I am Twenteen

Manimal Kin Planet

2011-10-26T21:09:00.000-07:00

For almost 3 weeks that we have the relationship quote between us. I've observe allot of the real him already.

Read Cosmo: There are four species of men, the He-wolf, Manda, Manther, and Guyena.

The He-wolf is the alpha male, the aggressive and reliable guy. The Manda is the ideal mix of cuddly and protective; a good guy who gives great hugs. The Manther is the bad-vibe; this guys lose interest with you fast. The Guyena is the funniest but is also the insecure type.

So far Kin showed some mix of Manda and He-wolf type of attitude and personality. He is so cuddly. And when we are cuddling, he is aggressive. He is such a protective guy, he doesn't want me to go on Saturday nights with-out him knowing where I go. He said, he wants to know where am going so that he knows where to fetch me when I'm drunk.

Hmmmf but sometimes I see a Guyena in him. A funny guy with some issues.

But still his a complete Manda for me. Hugsss Kin.

My Heart is in Pain (litterally)

2011-10-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

My heart is in real pain. My laboratory results all failed. I have ITP, now I have Heart Ailment that I cannot pronounce, Highblood and Colds. The doctor said that I should not depress my self. And the most intriguing part was when he said "Enjoy your life".

October 25, 2011. The Competition.

2011-10-25T08:43:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful day today. Great pala. Had a photo shoot at the renovated roof top of Gaisano Mall. Fun experimental experience. Well my boyfriend was there and I had a little surprise to him.

Read Cosmo Tip: If your guy finds competition he'll go more intimate with you, to prove you that you don't need to find another guy besides him.

TRUE tested and proven today. We are quite civil when we are in a super public place, like he calls me by my name, I call him by his name. But this afternoon, he called me "KIN" everywhere we went. He even invited me to have a whole day bonding with him tomorrow. Wow Happy me. This is because of the tip above, I invited Mr. Olive C 2011 during the shoot, and he knows that I like that dude. Though it sounds so mean, looks so mean, it did work. The tip above worked. Now he is more intimate with me like he is already curious who is over the other line, who SMS me, or where I go. Wew. I love it.

My Kin

2011-10-24T20:39:00.000-07:00

There are really people who are meant to meet. For some loving and some hugging. Well am just so glad that after almost 5 months of bitterness and moving-on, I found someone new that inspires my everyday. Makes me laugh, cuddles me, kisses me when am down or sad, a new laugh mate and intimate relationship.

Klyde days were over. And am already good seeing him at school. In fact we already are talking.

Okay going back to my Kin. He is a 3rd year Business Management student. Jasper Lim is his name... To reduce the confusion he is not Jasper David Lim of the CS-Division, okay?

While watching No Other Woman at
GMall Red Carpet Cinema

Am just so thrilled I have this guy with me right now and hopefully we would be together for long.

July 31,2011: It's Raining Men!

2011-08-01T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hello guys, first of all I want to thank the city governement of Davao City for giving me this opportunity of working as the Official Photographer of one of their Pageants. Wew.

Last Sunday (07-31-2011), I had a great photo shoot with the Handsome Guys of Davao. It was the Mr. Handsome Pictorials at the Crocodile Farm. And guess what, my ever dreamed exotic photo shoot came to reality as I shoot Anton, Crocodile Farm's Albino Python. With the concept Adam of Eden, the guys of Mr. Handsome will be posing with Anton while I'm under the heat of the sun taking the photographs. But NO COMPLAINS because I really did had fun.

Ka Cute ni Louie... (=^_^=)

The Undiscovered Davao

2011-07-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

Davao City is one of the biggest city in the whole world. In the recent years, Davao City has evolved from a simple city into a major tourism hub as it is now one of the most favored tourist destination in the country. Commonly as we are to tour visitors from other places we would definitely bring them to the famous places that Davao is well of. But for me, if I were to tour a visitor, I would make him/her experience the Undiscovered Davao. Places and things which most of us would not imagine existed in the city. I will be touring my visitor in three types of places, treating him/her a unusual Davao City tour.

A Historical Landmark: The Church's Memories. For most of us who lived all our lives in the city, we already know that the San Pedro Cathedral is one of the churches that the city treasured most. Located at corner San Pedro Street and Calveria Street, San Pedro Cathedral is one of the oldest Catholic Church in Mindanao. But if you think that San Pedro Cathedral is just a church. Think again. Because the church houses a place that must be discovered for us to understand more of the history of Davao City. Located under the bell tower is a small historical museum, housing the oldest archives of the city, where you can find the oldest bible, church files, statues and images of Davao City then before. From the beginning of the San Pedro Cathedral, all of the history it had been has been documented and preserved on that very spot of the Church.Your visitor will surely appreciate the history of Davao seeing the entire collection of the Cathedral.

If you ask if it is accessible, Yes it is. You just need to go to the office below the bell tower and ask permission to see the collection.

Food Trip: The Terrific Transformation.
Kwek-Kwek Ulit? In Luzon, there is a very famous street food. It is the Kwek-kwek. The real Kwek-kwek is made by using Quail Eggs. But it was been popularized here in Davao City by Chicken Eggs. But because Filipinos are well known of being creative and out of the box thinking, HELLO there, meet the two Terrific Kwek Kwek transformation. Meet Kwek-kwek Balot and Kwek-kwek Penoy. Yes, you've read it right. The two popular eggs have a new packaging. From White Hard shells to Red Orange soft shells, these two will definitely hit you visitors' with a WOW with their taste buds. So try now the Kwek-kwek's new servings at Duterte Street infront of Hotel Gallera.

