Showing posts with label snapshots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snapshots. Show all posts
Sunday, February 20, 2011
SG
The past two weeks have been a blur and a blast at the same time. Why do I have the feeling that I'll be back in that place soon? =)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Vashti Ivana's Christening
Last Sunday, my niece became my god daughter.
Welcome to the Christian world, Vashti Ivana!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Intensity
Rain and U-Kiss feat. Christian Bautista
11 September 2010
SM Mall of Asia concert grounds
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Family Vacation Snapshots
July 7-13, 2010
Shots taken from various locations:
Bacolod City and Murcia, Negros Occidental
Iloilo City and Leon, Iloilo
More photos here.
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Something Fishy
Have you ever seen...
Patrick Starfish in person?
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Nemo finding another Nemo?
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Gossiping sharks?!
I have.
I spent Good Friday with my family in Manila Ocean Park.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Fangs Up!
It was one of those instances wherein I feel like I am a lucky fan. I was one of those 25 A-card holders who got two free tickets plus a meet and greet with Cobra Starship during their mall show in Alabang Town Center last March 27, 2010. Since my sister is more of a fan than me, I gave her the meet and greet pass. We bought the CD and got another stub for the autograph signing. We got seated in the front row. Too bad we didn't have good cameras to take our shots with, but the mobile phone cameras did their jobs. Here's what we got:
"Good Girls Go Bad" video:
http://karenkristie.multiply.com/video/item/40/Good_Girls_Go_Bad_Live_by_Cobra_Starship
"Hot Mess" video:
http://karenkristie.multiply.com/video/item/41/Hot_Mess_Partial_and_Live_by_Cobra_Starship
Pictures:
http://karenkristie.multiply.com/photos/album/123/Cobra_Starship_Live
Friday, April 03, 2009
Back to Reality
April Fool's Day
5:40 PM
The past few weeks have been a blur. I have set my pace and routine at work. I'm doing ok. These, then, are just random musings that have been running through my head. They are robbing me of sleep right now.
Two weekends ago, I went with some friends to a remote place up north. The place is called Anawangin and it's in Zambales, about a 3-hour car ride away from Manila. There was no electricity, no running water, and no phone signal. It was a "getaway" in the very essence of the word. I had fun. I was glad I came with friends. I even found new friends during that stay.
click pic to view album
The past few days, I have been reading this book. The movie counterpart helped me "get back on my feet". The book is ironic but funny. I can't help but snicker when I read its wit and sarcasm. It's just common sense, but sometimes, we need to be reminded (or maybe slapped in the face) that we are lost in our own fantasy world. Reality check is needed.
If I've read this book earlier, it would have saved me a lot of time and effort in over-analyzing things.
So, thanks to the concept the movie and book taught me. Thanks also to *that* mysterious guy who has been making his presence known in my dreams lately. I hope he leaves my dreams and shows up in my real world again. >_<
Oh yeah... I am so back!
5:40 PM
The past few weeks have been a blur. I have set my pace and routine at work. I'm doing ok. These, then, are just random musings that have been running through my head. They are robbing me of sleep right now.
Two weekends ago, I went with some friends to a remote place up north. The place is called Anawangin and it's in Zambales, about a 3-hour car ride away from Manila. There was no electricity, no running water, and no phone signal. It was a "getaway" in the very essence of the word. I had fun. I was glad I came with friends. I even found new friends during that stay.
click pic to view album
The past few days, I have been reading this book. The movie counterpart helped me "get back on my feet". The book is ironic but funny. I can't help but snicker when I read its wit and sarcasm. It's just common sense, but sometimes, we need to be reminded (or maybe slapped in the face) that we are lost in our own fantasy world. Reality check is needed.
If I've read this book earlier, it would have saved me a lot of time and effort in over-analyzing things.
