Let There Be Light

Ayala Triangle Gardens

Before 6PM:

After 6PM:

Boracay Traffic

No tripod help needed, just the hotel's balcony. :P

The Week That Was

My week from October 30 to November 6.

October 30
Lots of event means lots of food!

November 1
The First of November

November 5
It is Officially Christmas in Makati! 

November 6
BPI-Globe Media Launch

October 30
Make Love Not War

November 4
Lazy Sunday

Makati CBD: Tilt-shifted

Makati Central Business District: Tilt-Shifted

A Big MRT Train called Ayala Station

Caught up between which train to take last Wednesday and decided to take the nearer one, the MRT. I've been pretty familiar with the MRT since we moved to Bulacan and not to brag but I think I'm already built to withstand the intense boxing out scenarios whenever the train arrives at Ayala station.

But what happened last night was another firsts, being a commuter. Long lines. I guess that says it all. It's a common sight to have long lines at Ayala Station but the lines I saw last night made me exhausted on a higher level. It's as if we're in a middle of a zombie invasion and all we need to do is to cross the border. But like in the movies, they won't let us pass. There are instances that I just want to lay myself down, not to attract attention nor  to show protest but to let everyone know how tired I am and that I'm just giving up.

It's as if we're riding a big MRT train, crowded and like canned sardines. The only difference with the real train is that we're not moving.

In the end, I managed to get through; didn't really have much of a choice since it's quite too late to turn back. Just thank God for letting me pass, for letting me survive, and for always guiding me with all my trips. I hope, though, that I wouldn't experience stuff like this again.

Same Day Last Year

As I was doing my everyday internet browsing, I noticed people posting where were they exactly a year ago. So I looked back, and landed that I was in Davao for a work-related travel. Time flies fast, feels like it happened just a month ago or so.

By the way, Davao is a very good city; Streets are clean, people are disciplined. One can even go take a walk safely at night. And their taxi drivers are cool. They give you your change with receipt no matter how small it is unlike here in the metro.

If I have the opportunity, I'd definitely go back to this wonderful city in Mindanao. 

Manic Monday

Ayala Avenue

Shot from LRT Balintawak Station

I can count a few people who love Mondays. And what happened last Monday (August 6, 2012) night was one for the books. The rain was so furious that it submerged numerous areas in the Metro. I've walked through the flooded Balintawak(just beneath the LRT Balintawak station), just to get to my parents who parked at a near gas station. The last time that I've encountered something like this was during the wrath of Typhoon Ondoy. I'm still thankful how we managed to get home early as many are still stranded when we hit the road.

Walking through the flood like a boss.

And the sad thing about it is that no one anticipated what's going to happen the next day.

Love Exists

To the man and woman who kept their vows. To my living proof of love and marriage. To the man and woman who gave me chance to live. Happy Anniversary! Thank you and I love you, Mama and Papa!

Stars

The feeling that even stars look up on you.

Happy 12th of June

Philippine Flag made of "banig".

Seis de Mayo

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the most important woman in my life. She has been my teacher since birth  and continues to learn from her. The best teacher. The best mother. I love you, Mama.

Day 29: Sea of Red

The sea is calm. Paralyzed but you're not drowned. As you breath, the wave slowly moves you home.

Day 28: Play

The time of the day when the sun is harsh. The time of the day when people are busy for meetings and beating deadlines. I saw this kid riding a bike, worrying nothing, in the middle of a busy city.

P.S.

So sorry for being unable to stick with the timeline. Been on a busy schedule. But as promised, I'll finish the 30 day project not because I have to but because I want to.

Day 27: Roy G. Biv

A rare friend show up. Might as well say hello.

Day 26: Leaving Paw Prints

Walking a dog. One of the best simple things in life.

Day 25: In silence

Grasses grow in silence. Unnoticed. Trying to make their presence felt, in the right time.

Day 24: Reset

From that straight out of the bed hairdo to almost Jeremy Lin. I still don't comb my hair though.

Day 23: February Sky

You're far. No, I don't know where you are. All I know is that we're under this big blue sky.

Day 22: Vintage

Beetle. Always on trend.

Day 21: Tayuman

A busy corner, especially in the morning.

Day 20: Empty

You wanted to chase cars. But they are so fast that it left you alone.

Day 19: 104th

104th Fiesta of Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

It was never my hometown. But we'll be moving in 2 months time.

Day 18: Patience

Nobody taught him to be patient, but he knows how to do it well. It's just rewarding to see that he's so happy to see you back at home.

That Rare Day

The only day of the year when she has all the right not to call me "kuya".

Happy Birthday, Rochelle!

Day 17: Nothing

I looked up to the sky and saw no stars. There was none. I closed my eyes, it was the same. It was hopeless.

Day 16: Blind

She used to see the world on a different perspective. She used to be happy seeing bright colors. She's affected by emotions. But she's slowly becoming blind. About to become numb. And it was my fault.

Day 15: Skyscrapers

Giants do exist. Giants who don't breath.

Day 14: Ignored

It has always been here. Across a busy street. People pass by. No other choice but to stand up, and be brave even though there's no point at all.

Day 13: A sad day

Ten years ago, I was here. Lying. In pain. A hospital is a sad place. The smell, the ambiance, even the footsteps. It's even sadder than a cemetery. A hospital is a place of pain and suffering. It'll never change. It's sad to hear people crying for losing their love ones. It's sad to hear the pain of the patients and you can't do anything about it.

I just wished I'd never come back. But here I was. Not lying in the bed, but still in pain. Sitting beside my love, staring at her as she get better and stronger.

A hospital is a sad place. But you'll find the Lord here.

Day 12: Owls

Day 11: Hideout

I'll tell you where I hide. I'm at a street with no name. See you.

Day 10: Alone

An adventure alone. You see everything but they can't see you. They just see you as as a steel bird.