Scratch the Hell out of it. Another Terrific food transformation is the most wanted and ultimately Davao, The Durian. If your visitors don't like the actual fruit to be served, why not try the fruit to be served with a class. Lola Abon's sells the most delighted Durian Candies while a couple of coffee shops here in Davao also serves Durian Cheese Cakes. But only few serves Durian Coffee. I know that these Durian Transformation is found in Blugre. And you can find Blugre Coffee shop at Pryce Tower and Matina Town Square (MTS). From the Smells like Hell, Scratch it out because you visiting friends will surely love Durian after tasting its transformed servings.

By the Sea: The Vanishing Paradise

People always dreamed of a paradise, a haven close to the sea, where it would have spectacular features and biodiversity and would be unique among the rest. We dreamed of our own Atlantis, the perfect scene of paradise that we seek. And probably this is one part of the Atlantis that we are dreaming of.

If there is one place in Davao that you would probably want to visit, that would be the paradise of your dream and the Atlantis that you seek, there is a situated island in between Samal and Davao City that actually Vanishes during the high tides, and reveals its spectacular beauty when tides are low. The island is actually part of the beautiful and rich Island Garden City of Samal.

Vanishing Island (or Shanipan Shoal) is located between the coast of Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal, a portion of Sanipahan-Babak. Vanishing Island is known as a Diving Site and Marine Sanctuary. With the development done by the local government of Samal to cater tourist needs, aside from the mangrove trees that have been planted, there were also elevated cottages in the middle of the isle for visitors to stay in.

Diving in Shanipan Shoal is most likely most dive sites where sandy and grassy bottoms. Fishes flock the island because of the presence of the planted mangrove trees. You can also collect Sand Dollar Shells which is very common in the Island. There are also several species of Starfishes. But just be careful stepping on the sand, because of its rich ecosystem there are plenty of sea urchins scattered. Enjoy the Island’s view during the sunset and witness the tides eating the whole island. And say to yourself, how great your visit was in the Island. Truly a paradise.

How to get to Vanishing Island.

There are three ways on how to get to Vanishing Island. And commonly you need to rent the whole boat for you to get there.

If you are a certified regular tourist, got the money to pay for the easy route, and would not risk some additional adventure, I would recommend you to take the Samal Route. Take a boat at Sasa heading to Babak Pier and then a 6-10 minute boat ride from Babak Pier to the Island. Another way is From the Sta. Ana Pier and from there you go directly to the Island.

If you are living near some barangays in Sasa or you do have some friends in the neighborhood that could assist you, probably this will be your cheapest way to the island. Renting in these areas is more cheaply compared to the commercial rental boats in both piers mentioned above. A boat ride is just around 150 pesos/boat and you can get there in less than 5 minutes.

So If you really want to let your visitors bring good memories back to their home and share something new to their friends at their respected places. Why not try these things in Davao. Am Sure their friends and love ones will be curious and will be visiting also the places you've taken them.

Dreaming of Coffee Beans falling from the Clouds

2011-07-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Coffee Dream SM has a new look. They had repackaged their stores to fit the new generation of coffee shop goers. They noticed that allot of Filipino youth now a day’s favored to go to Coffee shops to have access to free wifi, study their lessons, mingle with their friends, and rest from the tiring ambiance of the school. The ambience of the place has been shifted from cozy to chic. Coffee Dream served affordable drinks and the service of their bartenders is excellent.

Coffee products

Product	Single	double
Espresso	50	60
Flavored Espresso	60	70
Cafe Machiatto	60	70

Product	Short	Tall	Grande
Espresso Americano	60	70	80
Cappucino	70	80	90
Cafe Au Leit	65	75	85
Mochaccino	85	95	105
Cafe Late	70	80	90
Cafe Mocha	75	85	95
Harmless	90	100	110

Product	Tall	Grande
Iced Coffee	80	90
Iced Espresso	65	75
Iced Mochaccino	90	100
Iced Mocha	85	95
Iced Cappucino	85	95
Iced Latte	85	95
Iced Coffee Frappe	85	95

Chilled Blends

Product	Tall	Grande
Coffee Based
Frosticcino	120	130
Frothy Caramel	115	125
Fro-Reo	120	130
Irish Latte Chill	110	120
Non-Coffee Based
Creamy Irish	115	125
Green Tea Chill	110	120
Strawberry Chill	110	120
Mango Chill	110	120

Other Beverages

Products	Short	Tall	Grande
Hot Chocolate	70	80	90
Hot Milk	70	80	90
Cold Milk		75	85
Cold Chocolate		90	100
Iced Tea		80	90
Orange Juice		70	80
Special Tea			80
Tsokolate		70

Add-Ons

Product	Price
Extra Shot	20
Decaf	25
Whipped Cream	20
Milk	15
Low Fat Milk	15
Flavored Syrup	20
Chocolate Syrup	15
Hot water	10

All Prices are inclusive of government tax. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

All Prices are in Pesos.

A simpel littele treat from Karl

2011-07-18T03:38:00.000-07:00

Karl gave me a little phone accessory with my name on it and a message saying XOXO... woo... Soo Cool... I appreciate even the little things..Thank you Karl..

Just got a Dream Frequency Card! O:-]

2011-07-18T03:35:00.000-07:00

Coffee Dream just gave me my Dream Frequency Card... Here is the thing with the card everytime you visit the Coffee shop you earn a point and you'll gonna have free coffee every 6th visit... Isn't that great for a person like me who always want to go to coffee shops after classes this would be a very fun treat... NYam Nyam... Coffee Dream is located at SM City- Ecoland and infront Camella NorthPoint, Bajada. =) (by the way I'm still working out with my article regarding the one whole day free treat I had at Coffee Dream with my fellow bloggers... Weee...)

