DeBlogged

Photo a Day ( Another 3 days)

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November 26, 2011
Sarnia Harbour. Right after crossing the bridge.

November 29, 2011
D's 23rd birthday! But no, this trike is not for him. An officemate brought it for a nephew and I realized D is no longer my baby boy!

November 30, 2011
Movember ends and the office boys were game enough for this pose.

Photo a Day ( 3 days)

2011-12-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

November 23, 2011
Found outside the Swarovski Store at Yonge and Bloor. These beautiful crystal chairs were used during the fancy reception the night before.

November 24, 2011
US Thanksgiving. Banana in coconut oil and sugar. Yummy! Check out the serving dish too!

November 25, 2011
US Black Friday. Shopping at 2:30 AM. Now, if someone can only bring all these to the car.

Santa Claus Parade

2011-11-20T16:50:00.000-08:00

November 20, 2011
It's another day with lots of photos to choose from - but I chose this!

My wish was for this "Mickey Mouse" guy to stand right here when Santa's float will pass by - but he was already gone. Just glad I took this photo.

Borrowed Fork

2011-11-19T21:45:00.000-08:00

November 18, 2011
An officemate decided to return the disposable fork he "borrowed" from me.
Isn't that sweet?

The Walk

2011-11-19T21:39:00.000-08:00

November 14, 2011 -Monday
Today was my day off - so I decided to take a walk along Kennedy Road and just take random photos. I pass by these road signs frequently - but have never gave them a second look. Until today.

These are the signs just before any vehicle enters Hiway 401 and takes the minimum speed of 100 kmp. One has got to be careful...

Different

2011-11-19T21:33:00.003-08:00

November 13, 2011 - Sunday
We have been craving for Red Lobster for 3 weekends now. The place is always full - until we we went there today. At lunch time.
I took several food photos - but decided to do something different. So I lifted the glass of water and took this photo. Probably one day, I will think of a better capture...but for now this will do.

Pacquiao-Marquez Fight

2011-11-19T21:27:00.000-08:00

Nov. 12, 2011 - Saturday
When there is a Manny Pacquiao fight, it is always a good reason for the Filipinos to gather.

A typical Pinoy home hallway. And that is just half of the group!

Remembrance Day

2011-11-11T18:47:00.000-08:00

No work today - but attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at Queen's Park. Once in a while comes a day when it is difficult to choose just 1 photo for Project 365. This is one of those days.

Office Bingo

2011-11-10T18:34:00.000-08:00

Played office BINGO today all for United Way. Was waiting for hours for my last 2 remaining numbers to be called - but it never came. Too bad...

View from a Balcony

2011-11-09T18:45:00.001-08:00

For the nth time, I will be starting PROJECT 365. This time I am doing it with a friend (or friends) - and we are starting on January 1, 2012 - but we are "sort of" practicing now.

For a while (a year maybe!) this blog has stayed dormant. Looking forward to its revival - if only for my friend's sake!
Nov 9, 2011 - A nice way to start this project with a sunrise view from a Glamorgan balcony.

p.s. I just might change this blog's "skin" - no matter how much it hurts...

Casa Loma, Toronto

2010-09-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

It is a such a pity that Casa Loma is seldom suggested as a tourist destination for any of our guests. The place is a beauty to behold, constructed as a neo-romantic castle with 98 rooms and costing $3.5 million to complete in 1911 - it is a dream home.

Due to its unique architectural character in Toronto, Casa Loma has been a popular location for movies and TV. It has served as a location for movies such as X-Men, Strange Brew, Chicago, The Tuxedo, and The Pacifier. It was also temporarily transformed into "Hogwarts" for the release of the 7th Harry Potter book.

Casa Loma's back side.

My fridge magnet of Casa Loma.

Kids

2010-09-02T00:10:00.000-07:00

Lights

2010-09-01T00:10:00.000-07:00

Buttercups

2010-06-01T00:10:00.000-07:00

If you think it is easy to take photos of these buttercups - think again. Actually, most flowers are difficult to shoot - but these buttercups are my favorite - yet I have not taken a really good one.

A field of Buttercups

Fun with Numbers

2010-05-31T00:10:00.000-07:00

Was recently invited to be a guest photographer of my one and only photo meme - Litratong Pinoy. And guess what? I blew it. I sent my photos but left my short article in my drafts. Of course, I found out too late and they had to ask someone else to take the lead for that particular theme. How embarrassing! OMIGOSH!

Anyway, these are the photos I was supposed to post.

When you see this sign, this means you are in the 42nd parallel and now in line with Barcelona and Rome. In Canada, this can be found only at Point Pelee National Park - where the southernmost part of Canada is.

