HONORED NINJA MODE

The Baby Naruto of Tosoc Clan. This photo was taken from my nephew's 1st birthday party last August 2012 wearing his yellow and orange suit as an imitation to Naruto's appearance.

The Addict Fan. I tried to photograph myself wearing a ninja-like suits (Konoha Head Protector that costs 250php purchased at Comic Alley, Manila branch; and a Jacket). FYI: I was trying to imitate Shino of Naruto Shippuden. :p

I am a big fan of a Naruto Shippuden. Seeing the picture above this text, it's not that obvious, 'ayt? Hhe. I'm watching this Anime since I can still remember. 'Till now, I'm still an enthusiastic fan of it. I am totally fascinated with it's unique stories, extraordinary moves and techniques, and their rare appearances. That is why I am still waiting to watch new episode online every thursday. (To those who want to watch the episodes, visit narutoget.com).

PENAFRANCIA FESTIVAL 2012

PHOTO BOARDS

I. Region Military Parade Competition 2012
*the photos below were taken by my father. He wanted to share his experiences through photographs.

THE MAJORETTES.

"Left, left, left, right, left, right, left."

My cousin, Ghiecel Dianne Tosoc participated in the activity.

II. Fluvial Procession 2012 (My Photos)
This is celebrated on the last day of the celebration as Ina (Our Lady of Penafrancia) is returned from Naga Cathedral to her shine, Basilica Minore carried by a pagoda following the Naga River Route. Bicolanos show their faith through shouting "VIVA LA VIRGEN (Long Live the Virgen), lighting their candles and through waving their white handkerchiefs.

THE VOYADORES. Men in the boats pulling the pagoda of Ina.

THE PAGODA. It carries Divino Rostro and the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia.

VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA! VIVA PENAFRANCIA!

DUMAYO video

*this was converted to mpeg1 to be uploaded successfully, thus led to low quality video.

DUMAYO photos

at San Bernardino Village, Calabanga, CamSur. (August 2012)

This post contains photographs of our family adventures at San Bernardino Village located at Calabanga, Camarines Sur. FYI: The destination is 30 minutes away from Naga City.

It was my first time being in the place yet I wasn't that too excited in this escapade. I was expecting this family bonding just having the swimming mode (to swim, swim and swim). But seeing the rides (such as kayak boating, boat biking and likes) made me realize that we will be having a fine day ahead. It was indeed beyond my expectations. The photographs below tell the rest of these adventure stories.

THE VIEWS

THE RIDES

Me while water biking. Water biking fee: 50.00php per hour.

It's time for my Papa to do the Kayak boating.

(My brother-in-law)

Quote and Unquote: 
"Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe." -- Henry David Thoreau
Kayak boating fee: 100php per hour

Jeepney Boating Experience with my sister and nephew.
Jeepney Boating Fee: 100php per hour.

THE PHOTO BOARD

"Mother + Daughter Drama"

"Mr. And Mrs. Tosoc"

ANONG KULAY...?

MY RUBIK'S CUBE

NAPADAAN AKO SA NATIONAL BOKKSTORE PARA MAKABILI NG LIBRONG GUSTONG GUSTO KONG MABASA. SA HINDI KALAYUAN, NAPANSIN KO YUNG KINABABALIWAN KO AT NG MGA KAIBIGAN KO NOONG HIGH SCHOOL --- RUBIK'S CUBE. (FLASHBACKS HAPPENED). ITO ANG NAGPAALALA SAKIN SA MGA NAGDAANGKONG MGA PANAHON. ANG HIRAP ISIPIN NA NABUBUO KO NOON ANG RUBIX CUBE. NAPABILI TULOY AKO NANG BIGLAAN (FOR FUN).

HABANG BINUBUO KO ANG CUBE, HIRAP NA HIRAP NA AKONG GAWIN ULIT ITO. ANYARE? EH, SA WALA NANG PRACTICE. KAYA NAG-ABALA AKONG I-CHECK SA INTERNET KUNG PAANO NA ULIT ITO MABUO. NANARIWA ULIT ANG GALING KO DITO.

SUBALIT, MAS MALALIM PA PALA ANG MAIBIBIGAY NA KAHULUGAN SAKIN ANG PAGBILI ULIT NG RUBIX CUBE BUKOD SA MAGPAPAALALA ITO SA MGA LIPAS NA PANAHON. NAPAISIP AKO. ANG RUBIK'S CUBE AY PARANG ISANG PAGKATAO. MAY IBA'T IBANG KULAY NA BUMUBUO DITO PARA MATAWAG NA RUBIK'S CUBE. KUNG BAGA SA TAO, MAY MGA KWENTONG NAKAYAKAP PARA NA NAGPAPABUO SA PAGKATAO.