Another Fashion Show

2011-07-18T03:23:00.000-07:00

I was invited on an event at SM Entertainment Plaza last night. It was entitled "ELEMENTS: Fashion Show for A Cause". I came to the venue very early because at first I was told that it would start three in the afternoon. Then when I arrived, the people are still practicing their blockings. The Event was supposed to start at 4PM, but then again Filipino Time, it started so late. an hour after, 5:30 PM.

Someone sent me a SMS Message saying "Koii magtingin ka ng Fashion show sa SM?", it was my Ex's Twin brother... Woo... And I replied with no hesitation that yes I would watch. Minutes later he was already there, wearing a red bonet, orange polo shirt, cargo short pants, and colorful shoes. Hehe...

And the images of the past came to me again. It was his twin who is with me during the last fashion show I attended at SM. Haiz. That was same date of the graduation and final pinning ceremony of their older brother Kyle. I also met their mother during that day. Waaa... Uber.

Going Back,
He asked me if he can sit beside me. And because the seat was available, i said yes, that he can sit right next to me. Then Mobile Phone Beeped. Someone texted. "Asa ka? naa ko diri Fashion show"... Okay Dadhie texted. Jeee... I'm in a situation like of Life and death. If Dadhie sees me with my Ex's twin bro, what would he think of me, that I still haven't complete move-on with my ex. Grrr...

Until the show ended, my ex's twin bro was with me. Then we separate ways. Sort of. Then I waited for Dadhie at Coffee Dream, because we are going to some place else. Then yes on our way to ride the jeepney... Tedeng! We met again. Blah Blah Blah... We were messaging each other even though we were just 3 meters aways. We didn't talk.... and Dadhie was just so silent.

Light Alchemist Davao

2011-07-15T18:07:00.000-07:00

Workshop : Comprehensive Photoshop Workshop for beginners and intermediate photographers by Reinier Tinapay

Date : August 07, 2011

Location : to be announced to participants

Limited Seats : 15 slots only (reserved only when payment is made)

Mode of Payment : please contact Tiny Pinili for details 09166999481

Fee : 3300 (Including Lunch)

Schedule summary:

8am-12 noon - briefing and themed photo-shoot done in collaboration with Luxe Lab
12nn-1pm - lunch
1pm-530 pm - understanding concept and analysis of theme and processing accordingly

Participants will receive printed copies of reference materials as well as working textures useful for processing

Workshop requirements :

Knowledgeable in basic Photoshop tools, familiar with layers, blending modes and masking
A laptop with Photoshop installed. at least cs2. although some Cs5 features will be briefly discussed in the workshop, we will focus more on the tools that are common between the 2 versions. However, should you wish to explore the functions of cs5, download a trial version of Cs5 from adobe.com
a mouse (or a tablet) is a must for Photoshop users.
atleast 7 gig of hardisk space. Since our workshop will involve layers and layers of work, a free space is requirement for Photoshop to work on. textures will also be provided and may consume even more memory from your hard disk.
and more importantly, an open mind.....remember that i will be sharing you personal techniques that ive been using for several years. If you are willing to accept what i have to offer, sign up and be counted.

Reinier Tinapay is a Digital Photographer base in Singapore. To view his work please visit the links below.

Please Visit his website

http://www.reiniertinapay.com/

and like his works on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginarium-Alchemist/216001951773026

Alam mo... nang dahil sa iyo... nakafeel ako ng Magical Feeling!

2011-07-13T20:47:00.000-07:00

I was in a car crash
Throwed up like trash
Slap twice, step thrice
It felt so real
Baby what's the deal
Look straight into my eyes
You told me all these lies

I didn't see it coming
I didn't see it happening
That one day you'd be leaving me hanging

Chorus:

I'm happy you left me
I prayed that you hurt me
It's a magical feeling
Knowing that you're not meant for me

Heavy rains poured on me
Lightning struck and hit me
Slap twice, step thrice
It felt so real
Baby what's the deal
Look straight into my eyes
You told me all these lies
I didn't see it coming
I didn't see it happening
That one day you'd be leaving me hanging

(repeat chorus)

People say you're sorry
But baby don't you worry
Life has been easier without you
We should have done this earlier.

(repeat chorus 2x)

Hello we are The Pizza Trio

2011-07-13T20:16:00.000-07:00

Pizza Trio: From the cozy food court of Ateneo de Davao University, a pizza stand was making a history. After the launch of our website - Urban Davao, a cool friendship was made by three core individuals. The Photographer, The I.T Expert, and The Model.

The Photographer

The IT Expert

The Model

For our love of Pizzas we were bonded. And as Urban Davao family is also growing. We, the Pizza Trio, will keep our friendship. Hey guess what, when we have problems, we look forward for the comment of our group. We always find time to be together. Thus the Pizza Trio is not just friendship, but considered as a family. We don't need to be drunk to be hyper.

We always bond together at Shakeys (suki na kasi). But we will be also visiting all pizza houses that we can. And will be tasting all the pizzas they can offer us. Invite us once you will have a pizza treat. So that next time you will be invited on our Pizza Escapades.

Baby Out!

2011-07-13T19:57:00.000-07:00

Baby Girl Peeks: Baby Alehk Shorein peeks to her mom, while her cord is being cut-of.
Another pamangkin is out. And that only means my parents are again Lolo and Lolas. Another baby will call me dada. Wew. The new generation of our clan. My Ate Asha is finally a mom. Congratulations.

Alehk Shorein

of Pizzas, Arcade and Videoke

2011-07-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

What a great day spending with the people you shared with common interests. Thus the Urban Davao family is already growing. I spent a day with Jin, Chat, Juy and Duane. Duane treat us Pizza at Shakeys. BUY 1 FREE 1 as always. Went some arcade basketball. Sadly I didn't win. Chat is still the reigning Basketball-Arcade MVP. She's no Woman. hahaha. Then Videoke at Chat's Videoke house.

