Thursday, May 10, 2007

The Four Shades of Nursing Life

I know this is a bit "off" from what I usually post here in my space. It's just that, I'm at the heat of the moment with the loads of requirements and stuff that I have right now. And to match the pressure, I did this; so as to encourage myself to be strong and continue with this kind of life. Sabi nga nila...sa Nursing, "Hindi ka lang pumili ng kursong kukunin mo. Kundi, pinili mo na rin kung anong buhay ang papasukin mo".

To tell you frankly, nursing wasn't really my first choice to begin with. I really despised it from the very thought of me putting and indulging myself into it. Heck, I even cried buckets wanting to get out of too much pressure from 'choosing the right course'. Well, that was a few years ago!

Fast forward to the present (two years later), who would've thought that I'd be loving this whole nursing thingy rin pala? After two fruitful years of community and hospital exposures, I've come to the point of realization that nursing really is for me; and I'll do everything it takes to finish this! Nandito na ako eh, so wala na akong magagawa kundi gawin kung ano ang tama...and that's to finish what I have started.

Being Toxic...
Having Fun...
Fulfilling Dreams...
Touching Lives.

The Four Shades of Nursing Life = MY LIFE.

And I'm loving every bit of it. Ü

[Lotsa thanks to my friend Margarette for photographing my kahibangans up there.]
["SIMULPOSTED" @ the other side of my life ~ iSpeak My LIFE!]

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Raymond at 7:44 PM -

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Ang Baybay.

This is Puerto Princesa's answer to Manila's baywalk. But the comparison doesn't mean it's as extravagant and explosive as how we know "the baywalk". I mean, it's not that developed yet. All you can see around the vicinity are a few sidewalk vendors, a bicycle rental stall, some benches, and about twenty light posts. And that's what I like about it...it's simplicity. But ummm, there's just one thing about the place that really really bothers me: the smell. If you think your olfactory nerves would get their fair share of the "fresh sea breeze aroma" (basta yung mga ganun), then you're wrong. When you're in Puerto Princesa's Baybay, you might go, "Ooooh! Something smells fishy around here." And I mean that...literally.

Anyhoo, here are four shots that I snapped away with a friend's camera phone (Thanks Makko!) while I was there...

Afar
"Afar"

It Floats.
"It Floats."

Railed
"Railed"

A Bit Enlightened
"A Bit Enlightened"

[I "film grained" 'em with Picasa.]

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Raymond at 8:50 PM -

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Flower Pool

Flower Pool

What if one really big pool gets to be filled with lots and lots of flowers? That would be so colorful, nice looking, and fragrant...just like heaven. Wait, ano nga bang kulay, itsura, at amoy ng heaven? Hindi ko din alam. Pwede mag-sorry? Haha!

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Raymond at 6:43 PM -

Monday, April 2, 2007

Daybreak

Daybreak

"Daybreak" means at the beginning of the day, or when the sun starts to go out para magsabog ng liwanag sa buong mundo. Kaya nga "daybreak" eh. But contrary to its title, this photo was shot at around 6:30 pm/sunset of Ash Wednesday. Anyhoo, I reeaaallly don't care about how the title connects with the picture...as long as it looks like daybreak, therefore I named it "Daybreak". That's Hollywood! Haha!

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Raymond at 8:55 PM -

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

She Loves Dogs.

She Loves Dogs.

Nice little girl. Cute dogs. Very expressive. Love this shot.

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Raymond at 2:34 AM -

The Kitikitexter

The Kitikitexter

I'd like you to meet my very bee-autiful friend, Ate Eca! Her favorite hobby is to send lots and lots of messages to her mates and friends. Oh, sino gusto text mate dyan?! Added bonus: she doesn't bite! Haha.

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Raymond at 2:27 AM -

Someday

My Space

I just thought I'd post this picture of mine. I'm wearing my favorite shirt kasi. And I think this picture makes me look less fat, that's why I like it! Hahaha! O ayan ha...walang kokontra! Haha.

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Raymond at 1:54 AM -

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

The Future is Ours.

The Future is Ours

This was during our first day of community exposure for the second semester. It was one of those bunch of shots that came up while I was clicking the camera button away just like there's no tomorrow.

