http://ubb622.multiply.com/ Welcome! Come right in! No membership fees required! Tada!<br> Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:31:47 -0000 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:19:10 -0000 http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/logo http://ubb622.multiply.com 100 100 The first time I actually set foot on Rizal Park. It's always been Luneta Park to me, and I think it will stay that way. Bad habits are hard to change. Lost ten bucks to <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/">my default travel partner</a>. My bet being that The Orchidarium is most likely beside The Planetaruim. Drats... The Japanese Garden separated them! But I made sure defeat was sweet and gave her ten pesos in denominations of one 5 Peso coin, four 1 Peso coins, and ten 10 centavo coins =) *Shot with a Canon ixus i. Not bad considering I see this camera inferior to the very old ixus http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/314/2008.06.21_Rizal_Park Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:19:10 -0000 <a href="http://andanitatajtagaytay.multiply.com/">Andanita Taj Lakeview Hotel & coffeeshop</a> is a warm, cozy, and friendly place in Tagaytay. I didn't have time to explore the menu, but had a dish and sidekick shared another. If that was an indication of the other dishes on the menu, then I want to try more when I drive by Tagaytay again. Anyway, some photos of the place. 'Sus P.S. More on the place at <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/album/202/andanita_taj_tagaytay"> Sidekick's page</a>. Words at <a href="http://i-gotta-go.blogspot.com/2008/05/andanita-taj-experience-india-in.html">i gotta go!</a>. http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/313/2008.05.24_Taj Mon, 26 May 2008 07:19:54 -0000 <a href="http://www.saguijo.com/">saGuijo</a> presents; <a href="http://ninjakiss.multiply.com/">NK53</a>: Ambien Nights (Kung 'Di Makatulog, Maglasing), with <a href="http://www.myspace.com/bagetsafonikband">Bagetsafonik</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thelowtechs">The Lowtechs</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/teletamsini">Junior Kilat</a>, and other bands! Fun, fun, fun! More photos of Junior Kilat from other gigs <a href="http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/243/2007.03.24_Junior_Kilat">here</a> and <a href="http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/113/2005.12.02_The_Dawn_MiG_Ayesa_Jr._Kilat...">here</a> (yep, Budoy and Mig Ayesa nagsama sa Capone's!..although that was a long time ago.) http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/312/2008.05.10_Ninjakiss_at_saGuijo Tue, 13 May 2008 05:18:05 -0000 <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SCJqBAoKCm8AADyDGCU1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCJqBAoKCm8AADyDGCU1/2007.12.09Yogi.jpg?et=qNlzjXlpm%2B63PFO%2Cg024Iw&amp;nmid=" border="0"></a>Remember Yogi? <br><br>Posted a few things about her months back.<br>You can find it <a href="http://ubb622.multiply.com/journal/item/100/2007.04.04_Yogi">here</a> , <a href="http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/262/2007.08.28_Lunar_Eclipse">here</a>, and <a href="http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/252/2007.10.04_Yogi">here</a>.<br><br>She no longer runs around the house like if she had a severe case of sugar high, or too much caffeine.<br>She is now the queen of the castle.<br><br>What's next, I don't know. Cats are always a surprise.<br><br>Photo taken: December 12, 2007<br> http://ubb622.multiply.com/journal/item/106/Queen_of_the_Castle Thu, 8 May 2008 02:38:00 -0000 Cuz at <a href="http://www.pnkyhome.com/">PNKY Cafe</a> it's great value, and it's not that I'm just being a cheapo, it's great tasting food with a good sized serving! <br><br>Just check this out. (click photo for Superman like magnified vision).<br><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SBUnjwoKCm8AABuTMHM1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SBUnjwoKCm8AABuTMHM1/1.jpg?et=uiZLCk9ENY1n3AHrN%2BeTjQ&amp;nmid=&amp;nmid=93282039&amp;nmid=93282039&amp;nmid=93282039&amp;nmid=93282039&amp;nmid=93282039&amp;nmid=93282039" border="0"></a><br>The first item is <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/photo/197/21">tofu nuggets</a> at PHP 125 (A bit too dry for my taste). <br>Oh, you'll find all the food photos at <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/album/197/042608_cooling_off_in_baguio">Djong's album</a> as I didn't take a single photo up in the mountains. Thanks Djong!<br>The second item is her <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/photo/197/19">Beef it or not</a> at PHP 210.<br>Jump to the fourth item, which is my huge serving of soft, red <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/photo/197/20">Ribeye</a> at PHP 305.(It will be hard to find a ribeye this large and good in Manila without being charged under PHP 500).<br>The rest of the items are drinks. A diet soda for PHP 30 and strawberry ice tea at PHP 55.<br>They don't put a price on ambiance and friendly service, but that makes an impact too.&nbsp; A positive impact in this case =)&nbsp; It's at times, in the little details.