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+ Photography
+ My Life
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PS
Okay, I lied. My LJ is really not FRIENDS ONLY. In fact a lot of my posts are public. I just wanted a reason to use that picture. Forgive me? XDDDD

I love this song. It was love at first listen. LOL.



And I have strong hate for guys who play the field. So, there.


Anywho, sorry I haven't been around here much. RL has just been taking most of my time. I've lost weight. I've met lots of new friends. My job is great. I can't really ask for more right now. Life is good. =)

I hope you guys are ok. ♥

Sorry to be an update whore, but I just gotta share this song.

Helpless [High Quality] - Rico Blanco

It's one of my favorite songs nowadays. Give it a listen! It's from my favorite Filipino songwriter, Rico Blanco.


HELPLESS

The morning wakes
I find myself entangled
In visions of your warm embrace
I pour some coffee
And slowly swirl in mem'ries
Of the night we watched the stars fade into space

Chorus:
I'm addicted to your
Tender kisses and its
Keepin me up all night
I didn't expect that I'd be
So affected every
Time you look me in the eyes
I become so helpless
Helpless

Day moves along
The symptoms only aggravate like
Wishing for a passerby
To stop a while
And listen to my story of
How much brighter you've made my life

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SIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. I want my guy to sing this to me. While playing the guitar. Sigh.

.... in love with BoA's 永遠 PV. And I am possibly crushing on her especially during the part when she's dancing on the street. I LOVE HER HAIRSTYLE!!! I actually thought she had it cut. =___=". But waaaaaaaaaah, me want a haircut like that~!!! Why do I always like the hairstyles that do not complement my face shape? LOL.

It's refreshing to see BoA getting all sweet and lovey-dovey with a guy on some parts of the video. I am not so much of a BoA fan so I dunno if she's made PVs that are like that before. Maybe she has, but I haven't seen it. It brings out her cuteness. LOL.

And since we're on the subject of BoA, here's an incredible remix of Girls on Top. Woah... these remixers are ultra-talented. LIKE WOAH. I'm speechless. You just have to see for yourself.



Okay, my prepaid internet is running out. Before I go, I just wanna say that today, I went for an interview. I hope I get that job. *prays*

Just spent my afternoon arguing with SmartBRO customer service. I never spent soooo much time on the phone. The first rep hung up on me. The second one was a bit better, but was no help either. It's just all fucking frustrating. I hate this day.

Not even this can make me feel better.



I was supposed to write a squeeful lulz entry about this picture, but SmartBRO ruined it all. Boohoo.

THIS GUY IS HOT.



I watched him in "Seducing Mr. Robin" last night and I loved him there so much that I decided to watch "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in the movies today. I WANT TO KEEP HIM. Like, seriously. XD

And I use the word 'seriously' too much. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. He so hot. I want! XD

Ok. That's it.



PS
I loved the movie. Awesome cinematography and direction, awesome (and sooooo hot) cast of characters. There were some scenes with awful CG, but the hot mutants more than made up for it. XD I want to say more but my prepaid internet is running out. Boohoo.

AAAAAAAND ANOTHER ONE....



I am currently watching Beethoven Virus to satisfy my hunger for violins and orchestra and classical music and gorgeous Korean actors and so far. it hasn't failed me just yet. Although I have to say it's not the best Korean drama I've watched (read: boring) and the subtitles that came with the DVD I bought just sucks so much it's almost as if I'm watching without subtitles at all, but it's alright. Jang GeunSuk smiles, and I'm fine. That's just how lame I am sometimes. (Or maybe all the time... XD)

He reminds me so much of Jo InSung, who is like one of the first Korean actors I ever had a crush on. SIGH.



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I finally had the chance to rest after a very hectic week. I never thought I would be able to steal a couple of days to give myself some 'me time'. And I still have a couple of days of rest before things get more hectic again. I still have a lot of stuff to think of and take care of regarding my life. I need to think my plans over and decide what to do. I NEEEEEEED TO UNWIND, like somewhere quiet and peaceful. =(


PS

I can't wait for the Advanced Workshop~!!! =D

I just got back from a wedding. This was the first time I cried at a wedding. And what's funny was, I didn't even know the bride personally. I was just a guest of a guest. LOL. I'm lame. I just couldn't help it! The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra played, and the male singer was sooooo darn good. And the church, the Manila Cathedral, was just too awesome for words.

Sigh. Weddings are indeed beautiful.

We had our graduation yesterday. I can't believe that the workshop is over. =( It really makes me sad that we only got to bond in the last few days of class. I'm going to miss some of my classmates. *sigh*

Anywho, the shoot for the exhibit went well. I am so proud of this set because I had a lot of 'first times' while doing it. It was the first time for me to do a set at night because I always hated the fact that there is no sunlight at night. It was also the first time I used another light source, my flash, and it was the first time I used it remotely. This was also the first shoot that I really really prepared for. Like I drew all my shots the night before on paper. That was how prepared I was, and it really helped in making the work a lot faster and easier. =)

We didn't know that there would be a contest among all our submissions. We were told about it just before presentation when the judges came in. They were staff and faculty of the University of the Philippines Film Institute. My work won 2nd place. =) ♥

This was my photo story submission.


( Larger View )

Thanks so much to Chris Martinez and Jean Lyn Gatdula for helping me out in the shoot. I wouldn't have been able to pull off my concept without the two of you. ♥♥♥

Special thanks also go to Totoy Madriaga and his staff for letting us use his shop for an hour to do the shoot.


MODELS: Jean Lyn Gatdula, Chris Martinez
MAKEUP / STYLING / LIGHTING ASSISTANT: Chris Martinez
PHOTOGRAPHY and CONCEPT: Raia Ajihil

Two pictures from this set will be exhibited at the Ishmael Bernal Gallery in UP on June 06, 2009. =)

I am going to cram a photoshoot for an exhibit. TT_TT. Why why why why does the deadline have to be so soon??? I just found out today that we need to submit the photos by Thursday. =( I initially thought it was going to be later than that. D: Anyhwo, I've managed to talk to my MUA/Stylist friend and a model, and I already have a concept in mind. Now all I need is to make things happen. Wish me luck!

I did a random shoot with my friend ronnhie yesterday. I had an assignment and she agreed to model for me. We shot in random places near their home. Here's a sample shot from that shoot. (I may edit the treatment later... I'm not quite sure I'm very happy with it just yet.)



Thanks again for helping me out! =)


Model: Sharon
Makeup/Styling/Photography: Me


Okay, I need to go now.