Bartz Visit

Haya
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Carol Bartz came to visit the SG office yesterday. Prior to her visit we did a lot of preparation to ensure she gets a correct perspective and bright perspective of the Philippines.

I stayed up till three in the morning making a photo slideshow showing the Philippines as progressive and had to come in by 8:30 AM. I was really sleepy and sluggish through out the day and I realized ... it is really more worth while to serve God instead of man.

The pic is me... looking drunk from lack of sleep. hahahahaha

Dead Pretty

Dead Pretty
Originally uploaded by h20tubig

Job 37:5-6 (New International Version)

5 God's voice thunders in marvelous ways;
he does great things beyond our understanding.

6 He says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth,'
and to the rain shower, 'Be a mighty downpour.'

Cinderella

Last Saturday, I went to watch Cinderella with Janice, Maia, Sette, DonDon and Cha, who got the last minute ticket since Boyet could not make it. We booked the tickets last year and have been waiting with anticipation. I did not know beforehand but we got seats on the top most level and I got dizzy. The nausea went away when the lights started to dim and I could not see the floor anymore.

I was expecting a musical since Lea Salonga is in it and was very disappointed. The musical score was not great, not even moving at all. It SEEMED mostly spoken monologues or dialogues. Aside from Lea, or it might be because of Lea, the other casts voices does not sound great but then again we were on the top most level. Wahahahaha

The things I liked about the play was the great costumes, beautiful stage design and great effects. Basically, my eyes enjoyed the play but my ears were sadly disappointed.

Usually if the play is not good I fall asleep, this time around Janice (who loves watching plays) fell asleep =P

Overall, if I have to do it again... I won't go.

what to do with the 3rd stick ?

what to do with the 3rd stick ? Dont say please x)
Originally uploaded by againstty0

Ever since my diet started... I don't normally deviate from my usual. From my usual lunch haunts or takeout to my usual seat in the pantry. So when I chance upon something unusual... it is worth documenting? hehehe

Eniways... just got a pack of chopsticks with a pair and a half in it. ^_^
And we were wondering what to do with the 3rd stick during lunch. wahahaha

Ambababababaw namen!!!!

^_^ When all else fails... cut your hair.

When all else fails… get instant boost by cutting your hair. I now sport short hair with streaks. Wahahahaha I hope I don’t regret this. ^_^

Yahoo! SG Hack Day - Haya & Carol

Yahoo! SG Hack Day - Haya & Carol
Originally uploaded by Wee-Lit

I had no plan to participate but then Carol had an idea and asked me to team up with her. We ended up making a small mobile widget that allows the user to compare gadget prices. It was implemented using Y! Shopping API and Blueprint. ^_^ We got third place.

Song of Solomon 8:6-7

Found this in the bible about love. ^_^

6 Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm;
for love is as strong as death,
its jealousy ^[a] unyielding as the grave. ^[b]
It burns like blazing fire,
like a mighty flame. ^[c]

7 Many waters cannot quench love;
rivers cannot wash it away.
If one were to give
all the wealth of his house for love,
it ^[d] would be utterly scorned.

There's a Fine Fine Line ^_^

November flies so fast. So far… we have celebrated Janice, Ehlees and Tintoi’s birthday. Melvin came for a visit last weekend in time for Janice’s birthday celebration. We went to watch Avenue Q. I was a bit apprehensive about the play at first… the only song I was familiar with was “The Internet is For Porn” and I was expecting puppets…the typical puppet show where puppets has strings. Wahaha I could have looked it up of course but I don’t want spoilers. Hehehe

Avenue Q was hilarious. After getting used to the actors carrying around the puppets, I was able to fully appreciate the music and the humor. Our row (Janice, Rosette, Melvin and Me) was laughing so hard when “The Internet is For Porn” was sung. But my favorite song from the play was “There’s a Fine Fine Line”. When Janice heard the first few measures of the music, she leaned over and gestured to me to pay attention. Hahaha Hearing the first stanza was like hearing someone singing my love life.

“There's a fine, fine line between a lover and a friend;
There's a fine, fine line between reality and pretend;
And you never know 'til you reach the top if it was worth the uphill climb.

There's a fine, fine line between love
And a waste of time.”

I sat still and paid attention… hahaha the rest of the song completely resonates with my recent mindset. =) I left the Philippines with the realization that my unrequited love was a complete waste of time… three years deluding myself that there’s hope.

“There's a fine, fine line between a fairy tale and a lie;
And there's a fine, fine line between "You're wonderful" and "Goodbye."
I guess if someone doesn't love you back it isn't such a crime,
But there's a fine, fine line between love
And a waste of your time.”

The rest of the song sort of affirms my decision to move on with my life.

“And I don't have the time to waste on you anymore.
I don't think that you even know what you're looking for.
For my own sanity, I've got to close the door
And walk away...
Oh...

There's a fine, fine line between together and not
And there's a fine, fine line between what you wanted and what you got.
You gotta go after the things you want while you're still in your prime...

There's a fine, fine line between love
And a waste of time.”

Klutzy me.

Hmmmm..... went to catch Janice for lunch yesterday... she was playing badminton in Tampines. When I got there, they were not done yet... so I decided to play with them. hehehe 5 minutes into the game I jumped and landed badly on my right foot... ended up with a sprain. huhuhu

I got a pretty bruise on my leg now... feeling way better than yesterday... It looks horrible but it does not hurt as bad as it looks... I just walk kinda funny. ^_^

Thank you Lord for healing me and it's just a sprain... not dislocated as we feared yesterday. Since I can't move around much... am going to spend my "down" time catching up on work and practicing my violin. Perfect excuse not to go out and exercise. hahaha

^_^ I think my bruise is photogenic. hehehe

Singapore Canon Marathon 2008

October 18, 2008
0700 - 2200H

My unedited entries for each theme.

