[Project 297] Week 20

07.19.10
Day 132: Black And White And Blue

Theme: Bluer Than Blue.
That's Franz wearing his favorite color! If my memory serves me right, I think we bought this shirt at SM Pampanga while waiting for the Hot Air Balloon Night Glow last February 13. ^_^

07.20.10
Day 133: Keep Refrigerated

Squash-flavored ice candy! My mom used to make these when we were kids. Perhaps it was her sneaky way to get us to eat vegetables. Hehe. Call it weird, call it yucky, call it whatever you want, but I swear it actually tastes really good and it's healthy! And that rarely goes hand in hand. =P~

07.21.10
Day 134: Two Years

Franz and I decided to celebrate our 2nd year at Tagaytay. It was a last minute decision to take a leave from work and go on a road trip instead.

Left our house at around 10:30am. Arrived at Tagaytay just in time for lunch. Grabbed a bite at Josephine Restaurant. We were about to finish our plates when the rain decided to pay a rather heavy visit. Our plans of going to the Picnic Grove, Flower Farm, and Sonya's Garden got washed-up. Huhu. With no signs of the rain letting up, we thought of heading back to Manila. But no, we did not drive for 2 hours just to have lunch. We won't let the rain... well, rain on our parade. Hehe.

Went to the People's Park in the Sky, the late President Marcos' unfinished mansion. It was a creepy-looking building riddled with leaks, rusty pipes and molds. I don't think it's even worth the Php15 entrance fee. On second thought, had it not been raining, it could make a perfect setting for a photo shoot. Nweiz, after snapping some shots around the building, we decided to call it a day.

We kinda got lost on our way home and decided to just follow the buses going to Manila. We ended up driving through Cavite - from Silang, to Dasmariñas, to Imus, to Bacoor. Haha. We really don't mind the road trip, but the traffic was horrible! Lesson learned: Do not go on a road trip without a map. Hehe.

Happy 2nd year anniversary, Furanzu! May we always be. :*

07.22.10
Day 135: Water Spill

I accidentally spilled some water on my lap while we were having lunch. Got really excited when I saw the form that it took. For me it looked like a girl on a pony tail riding the waves. Others saw a person playing badminton, doing a serve. What do you see?

07.23.10
Day 136: Brazil

Theme: Bluer Than Blue.
Viva Brasil! Viva Kaká! ^_^

07.24.10
Day 137: Got Milk?

Theme: Bluer Than Blue.
Twist it, lick it, dunk it. Just like a professional basketball player. :)

07.25.10
Day 138: Blue Sky

Theme: Bluer Than Blue.

"No one else has ever shown me how
To see the world the way I see it now
Oh I, I never saw blue like that before."
--- Never Saw Blue Like That, Shawn Colvin

[Project 297] Week 19

07.12.10
Day 125: I Can't Be

Theme: Imperfection.
And I quote myself, "I am far from perfect. I could spend an entire day counting the many mistakes that I have done and the many sins that I have committed, both in knowledge and in ignorance. But for every wrong step that I took, I learned. More than I could have any other way."

Original post: Perfect Mistake.

07.13.10
Day 126: Kahel

Theme: Imperfection.
It's easy to go unnoticed in a crowd where everyone looks the same. And it is those little imperfections that make you stand out.

07.14.10
Day 127: Make Me

Theme: Imperfection.
It is my imperfections that make me human. It is my imperfections that make me, ME.

07.15.10
Day 128: Manila Mania

Theme: Imperfection.
A signage that was probably brought down by typhoon Basyang's strong winds.

07.16.10
Day 129: Beauty Fades

Theme: Imperfection.
No matter how beautiful a flower is, it will eventually fade, wither and die. Just like you and me.

07.17.10
Day 130: Doodles On My Shoes

Thanks to Martin and Roxanne for this cute pair of shoes filled with the things I love! Want your own pair? Contact the Man In Pink. ^_^

07.18.10
Day 131: Torn

Theme: Imperfection.
My favorite pair of shorts. Stylishly faded and torn. :)

[Project 297] Week 18

07.05.10
Day 118: Little Angel

I was finally able to visit Roxie, Chris and their cute little angel, Sophie! ^_^

07.06.10
Day 119: Loud And Proud

Theme: Pinoy Na Pinoy.
I wear my pride loud and proud.

