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Google Pixel 6

On an intermittent blogging schedule. I know. I’m not the most consistent people you’ll meet. Some tell me that I’m not reliable and sometimes I’d almost believe that, too. However, It’d be a shame to be on their side and betray myself for believing that. I’m not saying that I don’t have shortcomings, it’s just that it might be better to think that I’m a work in progress rather than label myself final with being unreliable. Hmm…

Lately, I’ve been conflicted after several major changes at work. I’m positively anticipating 2023 as I start anew in my career. Also chose to end some work commitments, because I’m valuing time more than money.

More musings in the coming days…

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Superheadz UWS / Fujicolor Superia 100

So, after a long time of hiatus, my sister sent me a YouTube video link. I just woke up and pressed the play button, when all of a sudden something in me awakens because of that video. The video is entitled “Why No One Needs To See Your Photography.” The main gist of the video was all about Vivian Maier, a famous photographer who takes self-portraits and street photography using her Rolleiflex. For a very long time, she keeps doing it even without the adoration of people for her photographs. The comparison links to the modern day high of “likes” people get when you post on any social media channels. That’s a great video to watch and get inspired from. If you want to watch it, here’s the link.

I was quite disappointed the first time I saw the scans from my developed rolls. But then, I realized how long these shots were sitting in the film canister until I had it developed. Photos in this roll were taken in different beaches in Cebu last 2017 while we were still living there. I’m glad that the roll didn’t fully expose. This morning, while looking at the photos again, I felt happy. These photos look like they’re straight out of my memory as I relive those blissful memories.

Once again, film photography is teaching me to be patient and appreciative of things that often go unnoticed. I’m grateful to be back at this again…

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Juno & Paccino

I have a friend from long time ago who slide into my DMs on Instagram one day. She was telling me how she loves reading my posts about journaling. That I am one of the few people whom she is checking out on IG. I felt an immense joy when I heard her say that. I didn’t know that I was unknowingly making an impact on other people’s lives by simply doing what I love to do.

The past few weeks have been a huge meh for me. I’ve been thinking about my passion and calling excessively after reading Angela Duckworth’s book entitled Grit. I love her book, it’ll make you realize many things you haven’t thought about seriously before. It also brings out topics or issues that you might’ve probably been avoiding.

Here’s a photo of Juno (Bruno’s son) and Paccino staring at you like how I’d probably look at my life from a distance.