Your Mr. Chill Pill

I Survived Sagada: Part 2

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:04:53 +0800

After 5 hours of spelunking inside the Cave Connections, I didn’t think we could even rest because we’ve still got a long day ahead! After the sunrise setting, we trekked all the way up to Pongas Falls!

It was hot and cold at the same time. I don’t know how nature is capable of doing that!

Trust me - more than half of the photos from the entire trip are group shots and individual shots. I just had to choose the best ones! Here’s Marc rock climbing up to the falls!

Then here’s me. Haha! Seems legit!

I already ate lunch after trekking up, but I ate again after an hour. That’s how tired and hungry I am! Haha!

Finally reached Pongas Falls. It was in between two mountains - and damn it was high and far looking at it from town.

The water was…. yup, you got it - extremely cold. =)) I can’t explain the feeling because it felt totally nice and fulfilling. I guess y’all should go there and experience it yourselves! Haha!

We went to Echo Valley after and shouted our way down the Hanging Coffins. I guess you could tell why - because it echoes. Haha! I wish I could check out what’s inside the coffins! Lol weirdo hahaha

After going to the Valley, we went to a Pottery place. Totally brings back a lot of memories from my first year in college. I miss pottery class!

At dahil may sunrise, syempre may sunset din! My readers know how much I love watching and taking pictures of the sunset. I just couldn’t miss the chance taking it above a beautiful view.

After everything we did, we set up a bonfire beside the lake. Since we didn’t get to order Pinikpikan, our tour guides made the dish for us! It was a funny night - I butt-spelled my entire name as a dare because I lost in one of our drinking games =))

I just had to. Sagada!

Day 3! Because it doesn’t stop there, we climbed Marlboro Country the next day. Hahaha! I don’t know what’s up with my friends, but we just pushed ourselves to the limit. We were literally at the top of the mountain, and this deserves a jump shot!

I ate this berry. Because yolo!

Stupid me forgot to charge the camera, so I only have a few shots of the view from above. Damn, I swear. The view is was so beautiful. The pull of gravity also proves how high I am. I’m in one with nature!

…and this deserves a jump shot as well! Yay for jump shots hahaha!

I couldn’t take pictures anymore because I was literally tired and I just can’t even carry my camera anymore. Puro ako “kuya, pabuhat” =)) After all that 3-day adventure, I just had one thing in mind that I had to buy from the place: an “I Survived Sagada” shirt. Here’s all of us wearing it, and here’s me. I look like a stuffed toy because I had three layers of shirt beneath that shirt haha! That’s all, and I guess this is also the highlight of my semester break. Told my friends that this trip deserves a part two. More trips to come!

By the way, ang dami kong bruises, grabe lang. Ibang klase. Hahaha!

I Survived Sagada: Part I

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0800

Last week, I went to Sagada with my new UP friends that I just met this semester. It wasn’t in my sembreak plan to go, but why the hell not? I didn’t know what to expect - except that it’s going to be one hell of a ride on our way there. It was a 9-hour ride, and damn my butt did hurt. Haha! I didn’t think it would be an adventurous trip, because I’d always choose to food binge and sightsee. This one’s different though. It’s definitely exhausting, but totally fun!

Day 1! From Bontoc, this jeep greeted us and we rode on the top bunk! My friend Dhalal created the itinerary for this trip!

We ate at Salt and Pepper before going inside Lumiang Cave to Sumaging Cave. They call it the “Cave Connection”.

I’m ready - I think. Hahaha! Not really an active person, but I’m in. Had to take a picture of myself before and after entering the cave =)) Here are some of our photos inside the cave.

Shadow picture! That’s supposed to be “Sagada” hahaha!

I guest this is my after entering the cave photo =)) Pictures were taken by Kuya Daryll, the tour guide. I just have to commend on the photos - parang nasa studio lang kasi ‘yung lighting. Maybe I could be more resourceful by using a coal lamp next time I shoot.. Why not, right? Haha!

And this is all of us! From left to right: Harold, Mimi, Marc, Dette, me, and Dhalal! Pagod na kami huhu!

The water was extremely cold, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It was invigorating! We still had to trek all the way up to exit the cave. My feet were about to give up on me, glad it didn’t. Haha!

We ate at the nearest restaurant near our house. Too bad they ran out of native chickens and we couldn’t order the famous Pinikpikan here in Sagada!