So, thanks to the concept the movie and book taught me. Thanks also to *that* mysterious guy who has been making his presence known in my dreams lately. I hope he leaves my dreams and shows up in my real world again. >_<
Oh yeah... I am so back!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Back at One
I had been back from the vacation last week but haven't had the time to go online until now. Work and house chores have been stealing bits and pieces of life away from me. I haven't had a decent sleep since Monday. It really is stressful. I need to make a decision regarding my so-called career because our account is closing by September and I have to choose what road to take. I wish I could afford to rest and relax for a few months before hunting for another job. I know it is going to be difficult to go back to scratch but I just have to, again, go out of my comfort zone, embrace change and be optimistic about new challenges. I know I have been through this situation before and I am here now and I can't say I had any regrets. I'm gonna miss my work in that account and of course, I'm gonna miss the people and my friends, of course, whom I may not work with again. I don't wanna be selfish and want people to stay with me 'til the end because one way or another, each of us has his/her own path to take. It is sad, but we all have to stand up and move on.
view from above
fluff
Anyway, I have a lot of stories about my vacation. I just wish my family and I had a longer time to spend away from work and everything else. It was great seeing loved-ones and relatives again after a very long time. It was the first time my siblings rode a plane so we took in the view and got as many pictures as we want. We arrived in Bacolod City on June 6 and went straight to my grandmother's house in San Miguel, Murcia, Negros Occidental. The place is about 45 minutes away from Bacolod City. The next day, we went to the city again to sightsee. The thing is, the city I once viewed as "huge" when I was a little kid seemed so small. Even my elementary school looked smaller than what I remember. The places triggered a lot of memories (mostly woes) from the past. Now, I just laugh at them. My sis saw her former teacher and it was nice seeing familiar faces. There are changes such as the malls and oh I love the cheaper movie prices! We watched "Prince Caspian" there and the price was almost have of what we pay here in Manila. Haha! Some things remained the same such as the oh-so-delicious original Bacolod chicken inasal. June 8 was my grandmother's birthday. She turned 86. She looked better than the pictures I've seen of her when she was in the hospital. It was like a family reunion. There were a lot of kids (my cousins) and all of my mother's siblings were there except for one. Even my other Lola, grandma's sister was there to visit her. It was nice.
pretty Lola
The next day we went for an hour's ship ride to Iloilo City. We arrived there really early so we had breakfast at my sister's godparents' house. They have been close friends with my parents since time immemorial. We killed time again at a nearby mall and since we were already in La Paz, Iloilo City, we ate a very original La Paz batchoy for lunch. Yummy! After lunch, we went to a couple more houses to visit some relatives and finally headed to Leon, Iloilo where my father grew up in. We have a lot of relatives there and some of them I don't even know. Haha! That night was my first time to play the Nintendo WII and my siblings and I loved it! There was this specific spot in the town plaza wherein my bro and I had our pic taken years ago. we had it taken again on that same spot. Haha! I so missed that place. When my family used to live in Bacolod, we used to spend some summers there in Leon and I have a lot of good memories from that place. I wish we could have stayed longer.
now and then
original batchoy from La Paz
We went back to Murcia the next day. On June 11, we went to Mambukal Resort. It's a mountain resort nestled on Kanlaon volcano. It's just a 15-minute drive away from my grandmother's place. There are swimming pools, a butterfly garden, bat-watching, a river, waterfalls and hot springs. I have been there when I was a kid but wow, the resort is really beautiful now! It is such a tourist attraction. The afternoons were rainy that time, but we still went there for an overnight stay. Then we headed for Manila the next day. Well, we not including my mother. She's there until now caring for my ailing grandma.
near the water
Mambukal Resort
It seems like we left smalls parts of ourselves there. I was glad I took that time off from everything. I hope we can do that again soon.
Pictures speak louder than words, so click this to view some pics we took during the vacation.
view from above
fluff
Anyway, I have a lot of stories about my vacation. I just wish my family and I had a longer time to spend away from work and everything else. It was great seeing loved-ones and relatives again after a very long time. It was the first time my siblings rode a plane so we took in the view and got as many pictures as we want. We arrived in Bacolod City on June 6 and went straight to my grandmother's house in San Miguel, Murcia, Negros Occidental. The place is about 45 minutes away from Bacolod City. The next day, we went to the city again to sightsee. The thing is, the city I once viewed as "huge" when I was a little kid seemed so small. Even my elementary school looked smaller than what I remember. The places triggered a lot of memories (mostly woes) from the past. Now, I just laugh at them. My sis saw her former teacher and it was nice seeing familiar faces. There are changes such as the malls and oh I love the cheaper movie prices! We watched "Prince Caspian" there and the price was almost have of what we pay here in Manila. Haha! Some things remained the same such as the oh-so-delicious original Bacolod chicken inasal. June 8 was my grandmother's birthday. She turned 86. She looked better than the pictures I've seen of her when she was in the hospital. It was like a family reunion. There were a lot of kids (my cousins) and all of my mother's siblings were there except for one. Even my other Lola, grandma's sister was there to visit her. It was nice.