Wedding cake for the 25th anniversary of our close family friend. Cake baked and decorated by the bride.

Photos taken May 22, 2010

Film Noir Attemps

2010-05-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

One photography website I follow has Film Noir as an assignment. I know the photos below don't come near Film Noir - but I found it a real challenge. Even if the assignment is done - I will continue this type of photos once in a while.

DPS Challege : B/W - 10 minutes from home

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DPS Challenge : B and White - High Contrast

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DPS Challenge : B and White - Nature

2010-04-11T09:42:00.000-07:00

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Dreamin On

2009-11-02T00:10:00.000-08:00

I used to practise law,
when all I dream of is what I happily do now.

- William Deverell, B.C. crime author

Once again I am giving in to life's dynamism (read: overly active and distracted) that I am putting this blog , Deblogged on hiatus.

Project 365 will continue to be a series in This Randomness .

May we all live to fulfill our dreams.

Butterfly Conservatory - Niagara

2009-10-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

Start : Crash

2009-10-23T18:42:00.000-07:00

Car crash as seen from my window view. . .
Starting to exercise again. . .

Window View

2009-10-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

Just a view from my window...

Personal Safety

2009-10-21T18:33:00.000-07:00

Some reading materials from the Lunch and Learn session I attended on Personal Safety. It was a very informative session from safety at home, being alone, identity thefts and a lot more.

Seriously, after the session I got a bit paranoid.

Breakfast for $2

2009-10-19T18:21:00.000-07:00

It was the United Way launch in our branch and to start it off, breakfast can be had at $2!

There were bagels and muffins and Starbucks coffee! Not bad for a worthy cause.

Photography & Digital Imaging Show - Part 2

2009-10-18T18:17:00.000-07:00

And we came back the next day!

D actually was looking for a "good" video cam. Turned out what he wanted was not in there - but we still enjoyed the second day.

Bag was purchased on first day, then camera protection for my "ever loyal" digicam was purchased on the second day. Lower photo was taken from the workshop on lighting.

Maybe I will go back next time.

Photography & Digital Imaging Show - Part 1

2009-10-17T18:13:00.000-07:00

I never imagined myself going to such a show. Cameras are expensive, what else will I see there, it is going to be boring.

Changed my mind. It proved to be a pleasant experience -- and spent the whole afternoon at the show. Whew!

Office Orchids

2009-10-16T20:23:00.000-07:00

Officemate R's orchids are blooming.
Not only one, but three flowers are in bloom.

So pretty!

Purses for Charity

2009-10-15T20:21:00.000-07:00

There was a sale of bags and purses for a Women's Charity in our office. Just another reason to get a new purse.
Actually, this one was not new -- it was slightly used -- but who cares?

New Pets

2009-10-14T18:50:00.000-07:00

Visiting the Pet Shop to buy more fish. Our aquarium is now clean. Very clean.

Good thing hubby stuck on the fish -- not the lizard looking thing, or the frogs. He is done with the goldfish, although the white flat fish doesn't look bad at all.

The aquarium used to be my thing - but I got tired. I don't like the thought of cleaning them. Hubby enjoys it - so now it is his aquarium.

Nurse

2009-10-13T18:50:00.000-07:00

D had his 4 wisdom tooth extracted ! Yikes!
The best nurse is always the mom - as long as I don't get to see the blood.

Paudash Lake

2009-10-12T18:49:00.000-07:00

At Paudash Lake, along the way from Algonquin Park.

Such a beautiful, beautiful scenery along the highway. A lot of people also went down to take photos.

Frozen Morning

2009-10-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Brrr! It was a frozen morning. Woke up and went to the beach.
Some of the things I saw.

To Algonquin

2009-10-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

Seen along the way to Algonquin Provincial Park. Lovesick Lake Park. It is private campground with a park and overlooks Lovesick lake. Yes, true - lovesick lake.
They also have a restaurant that served homemade waffles that were so good and an order for breakfast good for 2 people. So yummy! So country!

Yonge and Bloor Scramble

2009-10-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

Yonge and Bloor now have have scramble crossing. Meaning, at some instances all vehicles from all directions stop and anyone can cross the street to whatever direction they want -- even diagonally!
Picture however did not capture the scramble as it was raining and not a lot of people were crossing (or they did not know!)

Office Potluck

2009-10-08T19:18:00.000-07:00

Office potluck. Since I was still coughing, I did not plan to attend. I had to prepare the boardroom though in spite of.

Officemate Pri was kind enough to bring lunch to my desk. Lunch enough for two people!