Beer is always a great choice of drink after a tiring day. Chilled out on the pub across the street and sang on the videoke. Hello to my favorite beer!

Day 2! I don’t know how I got up around 4am after a tiring day to watch the sun rise. The view was breathtaking - but I had to cover my face with my jacket because the temperature was too low and it hurts. Hahaha!

The Banawe Rice Terraces!

I love this view!

After waiting for Mr. Sun to rise, we rode on top bunk again on our way back to our house. Ang sakit ulit sa pwet, huhu! Wait up for my next post! ☺

Copper Refuge (by Pau Villanueva)My usual Wednesday in school....

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:44:34 +0800

Copper Refuge (by Pau Villanueva)

My usual Wednesday in school. Free cut for Art History - this is what I get. Haha! Credits to Jan and Pat for the photos! :)

Life’s greatest wisdom 😊👌👍💎 (Taken with Instagram)

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:19:31 +0800

Life’s greatest wisdom 😊👌👍💎 (Taken with Instagram)

Mad Crimson (by Pau Villanueva)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:26:29 +0800

Mad Crimson (by Pau Villanueva)

Yo. (Taken with Instagram)

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:58:00 +0800

Yo. (Taken with Instagram)

Some things are better seen by the naked eye. It’s just...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:56:00 +0800

Some things are better seen by the naked eye. It’s just one shot, and I enjoyed the rest of the sunset ‘til the night came in without my eyes peeking through the viewfinder. This is the only thing that I would always chase.

Careful Where You Tread

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:47:10 +0800

Let me introduce you again to this photo set because I finally got the photos. Haha! This one’s for the last issue of Vivro Magazine. I love how I got to know the story by just looking at the photos (even though I haven’t read the book yet, haha!)

I got a bit experimental with the light setup in the studio. Shooting with a black backdrop isn’t easy, but I found a way to make the models pop-out and not be engulfed by it. I definitely learned something and thanks to Kuya from Camera Cart Studio for helping me out haha! We also got Aivan Magno to model for the shoot, and he’s one of the nicest bloggers I’ve ever met. Hey Aivan, hope you’re reading this! Thanks, Vivro Shoot Team! ☺

Complete and high-definition photo set seen here .

An interpretation of Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldismo’s book: “Trese”

Photographed by me, Pau Villanueva
Post-processed by Qylla Mariano
Make-Up Artist: Jana Miemban
Stylists: Sam Gonzales, Marion H., G-ann R., Bea A.

In cooperation with:
HEBE Manila
Antler Limited
Joie de Vivre

© The Vivro Shoot Team

mynamegian: UP SAMASKOM brings you IMAGINExNATION, a party...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:12:00 +0800

mynamegian:

UP SAMASKOM brings you IMAGINExNATION, a party exhibit advocating self-expression through social media.

Featuring the works of Tuesday Vargas, Ramon Bautista, Bogart the Explorer, Pepe Diokno, Rolando Tolentino, Vladimeir Gonzales, Eloi Hernandez, Rock Ed Philippines and many more!

Will be featured here along with Tumblr bloggers, Eunice Abique, Petersen Vargas, Pau Villanueva, Koji Arboleda, Lexi Gancayco and a whole lot more. Hope to see you guys this Aug 10! :) Event page here. Follow UP Samaskom in Twitter and like their page on Facebook!

I was supposed to blog about this now, but thanks Gian for this post and for the plug! Haha! I hope you guys go to this event. It’s actually nice to party with a purpose, and this one’s not only a party, but an exhibit advocating social media and self expression as well. It’s a privilege to be featured in this event - it’s a first for me. Haha! Get your friends and party with us. ☺

For more details, you can go check the IMAGINExNATION event page here. Go follow UP Samaskom in Twitter and like their page on Facebook!

This will be awesome. Check out our works and don’t miss out! See you guys on August 10 ☺

Vivro Magazine Volume V: We Bid You Adieu

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:45:29 +0800

vivro:

And as always,

Live long

and Prosper.

X

Check out the last issue of Vivro Magazine Volume V: We Bid You Adieu. We did an interpretation of Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo’s comic book, “Trese”. Sadly, this is Vivro’s last issue ever, and I’m grateful to have been assigned as the photographer for the shoot. I personally have not read the book, but I consider reading it after the shoot. Haha! Will get the photos soon, but in the meantime, you can view the magazine. Thanks Vivro, It’s been nice working with you guys!

