Been awhile since I last updated. I haven’t been able to post as much pictures as needed. I’m really busy with what’s happening nowadays.

I’m posting a picture of a flower I took when we were about to go home from Malapascua back to mainland Cebu.

Another Yellow Flower

Malapascua Island
North of Cebu, Philippines

There’s something about how calm and homey Malapascua felt. I’ve been to a number of beaches elsewhere but somehow, it felt like this was ‘my place’.

Anyway, took  a shot at the sun and played with some of the settings of my camera after I researched on how to capture the sunrise. Forgot the settings again but this time, I’m glad I was able to get a snap at the circle.

Sunrise at Malapascua

Maribago Bluewater Resort
Mactan, Cebu

November 15, 2009

Had a good time at Maribago Bluewater Resort with other bloggers on a Sunday when everyone else was watching the fight between Pacquiao and Cotto. It was one hot day at the beach that it was really a good time to cool off and dip in the water. I still have to create an entry out of this, it’s just that I had to post the pictures of the Maribago Bluewater Resort for other blogger friends to see and grab. hehe.

Maribago Bluewater Resort Photo Album

It was Doi’s post-birthday treat and we ate at La Maison at The Terraces in Ayala, Cebu. I got my camera back and being the trigger-happy person that I am, I snapped away.

A candle from a complimentary cake that the store provided.

and I’ m glad.

Today I felt a sense of relief to get my camera, my DSLR, my Nikon D80 back from the repair shop after almost two months!

I had my camera repaired because of problems after I used my camera at the beach. Somehow, it wouldn’t take any picture but the shutter would still function. I was really upset to realize that my camera was broken and it hasn’t even reached a year of use!

I felt weak in most point especially when I would have to go to events since I couldn’t capture the moment. Although it’s also good since I’m able to focus myself on other things such as maximizing my blog to earn more money and such, I still wanted to get my camera as soon as possible.

I had the camera repaired at Camera Care in Cebu. The repair man told me that I could get it back after two weeks. But then after how many follow-ups, it went up to two months. Right now, I’m really just happy that I got it back. It cost me an arm too. darn it.

I was planning to sent it to Manila to have it serviced in the Nikon Service Center, I don’t know why Nikon still hasn’t set up a service center here in Cebu. Anyway, when I called them up, they told me that it wasn’t covered with warranty even if I had the warranty slip since it was purchased in the black market. Sigh. To think that I had the official international warranty with me, they told me that the warranty was only good outside the Philippines (which explains the international tag, duh!).

Anyway, the good thing is that I got it back and it has two months warranty from the local repair shop (Camera Care). What’s up with the number 2? hehe.

Now I’m ready to snap away… only I have to get used to the camera again. My skills have somewhat decayed due to its absence. Sheesh.

We dropped by at the park in Argao before heading off to the beach to skim. Their church and the park is really nice which made me want to take some snaps at the flowers on the ground. Since we were going to the beach after, I didn’t mind squatting or and getting down and dirty just to take the shots.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church
Argao, Cebu
Philippines

“But in herself alone she is more important than all the hundreds of you.”
- The Little Prince

Went to Argao last Monday to get some sun and sand. I’ve always wanted to go to Mahayahay beach because of skimboarding. I’m not an expert but I would like to know how to skim. I saw a picture in Youtube that Skim boarders are abound here especially during the rainy seasons which was of perfect timing since I was able to capture some shots in Argao.

Skim Boarding
Mahayahay Beach
Argao, Cebu