<br><br>Now compare it to this meal at restaurant B. (Again, if Superman like magnified vision is needed, just click the p... http://ubb622.multiply.com/journal/item/105/Why_PNKY_Cafe_in_Baguio_is_a_great_place_to_dine. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:14:00 -0000 After passing by Instituto Cervantes for the Dia Del Libro affair... ...we trouped to <a href="http://www.saguijo.com/">saGuijo</a> for the <a href="http://milagrosdancehall.multiply.com/music">album launch</a> of <a href="http://milagrosdancehall.multiply.com/">Milagros Dancehall Collective</a>; wanting to dance, move around and buy an album. Was one of the first (<a href="http://35664.multiply.com/">she</a> was second) customers to arrive and I even won an album! Yeh! I would have still seriously paid for one but it feels just so much sweeter to win one! =D Felt like a lottery. I haven't won anything since i was seven years old (It was a red 3D electric fan.) So, you can pretty much imagine my childlike joy. Oh! And entrance was a peso! Yep, one (1) Philippine Peso. Beat that for a feel good feeling! Who ever thought of that; most likely the Milagros Dancehall Collective crew, it was a great idea! Lovely idea. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam =) It had also been a while since I had eagerly whipped out a camera to take photos, while allowing the music to take me into the zone. The adrenaline rush was still there, the technique that goes with it needs practice though =) ... http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/311/2008.04.19_Milagros_Dancehall_Collective Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:49:51 -0000 A quick run to see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pila,_Laguna">Pila</a>, Laguna with my <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/">default road trip sidekick.</a> It's really not that far. It's a small town considered to be the Vigan of the south. Highlights? I was very impressed with the interior of the Church of Pila. It's not old,and I don't think it's trying to be, but who ever was in charge of the remodeling had better taste than many; to my liking at least. Other highlights of the town would have been info on the excavations, most probably found at the Pila Museum. But being a Monday; more so a holiday, it was closed. The Philippines’ oldest dictionary was also printed in this place. I wonder if that's at the museum or elsewhere in the country. And of course...the old homes along Rizal Street and around the town plaza (and it a large plaza) are just a joy and a change from the normal city scape. And the place is sooooooo clean! *Shot with a canon ixus http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/310/2008.04.07_Pila_Laguna Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:52:00 -0000 Off to Zambales to see the lighthouse at Capones Island. Wohoo! But...err. The shores were too rough for the landing craft (sigue, banka) to make it this time. But, there was tons and tons of fun to be had on the shores of Capones Island =D Since we didn't make it to the lighthouse, i'll include this <a href="http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/307">link</a> when we did make it up there. Not that great a set of pictures, but one must do with a phone cam and not complain. At least I've photos to remember how it was. And for a better rounded view of the trip to Zambales, you can check out the following links posted by the members of the travel party: <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/album/186/holy_week_in_zambales_day_1">down a notch's Day 1 in Zambales</a> <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/album/187/holy_week_in_zambales_day_2">down a notch's Day 2 in Zambales</a> <a href="http://35664.multiply.com/photos/album/188/last_day_in_zambales">down a notch's last day in Zambales</a> and <a href="http://mitchmauricio.multiply.com/photos/album/50/zambales_trip">Bitch with an M's Zambales Trip</a> http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/309/2008.03.21_Zambales Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:44:52 -0000 Obviously, they still have processions by the beach. Saw the candles from a distance, ran there but didn't see enough of it...pity. http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/308/2008.03.20_Zambales Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:27:14 -0000 Day 3, the final day at Puerto Princesa. It's great to have <i><a href="http://35664.multiply.com/">her</a></i> around Cebu Pacific flights. She always wins, if and when she joins! Now I have a Sun Cellular shoe bag =D It's not that great a bag though, I think she just wanted the game over, quickest. =P Still, it's free!!! <img src="http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/image/19/photos/170/500x500/55/69.gif?et=22szCQo1pWVG8aZArnLUyw&nmid=9259643"> http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/304/2008.03.10_Puerto_Princesa_-_Manila Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:14:33 -0000 The Puerto Pricesa Subterranean River National Park A Natural World Heritage Site Originally established in 1971, the park covers a land area of 22,202 hectares. (MALAWAK!) It was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1999. It is an 8.2 kilometer underground river that flows to the sea, and is believed to be the longest