I was eating lunch last Saturday with some buds and one of them was utterly surprised to see a senior we all know and love. I looked around but can't who was he referring to. I looked around a second time, and my jaw dropped. When I saw him, he looks like a....frosh?
"Wow! Anong ginawa mo?"
Ngumiti lang si senpai at dumiretso sa mesa niya dala ang pananghalian niya.
:D
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The CSB Experience 2: A Model for a Day
After Fotogra class, I continued on with my photoshoot for shallow depth of field at the 11th floor SDA when two guys approached me. They asked if I'm interested on being a model for their photoshoot for a magazine. Since, I have all the time to do my other stuff fo C-Break, I gave it a go.
We went to the SDA Parking Area where the first thing they did was to have me sit on a balck cartolina laid out on the floor (Note: Mezzanine Floor). They said that if I have my own I-Pod, I could have them worn by me and pretend to be emo-like (which I did).
I couldn't get into the emotion thus I thought of playing a very sad song in my I-Pod playlist: Sting's "Shape of My Heart". It worked and I was feeling emo all the way of the first shoot. Oh yeah, forgot to mention that they also brought along another student they invited to be a part of this.
Afterwards, it's back to the 11th floor we go. Right next to my Fotogra classroom (A1106) is another one, although a bigger one and multi-purpose as a photography studio. When it wa my turn for the shoot, they made me sit on this chair with lights placed on my left and on my right. Thet flash when the camera the guys were using had its shuter-release button pressed. They took a lot of shots of me doing very emotionally-expressive poses (on the face!).
Then when it's all said and done, I got a good look on their shots of me and was pretty amazed, and speechless. The execution of the pictures were artistically well-done. I was even speechless on what I looked like on these pictures. Every single pic taken on me showed lots of expressions of torment, sadness, torture, and depression.
I actually can't wait for them to be published, just hoping I could get my hands on that magazine of theirs here on school.
Ang saya!
We went to the SDA Parking Area where the first thing they did was to have me sit on a balck cartolina laid out on the floor (Note: Mezzanine Floor). They said that if I have my own I-Pod, I could have them worn by me and pretend to be emo-like (which I did).
I couldn't get into the emotion thus I thought of playing a very sad song in my I-Pod playlist: Sting's "Shape of My Heart". It worked and I was feeling emo all the way of the first shoot. Oh yeah, forgot to mention that they also brought along another student they invited to be a part of this.
Afterwards, it's back to the 11th floor we go. Right next to my Fotogra classroom (A1106) is another one, although a bigger one and multi-purpose as a photography studio. When it wa my turn for the shoot, they made me sit on this chair with lights placed on my left and on my right. Thet flash when the camera the guys were using had its shuter-release button pressed. They took a lot of shots of me doing very emotionally-expressive poses (on the face!).
Then when it's all said and done, I got a good look on their shots of me and was pretty amazed, and speechless. The execution of the pictures were artistically well-done. I was even speechless on what I looked like on these pictures. Every single pic taken on me showed lots of expressions of torment, sadness, torture, and depression.
I actually can't wait for them to be published, just hoping I could get my hands on that magazine of theirs here on school.
Ang saya!
The CSB Experience 2: A Photographer's First Rolling Mistake
Wagghhh! I made a mistake! I'm sorry but it's all too late! (Wait, parang nag-rhyme bigla?).
For today's Fotogra, we were to exercise shallow depth of field (Aperture f/2.8 to f/1.8) and as well as recording data via bracketing. I was almost doing fine until sometime past noon. I finished all 24 rolls of film using my borrowed Nikon FM3a (not "FM3" as previously thought).
But when I was about to have the film roll "de-roll" using the film rewind knob, I forgot the simplest thing: push that metal button found below he cam so that whatever's holding the film could release it. Releasing it would help me rewind the film back into its crypt.
Unfortunately, forgotting that little detail came out disastrous effects: the film was pulled out of its container instead of the container pulling it in.And because it is out, it'd be difficult to put it back without exposing the film. In short, I was screwed. No choice but to have the entire film exposed in order to get it out from the FM3a.
One good news, I could still borrow the FM3a on Saturday right before my 9am class on that day. But i would also mean, missing the finale episode of my wide-followed telenovela on Studio 23. Waghh!
For today's Fotogra, we were to exercise shallow depth of field (Aperture f/2.8 to f/1.8) and as well as recording data via bracketing. I was almost doing fine until sometime past noon. I finished all 24 rolls of film using my borrowed Nikon FM3a (not "FM3" as previously thought).
But when I was about to have the film roll "de-roll" using the film rewind knob, I forgot the simplest thing: push that metal button found below he cam so that whatever's holding the film could release it. Releasing it would help me rewind the film back into its crypt.
Unfortunately, forgotting that little detail came out disastrous effects: the film was pulled out of its container instead of the container pulling it in.And because it is out, it'd be difficult to put it back without exposing the film. In short, I was screwed. No choice but to have the entire film exposed in order to get it out from the FM3a.