Videoke Scores as followed:

Chat: 90..., 91, 94, and 95
Koii: 90..., 94, 95, and 95
Jin: 90...
Duane: 90..... 90.... 90... (hahaha)

I feel my voice starts to turn into PAOS mode.
Then went home wet. Damn this weather.

From Left to Right: Juy, Koii, Chat, Duane, Jin...
at shakeys having some pizza

Can you beat the reigning MVP? Duane trying hard to beat Chat's 180+ Score.

Bloody Me. I am Bleeding.

2011-07-12T21:30:00.000-07:00

"You will know the real meaning of life when you know that there is death." -Avatar, Legend of Aang

In my 20 years of existence, I always ask about my purpose of living. I always dream to know why we exist and how are we created. Where does the human came from and where we will go after we die. We can never tell the realities of life yet, no scientific truth can really back-up the truth of our real existence.

The good thing about my life, is that I know that I'm living it short. I am making my everyday happier than it could or should be. I smiled my heart aches away, cried over my break-up, and laughed with my friends. I had loved my family, my friends, my God, my self, and some people who made my journey extra special. But it seems this emotions will soon be gone. I'm not pretty sure of what will going to happen the next two years of my life.

6 years ago, it was during my geometry class in my third year in High School, my seatmate gone panic. She pointed my nose is bleeding. I haven't noticed my nose was already bleeding and so I was rushed to the clinic. 20 minutes after, I am still bleeding. A hour passed then it became two. Then it stopped. I was about to be rushed at the hospital when the bleeding stopped. I didn't feel anything, just bleeding.

Prior to my bleeding, I saw red spots in my back and legs. I disregard those things, knowing it could just be my allergies again. After that day that I bleed for two hours, I seemed to notice a large bruise on my thigh through my knee. and some small ones on my arm, back and leg area. But still I felt so normal. Days after the bruises, the red spots were still there and in addition to that dried blood covered the walls of my mouth. But still I felt so normal. Then came a day, my nose bleed again. Then vomited blood along with the bleeding nose. That's how I got rushed to the hospital.

At first I was diagnosed with dengue by the hospital and was confined. 1st time to be confines in the hospital, 1st time to meet the needle of dextrose. I really hate injections and needles. Med techs took sample of my blood to check my CBC and platelets. I do scream when they take blood from me. A syringe plugged on my elbow and pricked on my point finger, then another on my middle finger. The result,. I was below the minimum normal 150,000. Me on bed rest, because I'm still under observation, I was checked-in a private room. Every 6 hours I experienced blood tests.

The doctor came to check on me. And he seemed to be in questions of what really was wrong with me. Then came the possibility that it could be Leukemia or Lupus. But my blood test showed my white blood was normal. Then called a hematologist. She diagnosed me with the possibility of the rarest kind, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is the condition of having an abnormally low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) of no known cause (idiopathic). As most incidents of ITP appear to be related to the production of antibodies against platelets, immune thrombocytopenic purpura or immune thrombocytopenia are terms also used to describe this condition. Often ITP is asymptomatic(devoid of obvious symptoms), however a very low platelet count can lead to visible symptoms, such as purpura (large bruises), or more seriously, bleeding diathesis.

ITP was first described by the German physician Paul Gottlieb Werlhof in 1735, and was originally referred to as Werlhof’s disease. In the 20th century, the term idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura was adopted to better describe the condition. The first report of a successful therapy for ITP was in 1916, when a young Polish medical student, Paul Kaznelson, described a female patient's response to a splenectomy(surgical removal of the spleen). Splenectomy remained a first-line remedy until the introduction of steroid therapy in the 1950s. Refractory ITP is a term used in chronic cases where thrombocytopenia persists despite the use of all clinically indicated therapies. [Source Wikipedia]

I am one out of the 10 million guys who could have this disease. So lucky? No it isn't. I feel so normal and all of the sudden I will know that I am really not. Continuing the blood testing but this time every three hours. I also do remembering waking up around 1:00 AM just for a reason that they will be getting another set of blood sample for the blood culturing test. I felt like a guinea pig. But still I felt normal.

I was taking up my medications inside the hospital my first four days I am taking Immune-Suppressant and the most painful one the steroids injected. You know the feeling of being wounded and someone just through a bucket of alcohol to your fresh wounds. It feels something like that. I usually demanded for Ice bag before injecting it. Aside from my medications, I am also drinking Tawa-tawa and some Anti-Dehydration Drinks.

Another day, my blood test result came. And it showed I dropped a close to death count 7,000. The doctors panicked, but asking me? I still felt so normal. Maybe my brain is already numb from pain. They transfused 10 bags of platelets to me (by the way. a bag of platelet cost Php 10,000- 15,000 because of the process of extracting it from the donated blood).

The next day, the hematologist payed another visit, this time she brought some equipment. Three syringe, some test tubes and glass sampling. The two syringe seemed so normal, but the other one... the needle was a almost a foot long. That test was to get some sample of my bone marrow. The most painful part of all the examinations. First she let me laid on my back. Then injected anesthesia and reminded me that the anesthesia will only effect on the skin, fats and the first layers of the muscle. And she said it right, when the needle penetrated more than the first layer of the muscle, all I can say was some bad words and God's multiple names. So painful. When it was over she showed to me a the sample. A clear liquid, a little blood and white brainy like stuff- The Bone Marrow.

After a week and so in the hospital I was released. And was advised not to stress my self. To go to the clinic every Friday. Not to carry heavy load. Not to play contact sports. Not to have contact with sick people, thus my Immune system is strong, I am taking up Immune-Suppressant.

Until now am maintaining something. Some sort of steroid injects every six months. And more when worst came scenarios.

