the world from behind her camera
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my housemates (062 & 063)
Mar 5th
I was not able to upload my photo-of- the- day yesterday (project 365) thus I uploaded 2 today. Featuring my housemates.
Gray-bearded-almost-6-years-old Charlie. The family Prince. And I mean that. What he wants, he gets! Well, from my husband who really reeeeeeeaaallly spoils Charlie. Did you know at night I am not allowed to sit on the couch beside my husband? because that’s Charlie’s spot. For the past almost 6 years!
And no, I ‘m not complaining….that much. Lol!
Let’s go inside the Colosseum (061)
Mar 3rd
I’m postimg more than 1 photo for my project 365 this time.
They’re all clickable to enlarge.
Photo on top: A cross that would greet you upon entering the ground area of the Colosseum. Would have loved to shoot it without anyone standing there though… More >
Rome Colosseum (part 2)
Mar 2nd
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First photo was taken while I was seated just in front of the Colosseum. Coming straight from the aiport, we just dropped our luggages in the hotel and immediately walked here. I was so impressed I just wanted to sit there until it gets dark. Which we did due to my request to my husband that I also want to capture it in the evening. So while waiting…yes, I just sat there and look…and look….
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and sometimes would stand up, walk around and capture parts that I didn’t want to forget..such as this 2nd shot (faulty camera setting, argh!) anyhow, can you see how they constructed the arches? geniaal!
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This 3rd shot was taken while I was at the top of a double decker bus (on our second day on the way to the Vatican.) See the outer wall? Just a small piece of it was left. It’s a shame that a big part of it was broken down and that the said parts were stolen to build houses and buildings around Rome. It also seems riddled with holes, that’s because the lead metals which were connecting the arches (also supporting the building) were stolen..leaving ‘holey’ memories.
here’s a short video I made with my camera..
Getting back in shape.
Mar 2nd
* To Wii or Not to Wii, that is the question* (060)
Guess who’s working out almost everyday trying to improve her condition, would like to lose the unwanted kilos and most of all would like to fit in her old size medium wardrobe? No not Charlie the Pug silly, but moi! Letting myself go was stupid! I stopped going to the gym, stopped using my pilates machine at home and it’s only my home cross-trainer that I’m still using, only when I’m in the mood. Well I think I found the solution.
Wii Fit! I truly enjoy playing the games! I’m slowly building up my condition in a way that is fun and even putting smile on my face at times. Smiling while exercising, that’s not normal, right? But really I am having fun doing the games. Who knows, I might even fit in my almost forgotten 2-piece swimsuits! That would be nice 
And I might even convince my husband to take a romantic cancun vacation this summer! Whoa! Blue water, white sandy beach, wonderful gourmets!
For now, I gotta work double hard for all these wishes to happen. After all, no pain-no gain, agree? 
use your money wisely
Feb 12th
How are you, how are things going for you this year? Had a bad year perhaps? Well don’ t lose hope. As the saying goes: life isn’ t a bed of roses, if you want to succeed, then take risks. That means not only financially but don’t let opportunities, both small and grand pass you by.
Here’s a challenge and good tip for you. If you have money stashed away then perhaps you would want to invest instead? Why not invest on something that has been around forever? What I am talking about? Gold. Why not buy gold bullion, invest on them?! Did you know that many investors place their bets on gold because gold seldom lose its value? Gold means money.
Gold is rare, durable and does not wear out in the manner of lesser metals -or paper (bills) when passed from one person to another. A small amount, easily carried, can purchase a significant amount of goods and services.
So why not invest in gold.
Brown sugar and good doctor (042)
Feb 11th
*brown sugar tulips* click for a larger image
I was feeling a bit low but at the same time relieved after my visit to the doctor.
My back’s hurting again that I was losing sleep. Unlike when the past ‘ back attack’ I thought I can just wait for this one to be over, but no, I was mistaken. So together with my husband we headed out to our family doctor. Fortunately she was on duty but a new Chinese doctor was. Yeah I was glad it was him because to be honest, I do not approve of our family doctor’s way of dealing with patients. It’s like, you aren’t even done telling her your problems yet and she’s already writing Rx, anxious to show you to the door so that she can usher the next patient as fast as she could…but to be fair, she’ s not the only dutch doctor that does that.) This Chinese doctor took time to examine my back by actually feeling where the pain was ..and found out that my back is slightly crooked, misaligned. And has told me some other possibilities too that could be causing my pain. I was so glad with the short talk I had with him, and appreciated his explanations. (* We need more good ASIAN doctors in Holland, please!)
To make a long story short, I was given a strong painkiller (plus Rx so that my stomach lining is protected, I’ve a weak stomach for meds).
Anyhow I needed a bit spirit uplifting from this pain, so finding these stock of flower photos I took a couple of years ago did the trick. I guess the coming uploads will be flowers. To perk me up! And I hope you too, who sees them.
Thank you…and please come again! (LP 86)
Dec 30th
Upang ipaalam ang ating pasasalamat, maraming paraan ang ating ginagawa. We shake people’s hands. We send gifts. We say ‘thank you’ . May naiiyak pa nga habang nagpapasalamat kasi sobrang saya nya, di ba? May mga restaurants na namimigay ng mga trinkets sa kanilang mga clients. May malalaking kumpanya na nagbibigay ng bonus sa kanilang mga manggagawa. May mga tindahan naman na namimigay ng goodies sa kanilang mga suki. Kagaya ng litrato (recycled) sa itaas. Isang grocery na malapit sa amin at laging tinatakbuhan ko para sa supplies , ganyan ang ibinibigay taon-taon!
Pero hmmm, kung iisipin ko hindi naman talagang 100% na pasasalamat eh, kundi marketing strategy pa rin. Kasi kailangang mag-ipon ka ng 50 stickers (worth €10 of gorcery, you get a sticker) para maka-avail ka ng ‘free box’ . So 50 x €10=? LIBRE NGA BA? PASASALAMAT NGA BA?
Hay naku, basta ako, NAGPAPASALAMAT SA INYONG WALANG SAWANG PAGDALAW SA AKING ABANG BLOG. NAGPAPASALAMAT DIN AKO NG DAHIL SA LITRATONG PINOY KAHIT PAANO AY NAKAKILALA AKO NG MABABAIT NA TAO.
MANIGONG BAGONG TAON SA INYONG LAHAT!!!
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