One good news, I could still borrow the FM3a on Saturday right before my 9am class on that day. But i would also mean, missing the finale episode of my wide-followed telenovela on Studio 23. Waghh!
Monday, January 26, 2009
The CSB Experience 2: A SHRIM-pymazing Race
Sabi ng iba diyan, ang weird daw ng CSB. Sure, may mga pagkakataon na may mga nagka-cosplay ang ilang Benildyano, may iba na nag-uuniform, me iba na naka-formal. Pero, "weird"? Din naman! Naku, kung ikaw ba ay nag-aaral sa institusyong ito, ganun pa rin ba ang iisipin mo?
Blog Proper:
Kakaiba itong naranasan ko kaninang tanghali. Katatapos ko lang kumain sa may Main Caf, iinom na sana ako sa may fountain pero pagkainom ko pa lang...."AHHGGHH!"
Siyempre, di ganung ka-exaj pero dinumog ako bigla ng isang katutak na mga HRIM people (in blazers, coats and polo with ties) na nagsisitakbuhan patungo sa direksyon kung saan ako naroroon. Isa sa kanila may hawak na papel at binabasa niya iyon ng malakas. Turns out, direksyon yon sa isang pagsubok na dapat nilang gawin: Lahat sila, iinom ng tigtatatlong basong tubig. Lumayo na ako sa kanila at kinuha ko ang mga gamit ko't nagmadaling lumabas. Mukha atang nasa kalagitnaan sila ng isang mala-"Amazing Race" na pagsubok.
Dahil sa hindi pagtuloy sa pag-inom ko ng tubig, tumungo na lang ako sa may fountain sa labas ng cafeteria. Iinom na rin sana lang ako, tsaka biglang nagsilabasan ang mga HRIM guys at tumungo naman kung saan ako nakatayo. Isa sa kanila ang sumigaw "OVER THERE!!" tapos bigla sabay nagsitakbuhan patungong Solomon Hall. Buti naka-iwas ako sa stampede nila.
Weird :D
Blog Proper:
Kakaiba itong naranasan ko kaninang tanghali. Katatapos ko lang kumain sa may Main Caf, iinom na sana ako sa may fountain pero pagkainom ko pa lang...."AHHGGHH!"
Siyempre, di ganung ka-exaj pero dinumog ako bigla ng isang katutak na mga HRIM people (in blazers, coats and polo with ties) na nagsisitakbuhan patungo sa direksyon kung saan ako naroroon. Isa sa kanila may hawak na papel at binabasa niya iyon ng malakas. Turns out, direksyon yon sa isang pagsubok na dapat nilang gawin: Lahat sila, iinom ng tigtatatlong basong tubig. Lumayo na ako sa kanila at kinuha ko ang mga gamit ko't nagmadaling lumabas. Mukha atang nasa kalagitnaan sila ng isang mala-"Amazing Race" na pagsubok.
Dahil sa hindi pagtuloy sa pag-inom ko ng tubig, tumungo na lang ako sa may fountain sa labas ng cafeteria. Iinom na rin sana lang ako, tsaka biglang nagsilabasan ang mga HRIM guys at tumungo naman kung saan ako nakatayo. Isa sa kanila ang sumigaw "OVER THERE!!" tapos bigla sabay nagsitakbuhan patungong Solomon Hall. Buti naka-iwas ako sa stampede nila.
Weird :D
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The CSB Experience 2: A Rough Draft I Made for An 8-Week NSTP Program
I wanna share to you guys a rough draft I made for my NSTP2. It's for an 8-week immersion in Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila wherein we're going to teach kids ages 6-14, 3 hours per week. So far I managed to finish 2 weeks worth out of the required eight week plan. It's not yet final since I'm still brainstorming for more ideas. Suggestions are warmly welcome. :D
I. Week 1
a. Activity-Getting to Know Each Other (Objectives written below)
i. Pagpapakilala ng mga estudyante at ng kanilang mga guro para maging komportable ang pakikitungo nila sa isa’t isa.
ii. Ang maayos na pagpapakilala sa simula pa lang ay makakapagsiguro ng maayos na pagtuturo sa mga bata habang maaga.
b. Preparatory Tasks (Before the Activity)
i. Aalamin muna ang tungkol mga batang tuturuan namin. Kulang pa ang naibigay na impormasyon na binigay sa’min: 30 kids aged 6-14 years.
ii. Aalamin naming kung hanggang saan ang kanilang antas sa pag-aaral, kung marunong sila sa pagsulat at pagbasa, at iba pa na maari naming malaman para ma-set sa kanilang kakayahan an gaming pagtuturo sa kanila.
c. Division of Tasks *In case of unexpected developments, one of us would fill in for someone not available.
i. Documentarian (2)
ii. In-charge of Food and refreshments (2)
iii. Orientors (4)
d. Materials Needed
i. Cartolina
ii. Pentel Pen (permanent)
iii. Whiteboard marker/Chalk
iv. Manila Paper
e. Budget Allocated
i. Php 800 (Estimate)
f. Expected Output
i. Not only do the students got to know us better and that a sense of closeness was establish earlier on, we expect that the students have their total trust on us and thus returning for another session the following week.
