The week that was (May 23-29)

Sunday: Got up at around 7am and immediately did some photo editing. We made sure we were full before we left home going back to Manila. Once we got home, I immediately do some laundry of my own (socks + face towels) as my wife complains that our broadband got disconnected. We called Sun but they weren't much of help. I went to Robinson's Galeria to settle our account and the rep mentioned that our broadband will be reconnected within 24 hours. Then later that night. I got an SMS from my boss asking me to report earlier (7am-4pm instead of my usual 8am-5pm).

Monday: With barely 6 hours of sleep, I went to work for my 7am-4pm shift. I passed by Mc Donalds along Ayala Ave to get some food since my lunch won't be until 1pm. Then we waited for our phone lines to get ok (migration to fiber optics) before we started our work. I left early since I reported early.

Tuesday: I got up at around 5:30am. When I got to the office, it was like I wanna sleep again since I feel like I'm deprived of it for weeks now. The day was quite OK before going home. Uploaded some pictures to my facebook and multiply account that night.

Wednesday: Got up in the middle of the night with cramps on my left leg. It hurts like hell that I almost woke everybody. Good thing it subsided before starting my day at 5:45am. I can hardly walk straight for a few minutes before my legs get used to the pressure. The good news is that our pay was already ready. I went to the nearest ATM Machine to withdraw some money and waited for 5pm for me to go home. But instead of going home, I went to Robinson's Galeria to buy the Digital Photography Books (boxed set) by Scott Kelby that I am looking forward to buy for that past 2-3 weeks at NBS. There was an instance that I miss one of its book while having diner at Cajun Restaurant. I went back to NBS to tell the saleslady that I had two volume 2 books instead of 1 (there was no volume 1 in the boxed set I bought).

Thursday: Got up at around 5:45am despite having less sleep (5 hours).I thought my day would be OK but I felt like I'm gonna collapse. Probably due to lack of sleep for the past few weeks now that its catching-up on me.I don't know what hit me when I decided to stop by at Robinson's Galeria again to indulge myself in another food trip courtesy of Thai Kitchen. I went home full but still not feeling good.

Friday: I got up earlier (4:15am) than my usual wake-up time despite that I didn't have work that day. I just went online and sort some pictures for future editing. After taking my wife to the LRT for her work, I went back home to try to get some more sleep for an hour or two. Then I went out for lunch and have my haircut after 3 months. I went online before going to Harrison Plaza to meet my mom (and hand my contribution to her). I got there early despite the rain and went first to national bookstore to read some photography books. After meeting my mom, I went back to national bookstore to continue my reading. After I purchased my first photography book, I realized that it would be an addiction I want to indulge in minus the spending of course. Then I went to Robinson's Place Manila to look for my future camera bag. I passed by Crumpler Store on the 3rd floor and asked one of the saleslady there the specs of the 6 million dollar home (better known as 6mdh). I really liked the bag and I will getting it in 2 months time. Before I went home, I passed by booksale to see if the June issue of FHM is now available. Luckily I was able to purchase one. I took a quick bite at Chef D' Angelo while scanning my newly purchased FHM.The magazine was awesome because my response there thru their facebook account was there. ^_^. It took me more than an hour commuting from Malate back to Sampaloc as it was raining heavily.

Saturday: Got up a little bit late since I'm not feeling 100% well. I wasn't able to edit some pictures that I was supposed to do. Then I had to work from 1pm-10pm which made me sacrifice some events that I was suppose to attend. My shift was not that boring (thanks to the 2 phone calls I got ^_^ ). After shift, I had the urge to take a light dinner at Jollibee before going home. It took me an hour and a half to go home. Then I joined my wife for dinner before calling it a night.

The week that was (March 14-20)

Well another fast-paced and more productive week I may say...

Sunday: Stayed home in San Pedro the whole morning while fixing some of my things. Then watched the fight between Manny Paquiao and Joshua Clottey. Indeed, Clottey's defense was unquestionable but Paquiao's speed did it. Went back home to Manila after watching the bout.

Monday: Did a lot of catching-up online after being unable to go online the previous nigh. Then, I went back to Makati for my second interview but it did not push through since the interviewer was heavily swamped with meetings. With that, I went straight to Glorietta food court to help myself at Savory Chicken before going home with no accomplishment for the day. 

Tuesday: I left home early for my re-scheduled interview in Makati. I passed by Intramuros to take my brunch there before going to Ayala. Since I got there early, I went to Starbucks to perk myself up. My 2nd and 3rd interview that day was good and I'll have to wait for the result next week.

Wednesday: After lunch, I did my laundry (mostly face towel). Later this afternoon, I got a call from another company and I will be scheduled for an interview this Friday

Thursday: Got up early for an exam and interview at office in Manila. I passed by Intramuros to took my breakfast there before gearing up for the day ahead. The results were ok though I have to wait for further announcement. Went to Harrison Plaza to meet with my mom. On my way home, someone approached me and ask if "Im Game?" I had a terrible headache then and went straight home.

Friday: Got up early again for my interview at a search firm in Makati. My stay there was short yet fruitful. Went to Glorietta for lunch before going home. I saw my old college friend and his mom and we chatted until they left from LRT2 station. I did my laundry (socks and undies) before I got a call saying I will be interviewed on Monday at 8:45am.

Saturday: Got up a little bit late and instead of going online, I decided to edit some of the pictures I took since January. Its been a while since I did that and I have to edit the rest within the next few weeks. Went to Intramuros to have my breakfast there before going back to print some documents as well as went online in the afternoon.

I'm looking forward for another fast-paced week with some activities lined-up. XD

Baclaran Church Revisited

Yesterday, I went to Baclaran Church not just to seek help and guidance from our Mother of Perpetual Help but also to take pictures as well. Hoping I would include this in my goal to take pictures of 100 churches. 

After Visiting my Mom in her office, I went straight to Baclaran Church. Its been a very long time since I've set my foot into that Church. It kinda made me reminisce the old times when I visited the Church together with my mom. I think it was more than 20 years ago. And everytime I pass by Baclaran whenever I go to Las Piñas or travelling via coastal road, I always do see this church from a distance but I never got a chance to set foot inside until yesterday. It took me another 5 minute walk to reach the church since jeepneys cannot pass through the back of the church.

As I went inside, the church was really filled with people from all walks of life. Rich or poor, everyone came to pray and seek guidance from our Mother and there was a mass going-on. After the mass, I tried to get closer into the altar.

 

The altar was simple yet my eyes were really captivated by its simplicity. I really wanted to take a picture of it right now but since there were a lot (I mean too many) of people praying, I decided not to pay respect first. I checked the vicinity of the church and checked its schedule. I forgot that every Wednesday, this church is jam-packed with people so I decided to visit again soon not just to pray but to take pictures as well.

And since I wasn't able to take pictures of the church, I downloaded some pictures from the internet to make this entry a little bit more interesting. .