My wedding idea and her wedding idea

D-day is not that long and feels like it's just around the corner. I'm surprised that i'm quite specific about the pre-nuptial pictures and the pictures after the wedding. So far i've been toying with the idea of creating a storyboard and share it with our photographer. Me and my future wife are into the idea of coffee and sunset theme. We got the nod of one our regular coffee shops in the city (plus the usual restrictions). I'm still looking for another place which has a nice combination of greenery and scenery.

I'm also thinking of having our pre-nuptial pictures taken at Bag of beans (Tagaytay) and I have a nice idea how the pictures would look like. The catch is that we have to do this on a weekday because there's no photograper available on weekends. Sad Sad Sad.

Saturday @ Wai Ying

Hakaw anyone? I believe an order of this costs 65php. Try dipping it in soy sauce (with chili sauce and calamansi...)


One of the best tasting chili sauce that I have tasted so far. One needs lots of tissues after consuming a teaspoon of this spicy concoction.

SE W810i and Toycon 2008 (Megamall)

I still have a couple of pictures left from the Toycon 2008 (Megamall) that were taken using my old SE W810i. I am proud of that model because it was able to produce nice looking pictures considering the 2-megapixel camera that came along with the phone. The phone went along with me when I was a regular of Puerto Galera and was able to take some memorable vidoes as well.

Broadband internet speed check

I tried testing my connection this afternoon. Not that fast but good enough to send and receive email. Satisfactory for browsing message boards.

Not recommendable for watching streaming webisodes. Don't expect much from the speed if you're downloading stuff (especially if it's a large file). Youtube vidoes are snail pace.

Pics from Bicolandia

Some more pictures from my recently concluded Bicol trip.

My team goes on yellow mode

The ladies of the VAM-SC team
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Along the 3F hallway
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Color rotation made via Photobucket
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Eraserheads

Here's what I can recall about the guys

- I saw them hanging around @ Freedom Bar (Anonas Road, QC). Around the late 90's and the aura that the has around them. Poor me that I did not bother to ride the trike home and get my cassette tape of their ultraelectromagnetictop for them to sign (where did that tape go...)

- I would save all of my lunch money just to buy their first three albums at Odyssey records in Ali Mall and ignore my high school classmates comments that Rivermaya is better.

- Afternoon would not be complete without hearing the showdown Between E-heads (with a smile) against Rivermaya (214). Campus Radio did a good job playing along with the listeners and giving honest to goodness ranking of each song. That was like a 2-3 week old tug of war between those songs for number 1.

- I would reserve my weekend for the part 23 of the concert (just in case) and will ignore any request by management for me to go to work on that day. History in music is much better than doing rest day overtime...

- Pulled out two sound check songs from youtube and credits goes to the member who goes by quarkhenares

A messed up laptop screen

I am surprised that something happened to my Dell laptop. It was working last Monday but I was surprised to find the screen (with matching dead pixels showing up on the whole screen) when I came home from work (I do night shift). Weird thing is that I was still using the unit Monday morning to do my take home work. My only suspect is my brother who sneaks into my room every time I am out of the house. I haven't spoke to him because we rarely meet each other and he rarely speaks to him.


Another interesting thing is that he left my room in such a mess when I came home Tuesday morning. My bed was a mess and was stinking like his feet. The laptop was left on standby for I don't know how long and even the modem/router was left running. My clothes were everywhere and I don't know what went into his head to do such thing.

Now I am trying to think how I can save enough money to buy a new laptop (my Dell is a hand me down from my uncle who used it for some time) and considering how pricey one unit can be. I can't get money from work because I am saving for my wedding at the end of this year. I am praying that I can save money this year to buy a new unit or at least the ads on this site (hopefully someone will give me ads). Editing pictures with my current unit is really hard (because of the busted screen) and all I can do is type stuff. :(



*My brother has the tendency to use my stuff with or without my permission. But if it's my time to borrow something from him...he says he will be using it or he bought it with his money (so should I buy one for myself then?)

