In case you need an explanation..

I started a photography scavenger hunt with a few friends late last year, the project was named WEEKEND WANDERLUST. Coined after the fact that the only time we all have to actually go out and find something to photograph, was on the weekends. Now work and time wasn't kind to us and we scrapped that project early this year. But I still do go out most weekends to find something to photograph, or to create something or to just go out to experience anything that will take me out of the wonderful monotony that is work.

So I hope you join me as I struggle to make things of value to myself. I'll be posting actual projects, side projects, random stuff and a few stories along the way.

-k

10 Sites Project: The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Election Day

Spent the better half of the day patiently trying to remember how to use watercolor. Rendering manually has never been a strong suit for this architect. But that's one of the reasons a friend and I decided to re-do our college plates. I definitely want to get better at it, there's just something about watercolor that's whimsical and fun.

Also this may sound weird but I love the rush of making sure the watercolor doesn't drip or spread too much. :D Next weekend we're doing the UP CARILLION. 

To those of you who may not know, or live in my country, today is Election day, the mid-term one, just for local government officials and senators. So we woke up early to go out and vote.

I may not be the most patriotic or the most politically interested person, but my father greatly influenced and convinced me to register three years ago and to start exercising my right to vote. 

Two elections now and I sort of grasp what the big deal is all about. Voting is important. It's the chance you get to control or influence how the next three or six years will be for your neighborhood, your city and your country. And your bets may not win but taking the time to actually think of what you want for your country and for your fellowmen is a pretty big responsibility. We shouldn't be so passive about government because whether we like it or not, it affects us. So yeah..go out and vote. ^_^

Where did you go this weekend? Any cool places? 

The 10 Sites Project: One McKinley Place

Heritage Sunday: Sunset at the Met

It's like seeing an old lady, sitting on her chair and thinking, ' The wrinkles on her face only show how rough time has been, but her beauty still shines through'.

That's how I felt whenever I used to pass by the Metropolitan Theater on my way to school. I deeply wished I saw it in all its Art Deco glory.

The last part of the Royal Postage Heritage Tour was a sunset view atop this magnificent structure and a look into its interior.

The Manila City Hall

Train

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Metropolitan Theater

Architect: Juan M. Arellano
Location: Manila                               
Capacity: 1670

My little architecture-fangirl heart was filled with much joy seeing the insides, I don't have much photos to share, it was dark and my pop-up flash was no use. But at the end of it I just felt this sadness at the Met's current state.

Restorations are still ongoing, though slow and barely recognized. One could only hope to see this building brought back to life any time soon.

This ends my entries on the Royal Postal Heritage Tour. If you have time, do sign up for it and donate some cash for the restoration of the Met.