BLUE/YELLOW (SYMBOLIZES OPTIMISM) --- MAGAAN SA MATA ANG KULAY NA ITO. KAYA, GANUN NA LAMANG ANG PAGKAPABORITO KO DITO. KAYA PALA, NAPAKAPOSITBO KONG TAO. AKO ANG TIPONG HINDI AGAD NAWAWALAN NG PAG-ASA. (99% MISCHANCE AT 1% CHANCE) --- ITO MINSAN ANG PROPORSYON SA IBA KONG MGA PROBLEMA. PERO PARA SAKIN, ANG 1% CHANCE AY MANANATILING CHANCE, KAHIT 1% LANG ITO. A CHANCE IS A CHANCE. (THE POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE SUCCESS).

“SUCK LESS TO SUCCESS.”

ORANGE --- KADALASANG KULAY NG PAPALUBOG NA ARAW. (SUNSET: THE SUN FALLS BELOW THE HORIZON) METHAPHORICALLY, AN ENDING. LAHAT NG BAGAY AY MAY KATAPUSAN. PERO LAHAT AY MAY KATAPAT NA SIMULA. GUSTONG GUSTO KO ANG PAGSILIP SA PAPALUBOG NA ARAW. NGUNIT HINDI IBIG SABIHIN NA GUSTO KO ANG PAGTATAPOS NA ITO. DAHIL ALAM KONG SISIKAT AT SISIKAT DIN ITO KINABUKASAN. SA LAGAY KO, TAPOS NA KO NG PAG-AARAL. SUNOD AY ANG PAGHANAP BUHAY. “ANG PAGHAHANAP NG MISMONG BUHAY.” ANG SIMULA NG PAGTUPAD SA MGA NAUNANG MGA PANGARAP NA BINUO KO NOON.

GREEN --- LUNTIAN. ITO ANG KULAY SA KAPALIGIRAN (KAY MOMMY NATURE). TINATAWAG KO ANG SARILI KO NA SOMEHOW ECO-WARRIOR. NASASABI KO TO DAHIL NASASAKTAN AKO SA TUWING NAKAKAITA AKO NG MGA TAONG UMAABUSO RITO. PERO HINDI AKO TULAD NG IBA NA HANGGANG GALIT LANG AT WALANG GINAGAWANG PARAAN PARA MAKATULONG. KAMI AY MAY JUNK SHOP. IPINAGMAMALAKI KO TO. NALIWANAGAN AKO NA HINDI DAPAT IKAHIYA ANG BUSINESS NA ITO. KUNG TUTUUSIN, KAMI ANG NAGIGING ISANG DAAN PARA MAPAKINABANGAN PA ANG MGA PATAPONG LATA NG SARDINAS, BOTE NG MGA INUMING MINERAL AT MAGING ANG MGA BAKAL NA HINDI NA MAPAPAKINABANGAN. NAKAKATULNG NA SA KAPALIGIRAN, NAGIGING PERA PA. LAGI KONG SINASABI SA SARILI KO NA SANA MAISABI KO SA NAKAKARAMI ANG SIKAT NA KASABIHANG “WE DID NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS, WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN.” ISANG KASABIHANG MAPAPASABI KANG, “OO NGA NOH?!” SANA ISA KAYO SA MGA MAPAPASABI NITO.

RED --- (SYMBOLIZES ALL THINGA INTENSE AND PASSIONATE) AKO ANG TIPO NG TAO NA KAPAG ANG GUSTO ANG ISANG BAGAY, NAGIGING MAS PASSIONATE AKO. YUN LANG, BASTA PASSIONATE AKO. PERIOD. :p

WHITE --- ANG PUTI AY HINDI KAILANMAN MANANATILING MAPUTI. DARATING AT DARATING ANG PUNTONG MADUDUNGISAN ITO. PARANG ISANG TAO. “WALA. WALA NAMAN. WALA NAMANG PERPEKTONG TAO”, AYON SA KANTA NI DONG ABAY. NGUNIT SA MANTSANG ITO, DITO NATUTUTO ANG TAO KUNG PAANO MAGING ISANG TAO. SA MANTSA NAHUHUNOG ANG SARILI. AKO'Y HINDI PERPEKTONG TAO. SA HALIP, GINAGAWA KO ANG LAHAT PARA MAGING ISA SA MGA PINAKAMAHUSAY.

VIDEO: http://www.cge.tv/watch/4d8efa53-e9d7-48d4-8b61-0e33d8b4384c

"RAINY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN"

                                                                             RAINY DAYS MAKE FLOWERS.                                                                     "Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. - Langston Hughes

Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. - Roger Miller

The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain. - Author Unknown

I remember a text message sent to me by a special friend that says, "Kung umuulan at wala kang payong o masisilungan, i-enjoy mo nalang ang ulan."