Back to Work

2009-10-07T19:19:00.000-07:00

First day of work after 2 days off sick.

Left : My desk upon arrival at 8:30 am. Right : My desk when I left at 5:00 pm.

Off Sick

2009-10-05T19:21:00.000-07:00

I was off sick. Coughing and runny nose and just did not feel like moving.

Stamp Collection kept me company. So much to do here.

Goodbyes

2009-10-04T19:22:00.000-07:00

Visitors have left and home is quite again. Time to clean up.

And discovered some new additions to our stuff. Shoes that are kind of small - so definitely not mine, jacket with GM Diesels logo - not hubby's.

Wonder when the owners will remember them?

Visitors and a Party

2009-10-03T19:23:00.000-07:00

Friends from Michigan arrived. A bit of Toronto for them.

Near St. Lawrence Market

Attended the 75th Birthday celebration
of another friend's mom.

Chilling!

Creative Swap - Thanking the Sender

2009-10-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

Just felt like sending something to my Creative swap sender.
I hope this gets to the Philippines - complete.

FOUR!

2009-10-01T20:11:00.000-07:00

First day of October and we are having a 4! Yes, a chilly, cold morning of 4 degrees C.

Sunset 1

2009-09-30T20:10:00.000-07:00

I wonder how many sunrise and sunsets I will be posting for this project?
Here is my first sunset. . .

Photo Request

2009-09-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

When I came back from my morning break, I thought someone gifted me with a plant!
How wrong was I!

An officemate just wanted to have her flowering plant photographed!

HERE THEY ARE . . .

Kangkong

2009-09-28T20:08:00.000-07:00

Kangkong with a bit of toyo, onions and oil. Ready anytime I want to have some green with my lunch.

Word on the Stree : Richtree

2009-09-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

Word on the Street.
Books, food, kids, photographers.

Finally, Richtree Market Restaurant.
Formerly, Marche.

Yummy (again!)

2009-09-26T20:07:00.000-07:00

A day of errands and grocery shopping. Dinner was fish head soup with radish, tomato and mango salad. All prepared by hubby. Mwaah!

Lost and Found!

2009-09-25T20:06:00.000-07:00

For several weeks I was without a key to our condo main door. Everytime I come in I have to call home, wait for someone to go out or come in, or time my arrival with D or hubby. It was such a hassle - but I deliberately did not get a new key when I realized I lost mine. Condo Management told me it will cost me $35 for the replacement. $35! That is like cost of dinner!

Well, today I was off from work and I was cleaning, scrubbing, organizing. And then I found my keys! Between magazines and books just below my computer desk. No wonder I did not find them in any of my purses.

Blessed are those who toil as great prizes await them. $35!

The key in issue is the white one marked M.
It is for electronic doors.

Yummy Treats

2009-09-24T20:05:00.000-07:00

Yummy, mouth-watering treats in my
favorite coffee shop - "Treats".

It was kind of busy (as usual) so I could not take more shots.
Not good for business.

Eye Catching

2009-09-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Went to my favorite optical clinic for a minor eyeglass repair. I don't know if this is new or I just noticed it now -- but I think they are cool!

Office Prank

2009-09-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

How do you read this?

Original words were "Back Sept 28" - but maybe someone had much time on his hands. Erasing a few curves now it reads differently.

Office people!

Beginnings - Project 365

2009-09-21T20:02:00.000-07:00

The good News : I am reviving this blog!
The better News : I am making minor revisions!
Since this started out as a hobby blog -- I am tweaking it to be more personal. With this, I am starting my own Project 365!

Project 365 was started by Taylor McKnight who took a photo a day to remind him of how his year went. This blog started out as a notebook to journal my day to day life. I got sidetracked, and wandered off to different paths. But as they say, everyone comes full circle.

I am starting with today, September 21 - however, I will "back"post photos for most days of September as this has been a busy month for me.

It is a coincidence that I was at the right place at the right time this morning. Trying to capture this sunrise from our balcony was an experience!

It is a beginning of sorts.

Discoveries

2009-09-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

Toronto Botanical Garden, a mere 15-20 minutes drive from our place - yet we've never been there - until today. Walked the Wilket Creek Trail then to Edward Gardens.

Wall Art

2009-09-19T19:54:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite shots. Almost perfect. The chair, the wall, the light.
I just wish I took more shots in different angles. What good is knowing the "guidelines" if you forget to apply them in the field.

This was taken in one alleyway from Yonge-Dundas after a Tim Horton's break. Near Ryerson University.

Office Flowers

2009-09-18T19:53:00.000-07:00

My, the flowers in the office are a-blooming!
Decided to capture them before they are gone.

