Switch and Save

Switch and Save features my visit in another club due to an activity with my club now, which is Bloggers' Hub.

Well, the highlight of today must be having been given the opportunity to sit-in on another club - Snapshots. In addition to that being my former club, I'm quite happy that I've been assigned there considering that I already have a background on the club. After all, I was - according to Ms. Mergie Bañes - her best member who had the best interpretation and compositions on her shots.

Having been able to sit-in in the club is actually a great deal 'cause I remember missing those times when we'd all go out of the class and take shots. The club session starting with groups presenting their shots to the club. Then, proceeding to a short discussion on Action shooting. 

The groups were given a pack of bubble makers and flashlights to help compose their shots. I've sort of joined, well let's say, intruded on their group. I can't exactly say that I was able to help Group 4 with their shots but then I hope I've given them ideas to create good and creative shots for next activities...

This shot was taken by me, and well, I actually planned for good lighting but then it came out like this and I'm surprisingly happy with the outcome. :)

Here's a picture of Stephanie Lim, the model of group 4. Click on the photo to get to her blog and catch up on fashion takes and ideas every week! :)

She shares a blog with Danielle Yap, who is determined to capture a shot of a bubble, and Jazmin San Juan. Do make sure to check out their blog and follow! :D

Having been able to sit-in, I've learned way more about composing my shots. Not to mention, I also know a lot of people here and I'm glad of that. I got to widen my circle of friends, or rather, aquaintances but I do hope that I'd get to see more of them and become great friends with them as well. I will most definitely never forget this experience!

I miss being in Snapshots and I'm honored to be introduced by my former club moderator as her best photograher-student.

Ask Jessy? Ask Jessy.

As promised in my Dascolly Awkward post, I'll be answering the questions you guys've asked on my Ask.fm profile! Yaaaaaaay! :D

Although I don't see a lot of questions on my ask.fm profile, I'm still happy you guys decided to send in your questions. I want to say thanks for doing so. :)

Q: What is life to you? :)
A: Life, for me, is living every second of everyday with good or bad decisions without any regrets. (Thank you JP for asking :)) I suggest you guys visit his blog to see some weirdly interesting stuff going on.)

Q: Define beauty
A: Anything that the beast is attracted to ;)

Q: Has the special someone come into your life yet? Rey de Guzman
A: I don't think so. Well, properly speaking, I have not yet met that special someone. :)

Q: What do you usually do when you have a lot of problems?
A: Uhm, I probably keep them all bottled up inside of me. Then, I let it out when I can't take it anymore. I cry and then pretend that nothing in the world is wrong. But then again, I guess its just me. So yea...

Q: Which is the best book you have read so far?
A: The last GOOD book I remember reading was during summer time here in the Philippines. If I'm not mistaken, it's entitled Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg. :)

Q: Would you care for a dance?
A: What kind of dance? HAHAHA. Let's see :))

Q: What lesson/s can people learn from animals?
A: People learn how to get attached and how to love. They get a feel of true friendship. They learn about loyalty. They learn that 'no one gets left behind'. I believe animals teach us to learn how to be weird, be different, and if possible, BE CUTE! :D

That concludes my Ask Jessy bit thingy and I hope you guys'll keep sending in questions to me! You can reach me by clicking on the 'Connect' page up there! :) See you guys in the next post!

'Til next time,

Love lots

Jess xx

My Simply Desires Bucket List 2

Hey guys! I'm back with a new blog post! YAAAAAY! Anyways, this is simply a continuation to my My Simply Desires Bucket List post. I'll be continuing where I left off last time and start the list with 36. Let's get on it then! :)

Please do note that things on the list aren't arranged in order.

36. Get asked to prom in a cute way.
37. Go on a double date.
38. Learn how to surf.
39. Wear bracelets for charity.
40. Travel to NYC.
41. Go to London.
42. Have flawless skin.
43. Get a random ticket and fly away to an unknown destination.
44. Have a different perspective on life.
45. Drink someone's drink when they ask me to hold it.
46. Put water in a vodka bottle and drink it in public.
47. Laugh out loud just because I want to.
48. Go shopping everyday for a week.
49. Get an infinity bracelet or necklace.
50. Know all the lines to my favorite movie.
51. Learn a whole classical piece.
52. Memorize at least 2 classical pieces.
53. Do well in Math.
54. Learn how to play the ukulele.
55. Know how to play at least 3 musical instruments.
56. Learn how to penny board.
57. Own a beach house.
58. Swim in all 5 oceans.
59. Sleep under the stars.
60. Tie dye something.
61. Watch fireworks on the beach.
62. Have a huge water balloon fight.
63. Visit the walk of fame.
64. Record my own album in a professional studio.
65. Set foot on all 7 continents.
66. Trade iPods with someone for a day.
67. Spontaneously get a new pet.
68. Try all types of chocolate.
69. Walk around carrying a free hugs sign all day.
70. See the northern lights. 