Plus One

2011-07-11T20:51:00.000-07:00

Just as what Aristotle had taught us, People are by nature social beings, and therefore social institutions express our true nature, instead of oppressing it. Humans as we are we tend to communicate with others through sharing the same experiences and sharing the same motifs of reality. The reality of being social beings started when we learned to interact with others. And these nature of humans being social, gave way to various of mediums to develop and fill the need for social interactions. With the rise of the technological era is at it's plot, new methods and mediums were introduced. Chatting, Voice Calls, Video Calls until there came Social Networking.

I admit I started on Friendster, that was my 1st Social Network then came Multiply and Facebook. And as the rapid shift of upgrades on site, Friendster now a days is like a gaming site, while Multiply sticks with its industry of business through photography, and Facebook adds Skype for Video Chatting, another breakthrough from Google says to solve the unlikely unsecured network of other social networks. We are indeed Social beings but the need of protection from any forms of abuse online is the number one guarantee of this new social network supported by Google. Google Plus makes Facebook networking convenient and yet secured. At this very moment of BETA testing period of the site I was very privilege or by luck to be one of the 1st Generation of Google Plus Users.

It is still so early to tell if Google Plus can really top over the Facebook regime. This is surely a Plus One to the experience.

Nestle Kasambhuhay Habambuhay.

2011-07-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

Another Neil Coleta Clip... hahaha... Super Enjoy this Nestle Clip. One of the few more Nestle Kasambhuhay Habambuhay. Featuring my ever favorite Neil Coleta of Nestle... woot.

Monochromatic Shoot

2011-07-11T07:30:00.000-07:00

UrbanDavao Fashion E-zine 2 Teaser
http://www.urbandavao.com/

Production:
PHOTOGRAPHERS Jan Mikko Canarias, Jonz Beincent Tan |
MODELS Patrick Modequillo, Zara Delgado, Karl Clement Jarabelo |
MAKE-UP ARTIST/ STYLIST Jaime Salvador Theves |
MODELING AGENTS Jon Nunez, Jay Diaz |
WARDROBE Jeon Rabago, Chilianne Madrigal |

Special Thanks to Glam Models for making this shoot happen and to the people who came during the photo shoot: Maii Lee, Bethune Apat, Louise Jarabelo

Location: San Pedro Street, Davao City
DSLR OS: Nikon D60 & Canon Kiss 1000D

http://www.facebook.com/koiicanariasphotography

FOR Hair &make-up services like wedding,debut,modeling,pageant or any occasions
you may contact Jaime Theves @
Smart:09491534661
Sun:09427174301

Love and Infatuation. What's the God Damn Difference!?

2011-07-11T05:46:00.000-07:00

According to Google Dictionary

in·fat·u·a·tion

noun /inˌfaCHo͞oˈāSHən/

infatuations, plural
An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something
- he had developed an infatuation with the girl
- the thrill of infatuation

love

verb /ləv/

loved, past participle; loved, past tense; loves, 3rd person singular present; loving, present participle

Feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone)

- do you love me?

Like very much; find pleasure in

- I'd love a cup of tea, thanks
- I just love dancing
- a fun-loving girl

noun /ləv/

loves, plural

An intense feeling of deep affection

- babies fill parents with intense feelings of love
- their love for their country

A deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone

- it was love at first sight
- they were both in love with her
- we were slowly falling in love

A personified figure of love, often represented as Cupid

A great interest and pleasure in something

- his love for football
- we share a love of music

Affectionate greetings conveyed to someone on one's behalf

A formula for ending an affectionate letter

- take care, lots of love, Judy

A person or thing that one loves

- she was the love of his life
- their two great loves are tobacco and whiskey

A friendly form of address

- it's all right, love

Used to express affectionate approval for someone

- don't fret, there's a love

(in tennis, squash, and some other sports) A score of zero; nil

- love fifteen
- he was down two sets to love

If we base it to the definition it is very clear the difference of strength the two emotions give off. Love is a stronger feeling for someone, while on the other hand, Infatuation is the puppy love for adolescent.

During my High School days we were taught of two kinds of love. The Unconditional and the Conditional. Unconditional love is rare to be found in human beings because it is usually divine of source. An example of Unconditional Love is God's Love for his creations. He gave up His only Son, Jesus Christ, because of His love for us, to say us from all of our sins. Conditional Love is common love, mostly brought by the people we meet, like friends and boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, I can also consider the love of a wife and husband conditional, rarely it is Unconditional.

Infatuation, on the other hand, is also a kind of love. But is not strong. It is just something for the moment, an inspiration for the moment of some would say it. Infatuation is more than Crush. Infatuation is another example of Conditional Love. I love you for the moment that I am still liking you.

So ever wondering about True Love? Well ask again what kind of true love are you are looking for.

So what's the Difference? Love is a strong feeling, we have different definitions about Love, and Infatuation is Love but the lighter and faster one.

Remembering the Past

2011-07-11T05:31:00.000-07:00

This is the 1st song we shared together. Dated March 18, 2011. Sorry guys am kinda emotional today. I really miss the times that we shared together. Listening to this music. That was really fast. What we had started so fast and too intimate. And ended like regretting everything.

Enough with the Emotional Side. Last Saturday by the way I has a photo shoot and my Ex's brother was one of my models. And that day shed some light. Realizing everything, I should not be afraid to communicate with my ex. Fact that I did not cheat or had not done wrong during our relationship, means I don't need to hide from the shadows. Definitely, I must be very thankful to God. Because He has better plans for me. If it's not us well God has someone better for me. Just waiting there to be tapped by Mr. Angely Cupid.

