SE P1i photography
repeat performance?
I was going through some of my mobile photos that I have been taking over the years, and I came across an old photo from my nephew, Sean’s 8th birthday party, circa 2008. I also took a similar picture last December 2011… on his 11th birthday. And surprise, surprise — the positions didn’t change.
New Bombay
Last week, we headed over to New Bombay over in The Podium for a quick lunch.
The food was great, and the colors just added to the overall experience.
For those of you fond of Indian cuisine, this place is a definite must-try.
Here are a few photos from my mobile phone.
a taste of americana
Together with a few invited bloggers, I experienced a taste of Americana over at T.G.I.Friday’s, Bonifacio High Street. We were treated to a great meal and a bit of entertainment in celebratory anticipation for the inauguration of the United States’ 44th president.
Here are a few photos from my cell phone…
[red, white and blue all around]
[u.s. flag, Filipino beer]
[marilyn monroe]
[wonder woman]
[jonel's sago with a message]Kev and Lea
Kevin and Lea finally came home for their church wedding, after a few years in the US. It was such a great moment, seeing old friends and sharing in a momentous occasion of great friends.
ending the year
Aside from all the parties and drinking sessions, this extended vacation has been quite a busy few days. And although work is taking a back seat at the moment, some of the events that have transpired can just tire you out… but in a good way.
Here are a few shots from my phone cam…
[baby thea just waking up]
[(ba)thor still asleep]
[at city kart, posing by the podium]
[allana and her foxy ears and loose tooth]
[anshel getting injected]
[getting ready for the tooth extraction]
[peachy celebrates her 30th]
[mr. speed stacks, curly]
[tres chic allana showing off her missing tooth]
[pink to red]
[flowers galore]one more cup of coffee
Coffee, over the years, has become one of my addictions. More so, during the colder days and freon filled office hours.
jayson and marie tie the knot
Yes, it’s another wedding photo set from one of the Yehey peeps.
I didn’t have my camera on this occasion, as I was running around the preceding days, so my mind was kind of “out of it”. But, as I am often seen doing, I pulled out my cam phone and took a few snaps.
better photos over at Jay’s multiply site.
more cam phone photos
As I really haven’t had much time to write, these past few weeks, I will simply put a few photos that I had taken during yosi breaks, meals and time with the kiddos.
[allana on the carousel]
[anshel on his horse]
[mirror shot]
[posing by the tree at EK -- the kiddos had their field trip to the Lucky Me factory, as well as Enchanted Kingdom (which was conveniently very close by)]
[jonas's famous pares -- before hitting divisoria, we stopped by Jonas for a bit of a bite]
[pipe dreams]
[goodbye lolo pat -- denizens of the Katipunan area know him as Father Pat of the dela Strada parish... but we know him as lolo pat. Recently, he passed away at the age of 77. we will sorely miss him.]
[pangan likes to say "s'over"]
[cross]shadow play and out of focus photography
There are days when I don’t feel like going the traditional route with photography. And recently, I have enjoyed taking photos out of focus. At times, the results come out pretty neat.
Here are a few samples…
Snaps
While having breakfast in the office, I just decided to take a snap of some shadows and reflections. After a quick breakfast, I stepped out of the office for a quick smoke and took a snap of the Meralco meter.
"00" Fleming
Went to the John “00″ Fleming Trance party at the A-Venue with Kan, just to check it out. As usual, we didn’t stay long, but I was able to take a few snaps with my cellphone.
bursting through
I caught a glimpse of the sun bursting through the clouds, here from our office. It’s a shame that the windows are so dirty.
sunny day
This has been a pending photo for quite a while. In fact, I forgot about it, until a few minutes ago when I was doing some HD clearing.
I like the contrast of the blue skies and white clouds. Plus the tall builing gives a sense of height… and the reflections don’t hurt either.
weekend with the kiddos
This weekend was choc-ful of events and things to do. It even extended onto Monday, as Anshel got an asthma attack. As I didn’t have my cam, I used my cellphone to capture most of the happenings that transpired over the weekend.
[all made up -- anshel and allana got dressed up for their friend's 7th birthday party. anshel was part of the 7 roses]
[the aftermath -- after a weekend of partying ^_^, anshel got hit with an asthma attack. so here he is at the St. Lukes emergency room using a nebulizer]
[kan and anshel]
[missing tooth -- while hanging out in the emergency room, anshel was fiddling with his loose tooth... which eventually came off. see that spot?]
wtf is that?