pretty Lola
The next day we went for an hour's ship ride to Iloilo City. We arrived there really early so we had breakfast at my sister's godparents' house. They have been close friends with my parents since time immemorial. We killed time again at a nearby mall and since we were already in La Paz, Iloilo City, we ate a very original La Paz batchoy for lunch. Yummy! After lunch, we went to a couple more houses to visit some relatives and finally headed to Leon, Iloilo where my father grew up in. We have a lot of relatives there and some of them I don't even know. Haha! That night was my first time to play the Nintendo WII and my siblings and I loved it! There was this specific spot in the town plaza wherein my bro and I had our pic taken years ago. we had it taken again on that same spot. Haha! I so missed that place. When my family used to live in Bacolod, we used to spend some summers there in Leon and I have a lot of good memories from that place. I wish we could have stayed longer.
now and then
original batchoy from La Paz
We went back to Murcia the next day. On June 11, we went to Mambukal Resort. It's a mountain resort nestled on Kanlaon volcano. It's just a 15-minute drive away from my grandmother's place. There are swimming pools, a butterfly garden, bat-watching, a river, waterfalls and hot springs. I have been there when I was a kid but wow, the resort is really beautiful now! It is such a tourist attraction. The afternoons were rainy that time, but we still went there for an overnight stay. Then we headed for Manila the next day. Well, we not including my mother. She's there until now caring for my ailing grandma.
near the water
Mambukal Resort
It seems like we left smalls parts of ourselves there. I was glad I took that time off from everything. I hope we can do that again soon.
Pictures speak louder than words, so click this to view some pics we took during the vacation.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Whirls and Twirls
After the whirlwind week last week, I have caught some sleep during the weekend and I'm back to my zombie mode at work. I can't imagine I went through a post-birthday party, a relative's death, a sort-of family reunion, a friend's despedida party, a mother's day celebration and some work in-between in a span of a few days. There were mixed emotions, mixed drinks and mixed expressions. Maybe that's why I also feel mixed up today. Hah! But then there's this guy... this darn guy I couldn't stop thinking... umm... never mind. I am actually trying my best to forget him.
Anyway, here are some pics from Day's post-birthday party. Click this to view the entire album. Thank you, Day for the pictures. =)
posing with the donuts
pretty waves
a toast to friendship
Before I forget, (belated) Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there! I know we're nothing (but void? hehe!) without you. Love you, Mama! Mwah! I hope you like our "gift", Hehe! I am not sure where I can grab some pics for Gabe's despedida party (I'm gonna miss you, Gabe! Huhuhu!) We will all be waiting for you! Oh, and I am looking forward to next weekend. I hope I can see some of my cousins and we can hang out together. It's been a while really. The entire family is also planning to go home to Bacolod City (after 11 years or so!) next month. I just have to think where I can get the money for that... Oh wow. Hahaha! I guess I have to work my arse off some more. =)
Anyway, here are some pics from Day's post-birthday party. Click this to view the entire album. Thank you, Day for the pictures. =)
posing with the donuts
pretty waves
a toast to friendship
Before I forget, (belated) Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there! I know we're nothing (but void? hehe!) without you. Love you, Mama! Mwah! I hope you like our "gift", Hehe! I am not sure where I can grab some pics for Gabe's despedida party (I'm gonna miss you, Gabe! Huhuhu!) We will all be waiting for you! Oh, and I am looking forward to next weekend. I hope I can see some of my cousins and we can hang out together. It's been a while really. The entire family is also planning to go home to Bacolod City (after 11 years or so!) next month. I just have to think where I can get the money for that... Oh wow. Hahaha! I guess I have to work my arse off some more. =)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Finding What's Missing
I'm a bit jaded about Valentine's Day. I have been in a long relationship before but I still see it as a commercialized event. If you asked me what I did on Valentine's Day, I'd tell you I went to work and went home early and slept the day away. It was refreshing. I missed the traffic and the PDA's too! Hahaha!
