I Need A Vacation!

I need a vacation! I think I have been stressed too much lately that I am already getting sick. I am having nose bleeds every now and then and it is getting to me quickly. The break I want to have should be still comfortable. I couldn't stand the heat of the sun. I might pass out in the middle of travel and people might not appreciate passing by the hospital first before we get to the destination. I was thinking of getting myself one of those motor homes I usually see in Florida. That would really be a perfect fit; and it would be all good for my needs. I know there are affordable ones now in the market and I should start by taking the easiest way to find it... on line!

I could imagine pulling this from North to South giving me the best comfortable ride I've always wanted. I wouldn't want to suffer the same fate I had a few months ago where I had to cook until well done under the sweltering heat of the sun just because I needed to get to our home a few hours South of Manila. I almost fainted while driving and I dragged my Mom and Dad along too. That was a nightmare for me! I would never want to drive that way ever again! I need an RV or a motor home fast... do you know where to get one fast?! Let me know!

Happy Anniversary My D60KREW Family!

It was hightime we did a photowalk again or as we had on some of our printed shirts FOTOWALK NA D60KREW! Because we are celebrating our Anniversary this June. Since the threads conception last year, my dear camera (Trish) and I have been buds with the same breeds as with my peers over at the D60KREW. I learned a lot from doing street photography and portraiture with them. I guess in its simplest form, I did have a lot to learn when I started this hobby and what great news to have but get acquainted with people who have been using the gear more than me... I met the D60KREW family when all I wanted was to take decent pictures and I think I got more out of that.... obviously it spurred lots of hot days under the sun and the camaraderie. All that and the fun quirky moments with the other guys and gals of the krew.

Here are some highlights of the Anniversary walk last Sunday:

Cid Estrada, Ryan Liberato, Ardiel Ross Topacio, Valynn Katrine Mag-usara, Francis Cayetano, Bangge Sella-Mahilum, Andy Rodriguez 洪安洛, Ronald Reyes Orcino, Me , Xander Solis, Andrew Alonto and Ms. Bambit. If names are missing facebook probably had something to do with it hahaha!

There were a lot of group hugs that happened. Some of them were really wacky as you might have known. What can we do, we're a happy bunch! If you combine the antics of the good guys and gals of the D60KREW, the long walk or travel would not probably tire you... but the laughs in between will. This walk was sort of a comeback since we held our first one inside the walls of Intramuros. It was scorching hot but we had a lot of fun!

Here's more of my BTS shots:

D60KREW Belle on a Bell Bangge Mahilum

Ms Bambit, Andrew, Geh, Ryan and Xander taking a rest. It was hot and we were tired!

Carlo, Joseph, Andrew, Ryan, Cid and Xander taking a seat on the streets of Intramuros.

D60KREW Noobs Andrew, Geh and Mhacdo. Ryan stands behind them.

D60KREW FOTOWALK NA! Art Topacio and Bangge wearing it proud!

To everyone who made this photowalk happen and to all my buds in the D60KREW....

Happy Anniversary D60KREW!
Until the next FOTOWALK! =)

Managing Information Structures

This is going to be a little technical so bare with me. I know I'm used to talking about this stuff in the office on a regular basis but let me impart to you a few things about network services. It has been obvious that I know how routers, switches and wireless networking devices work. I've been an expert on it for quite a number of years now. Experience tells me that together with premier grade devices there should be a corresponding working database that would efficiently bring any system up to its feet. The electronic mail that we use in everyday office work for example needs listings for the whole thing to work. Managing thousands of mail recipients and senders on a secure environment is tantamount to corporate systems. Without it and its security everything would be out in the open including company secrets. That would be the end of an illustrious career and a whole operation. I know I have a lot to learn and it is a good thing that Active Directory Tutorial can be accessed with a simple click of a button. Learning the concept of LDAP directory services would get me well informed than some of my other peers who are in the industry. We probably all schooled on same universities but experience would definitely get someone like me an edge. That; and a couple of masters class too in a well known university perhaps would seal it up when I get the urge to study again soon.

Anybody want to learn about it with me?! Just let me know!

Angels and Demons

This Saturday was extra special. I had a great time with my first group the Digital Katipuneros. DK as we call it was the first organization I got to be with when I started this hobby. I think I also got infected with GAS (Gadget Acquisition Syndrome) from them too because when I saw their gear, it was everything a guy like me couldn't resist. Well that's aside from the fact that I really needed to buy them eventually. Armed with a 35mm lens this time, I proceeded to the photoshoot location in Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife. We usually have shoots here since everyone is within the Quezon City Area.
This was around noon... well probably 3PM and we met at the amphitheater. I saw some new guys. I admit I haven't been going to DK because of my schedules and other organizations I go to also, but since I already had gone to their first ones the pillars of DK were just like family. I never hesitated to shoot with them since I feel really comfortable. The concept as the title of this post suggests is Angels and Demons. A lady that I shot before was there as an Angel. Jackie was all smiles. She had that same predicament as snow white on a fairy tale. It was perfect though since it was a very dramatic shoot. Under the hot circumstances we were in it was hard to keep composure. We wiped off droplets of perspiration every now and then. But it all went perfect. Even Mae who did the Demon role was great! She was fierce and it was all good to end the photoshoot since I had work a few hours after that. The output?

Here is one of them... =)

Nice huh?! =)