Energy-boosting Sunset

 

     University of the Philippines, Diliman. Taken last December 9, 2013. This captivating scene greeted me as I was waiting for a jeepney to ride back to work. My Mondays have never been jam-packed until this 2nd semester. My usual Monday routine starts with a morning lecture at Manila; followed by an afternoon class at UP; and ends with a night lecture at Manila. I am juggling work and study all at the same day. Good thing that this view somehow activated my energy.    

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Back in Manila

 

     I made this quick shot yesterday while riding on an airport taxi. I'm back here in Manila to continue my career. I didn't imagine that my visit in Iloilo, my hometown, would be a mixture of laughter and tears. Until now, I still can't get over with the kind of feeling I had. I guess, I really miss my family. Well, I need to do this for them as what I've stated on my blog post yesterday right before I left Iloilo. Read the article, "Leaving Home: Sacrifices, Tears, and Dreams".  

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Fountain of Light

 

     Another photo taken last night at Plazuela de Iloilo. This fountain was the building's facade piece. It wasn't really big. Just enough to illuminate the spot and to entertain visitors with its water movement. In architecture, fountains serve to cool the place because water particles were being scattered by wind. Thus, the atmosphere becomes cooler and more relaxing. 

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Path of Choices

 

     This was taken last year when we (United Architects of the Philippines Makati Greenbelt Chapter officers) had our team building/planning session at Anvaya Cove Beach & Nature Club. Life is a journey, no doubt about that. We need to take a step at a time.. and each step requires choices and perseverance. We may have taken wrong choices along our way, but the most important part is... we keep on moving forward. 

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Arriving Home

 

     Arriving home in Iloilo (December 23, 2012) after more than five years is such a meaningful moment. It was my first time to come home as an Architect and as an academician. Arriving home became so meaningful because of this sunset, which greeted me while I was riding on a car. This quick shot was taken while the car was still moving. A quick move just to capture this great moment.  

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Dramatic Sky

 

     A breath-taking view greeted me goodbye as I was leaving Savannah, one of those subdivisions in Iloilo. Skies in provinces really differ from Metro Manila. By the moment skies begin to display its usual play, the result is truly dramatic.  

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Night Lights at Iloilo Esplanade

 

     We spent our New year night by visiting Iloilo Esplanade. It is a new strip of development in Iloilo, which promotes walkability. I was impressed with how they made use of the Iloilo river. Night lights plus reflections equals captivating.

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Plazuela Sky

 

     I got the chance to visit Plazuela de Iloilo earlier. I was toured by my family in order for me to experience the place. Good thing that our timing was just right. I was able to caught the dramatic play of the sky. My whole visiting experience won't be complete without this view.

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