LC-A+ Test roll

Okay, so I've learned from experience that its important to have a test roll for every new analogue camera you buy so that you would be familiarized with its settings and other basic stuffs. When I had my La Sardina for the first time, I was too careful to use it and I felt like every roll is fragile thus I have to only use it in special occasions. Not to mention the fact that I haven't found a decent processing lab for my films. That time, I was really very cautious. I was just a newbie in the Lomography world plus there was no one I know back home that uses lomo cameras like me. I was used to my DSLR all the time plus I started liking this hobby when I was in Korea so yeah, you can tell how it is. :)

Anyways, now that I've been a bit more knowledgeable about lomography than I was months back, - though I'm still learning everyday; and after reading the book and manuals that came with my camera, I loaded film and gave it a test roll! For a couple of days I took shots around the house, and our neighborhood. During the day, at night, I used multiple exposures and the different ISO settings (one of the things my La Sardina doesn't have) which I was really excited to try. Here are some of of my favorite shots from the bunch:

flowers are one of my favorite subjects. :)

I was very happy about the results, and I was glad I did the test roll 'cause I'm a little more familiar using it now and I wouldn't have to worry whether I did set it up right or not. Although, you would never be really sure of the outcome of your roll. As the Golden Rule nos.8 and 9 of Lomography says, You don't have to know beforehand what you captured on film - afterwards either. :)





Lomography Golden Rule no. 6 - Don't think.










The rest of the shots can be found in this album from my Lomohome. Feel free to check it out. :)


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Around the neigborhood

One day, I decided to bring Luna as go around and do my morning jogging . :)

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The return of the comeback + Oatmeal 30

Yaluh!!!! I'm backkkkk! Well, kinda. Haha. I know I've been MIA for quite some time now, specifically for almost whole of May but now, I guess I'm gonna be back to the blogging world again! Yay! :)

Its not that I've been busy with anything or what but the last weeks I've been sorta not in the mood to blog - not to mention the fact that I don't have something major to blog on so yeah. But a few days ago, I went through my 365 bucket-list saved in one of the ancient folders in my computer and I saw that I've written Eat oatmeal using different toppings and forms for a month. Realizing that I have been eating oatmeal for almost everyday ever since I was in Korea, I felt that its about time to finally accomplish this (eat it for one complete month and track it down). Soooo, this now, gave me a reason to go back to blooging! What more could I use for tracking it down but to post it in a blog right? In that way, I could also practice my food photography skills, and at the same time fulfill my dream to post a recipe in my blog. :") This made me excited! If only you could feel how bored I am right now, doing this mini-project could at least make me occupied for one month. :)

So, I'm officially gonna start tomorrow, and I will post maybe every week about it (pictures and recipes and stuff) or whatever I decide upon so you just wait on it, kay? ;)
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365 days later

Exactly a year ago, I attended my college graduation where I got my college diploma and my RLE pin symbolizing that I am finally a BSN graduate. I can still remember how happy I was that my days of being a student have come to an end. All those case studies and case presentations, hospital duties, the NCPs and drug studies and a whole lot more that usually consumed most of my 4 years in college, were finally over. Man, college days were sure difficult no matter what degree you want to attain but getting a BSN Degree? It’s like finding a fine, fine needle in a haystack. So I’m very, very much thankful that I was able to get mine. ;)

19 March, 2011 - College Graduation Day






18 March, 2011 - College Pinning Day

Now, thinking of those days can still make me sentimental. Even though I experienced a lot of hardships during those years, and there were a lot times I wish I had taken another degree, I was still glad that I didn’t. Cause today, I’m 100% sure that I took the right path. With all the things I’ve went through after the day I graduated, I realized what I really wanted in life. I don’t mind taking vital signs and measuring I&Os of patients all day, or standing in a very long OR case and handing over surgical instruments to the surgeon (and even cleaning them afterwards), or figuring out a scrawled doctors order, or just talking to an ill patient who has no guardian at all. Maybe for others, that’s something lame or hard or whatever they wanna call it but for me, it’ what I wanna do. It’s what I’m made to do because it’s what my heart tells me to do. So that’s what I’m gonna do. I may have it completely figured out in an odd way but at least I got it all understood now. We all have dreams, and the only way to achieve our dreams is to act upon it. ;)

I hope you too, are acting upon your dreams now. As for me, you can wish me luck! xx

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Home

Be strong now, because things will get better.
Something good is coming your way;)

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Your wish is my command

After finishing 2 movies which is exhausting to the eyes I must say, I've decided to try making Japchae already. I realized my brothers will be getting home soon and usually they have merienda so I thought of making it for them. However, when I went to the pantry, I don't have some of the fresh ingredients like spinach, and mushrooms. It wouldn't be delicious and complete without them so I just decided to make it some other time. But I'm in the mood for making Korean food! Then I remembered my brother asking me to make Kimbap for him if I have time so I checked if I have enough ingredients, and started making them.

