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.