I’m not sure if the flash is seen in my blog, but you can click this link instead: http://issuu.com/famamfa/docs/vivro_volume_v/11

“Careful Where You Tread”

Photography by Pau Villanueva

Post-processed by Qylla Mariano

MUA by Jana Miemban

http://vivro.tumblr.com/

UP CFA Art Wall

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:31:05 +0800

Freshman students painting on the UP CFA Art Wall seen from outside our college.

Look at those Fine Arts freshies. That’s how we roll - painting from day ‘til dawn! Yeah, just insisted on using the word “dawn” because it sounds better. Haha!

UPCFA Freshie Week: H.I.T!

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:55:45 +0800

The University of the Philippines College of Fine Art Student Council (UPCFASC) has made an event for our fine arts freshies for one whole week. This is our first project as a council, so we are all excited for this! Fine Arts students, check out the course of events that will be happening next week! ☺

CFA, are you ready?

June 25: FA-MAZING RACE! (Race you guys to the finish line! Brought to you by CFASC and CFA based organizations!)

June 26: FA-RT WALL! (This was my favorite event when I was a freshie. We get to paint the huge white blank wall and it’s seen by people from outside the building. That’s our CFA pride!)

June 27: COSTUME DAY! (Get dressed up as your favorite superhero character or invent your own! I get to be Ghost Rider for a day, how about you?)

June 28: BOOTH FAIR! (Everyone is free to go here! The booths range from t-shirts to milk teas and cupcakes! If you guys are interested to avail our booth in Fine Arts, y’all can hit me up with your contact number in my Tumblr Ask until June 25!)

June 29 would be the Culminating Night: CFA Freshie Concert! Freshies, you’re going to need your freshie kits to enter the concert. Huwag walain ‘yan, ticket din ‘yan. Haha! Everyone is invited to go as well to the rock concert. I’ll post the rock bands soon enough! Fast fact: UPCFA has the coolest and loudest rock concerts in the entire campus. Don’t miss it. Haha!

You guys can also buy our new novelty t-shirt: Creativity is contagious; PASS IT ON! Available in black or white. Message me if you’re interested! Please don’t text me in the number indicated in the ad, mali siya haha!

This is my costume for CFA Freshie Week! “I’m the only one who can walk in both worlds. I’m the Ghost Rider.” Haha! Wear your costumes guys! Hope everyone participates in all of the events. See you all next week!

Are you ready to HIT a different HIGH? If you know what I mean… ;) Haha!

Illustrations by Sam Dedel. Brought to you by UPCFASC ☺

Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Day 2

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:09:52 +0800

Definitely a late post because I got sick for the whole week last week. Sucks that I only have a one day weekend to rest. ☹ Anyway, here are some photos from our day two at Palawan! Our trip going to the Underground River covered up the entire day, then we just rested and went to some nice restaurant for dinner. My mother gets tired easily, that’s why our day was so chill. Haha!

My scrawny feet because of walking along the sea shore. Haha!

We had to ride a boat going to the Underground River.

Here’s our ride. They are just some of the tourists who came along with us. We eventually got to know each other-

See. That’s mom and someone we just met. Haha!

Of course you had to ride a boat to enter the cave. I didn’t know they allow to use a flash when taking pictures inside the cave. Should’ve brought mine!

That’s me. I look like a carpenter. Hahaha! I look a Lego man =))

Okay game let’s go inside. Hahaha!

The entrance of to the Underground River!

Here are some of my photos inside the cave. I used my built-in flash (yes, I really didn’t care if bawal haha!) and the red/blue glares on some of the photos are caused by the color of the life vest and the helmet. I could’ve opt for a better seat in front to avoid that. Haha!

They gave meaning in every rock formation they see inside the cave. From the Last Supper to a male frog… Haha weird!

Parang ang hipster lang ng dating ng glare effect. Haha kainis!

Do you dare enter? Hohoho!

The cave was huge and long. There were a lot of orbs on some of my photos. It could be orbs or maybe I mistook them for dusts on my lens pala. Hahaha!

Yes, it was stinky inside. Haha! My friend told me to take the funniest tour guide for the Underground River - our banker (bangkero lol) was too funny for my life. Hahaha!

Ohaii source of light hahaha!

Time so say good bye to the river. Haha bye Underground River! Lol

We went back to the sea shore. I roamed around and saw this little guy. I was scared haha! A komodo dragon!

