PrOjEcT 33/365: WAAAA!

5/21/09

WAAAA! Just when I wanted to relax and watch the American Idol finals, THIS happens!!!! WAAAA!

PrOjEcT 32/365: Sky Flakes

5/20/09

As I was driving on my way to the review center today, I realized I forgot to bring my ever-present sky flakes crackers. I worried all the way to the center. Luckily, one of my classmates from college also attended the review and she brought a pack of snacks and shared it with me. I'm saved!!! God really provides when you need it the most!

I try to make it a point that I carry along at least one pack of these especially when I know I'd be gone from the house a long time. These crackers come in handy during times when I get very hungry during long lectures and thus helping me avoid tummy aches. This simple pack of crackers is my savior from endless tummy aches and hyperacidity attacks. Sky Flakes... don't leave home without it. :)

PrOjEcT 31/365: Take the Plunge

5/3/09

4.5ft... hmm.. not too tough eh? Anyway, no matter how things seem simple, never underestimate any task laid out before you. Give it all you've got. That way you won't get stuck with second bests and half-hearted accomplishments. Make sure that task is worth it though.. And when you made up your mind, hold your breath and take the plunge!

PrOjEcT 30/365: Superman!

5/2/09

Wooo~ My few seconds off the ground felt like I was flying like Superman. Great view, Thrilling ride, Fun company. Had a blast!~

EAT Danao (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour) is a new adventure park in Bohol. an ecotourism concept set up to benefit the Municipality of Danao, Bohol and its people. This is an LGU initiated and run facility with a huge nature park that used to be the base camp of the revered Boholano Hero Francisco Dagohoy who led the longest Philippine Revolutionary Movement1.

Activities included:
-Suislide -check
-River Trecking
-River Tubing
-River Kayaking
-Wall Climbing
-Organic Farm Visitation
-Camping
-Bird Watching
-Boulder Rock Climbing
-Rappelling
-Root Climbing
-Caving

One down 11 more to go... :)

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1http://www.eatdanao.com/
photo taken by Mdes. Tnx!

PrOjEcT 29/365: Open Doors

5/1/09

They say Bohol sinks a little every month of May. It's because people of all walks of life takes a quick trip to the land of chocolate hills to be a part of the daily fiesta happening at different towns there. We're no exception to that. We were invited by my friend to spend the weekend at her hometown. Boholanons are very hospitable and they opened their homes to us with no questions asked. Had a wonderful weekend there. Hmm... I have a feeling this will be a yearly event. (hint hint) ;)

PrOjEcT 28/365: MangO BangO!

4/30/09

Mango Bango! A passion fruit, enjoyed through a myriad of ways. From unripe green mangoes paired with salty bagoong; yellow, dried, packed, world class export product; diced and cut for salads; squeezed and purified juice or cool, sweet, iced candy, mango is such a versatile fruit. With its universality, there's no wonder both Philippines and India chose mango as their national fruit. Both countries contribute to the world's supply of this sweet tangy fruit. Mango thrives well in tropical areas and bears abundantly during summer. More mangoes for me! Weee! :)

PrOjEcT 27/365: Confessions

4/29/09

Confessions of a binger. (Not THAT kind of addiction as opposed to what u may think) It's one of those days when you just crave salt, salt and more salt! Doritos is one of the favorite binge cure. Absolutely crunchy and yummy. Bad for your health but simply irresistible... ;P

PrOjEcT 26/365: Sweet Dreams

4/28/09

To sleep a soundless sleep,
to dream endless sweet dreams
cradled by a mother's love
not a care in the world

Ah... the joy of innocence...
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photo by eralynn. thanks! :)

PrOjEcT 25/365: Blank

4/27/09

Ever felt that you have so many things to do and so many things you want to happen all at the same time and every time you do something, it's just not good enough? Facing a brick wall at every turn? Running in all directions... Well, that's how I feel. Like I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere. Not going forward nor going backwards. I'm at a standstill. Everything goes blank. It's one of those days when you think of the future and everything seems bleak and so far away. Like a fast track train I missed out taking, and I'm stuck to where I am. Stuck... don't know how to get there... Lost

PrOjEcT 24/365: Long Wait

4/26/09

Decided to have my hair cut, yesterday actually, but there was no electricity in the whole visayas! So, my hair had to wait for another day. Me and my girlfriends went to the parlor. We booked at the counter around 2pm and I asked the receptionist how far along the queue was I. Then she replied that I was next. So, I was thinking, okay this won't take long. It was past 3 when me and my friends were getting a little frustrated. It's been an hour and my stylist isn't available yet. We followed it up and was told to wait yet again. Another hour past and still there was no stylist. Hmm... This is getting on my nerves. I was really upset. A lot of customers who just walked up were already being serviced. I got up and told the receptionist where the heck is my stylist?!? And soon enough there was the assistant ushering me to my chair. I was half asleep half famished and a whole lot grumpy by that time. My stylist came and he explained why it took him so long. He was doing some rebonding on a client before me. So that's why they made me wait. What irked me the most was that the receptionist did not inform me beforehand that it was going to be a long wait! Sigh, sometimes people aren't just trained to think of others, making customer service way too lousy. Anyway, I had my hair cut done finally and we went to grab some dinner. Dinner made me feel so much better -cure to any pg's (patay gutom) tantrums. :p

