Never Sacrifice Quality

I was watching hour's worth of You Tube Videos this weekend because I was one of the millions of people who never got over the SUSAN BOYLE defeat in Britain's Got Talent Show. I never knew she could be beaten by a bunch of kids from London when in fact that was really not a fair comparison, like apples and oranges. If they saw their dance act and compare it to Philippine All Stars who recently won the world championships; that would really be a better way to do it. They would probably concede at the sight of that.

Now with the millions of people who were appalled by the decision, not to mention the hundreds who stayed vigil at her hotel that day... it talks about one particular criterion that judges should have been looking at. This is quality. One tough word to accomplish and one concern that each of us should think about as humans. In this world where consumers take a bigger role in the world market, we should never forget that quality should always be a priority. What you buy and take home for your family no matter how expensive it is reflects how you care. The big question here is; would you want anything less for your loved ones? Would you go the extra mile to get yourself the best thing your money could buy? Of course we do! This is our inalienable right as free people because at the end of the day, we all deserve what we worked for. The hard earned money in a time where markets fall abruptly and financial crisis creeps over economies should be worth every cent. No more, no less.

Watch how these people who made this VistaPrint Video go to the extremes in testing the quality of their products. I know you will like this one!

Now that’s quality!

Philippine Fashion Week 2009 (My Very First Photo Shoot)

Well here goes nothing, I'm just gonna give you a glimpse of what I did in at Philippine Fashion Week a week ago. I hope you like these shots I took from the sidelines. I never got a good place in the photographers area because it was packed!

Enjoy!

This was my first photo shoot using my new Nikon D60 camera. It was a good practice run for me so now I know I'll get better position the next time I have to go. But some of my friends see that they are not that bad. This was a collection by Renee Salud. I had a chance to take a look at some of the Philippine's most beautiful people, and talented ones (for those who were not that goodlooking hehe) and I enjoyed it a lot. Not to mention I was only a few steps away from celebrities, the people who know them and the designers themselves. Renee Salud has been geting raves since the late 70's and was given so many accolades for his fashion line, and discovering models. His eye for beauty is undeniable, and this collection that combines Asian, Neo Japanese and Filipiniana designs are a sight for sore eyes. I'll definitely try to score some tickets for next year when this happens again, it's one thing I will come back for. So how do you think I fared in photography? Heheh...

Here's some of the raw sights and unedited pictures from Fashion week:

First Day Funk!

It's June once again and everybody in this side of the world is preparing for their first day of school year 2009 - 2010. In anticipation of the huge traffic and markets picking up this season, I travel a lot earlier now so I would not be late for work. I am also trying to find the perfect bag for my NIKON D60 which I bought for my self this month. It may be expensive but that ended my frustrations in photography so it is well worth it.

Aside from that, I was sponsoring a child in a local charity. I did that so there would be something good to do this year. Good thing I have friends who share the same passion that I do so it was not that hard. We bought some school supplies, personalized kids backpacks and a couple of toys to go with it. At least they will have a better time studying while playing on the side right?! I wonder why I never get to do that when I was a kid... ha-ha!

At home, we are going to have a hard time this week because the person who we pay for weekly to wash clothes is out of town. She is not going back until next week, so I'm sure our laundry bag is going to be filled. I have been looking for alternatives but you know how expensive laundry services are in Manila. If you do not do it by bulk it would even be more expensive.

I've got a friend who also gave birth to a bouncing baby boy this evening. I'm so glad I get to be part of the whole process, not the making the baby part obviously but more on taking care of the Mom. You see, she's not that safe in doing these pregnancies and this one in particular is included. I hope she does not read this entry because she will know about the baby memory book I got her this time. The kid is so cute; no picture is going to be wasted!

I have so many plans in so little time; I hope everything turns our right. Let's do the first day funk!

June 2009

It's another month, another post for me. A little something up our sleeves this day because it will be a little hectic at work. Not to mention I have tons of reports to make also. Aside from that, I am looking for a couple of things to jazz up my new Nikon D60 so I asked quite a number of people what to buy and where to start. I don't have a tripod yet so it would probably be better if I start there first. Then purchase UV filters for my lens so it would not get scratched. Funny how this turned out because obviously, this is going to be a long hard road of using my hard earned cash for components of my new hobby. I'm not complaining don't get me wrong but you know how it is these days when everybody else was contemplating about the recession and all, spending like this is really not that advisable. What can you do if you can't stop yourself from spending!! Awe! The list goes on and on.

I have not reviewed the last movie I watched, Star Trek. I'm not a trekkie you know, but the person I was with probably enjoyed it as much as I do. I'll tell you about it a little later on when I get the time. Yes, it's already June and I'm still complaining about time. Sheesh! What's new! I have no time to travel yet, or get acquainted with my photography skills. No time for rest and ample amount of sleep. No time to get better because I still go to work even when I'm sick. No time to make reports since I am also guarding our project at these times and the only time I get to make them is if someone is already around. It's a good thing it is not a Sunday or else I'd be making these reports while alone in this dark corner. I wonder why the air conditioning is already in full blast but not even reaching me here... it's kinda hot. Well I'm hot I know that, but man! it's really hard to get some service around here! The only good thing I guess that happened is the 24/7 MRT huh?!

Heheh... I'm going to tell you guys about my first photo shoot when I get the chance but I'm planning to have that posted on another blog I guess. Yeah! I'm planning to have another one again!