay, tanaw tanaw ang bakanteng lote sa kanilang tapat. BInabantayang tutubo muli ang mga damo. Binabantayan kung kalian ito matutyo at tuluyang mamamatay. Nag aantay na balang araw ay makapaglaro doon kasama ang amo.
Kahit kailan, di niya naisip na magalit sa tuwing tatadyakan siya ng amo, bagkus, iwawagayway ang maikling buntot at makulit na tatalon talon, muling aasa kung makikipaglaro ang amo o masakit na sipa ang igaganti nito.
II.
Muli niyang napagbuntungan ng galit ang alaga.
Sasabog na ang kanyang utak sa dami ng iniisip, puputok naman ang puso sa mga inaalala.
Hindi siya ganoon dati, ngunit may nangyari.
Isang araw,tanghaling tapat, sa SILID-AKLATAN, seryosong binabasa ang PANITIKANg di maintindihan. Napalinga ng kaunti at hindi inaasahang makita ang taong minsan niyang minahal, ang taong pilit niyang binaon sa limot.
Ang babaeng unang nagpatibok ng kanyang puso. Ang una ring babaeng wumasak dito.
Si Sam, ang pag ibig na dating nakatira sa tapat ng kanyang bahay.
Biglang nagbalik ang lahat sa kanyang ala-ala. Ang pagpapakilala at pagbigay ng ulam sa bagong kapitbahay, ang malakas na tahol ng buntis na aso nito, ang pagpaunlak na pumasok sa bahay nito. Pinuri ang LARAWANg nakasabit sa sala, biglang bumilis ang pag uusap ng kanilang mga mata. Nahantong sa mainit na halik. Sa edad na bente singko, mahirap ito maproseso, lalo na kung ito ang unang pagkakataon. Nasa kama na siya ng ibang tao nagkamalay, walang saplot at nakangiti. Tinititigan ang natutulog na si Sam, tulad niya, nakangiti.
Naging masaya ang kapaligiran tila pinagpupunyagi ang kanyang unang halik. Ang dating matamlay na buhay ay nagkaroon na ng kulay.
Lumipas ang mga araw at dumating ang kanyang kinatatakutan. Kailangang mag alsa balutan ang babaeng nakatira sa tapat ng kanyang bahay. Bali-balita na pinirata siya ng isang KAGAWARAN at hindi niya ito matanggihan. Kasabay ng mga tahol ng aso sa tapat ang pag iyak ng kanyang puso.
Ilang sandali pa, may kumatok sa kanyang pinto. Si Sam na may kargang maliit na tuta, nanginginig at nakapikit. “Para sa’yo, paki alagaan mo ha.” Nanganak daw ang kanyang aso, at di niya masasama sa paglilipat bahay ang pitong tuta. Planong iwan na lamang ang ilan at magpapaalam.
Ang kapitbahay ay tuluyan nang lumisan, wala na siyang balita simula noon.
Inalagaan ang tuta. Pinapakain, pinapaliguan at tinatali sa isang tabi.
Lumipas ang mga taon at lumaki na ang aso. Nabuwal na mga pader sa paligid ng napabayaang bahay. Nabulok na ang bubong nito at nagkaroon na ng mga damong ligaw sa paligid. Namamatay sa pagdating ng tag tuyot at mabubuhay muli pagdating ng tag-ulan. Ngunit ang kanyang puso ay matagal nang patay, alam niyang hindi na muli titibok kalian man.
Ngunit siya’y nagkamali.
III.
Maraming HINUHA ang nabuo.
Na hindi siya ang kanyang amo, kundi nasaniban ng isang MALIGNO?
Na may problema sa trabaho o may iniindang sakit.
Dilema na hindi siya makapagtanong sa amo gamit ang pagkahol .
Doon niya naramdaman na isa lang siyang aso. Naisapuso na niya ang kanyang kapalaran : nagkamulat siyang nakatali sa labas ng bahay, magiging taga bantay lang habambuhay. Babatiin ang paparating na amo, ‘di siya kikibuin, at mag aantay na papakainin. Mag aantay na siya papakawalan at sasamahang maglaro sa DAMUHANg kakatubo lang matapos ang ilang buwang tag-ulan.
IV.
Ilang bahay ang pagitan mula sa kinatatayuan, naririnig na niya ang kakaibang tahol ng kanyang aso. May halong lungkot at pagkabalisa. Naramdaman nito bigla ang pagsusumamo na maabot ang kung anu-man.
Di nagtagal ay nakaramdam ito ng kung anung sakit sa puso, tila may gusto kumawala, sumisigaw at tinatalo ang tahol ng kanyang aso. Di niya napansin na nakatayo na siya sa harap ng nakakandadong tarangkahan
V.
Biglang bumukas ang tarangkahan at iniluwa ang kanyang amo, naluluha siyang nilapitan at tinanggal ang kadena sa kanyang leeg.
Walang mapaglagyan ang kanyang tuwa, napatalon, napatahol at napawagayway ng buntot sa ligaya. ‘Di niya inaasahang may darating BAYANI sa araw na iyon. Bigla itong napatigil nang mapansing nakatingin lang ang amo sa kanya, nangingilid ang luha sa mga mata, tila bato, di natitinag sa kanyang pwesto.
Tinahulan niya ito at nagulat nga ito. Pinunasan ang mga luha at binuksan ang tarangkahan, tumakbo palabas ang aso, dumiretso sa damuhang matagal na niyang inaasam na matapakan. Sinundan ito ni Dante, umupo sa damuhan at pinagmasdan ang mga SARANGGOLAng lumilipad sa kulay kahel na kalangitan, Malaya mang nakakalipad, ngunit nakatali parin sa kung saan.
Tinabihan ni Tagpi ang amo.
——WAKAS—–
Ang Maikling Kwentong ito ay ang aking lahok para sa “Bagsik ng Panitik” ng Damuhan.
AERODYNAMICS
Mainit ngayon pero mayroong lugar sa Bulacan na laging mahangin. Nakakafrustrate tuloy doon lumipat at doon na tumira. Minsan, naiingit ako sa nanay ko dahil marunong siya sumipol, nagtatawag ng hangin pag siya’y naiinitan, at sa di maipaliwanag na dahilan, darating ang malamig na bugso ng hangin, panandaliang pinapawi ang init at at napapangiti ang mga daanan nito.
Salamat sa hangin, di man nakikita ng lahat, pinapaaalahanan nito ang tao na tumigil sandali at huminga
salamat muli kina Abby at Val 2.0 sa tulong nila sa project na ito
CRANE LOVE PROJECT : the story and inspiration
Got inspired with some beautiful digital artworks of Aquarius Frali. His interesting style of visual story telling caught my attention.
Aquarius Frali is so lucky to have some friends that understands his unique style and pose in front of his camera. I tried to do some with my friend but it is awkward explaining what your digital artwork supposed to look like to your subject.
Well, here’s my first attempt entitled “Crane Love Project”. Thanks Abby for helping me out on this one Not Bad
This project was inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki
According to Wikipedia, Sadako Sasaki was a Japanese girl who was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945, near her home by Misasa Bridge in Hiroshima, Japan. Sadako is remembered through the story of attempting to fold a thousand origami cranes before her death, and is to this day a symbol of innocent victims of war.
Sadako was at home when the explosion occurred, about one mile from Ground Zero, she was blown out of the window and her mother ran out to find a child, she suspected she may be dead but she found her two year old daughter alive. In November 1954, Sadako developed swellings on her neck and behind her ears. In January 1955, purple spots had formed on her legs. Subsequently, she was diagnosed with leukemia (her mother referred to it as “an atom bomb disease”). She was hospitalized on February 21, 1955, and given, at the most, a year to live.
