After passing by Court House Square on 45th Road Station one afternoon, an idea came up and I started to brain storm about it with my friends and siblings. I decided to sell pictures that I took. Put it in a frame and sell it. But to make something out of it, I will be donating all of the profits to a charity.
I was thinking of setting up a website with all the bells and whistles, but then again, I don't have the resources to do them. However, I cam across eBay's Charity listing that allows the seller to donate the profit to a charity of choice. Super!
So, watch out for the listing soon. I'll be posting maybe 3 pictures to start off.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Sa Kambas ng Lipunan - In Society's Canvas
The video runs for about 20 minutes and is worth every minute of it. Pass around... let us be inspired to do something.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Full Force in RawVegas.tv
My cousin has been a BBoy ever since. I would hear about it. Saw pictures of it. But not until I visited Vegas in 2004 that I saw the entire crew in action. From the girls to the guys, you would not believe how they are able put one foot on one side, the other foot flying the opposite direction while the rest of the body spinning in all directions.
Their group, Full Force, was picked up by RawVegas.tv and has recently launched last week their on-line reality TV broadcast. Check out the premiere video.
Their group, Full Force, was picked up by RawVegas.tv and has recently launched last week their on-line reality TV broadcast. Check out the premiere video.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Welcome August 2007
My dad finally caved in and had DSL installed in his house. Now with the PC that I sent him and the webcam that followed, he is able to enjoy being "connected". He can now see pictures that I took and blog entries that we write. The last time I spoke to him, he complained that we are not writing that often. With time in my hands today at work, I decided to go in and write an entry. About what I ask myself. So I decided to peek into my entries that past 3 years and here's what I saw.
August 2004: Went to Buffalo, NY to teach what was then the last class for the Medical Secretarial program. Since I was in Buffalo, I also went to Canada that weekend. That month, I was also doing my first ever photography class and was busy preparing for a photo exhibit. That month, we celebrated the first year anniversary of Digirati Creations, Inc. My first ever venture into "professional" business.
August 2005: Apparently, I was stuck in the office doing nothing. All my entry was about my upcoming vacation (my very first 36 days of vacation). So with all the time that I had, I attended a Franklin Covey Seminar and enrolled in a free Business class at Baruch College.
August 2006: My entries were mostly pictures. Pictures of my desk and my bag in Starbucks. My entries were also about me going to the gym, finding out that the pilates instructor, Sherry Mae, was moving to London and that I had to lose 10 pounds (as directed by the doctor last year, I still have to lose them today!).
Since August 2007 is just starting today, I would not have any to compare those entries yet, but this month I can guarantee the following things to happen:
August 2004: Went to Buffalo, NY to teach what was then the last class for the Medical Secretarial program. Since I was in Buffalo, I also went to Canada that weekend. That month, I was also doing my first ever photography class and was busy preparing for a photo exhibit. That month, we celebrated the first year anniversary of Digirati Creations, Inc. My first ever venture into "professional" business.
August 2005: Apparently, I was stuck in the office doing nothing. All my entry was about my upcoming vacation (my very first 36 days of vacation). So with all the time that I had, I attended a Franklin Covey Seminar and enrolled in a free Business class at Baruch College.
August 2006: My entries were mostly pictures. Pictures of my desk and my bag in Starbucks. My entries were also about me going to the gym, finding out that the pilates instructor, Sherry Mae, was moving to London and that I had to lose 10 pounds (as directed by the doctor last year, I still have to lose them today!).
Since August 2007 is just starting today, I would not have any to compare those entries yet, but this month I can guarantee the following things to happen:
- Two-week distance learning classes.
- 1 week of preparation hell.
- Lots of scheduled get-together with friends and family.
Will keep up with the pictures and entries. For now have a great summer!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Top Ten Things About My Weekend at Oak Ridge, NJ
10. Great weather.
9. Beautiful Lake.
8. Sumptuous food.
7. Introduction to Facebook by Chris.
6. Brownies c/o Ruth.
5. Intellectually simulating conversations.
4. Book suggestions by Sarah and Becca.
3. Silence.
2. Met great people who are now great friends.
1. Spiritually re-charged.
9. Beautiful Lake.
8. Sumptuous food.
7. Introduction to Facebook by Chris.
6. Brownies c/o Ruth.
5. Intellectually simulating conversations.
4. Book suggestions by Sarah and Becca.
3. Silence.
2. Met great people who are now great friends.
1. Spiritually re-charged.
Busted Halo Retreat - Summer 2007
This would have been my fourth young adults' retreat since I crossed paths with Busted Halo and the Paulist Young Adult Ministry. Though every retreat experience is different and great things have been taken from every moment of the weekend, this last one is by far the best experience I have ever had in retreats.