My Message to my Ex.
"Thank you for a month and so of making me happy and making me feel special. I understand that we already ended what's between us. But if there's another chance. I would not think twice again. Last Saturday when you were the 1st to approach and talked to me, I could not keep my happiness inside me. Thank you. Very Appreciated."

After 2 months of Silence and Heart Aches

2011-07-09T16:44:00.000-07:00

While my models for the photo shoot yesterday were finishing up with their make-ups, I went down from the second floor of the building to call my cousin. Just when I am about to go back upstairs my ex was running up the same stair case. Wearing nursing pants, white shirt and Shirt. I do forgot to say my ex's brother was one of my models. I always see my ex at school, but I just closed my eyes or neglect my ex's presence. On my prev post, I said I am happy to know that my ex was asking about me through my cousin. Now I am even happier.
We talked. Shared some laughter. Sigh, this were some of the things that we also usually do when we are together before.
After my breakup 2 months ago, it was yesterday, that even though it was just a tid-bits of what we used to have, that made me say it's because of the same person that I'm so happy.

I miss you too. A cheating Lovelife.

2011-07-07T07:54:00.000-07:00

March 17, 2011. A very memorable date of my life. I don't know if I should celebrate my March 17, 2010 intimate moment with my friend's partner (mind you crush ng bayan lang naman sa Ateneo de Davao University). Then they broke up, at first sabi niya the reason was not me, pero inamin niya rin in the later run of the love story na ako yung reason kung bakit siya nakipaghiwalay sa friend niya. From March - May Relationship. Wooot. And I have a LDR that time too. Sigeh Enough with 2010 hindi naman siya ang bida sa post na ito. Going Back...

March 17, 2011, Araw ng Dabaw, with my Photographer friends Dan Congson, Jonz Tan, Trix Reyes, Hiromi Takeda, and Mark Edillion. Okei Shooting Whole day... Fast forward kasi di rin naman sila ang Bida sa Post na ito...

I met another Photographer, BS Nursing sa Ateneo... Woooy... Okay nagsabay kami dalawa with friend niya na and pinsan niya. weee... (exposed) --- Name? sige siya si Ehem... hahaha... Yung friend niya si Ahay... and yung cousin niya wag na nating bigyan ng name di rin naman siya ganun ka importante sa kwento...

Okei nagmeet kami ni Ehem sa Jollibee bolton. Kasama niya si Ahay and yung si pinsan. Ahay is doing the light at long exposure effect and magawa ng heart... hahaha kafunny gud pa ng mga panahon na yun. Kabatch ko lang si Ehem... While Ahay is Kabatch ng Tito ko... Ahay is 7 years older than us... Okei... Nagshoot kami sabay ni Ehem sa gitna ng Performance Area... with the Use of Ninja Techniques A lil charming smiles sa mga guards ayun nakaraos at nakarating sa gitna. Everything started there. We were so comfortable with each other already. So comfortable na nagplay pa talaga siya ng xylophone, kasi nagaplay daw siya noon dati... hahaha...

After the Event We went to Ahay's Office, by the way highway Ahay owns an Ad Agency, (wag ng pangalanan at advertising yun)... So yun after doon we went home. We rode one taxi at hinatid niya ako sa bahay.... While nasa taxi. I slept sa Window side ng Taxi. by the way sa likod kami both sumakay. Pero hinila niya ako at pinatulog sa shoulders niya... Dahil ang ingay niya nagusap nalang kami, at ayun biglang hawakan na ng kamay... Sige Siya ang record breaking ko na halik... Longest kiss... Imagine how far is Kanto Ulas- Mintal. hahaha... Straight walang mintis. Shaks...

Tinext ko siya "what happened? That was wrong"... Nagreply siya di rin niya alam it just did happened. And it was like a spark. Shzzzz
And that was our first date plus intimate moment together.

Magstory pakog funny and kinda sweet event... Okay From Class giinvite ko niya... Tama pala naka Leave Of Absence siya sa school that SEM... so Di siya nag-aral last Sem. So yun., We went out with Ahay that was sa SM.... Ehem's tummy went crumbling. eh nagpanik na kami ni Ahay... hahaha... So ayun... Dahil sa pangyayari, Ehem wanted to go home. Eh dahil sa Panik ni Ahay, ihatid niya nlang daw si Ehem home, (may Car eh)... Pero Ehem told Ahay not na. From that nagets ko na agad. Galing talaga mag acting... hahaha... Pero Ahay insisted and wala na kaming nagawa. So yun hinatid ni Ahay si Ehem home, dropped me sa Ulas.

15 minutes later. Guess who went to our house and fetch me to go to their house. Shet Another intimate moment this time sa bahay nila... Kasi walang tao... Guess where... Sa Sala... (ako na ang nagshare no?)... cgeh lang go lang Laban Lang... Then Beep Beep... Arrived ang Ate niya hahaha... At parang Flash lng... Parang walang nangyari... Hahaha... And Drama Mode... hahaha...Then Umuwi na ako... Kung ako Mintal sa kanila is sa may Toril... hahaha... (Sa Toril din yun nakatira si March 17,2010 hmmmf)...

UrbanDub Concert. Giinvite ko siya. Free Pass Siyempre ako pa... haha. Giinvite ko rin yung isang Nursing Crush ko... Eh sa umupo siya kasama ni Ahay at first.... Bigla siyang nagtext.. saan daw ako banda... nireplyan ko dito sa Super Right Side mo.. Katabi ko si CRUSH.. hahaha... 2 minutes katabi ko na siya. hahaha. Duh Tagam.

Another Sweet Moment na super kineep ko talaga ang sinabi niya... ULAN... . Gumising siya ng late. Kailangan niya isauli ang Cam na hiniram niya sa Ex niya sumwhere in Matina, Dahil shinoot niya ang debut ng kapatid ng isang ex niya... (dogshow no?) And dapat magkita sila ni Ahay. Pero pumunta muna siya sa bahay namin... Hahaha at sabi niya pa "I'll go to you 1st before anywhere else"... PAK PAK PAK... Pwede mashy????