Several years after the atomic bomb, an increase in leukemia was observed especially among children. By the early 1950s it was clear that the leukemia was caused by radiation exposure.
On August 3, 1955, Sadako’s best friend Chizuko Hamamoto came to the hospital to visit, and cut a golden piece of paper into a square to fold it into a paper crane, in reference to the ancient Japanese story that promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the Gods. A popular version of the story is that Sadako fell short of her goal of folding 1,000 cranes, having folded only 644 before her death, and that her friends completed the 1,000 and buried them all with her.
Though she had plenty of free time during her days in the hospital to fold the cranes, she lacked paper. She would use medicine wrappings and whatever else she could scrounge up. This included going to other patients’ rooms to ask to use the paper from their get-well presents. Chizuko would bring paper from school for Sadako to use.
During her time in the hospital her condition progressively worsened. Around mid-October her left leg became swollen and turned purple. After her family urged her to eat something, Sadako requested tea on rice and remarked “It’s good.” Those were her last words. With her family around her, Sadako died on the morning of October 25, 1955 at the age of 12.
So again, thanks Aquarius Frali for the inspiration and Abby for being patient
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Vinz Louie Strikes Again [1]
Just got home from work.
Tired.
Excited to catch some sleep when I noticed something written on my workdesk.
I don’t know if I’ll get mad that there’s some random “graffiti” on my desk or be glad to see my youngest brother’s handwriting. I must admit, his handwriting improved a lot compared the last time I saw him write his assignments. At the age of five, I think it is quite an achievement.
Beside it is his medal. I just realized that today is his graduation day (or according to his teacher Girlie : “Moving Up Ceremony”). what a nice surprise from a 5 year old naughty kid. Another achiever like his older brother Larry, who passed the board exam for Mechanical Engineers. Dalawa na ang Engineer Nool. hehe.
Now I wonder kung ano ang magiging propesyon ni louie in the future? hmmm
I also wonder kung paano matatanggal ‘to? Red permanent marker pa naman gamit nya dito T.T
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Scenarios Inc [19] : Nerd Herd Part 1 : Zombies, Aliens and Beer!
Nope. not about the band HelloGoodbye, just play on words.
I got frustrated with special features on Philippine TV these days. dont get me wrong, they’re informative, yes but do we have to tackle the same topic a hundred times? Yes, I do watch (and love) our documentaries, but do we need to witness poverty again and again?
Thank God there’s cable (well, torrent…) again, cable.
it made a wide and different array of interesting shows to people (mostly nerds and geeks) like these shows I’ve been watching these past few days, informative yet entertaining.
Zombies: A Living History | History Channel
Despite of credibility issues caused by conspiracy theory themed shows, History Channel won’t stop producing shows that entertains ideas from the pop culture. From their past series like Nostradamus Effect Season 1 and 2, Ancient Aliens season 1 and 2 and their disturbing Life after People series, they’re always successful in creating shows for the geeks and conspiracy theorists (like me)
True enough, they created a documentary chronicling the history of zombies. from being part of ancient legends all over the world up to their current representation in the movies. I like how they got these resource speakers who are zombie apocalypse experts on their own way.
Interesting perspective on general emergency preparedness with surprising incite from government officials on Zombies. Worth it to see some of the genre’s authors like Maberry and Brooks!
Also, what made it more interesting/fun to watch is the “How to Fight a Zombie” segment by Roger Ma
Man, he can do it with everything, from Katana sword to crowbar to an ordinary snowplow…oh by the way, he also presented a hand to hand combat wit a zombie, seems legit
I must say, I witnessed one of the most well-rounded documentaries on zombies. I really appreciated how far back the History Channel went to try and find the origins of the zombie story. The production value was as superb as the research, recreations and zombie actors. And it somehow reminds me of Simon Pegg and Shaun of the Dead
When Aliens Attack | National Geographic
Surprised that National Geographic is finally producing shows about the extra terrestrial and even declared an alien invasion month for their specials about ETs. NGC already have this reputation of producing clear and well researched specials so I must say, they can go with the trend without anything at stake
When Aliens Attack starts with a question “What if an extra-terrestrial force attacked Earth?” then followed by series of never ending thoughts like “What might that look like and how will the people of Earth respond?” NGC Consulted a cast of world-renowned scientists and survival experts and defense experts
This two-hour special, Alien Invasion explors this frightening scenario. Experts reveal what could motivate alien invaders to attack Earth, and speculate on how the attack might play out — the strategy alien invaders might use and the most effective ways for humans to respond. Well turn to science and history to figure out what works. Well show how humanity can survive this
If we’re all geared up for a zombie apocalypse, why not prepare for another kind? You may get a lot of ideas from this NGC special, from communicating to aliens with mathematics up to mobilizing ticking bomb out of diseased infected people.
its not that i believe into aliens but I am sort of fascinated on our ideas if they were real.
from History Channel and National geographic, lets jump to…
How Beer Save the World | Discovery Channel
This show traces the important role that beer has played in human history from the probable origins of the first beer at the dawn of history to the development of a special beer for use in zero gravity space missions.
I suspect some of the claims made in this show exaggerate the importance of beer. Was barley made exclusively for beer and not for bread? I do not know, but it seems a bit odd. Even the theory of how beer was accidentally discovered relies heavily on speculation.
But overall, it is pretty decent with real experts explaining things about beer’s history that are not well known. it is fun to watch and entertain the fact that without beer, Pyramid would be impossible, that refrigeration wouldn’t be invented and we will not know what an ice cream is. Some claims are little bit exaggerated but still, it entertain a nerd like me Did it “save” the world? I do not know. I mean, sure, beer was safer to drink than bacteria-filled water… but clearly other societies thrived besides the Europeans. The world was not “saved”.
so there you go geeks. cheers! here’s to zombie, alien or whatever apocalypse we’re anticipating’
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Backlogged T.T
Yes! summer is here!
it means, no more classes. Saturdays are mine again. Don’t get me wrong. Taking masters is fun but i miss hanging out here in my pad, sketching, writing and waiting for my pals to drop by.
Oh well. I have so many things to tell you but still can’t write about them because I have to wait till next week (and because of this Stupid connection. thanks a lot Smart bro or should i say, Dumb bro!)
Several new addition to my growing library like this one ”The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need” Graphic Novel by Daniel Pink and TOKYOPOP’s Rob Ten Pas which I finished reading, before buying.
MV Fuji Maru Experience as part of the press during the 38th SSEAYP Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program from Japan.
Hullabaloos while doing my thesis on Cross Cultural Communication entitled “Communication patterns of the Relocated Urban Poor Students and
San Jose del Monte Bulacan students and faculty and how these
affect the students’ academic performances.” (isa lang masasabi ko..nakakagigil XD)
Our documentary about the impending water scarcity in Metro manila by 2015 entitled “DALOY”, it took group almost 2 sems (and our jobs) to finish this thing. Pero worth naman. CMMA here we come!
Surprise visit sa dating office. Nice to see my research colleagues again. well, nasurprise din ako to see some of my artworks framed and hanging in a well lit gallery. those artworks are for the Anti Drug Courier campaign of Philippine Information Agency and PDEA. the exhibit started Feb 1, PIA’s 25th anniversary. PNOY was there (and grace Lee too hehe) to grace the event. Those artworks and some infographics I created for the campaign are included on the entry sent by the company to the 47th Anvil Awards (Oscars of Public relations). And yes, we won a Merit Award for the category – Public Relations Program on a Sustained Basis. Sayang, walang photo op with the trophy.