II. Week 2
a. Activity 2-Introduction to Writing
i. Considering that we are teaching kids whose ages ranged from 6 to 14, it will be hard for younger kids to cope up to the lessons being taught to them compared to those who are older.
ii. It might be okay for us to teach them basic phonics to the younger kids while having older ones help us as aids. This would help them value the essence of group unity, coordination and cooperation.
iii. But in the case that many are already capable of writing and reading, we’re going to have a writing activity wherein we let the students write essays and have them read before the entire class.
b. Preparatory Tasks
i. Prepare small notebooks/writing pads, pencils, erasers and other necessary writing materials.
ii. We will also implement a “rewards” system to help encourage students on doing their essays. They’ll be given a “reward” for having their essays read aloud before the class. These “rewards” are candies and chocolates.
c. Division of Tasks
i. Teacher
ii. In-charge of Foods and Drinks
iii. In-charge of Candies and Sweets (to be used for activity)
iv. Documentarian
v. Teacher’s Aide
d. Materials Needed
i. Notebook/Writing Pads
ii. Pencils (Sharpened)
iii. Sharpeners (Two-three)
e. Budget Allocated
i. Php800 (Estimate)
1. To be used for buying of writing materials, foods and drinks (sandwich and zesto).
f. Expected Output
i. It is expected that they will be able to develop not only their writing skills but also their self-esteem as well. Self-esteem is needed to fully express a person’s feelings through writing
I. Week 1
a. Activity-Getting to Know Each Other (Objectives written below)
i. Pagpapakilala ng mga estudyante at ng kanilang mga guro para maging komportable ang pakikitungo nila sa isa’t isa.
ii. Ang maayos na pagpapakilala sa simula pa lang ay makakapagsiguro ng maayos na pagtuturo sa mga bata habang maaga.
b. Preparatory Tasks (Before the Activity)
i. Aalamin muna ang tungkol mga batang tuturuan namin. Kulang pa ang naibigay na impormasyon na binigay sa’min: 30 kids aged 6-14 years.
ii. Aalamin naming kung hanggang saan ang kanilang antas sa pag-aaral, kung marunong sila sa pagsulat at pagbasa, at iba pa na maari naming malaman para ma-set sa kanilang kakayahan an gaming pagtuturo sa kanila.
c. Division of Tasks *In case of unexpected developments, one of us would fill in for someone not available.
i. Documentarian (2)
ii. In-charge of Food and refreshments (2)
iii. Orientors (4)
d. Materials Needed
i. Cartolina
ii. Pentel Pen (permanent)
iii. Whiteboard marker/Chalk
iv. Manila Paper
e. Budget Allocated
i. Php 800 (Estimate)
f. Expected Output
i. Not only do the students got to know us better and that a sense of closeness was establish earlier on, we expect that the students have their total trust on us and thus returning for another session the following week.
II. Week 2
a. Activity 2-Introduction to Writing
i. Considering that we are teaching kids whose ages ranged from 6 to 14, it will be hard for younger kids to cope up to the lessons being taught to them compared to those who are older.
ii. It might be okay for us to teach them basic phonics to the younger kids while having older ones help us as aids. This would help them value the essence of group unity, coordination and cooperation.
iii. But in the case that many are already capable of writing and reading, we’re going to have a writing activity wherein we let the students write essays and have them read before the entire class.
b. Preparatory Tasks
i. Prepare small notebooks/writing pads, pencils, erasers and other necessary writing materials.
ii. We will also implement a “rewards” system to help encourage students on doing their essays. They’ll be given a “reward” for having their essays read aloud before the class. These “rewards” are candies and chocolates.
c. Division of Tasks
i. Teacher
ii. In-charge of Foods and Drinks
iii. In-charge of Candies and Sweets (to be used for activity)
iv. Documentarian
v. Teacher’s Aide
d. Materials Needed
i. Notebook/Writing Pads
ii. Pencils (Sharpened)
iii. Sharpeners (Two-three)
e. Budget Allocated
i. Php800 (Estimate)
1. To be used for buying of writing materials, foods and drinks (sandwich and zesto).
f. Expected Output
i. It is expected that they will be able to develop not only their writing skills but also their self-esteem as well. Self-esteem is needed to fully express a person’s feelings through writing
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Manila, Queen of the Pacific 1938
Mahal kong Maynila, Sa'yo'y hindi mawawalay!
Manila circa 1938. Sayang!
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