Probably the best picture that I've ever took...
...so far.
Taken at the Bohol Bee Farm Resort and Restaurant, 2010.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Shutter! - Where the Sky Meets the Sea
Probably the best picture that I've ever took...
...so far.
Taken at the Bohol Bee Farm Resort and Restaurant, 2010.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Thinking Out Loud: Love is Not A Word Reserved Only For Sweet Romance
Bakit mo mahal?
"Love is not a word reserved only for sweet romance"
That comes from the song Slip Out by the fictional band Beck from the anime series Beck.
I just feel like that there is this ever increasing notion that love is something that is reserved for the romantic kind, that love is only between loving couples. The truth couldn't be further from the truth.
Last weekend, I went to Quezon City to attend an event my college organization was a part-organizer, part-participant. I am making a conscious effort to visit QC and my friends there more often as a part of my recharging process (as you know, I have started studying again last January), and so far the results have been stellar. I used to thought that it was merely due to a change in scenery, but the truth is much...warmer.
The reason I get to recharge my internal batteries (as I call them) is due to being around people I love, and that love me as well. Now don't get me wrong, I have people I like and love at the office, and being around your family in a daily basis is a great thing that fills me with love on an everyday basis! But having this different kind of love sip in me is highly therapeutic! So yeah, I guess it is a change of scenery. Confusing?
Anyway, the point is, I love these people! And it actually feels great to say you love someone without it needing to be about romance. You just love them. That simple! To give and receive love this simple and free of complications is very gratifying and really satisfying. See, love does not need to come with pain and unconditional suffering and tears and grief all the time. Love is a wonderful thing, and this is one of the best ways to see it in that light.
So this post is for all those people that I love. If you are reading this and you feel like I am talking about you, then I am indeed talking about you! Pero dahil naniniwala tayo na 'Don't assume unless otherwise stated', I'll state some of you explicitly!
(Pero wag magtampo kung wala kayo dito. This is based on those that I was with last Sunday and I have very limited time right now. Plus if I include all of you, this would be one long post. Don't worry, I'd make a more comprehensive post at some other time in the future)
Milky my prodigy, Klai my little sister that bullies me often, James my gunpla bro, Myan my morning clubmate since 2010, Adre my partner-in-TangwayBondingNights, Alex the Great Radical Thinker, TheDinar, President Uzzi, The Roj-Mia-Ange triumvirate, Mar my brithday bro (kahit wala ka dun), The every beautiful Nisay and our talks about her awesome thesis, Jeff and his smiles, the duo of Lem and Dags, and even the new ones like Agano-we-make-great-speech-coaches, Rica-heres-a-Magnum-kasi-di-ka-sumama and Emma Rose-HugotPaMore-Alvarez.
I probably missed some names (like most Oscar acceptance speeches) and I apologize in advance. But to all of those names above and more, I love you all.
"Love is not a word reserved only for sweet romance"
That comes from the song Slip Out by the fictional band Beck from the anime series Beck.
I just feel like that there is this ever increasing notion that love is something that is reserved for the romantic kind, that love is only between loving couples. The truth couldn't be further from the truth.
Last weekend, I went to Quezon City to attend an event my college organization was a part-organizer, part-participant. I am making a conscious effort to visit QC and my friends there more often as a part of my recharging process (as you know, I have started studying again last January), and so far the results have been stellar. I used to thought that it was merely due to a change in scenery, but the truth is much...warmer.
The reason I get to recharge my internal batteries (as I call them) is due to being around people I love, and that love me as well. Now don't get me wrong, I have people I like and love at the office, and being around your family in a daily basis is a great thing that fills me with love on an everyday basis! But having this different kind of love sip in me is highly therapeutic! So yeah, I guess it is a change of scenery. Confusing?
So this post is for all those people that I love. If you are reading this and you feel like I am talking about you, then I am indeed talking about you! Pero dahil naniniwala tayo na 'Don't assume unless otherwise stated', I'll state some of you explicitly!
(Pero wag magtampo kung wala kayo dito. This is based on those that I was with last Sunday and I have very limited time right now. Plus if I include all of you, this would be one long post. Don't worry, I'd make a more comprehensive post at some other time in the future)
Milky my prodigy, Klai my little sister that bullies me often, James my gunpla bro, Myan my morning clubmate since 2010, Adre my partner-in-TangwayBondingNights, Alex the Great Radical Thinker, TheDinar, President Uzzi, The Roj-Mia-Ange triumvirate, Mar my brithday bro (kahit wala ka dun), The every beautiful Nisay and our talks about her awesome thesis, Jeff and his smiles, the duo of Lem and Dags, and even the new ones like Agano-we-make-great-speech-coaches, Rica-heres-a-Magnum-kasi-di-ka-sumama and Emma Rose-HugotPaMore-Alvarez.
