Like the rest of my weekends, last Saturday (12.12.09) was yet another of my tiring escapades. Sunday Shooters celebrated their first Christmas Party at the Lancaster Hotel. The theme was white christmas and the photographers went there in their best white attires (though there are some who didnt, too!Haha)
Janis prepared the food and everything (this is for real!) is SUPERB! I couldnt even keep coming back (Lol!). But since they were only just a few of us, there were so many food left. The next thing we knew, we were stuffing our bags with packed food.
Aftermath? Oh yes. this is something we didnt miss and wouldnt have. Shale's house welcomed us with open doors as the guys continued the drinking session there. Still, a few bottles of vodka remain unopened when we went home at around 2 in the morning.
5:03 PM
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Author: Carmela
I was browsing on my facebook site when I happen to find a news about a bill proposal in Uganda stating that gays and homos could face lifetime imprisonment or worse, even death just because of their preferences.
Even landlords who rent rooms for gays or other sects and groups who abets or counsels another to engage in acts of homosexuality would also be punished. More like an accessory to the 'crime', as what I view it. Though, how offensive a 'crime' like this is, really?
It's bullshit. Quoting from someone who linked this news to his facebook site, this act is truly outrageous and there really is too much ignorance, hatred, discrimination and bigotry in this world. Murder, theft, perjury, rape and the likes are what I would call crimes but being gay and choosing how you would live your life is certainly NOT.
We are all human and this act is certainly not human. Each of us has a right to live, to be respected, be loved and be accepted no matter what our choices are as long as we do not aggravate anybody. There are some people who may be against with gays and they will always be there to condemn the rights of the homosexuals, but were they even hurt by these gay people? Aren't they biased on making their decisions and arent they generalizing the gay community just because of an experience that may have happened to them?
If this bill will pass, it will only promote hatred, fear, discrimination, humiliation; all directed towards the gay community. Do you think it's even right?
8:26 PM
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Author: Carmela
Saturday night (12.05.09) was a total blast, the Advocacy photographer's celebrated their first Christmas as a group. The event was held at Lian's pre-school classroom, where we acted like toddlers, too.
We started by eating some nachos (the salsa dip tasted divine, courtesy of Lian herself), puto, pancit malabon (by birthday boy RB), and Sir Benj brought some cake, too. Games and raffle draws followed afterwards, I was able to take home the AP calendar (btw, it's being sold at 100php apiece, and proceeds will go to the education of indigenous youth-pm me here if you want to have your own :)) and a couple of key chains.
For a change, instead of gifts, we exchanged our best photos of the year. My best shot for the year was the one I shot during an activity for kids with cancer. One of the organizers of the event was shown tying the shoelaces of a cancer patient. The photos posted on the boards were gallery materials and mine looked plain in comparison, but the message it conveys is priceless (at least, for me..haha)
The whole affair ended at 5 in the morning, I was literally walking along the sidewalk with my eyes half-closed and listening to System of a Down to keep my senses awake. The moment I got to my room, I took off my shoes and headed straight to bed. I didn't even bother to wash my face.
1:56 AM
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Author: Carmela
When can political rivalry turn into a bloodbath?
JUSTICE FOR THE AMPATUAN VICTIMS!
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7:32 PM
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Author: Carmela
When I was a kid, I used to stay in front of the television from the moment I wake up until the station starts to air drama series. I only watch cartoons and mangas because then, I believe that I was born with supernatural powers.
I am not sure if you are familiar with the Sailor Moon manga, but when I was about five years old, my hair is cropped really short, which makes me Sailor Mercury (Ami) by default when we play pretend games. Sailor Mercury's powers are associated with phases of water and to justify my role, I'd often bring out the garden hose and sprinkle water to my playmates.
As you grow up, though, your interests will also change. I no longer play dolls and I've stopped watching cartoons. I had developed an extreme liking in watching detective and crime movies. CSI, NCIS, 24 altogether replaced Sailor Moon, Fushigi Yuugi and My Little Pony.