So Fast Forward tah beh...

Bakit kami naghiwalay. Ahay is a super stupid person. Di niya kasi alam na merong something sa amin ni Ehem. So sa akin siya nagsheshare ng feelings niya kay Ehem. Ako naman, tahimik nalang pero nasasaktan na rin ako that time. Nalalaman ko kasi yung mga punto na nagsisinungaling si Ehem sakin. Narereport kasi ni Ahay na walang Malay.So yun 3 days before the 1st month. I had a shoot with Jhai Sebastian. Fast Forward Konte. After ng Shoot. We went to Sea wall. Wow si Adonis lang suot. After Shoot nag Shot kami. humabol si Ahay and shared her feelings about ke Ehem. Ako ay sobrang depressed. Kay nilaklak ko si D'Bar.

Truth or Dare na Dare lang lahat (ang gulo)... Meron pa KISS lang lahat Shet. Humabol si Ehem. Nagtalk sila ni Ahay in Private na sinabi rin naman ni Ahay sa text sa kin. Sabi ko naman sa inyo reporting in Duty ang Blind na Ahay. Dahil sobrang Depress ako sa mga nasasagap ko. Nilaklak ko talaga si d'Bar ng Uber-uber... So sa Kissing game. Nagpaalam talaga ako sa kanya. Alam niya naman din kasi ang tactics. And dahil medjo natamaan nagparinig ako sa sama ng loob ko sa mga kaganapan. The Hell...

And that night was our 1st break up. siya ang nakipaghiwalay.

The next day.
Photoshoot. With a model. Morning Tinext niya ako. if we could see each other and talk things out. I still had trust with the relationship so sabi ko sa kanya. Kung gusto niya magwork out wear Green, if not wear other colors. Dumating siya nakagreen siya. Haiz...

Two Days After.
My Tito arrived. Yung kabatch ni Ahay. We went out. Ako si Ahay at si Tito. Okei. Ahay shared a story again. Ow right, and that story made me say to Ehem. We're totally over. That Night uminom ako ng beer ng todo (kasi alam ko malalasing ako sa beer)... Alam niyo yung feeling na alam mo lahat ng ginagawa niya. And alam mo na nagsisinungaling siya sayo. Yun na feeling. Lasing na ako at naglakad sa medjong bahang Tores kasi umulan that night... sinabayan ako ng panahon. Guess who ang sumundo sakin. Sa lahat ng tao... Yun pa talagang brinakekan ko ng dahil kay March 2010. Dibuh. Of all people.

____I miss You____

Kanina... While me and my couz were riding the taxi heading somewhere. My cousin shared to me. About Ehem asking about me. Kamusta na raw ako and Etc... Bitter parin ako sa relationship. kung makita ko siya sa school. I tend to close my eyes just not to see na nandiyan siya. I still can't move on. Miss ko na siya. Miss ko na yung "The Epic Move"... haiz... T_T

Eight Espino Basic Photography Workshop

2011-07-06T06:10:00.000-07:00

I've been into photography for three years already. Almost a year with Modeling/Fashion Photography and more than 3 years with Action Sports Photography. But still I do have problems with my settings. I'm not that great photographer yet am still learning to be one.

I do have photography workshops before but that was photojournalism to be exact how to capture an event like rally or so and photo essays which were of very use if you are a photojournalist. My only mark up was online asking ;). I also did Introduction of Digital Photography with Edwin Espejo and Bobby Timonera, during the Smart Journ.Ph website.

Asking tips with Sir Paul, Sir Roland, Sir Leighton and other photographers. (By the way like my Photo Page in FB: http://www.facebook.com/koiicanariasphotography.)... Well how about I try to join something live tips and lesson. If you want to join me learn read the guidelines below.

Eight and his team will be covering basic photography topics for DSLR users. Some of the topics to be discussed are Components of the DSLR, Shutter Speed and Aperature, Proper Exposure, and using the Full Manual Mode. Basic Topic such as basic tools, easy steps to photo enhancement, and understanding layers will be discussed.

The Workshop fee of Php 2,600.00 will include a model photo shoot, snacks, and lunch. For slot reservations, contact Sev at +63-933-7201212. The workshop will be this coming July 30-31.

To know more about Eight and his team, visit Eight's blog at http://www.eightespino.com/blog and like their FB page at http://www.facebook.com/8WeddingPhotographer.

See you there.

Do not Fear Blogs (We are not Aliens), We come in Peace

2011-07-05T07:24:00.000-07:00

I woke up early today. The sun is up. But I already assumed it would rain. And so it did.

After a period of boring listening to instructors' lessons passing through my left ear going out through my right, I went to Coffee Dream SM to grab some Espresso (Double costs 60.00). Sat down and read a couple of magazines. The bartenders there already recognizes me, after I attended an ultimate free coffee and free eating at their shop. Yes, that was a time where you can order everything you see on the menu and you'll have it all for free.

To really begin the true purpose of this post, I was fascinated by Metro and Entrepreneur Magazine's contents. Especially to Carlo Tadiar's comment about blogging. He said that blogging is the new trend of Media for the new generation. Because it's cheaper and more accessible. He is an editor-in-chief of a Local Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine and he thinks that anyone who blogs is more influential than an editor or columnist buttressed with grand editorial, production and machine. But sought it is not a business that the print media should fear about. Although it's true that internet made the financial aspect of prints shakier than ever, there is still indications that people still seek for printed, none the less not all Filipinos are equipped with gadgets that could surf the world wide web. Ink Media, it's been around and it will always be.