navigable underground river in the world. Although, tourists are only allowed 1.2-2.4 kilometers. I know the one in Borneo is very vast too, but I have no idea about it's navigability. Aside from the river cruise, there are other things to explore but we didn't have the time. There is the Lions Cave, Kawili Cave and the Daylight hole. All done by trekking to the areas. There is also a 5 km jungle trek that leads to the caves of the underground river. Monkeys and monitor lizards everywhere. On our particular tour day the thieving monkeys were not present because of dogs in the area. The monkeys are known to steal anything in plastic bags thinking it is... http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/302/2008.03.09_Puerto_Princesa_Day_2 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:16:57 -0000 Land, arrange Puerto Pricesa Underground River Tour, get to accommodations, check in, sip the complimentary drink (coco pandan, loved it), grab tricycle, and head off to lunch!!! Wohoo! After lunch we hit Honda bay. When that was over, a quick shower and off to Kinabuchs! (but the wood worms were out of stock, pity). It was suppose to be Ka Lui's but it was packed, so we just made a reservation for the next evening. http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/301/2008.03.08_Puerto_Princesa_Day_1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:03:45 -0000 Silom Village is a recreation of an old Thai village. It has shopping arcades, were you can find Thai handicrafts, silver, cloths etc.(even a hidden store that sells "evaluation or complete swatch samples" of bags). It has lots of eating too, and even has a village inn, which isn't bad for the price range between 1,299-3,700 baht. Anyway, we really went there for the Ruenthep Room, which showcases Thai Classical Dance, accompanied with a Thai dinner, specially created to cater to non spicy tongues. http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/299/2008.02.13_Bangkok_Day_3 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:03:41 -0000 My first time in Bangkok;rather, my second. The first one was just a ten hour lay over, that doesn't count. So, I'm really still quite a Bangkok virgin. http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/297/2008.02.11_Bangkok_Day_1 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:54:55 -0000 She says, "How about Mt. Pinatubo?". "Tara!" he giddily says. And that quick, they were there. Well, not really, she had to counter check web sites he sent, they had to negotiate where to stay the night, (food menus, always seem to be the discussion points), and she had to stand the little thing of him not knowing how to spell or pronounce Seoberol. Or was it Seobrebol...Seaberol? Well, whatever! Anyway, I'm very glad I did this trek now (while wala pang atritis). There is no telling if i can do it in the future or if I want to do it again. Even the lady who drove us from Subic to Clark has done it only once. And she shuttles folks to and from Pinatubo a lot. Thanks Djong! It's hard to explain the gargantuan scope of the damage of the eruption even when you are there. It seems to sink in very slowly. Well, to me at least. It sinks in more when I see area maps, satellite maps and the like, and how huge the area is. This was not the case when I saw Pampanga and Tarlac covere... http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/296/2008.02.16_Mt._Pinatubo Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:01:10 -0000 Djong's Birthday: The Park Attacks T'was fun to see such a big group and so much food! Am still eating all the left overs. Oh, I seemed to have backed Mang Tomas sauce from the park benches...was there lechon? Did I miss that!?! I hope it wasn't the sauce of the tweety bird lovers near us... sarap ng sauce e! http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/295/2008.02.18_Djongs_Day Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:34:25 -0000 Where in the world is <a href="http://javierpernas.multiply.com/">http://javierpernas.multiply.com/</a> ? One of those enjoyable days that I had extra time on my hands to play =) http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/284/2007.11.08_Madrid Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:15:39 -0000 No really...i'll pay for the mail delivery charges. Not kidding, I just want it out of my drawer. I'm house cleaning here. Someone else's trash is someone else's treasure. First one to raise hand becomes strange owner of strange round playing cards =) I can send it out starting Monday the 14th of January http://ubb622.multiply.com/market/item/7/FREE_Round_playing_cards Wed, 9 Jan 2008 08:09:11 -0000 For sale as a set or individually according to your needs. Not your normal kit lens. This one is the one sold for the market in Japan and has USM or Ultra Sonic Motor (you can see that marked on the lens front in red). Yep, it is much much faster on the auto focus, and quiet too! It is not the new one with IS (Image Stabilization; 3rd reincarnation, that particular version gives me nightmares of too many moving clanky parts though, which is unlike the confidence I get from the IS on the 17-55mm IS USM or the 17-85mm IS USM). I primarily find it useful and sharp for crowded "quick draw" flash photography at f/5.6 to f/8, where