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Aug 22, 2005

i was never really into any of these online stuff before but i guess in some way, the saying is true that "once you start, you can't stop." and that seems to summarize it for me. i started this as a blog site where i can put into writing my thoughts, my frustrations and anything and everything under the sun. it was personal because looking at entries of past, i did share probably more than i should have. while i have not really stopped blogging, this site is evolving with more pictures as i venture into photography. sure they aren't that great (yet!) but i'm hoping that with practice, i could come close to the skills of the photographers i admire most. i'm still going to be an engineer at heart but i would like to look at the possibilities. its a whole world out there - and i'd like to see how far this trip will take me.

so add me up and let's take this trip together.

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Through the Looking Glass

Piazza dei Miracoli
3 Photos, 4 comments

marc oliver young
9 Photos

anjo
1 Photo, 2 comments

Book 1 | I Am Sam
7 Photos, 11 comments

JM | Independence
1 Photo, 8 comments

> andre & carmina
6 Photos, 13 comments

mangenguey | coming soon
5 Photos, 11 comments

andré endique | rising star
4 Photos, 9 comments

Summer Escape by MJ Cachero
7 Photos, 7 comments

Dan Nartates | in Mono
2 Photos, 14 comments

BTS : Share-A-Smile Year 3
72 Photos, 4 comments

> avinash mansukhani
12 Photos, 15 comments

caution | toffer
3 Photos, 44 comments

> gerard magno
6 Photos, 42 comments

> ben redulla
6 Photos, 57 comments

Full Set | Miki Kierulf
6 Photos, 22 comments

> james punzalan
7 Photos, 57 comments

Full Set | Aizen Baviera
6 Photos, 63 comments

> melvin blue garcia
7 Photos, 26 comments

A Blue Christmas
6 Photos, 45 comments

> Two Lovers
3 Photos, 39 comments

baby jeanne | full set
10 Photos, 51 comments

baby jeanne | teaser
2 Photos, 21 comments

brian : images in angkor
6 Photos, 65 comments

part 2 : grandeur
12 Photos, 56 comments

brgy tumana | after ondoy
11 Photos, 21 comments

part 1 : angkor magnificence
17 Photos, 105 comments

indochina | coming soon
1 Photo, 53 comments

> Derek Ramos
6 Photos, 56 comments

> nikki magbag
5 Photos, 67 comments

> Algero Favis
5 Photos, 86 comments

> helen & marjo : fated lovers
3 Photos, 29 comments

> Helen Ilagan
8 Photos, 66 comments

Teaser : Helen Ilagan
1 Photo, 34 comments

> Marjo Guzman (Full Set)
7 Photos, 65 comments

> kate & micah
5 Photos, 30 comments

Teaser : Marjo Guzman
1 Photo, 50 comments

> the mamelli brothers
7 Photos, 35 comments

The Gang @ Punta Fuego
1 Photo, 41 comments

Kerwin | Light & Shadow
1 Photo, 27 comments

Avatars | Portraits
5 Photos, 48 comments

Teaser : Avatar of Earth
2 Photos, 48 comments

Teaser : Avatar of Water
1 Photo, 80 comments

Teaser : Avatar of Wind
1 Photo, 73 comments

Teaser : Avatar of Fire
1 Photo, 61 comments

> one year in photography
3 Photos, 49 comments

snapshots : around strawberry farm
9 Photos, 65 comments

> karen kelley
5 Photos, 79 comments

> christle sanchez : glamorous
5 Photos, 67 comments

> vincent torralba
3 Photos, 66 comments

> snapshots from bench show
12 Photos, 58 comments

