I have watched Wall-E last week and for me to say that the film is good is an understatement.

The film is a testament to the old and cliche saying that "action speaks louder than words". It was amazing that a mere sound of collective beeps and simple sounds can convey a thousand words. I knew that the movie was good but I never expected that it was that good! The movie conveyed the idea that love is something to be showed and not just something that can be expressed thru words.

Wall-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) is the last of the robots who are tasked to clean-up Earth. Interesting as it may seem, the robot developed a personality, and an inquisitive personality that is, which makes it more interesting lest complicated. to top that he is lonely! until one day the people in space sent a robot on Earth to check if life can be sustained again, ergo EVE (Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator).

Instantaneously Wall-E developed an affection to EVE. Talking to EVE with gestures and beeps and simple sounds that made the movie so adorable. It gave me that certain feeling of wanting to be wanted, of needing to be needed.

It was indeed a good movie to watch... a movie worth your time.

More shots from Bruce and Kodak Ektachrome E100

Pacific Star Building, Makati Ave.

Makati Ave, Burgos St.

BPI Buendia Center, Sen Gil Puyat Ave.

BPI Buendia Center, Sen Gil Puyat Ave.

Makati Ave, Burgos St.

Playing with Bruce and his B setting... the lights and the busy streets of Makati City

I was scanning through one of the forums I joined and stumbled upon this one thread about the Beijing Olympics...

I am not sure if this was published but it was stated in the thread that it was...

to see the the internet article click here

and my two cents worth...

the article is unnecessary and uncalled for! Yes they have the freedom to write a story about these things but is it really necessary to put "almost zero chance of landing a medal"? if the newspaper is really up to writing something about the beijing olympics, then why not write it in this manner? why not write something in the perspective of "despite the the giant athletes of the other countries, we were able to send 15 athletes hoping to give glory to our country... or something like "even with the lack of financial and physical support, 15 athletes will fly to Beijing China to compete in this year's Olympics"...

I used to compete in swimming, maybe not as big as olympics, but this kind of article will never strike me as challenging... this is nothing but purely demoralizing and degrading... I have had comments in the same context and it is very far from being a challenge more so if it's coming from your own allies...

Pity when some people are trying very hard to somehow make us filipinos proud and yet in our very own backyard, some people are scrutinizing and degrading these very people who are brave enough to take a step forward, who are courages enough to bring us forward...

is it really so much to keep an optimistic mind nowadays? so much to being patriotic....

Ang huling limang larawan...

Bata, bata, paano ka ginawa?

ang tubig na nagbibigay ng buhay...

simbahan... isang mapayapang lugar!

ang mga mangingisda...

ako ang lalaki sa breakwater...

Here are additional photos from my very first set of films processed using my Holga 120CFN:

Five Star Ice Cream : the Luneta way!

pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?

in a world of strangers, it's nice to have someone by your side...

my fellow lomographers...

sa ilalim ng puno ng kamatis at sa pagbabantay ni Lapu-Lapu

light lamps

the new age Ewoks!

a creepy hallway

an attempt for a multiple expsoure

the famous Ped Xing...

I have been fascinated with lomography for quite awhile now... and here are some of my very first pictures using my very own "Bruce".

I will be posting my next set of pics soon! =)

What is lomography?

Technically:

Lomography, is a registered trademark of Lomographische AG (Austria), is a movement that, via the Lomography Society International, promotes the use of Lomo cameras — primarily and most famously the LC-A but also cameras as unlike this as the fisheye lomography camera — and a "shoot from the hip" attitude. (Many outsiders regard it as merely a sales gimmick to drive sales of these cameras at inflated prices.) Viewed as either a modern impressionistic art movement for photography to create images of everyday life or a simple (and effective) marketing ploy, Lomography has attracted a large international following around "The 10 rules" http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Lomography

Casually:

“lomo for me is my own little way of gathering memories of special moments spent with friends, family, or spent alone on the road or elsewhere” - riaholic

“is my guide - my beacon and that alarm clock that wakes me up every time I fall into one of those stupors brought on by a plain, workaday, ants-marching type of boring life.” -whitemumu