From the great discussion with my small groups, to dinner conversations about NY housing problems and Lindsey Lohan's stint at the rehab, the weekend was a satisfying fill physically, emotionally and spiritually. The only thing I pray is for everybody to find its significance outside of Oak Ridge, NJ. There have been talks on extending the retreat over coffee or a small "seekers' wii reunion" and I truly wish this would happen. Living in the bustle and hustle of NYC, everybody needs reminding from time to time.
I believe this would be the first time that genuine connections were made. From acts of kindness and support such as a book suggestion and a raspberry brownie to take home for the trip.
To everybody who was there, thanks for a great weekend. Though you may not know it, the words, ideas and acts of friendships will be treasured forever.
From the great discussion with my small groups, to dinner conversations about NY housing problems and Lindsey Lohan's stint at the rehab, the weekend was a satisfying fill physically, emotionally and spiritually. The only thing I pray is for everybody to find its significance outside of Oak Ridge, NJ. There have been talks on extending the retreat over coffee or a small "seekers' wii reunion" and I truly wish this would happen. Living in the bustle and hustle of NYC, everybody needs reminding from time to time.
I believe this would be the first time that genuine connections were made. From acts of kindness and support such as a book suggestion and a raspberry brownie to take home for the trip.
To everybody who was there, thanks for a great weekend. Though you may not know it, the words, ideas and acts of friendships will be treasured forever.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Boston, Connecticut, Steam Pipes and a Retreat
I took a a few days away from work to show friends around NY. It was a tiring but a worthwhile experience. I get to enjoy the city that I love and learn a few more things about what ticks inside of me.
As part of my friends' NY trip, we headed to Boston for a day. It was great experience being able to walk around Boston and seeing the sights just through Internet download-able guides and maps and a Bostonian friend on the phone to give suggestions for great eats. Technically, we stayed in Boston for like 12.5 hours, got in at 7:30AM and left at 8:00. All went well according to our plans except for the duck tours. Tickets were sold out once we got ourselves to the Museum of Science. Still, it was a great trip. Their NY trip ended with Coney Island the day before they went back to MN.
The following weekend, I found myself back in Connecticut. Swim. Eat. Sleep. Eat. Swim. Eat. Eat. Eat. Aside from that, we saw the Harry Potter movie then back to sleeping and eating. It was a relaxing weekend so to say. If the trip could be shorter, I could find myself there every weekend.
Work was slowing down this week. I was quite busy the first two days but slowed down drastically. Had dinner with friends who came down from Buffalo, NY at Sammy's Tuesday night. I learned that I got used to sleeping in early, I was so dead tired when I got home at 11PM.
Wednesday was a quiet day until this big rumbling and thundering sound from a steam pipe explosion created chaos at 43rd St and Lexington Avenue. It was far from where I was, but it was like watching a movie. Steam was rising that it was visible from where I live in Queens. As of this morning, it has quieted down, lets just pray for the one who died and those hurt.
Today, my boss walks in our office and goes on with her daily "how are you, here's what happened to me spiel". I was glad to have listened. She tells us that we start our summer hours, that I get to leave work at 3PM! Whoo-hoo!! I can now go to the gym after work (less crowded at 3 than 4 or 5) and with less work for the next two weeks for me, I get to study for my GMAT.
Tomorrow, I get to kick off my weekend with a trip to Oak Ridge, NJ for a BustedHalo.com retreat. It would be my first time to attend a summer retreat, so I have to bring my camera and hopefully take pictures of mother nature. I believe there are bears and deers around the vicinity.
That's a wrap. I'll try to post something when I get back Sunday. Until then...
As part of my friends' NY trip, we headed to Boston for a day. It was great experience being able to walk around Boston and seeing the sights just through Internet download-able guides and maps and a Bostonian friend on the phone to give suggestions for great eats. Technically, we stayed in Boston for like 12.5 hours, got in at 7:30AM and left at 8:00. All went well according to our plans except for the duck tours. Tickets were sold out once we got ourselves to the Museum of Science. Still, it was a great trip. Their NY trip ended with Coney Island the day before they went back to MN.
