January 31, 2004
Second time around
Guess who finally (again) tied the knot?
More photos... soon.
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Continuation...
Why again?
They first got married at Orange County, Califonia last December. :)
More photos of Vince and Shaan Hizon.
January 29, 2004
Sms
"Hope you will not grow old filled with regrets for things not done, for words not said, & for love not shown. Life is too short, do what makes you happy."
January 27, 2004
I keep asking...
… myself these whenever I see one:
Why wasn’t I born a girly girly type of girl?
How come I don’t own a purse, the kikay ones?
I see men carrying purse for their girl everytime.
How come I wasn’t brought up like the ones I see
Stilettos, make up, skirts and all?
Should I pluck my eyebrows more,
Leaving a thin line of hair that you can barely see?
How come I don’t have a sister,
Whom I can share my secrets and clothings with?
Why does it have to be THREE brothers?
Then I realize, maybe it’s because…
…my man (is there such word?) wouldn’t look good carrying my purse,
So I’d rather have a backpack for him to carry for me.
… I’d rather wear make up, stilettos, and skirts only on special occasions.
Going to the mall is not a special occasion.
…shaping eyebrows is different from shaving it.
And tracing it with pencil, or worse, permanent ink is totally different.
…my girl friends are enough to be as irritating as a sister does.
Although sharing clothes with someone would be cool
specially if you don’t have to travel few kilometers away.
…God loves me so much and He knows how weak I can be.
He gave me three men to draw strength from.
Now why wasn’t I born a girly girly type?
Got an answer? Enlighten me.
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There were more questions that came in mind, but I could not track down.
My mind’s too occupied right now, thinking of stuff …
*space is not enough*
January 23, 2004
January 20, 2004
Happy mail
I got an email from Dominique James today. This somehow made my day.
Nothing beats a good feedback! :)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:25 AM
Hello Jill,
To a very large extent, the male nude workshop session I conducted yesterday turned out to be very successful because of you and the other members of your team who pulled together in making things happen.
I'd like to thank you Jill for putting up with all of my demands in making sure that the participants get the best experience they possibly can from the workshop.
Papa Bert is right about you--your a very nice person. You're the best Jill!
See you around!
PS: Please email me the names and email addresses of the participants of the workshop. I'd love to continue getting in touch with them.
Dominique James
The Dominique James Photography Studio
www.dominiquejames.com
*****@******-******.***
January 18, 2004
To Mraz or not to Mraz
One of my photographer friends is shooting Mraz on the 21st. I asked him if I can tag along with him... or even shoot in exchange for the privilege.
He said he'll ask the organizers. *keeping my fingers crossed*
Then another opportunity came... to shoot GenSan Festival on Feb. 20-27. All expense paid, but no PF, just plain fun and experience. *scratches head*
Now if Mraz pushes thru, I can go to Baguio for the Panagbenga Festival with my friends on the 22nd and probably join the lomo exhibit at Salud Bar (Baguio) on the 27th.
But if not, I'll miss his concert and fly with the Team GenSan and explore Mindanao. *grins*
*sulks on my seat and think*
January 16, 2004
Blog relaunch
After hibernating from blogging, Nic Ruffy decided to stay online... with his wonderful photos atleast. :)
Party all night and then some...
I went to bed with Karl last night.
Bed Bar that is... not my kind of place but it sure was an experience, right Karl?! ;)
It was J's birthday bash and my first time to go to Bed. I've never seen sooo many gorgeous gay guys in my entire life all in one room! It's like watching SATC and Queer Eye all at the same time!
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BED policies:
Shirtless guys ok. Topless girls not ok!
January 13, 2004
Mraz anyone?
Jason Mraz is coming to town! Wheeee!!!
*opens iTunes and plays Sleep All Day*
January 12, 2004
Babies galore
Sunday: Hospital visit
Trisha gave birth to a bouncing baby girl!
Seeing her baby for the first time... only to find out that the baby looks like her daddy. :D
Thea Mikaela
"I can't see! I cant see!!!"
Oowkay...
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I was teasing my friends Allan and Hazel to have another baby since their first born is almost 5 years old. My tease backfired. They wanted me to have one first before they have another... eerr... ok, should I start screening the sperm donor?! Good genes anyone?!
Just kidding. :p
Hat what?!
Last Saturday: It was supposed to be a hat party... whatever. :D
Some old buddies from college wearing their... uhmmm, head gears...
Giving Cassie a last hug before she leaves for Burbank Calif.
After a bottle and a half of red wine...
Err...
Thanks Joice for the photos. :)
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Uploaded two more photos:
More errm, head gear from Lele and Des...
Anskoy with her funky pose... and Bodge, nope, that is not a hat! :D
January 9, 2004
It's my 1st year dengue-versary!
Actually, it's more of my dengue-free anniversary. :)
It's been a year and alot of things have changed. The way I view life, the way I value my family and friends, and the way I set my goals (atleast I know I have some :D).
It was this time of the year too when this certain person came into my life, and showed me a new perspective of what life should be. I know I haven't thanked him enough or he has no idea on how I value the friendship, the thoughts and the lessons learned. I really do. Thank you. *bow*
Uuuuy! Still looking for something to read!!! Hehehe! :p
Enough of the drama and let's celebrate life!!!
January 8, 2004
I want one
or this...
Wait, lemme get back to sleep.
*yawn*
January 6, 2004
Happy couple
My college friend, Mae finally got married last January 4 after having a six years relationship with Noel. A very happy and funny couple.