Also they gave me a copy of the published 113th Philippine Independence day Commemorative book which I worked and billed as a researcher. Second time my name was published in a book
countdowns. (must have new dslr by then)ehem ehem…
Sessions with Abby and Val 2.0, my second attempt to incorporate graphics to my shots, it;s been a while since the last time i tried the approach i used in PUP Photohike Doodle project, still can’t upload albums in my facebook due to incompetent internet connections, again thanks Smartbro. para kang cinderella, May curfew XD So that’s for now guys.
Seminar on Global Communication Trends in the Age of ICT
Take a look on the successful seminar hosted by GS MC students last March 10, 2012 happened at Communication Foundation for Asia.
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Luis Vicente T. Villanueva
IT and Telco Professional; Head Business, Broadband Business Group Business
Globe Telecom
Topic: Global Communication Trends in the Age of Information Technology
Police Chief Inspector Felizardo S. Eubra Jr.
CIDG
Topic: Laws on Information and Communication Technology – Cybercrimes
Video 3 : Seminar Global Communication Trends in the Age of ICT
Take a look on the successful seminar hosted by GS MC students last March 10, 2012 happened at Communication Foundation for Asia.
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Luis Vicente T. Villanueva IT and Telco Professional; Head Business, Broadband Business Group Business
Globe Telecom
Topic: Global Communication Trends in the Age of Information Technology
Police Chief Inspector Felizardo S. Eubra Jr. CIDG
Topic: Laws on Information and Communication Technology – Cybercrimes
the RXTMR experience (12 years and counting…) : story behind my first VLOG
(Beware: Long Post )
I am proud to say that I’m a rusher for almost 12 years.
2nd year highschool nung una ko sila napakinggan, I’m scanning the radio nung napahinto ako sa KC FM (ngayon ay iFM) dahil kasalukuyang tinutugtug ang kantang Scream by WYRD. matapos ang kanta, may dalawang DJ na nagsimulang magkwentuhan. Umaga noon at gumagawa ng assignment para sa aking klase sa hapon pero di ako makaconcentrate dahil sa Top 10 nila (Rush Hour Top ten) Nahawa ako sa kanilang tawa at napatango sa kanilang mga komento. English man ang medium, mas naiinitindihan ko sila kesa sa ibang tagalog FM station, hindi dahil sa jokes, kundi may laman at mas may puso (at sense) ang kanilang mga sinasabi. Sina Chico and Delle and uanng DJ na nakilala ko ng lubusan sa radyo.
Simula noon, nagbago na aking umaga. listening to their segments like “He says, She Says” and “Like a Virgin” up to “GMIX” segment where they features remixes by Vince G made me more hooked to to these two. kakafrustate nga lang because I can’t join the topic dahil de pager pa nun, si itay lang ang may pocketbell, at malayo ang landline sa bahay, effort para sa isang 2nd year high student na nakatira sa isang payak na pook sa isang sulok ng Bulakan (play dramatic music here.)
Highschool Graduation when I got my first phone, Alcatel man pero oks narin, makakasali narin ako sa topic ng Rush Hour. since then lagi akong nakapako sa malaki naming stereo pag magsesend ako ng entry sa kanila, I still remembers yung unang entry ko na nabasa sa radyo, quite ironic nga lang na di ko matandaan ang topic na nasalihan ko
My first entry goes: “my girlfriend (ex now) went abroad without saying goodbye, I later learned from her friends that she don’t want to tell me that she’s sick and have to go abroad for medication. She rather be alone than struggle seeing me frustrated, can’t go with her and share the pain., so emo right, but that was also the first time I disclosed something personal to another person, and it was aired on national radio. Chico and Delle sympathized and gave advices. They become my on-air therapist and comfort.
from highschool to college, from KC FM back to Monster Radio RX 93.1, from that forgotten codename to RENdenzer to Ureiqn to Amherst Ureiqn, di ko nmalayan na almost 12 years na pala ako nakikitawa sa dalawa (minsan tatlo pag kasama si Brad Turvey), ‘di ko masasabi na silent rusher ako, di ko rin masasabi na active na active, pero lagi silang nasa background ng araw araw kong byahe tuwing umaga.
Then twitter was invented. then podcasts made RXTMR playback possible and more accessible. Time changed but Chico and Delle are still the same. They touched many lives here and abroad and it is simply amazing (smart? )
then this awesome moment when I practically converted a college friend to a rusher. nageedit kami ng isang AVp for his event when i played a rxtmr podcast. nacurios siya sa tawa ni Chico, simula noon, naging rusher na sya, he is in Dubai now but he still manage to enjoy TMR thru podcasts. (thanks BlueRitz and Mommy Gubster)
Then came the RXTMR Book. I brought one as a christmas gift for myself and since then I’ve been wondering paano mapipirmahan ang copy ko, I planned to attend the book launch sa Glorrieta pero may klase sa masteral. At thesis subject pa. sorry chico and delle but I know you’ll understand. Two more booksigning happend and still cant attend and have my book signed. Pero thank God nung natapat ang book signing sa National Holiday, walang pasok sa Graduate School pero sa MOA, from north to south, effort to, pero sa tingin ko ito ang una at huling pagkakataon ko na makita ang mga kaibigan ko sa radio for almost 12 awesome years so I decided to go.
nakangiti akong bumibyahe pauwi from work, may binabalak akong gawin, well I promised Niel (converted rusher) a signed rxtmr book. but I keep disappointing him sa skype pag nalalaman niya na di ako nakakapunta sa booksigning, well I have to make bawi bigtime (kumukonyo na ako like Chico haha)
Excited, I packed my bag night before and charged my videocamera. pero may lagnat at sipon na ako pagkagising, I even tweeted Delle and Chico but got motivated by Chico’s “aww…”, Gino’s “Oh no” and Delle’s blackmail remark, “sige ka, huli na ‘to” haha.
so there, I left home around 8AM and reached MOA by 12Noon, naexpect ko na ang mahabbang pila sa labas ng NBS two and a half hour before the actual book signing. I was able to “endure” the long line, thanks sa mga katabing random strangers na pinaguusapan sina Chico and Delle, cant stop to eavesdrop but I learned that they are silent rushers, but they talk things about Chico and Delle na parang close sila sa CND, it made me smile. then there’s a group na maingay sa harap ng bookstore, di sila nakapila but their black shirts said it all. THE Rushers. sila yung mga stakeholders ng show, mga active to tweet entries para talaga silang celebrities, I am amazed that finally seen faces behind those famous codenames like Butterbaby, JRhyan and others (well, ilang beses ko na nakakasakay sa ortigas si Oscar delaho nung nagwowork pa ako sa callcenter, not a stakler haha, just to be clear)
mga 3:40 na nung napasok ko ang NBS at napaupo. yes, malapit na ako sa tagumpay este kina Chico and Delle. They joked and we laughed, that moment was so magical as mesmerizing (ok mejo creepy na) pero, I mean after 12 years di ba?
so yun, i gave the book to their assistant para mapila sa pipirmahan then Got surprised when Delle saw my codename on the book that she’s supposed to sign, she grabbed the mic and ask the audience, “Oh my God, is Amherst Ureiqn here?” , I raised my hand and claimed the glory, “so Ikaw pala yun, nice meeting you” Chico and Delle said. “dati active ka lang sa twitter, but now, nice meeting you ulit” Delle added. and the rushers begins to shout my name, hehe, some mispronounced it as urine but Delle and Chico corrected them, we laughed. my codename got the attention of the crowd for seconds I almost burst into tears when I talked to them and asked them a favor. one of my happiest moment this year muntikan na ako mag nosebleed sa pagkastarstruck ko hehe
anyway, I must accomplish my other mission, habang nanginginig ang boses ko, i called their attention and asked them a favor. after some takes, (thanks for the patience Chico and delle), I got my books signed and a special gift for my pal abroad.
