tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:56:42 +0000http://www.asouthernshutter.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)Blogger148125http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/monkeymonitor?format=skinblogspot/monkeymonitorhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4874416966068761284Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:34:00 +00002009-06-08T08:56:42.418-07:00PhotographyMy Banana ExperienceIt's been a while since I've been there. Tropicana Beach Resort, the usual place where my HS friends would definitely choose. It's June, and I guess it's the most late summer getaway. Since school's not yet starting, we decided to hang out sometime. What else would I do there aside from swimming in the afternoon's tide? Shoot.I only got few shots, and the rest was left for fun.The pile of stones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/EhpO7_Sn0lI/going-back-to-tropicana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/06/going-back-to-tropicana.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-8425214798807861449Fri, 29 May 2009 09:49:00 +00002009-05-29T05:31:23.800-07:00Articles of BoredomNothing beats the boredom I had today. The endless movie marathon, the all-day scheming in the online world, and the endless whine of everybody about the very hot weather.No school means no strollinG, most of all, no allowance for the day. It's getting worse. Nah, definitely, i'm just enjoying the remainder of my summer break, short summer break, or a not-at-all summer break, I guess.Anyway, if http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/nhELqcyAWQ8/she-and-her-cat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/05/she-and-her-cat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-6641795225382934652Mon, 25 May 2009 12:55:00 +00002009-05-25T22:44:52.393-07:00Travel PhotosMy Banana ExperienceMindanaoFirst and foremost, before starting this Samal post, apologies for my blog readers and subscribers for not blogging on almost a month. Summer class is over and I got the chance to grab this very late summer getaway.I spent the whole weekend dazzling around the upper part of Southern coast, Davao specifically, and thinking of a better getaway other than staying late at Davao's famous coffee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/O1AQf5DWEYw/costa-marina-samal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/05/costa-marina-samal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4734267511453163598Sun, 10 May 2009 14:37:00 +00002009-05-10T07:56:36.125-07:00GensanFoodsOwner of East Asia Royale Hotel, Rombar Bartolome widened his business career after acquiring out the whole Giacomino's Pizza company, which was originally establish by an Italian who loved the country's culture and place, which resulted to a combination of Itilian and Filipino type of taste.After reliving and rediscovering Giacomino's Pizza, the craving for its mouth-watering dishes was also http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/XKMwHI3lBwY/10-years-of-giacominos-pizza_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/05/10-years-of-giacominos-pizza_10.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-989993534323779871Fri, 01 May 2009 13:48:00 +00002009-05-01T07:12:36.806-07:00PhotographyArticles of BoredomMay 1 - everyone is having a day off, every worker, and a chance for students to add another day of boredom. Some may be bored with the fact that this day would be spent inside the house. Rainy days are fast approaching again. Those cold May mornings with heavy downfall of rain. Staying inside the house could be haggard, but somehow productive. I never even thought that this day would productive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/5l2RFC9pT3Y/may-2-everyone-is-having-day-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/05/may-2-everyone-is-having-day-off.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-665152569667831758Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:04:00 +00002009-05-01T00:11:05.627-07:00GensanArtworksDonnamae Congson - owner of Envy Me Salon, one of the famous salon and spa service of the town, is extending her business not just in salon but a bar. Taaz Bar is a new experience of night life in Gensan. By May 2009, the bar, which is located at the rooftop of Envy Me Salon and Citifront lodge, Pioneer Avenure, is expected to open. A new site will soon be added to Pioneer Avenue's night life. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/VWBrCFVa_rc/soon-to-open-taaz-bar-official-logo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/04/soon-to-open-taaz-bar-official-logo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4715339505061969523Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:10:00 +00002009-04-28T06:15:13.716-07:00PhotographyPositivity PostsPhoto ManipulationSince my summer is full of homework, and stuffs from school, my brain is all dried up. A feeling of being played with the south and west wind.School days are too far gone in this summer season. Now I got a literally dry summer. Except from the fact that I get to see my damn cracking friends everyday, but i'm almost snapped out. I know, it's a usual thing for a student, and I must enjoy it.So, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/0w-cSqllI8s/dry-season_28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/04/dry-season_28.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-1761381407071886877Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:13:00 +00002009-04-28T05:19:03.087-07:00PhotographyThingsLast Saturday, I had a good grip with N95. It's 5-megapixel close up shooting mode is bad as I have thought. Basically, N95 is good for shooting foods, and close up images. Here are some of my shots (not to mention, all of them are not foods) using N95:Left: A glass of wine, while capturing it's glare coming from the light behind.Right: Close-up shot of the iPod. Is the boredom really obvious?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/jHx-G6Mcu-w/nokie-n95-shots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)11http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/04/nokie-n95-shots.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4934216985971803626Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:20:00 +00002009-04-28T05:32:30.324-07:00PhotographyChildren are ecstatic again!The photo above gives a best description of how kids wanted to spend their summer. Endless games and all day running, and sweating.