tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376266182024-03-06T12:40:51.701+08:00Psycho.Sanctumdexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-85940486443933741172008-06-18T12:01:00.000+08:002011-02-24T13:12:18.793+08:00Albay in Google EarthIn the most recent Google Earth update last month, several towns and one city in the province of Albay now have high-resolution satellite imagery. These newly high-res areas include Ligao City, Guinobatan, Oas, Libon, Tiwi, Manito, Jovellar and Malinao. Camalig is also on high resolution but is partly hidden by clouds.
Among Albay's municipalities and cities, only Rapu-Rapu, parts of Polangui, dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-25876789795642978822008-06-12T12:01:00.000+08:002011-02-24T13:11:57.993+08:00Maligayang ika-110 Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas!Photo by marbleplaty
dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-15625755883701277172008-06-08T16:37:00.008+08:002011-02-08T20:24:57.693+08:00Waiting for 'The Echo'Now that post-production work on 'The Echo' has wrapped up according to director Yam Laranas' blog, I can't wait for the official release date of this film. They have already released the teaser poster last month as well as some stills and so far it looks great.The anticipation is further heightened by two positive initial reviews of the Echo so far. Todd Brown of twitchfilm.net, in the first dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-56836508787807772562008-05-15T12:39:00.009+08:002011-02-08T20:24:54.387+08:00Escape to Santa MagdalenaDay Two of our Sorsogon escapade initially didn’t look promising. Because of the typhoon brewing hundreds of miles out in the Philippine Sea (which also induced the thunderstorms of the previous day) we decided to give up our expedition to Tikling and Calintaan Islands, and opted for a jaunt in the beaches of Santa Magdalena instead. From among the many beaches in the town, we chose Olango Beach dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-67741480642014464622008-05-15T12:18:00.009+08:002011-02-08T20:25:30.809+08:00To the ‘Moon’ and BackI have always loved getting on the road and discovering new places away from the monotony of the familiar. That’s why I try to seize every chance that comes my way to go to places I’ve never been to. Often, even in the least well-known of destinations, there awaits a wealth of experiences. Last Saturday, our gang of misfits (Yona, Leonel, Peach, BT and Lyn) literally went to the ‘moon’.Nope, not dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-64722184657987855632008-05-06T00:13:00.009+08:002011-02-08T20:25:48.693+08:003D Model: Beach House with Infinity PoolThe sweltering summer heat inspired me to create a new 3D Sketchup Model. This time, a modern Beach House complete with beachfront, garden and infinity pool. Like my other 3D models, I made this beach house without any clear vision in mind. Every detail came from scratch and just flowed naturally as I played around with Sketchup's myriad features. So please, be gentle to the newbie. :-sThe house dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-42125479025403046172008-05-05T21:48:00.009+08:002011-02-08T20:25:33.492+08:00My Mobile Phone HistoryI was browsing through a gadget blog when the idea for this post came to me. Since I've owned only a handful of mobile phones (which means I don't really have to write a very long post) and each mobile phone has a story behind it (no matter how inane, hehe) I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm not really a mobile phone freak. I had my first cellphone when I was already working (the only way to reachdexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-83542024591638295382008-04-27T22:13:00.005+08:002011-02-08T20:25:34.080+08:00Twenty FiveAs of today, the 27th of April 2008, I have wasted 9,132 days or equivalent to 219,185 worthless hours or 789,067,050 squandered seconds. lol. Yes, today I turned 25. No big deal really. Except that I am now a quarter of a century old and I have approximately 45 years to go before I bite the dust (that is If I maximize the life expectancy of a Filipino male). Haha.Kidding aside, I'm thankful thatdexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-57089797947704614942008-04-23T12:54:00.008+08:002011-02-08T20:25:36.680+08:00Every Day is Earth DayThey took all the treesPut 'em in a tree museumAnd they charged the peopleA dollar and a half just to see 'emDon't it always seem to goThat you don't know what you've gotTill it's goneThey paved paradiseAnd