Rainy days story of mine: It was an unforgettable fine afternoon, walking in a park with the special girl some time I loved. I was so happy that time being with her in that moment. Suddenly, it began to rain. The raindrops started to kiss our faces and began to embrace our souls. We don't have any umbrellas to use. I was little bothered as I thought that she will be mad if she gets wet. So I whispered, "let's just enjoy the rain." She just agreed to my suggestion. And it made my heart so romantic. We ended the day with smiles and laughter. And for me, it was a magical day to remember. :)

THE OTHER SELF

"I tell myself that it is not me,
It’s some unknown wriggling entity.
Wrapping itself around my bones.
Chewing up my wants,
Directing whims, true loves."

FROM THE OTHER SELF - POEM

BY PAUL WISEALL

SUPERMOON in the town!

The Supermoon Tonight. This shot was taken from our rooftop

 "Moon so bright, night so fine".:D

SUMMER MODE #mysummer2012

My own summer video. :))

"Be glad today..."

"Be glad today. Tomorrow may bring tears. Be brave today. The darkest night will pass. And golden rays will usher in the dawn." S. K. Bolton

PINAMASAGAN, SN FRNDO -- A Beach Escapade

Just got home from 1 day vacation at Pinamasagan, San Fernando with my family and relatives. It was my first time to go to the place and to ride in a boat. We went there to visit our family friends.  From the Pasacao Port, it took us one hour to reach the place. The travel was totally safe (obviously, hhe. Hindi sana ako nagblogblog kung lumubog yung bangka. :P) -- breathtaking view of the blue ocean and gigantic rock formations along the seashores.

 

Picture taking at the boat while sailing. (Behind me, Miss Conchina :) It was really my first time to embark in a boat and had the travel in the ocean for almost one hour.

 Quietly, I was wonderin'. What if, the boat might sink. Can I save myself from drowning or not? What will I do if this really happen? Will I be able to take some picture underwater and be able to upload it in facebook or not?  Hehe. Just some pigments of my imagination. That's how creative individual thinks. Nyahahaha! :D Just kiddin'!

The reddened sunlight as scattered in the clouds.

I was able to witness the beauty of the sunset in the west part of the place. It was indeed a relaxing and romantic place for me to get rid from the stress and worries.

Not white sands, but white stones.

My cousin and I planned the next morning to jog along the seashores. But, we failed to do it. (Mahirap kaya mag-jogging sa mabato. Hehe :P) Instead, we just had fun walk early in the morning while collecting pebbles and rocks.

From left to right: Ms. Josephine Conchina, my Tita Elena Villaflor, my cousin Michael Villaflor  and                                 my lola Teofila Tosoc.

This was the boat we used going back to Pasacao Port.

:))

BOKEH iMAGE

"hindi ako bulag, malabo lang." - chantosoc

Sa mga curious, ganito kalabo ang nakikita ko sa mga sasakyang dumadaan sa highways (bokeh effect lang nuh?! Hhe). Ang larawan ay kuha noong miyerkules santo habang hinihintay namin dumaan ang prusisyon.

Naaalala ko pa noon noong wala pa akong salamin, palagi akong nasa pinakaunahang upuan ng klase dahil may special seat nga para sa mga nearsighted tulad ko. 2^nd year high school na rin ako nun nagpasalamin.

Ilang beses na rin ako noon napagalitan ng Grade 4 Science teacher ko kasi sa tuwing may ipapabasa siya sa pisara, eh, lalapit pa ko sa may unahan para mabasa. Pero sa pagiging inconsiderate niya, sinisigawan niya ko na, “stay at your seat.” (nasa bandang likuran pa ang upuan ko noon). Kaya minsan, minabuti ko nalang wag magtaas ng kamay para magbasa. Apektado naman ang grade ko. Pfft.

Hanggang ngayon, may mga nagsasabi pa rin na mas gwapo raw ako pag walang salamin (mabilis naman akong naniniwala, nyahahaha!) . Pero hindi ko isusugal na tanggalin ang salamin ko para lang maging gwapo kung ang kapalit naman ay malabong paningin (hhe! :PP). Paano kung hindi nga ako mag-salamin, eh kung masasagasaan naman ako pagtawid ng kalsada, eh kung hindi ko na makita ang kagandahan ng mga crush ko (tulad ni babygurl ng xavier –hihi), eh kung, eh kung at eh kung?!

“I wear my eyeglasses because I want to see things my way.”

Binalak ko na rin mag-contact lens. Kaya lang, matutulugin kasi ako kaya baka delikado. Hihintayn ko nalang yung pagkakataon na magkaroon ako ng thousand pesos para makapa-laser. Hehe! Malay natin, makita ako ng ibang kaibigan at kamag-anak ko isang araw na hindi na gumagamit ng salamin. :p