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Sunday, October 30, 2011

HE SAYS, SHE SAYS


This day of last year, I have witnessed the union of two of my closest friends. I was one of the honored guests to the joyful event and, remembering them today, I felt compelled to share the story I wrote for them. 

Manong Glenn and Leigh, here's for you: Happy 1st Anniversary!


 

SHE is an epitome of a purpose-driven being. 
She is passionate about all that she does and is determined at achieving her goals.
HE is dutiful and is enthusiastic about matters of his interest. 
 He is gently persistent in getting to his targets.

She says she will, and she does. 
He says he will, but sometimes he doesn’t. 
She stands by him, he learns from her. 
They are each other’s inspiration. 
Theirs is a complementary bond.


SHE is strong-minded and sometimes superior. 
She says what she feels and does what she wants.
HE is accepting, consenting, almost always conceding. 
He takes a softer line.

But he can win over. 
She can give in. 
Besides, he won her over! 
Theirs is a mutual understanding.


SHE is loyal and is devoted to him. 
She encourages him, and cheers him on.
HE adores her and is committed to her. 
He assists and defends her.
 

Theirs is a union established by nature and time.
Theirs is a love founded on respect and trust.
Theirs is a life and a future that is made certain through God’s providential plan...
...for who would’ve thought that they were meant for each other’s arms?





Monday, October 3, 2011

FOOD for the SIGHT (and SOUL)

Because I miss the outside world and my camera and the impulsive trips in, out and around town, I scanned through my photo files and found these faves. I had fun reminiscing the whens, whats, hows and whos behind each photograph. So let the pictures do their job of painting a thousand words...I will let them do the talking...err, some of the talking. :D

Mi Estrella
I love this one because it puts together my fave icons Star and Smiley, plus Yellow shining in the dark. A successful spotlight effect captured while taking advantage of the darkness brought about by the power outage one stormy night.
December 2010 | Home


Manuel et Maria
My parents, now old and sick, are still the jolly ones. They are my reminders of not worrying about the morrow. Gentle, caring and very supportive, they have made life less complicated. This day was Mama's only day out (of the house). Her one-time-big-time stroke left her paralyzed. Taken before Tatay's great accident.  I hope to spend more happy years with them - to learn from them, to serve them, to love them.
November 2010 | Antipolo


La Mariposa
This is just one of the "insect" photographs I have taken. I love capturing tiny living things on camera. Aside from getting clear, magnified details, I am most challenged with keeping them still and picture-ready. This one is a success! I have files of ants, beetles, spiders, grasshoppers, flies and worms, too! Icky as they may seem to appear to the naked eye but viewing them in greater detail is not as horrifying as one may imagine it to be.
January 2011 | Home


Mi Retiro Destino
Living in the city makes me long for peaceful environments like this. I hope to spend the last years of my life as close to nature as possible. This picture translates my hopes and dreams into the physical form. I passed by this place one excursion day when I enjoyed the cool, clear river water after a long trail up the mountains. This place is walking distance to a waterfalls, and near a beach as well.
April 2011 | Romblon


EL Valiente Yeli
Among the firstfruits of my photography adventures, Yeli braving the dark has given me inspiration. Yeli has been absorbing tears and fears for five years now. Wherever I go (for long trips), he goes.
September 2008 | Pasig


La Naturaleza
Cool, cool, refreshing nature! I just love the complementing blue and green. Makes me want to camp out - perfect treatment for stressful days in the city :) Taken  while traversing the smoothly-paved SCTEX one family outing day.
May 2009 | Subic


La Floracion
Blooming out of contrast, soft, sweet, creamy...ice cream? Flowers are among nature's wonderful creations. One will never run out of colors, patterns and even textures, and their various combinations. I picked this lucky one from a heap while on an early morning jog around the village with Tatay and Shoti.
February 2011 | Antipolo


Mi Preciosa Puesta de Sol
(See previous blog entry on sunsets for the story ;-)
April 2010 | Zambales


Mi Familia
New Year's Eve Feast. People who matter most to me. Small, happy family. Perfect? No. Challenged? Yes. But I would pick them anytime.
If only we could be together forever
January 2010 | Queenstown