I had a tour of Metro Manila this morning, with the help of Elson, the office driver. It's actually job-related but Elson and I connived to take some tour of Makati, Eastwood, Fort Boni, Edsa, Cubao and Malacanang rolled into one trip. This chance I get every month.
Makati is getting old. Only its shopping district is getting remodelled. Eastwood is like a wine. It gets better as it grows old. The achitecture of the place goes with the feel of the place. There is distinct feel of romance with the place's architectire and design. I hope the succeeding developments will abide with that.
I finally got the chance to see most of Fort Boni's street art. They are amazing! I join Daphne Osena's call to promote public art in this country. We are a country of artists. Aren't we the country of Juan Lunas and Amorsolos? Soon, I'll be back to have my pictures taken.
EDSA is still EDSA. The billboards cramp the view of the CBDs along the way. The traffic is still slow, but has improved since the previous years. Malacanang needs beautification. The landmarks within its border are decaying.
Overall, the Fort Boni is the most exciting place I visited. I have to schedule another day to cover the whole place.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Born of boredom
It's August 19, Quezon City day after the father of my city, Manuel L. Quezon (who is apart from being a statesman, is also good at women), who is also the father of our national language, Filipino. That is why August is our Buwan ng Wika/National Language Month.
Kaya naman, eto. Ang Filipino ang aking pambansang wika. Pero sa pagdaan ng panahon nag-evolve na ito. (Halata ba?) May jejemon language, may gay linggo, may inday quotes at iba pa. Naabsorb na nito ang iba pang lengguahe.
So back to English and to my point today. This note is born out of boredom. I should be studying now for my exam this Saturday but no. I read Raj's book Eleven Minutes and learn some things about love and sex. I surf the net from lunch up to now. And I am not minding the pressure of knowing that a majority of my classmates are laboring to prepare for that exam.
I am bored. I am thinking if it is just for today or of my life in general. I want an answer now, but I am too bored to even bother.
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Resurrection
Three days ago, Inna bade good bye. Maybe she gave up on me for not studying that hard for my law subjects, as hard as I used to in my MA subjects. I may be bitter that she left me after years of love-hate relationship. But I have to move on. Yesterday, I went to Shopwise Cubao and the nearby SM to scout for a new study lamp. I wanted to buy that of Raj's lamp (only in red) which could double as a side lamp. But looking at it, it is too bulky for the limited space I got in my unit. I scoured other stores and found the one in Ace Hardware. It is the smaller version of what I initially wanted. Plus it fits well in my study area. Meet Max, the resurrection of Inna. I hope to have years of fruitful study with her. Just like the way Inna and I did.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Funeral
Last Friday the Thirteenth, my study lamp for almost eight years bade good bye and graduated a life well served. It has been with me through college, post graduate in urban planning and my first two years in law school. Aside from it being a "sulit" buy, for serving me those long years at a bargain price of P199, my study lamp is my reliable study buddy. Before your funeral, I would like to name you "Inna". Aside from being an "Ilaw ng aking tahanan", your brand actually says your a product of Tokina. Anyways. Good bye Inna. You served me well and your loyalty is unquestionable but I am sorry I need to replace you really soon.
Inna
Summer of 2003- Rainy 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Oathtaking
It's official. I am now a licensed environmental/urban planner.
When I took my MA four years ago, I never thought that it has a board exam. Well, my graduate course has none so knowing that my post-graduate course has makes me excited. Last June 14-15, I took the EnP board exam, with only three days of review. Yup, that's right. I only reviewed exactly three days before the exam. Taking the exam is just an afterthought after I declined joining an international convention in Korea because it will cover my first month during the first sem in law school.
When I took my MA four years ago, I never thought that it has a board exam. Well, my graduate course has none so knowing that my post-graduate course has makes me excited. Last June 14-15, I took the EnP board exam, with only three days of review. Yup, that's right. I only reviewed exactly three days before the exam. Taking the exam is just an afterthought after I declined joining an international convention in Korea because it will cover my first month during the first sem in law school.
After the first day of exam, I thought I am not going to pass. I failed to review a bulk of the concepts covered. I thought of not returning the next day. But I went on and thought I did well the next day. The questions are relatively easier and being a law student helped. The exam questions covered statutes on planning and some constitutional law concepts. Yesterday, I took of my oath in Club Filipino. Time to think how to maximize this profession.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
My Perspective: Prelude
I named my new blog as breaking grounds initially to chronicle my adventures as I travel the world and be involved with the lives of those who I get to meet along the way. The eagerness to start something new with the new year always sets in to me just as it is with most of us.
It never came to my mind that it will also make sense as a title as I now try to establish new beginnings with my personal life specifically my personal relationships.
Admittedly, the past weeks were tumultous. My relationship with this girl started to go downhill about three weeks ago. That Wednesday night was a sign. With her claiming that she always makes the sacrifice to maintain the relationship within hearing distance of my friends and some strangers dumbfounded me. I thought those claims, no matter what the cause is, are supposed to be discussed in private. After all, our relationship was not perfect. There were times that we argue a lot and there were the good times. The bad times, we always tried to have time discussing at my usual insistence that I need time to think things over and her insistence that we need to resolve it at that moment. Anyway, the previous incidents had always been relatively easy to handle, except for that night.
At that night, I really thought of how the relationship is going. Thoughts of possibilities and what ifs, of why she did it and what more she can do came bothering my mind. Then I suddenly realized that she is slowly getting out of my future's picture.
