Why I Love Collecting Photographs

I am a photography addict and a shameless hoarder of memories from keepsakes with handwritten notes, receipts and of course pictures! In this digital world, the ease of having a memory card can give limitless joy of clicking still moments and convenience of storing it using social media accounts. Lately I have been struggling with updating our family albums with pictures on print; backlogs from previous travels, special occasions and random shots that requires time and effort to sort and be saved on the 'develop' album.  Nothing beats seeing memories in pages and pages of pictures or displayed on a 5x7 wooden frame that line up when you enter the house. It gives out a certain connection whenever it's displayed as if one is never absent or be visually reminded of a memory.

Here are a few good reasons why I like to print photos:

Treasured Items
My grandparent's house is a treasure trove of pictures and memorabilia. When we were young, my siblings and I would secretly open a chest full of albums and would be so engrossed seeing the life our grandparents and their parents lived. It conveys a message of being a part of their life without actually meeting them in person. I would want the next generation to experience the same and be filled with stories of the past as we owe it to them too. And pictures get valuable over time!

Changing Times
Social media accounts like Facebook or Instagram are a few of the platforms one can view pictures using even the most basic Android-based smartphones but nothing beats touching a glossy paper with a photo of a family opening gifts on a Christmas morning, a self-portrait in an explored location, a random shot of a landscape that sparks emotions and gives new life.  Photographs in albums or on a frame are viewable no matter what.

Sharing Memories
Whenever I have files developed, it brings everybody together. Who doesn't enjoy flipping through photo prints by hand and reminiscing stories with each other? Everyone loves to look at pictures and best of all you get to bond over it with food and a bottle of beer!

Carpe effin diem!

My mom taken using a Holga 150, color slide with light leaks!

There are really some days when life reminds you to slow down and reflect on what's really important in this world.

August Birthday Weekend

A celebration of two great Dads on their August Birthday Weekend to a 2.5 hour drive, 15 minute boat ride to this part of Boracay Island. A great bonding experience with the family, sharing funny moments, laughter and stuffing ourselves with gastronomic food in full view of the beautiful ocean. 

Birthday Cards on my ThinkNoteBook

I know my 'drawings' aren't really that good cos they are just stick people and looks drawn by a kid but I find the delight of drawing it anyway cos I love stick people and I enjoy dressing them up and putting on some color. Haha! August is lining with a lot of birthdays and here are some that I made...Not really post-worthy. Haha!

Afternoon Break: drawing

My kiddie drawing that depicts my afternoon feeling. 

How cute is my table runner. 

Rainy day blues

Every time I wake up in the morning, my eyes automatically scan for daylight behind the curtains. If the sun seems to be shining bright, it means I woke up pretty late but if the curtains glow like light reflecting from behind, it's sunrise and it would mean perfectly to be a good start of my day.  Otherwise, it's a different story.

Today I woke up hearing my sister's voice telling me to wake up. I opened my eyes slowly expecting the room to be, as usual dark, but it seemed different since the curtains were glowing. Aha! It's gonna be a good day. Went outside to fix fresh juice and there it was, Mr. Sun shining bright among clear skies with no hint of rain whatsoever. I was smiling in my head while juicing some fruits thinking the possibilities what a GOOD day can do. You see when there's no rain it means good business but if it's gloomy and wet, people don't come out of their houses and be productive, in short, not good for business. Hehe! So while watching the juicer squeeze out the juice from the carrots, apple and cucumber, my head was already conditioning itself the tasks that'll be lining up for the day. I love being productive and finishing work ahead as what's expected during the time frame makes me feel accomplished. Just about when I was done with the juicing, the heavens suddenly poured out heavy rain! Whatta bummer! All the mind conditioning flew away and I am left with a sulking self.

I am not a rain person. I feel bad, I feel sad. I want the sun!

twilight

An after sunset walk under the stars and the sky with my favorite person.

Good-natured rendezvous

The search for pleasantries found on the silent echoes of these flora.

Where I stand: Marzon

June weekend summed up in these four letter green loving word. A weekend with friends, of laughter and a friendship that is truly for keeps.

Where I Stand

#WhereIStand

Tulip rush

A sudden rush of flower induced watercolor practice on a non eventful friday night.

the first one looks ok

almost ruined

fail! haha

In my shoes: Momcessory

My mom's classic moccassins .. wearing this warms my heart knowing  she's with me physically.

#momcessory #inmyshoes #joytotheuniverse

En Route: Let's go!

Had a little adventure with my cousins. We went biking on the first day of 2012 and was so stoked with the uphill/downhill experience.  Super awesome day!

on top of binirayan hills

Passed by the pantalan en route to the beach

the best part of the trail: bike, beach, sand, sunset

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quick to panic

Just saying a quick hi, hello, goodbye to my blog. Sorry for not updating coz I am still in hiatus from all the shebang of daily living. Yeah I know this (blogging) can keep the ball rolling but I am currently on a quest that needs a lot of hope, encouragement, will, strength, et cetera et cetera et cetera and perhaps being off for the meantime can bring back that spark again.  I am totally not in control of my emotions and I get a bit mushy when I want to write. So like I said, just a quick hi hello goodbye.

Sharing about PMS and how small things can make you crazy and you get extremely mad and you cry for no reason at all. All it means to say, it's time. PERIOD..

happy day with our pet beagle, COLA. beagles make me smile.

My DIY Pompoms & Cupcakes plus party crafts

Cute things for my baby cousin's Christening last october 8.

I love these onesies I ordered from a crafts' store in Manila. Since I laid eyes on the store's creations my mind was flying what, when and who's birthday or event I should order for. And when the opportunity for my cousin came in, I quickly informed my tita for she planned to have me make one for the christening of her baby.

Don't you just adore these?

I got these cute lil shoezies as favors and I placed candies and chocolates inside. I think having this as a give-away is soo adorable even without the chocolates. haha!

I had it made in three colors, blue, violet and green.

And then I made some Vanilla Cupcakes with Butter Cream for dessert.

They're yummy! haha!

For the dessert table: made some banderitas made of colored paper, displayed my cupcakes and the shoe favors.

The arrangement is still unfinished in this photo, so it looks kalbo. There's still other desserts that wasn't displayed yet and I was supposed to hang pompom balls on top of the table but I had no time to make it since I was already late for the blessing as a ninang. haha!

I had pompom balls made earlier that day though, that's what I used as table centerpieces for the guests. They were even amazed of the craft. LOL Too bad I wasn't able to take a photo of it but here's  a sample pic as an inspiration.

Made it in this color and in violet.

This is just easy to do and there's no fuss in spending on expensive decorations coz it's just made of japanese paper. You can even make this as decors for Christmas, just buy red and green jap paper and voila instant lantern balls. 

Again, more pics on my cupcakes. haha!