It’s definitely one of the nicest place I’ve ever seen. I love the rocks on the background!

And this awkward rock. Haha!

After the trip, we went back to the city via boat and we ate lunch. Tired as fuck lol!

After the lunch break, we went to look for “tamilok”. It’s their delicacy in that place. My friend listed that as one of the dares she gave me.

Tamilok is a shipworm and is found inside a tree. It’s prepared as kinilaw - that is, raw (cleaned) but marinated with vinegar, chopped chili peppers and onions. It tastes like milk na oyster. Hahaha! Medyo kadiri nung una kasi raw, but I was game for it! Yes, I ate that. Hahaha!

Self-obligatory photo of me. Nyaha syempre lol!

After the trip, mom and I went to the market to buy roasted kasoy. Then we roamed around the city.

Kasoy na…something. I forgot lol!

For dinner, we ate at KaLui. I totally love the ambiance of the place, super chill. Haha! I recommend you guys to go there if you’re going to Puerto Princesa. Foodgasm-

Cute nuns eating dinner together! Awwwts!

There’s also a mini-exhibit going on inside. My kind of restaurant. Hahaha.

Yay for food! Forgot to take a picture of me and my mom because I was so dead hungry. This photo end the day!

Our trip - sponsored by Philippine Airlines haha!

That is where we end our trip. It sucked to see the city again. I had the best time though! Believe it our not, I’m still craving for “tamilok”. Hahaha! That weird delicacy’s terribly addictive!

Hi from me and my mom! I miss you ☹

That Haunted White Mansion: Baguio

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:10:00 +0800

Nothing much about this post: just a few ghosts and orbs in every picture I took. Haha, kidding! I was expecting for some scary apparition in my photos - but I think I scared them away. Haha! Tried using black and white for a more evident and stronger contrast and to make it a bit more dramatic (and eerie) kasi parang nagkulang sa pagiging “haunted” ‘yung mansion, lol!

Hindi, hindi talaga mukhang haunted ‘yung mansion because of Isaac’s reaction. Haha!

This was gonna be a great photo, if only a black lady should be standing in the middle of the hallway….. yeah?

I’m not really sure if that entity in front of the window is a ghost, but I checked out the photo while playing with the Shadow and Highlights option in Photoshop - and I’m pretty sure it’s just my cousin wearing her hoodie. =)) My bad! Sorry, Domeng. Haha!

Nye. Tourist? Hahaha!

That’s Isaac! It would be nice to shoot at this place. I saw some people doing a photo shoot here while we’re roaming around. Sana may pumose na ghost haha! I’ll shoot here someday.

Cristobal? :s

That’s my cousin, Frances! My cousin whom I thought was that black entity in my only picture with which seems to be a ghost. Huhu sayang lol!

Kuya Tots: “Pau, pa-picture naman! Pang-DP lang.”

Kuya Tots: “Uy pose ka rin na parang ako!”

There. Haha! Almost forgot about this post - good thing Domeng reminded me. Haven’t tried the B&W on my camera option that much - I’ll be working on my black and white skills soon enough! ☺

Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Day 1

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:57:11 +0800

We just needed that perfect getaway from the city. It’s all been so busy and stressful here in Manila, so I’m glad we found love in Palawan! Haha yeah that sounded cheesy, but our trip was more like an “escape” from reality and we didn’t really had much time to plan it out. No frills and nothing fancy - we’d rather feel like one of the locals there! Palawan was such a nice place. I got to breathe fresh air again and got to see a different view besides EDSA… Lol hahaha!

Antukin. Haha!

Boarding now! “Escape from Reality” staring Rio and Pau, nyaha!

Touchdown, Puerto Princesa! ☺

Their tricycles are cute haha! They all look like turtles to me, lol!

We ate at Haim Inasal after arriving from our pension house. I could sleep in this place…

Kunyari stolen shot haha!

Malay Chicken Inato!

I was so hungry I forgot to take a photo of the rest of the food I ordered lol!

Some local vendor gave us free langka iced candy. The locals are very sweet! ☺

We had our city tour, and I got to buy pasalubong for my friends. Kakadating pa lang, pasalubong na agad. Hahaha!

So many colorful south sea pearls. Too expensive though!