07.07.10
Day 120: Three Stars And A Sun

Theme: Pinoy Na Pinoy.
The best subject that could fit this week's theme. Grabbed a couple of shirts from my brother's closet, cut out three stars and a sun from a plastic bag and voila! Yes, I'm resourceful that way. Haha.

07.08.10
Day 121: Takoyaki

Once again had our lunch at Little Tokyo. Tried another restaurant called Oishinbo. Food was more expensive compared to Hana. Ordered a bowl of Beef Yakiniku. Nothing special. Tasted a lot like Yoshinoya's. Hehe. But the mashed potato!!! The best I've tried so far! As in! No need for gravy! =P~

Having read good reviews about Hana's authentic Takoyaki, I was very excited to try it out myself. Sadly, I was quite disappointed. There weren't much veggies and I hate the taste of pickled ginger! Yak. If this is what real Takoyaki tastes like, then I'm settling for the cheaper versions found in the malls. Swak na swak sa panlasang Pinoy. Haha.

07.09.10
Day 122: Empowered

Theme: Pinoy Na Pinoy.
The People Power Monument along EDSA commemorating the peaceful revolution of 1986, which toppled the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. A first in the history of our country and perhaps the history of the world that will forever be engraved in the hearts and minds of every Filipino.

07.10.10
Day 123: Cooking Ng Ina Ko

Theme: Pinoy Na Pinoy.
My favorite Filipino dish: Adobong Baboy! Yummy! =P~

07.11.10
Day 124: Tumbang Preso

Theme: Pinoy Na Pinoy.
As a kid, I really don't remember playing with dolls and kitchen sets. I was always out in the streets playing taguan, patintero, langit-lupa and tumbang preso. Yup, I was a batang kalye and those games were some of my best childhood memories. Sadly, most kids nowadays don't get to experience that kind of fun. They spend more time indoors, sitting in front of their monitors, playing computer games. They hardly ever run with bare feet and go home with scraped knees.

[Project 297] Week 17

06.28.10
Day 111: Giant Crunch



Theme: Take Two.
Chocolate is scrumptious when it crunches! =P~

06.29.10
Day 112: Back Of My Hand



Theme: Take Two.
No one else in the world has the same handprint as I do. Every line and every curve is unique. Wala lang, I just think that's pretty cool. Hehe. And I hope that my handprints won't fade from the lives that I've touched. Kung meron man. Hehe. :)

06.30.10
Day 113: Ashes Remain



Theme: Take Two.
I wanted to keep the fire burning, but try as I might I can't.

07.01.10
Day 114: Big Fish



Theme: Take Two.
Walked around Glorietta for some last minute shopping. We then had our dinner at Burger King. I was so hungry, I ordered a Big Fish meal. So hungry, I decided to upsize my fries and my drinks. So hungry, my food was gone in 10 minutes! Waha. Takaw.

07.02.10
Day 115: Walk Back Home



Theme: Take Two.
Everytime I walk out of our house, I whisper a silent prayer and ask God to keep me safe so that I may be able to walk back in.

07.03.10
Day 116: Chasing Waterfalls



Theme: Take Two.
Went to Taytay falls at Majayjay, Laguna. Enjoyed the ice cold water gushing from Mt. Banahaw, the drinks, the laughter, the stories, the bonding moments. Looking forward to our next stop! :)

More pictures here.

07.04.10
Day 117: Do Not Disturb



Theme: Take Two.
Busy. Do not disturb.

[Project 297] Week 16

06.21.10
Day 104: In Love With A Shooting Star

Theme: When Pictures Sing.

"Give my love to a shooting star
But she moves so fast
That I can't keep up
I'm chasing."
--- Shooting Stars, Bag Raiders

06.22.10
Day 105: Keep Us Together

Theme: When Pictures Sing.

