Monday, April 27, 2009
KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA 2009
UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman
May 16, 2009, 10am-8pm, Saturday
entrance fee: P50.00
with Special Guests...
Wilson Tortosa (Wolverine: Prodigal Son) and Manix Abrera (kikomachine)
Join our PALARONG PINOY including our first ever "KOMIKON IDOL"!!! (para sa mga mahihilig bumirit)
see you all there!!!
Labels: aha, art related, awesome, comics, comics related, cool, entertainment, events, feast, happy gathering, launching
@ 12:08 PM ---> Friday, January 02, 2009
Had a full day today with friends going around the malls. It's two different sets of friends actually in two different malls capping the celebration of the New Year. First round was during lunch with a really good friend (and fellow geek) from college. We went around SM North eating lunch at the still cramped food court, eating fake meat in Bodhi (we're not vegetarians but a medical condition prevents my friend from regularly indulging himself with real meat). The food court's not a total loss with the small improvements done here and there.
Then it was off to the newly opened Annex part of the mall. My friend informed me previously that there wasn't much of anything to see since except for the grocery store which is the only one open inside but he relented later and took me on a tour. As you can see from these pictures, and if you go there yourself, that statement was a tad exaggerated.
The 4th floor's the one that interests me the most with its floorspace and interiors:
Do try to see it before its occupancy by future CD/computer peripherals stalls, internet shops, and snack bars.
From those windows you can see a good view of the surrounding areas including the present construction of the future site of the Sky Garden down on the second floor:
Here are some more pictures on the same floor and a view of the groundfloor showing the glass ceiling of the Ace Hardware down in the basement level:
And some pictures of the funky escalators from above and below:
We went home after that extensive tour for me to feed the dogs and cats and to get ready to go out again to meet the Artists' Den people for our regular Friday meeting. Syeri suggested earlier we all get together for an early dinner at the newly constructed atrium in Megamall. At a place called:
"Factory."
Nice place at the second floor, somewhat pricey for regular dining but good enough for our first meeting of the year. I haven't figured it out if it's Persian or Indian cuisine they serve, they have a lot of curry dishes with mild to moderate spiciness, but the interiors betray none of its identity. Maybe it's both. Topics over dinner ranged from the trivial to more or less disgusting, as far as conversations with close friends go peppered generously with laughter:
We went to the fourth floor to Crepes and Cream after that for dessert and for the actual meeting. This place has a more affordable, but strange, set in its menu. We usually associate crepes with sweets but C & C took it further to include main course in their offerings (enough to give you the "crepes." Haha!).
This was the one I picked:
Strawberry Crepe with almonds, Raspberry Ice Cream and Strawberry sauce
After a very short meeting with agendas pending the approval of some issues that still need to be cleared with the resumption of work next week, half of the group delved into playing Magic: The Gathering to pass the time. And I still can't get how it's played. All their talk about hit points, strategies, magical creatures went sailing over the heads of those of us who doesn't play. We broke up the meeting after one round, roughly around 9 pm. We went home, but having nothing else to do back here at home, and getting antsy for going home well before the time I'm accustomed to, I went to the Shang and whiled away the time browsing in the lone bookstore inside the mall (National Bookstore doesn't count as one) before sitting down to read the free newspaper and magazines in Starbucks to slow things down. That's where I took a picture of this nice view:
With the mall now closed, I went back home and settled in for the night after checking everything's okay with the pets.
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Then it was off to the newly opened Annex part of the mall. My friend informed me previously that there wasn't much of anything to see since except for the grocery store which is the only one open inside but he relented later and took me on a tour. As you can see from these pictures, and if you go there yourself, that statement was a tad exaggerated.
The 4th floor's the one that interests me the most with its floorspace and interiors:
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Do try to see it before its occupancy by future CD/computer peripherals stalls, internet shops, and snack bars.
From those windows you can see a good view of the surrounding areas including the present construction of the future site of the Sky Garden down on the second floor:
Here are some more pictures on the same floor and a view of the groundfloor showing the glass ceiling of the Ace Hardware down in the basement level:
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And some pictures of the funky escalators from above and below:
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We went home after that extensive tour for me to feed the dogs and cats and to get ready to go out again to meet the Artists' Den people for our regular Friday meeting. Syeri suggested earlier we all get together for an early dinner at the newly constructed atrium in Megamall. At a place called:
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"Factory."