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/hvad1YUKMJk/children-are-ecstatic-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)5http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/04/children-are-ecstatic-again.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-2352833400231864697Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:10:00 +00002009-05-01T00:50:43.831-07:00SchoolThingsMy Banana ExperienceSummer days are over for a frustrated student like me. Those afternoon strollings and sleepless nights are ending up, unfortunately. Nothing beat those old yogurt nights and a tiring movie marathon. Those are the things I usually do during that short summer break, and now, seems like a snap of an eye, i'm back to school. For a freshman-turning-sophomore, I know i'm not used to it, but one thing'shttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/4O42t3nBdHk/summer-getaway-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)11http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/04/summer-getaway-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-3101014463389888214Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:14:00 +00002009-04-28T05:30:01.144-07:00GensanFoodsMouth-watering dishes- this is the main goal of Ms. Cathy Teng, who runs Lagao Road's savoring food experience, Orange Bistro. The restaurant's perfect location, Lagao road, make in and out visitors of Gensan come along, the fact that Lagao is an exit road of the city leading to Davao and Sarangani Province.There are so many comfortable restaurants around the city, but Orange Bistro would still http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/E03PviiBlYA/gensan-tastebud-orange-bistro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)15http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/gensan-tastebud-orange-bistro.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4548134696299567882Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:56:00 +00002009-04-28T05:33:20.029-07:00GensanPositivity PostsMarch 28,2009 is a day that would once again mark the history, in which people unite for one goal: to temporarily cut off the electricity and turn off all the lights to reduce the negative effect on Earth.This time, it's our turn to participate. All the Generals would be actively supporting this special event. The local government of General Santos City is participating for the first time with http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/uWXYRRWCA4E/gensan-is-participating-in-earth-hour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)11http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/gensan-is-participating-in-earth-hour.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-7287842498916993425Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:46:00 +00002009-04-28T05:39:16.859-07:00PhotographyThingsManneken Pis is a dutch word for Little Peeing Man, and commonly known in French as Petit Julien. Basically, it is a sculpture depicting a small boy with an act of urinating into a fountain's basin.There are so many Mannekin Pis around the world, but one thing is for sure, the most famous would definitely belong to Belgium's Rue de l'Étuve & Eikstraat, which is 61 cm, and contains a wardrobe for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/2VNiWH2TL2Q/manneken-pis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)9http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/manneken-pis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-6501183964040406323Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-03-22T06:32:04.053-07:00GensanGigs in the TownGensan is indeed full of surprise. The visit of a great songwriter and composer David Pomeranz last February 14 proves the possibility that the city can hold events not just local artists but also to those who are international performers.April is the best month to showcase another talent, but this time, it would be the scene of the local artists. This time, it's not feeding our eardrums with http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/PpwiAF4Yj9s/pooh-and-k-live-in-gensan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)13http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/pooh-and-k-live-in-gensan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4120978389893887742Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-03-13T22:05:10.734-07:00SchoolPhotographyEverytime I hear the school bell ringing just below the floor we used to stay in, I never get tired thinking about the fact that school year is at it's peek and at least i'll get or should we say, I deserved a break after the tiring pressures of having a college life. My freshman year is ending, and seems like I was living the first day just yesterday. So many great thing happened, plus, a dose http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/QEt54T_wokI/schools-almost-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)12http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/schools-almost-over.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-8583615352516555251Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:10:00 +00002009-03-08T08:09:29.691-07:00PhotographyPhoto ManipulationIt's been a while since I posted photos related to my hobby photography. Since I only got a Canon EOS 750QD circa 90s, and a cheap digicam, I've been limited into short range shooting, and pale color output, I basically use Adobe Photoshop, just to acquire my desired image contrast. One thing I usually do is to adjust the curves and levels of the photo to pop the image out, or the other way http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/4R6S7J1Zrv8/topaz-photoshop-filter-for-photographs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)7http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/topaz-photoshop-filter-for-photographs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-2321930600838811579Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:39:00 +00002009-03-06T21:56:52.680-08:00Gigs in the TownMy Banana ExperienceBloggingPlurk has been dominant here in Gensan. It's been a useful source of latest information about the online and offline world in real time. For bloggers like us, it's been a source of upcoming blogger meet-ups. This time, I finally attended the 2nd Plurkfiesta which was finally pushed through with the initiative of Sir Avel of Gensan News Online Magazine.The second Plurkfiesta of SOCCSKSARGEN