“i think lomo is not just about the camera ..as i read somewhere, think of it as punk music..you dont have to use a specific guitar to play punk..well u dont even have to be a musician to be a punk..you dont even have to look like a punk… Lomo can have a very loose definition that eventually that people may argue that it doesnt really exist or is not a valid movement. but we know its here, we get to be part of it and have fun..so what else matters ?” – sparklemind

“lomo is love...” lola melay

“it provides holy mess to my otherwise orderly life.”-pixiecorpse

“is probably the reason why I'm still into photography...” –suplada80

“Lomography is photography, painting and chemistry combined.”- jamkablam

“What Lomography offers is a completely different and fresh perspective into looking at and seeing things. It transcends the trappings of the everyday, workaday world and invites one to think.” –cruzron

Taken from www.lomomanila.ph forums article by wraithblade


And as for me:

Lomography is all about the attitude! =)

I always say, "Love comes to those who believe it"... and if I may just add, "It comes in your most unexpected time/way".

I have been single for quite sometime, my friends often ask if I'm seeing anyone or if I'm happy, I told them I am single, and happy because I am with good and caring friends and for now it's more than enough. It was, not until that simple message of "Hello".

I came home from work one night, and found an online message in one of my networking sites in the world wide web. An exchange of online messages happened next. An exchange of YM Id's and the rest became history.

When I opened that online site that night I wasn't looking for "love" and I wasn't expecting to find a special someone. Things just happened, and could it be any better than this? I wouldn't think so, everything just fell in thier proper places.

love really does come to those who believe it and it sometimes do in your most unexpected time and way...

What does Jan Wiley mean?

You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you. You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries. You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are very charming... dangerously so. You have the potential to break a lot of hearts. You know how what you want, how to get it, and that you will get it. You have the power to rule the world. Let's hope you're a benevolent dictator!

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

The first time I fell in love was long ago.
I didn't know how to give my love at all.
The next time I settled for what felt so close.
But without romance, you're never gonna fall.
After everything I've learned;
Now it's finally my turn.
This is the last time I'll fall... in love.
The first time we walked under that starry sky,
there was a moment when everything was clear.
I didn't need to ask or even wonder why,
because each question is answered when your near.
and I'm wise enough to know when a miracle unfolds,
this is the last time i'll fall in love.
Now don't hold back, just let me know.
Could i be moving much too fast or way too slow.
'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day.
To find that once in a lifetime, this is it,
I'll never be the same.
You'll never know what it's taken me to say these words.
And now that I've said them, they could never be enough.
As far as I can see, there's only you and only me.

This is the last time I'll fall in love.
Last time i'll fall in love.
The last time i'll fall... in love.

here's a daily those of my horoscope:



"be ambitious in your love life goals. Shoot for the stars and you might actually hit one. It's all about positive thinking and self-fulfilling prophecy. you are in control of your own fate."



I just can't help but smile!

And there goes my weekend!

I started my weekend probably a little early… I started it Thursday, and I started it by a trip going to the Manila Domestic Airport and a flight going to Kalibo, Aklan. This weekend is my much awaited trip to Boracay Island. I am spending a weekend there with some former colleagues and good friends. I have heard a lot of good things about Boracay and I have been wanting to see its exquisite beauty, why so many people are drawn to its powdery like white sand.

We arrived at Kalibo International Airport a little past 8 in the morning and we are on time. Kudos to Cebu Pacific for a safe and on time flight. We hailed a van that would transport us to Tabon Port since the boats bound to Boracay island can not use Jetty Port because of the weather. And so my Boracay adventure began Thursday morning!

The trip would have been perfect except for "Cosme". He visited the Philippines in a less more appropriate timing, although it was not raining in Boracay, but the sun also eluded the island, and that being said, we just have to make the most of our weekend getaway. Occasional light rain showers but nevertheless, I have had a great time. Nothing beats a weekend in the beach.

Manila Domestic Airport, 6:55AM

as we look for our first lunch in Boracay, we head for D'Mall.

it was a long walk to Friday's so might as well make the most of it... STRIKE A POSE!

gaging on the beach...

Khae, Wiley, Lui, Diane and Chad

Camwhores

Chillin at Hey Jude!

It was one of the shortest long weekend I have ever had, if only we can stay a little longer... but we figured that the island is not going anywhere. My weekend was a blast! I wonder if I can share a weekend here with someone special, it would be nice for sure.

