GREETINGS!

wishing you a
MERRY CHRISTMAS
&
JOYOUS NEW YEAR!

peace&loveforallmankind

loc:bythestairs,cuzhouse

DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2010

For the past years i was not able to spend Christmas time at home. Now i am here to celebrate it with my family. I should be glad but i guess this is not the best time for me. Maybe it is what they call down time. Wanting to take pictures and post here but i am uninspired in many ways. But anyways, here's to share some shots from the Christmas tree i made out of a live century tree we got by the patio near our door.

One of our Angel collections sitting below the tree.

Silver Angel (paper mache) we got from years ago.

TWO DAYS FUN @ RWM

Checking out my uncle's "school". That's what he said to the driver when asked where to. His new "school"? The Resort World Manila!

I have seen the Resort World Singapore and i did not know we got it back here. I just saw it last Feb2010 from above when our plane was bout to land. At that time when i was here, i did not get the chance to go and check it out 'til i came back again later this year.

I have been to Casinos (most of the times were with him) but i only enjoyed the shows, food and drinks especially when they were free because of his signing privilege being one of the vips. Anyways, he said he'll bring me to his new school and told me about this place and so i was so excited to tag along. We reached there like almost lunch. We entered from that side of Marriott Hotel Manila. Security was too tight. Thorough bag checks and body scans were done for all those entering the place. Some shops by the lobby were not open yet. To the right by the entrance preparation was ongoing for some art exhibit. We walk straight to where "the playas" have fun and play big time! The center part is where Bar360 and a stage for shows is located, to the right were the slot machines and to the left were tables. Taking pictures inside are prohibited so i was not able to get even a shot. Well actually tried during one of the performances there but my attention was called upon. I joined the free membership and sat along and played with my uncle, gave our cards for some points we can use later for food and beverages. The place is equipped with cameras all over. Security personnel were all over the play areas.

Then it was time for my lunch but i had it like passed 1pm. I enjoyed the buffet at Mercado. I love the pasta and fruit bar. The colorful inverted umbrellas on the ceiling created a nice dim colored ambiance inside the resto. I was full and satisfied after. :9 I went back to the table, did some slots the whole afternoon. I was having fun but not til place started to get crowded and filled with smoke from their cigarettes. I smelled awful! I am not used to smell much smoke (coming from the country where i have stayed for years which is so strict with their smoking laws on closed establishments), so i really had difficulty breathing that time even with my face half covered with hanky. I had buffet dinner again at Mercado played some slots after. Got a bottle or two of the free bottled water. Bar 360 had a show from international talents and acrobats (i can't remember from which countries exactly but they're from all over Europe). It was really a great show. Members of Earth, Wind & Fire were there to promote their show for the following day. They rendered a song as well. The night was really fun but the smoke really annoyed me. I decided then to just sit by the lobby and wait there. Took some shots from there and not long after (almost 1am) we went home.

Christmas lights by the parking lot.
Building behind is the Genting building.

Tower by the concert ground where Arnel Pineda performed the night after.
I did not notice i was able to capture the cross from the church near there.

Flower arrangement at the lobby of Maxims Tower

Painting placed outside the art exhibit area.
Too bad i wasn't able to check it out.
It was already closed when i got there.

At the hallway of Newport City where shops were located.

Flower arrangements from wishers.

to the lobby of Maxims tower

Christmas balls, lights and cameras on the ceiling

to Marriott Hotel Manila

Christmas Trees and Santa by the lobby

We went there again the following day. We stayed at VIP area. Where all those money came from??!! Yes, people betting hundreds of thousands in one go! But much to my concern was my tummy. Got there 2pm with no breakfast. I tried the seafood congee and dimsum at Noodle Works for dinner and had Clubhouse sandwich, fries and iced tea for snacks at The Maxims Dining earlier. Uncle did not get the same luck as yesterday so we went home early that night. We went to the parking lot to get the car at that time Arnel Pineda of Journey was rocking the ground. It was windy that time. Tired and passed out in the car on our way home.

TO OUR DEARLY BELOVED

to our dearly beloved

you are never forgotten

we may never hold hands again

but we will hold every memories of you

we may never say how we feel

but our hearts will keep loving you

we may not be with you

but forever you will be missed

and we will see you again, yes,

in His perfect time and place

-s.am

loc:manilamemorial

311010

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

happyhalloween!!!

be safe

HE CARRIED ME

as HE does

always

LOVE THING

how can such true love exists and bound for eternity..

love that is undying...endless & forever...

how such love be without the existence of the other?

don't ask---that's suicidal. haha!

