Christmas Project :: Parol (Christmas Lantern)

Oh Christmas! Why do I love thee?

There's one good reason why I look forward to this happy season. It is because people connect. Yep, that's right. It establishes and re-establishes our connection with family and friends. Though we really don't have to wait once a year to make a connection. Yet undeniably we feel much more closer this time of the year.


The project begins. It started with finding the right materials to be used. Then T prepared the structure by using 10 polished bamboo sticks to create two stars and placed it side by side. Dried leaves are starting to fall rapidly and soon a quick experience of autumn will be felt around the neighborhood.


Now that the two stars are tied evenly, it is time to put a support at the middle. We made sure that all sides of the structure are sturdy so an electric glue gun secured it well. Next, T was able to put in his electrical ability. Finally it was the turn to seal it off. And Voila! The star of Christmas is here at last!

They are Turning Four!

I am genuinely grateful to this friend whom I came across with in another social networking called multiply. I never thought of finding true people like T among tons of people in the network. She has one baby then by that time. I find her cute everytime she uses the term whatnots in calling other things. Through the years we followed each others path virtually. Last year, we finally met up at her lovely home in Cebu. I felt ecstatic that day.

Soon, her family will be turning four this coming March or April. I just hope it's going to be a baby girl this time because that's what T and most of the people around her prays for.

Reflective ♥ 's Day

"In setting priorities, separate the simple wish from the burning desire."

Simple Wishes

• receiving a sweet surprise from T. - got some chocolate crinkles and red tulip on an early morning
  
• spending few precious moments together - sat undisturbed at the gazebo in Conrad, T. had a chance to strum his guitar while I took few shots of him at a distance.
• seeing people in unison- saw men and women in shades of love.
• arriving safe to our destinations- met only one roadblock for the royalty on our way to the city but it didn't last that long so we were able to make it on time.

Burning Desire

• knowing that I am loved and be able to love in return, is just but enough for me.
  

Congratulating the Baldomans

We wish Ayen a safe delivery and a fun-filled baby shower celebration organized by Lynette and Therese (^_^)!

i heart textures :: Drummer Girls

The textures I made here are both created from Adobe Photoshop filter and pattern fill. I used rough pastels for the first layer of texture and cracks pattern for the second one.

Setting Forth

Today's his last day in office and we planned to honor him with our simple tokens straight from the heart. One of which is this collage. Glad I was able to materialize the limited time we have. Adrenalin rush!

The Lord has sustained me all along.

Now it's time to say "till then" to Kuya L who will be setting forth for another journey with the Jesuit projects in Bangkok. Tonight we might be sending him with a heavy heart but with a full stomach! (^_^)

Truly, I ♥ Faces

I ♥ being inspired by other photo enthusiasts that I get to know through blog hopping. Visiting new photo websites is like opening Pandora's box. Each has its own story to tell and creativity to push aspiring artist to learn more.

Visit the new apple of my eye. I'm obviously a big fan!
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Yuletide Cheers 2009

To our beloved family and friends, it is with great joy to wish you well this season of giving and merriment. As for this year we decided to go paperless so I have come up with this simple artwork. Here is our own little way of remembering you this Christmas!

Warm hugs from Siam (^_^)!