“it was only a kiss. how did it end up like this? jelousy, turning saints into the sea. swimming through sick lullabies. choking on your alibis. but it’s just the price i pay. destiny is calling me to open up my eager eyes”

coz i’m mistress brightside!

“Using me as a doormat is one thing. Screwing with my career is another! I have been wiping your snot and covering your ass for weeks now. And all you’ve done is abuse me. And for a little while you get to do that because you’re heartbroken and pathetic, and I’m a good friend. But it ends now. Get your own surgery and wipe your own snot.” -Izzie on Grey’s Anatomy

The same goes for us. I felt vindicated.  You lost. Big time. And now you are complaining i am becoming a bitch. You haven’t seen the bitch in me yet.

“After days of moping around, you woke up this morning feeling like your old self again: charming and ready to try anything at least once. So how can you celebrate? How about reconnecting with the gang? After a bit of good-natured kidding about where you’ve been and a whole lot of winks, nods and sidelong glances, they’ll be delighted to have you back in the fold. Worry not, that it will kill any chance of spontaneity.” – read it somewhere. it just made me smile so i’m reposting it.

lately, on hiatus. been hybernating. busy with work. social life is DOA. confused. lost. demoralized by some things. haha.

on the bright side, we have only four more days before sine die. gawd! i love congressional recess. i promise to make the most out of it. plan trips. update this site on recent trips. take photos. upload photos. workout. surf. touch base with friends.

and here’s proof that i’m really working.  it’s been a productive april and may. we’re about to pass on third reading the proposed anti-trust/competition law.  i put some really hard work on this one and finally, i think i have developed a better appreciation and understanding of how anti-trust/competition policy works.

and then the boss is pushing for the passage of his twin bills aimed at lowering electricity costs – senate bill no. 3147 and 3148.  i’m handling senate bill no. 3147 which seeks to impose a 3% franchise tax on the distribution income of distribution utilities in lieu of all nationa and local taxes.  the other one, senate bill no. 3148 seeks to reduce the government share from the exploration, development and utilization of indigenious sources of energy and use whatever reduction to lower the cost of electricity. these might sound terribly boring and technical for some. haha. but since we’re busy drumming up support, let this be my way of telling the few people who drop by this site. and please do the country a favor, support the bills and pass the message. :-)

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile speaks with Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Finance Secretary Margarito Teves while a staff eavesdrops at the back during a committee meeting Tuesday on House Bill No. 5521 or an Act Adopting the Simplified Net Income Taxation Scheme for individuals engaged in trade, business and practice of profession.

picture and caption courtesy of senate website.

the 50mm prime provides tack sharp photos and a very nice bokeh/depth of field (that blurred background for photos to make your subject stand out).  however, it does not autofocus on the d40 so i’m currently getting the hang of manually focusing. it’s hard right now but i’m hoping it would get easier with practice.  

so i was doing some practice shots last weekend while my dogs were romping ang playing in the terrace. i didn’t mind them since the gate was locked and so i proceeded to take shots. did i mention my dogs are smart? well, they are!  spot, our half dachshund and pinscher fur clown, has been opening the gate at whim whenever no one is looking. since i was very busy with the camera, spot decided to open the gate and both dogs decided to make a break for it.

as i was chasing them, my newly acquired lens banged on the gate. thank god nothing serious happened to it, just a smudge of paint plastered on the side of the lens filter.

these are the two little devils who almost destroyed my new toy. innocent and sweet eh? they also gouged one of our sofa sets open.

i bought myself a Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D.  it’s in used but good condition.

off to practice, i’m excited.

hmmm. now, i just need to save for that 55-200mm VR.

This is handy information for those who wish to buy cameras in Hidalgo/Quiapo. Here are the contact numbers, you can call ahead and place your orders before going all the way there.

Avenue Photo Supply
Address: 712 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-2761, 733-5474, 734-3307
Contact: Wilson Lu
Products: Quantum, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Slik, China brand lights, Radio receivers, Bulbs, Flash bulbs, Tamron, Tiffen, Domke, Kodak, Fuji, Ilford Film, Widest range of Lighting equiptment in Hidalgo.

Fotohaus
Address: 713 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 734-4471, 734-3304 to 05, 733-4565, 733-5531
Fax: 733-5528
Contact: Lety C. Uy
Products: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Rechargeable batteries, Lamination equiptment, Film, Dry boxes

Henry’s Camera & Photo Supply
Address: 310 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7723, 735-7989, 734-5099
Fax: 734-4018
Contact: Nicholson Ong
E : henryscamera@yahoo.com
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Assorted Studio lighting and lots of batteries

Mayer Photo
Address: 111, 113, 115 C. Palanca St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7598, 733-7722
Look for: Ramon Ong
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, good source for high end lenses.

Watson Photo Shop
Address: 312 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7697
Look for: Philip King Tan Tang
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Sunpak, Olympus

i have a lot of overdue blog entries as usual. i haven’t blogged about my capones and anawangin camping trip, as well as my hot air balloon trip in clark.  i was not able to do that last weekend as i was busy revising the anti-trust draft bill and i had several meetings this week.

i however posted the photos at my multiply site, linked on my sidebar with the category “let’s multiply”. thank you g for giving me instructions in adding widgets.

and i’ve been addicted to camera lens lately. i want to buy ,i really really want to buy a 55-200mm af-s vr lens and a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. my impulsive streak is kicking in which is not really good for my financial health.

and union bank just called, they are giving me a pre-approved card and will be delivering it soon. yay! i finally have a card after so many unsecsessful attempts/applications to almost all credit card companies. now i’m thinking if this will be good for my financial health as well. i will probably use it to buy a lens first chance i got, or not if i get to reign in this impulsive streak.

and finally, i’m thinking of creating another blog, a photo blog similar to a project 365 but i don’t know if i will be able to religiously take one photo a day. it’s still in the works, i will update when it’s up and running.

to thaw a cold heart

on valentine’s day!

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shot at the hot air balloon festival, clark air field last sunday. there were a lot of cute and cuddly dogs. this lab puppy stole my heart. i’ve always wanted one and i feel that we’ll be getting one soon.