you want the smallest package as well as the lightest, with out the worry of scratching a heavier much more expensive 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. It's a good work horse. PHP 6,750.00 Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 USM II sn 1520507736. PHP 1,125.00 Canon EW-60C Lens Hood. PHP 1,125.00 Kenko L37UV Super Pro super multi-coated Filter 58mm.... http://ubb622.multiply.com/market/item/6/Canon_EF-S_18-55_f3.5-5.6_USM_II_Canon_EW-60C_Lens_Hood_Kenko_L37UV_Super_Pro_super_multi-coated_Filter_58mm Wed, 9 Jan 2008 07:31:18 -0000 For sale as a set or individually according to your needs. PHP 41,808.00 Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM sn 18301052. PHP 1,875.00 Canon EW83J Lens Hood. PHP 1,500.00 Kenko L37UV Super Pro super multi-coated Filter 77mm. ============ PHP http://ubb622.multiply.com/market/item/5/Canon_EF-S_17-55_f2.8_IS_USM_Canon_EW83J_Lens_Hood_Kenko_L37UV_Super_Pro_super_multi-coated_Filter_77mm Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:40:54 -0000 = UPDATE: PULLED OUT. = For sale as a set or individually according to your needs. If one wants unbelievably wide angle photos, the EFS 10-22mm is a fantastic lens for 1.6 crop factor bodies. Sharp (very) and pretty fast. Great for architecture, landscapes, and I often use it for very tight spaces like clubs and bars to get close to the subject without having other objects between me and my subject. PHP 24,600.00 Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM lens sn 96106274. PHP 1,725.00 Canon EW83E Lens Hood (EF-S 10-22mm USM/16-35mm f/2.8L USM). PHP 1,650.00 Kenko Pro1 Digital Filter 77mm. ============ PHP 27,975.00 http://ubb622.multiply.com/market/item/4/Canon_EFS_10-22mm_f3.5-4.5_USM_Lens_Hood_EW-83E_Kenko_Pro_1_Digital_filter Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:13:50 -0000 YES! I'm a finalist! I still can't believe it.<br><br>Check out the linky linky...<a href=http://35664.multiply.com/journal/item/340/pls._vote_sus_is_a_finalist>http://35664.multiply.com/journal/item/340/pls._vote_sus_is_a_finalist</a><br><br>May party pa yan sa 16th sa Glorietta....<br>ayan---&gt;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.picatoo.com/News.aspx?aid=smilesawarding">http://www.picatoo.com/News.aspx?aid=smilesawarding</a><br><br> http://ubb622.multiply.com/journal/item/102/Guess_what Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:09:00 -0000 Drove to Limpias, in Cantabria, the northern part of Spain for a wedding. It was a long long drive from Madrid. Eight hours I think, with stop overs here and there, but i somehow didn't feel the strain of driving. Loved it! http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/258/2007.10.19_Limpias Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:04:39 -0000 My&nbsp; mobile&nbsp; work station...well, not that mobile any more.<br>The comfy chair that I haven't used much. Should break it in to my taste.<br>And lastly just a center piece.<br><br><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/Ry74pwoKCnkAACNNBgo1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/Ry745goKCnkAACfoV4s1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/Ry75FgoKCnkAAC9RVk01"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Ry75FgoKCnkAAC9RVk01/2007.10.18AlbertoAlcocer002.jpg?et=coo1qxR2L%2BzMdzVmWmwIcg" border="0"></a><br><br><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/Ry745goKCnkAACfoV4s1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Ry745goKCnkAACfoV4s1/2007.10.18AlbertoAlcocer003.jpg?et=bxo%2BoIMMFPhrQIJJ%2CQSD2w" border="0"><br></a><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.ubb622.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Ry74pwoKCnkAACNNBgo1/2007.10.18AlbertoAlcocer005.jpg?et=nM%2BZv%2CRgfWcyjwvgiu6K%2Bg" border="0"><br><br><br><br> http://ubb622.multiply.com/journal/item/101/2007.10.18_Alberto_Alcocer Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:57:00 -0000 Last stop over at saGuijo before heading to Spain. That particular evening, Drip and Mike's Apartment were playing. As always, these bands are great. http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/256/2007.10.05_saGuijo Sun, 4 Nov 2007 23:04:35 -0000 T'was my first time our to the great "museo" de El Corte Ingles this trip. The place is so damn large! Anyway, went there to do some errands. Around here the story is...each time I arrive there is something to fix. A bathroom's shower area was leaking so, off to get silicon to redo the whole shower area and grout the tiles etc... Had the chance to "get lost" in the toy area...and boy they have different toys here this year. Also checked out the electronics area and the computer area. The computer area is not complete as it use to be. It use to be like a one stop shop...like a showroom of sorts. After some dizzy window shopping I got lost in the wrist watch area. It was agony. Soooooo many nice watches! Iba ang mga Casio models dito! Mas maganda! Had a chance to check out Jordi Labanda notebooks for someone and It was too much for me. ANG DAMI! I'll have to go back when my head is clear. Muntik na ako umiyak sa choices! Hahaa! http://ubb622.multiply.com/photos/album/255/2007.10.17_Lost_in_El_Corte_Ingles Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:25:30 -0000