Nice place at the second floor, somewhat pricey for regular dining but good enough for our first meeting of the year. I haven't figured it out if it's Persian or Indian cuisine they serve, they have a lot of curry dishes with mild to moderate spiciness, but the interiors betray none of its identity. Maybe it's both. Topics over dinner ranged from the trivial to more or less disgusting, as far as conversations with close friends go peppered generously with laughter:
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We went to the fourth floor to Crepes and Cream after that for dessert and for the actual meeting. This place has a more affordable, but strange, set in its menu. We usually associate crepes with sweets but C & C took it further to include main course in their offerings (enough to give you the "crepes." Haha!).
This was the one I picked:
Strawberry Crepe with almonds, Raspberry Ice Cream and Strawberry sauce
After a very short meeting with agendas pending the approval of some issues that still need to be cleared with the resumption of work next week, half of the group delved into playing Magic: The Gathering to pass the time. And I still can't get how it's played. All their talk about hit points, strategies, magical creatures went sailing over the heads of those of us who doesn't play. We broke up the meeting after one round, roughly around 9 pm. We went home, but having nothing else to do back here at home, and getting antsy for going home well before the time I'm accustomed to, I went to the Shang and whiled away the time browsing in the lone bookstore inside the mall (National Bookstore doesn't count as one) before sitting down to read the free newspaper and magazines in Starbucks to slow things down. That's where I took a picture of this nice view:
With the mall now closed, I went back home and settled in for the night after checking everything's okay with the pets.
Labels: aaahh, awesome, barkada, cool, curios, discovery, events, feast, happy gathering, new year, reminiscing
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Another year, another year full of possibilities, may we have none of the grumbling and whining of the past years and remember these wise words:
Happy New Year everyone!
"The future lies before you, like paths of pure white snow. Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show." ~Author Unknown
"Sometimes the only way you can take a really good look at yourself is through somebody else's eyes." ~From the television show Scrubs
"Your future depends on many things, but mostly on you." ~Frank Tyger
"When you lose, don't lose the lesson." ~Author Unknown
"There is often less danger in the things we fear than in the things we desire." ~John C. Collins
Happy New Year everyone!
Labels: aaahh, discovery, events, feast, happy gathering, history, launching, new year, waxing poetic
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
See you all there!!!
Labels: art related, awesome, cartoons, comics, comics related, cool, discovery, entertainment, events, feast, happy gathering, launching
Sunday, October 26, 2008
You are cordially invited to "TSUBIBO"Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan's 17th annual exhibition
Opening night:
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008
WHERE: 4th Level, Shangri-la mall, Mandaluyong
TIME: 7pm
Ang I.N.K.’s "Tsubibo” opens at Shangri-la Mall
Children's illustrators group Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang-InK) opens their 17th annual exhibition titled "Tsubibo" on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the 4th level Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City.
“Tsubibo,” explores one of the most popular attractions for children and children at heart: the carnival, in a showcase of over 30 works from Ang I.N.K. members using digital art, paper sculpture, drawing, painting and mixed media.
Ang I.N.K. treats its audience to the sights and sounds of the carnival as “Tsubibo” presents the carnival’s wild and wacky cast of characters, and delves into the thrills and chills of rides, arcade games, and other sideshow attractions.
Founded in 1991, Ang I.N.K.’s roster includes full-time freelance illustrators, graphic designers, painters, writer-illustrators , visual arts teachers and students, and artists working in publishing companies, design-related firms and advertising agencies. Apart from children's books, Ang I.N.K. members or "INKies" continue to produce workbooks, textbooks, murals, animated features, product designs and merchandising, both individually and as a group. Several INKies are recipients of local and international awards and continue to make names for themselves both here and abroad.
Presented by Adarna House, OMF Literature, Summit Media, and Oishi, "Tsubibo" runs until Nov. 14 at the Shangri-la Plaza Mall, followed by a 1-day exhibition at the UP College of Fine Arts Art Bazaar on November 15. For inquiries, e-mail blooey@gmail. com.
Hope to see you there!!
Labels: art related, awesome, cool, events, happy gathering, launching
Saturday, September 27, 2008
First workshop from Robo Monkey Pixel Fighters (RMPF):
FIRST WORKSHOP
The RMPF Workshop Series is proud to present our first workshops to be offered together with our partner institutions, Euphony Music Studio and St. Vincent Tutorial Center, both located in Makati City.
