3 posts tagged “philippines”
Yesterday's freedom. I'm talking about the Philippine's Independence day, which is on July 12. A late post of my yesterday's "indulgence" as I went straight home after work and took out my faithful digital camera. I went on top of my roof and took some photos of that day. It's been a while since I taken anything artistic.
Freedom of expression? Freedom is not an easy task if you think about it. Living on your own gives you freedom but to be able to maintain it, you have to work; cook for your own; wash dishes and clothes; and you have to watch yourself.
I celebrate my independence through these photos.
私の方法(ほうほう)watashi no houhou (my manner; my way; my means; my technique)
My last week's experiences were a godsend. I started working and my first few days were incredible. I think, I found a very suitable office and having a job as a web designer again. I was very surprised that they think I am really good with what I do and that is designing websites. I was really humbled that most of the people there knows me and have been following most of my works.
Last Friday, one of my officemate and a so-called friend who I met on the Internet around five years ago told me why shouldn't I work in Singapore or something. He believed that I am really good with what I do. Honestly speaking, I don't think I am that good. My self-esteem is too low. I know that I love creating websites and creating art but working outside the Philippines isn't what I have in mind.
It is kind of sad that most companies here in the Philippines doesn't give much appreciations to most designers and graphic artists alike. Most of them think that being a graphic artist is such an easy job. Making websites isn't all fun and games. Also in creating paintings, one place their emotion in their work. Some people are business minded and I understand that. I guess, having the idea of staying and working here in the Philippines is such a small effort on being a Patriot.
I love my country, even if there are poverty; monkey business in politics; very unusual weather; alligators in the services; those things also exist in other countries. Although, despite of them all, I love the people. I love my family, friends, my home and the food. I don't want to be far away from these, not even for a second.
I'd like to visit other countries but I can't imagine staying outside of the country for more than a month. I admire those who I met who are working in other countries for they are brave.
A few hours later, my brother and I went to 7-11 to buy some snacks and a pack of cigarette for him. The moment I arrive home, I received a text message from Ron saying that he's in front of my house.
Sent him a reply that I'll be down soon. It took me a while to dress up and my brother gave me his "Starbucks™ tradition card" and then I ran outside the door. We drove to Market Market and looked for the starbucks. I want to help my brother complete the stickers but I think it need a lot of work since it's already mid December. @_@ I'm going to fill myself with coffee again.
Anyway, while chatting outside and having smokes. I took a picture of him using my cellphone (sonyericsson K700i). Also showed him my cats and other videos in my phone when I started to remember that I need a stock of blank CD.
We finished our coffee and went inside the mall. We found a store that sells some CD and so I bought fifty pieces. That was all I needed. A few steps later, we saw another stall of computer gadgets.
We went inside and I saw this USB Bluetooth. I thought about my budget and then asked the sales lady to show me the product. There were two kinds of bluetooth that they were selling from the same maker (CD-r King). The other one looked odd with a blue matte like semi-opaque plastic and the other one is the black stick. Asked the lady to have it tested and tried my cellphone if it works. It did just that and I didn't think twice of buying it. (Look!!! I can use my cellphone as a remote control to my pc! XD)
Ron and I strolled around and he went to a store to buy a cute stuff toy for his girl (isn't that sweet?). After a while, I saw something that made me want to buy it (girly stuff) and so I did.
Strolling along, I remembered that I saw a bookstore and wanted to look for my book that I lost months ago - "The Alchemist". I had a hard time looking this book before since it is really a good book. The moment we got in the book store, I didn't expect to find it and I couldn't remember the name of the author (I'm really bad with remembering names).
So when I walked in, I noticed some books that looked familiar to me. Ah! I remembered, I said to myself while dashing right to that particular book stand. And there it was under some piles of other books, the only copy around those pile of books. The alchemist, I found you at last. I was actually smiling when I thought about the covers of the other books, it was the same author. I remembered seeing them from Vox's when I added the alchemist book within my organizer.
Strolling once more, we saw one of my favorite jewelry store - Silverworks. I've been wearing silver rings and earrings from them since I could remember (Highschool - 15 yrs ago). They have the most unique or at least most of their designs calls out to me. Since I rarely like jewelries other than silvers. I lost one of my puzzle rings and I saw two pieces left at that store, the same ones but only smaller. It was just perfect since I had a hard time with my old puzzle ring when I became a little thin (yeah, kept falling off. That's why I lost my old one). Ron said, "wow, ah. I know we were just going for coffee." Gawd, I know! I mean... I don't buy these kind of stuff on a daily basis but when I see something I want, I have to have it. (material and feasible stuff, anyway)
We started looking around for a good digital camera since I wanted a new one. Something smaller than my old one (Fuji FinePix6900Zoom). That camera of mine is four years old already and the Fuji company isn't making any of those models anymore. We went around some stores that are showcasing some digital camera and I saw this Aiptek PocketDV. I actually forgot if this is the same one I saw. I wanted to look for reviews... apparently, there is nothing much about it. I don't know if I'll be getting my money's worth.
A while later, I saw some pc game installers and I saw the Lego Starwars II. >_< I couldn't resist and just bought it off the bat. A few minutes later, I started to feel hungry so we went to have dinner. After that we decided to call it a day and so he dropped me off at my place.
All I can say is that this is a good day. :) Thank you for being a friend, Ron.