The following weekend, I found myself back in Connecticut. Swim. Eat. Sleep. Eat. Swim. Eat. Eat. Eat. Aside from that, we saw the Harry Potter movie then back to sleeping and eating. It was a relaxing weekend so to say. If the trip could be shorter, I could find myself there every weekend.
Work was slowing down this week. I was quite busy the first two days but slowed down drastically. Had dinner with friends who came down from Buffalo, NY at Sammy's Tuesday night. I learned that I got used to sleeping in early, I was so dead tired when I got home at 11PM.
Wednesday was a quiet day until this big rumbling and thundering sound from a steam pipe explosion created chaos at 43rd St and Lexington Avenue. It was far from where I was, but it was like watching a movie. Steam was rising that it was visible from where I live in Queens. As of this morning, it has quieted down, lets just pray for the one who died and those hurt.
Today, my boss walks in our office and goes on with her daily "how are you, here's what happened to me spiel". I was glad to have listened. She tells us that we start our summer hours, that I get to leave work at 3PM! Whoo-hoo!! I can now go to the gym after work (less crowded at 3 than 4 or 5) and with less work for the next two weeks for me, I get to study for my GMAT.
Tomorrow, I get to kick off my weekend with a trip to Oak Ridge, NJ for a BustedHalo.com retreat. It would be my first time to attend a summer retreat, so I have to bring my camera and hopefully take pictures of mother nature. I believe there are bears and deers around the vicinity.
That's a wrap. I'll try to post something when I get back Sunday. Until then...
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Adventures and Stories
June has been quite a busy month. Aside from the daily grind, weekends were filled with appointments, errands to run, family trips to go to and even work. Instead of boring you of the details of the Connecticut weekend were we visited my mom or that Cafe Wha event were we went home at 2:30AM to wake up for work at 9AM, let me just tell you of the last three events.
Thursday night, I went to an art exhibit of a Filipino artist, Cesar Llamas dubbed as New York Roadkill. As the name implies, it is a collection of painting and expressions of various road kills sans the dead animals. It focused primarily on junk such as cola cans, Starbucks cups and various "trash" that have been squished and left for nothing on our roads. It was put up in a Japanese restaurant at Great Jones Street, near SoHo. The collection was good. It could have been better if it was tied up to an event like Earth Day or something. Just to make the art more relevant.
Friday night, I find myself sitting in a church's basement listening to the works of the students from Literacy Partners, Inc. They had what they call a "Reading Celebration." A friend who teaches ESL for the non-profit had 3 students out of the 7 read their compositions. Very powerful writings especially for someone who just started to learn English 6 months ago. By the way, Literacy Partners Inc is a non-profit, free training programming. You just have to basically show up and want to learn. Aside from ESL, they also provide GED studies.
The whole day of Saturday was set aside from NYCares. I signed up for this organization last year, but after my orientation I was not able to go to any programs. Three days prior to this Saturday, I got an email of what they call "hot projects", saw the camp cleaning program in upstate New York and signed up for it. So after getting my a cup of coffee and bread, I headed to Union Square to board a school bus that brings us up to the camp. I guess, there were like 30 people who joined us that day. It was supposed to be an hour ride to the camp, but New Hempstead Avenue was just eluding us. We were an hour and half late. There was no time for chit chat when we got there. I volunteered to repaint the ceiling of two of their bathrooms. How hard could that be right? I partnered up with Brian who has been volunteering since he moved here in NY. As I taped up the ceiling, he proceeded with cleaning the mold and stuff. From the looks of it, he has done this a lot. I would not have thought of putting up spackling paste on some of the holes on the ceiling (I have always thought that paint could cover it). Anyways, it was an easy task, we finished two bathrooms way before 3PM. So we headed outside and volunteered our "painting skills" to those painting the outsides of the dormitories. I had my camera with me, but since we were late and had to go to work right away, I forgot to take pictures. As we were loading the bus, that's when I remembered.
My Saturday adventures was supposed to end after I got my haricut, but I went to Central Park and met with a friend. Just to hang out, people watch and relax. I found out that night, that they do free Tango lessons every Saturday night during the summer season right in the middle of the park. Pretty cool if you like dancing or can dance!
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