> paolo paguirigan : set 2
5 Photos, 65 comments

> jan michael ojeda
3 Photos, 30 comments

> paolo paguirigan : set 1
3 Photos, 46 comments

> amor lechuga
4 Photos, 74 comments

Two Celebrations : Mark & Ohsie
31 Photos, 30 comments

> ginalyn acaba
1 Photo, 13 comments

> Yachts
1 Photo, 57 comments

> Kaaliw-aliw na Aliwan 2009
14 Photos, 83 comments

> me-an, martina & marcus
5 Photos, 11 comments

> rg pottery, vigan
9 Photos, 37 comments

> cape bojeador lighthouse, burgos
7 Photos, 45 comments

> calle crisologo, vigan
13 Photos, 60 comments

> ilocos : batac | paoay snapshots
10 Photos, 64 comments

> pagudpod : kapuluan vista resort
19 Photos, 97 comments

> bangui wind mills
12 Photos, 88 comments

> BTS : Northern Exposure
77 Photos, 147 comments

Teaser : Northern Exposure
1 Photo, 41 comments

> lem estiva
1 Photo, 53 comments

> avilon : people, animals & places
35 Photos, 58 comments

> anjo : his time to shine
5 Photos, 55 comments

> BTS : Avilon Zoo
33 Photos, 100 comments

> amber iloreta : sunshine
2 Photos, 36 comments

> ryan dulce : cool summer
2 Photos, 31 comments

> helen ilagan : fun in the sun
3 Photos, 38 comments

> amber iloreta : elegantly chic
4 Photos, 62 comments

> anjo : a little bit geeky
5 Photos, 67 comments

> anjo resurreccion
1 Photo, 48 comments

> diane uy : black velvet
2 Photos, 58 comments

> marii apelo : vintage
3 Photos, 61 comments

> surprise! surprise! mj's 23!
120 Photos, 153 comments

> Gael de leon
1 Photo, 27 comments

> erizhe mercado
1 Photo, 74 comments

> Sebay, La Union
11 Photos, 110 comments

> comfort
13 Photos, 75 comments

> on a clear day
3 Photos, 28 comments

> snapshots of singapore
7 Photos, 41 comments

> Em's Farewell Dinner
18 Photos, 113 comments

> Senn's Kitchen (Updated)
4 Photos, 35 comments

> Kite
1 Photo, 18 comments

> FUN-tastic Hot Air Balloons
11 Photos, 151 comments

> lighthouse
1 Photo, 9 comments

Singapore Condos
1 Photo, 17 comments

> Share a Smile II by JM Lago
38 Photos, 6 comments

> new breed academy
22 Photos, 23 comments

> brandy : topless
2 Photos, 18 comments

> djandeil "dj" catre
1 Photo, 7 comments

> your door sign
1 Photo, 20 comments

> couple
1 Photo, 5 comments

> izchia ejercitado
2 Photos, 5 comments

> brian philip galicia : red jeans
3 Photos, 28 comments

> eco dela sala : shirtless
5 Photos, 36 comments

> jm lago : on denim
4 Photos, 18 comments

> brandy gier [set 1]
3 Photos, 8 comments

> denim boys : headshots
4 Photos, 34 comments

Ohsie : A Thank You
1 Photo, 51 comments

> annie rose dumigpi
3 Photos, 14 comments

> nhieza pasion
4 Photos, 31 comments

> BJJ Open - Mall of Asia
38 Photos, 22 comments

> malaysia
22 Photos, 16 comments

> hdr : putra mosque
1 Photo, 31 comments

> hong kong - set 2
30 Photos, 4 comments

> hong kong - set 1
60 Photos, 18 comments

> abi sulit (10/31/2008)
11 Photos, 22 comments

> baby lyric (10/26/2008)
5 Photos, 8 comments

> baby julia (10/26/2008)
4 Photos, 5 comments

> baby gab (10/26/2008)
5 Photos, 3 comments

> SG : Car Show 2008 [09/28/2008]
22 Photos, 25 comments

> SG : Clarke Quay [09/27/2008]
21 Photos, 24 comments

> charm bernardo [10/01/2008]
3 Photos, 25 comments

Sexy, Seductive & Nude
3 Photos, 62 comments

26 Things - The Alphabet Project
4 Photos, 67 comments