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Raymond at 3:43 AM -

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Gloom

Gloom

The color blue symbolically represents peace and tranquility, right? This picture contains most of the "happy shades of blue". But why does it make me feel all sad and gloomy? That's rather odd. Maybe it's because of those eerie-looking buildings in our school.

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Raymond at 12:36 AM -

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

That bright Tuesday morning, when I looked up at the skies...I felt very refreshed. What a great way to start a very stressful day ahead! I hope everyday's like this.

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Raymond at 12:23 AM -

Technicolor

Technicolor

This was the scenario during the opening ceremonies of last year's sportsfest in our school. We were hangin' around at the top of the new chapel when I took this shot. Love the colors!

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Raymond at 12:17 AM -

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Just Passing By

A Helping Hand

"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn

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Raymond at 7:38 AM -

Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy

Astig Clouds.
12/17/2006

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Raymond at 7:35 AM -

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Life in Full Bloom

Life in Full Bloom

This was taken during Kuya Paul's wedding (last year), held at the Immaculate Conception church in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. I was just fooling around with my camera (it was new back then), and when I reviewed the images, I liked how the shot turned out. Nice effect with the flowers and the blurred ceremonies. Thumbs up Raymond!

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Raymond at 10:24 PM -

Gotcha!

Gotcha!

Took this photo during the course of our community exposure in one of the barangays here in Puerto Princesa. I really like its cute and candid feel, plus the little girl's expression is so classic. Err...at least for me.

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Raymond at 10:21 PM -

She

She

Immaculate Conception Church,
Municipality of Sta. Maria,
Bulacan, Philippines
June 17, 2006

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I love to take pictures of churches. This one came out as the most presentable and probably the bestest picture of a church that I've ever taken a shot of in my entire life. I used this angle because some of the church's exterior parts were already painted with white, making it partially lose its majestic antiquity. Sadness.

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Raymond at 10:01 PM -

Friday, January 26, 2007

'Turo Turo - Silhouette' Photo Series

"The Happy Urban Life"
My personal favorite. Ang ganda kasi ng blend ng smile ko *WUSHUUU!!!* at ng wires ng mga poste. Para bang dinedepict ng picture na yan kung gano kasaya ang buhay with all the technological advancements and stuff. *Kamukha ko yung dinosaur sa Bubble Bobble. Kainis! Haha.*


"Part the sky with your finger"
Hehe, nataon pang nakaturo pala ako sa empty space sa sky.


"Friends"
Kasama ko si Sadako.


"Pointing Apple"
Wonder why the title is like that?
Kasi, mukha akong mansanas na nagtututuro.
Hahahahahahahahaha...


"I salute the sky"
It is a way of thanking our creator,
who made every little thing in this world beautiful.


-iSML!

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Raymond at 12:52 PM -

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Aipeep

Aipeep

I was holding a rolled, designed folder and I peeped through it as if it was a telescope. With my left hand holding the camera, I reached for the other end and took a shot of my eye.

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Raymond at 11:00 PM -

The Shaky Hands Collection

Aerial Blossom Blitz Bob Marley
Dancing Dragons Fairy Flash Fiery Liberty
Fiesta Mirrors of the Bay Prima Ballerina
Pseudoblast Serpentine Supernova
The Awakening The Petrified Umbrellas The Race
Trumpeteers Waltz Yellow Fever

Capitol Park Square Grounds,
Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan, Philippines
December 1, 2006

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My hands were shaking involuntarily when the fireworks display was on for the opening ceremonies of the 'Paskuhan sa Kapitolyo' celebration here in our place. That's why the photos look warbly, twisted, or whatever you want to call it. Haha!

Some turned out good, and some were awful. Ah, basta ang mahalaga...nag-enjoy ako sa kakukuha nyan! Nakakataranta pala picture-an ang fireworks! Hehe.

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Raymond at 12:04 AM -

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Sabrena

Sabrena

Tiniguiban Road,
Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan, Philippines
December 16, 2006

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I took this photo right after we got out of the school retreat house for our annual recollection. The scenery reminds me so much of the 'Wow Philippines!' ad. It's just so classic, relaxing and pleasing to the eyes. Anyways, if you're asking why I called this "Sabrena"...well, it's up to you to find out!!! Haha!

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Raymond at 7:52 PM -