http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/mRDyZGcEaDg/plurkfiestas-of-gensan-plurkers-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)8http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/03/plurkfiestas-of-gensan-plurkers-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-5623347794074035035Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:55:00 +00002009-02-27T19:15:10.535-08:00ThingsRecently, my mother and my little brother spent their meal in McDonald's and their value meal is a lot better than their past promos. Spiderman replicas are sold along with a value meal. This time, little brother got grasp on this chibi Venom model. Although it's not that detailed, I got an eye on it, and I think it was the best toy coming from McDonald's yet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/ghVwVs3tOe8/venom-replica-from-mcdonalds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)9http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/02/venom-replica-from-mcdonalds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4669484810107994611Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:35:00 +00002009-02-16T19:59:32.213-08:00GensanGigs in the TownKalilangan Festival 2009 is all set for a blast this coming Friday, February 20. The festival is known for its showcases, particularly, Streetdance Competition where different schools perform through colorful appearances. Lakan at Lakambini is also a must-see in the festival, and other associated pageantry.There's been a great development on how the Local Government, specifically, the Gensan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/2jnhpFYawSk/gensan-all-set-for-kalilangan-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)6http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/02/gensan-all-set-for-kalilangan-festival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-6824470926226490683Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:27:00 +00002009-02-16T06:22:52.806-08:00Gigs in the TownMy Banana ExperienceThe lights on every corner are brightly gazing in everyone's ecstatic face, while guiding myself into the aisle in between the rows of the uniform-colored chair. It's 14th of Feburuary and every couple inside that event hall would definitely marked that day as a history. After finding a comfortable yet suitable sit near the stage, I excitedly took a glimpse on everyone, making up the familiar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/v4zd12p6jzk/my-favorite-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)11http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/02/my-favorite-story.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-512706946652383526Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:05:00 +00002009-02-07T06:46:10.469-08:00Gigs in the TownBloggingBy the time the 14th day of February 2009 arrive, I know i'm still loveless, I'm not desperate though, but I guess this will be my best valentine season yet. Just because of a blog entry, my valentine season would be as perfect as what I expect it to be.February 14, the same day David Pomeranz will be performing downtown, on the other hand, myself was rewarded a chance to see him perform upclose http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/XzHmiuXi12g/perfect-valentine-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)14http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/02/perfect-valentine-season.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-4756981395217328840Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:06:00 +00002009-02-01T06:00:56.931-08:00GensanPhotographyI grew up with experiences of suburban thrills, while rarely visiting places of Gensan's outskirts, particularly, Puting Bato. The moment we recieve our place to establish our Backyard Catechism thrills me. Imagine, being on a populated place, experience their way of living their, everything's a whole new level, since I grew up downtown.A view from the descended part of the community, approachinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/dwQdcAuBeG8/life-under-highway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)5http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/02/life-under-highway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-156614476898764277Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:05:00 +00002009-02-01T06:07:27.523-08:00GensanBloggingMindanaoI was ecstatic about the invitation of Sir Avel, otherwise known as Bariles, regarding a bloggers meet-up. A chance to meet up the co-members of SOCCSKARGEN Bloggers was put into action at Genee, a new taste on Gensan's downtown. Being on a wiser spot, Genee is surrounded by different schools on Gensan's Oval Plaza and Pendatun Avenue. The former Gensan Oval Grill was now transformed into a wholehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/tjS1aGTnzk4/soccskargen-bloggers-night-at-genee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)16http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/01/soccskargen-bloggers-night-at-genee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-284765172101573889Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:01:00 +00002009-01-28T18:16:53.421-08:00PhotographyPinoy ArticlesLitratong Pinoy: Lila (Violet)Sa mga nakaraang araw, medyo busy rin ako sa paaralan, maraming requirements, kaya naman, hindi bago ang litratong ilalahok ko, ULIT. Ang litratong ito ay kuha ko matapos ang isang napakalakas na ulan nung nakaraang taon, kung saan medyo makulimlim pa ang himpapawid.Marami ring persepyong matatagpuan sa litratong ito. Sa aking pananaw, ang emosyon ng litrato ay may http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/wEnN_Y2dUHQ/violet-sonata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)34http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/01/violet-sonata.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275154555781375246.post-9112384844040215254Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:21:00 +00002009-01-25T19:30:00.157-08:00My Banana ExperienceMiscellaneousOne good thing about having a family is: PHOTOSHOOT!Nothing beats how my family do the thing. From pulling out the funny faces down to retiring the serious approach. Nothing beats how my mom, dad, brother, and sister shows off their natural pose, of course, I would probably include myself on that list. Every year, I'd check my previous face and compare my physical developments on the newer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/monkeymonitor/~3/M3y-3xVFLsI/good-thing-about-having-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tanchi)22http://www.asouthernshutter.com/2009/01/good-thing-about-having-family.html