I remembered our Baguio trip! They also sell dream-catchers there. I’m probably dreaming. Okay weh corny ko bye =))

Saw these cute little hand-made Palawan minions at the shop! I bought one for my friend ☺ Too cute - I want to buy them all!

Mr. Alex, our very friendly tour guide!

Touchdown, Crocodile Farm! I held this kiddo because I was dared by my friend Dee to do so! She gave me a list of things to do while I’m at Palawan. This was way to easy - I did all of them haha! Sucks that I forgot to eat crocodile sisig though! ☹

Oh hi! Bagay kami? Haha!

There were basically a lot of Lacoste. Haha, chos! You thought these little crocs were harmless by their size. Some tourist leaned close enough to take a peek at them, then three of them just fucking leaped! Explains why I only have one photo of them. Huhu, they jump so high.

He’s a monster!!!

Saw this cute hornbill couple (?) Lol I just assumed they’re a couple because they kissed and they’re inseparable. Can’t stop laughing at my mom who corrected some Korean tourist who kept calling them “hombel” Wahaha!

This animal reminds me of myself…. Get it? Hay, antukin forever!

Me: “Hello!” Mynah bird: “Panget!”

This not-so-attractive-looking animal turned out to be one of the most adorable animals I’ve ever encountered with! Haha! He’s a bearcat. I asked the locals why they call him that: kasi daw mukha siyang bear, pero parang cat kumilos. Cutieee I want to hug him!

A picture with the bearcat - as dared by Dee again! He’s quite heavy and strong fragrance scares him away. Some gay tourist wanted to have a picture with him but the bearcat ran and climbed up the post because of his smell =)) Tell me bearcat, am I smelly too?

Touchdown, Mitra’s Ranch! I love the view from up here!

The ranch was quite huge. There was actually nothing else to do here but feel the fresh air and look at the view. Worth it though! Took a picture of these random group of people lol

Nope, I’m scared of those!

Touchdown, Baker’s Hill Palawan! If you guys already went to Sonya’s Garden in Tagaytay, you’ll actually find this place similar to Baker’s Hill. It’s like a secret garden - only with Snow White, Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck and Marilyn Monroe, lol!

There were a lot of pretty plants and trees. Buti pa sila, bagong gupit!

Excuse me while I take a photo with this voluptuous lady, nyaha! I don’t know why I did this pose - tapos mom ko na nag-take ng photo wahaha! Totally inappropriate, but I just had to lol!

The garden down the hill!

Hello brother!

I don’t know if these are fake or not pero ang cute! Parang walis lang haha!

Saw this sluggish little bird whose kind I don’t know of on the corner of his cage. I really thought he was dead. I was supposed to throw a small stone at him but he woke up. Lol sorry hahaha!

First time to see a peacock! She’s really pretty! She really do loves showing off her feathers! Mom’s scared of theme because she got chased by a peacock when she was younger. I remember when I a kid, I wanted to be a peacock… Oh god, why =))

Sad duckling is sad.

Mr. Alex told us that the owner of Baker’s Hill only goes to the place once every month - that’s why the helpers all have this house by themselves. What a job!

Touchdown, Binuatan Creations! I really don’t know what to feel about the place - it’s really peaceful and colorful. Watched the workers weave and I immediately volunteered to try it out. Haha kapal ko lol!

Effort! Took me awhile to finish one weave. Errr, I’m no good… I’ll just take pictures nalang.. *crawls back to shell*

These weavers really work fast. I think it took me about half a minute to insert a single string inside the…. something….

End product and creation of the weavers! Really cool ships handcrafted one by one. Kayo na fine arts haha kidding!

Meh. Told mom to pose for me while checking out those place mats. She bought them!

Too many colors. Can’t breathe!!

While at work!

A close up view of what they’ve been working on.

After Binuatan Creations, we went back to our house. We called it a day - have to rest because we’d be heading to Underground River very early the next day for day two in Puerto Princesa. Stay tuned for more adventures of Rio and Pau! Lol jk haha! I’ll be posting about our second day soon enough! ☺

Wow, didn’t realize I had a lot of questions. Answered all of them - sorry for keeping you...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:00:05 +0800

Wow, didn’t realize I had a lot of questions. Answered all of them - sorry for keeping you guys waiting!

1. superjamm: Hi Jamm! :D

2. noblerebel: Hi there! That’s sad, couldn’t find your name on your blog :/ Anyway, thanks a lot! Good to hear we have same interests. You could always go with me anytime! :D God bless you as well!