I enter into a relationship thinking and hoping that it will be the last. With that in mind, every time there are difficulties I fight for what can be saved. As long as there is a bit of that love left, I stay. I may decide to take my own time, but I stay.
That precisely happened here. But the series of events that happened that fateful night spelled our end.
It never came to my mind that it will also make sense as a title as I now try to establish new beginnings with my personal life specifically my personal relationships.
Admittedly, the past weeks were tumultous. My relationship with this girl started to go downhill about three weeks ago. That Wednesday night was a sign. With her claiming that she always makes the sacrifice to maintain the relationship within hearing distance of my friends and some strangers dumbfounded me. I thought those claims, no matter what the cause is, are supposed to be discussed in private. After all, our relationship was not perfect. There were times that we argue a lot and there were the good times. The bad times, we always tried to have time discussing at my usual insistence that I need time to think things over and her insistence that we need to resolve it at that moment. Anyway, the previous incidents had always been relatively easy to handle, except for that night.
At that night, I really thought of how the relationship is going. Thoughts of possibilities and what ifs, of why she did it and what more she can do came bothering my mind. Then I suddenly realized that she is slowly getting out of my future's picture.
I enter into a relationship thinking and hoping that it will be the last. With that in mind, every time there are difficulties I fight for what can be saved. As long as there is a bit of that love left, I stay. I may decide to take my own time, but I stay.
That precisely happened here. But the series of events that happened that fateful night spelled our end.
My Perspective: Prelude
I named my new blog as breaking grounds initially to chronicle my adventures as I travel the world and be involved with the lives of those who I get to meet along the way. The eagerness to start something new with the new year always sets in to me just as it is with most of us.
It never came to my mind that it will also make sense as a title as I now try to establish new beginnings with my personal life specifically my personal relationships.
Admittedly, the past weeks were tumultous. My relationship with this girl started to go downhill about three weeks ago. That Wednesday night was a sign. With her claiming that she always makes the sacrifice to maintain the relationship within hearing distance of my friends and some strangers dumbfounded me. I thought those claims, no matter what the cause is, are supposed to be discussed in private. After all, our relationship was not perfect. There were times that we argue a lot and there were the good times. The bad times, we always tried to have time discussing at my usual insistence that I need time to think things over and her insistence that we need to resolve it at that moment. Anyway, the previous incidents had always been relatively easy to handle, except for that night.
At that night, I really thought of how the relationship is going. Thoughts of possibilities and what ifs, of why she did it and what more she can do came bothering my mind. Then I suddenly realized that she is slowly getting out of my future's picture.
I enter into a relationship thinking and hoping that it will be the last. With that in mind, every time there are difficulties I fight for what can be saved. As long as there is a bit of that love left, I stay. I may decide to take my own time, but I stay.
That precisely happened here. But the series of events that happened that fateful night spelled our end.
It never came to my mind that it will also make sense as a title as I now try to establish new beginnings with my personal life specifically my personal relationships.
Admittedly, the past weeks were tumultous. My relationship with this girl started to go downhill about three weeks ago. That Wednesday night was a sign. With her claiming that she always makes the sacrifice to maintain the relationship within hearing distance of my friends and some strangers dumbfounded me. I thought those claims, no matter what the cause is, are supposed to be discussed in private. After all, our relationship was not perfect. There were times that we argue a lot and there were the good times. The bad times, we always tried to have time discussing at my usual insistence that I need time to think things over and her insistence that we need to resolve it at that moment. Anyway, the previous incidents had always been relatively easy to handle, except for that night.
At that night, I really thought of how the relationship is going. Thoughts of possibilities and what ifs, of why she did it and what more she can do came bothering my mind. Then I suddenly realized that she is slowly getting out of my future's picture.
I enter into a relationship thinking and hoping that it will be the last. With that in mind, every time there are difficulties I fight for what can be saved. As long as there is a bit of that love left, I stay. I may decide to take my own time, but I stay.
That precisely happened here. But the series of events that happened that fateful night spelled our end.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
provisions
The past year was very good and generous to me. Here's to looking forward to God's provisions this year. I really have to work harder and earn more.
IPad
ITouch and Kindle in one! The newest offering of Apple is my kind of stuff :) More reading, listening and watching for the year. Priced below $500, this is workable to own
Nikon D60 (lower or higher model will do)
I would love to go back to my photography skills. I hope this one will come along soon that my planned trips abroad are fast approaching.
Mini Cooper (dream dream dream and it will happen)
I saw one yesterday along Kalayaan Ave. It is exactly the same as the one in this picture. It looks stylish and appealing. I really pray that I get to own and drive one before the year ends. Now I have to work for my license.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7
IPad
ITouch and Kindle in one! The newest offering of Apple is my kind of stuff :) More reading, listening and watching for the year. Priced below $500, this is workable to own
Nikon D60 (lower or higher model will do)
I would love to go back to my photography skills. I hope this one will come along soon that my planned trips abroad are fast approaching.
Mini Cooper (dream dream dream and it will happen)
I saw one yesterday along Kalayaan Ave. It is exactly the same as the one in this picture. It looks stylish and appealing. I really pray that I get to own and drive one before the year ends. Now I have to work for my license."Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
breaking grounds
"Keep moving forward." There's no way to go but to move forward. Meet the Robinsons reminds me of this mantra whenever I feel down or when the world just turned upside down. It reminds me that there is another day to look forward to and that day depends on today. So today, I will enjoy every bit of happiness and savor every pain. Today I learn and be more thankful for the experience. Today there is no tomorrow. Today I break grounds.
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