Chico and Delle while doing our Video Greet for Niel
I went home smiling and excited to upload the video I created for Niel. Sunday came and able to stumble upon the book signing photos, found mine and upload them on my facebook wall. nagsimula nang magtanong si Niel kung nabilhan ko sya ng kopya at napapirmahan, Di ako nagreply, I waited for him to go online thru skype.I gave him a link and said “to answer your question, please watch this.”, he went to the link and sarcastically said:”so gumawa ka pa talaga ng video?” (kaibigang tunay haha), then follewd by “antrapik parin sa pinas” (pertaining to the traffic shown on video) , then silence. “panuorin mo hanggang dulo, there’s a suprise”, i said. “o sige na nga, wait”…then we disconnected. my net connection sucks big time.
Thank God, he appreciated the video, it’s your birthday, and you deserve it.
“Matagal na tayo magkaibigan, di mo prain alam spelling ng pangalan ko.hmp.” (referring to the subtitles)
Sorry Niel, it’s NEIL pala no? pasensya na dyslexic ang kaibigan mo,
so there you go, thanks for CND for almost 12 years (and counting) of friendship and making this video possible. thanks Rushers for making that day one of a kind and to CherrytheGreat for the pics, i love it )
(sidenote: thanks Delle for appreciating the video and Chico for featuring it to your famous blog. Thank you to Silent and Active rushers who watched, commented and shared the video. SuperUltraMegaMagnaSumaThankYou! Cheers to a show that binds people across the globe through laughter and lot of Good Vibes. Long Live RXTMR
Amherst Ureign's Video About His Journey To The MOA Book Signing
Omigosh, I really don’t know what to say. This video really got me all wistful. It’s touching on so many levels. There’s the fact that he’s been listening for so long after all these years, through the good and the bad, and the fact that he went through so much trouble traveling from so far for a few seconds with us, to have his book signed.
For my Nerd :D
remember when you told me your favorite dream?
well here it is. finally colored and framed. this is for you dear
advance happy Vday see you tomorrow
Si Daniel sa tatlong buntunghininga
Bigla kang nagising. Naalimpungatan at nainis. Dal’wang oras ang ginugol mo para mapagod ang mga mata upang ika’y makatulog. Pilit mong binura ang isang linggong pag-ibig na dahilan ng iyong pagkahapo. Pinilit ang sariling hindi magisip sa kung anumang bagay na nagpapaalala sa kanya. Muli, bigla kang nainis sa lahat ng pangyayari. Dagdag problema pa tuloy kung paano ka muli makakatulog.
Umaandar ang oras at tangi mo lang magagawa ay ang maging tulala sa mga susunod na minuto. Muli mo siyang maalala, ang ngiti sa kanyang mga labi, mga panahong siya’y nahagkan at mga pagkakataong gumaan ang iyong pakiramdam sa bawat pagtagpo ng inyong mga mata. Biglang sumakit ang iyong ulo, mahirap makalimutan ang taong minsan naging dahilan ng iyong paghinga.
Madilim sa loob ng iyong kwartong napapalibutan ng kanyang mga alaala, ang mga litrato ninyong dalawa, nakangiti sa kawalan. Mga kabibeng iyong inipon sa isang bote para makuha ang matamis niyang oo Ang mabangong suklay na lagi niyang gamit. At ang librong una mong binili para sabay niyong basahin, para kayo’y makatulog at sabay ring managinip.
Malamig, nakakabingi ang malakas na patak ng ulan sa bubungan ng iyong kwarto. Tila inaagaw ang iyong atensyon sa puso mong kanina pa humihiyaw. Pero dahil malapit sa tainga ang iyong puso, naiintindihan mo ang galit na kanina pa nito binubulyaw sa iyo. Tinatanong ka niya kung bakit kailangan humantong ng ganito. Wala kang maisagot at di mo alam kung bakit.
Tumila na ang ulan at ang puso mo’y biglang tumahimik. Ang buwan ay unti unting nagbabalik sa kalangitan at dinidiligan ng liwanag ang iyong madilim na kwarto. Malamig parin sa paligid pero di ka naghanap ng kumot, andun ka parin, tulala pero nakangiti, bigla kang nakaramdam ng yakap, kumalma ka ng tuluyan at muling nakita ang kanyang maaliwalas na mukha. Sinalo muli ng iyong kama ang iyong pagod na katawan, tulirong isipan at paos na puso. Idinilat mo muli ang namumugtong mga mata at tinanaw ang buwan sa bintana. Andun siya sa kalangitan, naglalaro malapit sa buwan at hindi na sa iyong isipan.
Kahit malayo, ramdam mong nagtagpo ang inyong mga mata, nagpalitan ng ngiti at tuluyan nang namaalan sa isa’t isa. Sa isang kisap mata’y siya’y biglang naglaho, pero di ka nalungkot dahil alam mong siya’y nakatago kung saan sa iyong puso. Ang mga alaala’y naibaon mo na iyong kamalayan. Tuluyan mo nang isinara ang iyong mga mata, pero hindi ang puso. Mahal mo parin ang babaeng naglalaro sa liwanag ng buwan.
Puyat at nangungulila.
Nililibang ang sarili upang makalimutan ang nakaraan. Nagpapawis ang paligid dahil init ng katanghalian ngunit wala kang pakialam, gusto mo ng umuwi at tuluyang managinip at lisanin ang reyalidad. Paminsan minsan ay napupukaw ng iilan ang iyong pansin. Gintong pagkakataon. Ikaw lang ang nakakaalam ng sakit ng iyong nararamdaman at ng mga mumunting pangarap ang iyong kinasasabikan.
Binibilang mo ang bawat liko ng bus ng iyong sinasakyan. Nagagalit sa bawat hinto at nangingiti sa bawat pagkaripas nito. Sabik na sabik ka na sa iyong kama upang sa panaginip ay muli syang makasama.
Muling huminto ang bus sa ika dalawampu’t pitong pagkakataon. Tumagal ito ng ilang minuto. Sumakay ang iilan at bumaba ang karamihan, nasa bandang Cubao ka na pala nang di mo namamlayan.
Umandar muli ang bus. Balik sa pagkaripas ang iyong pananabik, gayun din ang bus na iyong lulan.
Maya’t maya’y may nangalabit sa iyo, sabay abot ng sobre ng isang dalaga, ika’y nginitian at umalis. Biglang nakabalik ka sa reyalidad, naramdaman mo ang init ng araw at nagpapawis na kapaligiran. Sinundan mo ng tingin ang dalagang nag-aabot ng sobre sa mga pasahero, tulad mo, lahat sila’y may kanya kanyang katanungan sa kanilang isipan.
Tinahak ng dalaga ang maugang daan papunta sa harapan ng bus. Humarap sa inyong lahat at nagsimulang mangaral. Tangan man niya ang kanyang bibliya, di parin siya ligtas sa mga mapanuring mga mata. Kasama niya ang lakas ng loob sa pagkakataong iyon, taas noo siyang nagsalita kahit alam niyang walang gustong makinig sa kanya, na hindi siya maiintindihan ng karamihan dahil sa ingay ng syudad.
Natagpuan mo ang iyong sarili na binabasa ang bawat buka ng kanyang mga labi. Di ka nakikinig kundi namamangha. Tinitigan mo ang sobre saglit at di nag atubiling isilid ang iyong sukli. Alam mo na ang kanyang pakay ngunit di mo alam kung totoo o hindi.