Francis Magbitang (09/06/2008)
5 Photos, 3 comments

Ali Sulit (09/06/2008)
6 Photos

Ralph Go (09/06/2008)
5 Photos, 11 comments

TJ Sulit (09/06/2008)
6 Photos, 13 comments

Momon Fortich (09/06/2008)
6 Photos, 9 comments

Aldo Torres (09/06/2008)
11 Photos, 15 comments

B&W Spoon Pics
7 Photos, 18 comments

jairra (august 18, 2008)
2 Photos, 12 comments

jm (august 18, 2008)
4 Photos, 27 comments

emma (august 18, 2008)
4 Photos, 25 comments

chynna (august 18, 2008)
4 Photos, 9 comments

still enchanted
39 Photos, 55 comments

janice (aug 2008)
11 Photos, 19 comments

San Miguel Park (MOA) Sunday Happenings
29 Photos, 32 comments

Southside Practice Shoot
30 Photos, 25 comments

first attempt at harbor square
33 Photos, 18 comments

las vegas redux - where the lights seem brighter!
103 Photos, 3 comments

grand canyon redux, 0408'07
96 Photos

Albuquerque, New Mexico - 3/2-4/2007
38 Photos, 4 comments

Hanging Out in Portland - 2/23-2/26
58 Photos, 7 comments

Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
56 Photos, 6 comments

Utah, Sep'05
41 Photos, 4 comments

San Francisco, Sep'05
54 Photos, 1 comment

Las Vegas, Feb'04
43 Photos

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Life As I Know It

Aug 16, 2010

life | day 228 - pressure cooker

Work is really stressful lately and its really not that the problems and the projects are insurmountable but rather they’re just piling up pretty fast. I thought it was high time I went old school and listed down all the stuff I had to work... more

Previous blog entries:
Jul 11	-	life \| day 191 in 2010
Jun 26	-	thirty six
May 28	-	ten
jay's favorite blog entries:
Jun 26	-	its nice to be remembered
Jun 21	-	this is how to profess your love
Jun 13	-	its fate

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Caught on Video

Oct 28, 2009

Michael Bublé - "Haven't Met You Yet"

one of the reasons why i love those buble songs ... he comes up with these pretty slick and memorable songs. and yes, i have good appreciation now for those sinatra-sounding melodies because of his albums. yeba!

Previous videos:
Feb 2	-	HSM3 : Can I Have This Dance?
Jan 25	-	Share a Smile 2 : Dance Moves
Oct 7	-	Christian Bautista - The One Who Won My Heart
jay's favorite videos:
Jun 17	-	Lifehouse - Blind
Feb 18	-	Jewel - Goodbye Alice in Wonderland
Feb 15	-	Love Actually
Jan 10	-	Wicker Park - Airport Scene

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Music to my Ears

Mar 5, 2008

Suzanne Ciani

One great pianist I've discovered through a classmate back in college. Anthem is one of my favorite instrumentals until today.

Previous playlists:
Dec 11	-	Ngiti
Dec 11	-	Fade Away
Dec 5	-	So Close

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Food for the Soul

Jul 1, 2008

Martha Stewart's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich

Saw this on yahoo food the other day and got me curious because i've been trying to eat healthier of late. Admittedly, i've never been a fan of tuna+mayo sandwiches (never had one in my life as far as i can remember) but i've been learning to eat... more

Previous recipes:
Jul 1	-	Moroccan-Style Tilapia with Cumin, Mango and Cilantro
Apr 8	-	Gonzaga BBQ

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What I think about ...