put up a parking lotBig Yellow TaxiJoni MitchellI know it's a day late but caring for the earth should not be given attention for only one day. It's time to shake of the indifference because dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-36359980788534954212008-04-17T20:51:00.008+08:002011-02-08T20:25:39.384+08:00Legazpi on SkyscraperCity's BannerLegazpi City made it to SkyscraperCity Forum's banner for today, 17th of April 2008. SkyscraperCity, fondly called SSC by members, is a forum dedicated to architecture, development, urbanity, photography and travel with over 180,000 forum-ers from all over the globe.SSC has a very vibrant Philippine sub-forum which has become a rich source of information about various developments in the country dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-16590535695073118912008-04-14T22:49:00.006+08:002011-02-08T20:25:41.855+08:00PicLens: 3D Image Viewing ExperienceIf you love browsing through media-rich sites such as Flickr or deviantART, here's a cool add-on you can install in your browser to enrich your image browsing and viewing experience. Now you don't have to just click through online photo galleries or a boring parade of small thumbnails. PicLens by CoolIris transforms your browser into a cool, full-screen 3D picture wall.I found the PicLens dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-67749642668167952462008-04-07T23:35:00.007+08:002011-02-08T20:26:06.136+08:00Stoked at CWCThe CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) is only roughly two hours away from my city but today is only the first time we've been there. And we're glad we did. CWC rocks! To the uninformed, CWC is touted as the best wakeboarding cable park in the world today. This makes CWC and CamSur the mecca of wakeboarding enthusiasts from all over the globe.Even though we had to wait a few hours for our turn on dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-36489217667692378382008-03-25T02:37:00.013+08:002011-02-08T20:26:07.957+08:00Picturesque Paguriran IslandA little gem of an island is tucked away in a quiet corner of Bacon, Sorsogon - the picturesque Paguriran Island. Last Thursday, the Web Marketing Department went on a road trip to Paguriran. Of course, with the wanderlust itching in me, I had to be there too. Hehe. The Content Dev Dept. had been planning to visit Paguriran since mid-January, but a series of events kept us from going.Paguriran isdexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-81148229318402468962008-03-24T22:01:00.003+08:002011-02-08T20:26:09.683+08:00Loco over the Chocolate HillsNo trip to Bohol is complete without the requisite visit to the Chocolate Hills. There are over 1,776 of these mysterious conical hills rising from an area of 50 square kilometers. It's almost an otherworldly sight if we weren't so familiar with it since we were kids leafing through textbook images of these famous hills.Geologists have theorized that the hills were formed due to the uplift of dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-76703535942421428032008-03-24T19:44:00.007+08:002011-02-08T20:26:15.447+08:00Loboc: Feast for the SensesLoboc Church Interiors & ChandelierLaid back, off-the-beaten-track, and idyllic – these come to mind when one first sets foot in the town of Loboc, Bohol. A seemingly forgotten hamlet tucked between green hills and the mighty river, Loboc appears sleepy and forlorn. This impression of dusty inactivity is pleasantly dispelled with a visit to the Museo de Loboc, located behind the ancient dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-26440477868024158322008-03-22T03:09:00.011+08:002011-02-08T20:26:23.482+08:00Bohol Wildlife: Tarsiers & PythonsThe tarsier is the indisputable star of Bohol's wildlife. The first time you see a live tarsier, it will certainly win you over with its sheer cuteness. Barely the size of a small kitten, the furry tarsier clings on twigs and branches, stoically gazing at the world with their huge eyes. They are actually nocturnal so that explains their somewhat lethargic behavior during daytime.Here are some dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-17841503903500600422008-03-22T02:36:00.005+08:002011-02-08T20:26:25.996+08:00Breathtaking Bohol: SanduguanQuick brush-up on Philippine History: It was in Bohol were local chieftains Datu Sikatuna of Bool and Datu Sigala of Loboc performed the Sanduguan or El Pacto de Sangre with Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi back in the 16th century. The sanduguan or blood compact was a pact of friendship sealed in