Maybe my heart is missing because lately my mind's on overdrive. I've been too focused on work that what's left of my so-called social life is distributed to family and really close friends. Everytime I feel the usual heart-thumping followed by cheek-flushing, I'd distract myself. No, I am not giving up on love. I still feel it. I think I just need a jumpstart.
It wasn't a boring Valentine's Day though. I wore black because we had this famous couples costume contest at work and my friends and I joined (and we won!).
Ate Dennis as Harry Fotah and me as Cho Va
hippie (John Lamon and Yoko Sayo) and geeky couples
My shift was actually fun that day. I just enjoyed my officemates' company and it's all good. See more pictures here.
I actually found bits and pieces of my missing heart when I saw this PostSecret Valentine video:
Postsecret: A Valentine Video
Add to My Profile | More Videos
If that doesn't work, just click this link. This really touched me. May we find the love that we need and want, not just on Valentine's, but always.
Maybe my heart is missing because lately my mind's on overdrive. I've been too focused on work that what's left of my so-called social life is distributed to family and really close friends. Everytime I feel the usual heart-thumping followed by cheek-flushing, I'd distract myself. No, I am not giving up on love. I still feel it. I think I just need a jumpstart.
It wasn't a boring Valentine's Day though. I wore black because we had this famous couples costume contest at work and my friends and I joined (and we won!).
Ate Dennis as Harry Fotah and me as Cho Va
hippie (John Lamon and Yoko Sayo) and geeky couples
My shift was actually fun that day. I just enjoyed my officemates' company and it's all good. See more pictures here.
I actually found bits and pieces of my missing heart when I saw this PostSecret Valentine video:
Add to My Profile | More Videos
If that doesn't work, just click this link. This really touched me. May we find the love that we need and want, not just on Valentine's, but always.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Bored
I was waiting for my sister to arrive. I was in the mall near our place. This is what usually happens when I'm bored.
I think I need a long vacation.
I think I need a long vacation.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Rollercoaster Weekend
Saturday, 26 January
It was my transition day off. We're going to have a different schedule at work. I had brunch with some of my friends from work because I won't be seeing some of them for the meantime because of the changes in work schedule. We ate at the Seafood Market in Macapagal Highway. It was really fun. The food was great and we even had a chance to listen to some of my friends sing in the videoke. Of course, it won't be complete without wacky photo ops. Click this to view the album.
After the brunch, I met with Ian and my sis in nearby Mall of Asia. We were planning to watch a movie but then we're going to miss the sunset in Manila Bay, so we skipped it and hung out in the bay area instead. It was way cheaper too. Haha! Watching the sun set was like witnessing a few seconds of miracle. Imagine that beauty happening everyday and we are just oblivious to its presence. I couldn't get enough pictures. Click this to view the album. Ian's pictures can be found here.
After that we strolled around and decided to check out the nearby Global Fun Carnival. I really wanted to go on the ferris wheel but then I wouldn't want to get a ride-all-you-can ticket because my stomach can't take the abrupt changes in position for some rides. It was still fun when we explored it.
Sunday, 27 January
It was my father's 66th birthday! Yay! We ate lunch at his fave resto. It has been so long since we did that. We were all so full so we decided to stroll around the nearby mall. My father treated himself to a movie and we just window-shopped. Click here to view the album
We were all having fun when my Ma received a call from the province telling her my Lola is in critical condition. She lost consciousness. I am not sure what happened but she is going to undergo tests, that's for sure. My mother was actually planning to visit her this coming March but because of what happened, she went home immediately, called her relatives there, took some money from our supposed-to-be rent payment and got a ticket. She's in Bacolod City now. I think the plane landed an hour ago. Another sudden change happened in our lives. We don't know how long my Ma's gonna stay there or how my Lola is. We're still waiting for news.
Today, 28 January
I woke up really early today. My father hadn't slept yet because he was anxious too. I was just glad it's still my day off or else I couldn't concentrate at work. I'm also glad we were able to take some pictures. The camera couldn't hide the happiness on our faces. I was just thinking about how unpredictable life is and how it is necessary to live life each day as if it were your last. At my age, it seems difficult but then again, it wouldn't hurt to try.
It was my transition day off. We're going to have a different schedule at work. I had brunch with some of my friends from work because I won't be seeing some of them for the meantime because of the changes in work schedule. We ate at the Seafood Market in Macapagal Highway. It was really fun. The food was great and we even had a chance to listen to some of my friends sing in the videoke. Of course, it won't be complete without wacky photo ops. Click this to view the album.