**My brother won't own any blunder that he makes. I even doubt if he will ever admit that he's the one who broke my laptop screen.

Wonder where "badaf" or "badap" came about??

I was browsing via youtube and Google this morning and found this old video (as in super old!). Just curious if the song started the term which is being used right now. The video looks like it came from the 70's and looks like a predecessor to That's Entertainment.

Valkyrie...Deculture!

Found this link from a topic in one of the message boards that I frequently visit. Nice rendition of good ol' Macross Valkyries. The animation studio in charge of that part should be given a kudos for giving respect and effort (it's like a lifelike video). Nice to add the element of Sheryl and Ranka (with their infamous What bout my star performance at the hospital).

Janina Moment

Tsk! Tsk! Lost in words.



Here's what Jimmy Kimmel (former host of the man show)



Here's her follow after the fallout. Hehehe

Food pics from Bicol

Freshly cooked Pinangat from one of the restos in Naga City. We were practically begging the staff at the restaurant to cook it as quickly as possible. I've noticed that most of the visitors were balikbayan. One of the best tasting Pinangat that I have ever tasted in my life.



Graceland is one of our last resort restos in Legazpi City. Almost all business establishment close after 5pm (onda?!) and there only a few of them that were open till 10pm (there's on Jollibee branch that's 24 hours but I skipped the option of going there). Food from Graceland is ok and the Pinangat is well-cooked and service is fast.



Dessert time at DJC halo-halo (Legazpi City branch). One of the hidden secrets of Bicolandia. They have one of best tasting halo-halo concocton and barquillos. It's worth the twelve hour trip from Manila.


Only in Bicol...

Toasted Siopao

Weird thing is that it's inside a bread and the is hard compared to the normal Siopao that is easily available here in Manila. But the taste is ok (although more stuffing is needed).

Another Photoshop Sunday

It's nice to see office mates smiling after a grueling work week.



Sino naman ang pumukaw ng atensyon ni avhen? Hmmmm...

a. May hombre na local?
b. May hombre na imported?
c. Matagal ang payday?
d. At least weekend na ren kahit wala pang payday...
e. Takot siya na ma late ulit...lol


Another lesson learned about Photoshop.

a. Smoke effect.
b. Loads of patience is a must.
c. It's kind of stressful to the hands.
d. Think out of the box.
e. Try to understand the instruction (even though they're not helping).


This pic is beyond photoshop repair and i have decided to sharpen the image a bit then add some chit chat. Hehehe ^_^


Ummm...



Eavesdropping...

Nung bago pa lang si Inday sa UK ay binati sya ng isang kapitbahay nang palabas sya sa kanyang tinitirahan.

Brit Guy: Eh up! You’re new around here aren’t ya?

Inday: That’s a very astute observation, I admire your perspicacity. Yes, I recently migrated from a distant sovereign state.

Brit Guy: Ugghh, your fancy words are giving me a headache.

Inday: Oh I’m sorry, please forgive my verbosity. Here have some acetylsalicylic acid.

Dumugo ilong ng Brit guy.

CHIKSILOG

Remember those days where chatting was really cool and it was part of growing up years? Chiksilog by Kamikazee reminded me of those days and it was really nice to reminisce. Lucky enough that I was not able to experience any eb (single or group) wherein the person behind the name is the total opposite or worse is a poser. I was able to meet some who have been real friends for some time and they are a blessing to me as well. But some are unfortunate to meet posers. LOL!

Partial Color with Photoshop

I was able to finally do partial color on a picture using Photoshop. The process was quite difficult at start but there are online tutorials available and some are on youtube. I had to adjust the brush in order to choose which areas should have color.





I took this picture using my SE w810 and this was taken between 4-5am. I tried adding dialogues via photobucket as well. Enjoy! ^_^

Si Bossing oh!

