April 29, 2004
Time Change
Ooops. It seems that my blog still posts like I'm in California time. Well, just think of it this way, California Time + 1 day and 3 hrs. So this post is dated April 29 @ 9:05pm, it is April 30 at 12:05pm here, just after noon.
So just to confuse everyone, I'll keep my blog on PST. Hehehe... :)
Manila! Manila!
I've been in Manila for a total of 6 hrs... and all I've done is sweat. Unpacking was a nightmare... the air conditioner in my room isn't up to snuff... or at least it sure didn't feel like it.
Plans... ummm... haircut, and get a SIM card for my phone so that I have a local cell, instead of relying on T-Mobile's International Roaming at $2.99/minute. Ouch. As a plus, I can also make international calls on that line for way cheaper than roaming prices! Nice.
April 25, 2004
Manila, here I come!
The next time I update this blog, I'll be back in the Philippines. It's been over a year since I last went back to Manila. I can't wait to go back and see my dad, my cousins and barkada.
Of course, I will also be doing a lot of scuba diving. Wheee!!!! I arrive early Friday morning. :) Can't wait.
April 15, 2004
Death and Taxes
"Nothing sure in life but death and taxes..." or something like that. Well, it's tax day, and I'm pretty much cutting it close. Of course, I'll be paying Uncle Sam his dues later today. Oh well.
Sometimes, I wish I was a professional photographer, just so that I can use my camera gear as a "business expense." Maybe this year, since I am currently without job. Hehehe...
April 12, 2004
Bird Island
One of the places that we went to with EBE is called Bird Island... I wonder why?!
April 11, 2004
EBE and the BABoys (updated)
The one and only Eddie Boy Escudero, fondly known as EBE to the rest of the photographer community in the Philippines. When EBE deigns to grace you with his presence, you go all out.
A group of Filipino photographers based in the San Francisco Bay Area got together last Saturday for an all-day trip south to Point Lobos. Shooting all day around Monterey, Carmel and Point Lobos, and ending the day with good food at Albert's home in Fremont, CA.
L-R:Owan, Bobby, Kyo, Enzo, Albert, Bong, EBE, Noel and me!
Notice the fact that I'm wearing a shirt and shorts? It was FREEZING earlier in the morning! With temperatures at around 50F, I was so sorry I left my jacket in my car at Albert's place.
How cold? Check out the coastal fog with EBE:
Some graffiti inside one of the warehouses at Fort Ord:
One of many warehouses:
Fallout Shelter 9 and 1/2? Related to Platform 9 and 3/4??
Loading Dock Doors:
Our gracious host, Albert:
Bobby:
Owan:
EBE with his beer:
Enzo:
Kyo:
Kyo's cutie daughter, Camille, doing her Donald Trump impression, "You're FIREEEEDDD!!!":
Camille helping Owan blow out her unofficial birthday cake:
April 8, 2004
PhilMUG
For reasons unknown to me, the Philippine Macintosh User Group has undergone some radical changes. It has moved to a new location. Visit it at http://www.philmug.org.ph.
Anyone from the board care to explain?
Curious me.
April 6, 2004
The Visit
Marc and Joy were in LA for about a week. Here are some of the pictures from those few days. They sure helped me get a great start to my "vacation." I'll see you soon, guys.
Here they are, Marc and Joy:
The barkada:
Wedding!
Greystone Park in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA. What can I say? The place was gorgeous! Very photo friendly, the perfect place for a wedding.
And no, I wasn't the wedding photographer, I just had my camera with me. I will be adding more pictures later.
Steven and Cecille:
The mother of the bride:
Mother and sisters of the bride:
Mother and sisters of the bride with the groom's sister:
More of the bride and groom:
