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Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
August 1, 2014
March 10, 2014
Photos and thoughts
Psalm 30:5's in my head and I think it's the best thing I've read all week. This is how my March began.
My family isn't so much of the outdoor type. Although we travel and eat out every now and then, we still find most comfort when confided in a small room on a Saturday afternoon where we are gathered around to watch a film that is supposed to be Academy-Award winning, but dad's spoiled the ending and that basically ruins the whole experience (The Prestige- awesome stuff). Ma's got her homemade pizza and some apple pie but since our local grocery won't restock, this is the last apple pie we'll ever eat for God knows how long so we split it evenly. I'm on the bean bag to the left, my brother's on the right. We've never labelled it that way, but it's been registered for almost a year now. The littlest one is oblivious and that's always how it's supposed to be.
I don't think i've ever written about the gift of family, i don't think i've ever rambled on giving thanks. But I don't want to ramble on it for paragraphs and paragraphs because I'm exhausted, but I want you to know that I would and I could but i'm hesitant because i know words won't suffice. Neither will photographs. But dear family, I'll always be grateful.
My family isn't so much of the outdoor type. Although we travel and eat out every now and then, we still find most comfort when confided in a small room on a Saturday afternoon where we are gathered around to watch a film that is supposed to be Academy-Award winning, but dad's spoiled the ending and that basically ruins the whole experience (The Prestige- awesome stuff). Ma's got her homemade pizza and some apple pie but since our local grocery won't restock, this is the last apple pie we'll ever eat for God knows how long so we split it evenly. I'm on the bean bag to the left, my brother's on the right. We've never labelled it that way, but it's been registered for almost a year now. The littlest one is oblivious and that's always how it's supposed to be.
I don't think i've ever written about the gift of family, i don't think i've ever rambled on giving thanks. But I don't want to ramble on it for paragraphs and paragraphs because I'm exhausted, but I want you to know that I would and I could but i'm hesitant because i know words won't suffice. Neither will photographs. But dear family, I'll always be grateful.
November 24, 2012
vanilla cupcake bakery
this post is for all of my teenage filipino readers who
1. love vintage things
2. love sweet treats
When it comes to eating cupcakes, many things can influence the sweet experience that you experience on your first bite. One, it's the ambiance of the place you're eating in. I'll let you know - a cute shop with vintage furniture totally delivers a vintage, making it ten times better to eat their cupcakes! They have the cutest furniture and the cutest store look - definitely one of the most noteworthy restaurant designs here in Manila. SO unique!
What I love most about their shop besides how they fix it up is the variety of their cupcakes. Some cupcake stores that I know of in the Philippines normally have just one main flavor, or one main dish that everyone keeps coming at. When I order and buy from Vanilla, there are so many for me to choose from! From their classic Vanilla Cupcake (definitely a must get) to their NY Cheesecake, you can never be disappointed.
I think that the most fun I can have in Vanilla is with my mom or my best friend. Although it is a brilliant place for families and friends to come together and eat cupcakes, I think that the girls of the family would have the most fun. My tip? Head over to Trinoma or Glorietta right now and bring your friends along! Hurry up and get the cupcakes while they still last!
Good cupcakes and a good store altogether is not easy to find. I'm so happy that I've finally found one.
My favorites:
- Vanilla Cupcake
- NY Cheesecake
- Red Velvet
- Salted Caramel
- Nutella Chocolate
- Iced Tea
1. love vintage things
2. love sweet treats
A few weeks ago, I was invited to the opening of the most delicious cupcake store in the whole Philippines by far - Vanilla Cupcake Bakery! I'm serious, you guys, this is going to be the next big thing, and you - reader - better be the first among your friends to know about it!
When it comes to eating cupcakes, many things can influence the sweet experience that you experience on your first bite. One, it's the ambiance of the place you're eating in. I'll let you know - a cute shop with vintage furniture totally delivers a vintage, making it ten times better to eat their cupcakes! They have the cutest furniture and the cutest store look - definitely one of the most noteworthy restaurant designs here in Manila. SO unique!
What I love most about their shop besides how they fix it up is the variety of their cupcakes. Some cupcake stores that I know of in the Philippines normally have just one main flavor, or one main dish that everyone keeps coming at. When I order and buy from Vanilla, there are so many for me to choose from! From their classic Vanilla Cupcake (definitely a must get) to their NY Cheesecake, you can never be disappointed.
I think that the most fun I can have in Vanilla is with my mom or my best friend. Although it is a brilliant place for families and friends to come together and eat cupcakes, I think that the girls of the family would have the most fun. My tip? Head over to Trinoma or Glorietta right now and bring your friends along! Hurry up and get the cupcakes while they still last!
Good cupcakes and a good store altogether is not easy to find. I'm so happy that I've finally found one.
My favorites:
- Vanilla Cupcake
- NY Cheesecake
- Red Velvet
- Salted Caramel
- Nutella Chocolate
- Iced Tea
October 19, 2012
nothing going on
{ all these photos are taken on manual - woo! }
I've finally learned how to shoot on manual, and it's not as difficult as I had expected.
This month has been plain, flat boring. I haven't done anything exciting lately.
Anyways, I'm sorry for being away for a long time. This week actually lasted longer than I thought. They call "hell week", because it's the end of the term. It's when all the work starts to come in and eventually would leave us all hanging on sewing thread.
I promise a better post soon.
Aaron Johnson, you beautiful thing.
October 1, 2012
a happy customer
Note! In no way was I asked, influenced or required to write about this, I am merely sharing what's been making me happy for the past week! :)
I stumbled upon My Four Hens photography a few months ago, and you cannot believe how happy I am with my purchase. I bought their Serendipity Lightroom set which was placed at a fair price - almost a dollar for a versatile preset, with three extra ones!
And, I have to say, these presets are really doing me lots'a good.
I stumbled upon My Four Hens photography a few months ago, and you cannot believe how happy I am with my purchase. I bought their Serendipity Lightroom set which was placed at a fair price - almost a dollar for a versatile preset, with three extra ones!
And, I have to say, these presets are really doing me lots'a good.
If you've been debating on getting these presets or not, let me save your life by telling you to get them. If you haven't browsed the website yet, go now, buy something and have the most fun you might ever have when it comes to editing on Lightroom! I am actually looking forward to purchasing another set! Have fun!
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