Last Friday, I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my ear. It had been lodged right behind my left lobe, and taken residence for the past two years. It didn’t really bother me, even if it grew over the two years, but I just felt it was time to part ways… especially after receiving a few “WTF! Gross. What is that” comments.
The procedure was quick; all in all, roughly thirty minutes. It was pretty painless — only a few pricks from the anesthesia. Other than that, the only thing unpleasant was the smell of my flesh being lasered like charred meat.
I wanted to bottle up the cyst in the jar and take it home with me, but its currently undergoing some tests. And after the biopsy, the hospital won’t release it. At least they allowed me to take a few photos.
And if you’re wondering about my post’s title, take a gander below…
Manila Ocean Park
I finally got a chance to hit Manila Ocean Park today with the kiddos. But as luck would have it, I had left my camera on from previous use. As such, it had no juice left… so I had to shoot with my cellphone.
Here are a few select shots from today…
[can't remember the name of the fish...]
[ginormous crab]
[cool lit up seats]
[the kids getting a fish spa]
I met Forrest Gump
Just this afternoon, Bubba Gump invited a few people from the media and press to experience some of the new dishes being offered in their branches.
The food was aplenty. Old favorite dishes were served up, as well as some of the newer fare. There was so much food, that I simply sampled the dishes, to make sure I got a taste of all the flavors.
ON THE MENU:
Appetizers:
- She Crab Soup – blue crab and caviar bisque
- Dynamite Shrimp – Shrimp Poppers cracklin hot with a spicy Asian Glaze
Salad:
- Grilled Shrimp Salad with Garlic-Cilantro Dressing – Crispy Romaine tossed with a Garlic-Cilantro Dressing and topped with tender, marinated Shrimp, fresh roasted Red Bell Peppers and Pine Nuts
Bubba’s Shrimp Specials:
- Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry – Tender sautéed Shrimp with crispy Vegetables, all tossed together with a sweet and spicy sauce, served over Rice
- Spicy Jambalaya Pasta – Shrimp and Spicy Andouille Sausage over Linguini with Bourbon Street Tomato Sauce
Fresh Catch Specials:
- Mediterranean Trevally (Talakitok) – Fresh Trevally pan-seared with Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, herbs and Capers
- Fresh Cajun Pompano with Mayan Salsa & Shrimp – Garlic fresh Cajun Pompano and grilled Shrimp placed over a bed of Jasmine rice and served with Salsa Fresca
Forrest’s Favorites:
- Grilled Dory with Jambalaya – Grilled Cream Dory over a spicy New Orleans style Jambalaya with tender Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
- Dixie Style Baby Back Ribs – An all time favorite at Bubba Gump.
Dessert:
- That Chocolate Thing – We’re not sure what to call it, but we know you’ll love it! A special jar of warm flourless Chocolate Cake, topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream, and drizzled with a Raspberry Sauce. You’ll say, “I HAVE TO HAVE THAT CHOCOLATE THING!”
As, I didn’t have my camera with me, I had to make do with my cell phone camera. So here are some of the photos of the food… and of Forrest.
[party atmosphere calls for party hats]
[the Dynamite Shrimp]
[Grilled Shrimp Salad with Garlic-Cilantro Dressing]
[Mediterranean Trevally]
[Kankan meets Forrest]name mangling
How many people get their name mangled on a daily basis? Not many of you, I suppose. I guess it comes with having such an unusual sounding name.
Yes, I love my name. I find it very unique, and at times, becomes an ice breaker. However, I find that my name gets mangled, bastardized and just plain messed up on a daily basis. Ordering from my favorite fastfood joints, making phone calls and ordering from my favorite millieu, Starbucks has become somewhat of an annoying, yet humorous event.
I took a photo of the latest boo-boo, and will compile the list of revisions my name has gone through.
Some of the funny names I have been given:
- Lapzno
- Lando
- Lazo
- Laclo
- Lafso
- Labno
- Ladlo
- Lambo
- Lasclo
- La… La… las… Mr Miguel Lim
- my personal favorite: Lason
