Paint the wall Free

Doors

Slide and step inside
go through these japanese doors:
but none lies beyond.

Shelves!

Hah. As promised, my things are now organized, thanks to my new shelves. =)

At the end of a bad, bad day, light will always shine through -- from the most unexpected places and sources.

University of the Philippines, revisited

I started to jog regularly, as part of my training program for The Bull Runner's second Dream Marathon. Sometimes, I run in Makati. Other times, I run in my head (especially during those days when the rain just won't stop). 

UP naming mahal

But on the best days, I go back to my collegiate alma mater and join the other joggers, skaters, students, employees, and... just everybody, around the oval (or at UP's backstreets when I'm with another runner).

Off the trail

Shades of life

The campus still feels like home. Driving along University Avenue, towards the Oblation, you feel UP's arms welcoming you into its folds. I'd felt these arms even back when I was in grade school and passing through UP in my schoolbus. 




And even when I've already graduated from the University, I always go back to walk...

Through the lagoon, to the unknown

 think, pass the time...

Lovers

Picnic

 and now, to run.

Run, blue-man! Run!

Hingal

My trail would frequently just be round the academic oval. Two times, for short runs. More, for longer ones. Although there would be times when I would stray from my usual path and go elsewhere - but still within the campus.

The Carillon

Peeking from behind

This time, though, I did not go as a runner. I went... to just walk, taking pictures whenever the light or scene interested me. 

Paghabi

Leave your bikes behind

Sunset

Come away, come away...

Skipper

First taste: no aftertaste

So this is how Manila (beer - light) tastes like...

Hide and Seek

Cichlids are very interesting fish. They're active and colorful; you can spend hours just watching them and not get bored.

Problem is, they tend to fight with each other. A LOT. So at the end of a short period of time, you're left with the alpha male or female. And him/her alone.

I started with about 8 fish in a pretty big tank. Then I was down to 1.

Her name's Coldplay. And yes, she's yellow.

The Boi also had an aquarium filled with cichlids. Had is the operative word since he finally had it with his little kids behaving like they're on Survivor. So he gave his Alpha Male to me, with the hope that Coldplay, my Alpha Female, and his Alpha Male, which I had baptized Elvis, will bond over time.

But then Elvis, ever the shy kid, just spends his time hiding.

Ahh. Kids.

Filipino Pride!

Bee Heroic

Bumblebee 

Metropolitan hero directs cars to go straight

2 sides

2 sides.
Yin and yang.
The good, the bad.

Even the road to work
just cannot decide.

I might as well
plant my feet
squarely
on either divides.

Growing Up

They pried the flip-flops
and sneakers
off my feet
and told me to look pretty.
The shoes pinch.

Flagged Down

Series: Pic-a-Day

My friend, Twyla and I agreed to post at least one photo a day starting... well, we were supposed to have started a couple of weeks ago. But of course, I've only come around to actually posting a photo (at least one) today.

Since I've been at the office since the crack of dawn, I decided to take a picture of my office room, or more specifically, my desk. Take note, we just moved from the previous office so my things are still a mess.

Also, the architect and his team still have not installed my sidetable, shelves, what-nots, so all my stuff are on my desk (save for some books and case binders which were on my visitor's chair, on the floor, and behind my chair.

Okay, so my shawl is draped over the back of my chair. (Hmm... I should have a coat hanger of sorts for my stuff.)

You're looking at (L-R): landline, iMac (and behind my iMac, partly hidden are my makeup kit, charger pouch, toothpaste, toothbrush, mascara, my trusty Blackberry, hairbrush, notepads, flags, and calling cards), small bottle of lotion, mineral foundation, Nokia mobile phone, earphones, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse (which was mostly hidden by my coffee mug), coffee!!!, printer, eyeglasses case, omelet (in a clear microwavable container), stapler, pens/pencils/highlighters/post-its, cologne spray (which isn't at all visible in this pic), alcohol, and mints in a white plastic container.

(Just you wait when I get my shelves and sidetable. My desk would then be all cleared up. Hmmph!