SIPAG AT TIYAGA (HARD WORK & DETERMINATION)

While waiting the computer to download its tools and application (or whatever you call it. I am not a computer expert.), my eyes were stuck to the 8 x 12 inches photo frame hanging on the wall. It was a photo of a woman DIGGING SEASHELSS IN THE BUAGSONG SEASHORE. The photo is memorable to me. It shows the “Sipag at Tiyaga” (Hard work and Determination) attitude. It’s actually a reward/gift to me because of that attitude I mentioned earlier. I remember the giver every time I see that autographed photo (dapat may pirma mo ha). REMEMBERING THE STORYTELLER/blogger/photographer/the kapatid will remain forever.

I am a nature lover & observer since I had a filmed camera. Last year I bought a digital camera but I still don't know how to use it right and apply the proper way in order to capture the beautiful place, people and moment. I don't have and never read any photography book. Nooks and Crannies gave me a chance to have Susan McCartney's book that would help me improve my passion in photography. It will guide me to have unique travel photos, explore all the angles, exposure and metering, seeing and using lights. It is useful guide for my scarp photo albums. Most of all, I aimed to be a professional photographer like Susan McCartney and Mark.

This post is an inspiration of knowing a nice blogger, a photographer, a great person named Mark; an appreciation for his good works both in photography and advocacy; and an ambition to have the book about “HOW TO SHOOT GREAT TRAVEL PHOTOS”.

You can join the blog contest too. Just check the mechanics HERE.

MAP CARD OF THE PHILIPPINES

Philippines is officially known as the Republic of the Philippines. It comprises 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The name Philippines was derived from King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century.

Philippines is divided into three island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. I am in Visayas area specifically living my in Iloilo City since birth.

Philippines has a tropical climate and is usually hot and humid. There are three recognized seasons: "Tag-init" or "Tag-araw" (the hot season or summer from March to May), "Tag-ulan" (the rainy season from June to November), and "Tag-lamig (the cold season from December to February). We don't have winter and never experience snowing here. I love the summer season because I love the beach and I can do anything outdoor.


This is the Philippine postcard with multiview of different beautiful spots such as Palawan island, Mayon Volcano, Chocolate Hills, The Banaue Rice Terraces, Taal volcano and more to explore.

This postcard is ready to send. If you are interested to have this Philippine map card, just let me know. Simply leave a comment and I will write down your name in a small piece of paper together with others. I will pick one. I will let announce the winner next Friday and I will let you know. I'll ask your mailing address then. It will not be revealed here.

Happy Postcard Friendship Friday to all!

PLAYING WITH HERO ANGELES

To break my silence, here I am trying to update my blog. I am super busy working, plurking, following someone in twitter and the latest is farming. I do postcrossing, shooting for Friday shoot-out and doing paper arts for Mixed Media Monday. I was a little bit late for yesterday's challenge. The theme is given by Diane, the host/owner of the online project. It is all about "PLAY".

I still keep this scanned card. The original card was sent to Hero Angeles, a once popular actor in ABS-CBN. He first ever won the title of Star Circle Quest. His favorite sport to play is golf. I made one for Sandara Park, his loveteam showbiz partner. One thing I don't like about myself is being obsessive to something or someone I like. When I am inspired I love to show appreciation. I love telling people I like them.

I used water colors and felt papers on this card. And I did cross-stitching.

TEXTURE SHOOT OUT

This week's Friday shoot out is all about TEXTURE. Everything that touches my skin tickles me and always give a great feeling.

I love to play the crystal balls with my hand. I put it on my palm and make it dance.

The grasses tickle my legs.

I build sandcastle every time I am on the beach.

I love to touch the hard bound cover of the book.

I touch the orange before I eat it. It's so smooth!

The rough hallow blocks. I salute for the workers

The weaving bamboo wall.

The square floors

And I love to pamper my feet.

I love to walk barefooted on the sand too. It tickles my feet.

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STAMPS

First off, I would like to thank my postcard friendship family. I received more comments and it overwhelmed me so much! Thank you guys! I really appreciate it!

Today, another exciting Postcard Friendship Friday again. I am sharing my collection of Philippine national stamps. You can click the image to enlarge for better view.

PRESIDENT ARROYO HAD BREAST IMPLANT

Philippines' Press Secretary downplayed rumors that President Arroyo had checked in the hospital to have her breast silicone implants removed and replaced. But according to a spokesperson of the president, Mrs. Arroyo had breast augmentation 20 years ago and denied reports that the implants were leaking. The reason for her confinement at the Asian Hospital was to undergo quarantine after returning from countries with known H1N1 cases. Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said whoever is coming out with rumors over the cause of Arroyo's confinement had been unfair to the leader.

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to alter the size and shape of a woman's breasts. It is commonly known as breast augmentation, breast enlargement, mammoplasty enlargement, augmentation mammoplasty or boob job. Having breast implant is not always for the purpose of physical improvement. Breast implants are used primarily for primary reconstruction or to replace breast tissue that has been removed due to cancer or trauma or that has failed to develop properly due to a severe breast abnormality such as the tuberous breast deformity. It is also for revision-reconstruction or revision surgery to correct or improve the result of an original breast reconstruction surgery. It is sometimes for the revision-augmentation or revision surgery to correct or improve the original breast augmentation surgery. There's a large study of nearly 25,000 Canadian women with implants recently reported a 43 percent lower rate of breast cancer compared with the general population and a lower-than-average risk of developing of any kind.

RECYCLE AND REUSE

While I was checking new things inside SM Home World, this pillow case caught my attention. It looked more than a pillow case to be used. So I found myself buying it. It only cost 65 pesos.

Here's the pillow case turned body bag. I called it "monkey hug". This is what we call "recycle".

I love this sweet 'n creamy coffee. After I consumed the 12 stick sachets, I did not throw the box. I kept it still.

The coffee box turned into a gift box.

Do it looks like a coffee box?

This is what we call "reuse".

There are more things at home that we can recycle and reuse. Mind you, I don't throw my scratched specialty papers. Because I know I can use it in the future. I love making scrapbooks.

THE ORANGE OIL TERMITE CONTROL

Termites are generally grouped according to their feeding behaviour. The general groupings are subterranean, soil-feeding, drywoods, dampwoods are primarily responsible for damage to human-made structures. Due to their wood-eating habits, termites can do great damage to unprotected buildings and other wooden structures. They also damage paper, cloth, carpets, and other cellulosic materials. Like what happened to my specialty paper collection. Good thing I discovered the partial damage early and applied the orange oil termite control. Now, I keep my collection safe but I still check it from time to time.