I can't define IMPULSE. A picture though might help. Merry Christmas to you....

Round and round we go .....

Shades of amber never fail to amaze me. This is the MOA (Mall of Asia) Eye during sunset.

Emo Sunday

At some point, the colors and the memories fade....

Zombie

Have been awake for more than 24 hours now. 

A Tale of Sunset

I've always been fascinated about sunsets. It makes you think about how sacred life is, and how life, like the light of the sun diminishes after a bright morning...

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Breathe....

Taking a breather from my usual busy work schedule.....

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Slouch

If feels good to finally slouch in your bed and stretch your feet while the world below is in chaos....

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Sights and Sounds: Halloween P. Burgos Style

P. Burgos may be your usual 24/7 community. But when Halloween knocks, the area is transformed into a strip of horror not recommended for the faint of heart. Bars compete for a prize for the best design while individuals compete for the best costume award.

Take a look.

Tourists and locals alike flock to P. Burgos Street in Makati for this annual Halloween even. This is the view from my condo's veranda at the 19th floor

Walk like an Egyptian? More like pose as an Egyptian

Would you like to play basketball with this guy?

Or maybe basketball with this guy?

Our "statue" takes a break by lighting s cig.

And again, it's show time!

She's supposed to be a fairy of some sort......

Make way for the Pharaoh!

Girl on the left as Black Darna. For those of you who do not know who Darna is, she is the Filipino equivalent of Super Girl. The guy on the other hand is dressed as a dark/fallen angel.

Look, another fairy... (so to speak)

If memory serves me right, this is a character from Darna, one of the villains.

May the fart be with you... errrr not you Lord Sith!

Suddenly, construction workers make me scared.

Have you heard of "Halimaw sa Banga"? Well this one is a monster in a drum...

Not sure what to make of this.... it's creepy though.

A supposed demon....

Now this one really freaked me out. He is being paraded hanging by a rope.

Scary right?

We have taken blood transfusion to the next level.

ho-hum........ not sure what this is

The Black and White version I took of this character is scarier.

More of that crucified creature

and another angle

Now talk about being true to your role. This lady in white scares people when they least expect it. She just lies in there and then scares the heck out of you when you let your guard down.

It's almost 2am, yet people are still coming from everywhere.

Memoirs from Childhood

This used to be my comfort food growing up. The packaging may have changed, but the memories remain the same...

Pay it Forward

I will never forget today, for at this moment, I am a different person - one who has denied himself certain luxuries so that others in need may be taken cared of. Whoever you are, whatever your real name is, I hope that someday, you too will remember this moment and that you will be humbled. I want you to show the same kindness to others, the same kindness I have shown you today.

Guess What

Is this a potted plant or is this coffee???

A Surprise In The Mail

I finally received my GetGlue stickers today.Wohoo!

For those who have been hiding under s rock, GetGlue is an application, much just like Foursquare which allows you to check in to movies and shows you are watching. One gets stickers instead of points and if one accummulates a certain number of stickers, he can ask for the physical copies of these stickers just like mine.

Lazy Sundays

This is how I spend my lazy Sundays - coffee and cake overload at Conti's

Red, White and Blue

Yours or mine?

Addiction

My newest addiction - banana flavored Melona from Korea

Never The Same

I am exaggerating a bit when I say that I am witness to the ephemeral nature of relationships. The people you see now might be the same people you will miss tomorrow. They don't have to die to sever ties with you. Sometimes, when people merely say goodbye, the relationship with them dies. If it does survive, it is no longer the same.

I am no longer the same....

I will never be the same...

Undefined

I could be the one to make you feel that way 

I could be the one to set you free...

Visions of a Sunset

This is one of those times that I can chance upon a good sunset from my veranda.

All American Boy (Steve Grand)

In a lifetime, one will encounter music which pays homage to the diversity of the human spirit, be it about love and life.

Danger in a Sugarcoated Tablet of Fun

Last night was probably the most horrific experience a parent could have. That made me realize that someday, I am going to be a great father. It saddens men however that some adults corrupt the minds of those younger than them by doing things that are harmful, non productive yet are sugarcoated in activities disguised as bonding, friendships and fun. 

These kind of irresponsible behavior has probably led to numerous cases of deaths from drunk driving, alcohol intoxication and substance abuse. It made me reevaluate my values as a person and I am thankful that my parents brought me up well, having common sense and grace under pressure at such adversities. I do not wish for something like this to happen to any parent or family member again. If your younger sibling asks to hang out with friends at an ungodly hour, make sure you know who these people are and that they are responsible enough to take care of them. 

As for those adults I dealt with at an unholy hour this morning, be thankful that I am in a forgiving mood, otherwise I would have already made sure you will never work in any other company again. Shame on you!

Caffeine Addiction

Cheap coffee is still coffee!

Meme Time

Meme Time

Thank You!

Happy Birthday!

Christmas came early this year! Ho ho ho! And what do you know, Satsuma and more! Vanity is indeed my most favorite sin.