I probably missed some names (like most Oscar acceptance speeches) and I apologize in advance. But to all of those names above and more, I love you all.
Bus Window Reflections 03/12/15: Tryon Bacon!
Another plethora of random musings coming up!
1.) Read this article about motivation (read it too! It's a great read). My takeaway, to motivate people is to make them feel progress in something that they are invested in. No need to say that it is easier said than done, but it is an interesting and intriguing thought that I feel like is way more right than wrong. Of course different people get motivated in different ways, but I still think this article gave a great answer to the question of how to motivate people.
2.) Another article coming up, this time about the Eraserheads. Fun fun read, and made me listen to the 'Heads right after reading it.
3.) Those who call for war must be willing and able to be the one to be first sent to the front lines. Also, enough grandstanding. But I guess I'm not surprised.
4.) Hive mind is scary. Hive mind in SMS is both scary and amusing. Overly aggressive hive mind is a pet peeve of mine. HIIIIVEEE MIIIIND.
5.) I have an exam on Saturday, and this is my thought as of the moment:
6.) SUPER ROBOT GUNDAM!
7.) And finally, bacon. Why is bacon awesome? What would life be without bacon? Bacon is the alpha and the omega. Bacon puts the you in I love you. Bacon is life.
1.) Read this article about motivation (read it too! It's a great read). My takeaway, to motivate people is to make them feel progress in something that they are invested in. No need to say that it is easier said than done, but it is an interesting and intriguing thought that I feel like is way more right than wrong. Of course different people get motivated in different ways, but I still think this article gave a great answer to the question of how to motivate people.
2.) Another article coming up, this time about the Eraserheads. Fun fun read, and made me listen to the 'Heads right after reading it.
3.) Those who call for war must be willing and able to be the one to be first sent to the front lines. Also, enough grandstanding. But I guess I'm not surprised.
4.) Hive mind is scary. Hive mind in SMS is both scary and amusing. Overly aggressive hive mind is a pet peeve of mine. HIIIIVEEE MIIIIND.
5.) I have an exam on Saturday, and this is my thought as of the moment:
Seriously, Tryon 3 Gundam was a pleasure to watch. With all those references to the various super robot series (including Voltes V!), it was a nice little gesture to the robots that started my fascination with robots. I feel like a 1/100 MG is a must-have now. Hope they make one though!
7.) And finally, bacon. Why is bacon awesome? What would life be without bacon? Bacon is the alpha and the omega. Bacon puts the you in I love you. Bacon is life.
"Friends are the bacon bits in the salad bowl of life."
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Bus Window Reflections 03/11/15: Makulay Ang Buhay
Bakit Bus Window Reflections?
A slew of random thoughts once again.
1.) Bus windows sure are are conducive for deep thoughts and arbitrary rumblings. Add in some rain droplets for drama, and voila, you are now the star of your very own "That Thing Called Tadhana". Aaaand that's the reason why this series of posts is called Bus Window Reflections.
Recently I've been posting a lot of these random thoughts in Facebook. And what would you know, it's very therapeutic to do it. I guess it acts as some sort of release for me. So since then, I decided to do it on a more regular basis. I bring a small notebook and pen with me all the time (as well as my phone) so that whenever a random thought pops up, I can write them down.
I know I already have my 'Thinking Out Loud' series, but that is for more fleshed out thoughts. This new series is for those random and short thoughts that wouldn't be big enough for a Thinking Out Loud post.
(Also, I have migrated those posts from Facebooks as Bus Window Reflections posts here, so check 'em out!)
And thus, I'm presenting to you the brand new series of posts, Bus Window Reflections!
2.) I saw Liam Neeson interviewed last night about the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight and there is one thing that stuck in my mind:
I can't hear Liam Neeson's voice and not hear Bad Cop from the Lego Movie.
3.) Speaking of the Pacquiao Mayweather fight, boy is it all over...practically everywhere! From every news outlet, to every sports website, to even the WWE. From now until May 3, we'd probably hear from anyone who is anyone as to who would win this fight. Would be fun to see a list of who's who and who they think would win.
4.) Finally, and I would say this with a disclaimer first that my life is fun and colorful as of the moment, but having a love life does indeed adds additional color and glimmer to one's life. Something that is missing right now. Not that I mind it that much, but lovelife does indeed add a glimmer of glitter to an otherwise already colorful life. :)
A slew of random thoughts once again.
1.) Bus windows sure are are conducive for deep thoughts and arbitrary rumblings. Add in some rain droplets for drama, and voila, you are now the star of your very own "That Thing Called Tadhana". Aaaand that's the reason why this series of posts is called Bus Window Reflections.