Naglalakad sa gitna ng mapanghusga at walang pakialam na mga pasahero, isa-isang kinuha ang mga sobre, umaasang may laman ang mga ito. Huli ka niyang pinuntahan, inabot mo ang sobre at isang ngiti, sinuklian ka niya ng ngiti at bigla ka nyang tinabihan. Inisa isa niyang buksan ang mga sobre at inipon ang mga barya sa isang supot. Alam niyang nakatuon ang pansin mo sa kanya, tinitigan ka niya at nginitian muli. May sinasabi siya, ngunit di mo maintindihan dahil sa ingay ng paligid. Natigilan siya , tumayo at bumaba ng sasakyan.
Gusto mong magtanong pero di mo nagawa. Nanghinayang ka kung bakit di mo nabasa ang kanyang labi nang sinubukan ka niyang kausapin. Sa sandali mo syang nakatabi. Alam mo siya’y isang desenteng dalaga, malinis at wagas sa kanyang hangarin. Ngunit di ka parin sigurado, kung nagtanong ka lamang.
Umandar muli ang bus at nawala unti unti sa iyong paningin ang dalagang iyon, malayo na ang iyong narating, ngunit nasa dalaga parin ang iyong isipan. Nakalimutan mo na ang iyong pananabik makauwi. Nakalimutan mo na may pangarap kang kanina mo pa inaasam-asam. Nasa dalagang iyon umiikot ngayon ang iyong isipian. Alam mong panandalian lang ngunit ano kaya kung nagtanong ka lamang?
Makalipas ang apat na taon, pinilit kitang limutin ngunit sa panaginip parin tayo nagtatagpo, ika’y nakangiti, nangungusap ang mga mata at tila nagbabantay.
Hapo na ang puso, sumuko narin ang aking isipan.
Sa tingin ko, hahayaan na lamang kita.
Namili ako, matulog na iniisip ang trabaho o matulog nang nanabik na muli kang makita. Naawa ako sa aking sarili at pinili ang una. Pipikit lamang, nakahiga sa kadiliman, mapahinga lang ang katawan.
Apat na taon at ika’y nakalimutan. Ako’y nakakahinga ng maluwag pero tila may kulang. Matagal tagal ko na ring magbantay, mangamba bago matulog. Minahal ko na ang dilim at alam kong komportable nang makakapahinga ang aking katawan at gigising kinabukasan ng may lakas.
Akala ko nailigaw na kita sa aking isipan matapos ang apat na taon.
Minsa’y nahimlay ako at unti unting binalot ng kadiliman at lamig. Hinele nito ang hapong katawan. Ako’y napangiti sa aking nararamdaman nang biglang nagliwanag at natagpuan ang sarili sa gitna ng malawak na kagubatan.
Bigla ako nakarinig ng pamilyar na boses.
Ang iyong boses na huli kong narinig apat na taon nang nakakaraan. Alam kong ika’y aking nakalimutan ngunit bigla akong nagulat nang nagsimula akong maglakad, sumusunod sa dikta ng aking puso na ika’y hanapin.
Manipis ang hangin at madulas ang mga makikitid na daan, madamo ang kapaligiran at tila maraming nagmamasid, ngunit di ito ininda ng aking katawan, mahanap ka lamang.
Unti-unting nawala ang iyong boses ngunit unti-unti rin akong bumabalik sa aking katinuan. Natagpuan na lamang ang sarili na nawawala sa gitna ng kagubatan, gulong-gulo ang isipan at pagod ang katawan.
Kulang ang apat na taon upang ika’y kalimutan
Scenarios Inc. [18] : The Bourne Legacy Trailer
After the traffic, the hype, and not to mention special coverage of 24 Oras, I think we deserve to see how their production here in the country turned out.
Being the fourth installment of the Bourne Film Series, The BOURNE LEGACY is an upcoming 2012 film based on the Jason Bourne Novels of Robert Ludlum and Eric Van Lustbader.
Yep the trailer is out and i think this is not fan made, (still having some doubts) but still, it’s frustrating that there’s still no sign of Manila. I think they’re reserving it for the main trailer. Oh well. I’m excited to see the Rachel Weisz clinging on a spinning jeepney like what some production peeps are saying.
(btw. their production took place in Sta Mesa last Saturday, kaya yun walang klase another things, thanks to Sir Anton of PusangKalye.net for the awesome find. I literally jumped when I saw this. )
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless 
Scenarios Inc [17] : Single, Single NEVER Double
(mga) Rason kung bakit ka pa single. hehe
Ang tamaan, tumakbo sa malapit na ospital o tawag na kay Dr. Love ng DZMM Salamat Hana Banana for this awesome find
Declare [14] : Our February Playlist
Yikes! Feb is here. Means we have to deal with the same old love songs all over again. Well, we must admit, some of those songs built some relationships, some songs made those existing stronger.
Me too, I caught myself sharing earpiece with a girl, singing our hearts out while we’re on our way to her province. Though it was my brother’s player, I am surprised that there’s so many (love) songs in it knowing he’s into metal. More surprisingly that my girl and I whole-heatedly can sing those word by word. Indeed, it made our journey something to cherish.
Three years passed and I’m still planning to do the same thing but this time, I will not borrow songs from my brother anymore. (thanks for having your player that time but I really hate metal. sorry bro. no offense hehe. )
I want to spice up the trip, I made a completely new playlist for her. I am confident that we’re into the same genre, hope she’ll like these songs
30. BABY IT’S FACT by Hellogoodbye
(album : Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!)
Just in case their wondering
They’ve got us pinned terribly
They don’t believe our love is real
Cause they don’t know how real love feels
You should know it’s true
Just now, the part about my love for you
29. SAN FRANCISCO by The Weepies
(album : iTunes Live EP)
28. FAST CAR version by Kina Grannis & Boyce Avenue
(album : iTunes Live EP)
I remember we were driving driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
27. DEEP INSIDE OF YOU by Third Eye Blind
(album : Third Eye Blind)
I’d know what to do if I just knew what’s coming
I would change myself if I could
I’d walk with my people if I could find them
And I’d say that I’m sorry to you
I’m sorry to you
26. OBVIOUS by Westlife
(album : Turnaround)
I’ve made it obvious
Done everything but sing it
(I’ve crushed on you so long, but on and on you get me wrong)
I’m not so good with words
And since you never notice
The way that we belong
I’ll say it in a love song
25. LOVER LAY DOWN by Dave Matthews Band
(album : Under the Table and Dreaming)
I’m fire-you’re the ocean
I’m energy-you’re the rhythm
Love is somewhere in between
What you believe and what you dream
I’m just trying to make you mine
You’re the ocean
23. OK! IT’S ALRIGHT WITH ME by Eric Hutchinson
(album : Sounds like this)
When Bernadette comes I get lost on her time
She’s much too sweet and she’s always gonna be
And when I return to her arms and her eyes
It might not be the same, but it’s alright with me
22. ONE SWEET LOVE by Sara Bareilles
(album : Little Voice)
The time that I’ve taken
I pray is not wasted
Have I already tasted my piece of one sweet love?
Ready and waiting for a heart worth the breaking
But I’d settle for an honest mistake in the name of
One sweet love.
21. COME ON GET HIGHER by Matt Nathanson
(album : Some Mad Hope)
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
20. ALL MY LOVING version by JIM STURGEES
(album : Across the Universe Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you
Tomorrow I’ll miss you
Remember I’ll always be true
And then while I’m away
I’ll write home every day
And I’ll send all my loving to you
19. UNDRESS by Howie Day
(album : Sound the Alarm)
In a world full of chaos
Shut out this deafening roar
For just one minute more
18. YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE by Maria Mena
(album : White Turns Blue)
You’re the only one who
Drags me kicking and screaming through fast dreams
You’re the only one who
Knows exactly what I mean
17. LIFE LESS ORDINARY by Carbon Leaf
(album : Indian Summer)
Well I hate to be a bother,
But it’s you and there’s no other, I do believe
You can call me naive but…
I know me very well (at least as far as I can tell)
And I know what I need
16. BUBBLY TOES by Jack Johnson
(album : Bushfire Fairytales)
His dreams are like commercials
But her dreams are picture perfect and
Our dreams are so related though they’re often underestimated
15. STAY TONIGHT by James Blunt
(album : Some Kind of Trouble)
We watched the sunset from our car
We all took it in
And by the time that it was dark
You and me had something, yeah!