We're offering the Cartooning for Kids Workshop and Cartooning Workshop to be offered at both locations at the following schedules:
EUPHONY MUSIC STUDIO
Cartooning for Kids Workshop
For Elementary School Students
Saturdays
9:00-11:00 AM, 1:00-3:00 PM, and 4:00-6:00 PM
Cartooning Workshop
For High School Students
Sundays
9:00-11:00 AM, 1:00-3:00 PM, and 4:00-6:00 PM
SAINT VINCENT TUTORIAL CENTER
Cartooning for Kids Workshop
For Elementary School Students
Saturdays
9:00-11:00 AM, 1:00-3:00 PM, and 4:00-6:00 PM
Cartooning Workshop
For High School Students
Sundays
9:00-11:00 AM, 1:00-3:00 PM, and 4:00-6:00 PM
For those who are interested you can get in touch with either Euphony Music Studio or St. Vincent Tutorial Center with the following contact details:
EUPHONY MUSIC STUDIO
FI-A Mezzanine
MCS Commercial Complex
Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
CONTACT DETAILS
Landline: (02) 844-5289, (02) 752-0006, Mobile: (0918) 563-7669
Look for Lynne Albay
SAINT VINCENT TUTORIAL CENTER
Lower Ground 11
Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower
Chino Roces St., Makati City
In front of the Don Bosco Technical Institute
CONTACT DETAILS
Landline (02) 894-4498
Look for Emmanuel Dino
Labels: aaahh, aha, art related, awesome, cartoons, comics, cool, discovery, entertainment, happy gathering, launching
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Still Standing
Israel Houghton
You gave me courage to believe
That all Your goodness I will see
And if it had not been for You
Standing on my side where would I be
If not for Your goodness,
If not for Your grace
I don't know where I would be today
If not for Your kindness,
I never could say
I'm still standing
If not for Your mercy, If not for Your love
I most likely would have given up
If not for Your favor,
I never could say
I'm still standing,
But by the grace of God.
To You I lift my offering
And set my heart on higher things
'Cause if it had not been for You
Standing on my side where would I be
If not for Your goodness,
If not for Your grace
I don't know where I would be today
If not for Your kindness,
I never could say
I'm still standing
If not for your mercy, If not for Your love
I most likely would have given up
If not for Your favor,
I never could say
I'm still standing,
But by the grace of God.
I'm still standing
I'm still standing
I'm still standing
But by the grace of God
If not for Your goodness,
If not for Your grace
I don't know where I would be today
If not for Your kindness,
I never could say
I'm still standing
If not for Your mercy,
If not for Your love
I most likely would have given up
If not for Your favor,
I never could say
I'm still standing, standing,
I'm still standing
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
Israel Houghton
You gave me courage to believe
That all Your goodness I will see
And if it had not been for You
Standing on my side where would I be
If not for Your goodness,
If not for Your grace
I don't know where I would be today
If not for Your kindness,
I never could say
I'm still standing
If not for Your mercy, If not for Your love
I most likely would have given up
If not for Your favor,
I never could say
I'm still standing,
But by the grace of God.
To You I lift my offering
And set my heart on higher things
'Cause if it had not been for You
Standing on my side where would I be
If not for Your goodness,
If not for Your grace
I don't know where I would be today
If not for Your kindness,
I never could say
I'm still standing
If not for your mercy, If not for Your love
I most likely would have given up
If not for Your favor,
I never could say
I'm still standing,
But by the grace of God.
I'm still standing
I'm still standing
I'm still standing
But by the grace of God
If not for Your goodness,
If not for Your grace
I don't know where I would be today
If not for Your kindness,
I never could say
I'm still standing
If not for Your mercy,
If not for Your love
I most likely would have given up
If not for Your favor,
I never could say
I'm still standing, standing,
I'm still standing
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
But by the grace of God, Oh
Play this video first then sing along with the lyrics.
* This is one of my all time favorite songs from the Sunday church services.
Labels: awesome, happy gathering, music, waxing poetic
Sunday, January 27, 2008
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We were supposed to meet earlier in the afternoon during the Bible study but I wasn't able to go because my uncle and aunt from my mother's side were having a farewell party (despedida) before they immigrate to Los Angeles. Anyhow, the place was ok. Reminded me of the old dampa when things weren't as organized as some places now are like the ones in Libis or Hobbies of Asia in Pasay. There were around fifteen guests all in all, some of which were the old peeps from the original group whom I've haven't seen for quite some time. One of the more interesting things I should mention is the uncanny similarity of one of my acquaintances with my friends from high school. I'm talking about our old study leader, Wendel. He's a bully type big Spanish-Chinese mestizo who looks a lot like his older brother except for some minor differences (of course) and is as close to him as well. Compare this with my friend Jorge from high school who's a lot like them in every way. I'm left thinking about the uncanny similarities in the pattern which is weird in a cool kinda way.
Back to the festivities, as to be expected in these kinds of places we miscalculated the amount of food that could be consumed considering that almost all the guests were males whose appetites are legendary. We had a third of food left over and a huge mound of white rice sitting on a plate when we left. And to think we were all famished when we first arrived.
Labels: barkada, birthday, feast, happy gathering, vcf