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pic taken by a friend at the parlor's lounge. thanks ye :)

PrOjEcT 23/365: Good Finds

4/25/09

Amidst a myriad of clothing, under piles and piles of fashion accessories, there is no other feeling like finding a good quality find that suits you. Just like when you find a good friend amidst thousands of unfamiliar faces. Real friends are like rare diamonds, difficult to find but once found, lasts and shines forever. They stick to you like glue, thinks like a bird, laugh like a hyena, but protects like a doberman. I'm always greatful to have found my set of friends. They're rare finds and I'd be sounding selfish but I'd like to keep them forever. Friends4keeps always! :)

PrOjEcT 22/365: Push - Pull

4/24/09

Upward, Side ward, push, pull, whatever you do, there are just some things that won't budge. Like a mountain obstructing your way to your destination, there are obstacles that one can't just dig a hole into it to go through it. One has to accept the fact that there are just some things that can't be changed no matter what you do. There is however a way of solving this enigma, if one can't change the obstacle, one has to change the way one sees it. If we perceive a thing to be a problem then it IS a problem, however if we see it as an opportunity to grow and learn then it is of great advantage. What a big difference it makes from changing one's views -from a problem into a learning opportunity. Another example would be if one can't change a friend's attitude, one can merely change his view of his friend to better understand him. Changing one's perception is a valuable weapon in adapting to life's changes and harsh realities. Problems are always there, it is just a matter of thinking that they really are problems or if they are something else. It's your choice :)

PrOjEcT 21/365: Lost and Found

4/23/09

It's funny when you lost something and you keep on looking for it but can't find it. You've looked everywhere, turned every stone, scrutinized every corner and still can't find the blasted thing you've lost. But finally, when you gave up looking for it and days, weeks, even months pass by and you forgot about the search, it suddenly pops up out of nowhere. This is the case of my Microtex lens cleaning cloth. I've been looking for it since February. I need it to clean my camera lens. And now that I've found it, joy! oh joy! Feels like a father who've had his son returned home from running away. Sigh... the irony of life. You just don't know what joke life pulls on you, makes it more interesting. :P

PrOjEcT 20/365: Hanging Out

4/22/09

Mr. Bob Ong's line "I miss hanging out with you," brings on a lot of memories. A little cheesy but it rings true.

Daily adventures, afternoon drives, food trips. Those were the days. I miss even our daily squabbles when we fight on the littlest of things. Like two sides of a coin, totally opposite and yet we get each other. We used to play every summer, saw each other's silly childhood fantasies -you wanted to own a helicopter or become an ambulance driver, and I wanted to be the little mermaid or a princess. We were dead serious then. We saw through each other's awkward growing up years, mostly embarrassing moments, you knew my secrets and I knew yours, yet you did not laugh at me. We were totally inseparable, like siamese twins. Used to call me up when you had problems and I ran to you when I needed a shoulder to cry on. We've been through a lot. Good times and bad. And there's still a long way ahead of us. We may not see each other that often anymore and we may be busy with whatever, but I know I'll always have a friend that will be there for me wherever, whenever I need one most. Missing you lots... :(

PrOjEcT 19/365: oweeenge...

4/21/09

My attempt at food art. Not bad isn't it. :p

I was seating next to my uncle over dinner and he was on the phone with his friend talking about stuff. It took a long time for them to finish the conversation, so I busied myself with what was in front of me -lots and lots of orange peel. We just ate a whole orange for dessert, keeping in mind the current outbreak on Influenza A (H1N1). "Mag-celeen everyday," keeps on popping on the television. So I thought why not eat a real orange for some Vitamin C's. At times like these, be prepared, eat right, take rests, reduce stress and boost your immune system. :)

PrOjEcT 18/365: zZz

4/20/09

After a long weekend getaway, nothing beats the call of a well made bed... gonna catch some zZz... :p

PrOjEcT 17/365: Challenge

4/19/09

Hair raising, heart pumping, adrenaline rush is what extreme sports is all about. Most people cringe at the idea of scaring yourself to death with extreme activities like bungee jumping, sky diving and paragliding. Me, I'm different. I'd like to think of myself as an adventurer. I like to raise my limits, know what I can do. Of course I have yet to try those extreme sports I've mentioned and I get scared every time we wait in queue for our turns in any activity. My hands turn cold, my heart beats faster, and my mind goes mushy. But when I'm there and doing whatever and being successful at it, there's no other feeling like it. Elation, euphoria, freedom, like a balm to every addict's cravings.