Recently I've been posting a lot of these random thoughts in Facebook. And what would you know, it's very therapeutic to do it. I guess it acts as some sort of release for me. So since then, I decided to do it on a more regular basis. I bring a small notebook and pen with me all the time (as well as my phone) so that whenever a random thought pops up, I can write them down.
I know I already have my 'Thinking Out Loud' series, but that is for more fleshed out thoughts. This new series is for those random and short thoughts that wouldn't be big enough for a Thinking Out Loud post.
(Also, I have migrated those posts from Facebooks as Bus Window Reflections posts here, so check 'em out!)
And thus, I'm presenting to you the brand new series of posts, Bus Window Reflections!
2.) I saw Liam Neeson interviewed last night about the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight and there is one thing that stuck in my mind:
I can't hear Liam Neeson's voice and not hear Bad Cop from the Lego Movie.
3.) Speaking of the Pacquiao Mayweather fight, boy is it all over...practically everywhere! From every news outlet, to every sports website, to even the WWE. From now until May 3, we'd probably hear from anyone who is anyone as to who would win this fight. Would be fun to see a list of who's who and who they think would win.
4.) Finally, and I would say this with a disclaimer first that my life is fun and colorful as of the moment, but having a love life does indeed adds additional color and glimmer to one's life. Something that is missing right now. Not that I mind it that much, but lovelife does indeed add a glimmer of glitter to an otherwise already colorful life. :)
Bus Window Reflections 03/09/15: Hugot Pa More
Random rumblings and thoughts:
1.) Going on a no-rice diet for one day is really easy. Longer than that, well, let's see!
2.) Got my chest xray taken today. If we were living in the comic book universe, i'd probably have superpowers by now, something so original yet clichè, like, I don't know, super rich? (It's a super power right, Tony? Bruce?)
3.) Today probably was a prime example of what 'front line' service is. A very productive day though, and that is always a big plus!
4.) I love giving birthday gifts, and gifts in general. So if you got something from me, that means I treasure you. Or not. Haha.
5.) That feeling when you are talking with someone and falling asleep at the same timzzzzz....
...so I should probably sleep eh? Ending this with a "hugot-but-not-really" quote from a friend:
"Lalong mahirap mag-move on pag hindi naging malinaw ang lahat."
(Desclaimer: We were talking about an exam. Geeez guys, not everything is about love. :D)
Bus Window Reflections 03/08/15: Balancing Act
A last few thoughts before going to sleep:
1.) After reading some 'confessions', if you want to make someone happy, then go do it. If they don't want or appreciate your best effort, then so be it. At least you did your part. Okay na yun. You want to make someone happy but you dont do anything about it, eh di ganun din. Thoughts are nothing but thoughts unless otherwise executed.
2.) I suck at spelling. It is my waterloo.
3.) Build No.8 about to commence. GN-001 Gundam Exia (Ignition Mode) 1/100 Master Grade. You probably didn't understand anything in that sentence. Plus finally, Gundam Markers!
4.) That being said, the built has got to wait at least a week. Got an exam coming up this Saturday and I have to prepare for that. Proper priorities at the appropriate time. Priorities man, priorities
5.) Balancing family time, work, rest, physical exercise, study, and social life is one hard task, though I feel I'm getting better at it. Oddly enough, it is both because of following a schedule of tasks AND having the ability to change and adapt. It may sound hard and tiring, but it is more fun and at the end, it's all worth it.
...and boy look at how much I've said (wrote) already. Guess I better go to sleep now. I'm leaving you with a quote I read recently that I feel best encapsulates all these recents thougths:
"Value has a value only if its value is valued."
Bus Window Reflections 03/08/15: Trip Down Memory Lane
Ate dinner at Maginhawa tonight and just some random thoughts:
1.) Let's get this out from the get go: Holy shit there are so many new establishments there now!
2.) There is a potato corner in Maginhawa! If I were still living there I'd probably be an avid customer.
3.) The more things change, the more they stay the same. It was cool to see the old staples like Aling Fe's (Ate Fe's) and Grill Queen, among others.
4.) Speaking of Grill Queen, we ate at the new Grill Queen. It was near Sterten Place, where I stayed for 1+ years during my undergrad years. Lot's of memories made there.
5.) And finally, speaking of old places and memories, on our way to PhilCoa, we passed by the corner entering Makatarungan Street. If we are talking about undergrad memories, then MK takes the cake and more.
It was a nice little relaxing trip down memory lane, and at the same time a reminder that life is constantly on the move and waits for no one. That being said, we should always treasure all the memories and persons that are important to us. :)
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