[Project 297] Week 22

08.02.10
Day 146: Crumpled Cube

Theme: Quote-ography.
"The more difficult something is, the more rewarding it is in the end."
~Edward Bloom (Big Fish)

08.03.10
Day 147: Crossing The Line

Theme: Quote-ography.
"No matter what they tell you, you don't have to stay within the lines."
~Molly Mahoney (Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium)

08.04.10
Day 148: Raise Your Fist

Theme: Quote-ography.
"It is the eternal right of every man to raise his fist against his fate."
~Daniel Webster (The Devil & Daniel Webster)

08.05.10
Day 149: El Despertar Turns Six

Happy 6th birthday, my dear blog! Thanks for accepting anything and everything I had to say, even if at times I didn't make sense. Now blow your candle and make a wish! Happy birthday! ^_^

08.06.10
Day 150: From Bud To Blossom

Theme: Quote-ography.
"The day came when the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
~Anaïs Nin

08.07.10
Day 151: The Eye

Theme: Quote-ography.
"Sight is about what lies right in front of us. Vision is what lies ahead."
~Johnny Whitefeather (Imagine That)

08.08.10
Day 152: A Thousand Deaths

Theme: Quote-ography.
"Every man dies but not every man really lives."
~William Wallace (Braveheart)

[Project 297] Week 21

07.26.10
Day 139: Totem

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Red.
Watched Inception last Friday and it was really an excellent mind-boggling movie. While it left so much to think about and talk about, this entry won't be a review nor a discussion of the movie's plot, or what I understood of it at least.

I was a looking through a stack of photographs. Baby pictures of me with my parents, me with my grandparents, me with people I could barely recall. And then a familiar voice pulled me out of the scene.

Woke up in the living room of our old house. It was 4am in the morning. My mom was preparing breakfast. Dino was all geared up for an outing. Mico's school service arrived but he wasn't home and nobody seemed to notice. We all fell silent for a minute. Waiting. For what exactly, I don't know. But we waited still. Mico arrived home from God-knows-where. He looked wasted. His hair was long and messy and he had this blonde highlights. And he looked a lot thinner. (Yeah, I just had to mention that. Hehe.) My mom asked him where he had been but he did not respond. Told him to prepare for school but he told us he wasn't going.

I was jolted awake and once again I found myself in the living room. It no longer felt like a dream. I thought I was out of my dream world. Until I saw my lola and my already dead lolo outside our house. Didn't actually saw their faces but I knew it was them. I was suddenly aware. I started counting the levels of my dreams and I counted four. Tried to notice any weird projections. Who is the Extractor? Who is the Architect? Am I looking at my projection of my mom or is she the Forger? I wanted to wake up. I closed my eyes really tight, tried to snap back to reality. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do it. So I called my mom. I told her that I was dreaming and that she had to wake me up. My mom looked at me crazy. I told her that it's July 2010 and she told me that it's only December 28, 1938. I asked her to stick a knife on me. I begged my mom to kill me. She was worried about how I was acting. I told her that it was the only way I could jump back to the real world. She shook me so hard I thought my neck was gonna snap. Or maybe it did. And I was finally awake.

In my dream, I counted four levels. Now I could only remember three. I wonder, is this really my mom asking me if I'm reporting for work today? Am I really typing this on my computer at 6:30 in the morning? Is this my reality? Or am I stuck in a limbo? Without a totem, without a touchstone to the real world, how am I to know?

07.27.10
Day 140: Many Mini Magnet Mo

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Orange.
Midori magnet sets are cute miniature magnets from Japan. I remember back in Tsukiden, this is what most of us want as pasalubong. Almost every CPU is decorated with these little but powerful magnets. And we wonder why our computers crash. Hehe.

07.28.10
Day 141: D'Oh!

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Yellow.
The Simpsons is my second favorite cartoon series. Next to South Park, of course. Hehe. Homer isn't my favorite Simpson. But he never fails to crack me up with his funny and often stupid lines.

Homer: "I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman."

07.29.10
Day 142: Go Green

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Green.
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.

07.30.10
Day 143: Back Stitch

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Blue.
A nice back pocket embroidery is a must-have whenever I buy a pair of jeans. :)

07.31.10
Day 144: Identity Crisis

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Indigo.
So many questions in life that I still don't have the answers to. Questions like, "What is my purpose in life?", "Am I shaped by destiny or am I the shaper of my destiny?", "What came first, the chicken or the egg?", blah-bity-bloo-blah. But among all these, there's this one question that's been nagging me and causing me countless sleepless nights...

"What the @#$% is Grimace?"

I mean, really. In McDonaldLand, we have a clown, a thief who steals burgers, a giant bird, and a pair of pom-poms-looking "fry guys". But what the @#$% is Grimace? An Ube McFlurry? A purple Chicken McNugget? Or a grape-flavored extra rice? What the fudge??!! Haha.

08.01.10
Day 145: Lone Bloom

Theme: Roy G. Biv - Violet.
Destined to bloom alone in a sea of green.

[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