From Intramuros To Paris
Woke really early as I borrowed Manong for a few hours to accompany me during my shoot at
Intramuros. Was able to get a permit to shoot there, and if I was able to get good images, possibly enter them in the photo contest.
After the shoot, went back home and tried to get a few more hours of sleep. Then, went to
Glorietta for my weekly
pasyal (stroll).
Watched
From Paris With Love starring John Travolta, an action, thriller movie about a young, low-level CIA, James Reese (Jonathan Rhys-Meyer), who gets his wish of being assigned to a more prestigious assignment when he was paired to a loose cannon, Charlie Wax (John Travolta), sent to Paris to stop a terrorist attack. Don't like John Travolta (don't know why.. similar to Leonardo d'Caprio) but I like to watch his movies... Hehehe! Definitely fast-paced.
After the movie, had a free scoop of "heaven" flavors by Nestle ice cream... chose Belgian Bliss. Attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at
a Veneto Pizzeria Ristorante.
Percy Treat
It would be
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) for me today. I would be treating for a birthday lunch the February celebrants: my
Nanay's (+) friend/co-teacher and my brother's secretary.
Was there early, so decided to pick-up first the weatherproof trekker shoe on sale (about 50% off) I reserved at
Columbia. When everyone has arrived, went to
Burgoo for our birthday lunch.
After lunch, decided to watch a movie. Ahhh.. my week's movie fix. It is
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, a fantasy, comedy movie about a teenager, unknown to him, is a son of a god and mortal. Accused of stealing Zeus' lightning, this is when he learned his real identity. He travels across the country with his friends to save his mother from Hades, which also led to the discovery of where the lightning is (and eventually, the real identity of the thief). Advice: Just enjoy the action, the effects, and infusion of comedy here and there. c",)
Break-In
Decided to "break-in" the trekker sandals I bought this week. This in in preparation for the Sagada trip we are planning a week after the Holy Week.
I even told my friend about my trekker sandals,
Columbia Techsun H20, she bought one for herself!
So far, from
Glorietta to
SM Megamall and back to Glorietta, no blisters! c",)
Have to go to Megamall to pick-up the converter pants I reserved because said branch has my size. I was also supposed to go
SM North EDSA to go to
Lowepro, but forgot my flash. Was able to buy the
bottle bag, instead, at
Infomax.
After, attended the anticipated Mass and we had dinner at
Italianni's. Then accompanied my friend to
The Landmark for her feng shui items.
Kota Kinabalu
My friend took a vacation at
Kota Kinabalu. Would be meeting her for lunch at
a Venetto. Supposedly, we should be eating at
The Old Spaghetti House (TOSH) but because their building have a fire drill, decided to have our lunch at
Glorietta. Received a
pasalubong from her. Yes!!!
After lunch, proceeded to
Tutti Frutti for our frozen yogurt fix. c",)
Yesterday, a friend treated us her advance birthday lunch at Hap Chang.
More of the Chinese New Year
Brought with me
ampao envelopes. As soon as I arrived at the office, put an
ampao by my cubicle. This is to bring goodluck when the dragon/lion visits our floor...
Chinese New Year 2010
Supposed to meet at
Glorietta 4 at 6:30AM. I was late... Set the alarm at 4AM but still went to sleep. We then proceeded to
Binondo.
There was still no activity. We proceeded to the Church and attended the Mass. After, looked for an authentic Chinese restaurant for our breakfast. The difference between "regular" and "special" original
mami? The size!!! Hehehehe!
Then, slowly walked around
Ongpin and nearby streets, hoping to catch our "winning" image. The hustle-bustle related to the Chinese New Year started around 10AM.
Before leaving Binondo, had lunch at another authentic Chinese restaurant,
Sincerity.
Was dropped off at Glorietta 4. Mall? What else but window shopping and shopping! (wink) Went first to the
World of Feng Shui (WOFS) to check predictions for the metal tiger. Then, tried
Travel Club for the new model of
Pacsafe belt bag. Since the color I like is not available, decided to go to
Bratpack at
Greenbelt 5. But first, dropped by at
The Landmark so that my friend can buy her feng shui items.
While at Greenbelt 5. caught some "dragons" visiting the stores of the mall. Took some shots before proceeding to
Tutti Frutti at Glorietta for my day's yogurt fix. Hehehe!
Since I would be visiting my niece at the hospital, wanted to give her a stress ball so she can do her exercise (to help improve her condition). Went back again at The Landmark for the stress ball and proceeded to
Makati Medical Center.
Pre-Chinese New Year
After the meeting, went to
Binondo with some members of our office's camera club to take some images for the Photoworld Cup (PWC) monthly theme of Chinese New Year. Then, went to
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) hoping to catch the longest dragon. Didn't catch one; thus, had dinner at
Joe Pepperoni. Then, spent sometime at
Esplanade (behind MOA). Was there when fireworks were lit up to welcome the Metal Tiger.
Framed Shots: Philippine Catholic Churches
Today would be our camera club's first meeting for the year. But first, set-up my new dry cabinet which arrived Friday. Gosh! Per instruction, let it first stabilize for four hours before putting in your gear. Guess, would do it after our club's meeting.
The entries I submitted consists of Cebu and Laguna churches. In one of my Cebu church, took a picture of the moon yesterday and included it in my picture because of the black space in the image. Not one of my images got the nod of the judges... :(
Was dropped of at
Glorietta, ate yogurt at
Tutti Frutti, before proceeding home. My goodness! It took me sometime to arrange my things, but it's worth it! c",)
While arranging my gear inside the dry cabinet, had a chat with the Harvey Tapan. Learned a lot. But one thing related to my dry box, don't put in the batteries, memory card not affected. c",)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
My weekly movie is a 3D movie
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Nice concept. Would even tug your heart, just like
Chicken Little.
After the movie, attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at
Delifrance.
Last Day
It is the last day of the
Photoworld Asia 2010. When we went to Glorietta, some stalls are already packing their things. Helped a friend to buy a tripod, He got almost P1,100.00 discount from my
suki. c",)