And I'm a very happy friend... not only did I witness their exchange of vows but I got to shoot them as well. :)
Another friend of mine from highschool, Tere, got married last December 18. I almost forgot about her wedding date until she sent me this. This couple proved to me that love can't be hindered by distance and time.
It seems that everybody's getting married. They're starting the year right I guess.
I hope I am too. :)
January 5, 2004
Why I choose to stay
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
The Philippine Star 01/05/2004
I received a copy of an e-mail which my good friend Bebong Muñoz sent to all his colleagues at the UP Law School and at the Ateneo, in reaction to a forwarded e-mail titled Shattered Dreams by Atty. Silverio Aquino.
Read on…
I am writing this letter in response to the forwarded e-mail titled Shattered Dreams by Silverio Aquino. Atty. Aquino wrote about how four of his six children left the Philippines because of its hopeless state. In this letter, I will respond by telling him that despite living my own humble version of the American Dream, I am still determined to go back to my home, the Philippines.
Like Atty. Aquino, I am a lawyer 45 years his junior. I am a graduate student and teaching fellow in Columbia University, New York. Last night, I was invited to dinner by one of the most enlightened and honorable political scientists in the United States. He was the Census Bureau Chief appointed by former US president Bill Clinton who was responsible for the most successful census implemented in the US. He is currently my professor. Earlier this year, the School of International and Public Affairs of Columbia University gave me the honor of delivering a speech at the Plaza Hotel in New York before Madeline Albright, the former Secretary of State of President Clinton. In that speech, I proudly talked about my hope for the Philippines. I am also teaching a graduate course called Politics of Policymaking in the same university, wherein one of my students is a real-life princess in one of the world’s remaining monarchies.
Sounds like a scene from a movie, but it’s true. I take pride in the fact that what I teach in class could somehow affect the lives of my student’s subjects when she goes back to her kingdom. To complete the picture of my American Dream, on my walk home today, I saw a couple of kids giggling in the snow and building a snowman.
In his letter, Atty. Aquino said that he was dumbfounded when his daughter from the University of the Philippines came home one day and announced, "My future has been ruined by (Ferdinand)Marcos. I want to leave." Thereafter, she went abroad. Atty. Aquino said that he agreed with the wisdom of his daughter’s decision. I happen to disagree. The easy thing to do is blame our leaders for everything that goes wrong. Even easier than that is to leave the Philippines to seek the American Dream. But would that mean a better future for our country?
Atty. Aquino also expressed his desperation in what he thought was the impending election according to him, of "another movie actor who hasn’t even finished high school." He implied that this was another reason to leave the Philippines. Again, I disagree. I believe that if the Philippines is in trouble because of our leaders, all the more reason not to forsake our country. As citizens, we should come to the rescue of our country.
Atty. Aquino also talked about his disappointment about the migration of educated and talented Filipinos to find greener pastures abroad. He said that this was a serious case of brain drain. I would first worry about heart drain. I am worried that Filipinos leave because they no longer love the country. That is the first thing we have to protect, love of country. And I would no longer worry about brain drain because when our heart yearns for our country, our minds will fight for it.
My fellow "Scholars ng Bayan" from UP Law School who attended Harvard University last year have already gone back home to lend a helping hand. Most of my college batchmates in Ateneo have lived up to their calling of being "men for others" by being productive citizens in the Philippines. I am sure many other students from all the other universities still love our country. That makes me hopeful.
This May, I will be graduating. Hopefully, I can go home to leave my American Dream behind. Don’t get me wrong. I love the good life, too. I just love the Philippines more.
I will send this e-mail to all my friends in the hope that it will somehow get to Atty. Silverio Aquino. And pañero, when you do get this letter, let’s talk about why we should love, not leave the Philippines.
Bebong Muñoz
Lawyer and graduate student
One day, we will all wake up to a progressive and united country. One day, we will all wake up to cleaner and safer streets. One day, we will all wake up to a government and citizenry accountable to each other. One day, we will all wake up – better people.
But we know that we cannot sleep through it and hope for a miracle to happen overnight. We know that we have to work hard for a better life and a better world.
Besides, why would I leave my own country, which has been through hell and back in the hands of mindless politicians and an apathetic citizenry? Like a mother to a child, you wouldn’t forsake your son just because he has been astray, or confused or abused. In the same way that you wouldn’t forsake your own mother, just because she has been destroyed by an abusive life. I will never do that to my own mother.
Will you?
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Forwarded email by Jim.
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Let's all stay and say...
NO to FPJ!!!
January 1, 2004
Goodbye 2003, Hellow 2004! ... NO to FPJ!
Another year has come to an end. Let's all hope that 2004 has alot of good things in store for us especially our economy.
NO TO FPJ!!! Please lang! Let's give the young ones a brighter future...
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Meanwhile, at the Lejano residence...
Dec. 31, before 12 midnight:
The kids can't wait to open their gifts... me too, me too!
Jimel with her dada... celebrating her first New Year's Eve.
Jag trying to wake up his kids... :D
Fi-fy-fo-fum... I smell a potential photographer... Janna's been playing with my mom's point and shoot the whole night.
Finally, 12 midnight:
Fireworks... ng kapitbahay. :p
FOOD! (FYI, this is not my plate, mine has more! hehe)
The long awaited opening of gifts.
And the kids get really excited...
And this is what happens when they do... disaster area.
Ito with his how-not-to-shoot with a rifle... :D
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!