May 15, 2009

Star Trek (Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana)

I gotta say i was at the edge of my seat the whole time i was in the movie house because this movie was just amazing. I admit that i don't really know the star trek from kirk and spock's time but more on the later series with piccard and his crew.... more

Previous reviews:
Feb 28	-	> you changed my life (sarah geronimo, john lloyd cruz)
Feb 8	-	ang tanging ina nyong lahat
Jan 13	-	> max payne (mark wahlberg)

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Guestbook

isnoel wrote on May 15, '11

Hi Jay! My name is Ali. I'm a model from Cuba but I live in South Korea. I will be in Manila from May 19 to May 23 and I would like to work with you while I'm there if possible. Is there a chance you will be available anytime during those days. Sorry about the short notice but I just found out about your work today through a blog. Your portfolio is stunning and I'd really luv to work with you. How do I contact you?

mybreathingspace wrote on Jun 26, '10

Nice site indeed. Thanks you also for visiting our site. Please come and visit also our store at Unit 56, Cubao Expo, Araneta Center. Opens:4:00pm to 7:00pm. See you around

yuan1025 wrote on Jun 7, '10

lee322 said

padaan lang po kua jhay..musta po....

hey erick! ok ok lang hehehe medyo busy busy lang sa work! =) hope you are doing good.

lee322 wrote on Jun 6, '10

padaan lang po kua jhay..musta po....

yuan1025 wrote on May 30, '10

paoay08 said

great site sir!

thanks for the visit! =)

paoay08 wrote on May 30, '10

great site sir!

christianencs wrote on May 6, '10

Thank you :)

theclayworx wrote on Mar 27, '10

Hi! I warmly invite you to visit my newly launched site and be dazzled with hundreds of ClayWorx accessories and made to order items. Visit now! Freebies awaits you.=) God bless - Charisse
I'm open to resellers.

yuan1025 wrote on Mar 21, '10

hananeel said

ooh! your works are excemptionally beautiful! im soo impressed. :)

thank you hana for your kind words! it warms the heart to hear your words of appreciation.

hananeel wrote on Mar 21, '10

ooh! your works are excemptionally beautiful! im soo impressed. :)

yuan1025 wrote on Mar 15, '10

miggssandejas said

great site. fantastic photos. :D

thanks neil! =)

miggssandejas wrote on Mar 15, '10

great site. fantastic photos. :D

yuan1025 wrote on Mar 8, '10

lexisastig said

aaanLufet! :-)

thanks alex! salamat din sa pag-add! see you soon!

lexisastig wrote on Mar 8, '10

aaanLufet! :-)

ifiammondy wrote on Feb 14, '10

love your shots! ganda!

alfred32 wrote on Feb 8, '10

love your site sir.. kelan kaya ako magkaka portfolio sa u..hmmmm

yuan1025 wrote on Jan 26, '10

dadicyfotos said

Ilove your shots. Sana, may guts din ako gumawa ng mga ganyan.

hey thanks ... i'm sure you could do these photos din! shoot lang ng shoot! =)

dadicyfotos wrote on Jan 25, '10

Invite mo ako sa mga photoshoot mo minsan. :-)

dadicyfotos wrote on Jan 25, '10

Ilove your shots. Sana, may guts din ako gumawa ng mga ganyan.

poochiepisces wrote on Jan 24, '10

Wanted: Photographer / Graphic Designer and Hair & Makeup Artist for XDEAL Shoot

We are a group of models who wants to further develop our portfolio and we already have certain concepts for each shoot. We are currently scouting for venues for the said shoot. The requirements are as follows:

Photographer
- Must be able to shoot commercial / high fashion (haute couture) in both studio and on location
- Having a studio is a plus
- Must be personable and easy to work with
- Must have creative leadership and decision

Hair and Make up Artist
- Must be able to do commercial and avant-garde hair and makeup
- Must be up-to-date with other current hair and make-up trends

We will provide on-location meals and full credits will be given. This will be a great exposure on your part.

Kindly send us your portfolio and your contact information to anne_earns@yahoo.com with a subject: PORTFOLIO

Schedule of shoot is tentatively on Jan - Feb 2010

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