Flowers of M, R and E.

Yorkville

2009-09-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

Just around Yorkville.
Yorkville Public Library, alley to the library lined with coffee paper cups, Yorkville clock tower at the Fire Station.

The other watch tower is along Yonge St. towards Dundas.

Friends, Favor and A Surprise!

2009-09-16T19:52:00.000-07:00

Picked up tickets for friend N who wanted to watch FIlipino movie at TIFF.

TIFF office is near Toronto City Hall

Something from New York!

M and I give each other gifts - little nothings. I recently sent her the Sandra Brown book "Play Dirty". It was about a recently released from jail football hero. I did not know she is an avid football fan and she liked the book so much. As a thank you gesture - she sent me a New York Yankee recyclable bag. Nice!

Balcony Shots

2009-09-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

Twilight shots from our balcony.

No TIFF movie for me today.

TIFF Day 4

2009-09-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

Director and stars of Filipino movie "Dinig Sana Kita"
before showing of movie.

Treating Michigan visitor to Korean Barbecue Grill.

TIFF Day 3

2009-09-12T19:49:00.000-07:00

Anything goes at
Yonge-Dundas Square

TIFF Day 2

2009-09-11T17:18:00.000-07:00

Yonge - Dundas Square
TIFF Day 2

Fire Drill, Start of TIFF, Ashley's

2009-09-10T17:17:00.000-07:00

Asquith Park, meeting place during fire drill.

Display at Ashley's - car supported by 4 teacups!
Skirt of plates!
Had time to snap photos as elevator was so full after fire drill.

Window display in one of the Cumberland shops to celebrate TIFF.

Free Rides

2009-09-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

Free rides all day, courtesy of Metro News as they launch
their website m.metronews.ca

No, I did not take a ride, I just posed.

Cooking Time

2009-09-07T17:16:00.000-07:00

After Stratford, BBQ at Sheila's, then 3 parks in a day - finally it is time to stay at home and cook. Spaghetti, corn, and grilled pork.

Attack!

3 Parks

2009-09-06T17:13:00.000-07:00

Park hopping anyone?
Mark Burnham, Emily and Darlington Provincial Parks - all in one day.

No complaints -- it was a day well spent.

Stratford

2009-09-04T17:11:00.000-07:00

This is just one of the many photos photos I took of this lovely city. Our reason for going was to watch The West Side Story -- but this charming city was too beautiful not to enjoy also.

TIFF 09 - Ticket Pick up

2009-09-03T17:13:00.000-07:00

Time to pick up our TIFF tickets! Our vouchers were in box 9 and they started with box 48 to 56, the started at 1 again. This all meant, very likely we are getting to see the movies we selected.

Yes, we did get them all!

Creative Swap - My Turn

2009-09-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

Finally, my package for my Creative Swap partner is ready. All I need to do is put them in an envelope and hand them over to S - who is going home to the Philippines.

Cross stitch stuff, scrapbook items, hand made cards by "mwah", chocolates. All for my partner.

Creative Swap - My Favorite Things

2009-09-01T17:02:00.000-07:00

I received my Creative Swap package today! Happy, happy me!

I even wrote about my package in my other blog. Read about it here.

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I decided to start Project 365 in this blog. Follow me as I post photos of things I do, see, think, make and feel everyday.

DeBlogged (Out of Commission)

2009-06-01T00:10:00.000-07:00

Effective June 1, 2009 -
this blog will be temporarily deblogged

(out of commission) until further notice.

I will continue writing and blabbering
in my other blogs
This Randomness and Life After Steel.

Thanks to all those who joined me here.

Hasta la vista!

Alam Mo Ba (Do You Know?)

2009-05-27T00:10:00.000-07:00

Alam mo ba?
Nakakatuwa at nakakasabik pa rin ang mga
kasabihan na nasa loob ng mga "fortune cookies".

Dagdag saya pagtapos kumain sa mga Chinise Restaurant, di ba?

Ang isa ko pang lahok ay nandito.

Litratong Pinoy Theme : Alam Mo Ba?

Barbecue to the Max

2009-05-25T00:10:00.000-07:00

One pitfall in condo living is that barbecuing is not allowed in the balcony. But this does not bother us -- except during winter. Our way? Barbecue and grill everything in the park - then bring them home in packs.

Yummy!

Lahat ay Payak

2009-05-20T00:10:00.000-07:00

Kasama ang isang libro sa parke na ito
ang hapon ko kahit payak ay masaya na.

Litratong Pinoy Theme : Lahat ay Payak

Ang isa ko pang lahok ay nandito.

Vanity Plates

2009-05-18T00:10:00.000-07:00

Seen during one of our road trips.