14. YOU MAKE IT REAL by James Morrison
(album : Songs for you, Truths for me)
And I am running to you baby,
You are the only one who saves me
That’s why I’ve been missing you lately,
‘Cause you make it real for me
13. NO STOPPING US by Jason Mraz
(album : Waiting for my rocket to come)
Would it take a bakers dozen to get my point to you?
Would it take a half a pound to roll a joint for you
Would it take some hailing mary’s so full of grace to get my sound to you
Will you help me break it down and get on thruDown to the other side
Its easy of you only try
We don’t lie down on the job
Because once we hit the top there’s no stopping us
12. I CAN’T READ YOU by Daniel Bedingfield
(album : Gotta get thru this)
I’m never shy but this is different
I can’t explain the way I’m feeling tonight
I’m losing control of my heart
Tell me what can I do to make you happy
Nothing I ever say seems to come out right
I’m losing control of my heart
11. HALF OF MY HEART by John Mayer feat. Taylor Swift
(album : Battle Studies)
half of my heart’s got a real good imagination
half of my heart’s got you
half of my heart’s got a right mind to tell you
that half of my heart won’t do
10. BLISS by Alice Peacock feat. John Mayer
It’s joy, it’s ecstacy, it’s truth, it’s destiny
And even love is not enough to tell you how you make me feel
There’s only one word for this
It’s bliss
9. NO TIME by Just Jack
(album : Overtones)
8. SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW by Keane
(album : Hopes and Fears)
And if you have a minute why don’t we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don’t we go
Somewhere only we know?
7. BESIDE YOU by Marianas Trench
(album : Masterpiece Theater)
If your heart wears thin I will hold you up
And I will hide you when it gets too much
I’ll be right beside you
6. NEVER GONNA LEAVE THIS BED by Maroon 5
(album : Hands All Over)
Take all that I have
I’d give it all away just to get you back
5. SPEAK by Nickel Creek
(album : Reason Why)
Well I sat down next to a photograph
Tried my best almost made her laugh
She was my toughest crowd
There in the way was a mountain up in the clouds
Well I can’t sleep and I’m not in love
I can’t speak without messing up
Eye’s tell of what’s behind
And hers showed the way to a long and lonely climb
But through failure I’ll proceed
And she’ll see how far I’ve come
4. SHINE ON by Rascal Flatts
(album : Melt)
Shine on, shine on, shine on me
Whenever something’s missing
You’re exactly what I need
Your love has shown me the light and now I finally see
So shine on, shine on, shine on me, yeah
3. HOLD ME by Savage Garden
(album : Affirmation)
might need you to hold me tonight
I might need you to say it’s alright
I might need you to make the first stand
Because tonight I’m finding it hard to be your man
2. LOVE HOW IT HURTS by Scouting for Girls
(album : Everybody Wants To Be On TV)
Three little words, That’s all that I’ve got
Three little words, Like it or notTell me you noticed? Tell me you heard?
For you I’d have run to the ends of the Earth
I couldn’t keep you, but I’ll keep my word
It’s the most beautiful pain in the world
I love how it hurts
1. PLANETS BEND BETWEEN US, The by Snow Patrol
(album : Up to Now)
I will race you to the waterside
And from the edge of Ireland shout out loud
So they could hear it in America
It’s all for you————————
Apologies for this long post. inlababo lang hehe. cross fingers.
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Shopping Mecca of the South : ALDEVINCO
If you are in Davao and you find yourself looking for souvenirs before you fly back home, you should not think twice about going to Aldevinco Shopping Center. This is the favorite shopping area by many tourists. In fact, this is quite known to tourists for the take home products that are found in this establishment.
Pasalubong on a tight budget? ALDEVINCO it is.
Just ten minute ride from the hotel, we found ourselves amazed with the colorful souvenirs. Mindanao culture it is. I felt it more when a saw stores dedicated only to sell variety of Kulintang.
I want to bring home some of those but I’ll be having some problems carrying them. Frustrated, I asked some store owners if there’s a small version, some sort of an accent that I an put on my study table. unfortunately, It made me more frustrated when they told me they ran out of stock.
Evidently, majority of the stores in Aldevinco showcases their magnificent beadworks and products made of pearls. I ended up looking for a pearl accessories for my mom.
ALDEVINCO is often visited by tourists, balikbayans and even by delegates from various conventions held in Davao City. Most merchants and their “tinderas” speak the Tagalog dialect and price haggling or “tawad” is welcome especially when you buy in bulk or when you are the “buena-mano” (first buyer of the day). I even taught a British National how to make a bargain, and she ended up having 3 sets of medium size kulintang and an authentic Moro shield. kewl. I envy you
ALDEVINCO currently houses over 100 shops of souvenirs such as Davao native products, various Batik products (bags, dusters, slippers, table cloths, etc.), textiles imported from Indonesia and Malaysia, antique and brass items, and even indigenous musical instruments. It has become a major tourist attraction for its wide variety of ethnic products.
Speaking of batik products, can’t help myself drooling on their colorful bags and pashminas, I called my mom on the spot to ask her which one she wants. I came out of the store with 3 sets of pashmina, 2 batik handbags and a handful of small pouches. My mom just made me shop for her kumares too T.T
then surprisingly, there’s a store selling these trinkets, these small cute kulintangs. Made some bargain, kinulit si manang, she finally gave in and gave me those trinkets 5 pcs/100 pesos. I brought 20 pieces, I have many friends back in Manila you know hehe
then some woodworks again, can’t carry some large souveniers so I ended up contented taking some pictures.
then back looking for some colorful accessories for my mom and her kumares
last minute before we leave, I brought some shirts for me and my brother. I must say, it’s a good buy for 150 pesos per shirt. The prints are nicely designed, durable and not that tacky for a souvenir shirt. I brought 4 3 for me haha. masyado natuwa.
Then outside of ALDEVINCO, you’ll find fresh and candied fruits like durian and pomelo. You could also purchase a packed tuna and fresh or frozen seafood that you can bring back home. At dahil season ng Suha, I brought a box for 400 pesos. It contains 10 medium sized pomelo and 4 trays of sliced Durian for 200 pesos only:D
By the way, in front of Aldevinco, you’ll find…
Indeed, Aldevinco Shopping Center has made a nice niche for itself in the city of Davao. It is generally promoted and known for being the citys ultimate source of ethnic, native and antique products. In fact, it could probably boast to be the only shopping center that offers the products that Davao is truly proud of.
So there you go guys, when you’re in Davao, pay ALDEVINCO a visit.
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Serbis : A documentary
We all want to experience fun. The idea of visiting another place other than your everyday reality brings excitement and a little bit of hesitation. Oh, honestly, this moment – a lot of hesitation.
Who wouldn’t panic, we are visiting not Disneyland or anything near to that – we are going to explore a place called Smokey Mountain. Not such a lucrative idea.
But the daunting task of coming up with a documentary is more powerful than the little butterflies in the stomach. “Ah, kaya namin ito”, we agreed with conviction. Thanks to Mr. Ricky R of RTV Production and Direction for pushing us to go far and excel in his subject.
