Archive for September, 2009
Photo of the Day [POTD]: one by one
Please, thank you, you’re welcome… all these pleasantries and niceties have suddenly disappeared from your vocab. When did you turn into such a prima donna.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: screaming infidelity
I’ve got this nagging feeling that’s been disturbing me for quite some time. I can’t prove it, but it’s eating away at my insides. Call it a gut feel. No pun intended.
Lumix LX3 firmware update
Attention all Lumix LX3 owners. Our favorite little toy has released a firmware update for us to take advantage of. Much like the iPhone upgrade to 3.0 firmware, the Lumix 2.0 firmware offers a lot of new things for the camera. Among the most notable:
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Improved auto white balance performance. - Auto Focus speed-up.
- Recording function with an aspect ratio of 1:1 has been added.
- A white balance (WB) bracket function has been added.
- [HIGH DYNAMIC] has been added to scene mode.
- The exposure compensation and the auto bracket compensation can now be set up to ±3EV.
- Position of the guide line can now be set.
- It is now possible to display the highlights in playback mode.
- Digital red-eye removal has been modified.
For a detailed description of the improvements, as well as what’s in store for the firmware upgrade, click here.
But if you’re ready to jump in head first and download the firmware, here’s the download link, with a detailed instruction of how to install the upgrade.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: shattered
Broken promises and broken dreams — all things of the past. You’ve got to learn to move on. Leave your baggage behind.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: horizontal
You know, you can make your own choices, right? You don’t have to follow the path laid out before you.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: utilitarian
Get off your ass and make yourself useful. You’ve been a burden all your life. It’s about time you changed.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: communication breakdown
It’s supposed to be a metaphor… you weren’t supposed to take it literally. That’s why we don’t see eye to eye.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: hooked on you
There’s something about you I just can’t quite explain… or put into words. But you got me.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: limitations
I never was one to dream big; always content to stay somewhere in the middle, mired in mediocrity. But you came along. And I wasn’t willing to settle for second best.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: set it off
So what tipped you off? Was it the late night calls or hushed conversations or the unexpected gifts? I know I’m way past sorry, but it’s a start.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: mona lisa
There’s always something going on behind your enigmatic smile, and you never fully disclose what you’re really thinking. Are you hiding something from me on purpose or is there something up your sleeve?
Photo of the Day [POTD]: opt in
Can’t it ever be somewhere in the middle? Too many choices is sometimes just as tough as having none.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: old skool
There’s a certain quality in the old stuff that the new can’t deliver. Sometimes, you roll with the times. Sometimes, it’s still better kicking it old school.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: you are here
The first circle of hell is reserved for the undecided. Take a stand and be counted.
Photo of the day [POTD]: ignore
Like a passing fancy, I came into your life just to leave as quickly. Yet the image of you is burned into my mind. And I can’t seem to let go.
Cyber-Shot TX-1 Online Blogger Search
My friend emailed this newsletter from Sony…
Sony is taking the digital imaging technology to the next level with its introduction of the new Cyber-shot TX1 and Party-shot accessory. Taking great photos under various situations has never been this exciting and fun.
Submit your favorite bloggers under the Tech, Fashion, Travel and Food categories and get a chance to win a Sony Cyber-Shot.
Submission of nominees is from September 15 to 30, 2009.
Only the best will be captured on October 15, 2009.
It’s another attempt to build a database of bloggers by dangling a carrot in the guise of a digicam. But hey, who am I to complain. If I found myself in one of the categories, I would probably be submitting my blog too.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: like Pink Floyd
People don’t really understand you. You live your life with reckless abandon. Opinions don’t matter. Shine on.
Texas Roadhouse Grill
Just a few hours ago, I had an extremely fulfilling meal — and I was just taking bites in between schmoozing with the bloggers and resto management.
Texas Roadhouse Grill, with the participation of Pepsi held a sumptuous event at the TRG El pueblo branch last night and offered a wide array of dishes. From soups to salads from surf to turf, and of course, the evening was capped off with a delicious bit of dessert.
The meal commenced with a Tortilla Soup: a hearty starter packed with bits of chicken, corn and ham topped with slivers of crisp and crunchy tortillas. The soup in itself is quite filling, with all of the ingredients packed into a small bowl. Those that are into the Tex-Mex taste, this is a definite must-try.
Of course, what are starters without appetizers? To satisfy the growing hunger, the bloggers were also served the Jesse James Sampler — a platter of buffalo wings and cheese fritters just to whet the appetites.
Photo of the Day [POTD]: intersect
I told you that we’d cross paths eventually. You, on your high horse ended up on the same road as me. Who would have thought?
Some birthday photos
So my 31st finally rolled around. Yes, numerically, it’s my last year on the calendar. As I had my iPhone and Lumix LX3 in tow, I started taking snaps while hanging out and going around the different places today.
[Hanging out in the salon]
[high street fountain thingy]
[the trio]
[evening settles in]
[dinner time]
[some tea to get the appetite going]
[mom and bongki]
[me and anch]
[the trio again]
[family pic]
Photo of the Day [POTD]: indulgence
I’ve always liked the idea of delayed gratification. There’s a sense of accomplishment behind it. But sometimes, I just have to give in.