But guess what? I just realized cartoons and mangas aren't just for kids. Adults are sometimes addicted to these, too. I recently attended a Cosplay event in which the participants don costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea, and most of the times, those characters are cartoon and manga ones. Some depicted Darth Vader and wore heavy costumes, some wore cute Lolita costumes and some even tagged their nannies along to carry their suitcases! Imagine how much time they have invested to prepare for such event!
Anyway, I was there for a shoot and my camera certainly had its own share of exposure. I was able to take about 200 pictures, though some of them went straight to the recycle bin. Haha!
2:40 AM
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Author: Carmela
Christmas is coming fast and as usual, I'm totally broke. I have a few things that I wanted to buy but my depleting savings account couldn't afford it, haha! What I did was I wrote a letter to Santa and hopefully he'd receive it. By the way, Santa no longer accepts snail mail, good thing about technology though, Santa's already got an email!
Dear Santa,
The past few months of the year has been really tough for me. Last year, I got myself a new computer but it crashed down for so many times this year that I am longing for a new one. I use the computer for a lot of stuff and I share it with my sibs even if it's not Christmas because I know that sharing is as good as giving. I don't watch porn too, so partly I'm a good kid. Please grant my wish...
Last year, too, I broke my guitar and I miss it terribly. At times I'd pretend that my left arm is my guitar and I'd strum it with my fingers. My brother often tells me I look crazy and stupid whenever he catches me doing such thing but he doesn't really understand when one of things where you get your inspiration from is taken away from you. Then, on August, Les Paul died and my heart broke once more. You see, I have been saving all my change in a small piggy bank because I want to customize my own guitar and I'll have him sign it. But how can I do it now?
Lastly, I want to upgrade my camera to further enrich my passion for photography. I find joy in capturing moments from my lens and my d60 has it's limitations, too. I wouldn't go for something really, really expensive because I'm afraid that you might get broke and other people won't get their share of gifts. I wouldn't want that to happen of course.
By the way, my brother told me that he's going to write you a letter soon. Please don't believe him when he says he's been a good kid, he always wear my dresses when I'm not around. :D
8:40 PM
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Author: Carmela
Ever been inside a small, cramped bar where the performing artist keeps on banging his head, sweat dripping on his shoulders and forehead and he seems as if he'd attack the person nearest him?
I could have joined my sibs in watching a movie on a Saturday night, but I went out instead. I signed up for a shoot with Pentavia, a local band in the Phils. Their song is what they call 'Ninja Metal', though for me they sounded more like Mudvayne and Slipknot. The vocalist was very perked up during the night and I almost got hit with a microphone stand when he started banging on the stage. I didn't even notice it because I was too focused on his moves with my eye behind the viewfinder, it was when my co-photographer told me that I should 'be careful with my head' and this he meant quite literally.
That was the first time that I went to Freedom Bar, and for sure it wouldn't be the last. Though my beloved camera was put at risk at multiple times, I was washed clean with beer when the vocalist showered the audience with a bottle of booze, and the place was a literal 60 sq.m. ashtray, I'd certainly go back there and shoot more.
The night turned out to be fun and I ended my day by eating Pork and Tofu Adobo at Rufo's.
I just hope I'd already found my niche in photography. I'll probably frequent bars soon and quit clubs.
Rekta Kontrabida- Pentavia
7:54 AM
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Author: Carmela
It was yesterday, 11-28-09, when I decided to start my blog site. I work in graveyard shift and I'm an insomniac, too. There were times when all I do is look at myself in the mirror, listen to music from my Ipod or surf the net when I find it difficult to sleep. But sometimes, they too, bore me and I'd end up counting sheep. Still, my nerves would be awake to drain my energy.
So, I decided to blog! Nice, huh? Well, I learned it from a friend who has his own site now. Blogging is pretty cool, anyway. You get to know a lot of people and a lot of people will know you too. Slick, eh? So, here it is. My first attempt in writing. My blog site isn't as handsome as the other ones that you might have visited but feel free to leave some comments and suggestions so I can make improvements. Enjoy your stay!
3:10 AM
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beginning,
genesis.
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Manila Time