Tulips in Canadian Stamps

2009-05-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

The Tulip Festival is held every year in Ottawa from May 1-18.

In 2002, the Canadian Tulip Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary and Canada Post issued four domestic rate commemorative stamps featuring the tulips 'City of Vancouver', 'Monte Carlo', 'Ottawa' and 'The Bishop'. Just 4 of the 150 known species of this beautiful flower.

Nang Matapos

2009-05-13T00:10:00.000-07:00

Nang matapos ang isang hapon na pag gawa ng mga cards. Pagod at ibang uri ng saya ang nararamdaman.

Creative Swap

2009-05-11T00:10:00.000-07:00

I’ve been reading Sari-Saring Kulay once in a while now. I find her blog entertaining – with her photos, stories and just life in Tokyo. Also got interested in her Creative Swap. Creative Swap is a just a little game where “creative” bloggers exchange little things just for the fun of it. Read about creative swap here.

Anyway, I decided to join the May/June swap and to start it off I have to answer a meme and post it here for my future swap partner. Thus, here goes a bit of me. . .

1. What kind of creative things are you into?
I’m into Scrapbooking, card making, and anything that involves paper and scissors.
2. How would you describe your personal style?
Girly maybe.
3. What are your favorite colors?
Nothing specific, but maybe green or pink.
4. What is one craft you would like to learn?
I’d like to learn knitting – but maybe in 10 years or so.
5. What other hobbies are you into?
collecting stamps, fridge magnets ; taking silly snapshots, reading fiction,
6. What items do you really wish you had right now?
Ahmm… Nothing really

Looking forward to a fun swap!

Moustached Men

2009-05-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum

2009-05-08T00:15:00.000-07:00

Everytime we go to Michigan, our friends Bong and Dang would always mention taking the time to visit Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. It took the visit of another couple Mils and Ompong to finally make us visit this fabulous place.

Entering Greenfiled Village is like stepping into a time machine where you are transported to the 1800's. Meanwhile, at the Henry Ford Museum you are captivated by the history of car manufacturing.

One day is not enough to savor this 90 acre magnificent place. My remembrance as always is a fridge magnet. (I got 2 actually).

Then a real photo of the place.

Simula Pa Lamang

2009-05-06T15:23:00.000-07:00

Simula pa lamang ng isang aktibong araw ng pag scrapbooking, card making at kung ano-ano pa. Isa kasi sila sa aking mga libangan kaya pag may araw na walang pasok, binibigyan ko ng oras ang aking hilig.

The start of an active day of scrapbooking, card-making and whatever. They are one of my hobbies and if I am off from work, I give time to pursue this pastime.

Magulo na maayos, kung sa English ay "organized chaos".

Pacquiao-Hatton Match

2009-05-04T00:10:00.001-07:00

The Pacquaio-Hatton fight was a good reason to deblog and chill with friends.

Scenes below were repeated in most Filipino homes last Saturday night here in Canada.

As everyone knows, the boxing match lasted only 5 mins and 59 secs -- but for most anywhere it started early and lasted till the wee hours of the morning.

It was a Pinoy party - what did you expect?

Mugs (4)

2009-05-01T00:15:00.000-07:00

Here is another item I do not intend to collect but I get lots of . . .

COFFEE MUGS

Are you not craving for hot java right now?

Tulay (Bridge)

2009-04-29T00:15:00.000-07:00

Ang Pittsburgh ay kilala bilang "Siyudad ng mga Tulay" - at totoo naman. Sa isang hapon na inikot namin ang buong siyudad, hindi ko mabilang ang mga tulay na tinawid at hindi namin tinawid. Ang Pittsburgh ang ikalawang pina kamalaking siyudad ng Pennsylvania, at mga 8 oras na pagmaneho galing sa Toronto.

Ang haba ng pagmaneho ay hindi hadlang para bisitahin ang isang naming matalik na kaibigan na nanirahan sa kapit siyudad ng Pittsburgh - ang Duquesne. Pumunta kami doon noong 2003, at bumalik noong 2008.

Alin sa dalawang larawan ang galing
sa aking refrigerator magnet?

Pittsburgh is known as "The City of Bridges" and I could not agree more. In just one afternoon of going around the city, I lost count of the number of bridges we crossed and did not cross. It is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, and about 8 hours drive from Toronto.

The long drive did not deter us from visiting a close family friend who lived in one of Pittsburgh's neighboring cities - Duquesne. We visited in 2003 and again in 2008.

Guess which one is the fridge magnet ?

Litratong Pinoy Theme : Tulay (Bridge)

Isa ko pang lahok.