forward march

{Lourdes College, Cagayan de Oro City - March 09}

"A graduation ceremony is an event wherein the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success."
- Robert Orben

Seeing the hopeful faces of the new graduates makes me want to play devil's advocate and say to them: "This is as good as it gets." They reminded me of how careless life was at that age. I only cared about getting into college and getting good enough grades to get to the next sem. Life was uncomplicated. I wish I could turn back the clock and experience for one brief moment what life was like without all the responsibilities and drama. I wish I was a graduate again.

lola

{Portrait: Old woman}

"How much of human life is wasted on waiting."
I have always wanted to photograph interesting subjects. However, I haven't had that much chance to go out and do street photography which for me, is where you get to shoot interesting subjects. However, while I was with my family to celebrate the death anniversary of Tatay, I saw this woman sitting all alone amidst a crowd of people. She looked melancholic and I just couldn't resist not taking a photo of her. After taking a few candid shots of her, she noticed me and was posing while my camera clicked. I think she liked the attention and kept on smiling. After our on the spot photo shoot, I thanked her for her time and she in turn gave me her toothless smile and continued on staring into space. If only I had more guts in me I would have done an instant interview also. It would be interesting to know the story of her life. I am sure she lived a full life which is evident in her life lines. Maybe next time when I am bolder:)

save me

{Mahayahay Beach, Argao Cebu - March 2009}

“To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me."- Isaac Newton

If only God handed out floaters before He lets us swim in the sea called life, then no one would be drowning. But then again, what kind of life would that be without the fear of going down at one point in time?

03/11/09

{Portrait: Alas}
"Whatever with the past has gone, the best is always yet to come." - Lucy Larcom

Happy Birthday!:)

reason to smile

Jasmine Eve Mikhaela Geverola
This cuteee pie really knows how to tug my heartstrings. This morning, while I bathed her she said: "I love you ting!" Awwwwssss... made my heart melt. It made my day:)

I love you too little one... don't grow up too soon...

light

{Bohol Sea}
"Carve a tunnel of hope through the dark mountain of disappointment." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Quite an apt quote for everything that I am going through right now. I know the only person who can help me is me. I have to let go off all the negative feelings and work through all the issues. The road ahead will be hard and painful but I think I can do it. Time to move this lazy ass and work my way through the future. Good luck to me:)

p.s.
thanks friendships for always being there for me. you are the bomb!:)