Yan si Thet! Dati kong bossing yan. Araw araw ay happiness pag nasa team ka niya. Yun nga lang ay wag masyaso pasaway (kasi mas pasaway pala siya) nang di ka makatikim ng bully side niya. Hehehe!

Naalala ko tuloy yung isang beses na may tinawagan siya na uber late na empleyado. Sabay naka speaker phone ang usapan para marinig ng team. Ayun! Huli sa bitag ang mga palusot. Hehehe! Never a day went dull pag si mader ang bossing. Gagawa at gagawa ng paraan yan para makulit ang araw.

Naku! Nahuli sa akto! Si mader nakahuli ng hindi naka aux. Naku! Yari ka! Hehehe! :P

There was no verbal or physcial threat present when this blog post was made. Hehehe :P

Manong Calbo goes to Bicol

I was fortunate enough to visit Bicol last weekend and enjoy the best that the place can offer to a first time visitor. We went there as a group of seven and it was a good decision on the part of the organizer as this would lower down the budget. One way bus ride costs around 950php - 1200php (depends on which bus carrier you prefer) and I think plane fare costs 2000php and above. Travel time for bus is around 9-12hours and 40mins-1hour via plane. Bus trip took longer than usual because of the damaged road around the Quezon-Bicol boundary and there a long of vehicles using the alternate route. My estimate would be 2-3km vehicular traffic (one way) and 2hour traffic. It would be wise to choose bus carriers who has spacious leg room and adjustable seat rest. Number one choice for me would be Cagsawa (and their courteous drivers) and Philtranco (their return is a bit more expensive though).


We left Manila around 6:30 (Friday night) and we took a Bicol bound Philtranco bus from Pasay City. Beware of the nosy porters near the area and make sure your valuables are tucked away in a safe place.



Took a picture of what it looks in front of the bus while we passed by Quezon boundary and headed towards Bicol. Good thing we were seated in the front row.




This is where we got off after the 12 hour journey to Bicol from Manila. Naga city bus terminal and make sure your stomach is strong enough to eat the food offered at the various carinderias there. Bring any medicine like Diatabs or the likes of it. Don't expect the place to be a first class area and cowboy rules apply.

More updates to come

My apologies for not posting any new updates. It's been a crazy 2 week run for me and I still have lots of pictures to process (camsur, manila ocean park, aveneto pics, some random pics). Been busy trying to produce the required reports I have to make for the client report as well. Will be going to Megamall this weekend to attend the Toy Convention. So...more updates to come. Hehehe ;)

Something about love...Migraine

Some poeple I know has something with love. Either they are extremely paranoid or just plain stupid. One of them (a friend for a few years) only calls me up (regardless of what time of the day it is) to share her frustrations about love and her constant analysis of a potential bf. Most of the time I have to do the analyzing after gathering her feedback (how he acts around her, how her classmates treat her, how she feels about the guy, and even mannerisms) and give her some options or possibilities that may happen. I am not sure if my friend is traumatized (thanks to her first and only ex-bf) into the idea of having a relationship and letting things develop each day. Actually, her studies has been affected with this kind of set-up and I am also losing sleep because of constant need of a friendly advice. Things (and people) have their limit and sometimes I am forced to use harsh statements in order to push the idea (she keeps on bugging me for my pov) into her thick skull. I care for her as a dear friend but sometimes she's becoming a pain and a hassle.

She's not calling me and i'm happy she's not...

Something about dogs

I was browsing thru Brian Gorrel's blog and found a post about dogs. I am also attaching the pics that came along with the blog post. Sad to see the dilemma that is shown thru the pictures. Not sure if one of the dogs fell ill or was hit by a car. My two dogs are my source of happiness (aside from my gf and my work) and I always make sure they are healthy. Even a single yelp or cough sends me to their direction to check them out. Sometimes it send us to the nearby vet clinic for lab test (and it is very expensive) and treatment. They are always in my mind whenever I go to grocery to get some stuff for the week ahead. It's also annoying that almost all dog food available in the market have some chicken ingredient added to it's content but some dogs are allergic to it.