May 25 - This day is filled with activities and I'm having fun after last week's mural painting. I'll be reunited with Seed Interactive to do an onsite video (same-day edit) for Maam Aleli Tan of Daydream Events. I left the team this month but i already have my word with Maam Aleli months ago about this event. So I accepted the job just for her. It's for her son's 1st birthday with the theme "Cirque du Bebe" or Parisian Carnivale. A day before I went to the pueblo to buy what i will wear for the party. I bought some nifty accessories too which is pretty cool. So here's my get up for the day :)


The red and white accessory reminds me of barber poles. I bought that travel notebook which is so cool. The paper inside is like moleskin. I want to give this as a gift for Maam Aleli but i forgot. XD Anyways, here are some shots of my day :D Before going to the birthday party, i met my high school friends at McDo. Spent a little time with them but it was filled with laughter and fun. Love you guys!




Then, i went to the event but unfortunately i wasn't able to take some pictures. The setup was awesome, as usual. They had a vintage cotton candy stand, ticket booth, sweets stand, photobooth with cool props like a Holga camera and 8mm film camera. The onsite video was a success, too.

On the other side, a bad news came when my team mates for the mural painting told me that we lost the contest. There were controversies surrounding the competition and i just don't wanna think about it while doing the onsite. I told them to get our consolation prize so we can party :D So right after the event, we went to Mr Bean Cafe at Catribo and partied!

For 9 days, groups of young painters all over Zamboanga gathered at Gov. Camins Avenue to create the "Humanity Wall". Initiated by the Rotary Club of Zamboanga Central in partnership with the Edwin Andrews Air Base (EAAB), this activity aims to hone the talents of young artists and put colors to the dull white walls along the Gov. Camins Ave. 13 groups (at most 5 members each) successfully completed two panels of wall 10 feet high and 20 feet wide. The artworks are based on the 2011-2012 Rotary Theme "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity".

Each team showcased their unique style, technique, and interpretation of the theme which shows the talent and skill of the budding artists here in Zamboanga. Congratulations to the organizers and participants who made this competition a peaceful and fun one! Announcement of winners will be held on May 25, 2012 at the Roofdeck of Lantaka Hotel. Here are the entries of the 13 hopeful groups competing for the gold. Tell me which team you like most at the comment section after the post :D Click photo for larger view.














Guess which one's ours? Tell me who you think deserves to win or any comment you would like to share :)

I made this months ago when my sister asked to edit her photo following this certain tutorial. I was lousy following each and every step so i made my own interpretation of the tutorial. Here's the before and after:



Cool eh?!
Stock images and brushes from google and deviantart resources. Sorry i failed to take note who owns which.

Here's a colorful themed wedding by Joe Art Production. I just realized the couple already had their anniversary just recently. Congratulations again to the couple! Check out their SDE which i also edited for Seed Interactive Multimedia Production.












Melvin and Julpha
05.04.11

COORDINATOR Roberto Bondoc Jr / FLOWERS Pattimae's Flowershop / LIGHTS & SOUNDS Audiotech Mobile / PHOTOGRAPHY Joe-Art Production / VIDEOGRAPHY Seed Interactive Multimedia Production

Awesome performance by the crew this week! I can say that this season is truly the best in terms of casting. Everyone is just killing it every week. This week the crews have to dance to the music of famous rapper, Drake. And the challenge is to choose a line from the song and bring it to life. On top that they were also given another challenge. Most of his songs are laid back and not too loud for a dance songs so i thought this week would be interesting. I love the mixes shoutout to District 78! Here's my ranking of the crews performances from best to worst.

1. Fanny Pak - "Make Me Proud" (Bottom 2)
Line:"Running on a treadmill and only eating salad"
Challenge: Create a treadmill
Comment: Yes! Finally the Pak is back! The previous weeks i haven't felt the way i used to feel way back season 2. I was so excited to see theatrics, story-telling and dope choreography. It was pure awesomeness that only Fanny Pak can pull off. They were so entertaining with all the attitude and moves.

2. RNG - "HYFR"
Line: "Time for me to revisit the past"
Challenge: Perform a section of their routine in reverse
Comment: RNG is crew that has a signature dance style that is uniquely theirs. For teens, these kids can really dance with power and energy. Love the military theme and the twist at the end where they made the illusion of a rewind. It looked real and its mind-blowing. They ended with so much power that is so intense. Love their attitude and energy.