Today, I was faced with a sport less extreme than I have mentioned, but enticing nonetheless. I took up the challenge of tackling the waves of Camotes. I wanted to try out skim boarding. I've heard a lot about it. My more sporty friends are experts on it. I too want to experience the joys of successful runs. Skim boarding is an adaptation to surfing. Since the Philippine coastal waters do not have much great waves as in other parts of the world, many pinoys have opted for this substitute. The earliest known records dated way before the 1970's. Pictures of lifeguards were taken, skimboarding on the shores of Laguna Beach California using plywood circular boards. Later, in the 1970's skim boards took the shape of the more familiar surf boards, making it more efficient and easier to control. Tex Heines started the first skimboarding business naming it after his wife Victoria. Victoria Championships are held yearly at the beaches of Laguna beach California1. Although it comes for the shadows of surfing, skimboarding is considered to be a water sport on its own right.
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1 wikipedia.com
photo taken by a friend. thanx bro :)

PrOjEcT 16/365: Scribbles on the Sand

4/18/09

A fave pastime while lounging around the beach is doodling on the sand. Much like the invisible ink, sand does not reveal any trace of words scribbled onto them after the waves washes over it. Children can enjoy endless number of sand to draw on without ever worrying of parents scolding them for making a mess, while teens can make graffiti without being chased by cops, and comrades can write symbols that binds them together, forever enthralled on the waves of time. Beach goers can express their secret thoughts on a medium that will never divulge their secrets to anyone with the turn of the tides. How clever! I've never thought of this before. Secret lovers can even share intimate moments scribbling love notes on the sand keeping them secret from the ever seeing eyes of the public.

Whether it be done alone or with company, with meaning or not, whatever you write, it's an entertaining way of expressing ourselves and passing the time at the beach.

There are endless possibilities with what you can do with a little bit of effort and a whole lot of creativity. Enjoy your summer! ;)

PrOjEcT 15/365: Mystic Island

4/17/09

Camotes is an island found at the eastern side of Cebu, west of Leyte and north of Bohol. After three hours in transit, we arrived at the mystical island. Its azure blue skies and clear waters greeted us as we stepped out from the ferry. Never have I seen a sky so blue and waters so clear anywhere else. We then settled ourselves in Santiago Bay Resort. My friend led us to a hang out place by the beach. The locals were so hospitable that we felt right at home with their family. Kuya, the head of the family, is a great cook. He set before us scrumptious native dishes made of seafoods freshly caught from the deep waters. Ate assists him in running their livelihood together with their children. We ate our lunch and spent the day enjoying this magnificent island known as Camotes. :D

PrOjEcT 14/365: Packing up

4/16/09

Packed up my travel companions, my backpack and my camera bag, containing all my essential items for the upcoming trip.

Beach outfit: check
Sunblock: check
Sunglasses: check
Towel: check
Toiletries: check
Extra cloths: check
Cash: uhmmm... rain check?!?
Cam, battery, charger, mem cards, tripod: triple check ;)

Hmm... all set for my trip on the morning to Camotes Island with friends4keeps. Weeee! So excited! :D

Project 13/365: Music 101

3/15/09

Pop, Rock, RnB… Whatever you fancy, all of us enjoy music in one form or the other. It may be that one is a creative artist who makes all the fascinating melodies and lyrics or it may be that one simply enjoys listening or dancing to the beat. Music has been through a lot. It has cradled humanity with its ability to extract our feelings and let it out to the world since time began. Oh, it might not be the same music as we know today. But, I’m pretty sure man has encountered music even before they noticed it was called that. In ancient times they had ceremonies accompanied by the beating of instruments and expressed themselves in ritualistic dances.

With the advent of radios, tvs, and other technologies, music has been propelled into a whole new perspective. Improved global communications made music a universal phenomenon exposing audiences to a wide variety of genres surging the rise of demand on music ingenuity. This in turn made music a viable industry encouraging new artists to come up with their individual techniques turning the wheels of music evolution.

Imagine a world without rhythm, tune or music. It just won't be the same. It would be dull, gray, and pretty much monotonous. Music has evolved as man has. From blues to jazz to RnB, classics to ballads to pop. One can’t truly appreciate music without looking through it’s past, knowing where it came from and where it is now. :)

By the way this is my ipod, one of the innovations of modern technology that helps the music industry. My Mommy2 gave it to me for graduation. I’m not very techy and I’m still working out the kinks on this thing, not to mention its software makes me wanna…! Anyway, even though it’s not the latest and topmost model in the ipod series, I would have to say this beats them all. It all boils down to sentimental value and well it stores all my favorite songs so, I get benefits. ;)