I am now back in the metro, and gone back to my old routine. As I face the daily challenges as a struggling yuppie, I can look forward to those weekends I'd be spending in Boracay! I will definitely come back soon! =)

Summer is almost over, in fact, here in the metro it's raining almost everyday, like as if its already the start of the rainy season. but that doesn't stop me from my last hurrah of summer!!

Summer is almost equivalent to the beach. When summertime comes, you can never miss out the beach because if you do, you might just be tagged as a LOSER! people would always want to go to the beach even once during summer... to get that natural tan that some if not most people are just crazy about... if you have that perfect tan line, you have got yourself the most "IN" fad in this time of the year. It's like a statement already... and if you have it, then flaunt it! *(",)*

Of course when we are talking about beaches, one name would always pop out! It's like beach = Boracay! As much as people are crazy about Bora, I have never been there! i really don't know why, maybe I get preoccupied with a lot of things... and maybe I like having the easier way to go to a beach and that would mean Puerto Galera! But this time, I have yet to end my ignorance in this so called paradise... i have yet to put an end to my being naive to such a wonderful place such as Boracay! With much enthusiasm and excitement... I will conquer Bora this weekend!

I can't wait to feel that powdery like sand of the Boracay Island and feel the heat of the arrogant sun...

or probably spend time under the sun to get my so called tan line...

so come Thursday, Bora... here I come!

Wiley, you're looking for a Best Friend

There are many different ways to look at relationships, but for you, finding a best friend, the one person you share everything with, is the most important. Some people focus more on the romantic image of a soul mate to last the span of time, but you probably prefer the reality of making the most of every moment of every day. And who better to live those moments with than someone who's true blue through and through?

The ideal match for you is probably someone who can anticipate the next word out of your mouth and who laughs at the punch line before you even tell it. Chances are it's important to you that they'd expand your circle of friends, introduce you to new places, faces, and experiences, too. Whether this relationship is here for the short- or the long- term, you're a take-it-as-it-comes kind of person, with few expectations or fairytales to live up to. You'd take your constant companion and trusted secret-keeper over a fairy princess or Prince Charming, any day. Whether you realize it or not, there's someone out there who feels the same way about you. Like you, that someone is looking for the one person to be their best friend — both in the bedroom and out.

I'm actually fond in taking psychological exams on-line... http://www.tickle.com/ actually provides the most variety of psychological exams from serious stuff to lifestyle to probably even the most mundane things there is out there... here is one of the results I have had in one of the exams I took. this one is about my Romantic Fantasy

Wiley, it looks like your romantic fantasy is the Breakfast in Bed

There are few things better than waking up to the smell of hot coffee and sizzling bacon, especially when it's right under your nose. Ahh, breakfast in bed. It's more intimate than a candlelit dinner, yet as comfortable as an old pair of slippers.

Trusty sweethearts and reliable soul mates are the men of your dreams, not mysterious strangers from foreign lands. Whether it's cuddling next to a roaring fire, feeding each other pizza straight from the box, or gazing at the stars, your fantasy doesn't need to venture too far from reality. And that's cozy.

Back in my previous company I basically have all the access in internet except Friendster. yep that's correct, except friendster, I have access to Myspace, Multiply, downelink, and what have you's but of course i don't have G4M.

I transferred companies September last year, and ironic as it may seem, I don't have access to everything but friendster! Yes! You got it right, the only thing I can access here in the office is friendster and take note, Yahoo! =) so much as i want to update my other networking sites, I can only update them at home.

hehehe, my multiply site used to be my most updated networking site before, but with these recent changes in my internet life... i have come to enjoy friendster again... =)

and as everyone who has friendster.... here's my featured friends... my beloved aristocrata! =P Friendster has served it purpose to me these past few months and that is to keep in touch with long last colleagues, highschool friends and even long lost friends...

it also made me updated with friends i hardly see and meet... friends I can't talk to all the time!

As part of my daily routine in the office, I have to answer tons and tons of emails. But sometimes, if your inbox gets this much of emails, you would wish you have another job....

Don't get me wrong, I love my Job and I love it so much but man, if your inbox contains 3035 emails and 177 unread? man, that's a lot of emails..... =)

if you receive this much of emails everyday... i sometimes wonder if my day is consumed in just answering all these emails... but then again some emails may just end up in trash! hehehe =)