You've read 'til here without getting bored? Here's a virtual hug! HAHA. Well, if you enjoyed this blog post please do share it with others too share some happiness to the world.

Maybe.... Facebook it? Tweet it? Instagram it? Tumblr it? Something.... it?

Do leave comments down below, and stay tuned to the next blog post! :)

Til' next time!
XOXO
Jess ;)

Dascolly Awkward

So... This is me.. Around 3 years ago... Weeeeell, this photo was taken during Christmas in 2010. I know, I know.. I am perfectly aware that I look odd in the picture above, so if you'd do me the favor by not clicking on the photo, I'd forever be grateful for that.

As the title says, 'Dascolly AWKWARD' talks about my awkward years. Just in case you don't know what dascolly is, it actually means nothing. Like seriously; nothing's special with the "adverb" dascolly. A classmate of mine named Edric just made it up after our English teacher's surname — Ms. Dasco.

I just read about the Awkward Years project by Merilee Allred and thought that I could do one too. However, I wasn't able to find a hard copy of an awkward photo and take a shot of it with my present self. And so, I end up with a soft copy of what you can see at the top of the post.

I used to be extremely boyish that at one point of my life; I wore baggy t-shirts or polo's with shorts. I wore pants a lot and didn't want to be bought any of those frilly, ruffle-y, pink dresses and blouses. I still remember telling my mom that when she'd buy clothes for me, it had to be a tee. If it wasn't a tee, I wouldn't like it at all — not one bit, not at all. I didn't give the slightest attention to what and how I looked like. I always went with "as long as it's comfy, you're good to go". I thought like a dude most of the time too. I didn't fix my hair, or I'd do a low pony tail for my hair like those rock star dudes with long hair used to do.

Honestly, I didn't exactly want to show anyone this picture, but I did and I'm proud of myself. (Lol) Looking back at how I used to look like, I can say that I've learned and changed a lot — from someone who didn't know the least bit about looking good to one that actually tries to look decent.

I actually have a lot more awkward and embarrassing moments, but these things? They've made me a lot better now and that's just who I am. I've learned to accept these things and try to improve not only for myself but also for the people around me.

Look. We all used to be awkward once and that's perfectly fine 'cause that makes us even better right now. I guess we should just try to improve ourselves instead of regretting those times and things that we've done wrong.

I guess that's it and I'll be leaving you with a short announcement! Yay me! Hahaha! See you guys in the next post! Thanks for reading! :)

P.S!

I'll be having this Ask Jessy bit and all you have to do is to click on the photo of me at the side and ask away! :D Get the chance for your question to be featured on my next blog post given that I like it. :)) Yaaaaay!

Vantage.

The shot above was one I took for Snapshots — the club I was in last year. I saw dried leaves and immediately thought of choosing them as my subject for the mini-shoot. I was always captivated with leaves. I mean I grew up with a big tree just outside the house and can't help but to get attached to it. I'd observe those times when its leaves would give off an inspiring green color, and those when branches would be left bare and dry, brown leaves are scattered all over the ground.

I experimented with angles and positions yet I still wasn't satisfied with the outcome of my shots. A sudden pang of creativity hit me and I stood there stunned with the brilliant idea that crossed my mind. I crouched down placing my camera on the floor and took a shot. I loved how the shot came out. I think there's this melancholic vibe into it and it gives off so much drama. (Lol.)

Anyhoo, I think the caption I did for this shot fits the blog really well. Life's About This And That features my adventures, things happening in my life, memories of such days, and well.. other things. I wanted to keep the blog URL real simple so I used my name. I did this cuz didn't want to get too involved in writing what people want to read. I wanted to retain my usual weird, bubbly self under the cold shell.

I guess it's just a matter of perspective. Some will look up to you, and some would also try to bring you down. However, when you actually think about it, there will always be a positive in the negative side of things. So keep on going on and live life to the fullest! 

Til' next time!

XOXO

Jess