3. Hi there! I’m updating it now. I won’t keep you waiting ;)

4. Wow, this is really touching. Hahaha. Thank you so much! Sana kinwento mo, I’m eager to know haha! Stay cool as well! :D

5 - 6. Oh crap, I’m sorry. :( I rarely answer questions here right away, but I always keep my Formspring account updated! Here it is - formspring.me/pauvillanueva. Forgive me!

7. Haha, hi! I could’ve told you if you weren’t anon :p

8. Thank you! Cool ka <3

9. fayecaguioa: Hello Faye, thanks for reading my blog! :D

10. createcolorfulchaos: Hi Rizza thank you so much! :) I like your username haha!

11. Hey there! You really did? Baka magkakilala nag tayo pala haha!

12. Aw, cute mo! I’m answering them now. You could always ask me here (formspring.me/pauvillanueva) if you want me to answer right away :D And hey thanks for checking everyday! I’m trying my very best to keep this updated!

13. intoxicatemymemories: Hi Claire, nice bio you have there! I’m using Nikon D7000 + 50mm 1.8d lens for most of the time :D Thank you so much!

14. ekanmeiduelas: Hey Em! Wow, thank you so much! Haha yeah I just took that photo accidentally and I never knew it’ll turn out nice lol! Okay it’s a lotus, I’ve always wondered =)) Thanks again! Yup, I’ll post them soon :D

15. Hey there, sure! I tweet a lot about my whereabouts. Say hi when you see me! :)

16. Pauline Monasterial Villanueva… Oh god, why. =))

17. Hello, thanks for checking out my blog! Sure, we can be friends - hope you weren’t anon though :/ But hey thanks! :)

18. Hi Anon29, ang cute mo bakit ganyan haha! Yeah thanks for checking and yes, I’ve been really happy lately. Ganitong smile ba? :D Haha I’m back now, thanks! :)

19. Hello! Thank you so much! :) Uhm, I suggest you start with the basics. Learn the proper functions of the shutter speed, ISO, and aperture settings. Ako, pinaka-critical kasi for me ang aperture setting. I use a wide aperture para ma-aaccentuate kung ano man ‘yung object that I wish to focus on. That’s where I really started, then I’m pretty sure masasanay ka rin :D

20. Hey, really? I think I was a snob back then haha! You could go talk to me anytime! :D

21. Hi Anon29, have a nice day! :)

22. Hello. I bought mine online because it’s cheaper there! :) 23. Wow, one heck of an advice! Will surely keep that in mind, thanks Anon29! :p

24. Huhu koya, ang lalim mo po. Pero ako’y na-touch (I’m incapable of translating that word huhu) at nawa’y pagpalain ka ng Diyos! Salamat sa iyong concern. Ako’y nagalak sa iyong mensahe! Magssmile na ako para sa’yo :D

25. snuwi: Damn, I’m really sorry for missing this out! :(

26. Hey there! I’m sorry for answering this question exactly when May has just ended, but I was too busy to go to some as well and didn’t catch up na. I’ll update you thru Twitter if I know some this June!

27. ronethisamermaid: Hey Roneth! Thank you as well! :D Haha oh that was you pala - cute mo haha! :)

28. frenzeroo: Hello housemate! Lol weh. Hi there! =))

29. Hi there, fellow Theresian! Painting is not a good course… It’s an awesome course! Lol I just had to stress on that haha! My professors back in Painting were amazing and I wondered myself why I even shifted haha just kidding! My course (VisComm) is nice as well if you’re into photography and design :D

30. Oh no, what was I wearing =)) Thanks haha should’ve said hi!

31. I just told them :s =)) No harm in that!

32. Well… Even if I’m straight, I don’t think I’ll ever be girly :s

I just want to create this separate post for the most special...