Yes, Blogging has its ways why it became so popular in the Philippines. But there must not be a war between Prints and Blogs because it's just a medium what is important is the content. When we eat at a restaurant we do not go back because of it's great presentation, we always go back because of its great taste. Same with Print and blogging, People do not look at it as it is Printed or electronically manufactured, rather they look at the content.

"Whether in images or words, you've got to tell the story, and that story had best be true and well told"~Carlo Tadiar.

Unsecured Davao Establishments

2011-07-03T19:16:00.000-07:00

There are many establishments in Davao that need some waking up and check up. It is a very rule of delicadesa that once a consumer enter your establishment you should make then feel secure and comfortable. And in any midst you can defend their rights as a person. Consumers/guests in entering establishment must be treated like visitors specially they pay right for the services you offered. But not all establishments in Davao is capable of doing so. So if you are to Travel Davao here are some establishments that you should watch out for. Or if you are in Davao these are just some of the establishments that you might want to check or wake up.

McDonalds.
There are many McDonalds Franchise in Davao, different people owns every franchise. That means they have different quality of service offered. I will site two McDo establishments in Davao that needs Check up.

Food Quality. If you are to eat something and you are paying the price of the picture you are seeing, think again if you are to eat at McDo SM. They sometimes served old buns on their very expensive burger the BIGMAC. The lettuce just scattered around the food. To check again. You are paying for the picture, the picture is the advertisement of the product that you wish to avail. So as you can see McDo is an international company, so why can't it give you the picture you are seeing. Try checking you burger buns next time you eat here.
Anti-Pinoy. We all know for a fact that McDo originated from a foreign country, but that didn't gave them the authorization to disrespect the people in the Philippines and treat Filipinos lower over Foreign Costumers. Siting an incident. Personal Experience. A friend and I were in the line at the counter. When a Foreigner attacked my friend and accusing her of stealing his money from his pocket. My friend was stunned with the Foreigner bubbling shits on her. (we are in front of the cashier personnel). The crew didn't even call the manager they just stood their and smiled. The guard on duty didn't even try to break the turmoil. When we asked to call the manager, the manager said that we should calm down and just let it be because the foreigner is their regular customer. GAHK!. So If you are to eat at McDo Gaisano Mall and you see a foreigner in line. Think again about your safety.

Taxis @ a mall in crossing Ma-a
Calinan, Toril, Bago, Sasa, Mintal, Catalunan, Tibungco, Buhangin, Panacan. If you are living within these areas and you happened to be at this mall and you would like to take a Taxi ride home, do not go to the Taxi loading area at Ma-a Avenue. Un-named taxis, some have green plates, and Midvalley Taxis positioned in that area only take passengers bounding for Maa, Crossing Matina, and Downtown Area. They have routes. And if you are really to ask if they can take you a ride home and you belong to the places above, here are their regular statements (MAYOR try checking this you might need to punch them to wake them up!)

"Mag-garahe naman gud mi"
"Wala nakoy Gasolina"
"Hapit na mag end ang akong shift"

So tip if you are to ride a Taxi, ride the Maligaya Taxis at the loading bay inside the Mall's vicinity.

SM Cinemas

SM 3D-Cinema here in Davao: you cannot be secured of your safety even though there is a guard around. Because the guard and the cinema personnel were even ignorant of the features and rules of the cinema. So if ever someone attacks you the guard and their personnel are not capable of explaining the ignorance of some of their customers.

July 3, 2011 Wild Experience

2011-07-03T06:55:00.000-07:00

I was fascinated with the ice cream t.v ad about where your 20 pesos could bring you or what you can buy for 20 pesos. And I challenged my self with how my 20 pesos could take me and bring of me. With some guts I called a friend. A ride from our house to the entrance of our subdivision would cost me 5.00php (20-5=15). Ride From our Subdivision to SM is 15 php (20-5=15-15=0php). That is the simple life of my 20 pesos but it lead me to eat Caramel Chocolate Cake at Coffee Dream, A pitcher of coke and 2 Large Size Pizza at Shakeys, a Transformers Movie 3D!, and a taxi ride home safe and sound. Wew. Well that's the life of my 20 pesos. Now I challenge that TV ad's 20 pesos.

Vanishing Island

2011-07-03T06:26:00.001-07:00

How to get to Vanishing Island.

There are three ways on how to get to Vanishing Island. And commonly you need to rent the whole boat for you to get there.

Tip.

Going to the Island, you need to bring your own food and drinks; there are no stores in the Island.
Bring your own garbage bin too; do not throw or leave your garbage or food-left-over on the island.
Bring Extra Large Plastic Bag to protect your gadgets and delicate valuables. For the fact that most of the boats that travels to the island are small bangkas (small boats). And typically the waves in the Gulf were big.
Traveling to vanishing Island you must also ask when the tides will be low, so that you can really fully enjoy your visit.

Twenteen

2011-07-02T12:18:00.000-07:00

Okay!!!

This is my new personal niche blog.
In this blog you will be reading and knowing more on the personal side of me.
Well basically these are my personal experiences in Life.
My Everyday Thoughts and Experiences.
This Blog will consist of Lots and Lots of
commentaries, photography, personal opinions, events I attend to, Friends, Lovers (which I will not be holding back any in this blog site, I kinda promise that), feelings and mood. And yes FOOD.

Because I am a Photographer and a blogger. Most of my posts here will be of Photography and Lifestyle. Fashion and Style. Food and Beverages. Party and Events. Contests and Raffles and Freebies (ROFL- K.O.K). People and Places. Everything my Camcorder and DSLR will capture of personal interest, you will find it here.
And of course am an Artist. I will showcase my Artistry here too.
So this is an Outlet of everything that is circulating inside my very head.