3. Mos Wanted Crew - "Motto"
Line: "Tell Tune 'Light one, pass it like a relay'"
Challenge: Create a relay
Comment: In contrast to Fanny Pak, Mos wanted crew gave less theatrics and story-telling. They gave us pure choreography and swag all the way. It was fun to watch and it makes me wanna dance, too. They highlighted members of the crew that were usually in the background during the past weeks and showed that every one of them are dope. This week is a breath of fresh air for the crew and they showed a different side of them. They were clean, smooth, hard-hitting, and fun to watch. I definitely love their performance but competition-wise the two crews made more impact.

4. Elektrolytes - "Headlines"
Line: "Floating in and out of consciousness"
Challenge: Create the illusion that someone is levitating
Comment: The illusion is mind-blowing! I was replaying it in the video and i just cant figure out how they did that. The intro was explosive with the comeback of one of their members who was injured since week 1. This crew is about energy and they move so fast as if they were charged with so much horsepower especially during the dubstep part. I just love the over-all performance. But i wish to see more side of them.

5. 8 Flavahz - "Find Your Love"
Line: "I bet if I give all my lovin', nothin's gonna tear us apart";
Challenge: Come connected at some point in their routine
Comment: Their routine was very emotional because of the death of Angel's mother. Because of this you can really feel the emotions from the girls who dedicated the routine for her mom. The routine showed that the crew is there to support her and no matter what happens she always have friends to lean on. Their routine is metaphoric and full of soul. What i didn't like is the inconsistency of emotions from the girls. Some were smiling during the end of the routine.

6. Stepboys - "Best I Ever Had" (Eliminated)
Line: "Every single show she out there reppin' like a mascot"
Challenge: Incorporate a mascot in their routine
Comment: Last week i want them out of the show coz didn't get their comedy. In this performance they got me and they pulled off the tricks nicely. It's sad to see them go but im happy they gave their best and left a good impression of their crew. I like the stunts done by the teddy bear and props for the entertainment value. However,i think that their choreography is not that clean and difficult.

7. Collizion Crew - "Over"
Line: "So I'm riding through this city with my high beams on"
Challenge: Create a Car
Comment: I feel as if I've already seen their routine. There was nothing new and worse, they were not in sync. I spotted lot of mistakes like the guy in the middle during the "rosetta stone" part, the flips and the chopper which took years to complete. The routine is not memorable either.

Next week the crews will dance to the music of J-Lo! Can't wait!

A sweet lesson on patience.



a NYC Taxi driver wrote:

I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor.

After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940's movie.

By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets.

There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard
box filled with photos and glassware.

'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman.

She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb.

She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her.. 'I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be treated.'

'Oh, you're such a good boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive
through downtown?'

'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly..

'Oh, I don't mind,' she said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice.

I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have any family left,' she continued in a soft voice..'The doctor says I don't have very long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the meter.

'What route would you like me to take?' I asked.

For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator.

We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.

Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.

As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm tired.Let's go now'.
We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico.

Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move.
They must have been expecting her.

I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair.

'How much do I owe you?' She asked, reaching into her purse.

'Nothing,' I said

'You have to make a living,' she answered.

'There are other passengers,' I responded.

Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug.She held onto me tightly.

'You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,' she said. 'Thank you.'

I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.. Behind me, a door shut.It was the sound of the closing of a life..

I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day,I could hardly talk.What if that woman had gotten an angry driver,or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away?

On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life.

We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.

But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one. :)

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The music is a modern classic mid-90's love song popularized by Irish band, The Corrs. The couple picked the soundtrack for their onsite video (SDE). Lots of glides in this one :D Best Wishes to the couple!



Roy and Rosalie
03.28.12
Church: Sta. Maria Church
Reception: Marcian Garden Convention Center

This week the crews will be dancing to the music of world-famous rapper, Drake.

Mos Wanted Crew "Motto"	Elektrolytes "Headlines"	RNG "HYFR"
Fanny Pak "Make Me Proud"	8 Flavahz "Find Your Love"	Collizion Crew "Over"
Step Boyz "Best I Ever Had"

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