"And if I'm addicted to loving you
And you're addicted to my love too
We can be them two birds of a feather
That flock together."
--- If It's Love, Train

06.23.10
Day 106: From Up Here

Theme: When Pictures Sing.

"For a second I wish the tide
Would swallow every inch of this city
As you gasp for air tonight."
--- Anthem Of Our Dying Day, Story Of The Year

06.24.10
Day 107: Nine To Six

Theme: When Pictures Sing.

"Please take these hands
Throw me in the river
Don't let me drown before the workday ends."
--- For The Workforce Drowning, Thursday

06.25.10
Day 108: Sukob Na

Theme: When Pictures Sing.

"Bus stop, wet day, she's there, I say
Please share my umbrella
Bus stop, bus goes, she stays, love grows
Under my umbrella."
--- Bus Stop, Ely Buendia and Francis M.

06.26.10
Day 109: Summer Is Still On

Theme: When Pictures Sing.
Had our company outing at Pueblo Por La Playa in Pagbilao, Quezon. 'Twas a Mexican-inspired resort adorned with bright colors and unique patterns. The beach wasn't that great but the infinity pool made up for it. Unlike last year, I'm no longer part of the committee so I got to participate in the games! Wee! Fun, fun! Hehe. My skin is burning, my forearms beaten black and blue but it's all worth it. :)

"Time to relax
Time to go slow
Maupo ka na lang
At panoorin ang mundo
Kalimutan muna natin ang trabaho
Masisira na ang ating ulo."
--- Swimming Beach, Parokya Ni Edgar

06.27.10
Day 110: Isaw Nga

Theme: When Pictures Sing.

"Ilang isaw pa ba ang kakainin
O giliw ko?"
--- Ligaya, Eraserheads

[Project 297] Week 15

06.14.10
Day 97: Proclamation No. 1841

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Non-working holidays make me happy! Like today! ^_^

06.15.10
Day 98: Kawaii!

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Seeing my Pinky:Street collection grow makes me happy! ^_^

06.16.10
Day 99: Soft Batch

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Munching on my favorite chocolate chip cookies makes me happy! Yum! Yum! ^_^

06.17.10
Day 100: Another Year

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Celebrating another year in the life of my loved ones makes me happy! Happy birthday, Dino! And happy 100th photo to me! ^_^

06.18.10
Day 101: Reel Happiness

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Catching a really good movie makes me happy! ^_^

06.19.10
Day 102: Shutterbug Me

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Capturing life through a lens makes me happy! ^_^

06.20.10
Day 103: Shared Laughter

Theme: Things That Make Me Happy.
Sharing a good laugh with my family and friends makes me happy! ^_^

[Project 297] Week 14

06.07.10
Day 90: Monday Blues

Theme: Simplicity.
I don't hate Mondays. I just love the weekends sooo much, I don't want it to end.

06.08.10
Day 91: Tabemashou!

Theme: Simplicity.
Had a very satisfying lunch at Hana - one of the many authentic Japanese restaurants in Little Tokyo. Ordered fried prawns and it was the best I've had ever! And the biggest too! To put it in Bhal's words, "ga-braso ang laki". And he's not exaggerating! Hehe. A plate costs Php380. Quite pricey, yes, but it's money well spent! =P~

More pictures here!

06.09.10
Day 92: Piso

Theme: Simplicity.
When I was a kid, a peso could buy me a stick of Astra, an ice candy or a small bag of Pritos Ring. Nowadays, how far can my humble Piso go? I can't even buy a gum.

06.10.10
Day 93: Jello

Theme: Simplicity.
If I could design my own heaven, the clouds would be made of Jelly Ace. ^_^

06.11.10
Day 94: Simple Reminder

Theme: Simplicity.
So you won't fall and hurt yourself.

06.12.10
Day 95: Shadow

Theme: Simplicity.
Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas!

06.13.10
Day 96: Simple Pleasures

Theme: Simplicity.
I miss blowing bubbles. And skipping rope. And playing 10-20. I miss spinning round and round and round until I get so dizzy, I would just drop. I just miss being a kid. :)