First Photo Shoot : Philippine Fashion Week, Band Portfolio

It's one heck of a hectic week for me because I think I have gone too far in scheduling activities. As my first photography lessons arrive, I will be participating in the Philippine Fashion Week this weekend and I hope it would not be as bad as I thought it would be. I have practiced quite a little at home and in the office to get more shots perfected as I embark in this new hobby. I hope I fare quite well in this album I'm planning to get. On Friday, this is going to be the lineup of activities:

May 29, 2009 Friday
5:30PM Grand Allure Collection
Featuring: Boy Guino-o, Benjie Manuel, Dax Bayani, Jaz Cerezo, Joel Bautista, John Herrera, Jontie Martinez, Lizanne Cua, Llyod Arceo, Marc Rancy, Melvin Lachica, Nat Manilag, Philip Torres, Popo Go, Ren Manabat (Function Room 2 & 3)
6:30PM Jag (MOA, Main Atrium)
7:30PM Reene Salud (Function Room 2 & 3)
9:30PM Premier Collection D
Featuring: Ceige Cagalawan, Delby Bragais, Dimple Lim, Edwin Uy, Kermit Tesoro, Norman Noriega

Then after that, a friend invited me to go to a photo shoot for an upcoming band. I will be getting a lot of experience from this obviously and it really is a good way to start this new hobby of mine. I already got the jargons loaded on my brain, now its just the application that I have to worry about. I'll be maximizing whatever I've got on a stock camera. I got the notion that I am doing farely in Macro shots but I am yet to practice glamour and portrait shots. With everything lined up for me, I hope I survive this weekend. I also got a date this Saturday so I'm looking forward to that! =)

The Business Analysis Experts

I have been in the business industry for a while now. I earned much of what I have investing in blue chip stocks and trading treasury bills in my spare time. I know I still have a lot to learn since this is not my field of expertise but I know I would not be left behind. I have friends who are business analysts and they also fare well in the industry considering there is a so called world financial crisis. I kind of pick up from where they also begin their trading, but as anyone knows of the Philippine stock market... it is just going to be very volatile this year so I let the experts do the talking and the walking.

There is an Affordable Business Analysis Course that they could take in order to be the best in the world. They all want to be Certified Business Analyst Professionals and this is one avenue that they could use in order to achieve their goals. The CBAP exam though is very hard and they need all the help in order to memorize and understand BABOK 2.0. Not to mention courses like these are very expensive. BAMENTOR offers a special price of only $600 to the public. They however charge only $348 for IIBA members. These special rates only would apply until the end of the year and remain at par with prices of other prestigious review centers. That is one thing that they can do to make things easier in a span of only 6 weeks. I know this would help them a lot if they get certified because it will give them the needed edge in business analysis. In turn, they would benefit me and the small investments I have. Hey! I mean why would you go for someone who does not know how to run things in the first place?! It is our money on the line here and we obviously need to get people who know what they are doing. In a dog eat dog world like ours, it pays to get experts to do the job for you!

The Nikon D60 Now In My Hands!

It’s expensive but hey! Who said that getting one is cheap anyway! I just got my hands on the Nikon D60 which I was thinking of getting these past few months. Not to mention always mention in every conversation I had with my officemates. I was dead tired a while ago but you know how it feels when you try to sleep but you always kept on remembering something? Well that is the same exact thing I was doing a while ago. I don’t want to experience a time where all I ever dream of was cameras chasing me in my nightmares. That would really be odd but that’s what most of my dreams are made of.


I did not sleep the day before literally and I was just lying on my bed practically squinting. Hopelessly trying to get some Z’s, but it never came. Too late it was already 7PM and I had to go to work at 9. Geeze, if only I knew that would happen I could have stayed in the office the whole day instead. Got to the van and drove all the way back to the office and done reports… but there it was again I was browsing camera sites at the side. It did not leave me alone, it just became worst because I was already taking notes of numbers, prices and establishments. Sleepy but I was still thinking of the camera… yeah I decided to go with the D60. The D60 ladies and gentlemen is much better than the D40 and a little less technical than the D90. If I had the moolah I would have gone for that but this one is just on the right place at the right time when I was looking for one. It was on the price range too, but I was thinking of getting a cheaper gray one or the one with the CDSC warranty on it. I made the choice of getting the CDSC which would practically get me through a worry free photography of 2 years free of service and parts at any authorized Nikon dealer.

I’m a noob at photography but I will get there soon. I’m starting to learn a few jargons already and I’m kinda getting there. I’ll be creating a different photo blog for that I guess. That would be better right?! Wish me luck!

A Golfer's Dream!

I play golf every once in a while and it is a good stress reliever. I do not play professionally but veterans always tell me I should consider doing so. I think my swing was one convincing factor because I could have had a hurricane hitting the pimpled ball. I wonder how much would that cost since I am spending quite a bit in equipment already.

With the popularity of the game and Tiger Woods carrying all the fame and fortune that the sport has brought, you just have to consider playing in the big league. I only go to Veterans Golf and Country Club to hit a few balls in the weekend. Sometimes, I also play in tournaments that are being handled by charitable institutions on the same course. A local Golfshop had a couple of announcements on their boards about events that included prizes; but would require me to dish out several thousands of pesos before I could play. I know that is how it goes but it is getting a little bit expensive for me. Some of them are branded too so I am not that quite surprised if they go over the budget. If you do not know how and where to buy equipment it would even cost you more.



Golfreisen is next on my list because when I saw the picturesque beauty of the golf courses in Germany my jaws just dropped. I was at awe because even at the background you will never miss the mountains or some other postcard perfect locations. There are about 50 club memberships available in the different regions that can suit your taste. Do you remember those Marlboro commercials in TV? The sights were almost exactly like that or more. Maybe they did take a couple of their shots there. It is just pretty and I would love to go and visit their golf courses soon.

Platzreife is also available for those who would want to apply. You need that so you can play in Germany; it is a special permit for golf players. I hope I can get one soon, I barely have extra money for Philippine tourneys so I better plan ahead if I do think about going on tournaments in Germany at this time. I need to get my plans made because this will be one heck of a vacation. I need to make my dreams a reality and if that means I have to spend a whole month there, I will never think twice!