And so the adventure begins. The first visit, an ocular inspection actually, was not devoid of novelty. We were impressed by the Philippine Christian Foundation opened and managed by a British national Ms. Jane Walker. Though she was not around at that time, the Filipino staff was very helpful and they toured us around the school.
The classrooms were managed by volunteer teachers to student-beneficiaries who have their own sponsors from both local and international sectors. Even their meals were programmed and transportation service available all for free.
From where are all these students coming from? All came from the impoverished community of the Smokey Mountain particularly the so-called temporary housing. The primary occupation (if we can call it that) here is “pag-uuling” or coal-making from the crates retrieved from barges that dock at the nearby pier. (we all smelled of burnt whatnot when we went home that day).
It is worth to mention that what really amazed us were the industry of classy bag-making at the third floor of the PCF Building. The bags made up of the tin can tips are worth thousands of pesos (like 3,500-5,000php/bag) and sold in UK.
And so we planned the shoot. Unlike the usual theme of the docu where it explores poverty through the eyes of the poor child or disabled poor individual, we focused on the heroism of the social worker. Rarely do the focus is on them. So through the social worker named Cris Moraga, the documentary ala-Front Row style went underway.
The interview portion was breezy, with JP, Val, Judi, Jhec, Maricon and yours truly enjoying the photo ops. We did not mind that we were standing already for hours, and did not feel hungry despite the lateness of the hour. We were enjoying. Take note, we employed a professional cameraman and an HD camera to boot. Ah, we are not leaving anything to chance. We intend to come up with quality video so be it.
After late lunch, we proceeded to Cris’ working place. Here the meat of the daunting task began. The intense rainfall did not dampen our spirits. If only, the gloomy atmosphere only added to the texture of the scene. “Ah, good good,” says Direk JP.
So, with much caution for the camera (wrapped with plastic bag to protect it from the rain) the challengers followed Cris through as he went to gingerly traverse the seawall. (One false move and you end up splashing in the waters of Manila Bay).
Fulfillment filled each one when they successfully maneuvered through the snake-like esteros not minding the foul smell emanating from within each shanty passed. They all greeted Cris and some showed sheer happiness in seeing their guidance counselor cum helper. Cris talked to them mingled with them, lent an ear, offered help and advice; all in the name of love and commitment to social work.
At this point in time, we were all unmindful of the discomfort. What if we were tired, if we were hungry and if we smelled of smoke from garbage. That didn’t stop us from moving on and going forward. By the end of the day, there is a sense of uplifting and warm feeling. It is such a privilege to experience a pure expression of love and concern for the least of our brothers. We are seeing the world from the eyes of a heaven sent or heaven-called child of God.
Cris was awesome. Thank God, we knew him.
so with no further ado, here’s the fruit of our labor. Our documentary, a project to be proud of.
(SYNOPSIS)
Serbis…
a word full of commitment and promise…
Selfless in its passion to give meaning to life.
This documentary is dedicated to the professional social workers who give their time and service to the less fortunate people of Smokey Mountain through the Philippine Christian Foundation. The silent heroes continue to shape the future of the poor children with the vision of alleviating poverty through education… quite a noble task.
Special thanks to Ms. Jane Walker, founder of the Philippine Christian Foundation, and the Filipino staff headed by Ms. Grace Vahdanipour for accommodating the RTV Production and Direction class of Mr. Ricky Rosales, professor of PUP Graduate School for Master in Communication. The project, in the fulfillment of the course COM646 – Advanced RTV Production and Direction, is actually a spiritual and social fulfillment as well as emotional and intellectual gain for the members Judi Galleta, Maria Concepcion S. Peregrino, Valentino Nool Jr. , Maria Clara B. Rivas, Jessica Saria and Jonh Paul R. Seno.
for more informationyou may visit Philippine Chrisitan Foundation’s website www.pcf.ph
or you may contact them at
The Philippine Christian Foundation Inc.
Unit 1621 City and Land Mega Plaza
Corner ADB Avenue and Garnet Road
Pasig City, Metro Manila. 1605
Philippines.
Tel/Fax: 02 6356913
Email: jane@pcf.ph
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Scenarios Inc. [16] : Spoken Words
What if I told you Jesus came to abolish religion.
What if I told you voting republican really wasn’t his mission.
What if I told you republican doesn’t automatically mean Christian.
And just because you call some people blind.
Doesn’t automatically give you vision.
I mean if religion is so great, why has it started so many wars.
Why does it build huge churches, but fails to feed the poor.
Tells single moms God doesn’t love them if they’ve ever had a divorce.
But in the old testament God actually calls religious people whores.
Religion might preach grace, but another thing they practice.
Tend to ridicule God’s people, they did it to John The Baptist.
They can’t fix their problems, and so they just mask it.
Not realizing religions like spraying perfume on a casket.
See the problem with religion, is it never gets to the core.
It’s just behavior modification, like a long list of chores.
Like lets dress up the outside make look nice and neat.
But it’s funny that’s what they use to do to mummies.
While the corps rots underneath.
Now I ain’t judgin.
I’m just saying quit putting on a fake look, Cause there’s a problem.
If people only know you’re a Christian by your Facebook.
I mean in every other aspect of life, you know that logic’s unworthy.
It’s like saying you play for the Lakers just because you bought a jersey.
You see this was me too, but no one seemed to be on to me.
Acting like a church kid, while addicted to pornography.
See on Sunday I’d go to church, but Saturday getting faded.
Acting if I was simply created just to have sex and get wasted.
See I spent my whole life building this facade of neatness.
But now that I know Jesus, I boast in my weakness.
Because if grace is water, then the church should be an ocean.
It’s not a museum for good people, it’s a hospital for the broken.
Which means I don’t have to hide my failure, I don’t have to hide my sin.
Because it doesn’t depend on me it depends on him.
See because when I was God’s enemy and certainly not a fan.
He looked down and said I want, that, man.
Which is why Jesus hated religion, and for it he called them fools.
Don’t you see so much better than just following some rules.
Now let me clarify, I love the church, I love the bible, and yes I believe in sin.
But if Jesus came to your church would they actually let him in.
See remember he was called a glutton, and a drunkard by religious men.
But the son of God never supports self righteousness not now, not then.
Now back to the point, one thing is vital to mention.
How Jesus and religion are on opposite spectrum’s.
See one’s the work of God, but one’s a man made invention.
See one is the cure, but the other’s the infection.
See because religion says do, Jesus says done.
Religion says slave, Jesus says son.
Religion puts you in bondage, while Jesus sets you free.
Religion makes you blind, but Jesus makes you see.
And that’s why religion and Jesus are two different clans.
Religion is man searching for God, Christianity is God searching for man.
Which is why salvation is freely mine, and forgiveness is my own.
Not based on my merits but Jesus’s obedience alone.
Because he took the crown of thorns, and the blood dripped down his face.
He took what we all deserved, I guess that’s why you call it grace.
And while being murdered he yelled. “Father forgive them they know not what they do.”
Because when he was dangling on that cross, he was thinking of you.
And he absorbed all of your sin, and buried it in the tomb.
Which is why I’m kneeling at the cross, saying come on there’s room.
So for religion, no I hate it, in fact I literally resent it.
Because when Jesus said it is finished, I believe he meant it.
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Jefferson Bethke’s “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” YouTube sensation has garnered almost 16 million views and thousands of comments since its Jan. 10 release.
The 22-year-old shared that this video was “not as big as it looked” – that it was the collaborative product of his poetry and a friend’s video production skills. However, the emotion behind “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” was Scripture-based,
“My heart behind the video and the lyrics really has to do with just reading the Scripture and seeing a staunch juxtaposition that Jesus would always do in regards to highlighting people who are only about the external not the internal,” Bethke said.
the said video sparked debates across the world of web. bashful comments from those who didn’t enjoyed it. Praises for those for those who listened.