blood.It is touted as the world's "first treaty of friendship between different races". dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-56304302718557592332008-03-21T21:31:00.005+08:002011-02-08T20:26:34.362+08:00Breathtaking Bohol: Panglao IslandBohol – the mere mention of the name conjures textbook images of the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, tranquil beaches and the historic blood compact between Sikatuna and Legazpi. The mental images finally became tangible reality for my friends and I last March 8-10, 2008 when our Bohol escapade (which almost seemed doomed to indefinite postponement) eventually pushed through. There is much to see and dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-69143869386492567312008-03-21T18:39:00.006+08:002011-02-08T20:27:17.452+08:00Psycho RestartFinally, some breathing space. To say that the past few weeks have been busy is kind of an understatement. It was quite hectic that I can't believe it's already the last week of the month. And this blog is still stuck in February, haha. It's funny my last post is Stop and Stare because my blog literally stopped on its tracks. But with the long holiday ahead, there's simply no excuse that this dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-64769677147740476922008-02-25T22:36:00.006+08:002011-02-08T20:27:29.313+08:00Stop and StareStop and stareI think I'm moving, but I go nowhereYeah, I know that everyone gets scaredBut I've become what I can't beOh, Stop and stareYou start to wonder why you're here not thereAnd you'd give anything to get what's fairBut fair ain't what you really needOh, can you see what I seeStop and StareOneRepublicdexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-25764767947732303312008-02-16T03:51:00.007+08:002011-02-08T20:27:22.125+08:00I've Upgraded to Flickr ProI finally decided to get myself a Flickr Pro account. Why? For no serious reason, really. I've been a Flickr user since 2005 and I think it's still the best photo sharing website today. Unlike other services such as Photobucket or Imageshack, Flickr is not just another photo storage facility.What I love about Flickr is the interaction with other users, from professional photographers to amateur dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-74262923879599631762008-02-15T16:01:00.008+08:002011-02-08T20:27:24.600+08:00Back from HiatusNo, It wasn't really a hiatus. I just didn't have the time and opportunity to blog about anything for the past few days, which all just flew by like a blur. Just to update this blog though, here's a recap of what transpired during the past week.I was in Pasig together with my fellow team leads for a series of meetings with our company's VP for Marketing and SEO Manager plus the CEO himself, who dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-2539379427149369912008-01-31T02:06:00.004+08:002011-02-08T20:27:26.078+08:003D Model: House with Tiered Gabled RoofIsometric ViewAs some of you may well know by now, I've always wanted to be an architect. As a kid, I used to sketch a lot of houses, from simple "bahay kubos" to grandiose mansions. I loved making my own floor plans where I can create habitable spaces for people. I even made an entire city plan complete with wide avenues and parks. Back then, I would consume several sheets of pad paper drawing dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-46732964019561000922008-01-25T22:44:00.002+08:002011-02-08T20:27:41.968+08:00The Tubbataha Reef: 7 Natural Wonders NomineePhoto by Phua Boon WahThe Philippines’ very own Tubbataha Reef is nominated in the global poll to name the new seven natural wonders of the world. The 96,000 hectare reef ecosystem in the middle of the Sulu Sea, touted as Asia’s best marine park, is one of over a hundred natural attractions from around the world vying for the distinction.Surprisingly, the reef is our country’s lone entry in the dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37626618.post-28096479546757513602008-01-22T13:15:00.002+08:002011-02-08T20:27:44.257+08:00The Bird's Nest and the Water CubeOne of the most anticipated events this year is the 2008 Olympics to be held in Beijing, China. With the slogan One World, One Dream, the Games of the XXIX Olympiad will draw thousands of athletes from around the world to compete in 302 events in 28 sports.The Beijing Olympics also holds a special significance because it is widely seen as China's monumental step into world prominence, a chance dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05628325664462052797noreply@blogger.com5