Theme 1: CHANGE


Theme 2: DreamTheme 3: Freedom


hehehe mukhang puro sablay... ni hindi man lang naflash sa projector. hahahaha

10 flights. wahahaha

Mark this day! I was able to climb 10 flights of stairs after my usual long walk from the office to the mrt station then towards home. Resulta... di ko alam. I'm so tired. I still have work to do but my brain is fried. Imbes bilbil ko ang mabawasan... parang utak ko ang nanunuyo. hahahahaha
Sa lagay na to... may energy pa ako magbuklat ng laptop at magpost dito. Wala lang. Gusto ko lang marecord dito.

Goodnight everyone. I will now sleep... gigising nalang maaga para matapos ang work.

Thank you Lord for this wonderful day. Amen.

What does "baptism" mean to me?

These are my personal views/understanding and probably not in line with any church’s view. Hahaha

Mat 28

16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee , to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him , they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said , "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations , baptizing them in^[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit , 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always , to the very end of the age."

This is my understanding. Followers of Jesus… his closest disciples… people who were closest and the ones who understood the most went to Galilee because He told them too. They were ALL obedient, they ALL worshiped him but SOME doubted. Then Jesus told them… go and make disciples… he told ALL of them… even the disciples who had doubt in their hearts. His command was for everyone who worships him… with or without doubts… to baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Now… here is the tough part. What does baptizing them mean? Yes, you are right… it means immersion and you feel renewed afterwards… but to me… it does not literally mean immersion in water. To immerse means to be surrounded… so the verse to me means… “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, surrounding them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

When I first came to Singapore… I started to become surrounded with teachings and the word of God… slowly my time was consumed by church related activities that teaches, exercises and strengthens my faith and belief. My life was slowly but surely renewed because of this experience. Literally, my life is now surrounded by people who worship the Lord. More time (compared to nil before) is spent immersed in the word of God that even the music I listen to has changed. Though my faith is much stronger, I falter again and again and continue to struggle… so I guess I will have to work harder. ^_^

Changing the world one pencil at a time

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/09/24/08/changing-world-one-pencil-time
Kala ko mahilig lang talaga magpicture picture si zer at si momon... may ibang agenda ren pala. Go guys! Galing ng initiative ninyo.

Yummy: Feng Sheng Eating House

I've been passing by this place for months.... never bothered to try because it does not look interesting. I see the steamer up front and the stacks of siopao and steamed baskets and think... hmmmm.... siopao or grilled chicken foldover (it is near MCDO). Usually I go to Mcdo... which is familiar. hehehe

In my quest for healthier food... I decided to check if they have vegetable pao... however the lady tending the store said no... only pork lah! hehehe I was about to leave when she pointed out one steamed basket. She was gesturing to a green covered thing inside and said... fish healthy... many people get. ^_^ Then she proceed to open more basket with healthy alternative... hehehe

From the many she helpfully pointed out... I chose three. The steamed fish topped with green herb (the lady's first suggestion), the steamed chicken with mushroom and the red one (because it was attractive).

All three were great!!! yummy. The fish had delicate herb taste. The red one was surprisingly not very spicy... it was shrimp and fish patty stuffed on red chili pepper and the green one on the side was the same patty sandwiched in eggplant (my fave!)... and the chicken with mushroom well... was chicken. hahaha

I was so happy while eating the food that I decided to be brave and ask if I can take pictures... some establishment do not like having their menu photographed. The lady was so nice... I was just planning to take one picture of the steamed baskets... but she not only let me take a picture... she opened all the stacks of steamed basket so I can take a better picture of each item they have. ^_^

I will definitely go back there and bring friends. The food is great and the people are friendly. ^_^ Next time... I will try to get the names of the food. hehehe

By the way... it's at Bedok Reservior Road between McDonalds and the wet market.

Despair

Despair
Originally uploaded by h20tubig

Among the 3 Ds... Dream, Delusion, Despair ...
This one is my favorite... ^_^

Will post the work flow when I have time. ^_^

Delusion

Delusion
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Dream

Dream
Originally uploaded by h20tubig

Amoy niluto....

For me Olympics is Gymnastics and I would watch whenever I can catch it... After reading these two articles... I kinda feel bad for Nastia Liukin and admire her more for her poise. I hope this does not mar her confidence.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/gymnastics/news?slug=ap-gym-eventfinals&prov=ap&type=lgns

She does not look too happy in the picture on this article
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Why-is-a-tie-breaker-needed-in-gymnastics-?urn=oly,101564

Singapore 2008

Singapore 2008
Originally uploaded by h20tubig

I've been here for month's and I have kept postponing WALKING down to Marina to take a picture of the Merlion. Finally went there with Leo after work... we took a lot of pictures along the way but this one is the one i've been after.

Unfortunately am not happy with the result... it's soft. wahahaha I was using the unsharp mask on my other pictures days before the excursion and I was hoping it would help check the inherent softness of my kit lens.

Anyway, everybody knows that a kit lens wide open is really soft... not even unsharp mask could hide it. ^_^ But it could also be soft because my tripod plate was missing (forgot to take it back after I loaned it to someone) so I was holding the camera on the tripod.... and the wind was strong....

Will have to go back and take a picture with a complete tripod and hopefully no wind to see the difference. ^_^ I hope my photo shoot buddy will still join me. hahaha

Can I have that chicken?

Can I have that chicken?
Originally uploaded by jay basa

I was caught on cam unaware while pondering whether I can eat chicken wings. I know I am not supposed to eat it... but was debating whether I can get away with eating a little. hahahahahaha

I actually ended up finishing 4 wings. wahahahaha
oops.