Isn’t it ironic how everybody who watched the video is arguing for religion? This really shouldn’t bother anyone, it’s a great lyric of his own story…that’s all. It’s not a theological debate. It’s not a claim of “new revelation” or prophecy. It’s just a young guy’s song. That’s all.
You know… we are all missing the point. I know he is young, but his words speak volumes of wisdom. Again, he is not bashing the Church, he is not bashing Christ… He is speaking of religion. He explains the misconception of the Church when he states:
Because if grace is water, then the church should be an ocean
It’s not a museum for good people; it’s a hospital for the broken
Which means I don’t have to hide my failure, I don’t have to hide my sin
He is speaking to those evangelicals that exclude based off of a persons transgression. It is not the Church that does this, it is religion. He is pointing out our flaws. He is Muslim, he must burn. He is Christian he must die. He is a Jew, he must pay. Religion is the issue.
Christianity is not absolved of its transgressions, but Christianity is not always what Jesus taught. Jesus’ word was to embrace the other religions, the sinners, your brothers and sisters. Love he thou he does not want to be loved. Acceptance of diversity and praising God for the life we all have. We are supposed to be living testaments to the word. Yet religions builds these huge churches (in the physical sense) with money that should be for caring for the poor and the weak. Did Jesus take on pious men as followers? No Jesus took on fishermen, tax collectors and poor men. He took the hated of Jewish society. The same ones that many religious zealots push out today. Is this Christianity? Is this Jesus? No, it is religion
If you are using my video to bash ‘the church’ be careful. I was in no way intending to do that…The Church is Jesus’ bride so be careful how you speak of His wife. If a normal dude has right to get pissed when you bash His wife, it makes me tremble to think how great the weight is when we do it to Jesus’ wife. The church is His vehicle to reach a lost word. A hospital for sinners. Saying you love Jesus but hate the Church, is like a fiancé saying he loves his future bride, but hates her kids. We are all under grace. Look to Him.
—Jefferson Bethke
Hope this made us think
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
Kagebunshin Technique
Got inspired by series of posts made by Sir EngrMoks, I tried the trick that I thought only a ninja like Naruto can do 
Called the multiplicity photography, it’s all about creating an effect of cloning anything and everything you want to, in one single picture, of-course without having to play with anybody’s genes.
All you need is to get a high resolution, good camera and a tripod to keep it steady. Next, ruffle up your imagination to see what you want to create.
Have a subject.
Use the manual mode of your camera and keep it at one place from the start till the end. Try using a remote shutter if possible to avoid even that teeny- weenie distortion that might result from touching it.
Let the subject move around to the different positions you have already imagined. Make sure the positions are not repeated and are not at the same place. Click on.
Out of many options of image editing, Adobe Photoshop is the most user-friendly.
Start with the far most picture and move towards the frontal pictures. This is the time to showcase your technical skills and bring out an arty blend of technology and vision.
So with no further ado, here’s my year’s worth of multiplicity shots in various places:
Bangui Windmills – Ilocos Norte
In some random subdivision
Gothic emote sa kusina
Sa Grotto grounds sa Bulacan
Somewhere in Intramuros
Pagudpud Beach, Ilocos Norte
at home.
Random church grounds somewhere in Ilocos Norte
and lastly in a random cemetery
I must admit that my take is kinda raw, but it’ll progress, I’m sure
for more examples, you may check out some cool multiplicity shots here , here and here : so there you go, grab your camera and tripod and try this awesome trick
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
(btw, I want to extend my big thanks to my pals for their patience and time while i’m having fun doing this trick )
Future Rain
So absurd to wake up late on a Monday morning. I’m normally on my way to work, but not this time. Still can’t open my eyes but I was able to grab and snooze the alarm. Start of 2012 it is!
Yeah, I know it’ll be February ten days from now, but please don’t pick me because of technicality. New year resolutions are for people who loves to procrastinate, I still believe that you can start fresh everyday. You don’t need a specific date to jumpstart a habit.
Today, I want to make a difference but one step at a time. Baby steps.
Again, like a kid, I’m starting to breathe and dream again. But frustration is like slap in the face, waking you up to be realistic. I envy the past version of me but I feel worried for the future me.
Some people says that all great starts with a dream but it made me more anxious.
Still don’t have any idea about my future but I want future me give a heads up.
To future me:
I hope that time has been kind to you, and that you are well.
You wrote this letter some time ago to remind you of things that made you happy. Also to enlighten you at times you’re confused.
If you achieve at least half of your dreams, I’m happy for you. If not, well, don’t worry, there’s still time so catch up.
Think more and be wise. Dont rush every decision. ika nga nila, “time is gold and patience is a virtue. ” hehe.
Be serious on things but dont forget to crack jokes every now and then. Your imaginary friends love seeing you laughing, it even heals some your real friends’ heartbreaks.
Okay, I’m alone while writing this letter. our parents are asleep and our best friend keep ignoring our texts, she’s still mad at us ( I believe). You apologize already but I think she needs time to forgive us. wait til’ Sunday
Lessons learned? two things. 1. always keep your promises 2. invest in a reliable alarm clock
We know that even though you enjoy going out with friends, we still looking forward going out with the one. I fell in love many times than I had expected but none of them worked. Good thing, you’re still good friends with them. that’s nice.
But if you still don’t found the one, enjoy life being single, we both know that we love to travel alone and without any additional baggage, am I right? Continue to save more and begin to travel every weekends. Still consider our dream to try backpacking around the world. But don’t close your heart. I have a faith in God that someone will come and knock. Also, I do have faith in you that when that time comes, you’ll have enough courage to smile back and offer your hand. Again, don’t pressure yourself bro, babysteps.
Be committed on something or someone. Learn to apply what a Dave Matthews Band song taught you : “rolling stone gathers no moss”. Commit, be best at it and patiently wait, eventually, you’ll reap something rewarding. I promise you.
Value your family and friends more than I do. I would be happy if you’re able to maintain my strong bond with those guys. They are our happiness.
Don’t be workaholic. Yes you learned a lot from your former boss before but working 24/7 is not healthy. (by the way : 9gag.com and Facebook is not work
Learn to listen whether its an advice or a sermon. You’ll benefit from it big time. Follow those you think good for you.
And lastly some quick reminders. don’t stop dreaming, motivate yourself to write, keep drawing, explore new things, don’t afraid of Illustrator, Maya, Corel and Freehand , promise, you’ll need it. if you’re still scared of going to Middle East, i believe your still somewhere here in the Philippines or Canada, or hopefully. UK haha
I hope that you’ll remember that you wanted to learn from your experiences, and that to that end, you wrote this letter to help remind you who you really are, your dreams and what really made you go this far.
As much for them, as for yourself.
From a time past…
Your younger self,
Post inspired by months of listening to Sara Bareilles albums. Her “let the rain” motivated me many times.Such a good song. I don’t know if it’s the lyrics or the mood. Ah basta. BTW, artwork above inspired by the same song but I changed “come down” to “fall down”. wala lungs.
Writing to the future version of yourself is not new,even Yahoo! made a Time Capsule for it’s 25th anniversary, it contains letters for their future selves to be opened and read it in 2020.
but even though the project is already closed, you may try creating one for yourself. you may try this site http://www.futureme.org/ . some advice? you may check this one out: http://alettertomyself.com/how.html
Btw, thanks to those who keep visiting this site. I promise more interesting posts in the future.
So that’s for now guys.
So Till Then and Godbless
IN OTHER'S PERSPECTIVE