I usually put tuna but I swapped it with ham instead because we still have lots of ham from the holidays. :| Its better than putting it to waste right? =)) I also didn't put egg because one of my sibs doesn't like it in. In general, I followed the recipe from Maanchi's website here

With all the ingredients that I have, I was able to make 3 rolls. :) Does it look edible to you? :))

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Just a Happy Thought. ;)

Since tomorrow is our Final exam for our Korean Language Class, I have subjected myself to dedicate this day to study religiously. I have always loved this class because its very fun, and our professor is super nice and patient that's why I'm really sad that its gonna end. Er, actually, it already formally ended last week, we'll just take the exams tomorrow. Hihi. :)

Anyways, before I start studying, I stumbled upon this article which kind of made me think. Yes, its one of those list of things you should, or should not do and whatever stuffs people make in the internet. I'm not saying that I will strictly follow it, but reading some of it and knowing these ideas can in reality give you a better perspective in life. :)

So yeah, if you're interested, here's the link : 30 Things to Stop doing to Yourself

Have fun reading! As for me, back to studying! ;)

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Twisted fate ♥

By some twisted fate, our paths have crossed again. And it left me with a happy heart ;)

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Korean Food Challenge :D

Another one of my daily challenges, now this time I challenged myself to eat all Korean food in one straight week. :D It may sound weird since obviously, all the food here is Korean but if you know me, you'll understand that I don't go out to buy and eat food. Since college, I've been used to going to the groceries and stocking food in my room instead. And with food I'm referring to milk, cereals, oatmeal, yogurt and the like. But I'm not a picky eater though, I can actually eat any food, or Korean food there is but I just don't feel like spending too much on food. But sometimes, when I feel like celebrating, I go out and eat. Otherwise, every other day is a normal day for me.

Moving on, yesterday I started this challenge. Its kinda difficult for me since I had a little struggle budgeting my allowance for the week, and I had to cancel my grocery day since I won't be eating them anyways. But , I was able to complete it though and I'm very happy. Hahaha Aside from being able to tick this in my list (I've been going gaga to my list lately), this is an achievement for me so, yeah. Forgive me for that. ;) So to show you what are those that I've eaten, here are they:

Day 01 - Tteokbokki (떡볶이)

After my Stat class, I walked a few blocks and suddenly craved for tteokbokki. I saw this place and I heard they sell really spicy tteokbokkis so I tried it. I ordered Cheese Tteokbokki cause I remembered my roommates back in Manila, and its their favorite. ;) Its actually a street food found almost everywhere in Korea but I was not in the mood to eat it like that so I bought a take-out to eat in my room.

Day 2 - Goguma Latte and Green Tea Waffle (고구마 라떼와 녹차의 와플)

Well if you will think of it, waffles are not really Korean food but its a "koreanized" waffle since its made with green tea. Haha :D For the latte, its made with Goguma, or sweet potato. Koreans really love sweet potato, I swear. They have goguma snacks, pizza, and even cake! But for the record, I really love goguma treats. Ohh I can eat them everyday~ ♥

Day 3 -Walnut cookie (호두 과자)

This a one of the Korean winter street foods. Its not actually a cookie, its more of a mini cake I think. It made with pounded walnuts with some red bean paste inside. It really tastes good. :)

Day 4 - Bibimbap (비빔밥)

One of Korea's signature dishes - and one of my favorite Korean foods too. :) It could have different varieties, but the main ingredients are rice, mixed vegetables. and gochujang(고추장).

Day 5 - Bunggeoppang (붕어빵)

Another Korean winter treat! I've been eating too much street foods recently because of my work. I usually eat on the way there so I just buy whatever I see in the streets. Plus I this one tastes like pancakes so I intentionally bought this. Haha :D

Day 6: Mashed pumpkin (호박) and goguma pizza (고구마 피자)

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We had our field trip today and our proffesor suggested that we eat at Mr.Pizza, one of the famous pizza franchises here. The food's really great, though a bit expensive for us. Hahaha =)) But its worth it and I would definitely come back here again, if someone would want to eat here with me. ;)

Day 7 - Bulgogi Toast (불고기 토스트)

As for my last day, I was planning to eat Bulgogi but since my friend and I had an appointment somewhere and we were kinda running late, we just bought this Bulgogi Toast at Isaac. Many students from my university buy here cause the sandwiches are so tasty. I couldn't argue with it anymore after eating this. ;)

Just blogging about these foods makes me hungry now, hoho. I think Im'ma grab some food first. So long! ;)

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