After the brunch, I met with Ian and my sis in nearby Mall of Asia. We were planning to watch a movie but then we're going to miss the sunset in Manila Bay, so we skipped it and hung out in the bay area instead. It was way cheaper too. Haha! Watching the sun set was like witnessing a few seconds of miracle. Imagine that beauty happening everyday and we are just oblivious to its presence. I couldn't get enough pictures. Click this to view the album. Ian's pictures can be found here.
After that we strolled around and decided to check out the nearby Global Fun Carnival. I really wanted to go on the ferris wheel but then I wouldn't want to get a ride-all-you-can ticket because my stomach can't take the abrupt changes in position for some rides. It was still fun when we explored it.
Sunday, 27 January
It was my father's 66th birthday! Yay! We ate lunch at his fave resto. It has been so long since we did that. We were all so full so we decided to stroll around the nearby mall. My father treated himself to a movie and we just window-shopped. Click here to view the album
We were all having fun when my Ma received a call from the province telling her my Lola is in critical condition. She lost consciousness. I am not sure what happened but she is going to undergo tests, that's for sure. My mother was actually planning to visit her this coming March but because of what happened, she went home immediately, called her relatives there, took some money from our supposed-to-be rent payment and got a ticket. She's in Bacolod City now. I think the plane landed an hour ago. Another sudden change happened in our lives. We don't know how long my Ma's gonna stay there or how my Lola is. We're still waiting for news.
Today, 28 January
I woke up really early today. My father hadn't slept yet because he was anxious too. I was just glad it's still my day off or else I couldn't concentrate at work. I'm also glad we were able to take some pictures. The camera couldn't hide the happiness on our faces. I was just thinking about how unpredictable life is and how it is necessary to live life each day as if it were your last. At my age, it seems difficult but then again, it wouldn't hurt to try.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Gaiman High (Again)
Neil Gaiman was here in 2005 and I can't pass this chance to see him again in person. There was no booksigning but then I sacrificed sleep to see one of my favorite authors in person and I am not sorry for it. I even got to see his cute son! Hahaha! I met my friends and bought the books and I even won in the raffle for a signed bookmark! Woot!
Pictures speak louder than words in this instance so pls click the pic to view the album. =)
Pictures speak louder than words in this instance so pls click the pic to view the album. =)
For My Sister
It's been a while since I was online to blog. I just want to tell my sister a very (belated) Happy Birthday (November 26)!!! I can't find the time to make a really nice pic, so I made this instead. I know it shows your "stalker" side (Hahaha!) but I'm sure this will bring a smile to your face.
P.S.
Tell me if you want me to change this pic. I know you might kill me for posting this one. Hahaha!
P.S.S
Good luck! I know today is the 2nd day of your Nursing Licensure Exams and I'm sure you'll pass. Wa-hey!!! =)
P.S.
Tell me if you want me to change this pic. I know you might kill me for posting this one. Hahaha!
P.S.S
Good luck! I know today is the 2nd day of your Nursing Licensure Exams and I'm sure you'll pass. Wa-hey!!! =)
Monday, November 12, 2007
Kantabataan
I was on leave last Saturday (November 10). My sis and I got invited to the Globe Kantabataan Grand Finals in the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. I missed watching live bands perform on stage and I was not disappointed. I had fun! Thanks to my friends (Ian and Chris) who made it special for us. Congratulations to the finalists! You are all winners for me. Keep up the good work. For more pictures (including Sponge Cola, Imago and Hale performances), just click the picture below:
Suitcase 101
grand champions being interviewed by Patty Laurel
Enjoy! Just make sure to ask permission before grabbing our pics. =)
Suitcase 101
grand champions being interviewed by Patty Laurel
Enjoy! Just make sure to ask permission before grabbing our pics. =)
Monday, September 24, 2007
Music and Men
Fireworks at SM Mall of Asia
Fall Out Boy autograph signing
21 September 2007, SM Mall of Asia
view of the stage
view from the 2nd floor
autographed CD inlay
falling for the boys
Sponge Cola at the Candy Fair
22 September 2007, NBC Tent, The Fort
Yael
Armo (and Chris)
Chris and Jillian
Chris's stormtrooper tattoo
soundtripping with my sis
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