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:21:43 +0800

I just want to create this separate post for the most special woman in my life - my mother! ☺

All my cousins and friends know how tight we are - despite the fact that she’s a flight attendant and she’s always away from me. Probably the most consecutive days we’d be together when she has just gone back from some country is in about 4 days, then after that, she’s going to fly back to Vancouver or Hawaii - and she usually stays there in about 6 to 7 days. Most of the time, she’s just asleep. She’s awake when I’m away - and I’m away for most of the time! Oh crap. This is why I’m taking this time to bother her because it’s her vacation month - and she’s giving all her precious time for me! Haha! Her vacation month’s usually around September or June. Good thing now’s around my summer time, and this is why I’m taking advantage haha! We’ve been going to places and I can’t say no to her. Told myself how I’m going to give the end of my summer vacation for her, though I’ve been itching to go out with my friends. Haha, I’d rather be with my mom this time ☺

Yeah, I basically made this post because I’m so happy that we finally found time to bond! She’s more than a mother to me - she’s my best friend, and I’d like to think that she’s my long lost sister sometimes ☺ Hey mom, that’s a compliment if ever you’re reading this haha! We still have a week to go - We’re gonna have a blast in Bangkok this June! And I’m still thinking if I’m going to send her this link or not…

Probably not. Nyaha! Bet she’ll see this soon enough. This sound like a mother’s day post but I think random notes are better than those expected. Haha! I love you mom! ☺

Oh yeah, and I call her motherpacker = because she’s expert at packing things. Glad my mom’s a great packer! Hahaha!

Summer at Baguio

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:29:09 +0800

It’s been 11 years since I last went to Baguio. I barely can remember what it looks like, haha! I was stoked to go back, and all because I couldn’t take the intense heat here in Manila. Haha. Nothing special about our trip - that’s why I decided to just take photos of wherever we go. Oh, my highlight of our trip was when we visited BenCab’s museum. I’ll make another post about that!

Tried a new way to post-process my photos - that gives it a dreamy and different feel. Let me know what you think! Here are the photos of our whole trip:

On our way to Baguio!

The much-obliged strawberry taho! Shouldn’t go home from Baguio without trying it lol

That’s a sad sunflower. Cheer up buddy! The sun’s coming after you!

Inihaw na mais! I’m terribly craving for one now!

Session road - where all the ukay-ukay’s are!

My tita wanted us to have a picture wearing this costume - glad we didn’t! Nyaha.

The view from SM Baguio! It’s a cool place - literally. I should’ve worn 3 layers of clothing!

The map we have screams Baguio because of all the pine trees.

Si kuya na may malaking tummy. Haha! Whatcha looking at!

My cousins: Tots, Denise, and Dane!

Ate Easter and her dried inihaw squid!

Easter, me, and Denise. Plus Tots in the background who’s enjoying his corn haha!

Pa-hipster photo of Isaac - with a corn. Lol!

That famous St. Bernard dog in Mines View Park. So fluffeh!

This Igorot costume again!

The view from Mines View Park. Awesome greens.

UP Baguio! I would like to study fine arts here.

Touchdown BenCab museum! He has a big land - look at the photo above. Damn, dream museum. I hope to own one as big as his one day!

He’s staring at your soul!

I just need a picture with this door as the background. Nyaha, I got fat!

The haunted mansion in Baguio. I’ll make a separate post about this!

Chased the sunset to that spot behind the tree. Meh, looks like China!

Touchdown at the Chinese Temple!

Dane and my gay cousin, Isaac. Kidding! He’s not gay haha!

Denise, Isaac, Dane, Ninong Edwin and Frances!

Met a new friend in Baguio - and he got us all drunk! Had a hangover the night before going here. Hahaha weak! Hi Kim!

The gang.

I don’t know what flower that is - but it’s too pretty!

Temples, temples, and temples.

Tita Thess with her camera. Feeling photographer haha joke lang!

Insert a Korean caption in my photo above. Hahaha! That is all. Sorry for the long post! I shall post about the museum and that haunted mansion next up. I’ll be gone for Puerto Princesa, but I’ll be back in the 25th! I’ll take more photos. ☺

Complete photo set here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3144621821676.2124308.1448911065&type=1

The view at the Mines View Park in Baguio! Taken last April 5,...

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:27:14 +0800

The view at the Mines View Park in Baguio! Taken last April 5, 2012.

Photo by Pau Villanueva

Hi guys. I’m back, haha! Been hibernating studying for the...

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:49:28 +0800

Hi guys. I’m back, haha! Been ~~hibernating~~ studying for the past month because I have summer classes and I just found time to post about all that’s left of my vacation. I didn’t know it was going to be stressful! This photo was taken exactly before my summer classes started.

A dreamcatcher - because I’ve been dreaming of a eventful summer vacation. Haha, ang labo ko! Summer at Baguio (2012) I’ll be posting photos soon enough! ☺