"plus que ma propre vie" - "more than my life"

model lovebirds: Bella & Edward

keeper: cuz grace

LITTLE DREAMER

my lil jet-setter 6:

travels with me all the time

my lil sean

his siblings are dreaming just the same

in two cities of the world--ny/sydney

to your keepers...i'll see you in my dreams guys!

WAITING

soonsomedaywillcome

youwillsee

NASTY

yes you are to whosoever did this!

if you don't have anything to do please just spare the earth with your filthy mind and deeds.

our earth is not your canvass for such nasty works.

one suggestion - why not put them on your skin! i won't mind at all!

note: i am not against grafitti...i love it!

ANOTHER DAY

170910

He never failed me

He lets the sun shine

He took my worries

always my savior

THERE IS STILL LIGHT

160910

my sky

as i sat on the bus teary

mind was preoccupied

hands trembling

need to rush

gotta be on the flight

have to get home

TIME CHECK

Almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon @ mrt Orchard Station

EAST COAST PARK

SELAMAT HARI RAYA

It's a holiday today (observed) in celebration of the Hari raya puasa. Feast day for our Muslim brothers. It commemorated the end of fasting or Ramadan. This feast is recognized in most countries especially in the middle east. We don't have work so i woke up early and went to East Coast Park for a little break. "Breath in, Breathe out." Yes, i need some fresh air. it relaxes me.

DOG LEASH

We brought with us our dog in the park. Unlike other pets Gem is so naughty barking on other dogs passing around. He is so loud and would bark until dogs were out of his site. Just awhile ago we have him tied up to the bench then this tall guy with his white furry dog passed by and stopped in front (some meters away to be exact). Gem went wild barking. It ran hard and fast snapping off his leash unto this guys dog. Good thing he was able to carry his dog up. Like hell, i ran with may bare feet to get Gem back to our place and of course said sorry to the guy for what had happened.

Ok but the guy didn't take sorry for that. He kept yacking about this happened to him twice already for this day. Nagged that we should be careful and like this and that. Good thing i still hold myself up not to get back blasting him. In the first place it's not my fault for him having a bad day today nor my fault that Gem's leash snapped off. Accidents are inevitable and so do shits happen! So chill man!

WASH AWAY

"and i got troubles oh,

but not today

cause they're gonna wash away,

this old heart gonna take them away..."

RAFFLES PLACE

I went to see my 39th flr-client. So i got out from this MRT station, went up to one of the buildings there, went back down after like 30 minutes transaction, look around, sat on one corner, took some shots, walked around for more shots, bought ice cream on bread to cool me a bit from this hot weather, rode the train after, and went back to work.

Raffles MRT Station

Red fire hydrant

Lamp posts along Raffles

Crow, one of the protected birds

The Museum

Back on the table and face on paperworks. Hello, how may i help you? answering those rings. :)

A ROMANTIC PLACE

This area behind Fullerton Hotel got nice romantic ambiance most especially at night. Flowers and vines, lamp posts, tables and chairs lined up here. I am not sure how this area looks at night but small candlelights would be nice on those tables, wine glasses, romantic instrumental music on the background and of course lovers with their bits of laughter and then me taking pictures of them. Snap out of it and get back to reality! :) As i was saying, this is a nice place for that.

They usually do wedding pictorials around this area. I hurried up to catch this couple in their wedding dress and suit. Not a bad shot even from behind. :)) Again, i am thinking of those photography workshops and events here. Yes, wanting to go but no time.

EARLIER SCENARIOS

These figures i took from the sides of the bridge. They maybe replicas of how it was before years ago. I saw like replicas of foreigner talking to a local on one side of the bridge and one like doing barter with his goods. It's just too bad i wasn't able to take some photos on that side.

Two little kittens with their parent playing along the riverside.

And this is a fun scene on one side of the bridge. A replica of how kids before used to jumped here for a swim. This kid taking off his sh0rts to join the others. Then the other kid trying to push his friend to the water. It's such fun scenario of how it was here in this area long time ago.

They are nice representations of the years gone by. I think i got my pictures for the day already. Wow!