Jump!!!

When I first learn to jump, I was so excited that I jumped the whole day, I was so excited at the fact that  I can reach up further. Then there's that feeling when you're lifted from the ground for that short moment of time. Almost feel like you're flying.

I haven't been jumping much now, I guess I have lost the thrill. Still I find that by jumping you're training your legs muscle and it is actually beneficial to jump. It is quite tiring exercise as you are exerting your muscles to lift your whole body up into the air.

Above are a few images of friends enjoying their jump, while I enjoy looking at their expressions, jumping with joy not only stimulates your muscles but also pumps in those good positive energy inside your body, which I believe can reduce stress and is a form of pain reliever for those suffering pain in the inside.

So jump, be the best you can be and shine. Life is full of challenges that can bring you down and make you so sad that you refuse to be happy. Why not put that extra effort to jump, scream and release all that tension inside of you. Life is a beautiful walk, especially with God by your side.

Simple life plan

Figure 1: Light, air and nature.

Looking at the days without the computer, it is already the second last day of the month. Time passes so fast, especially when the good times happened. I have the opportunity to return to my homeland and it refreshed my mind, outlook and vision.

Figure 2: The Tarap fruit.

The fresh air, bright sunlight and untainted earth which are no longer available at the island is still there at my father's village. It was so quiet that I can be at peace and not be bothered by the hustle and bustle of my life in the island. It takes away the stress and brings inspirations to me.

Figure 3: Chrysanthemum like flower.

I found out that there are a lot of limitations in life, especially if you look into the aspect of physical well being and also wealth. However, if you indulge yourself in a simple life. I guess that those limitations will not set you back but make you appreciate what you have.

Figure 4: Simple looking Japanese ossan.

In figure 4, you will see an old man, dressed ever so simple, wearing rubber slippers but sporting two Nikon flagship DSLRs the Nikon D300 and Nikon D3. He mentioned that his mission is to capture pictures of butterflies and so far he has captured about 1000 species. 

He even gave me a go with using the Nikon D3. Whoa, awesome camera, to be able to shoot at hi-iso without any worry of noise and the viewfinder is so large and I am intrigued to go for FX in the future. Soon and very soon.

Faithful

My friend used to say, faith is such a strange thing. If that is so, then it means that to be faithful to someone is strange? That is something to ponder about, having faith makes you believe in something that isn't apparent or seen physically. How does faithful goes into that context?

Figure 1: Shining eyes.

Faithful means that one is steadfast and hold on to that one belief, thing, principle or person. It can come in a lot of form and ways, being faithful means that you will keep your promise and be there until the end no matter what is the outcome.

Figure 2: "She's the one" -Kiokie-.

People have always say that, real men stay faithful, or that loyal and faithful girls cry the most. Still, what strengthens you inside and out or spiritually and physically is faith and strong belief in God. This is where strong men and ladies are born with a strong core.

We do not know what tomorrow may bring, but we have faith that tomorrow will be better and there's always something we can improve. I can't emphasize more about faithfulness to God as if in the context of a loving couple, faithfulness is the key especially when far apart.

Figure 3: Blessed beautiful couple.

Falling once or twice is nothing to be crying about. Nor does winning once or twice in a battle something to brag about but constantly holding on without ado despite the storm and winter coming, that is something legendary.

Together ~ Forever

Recently I went back to my homeland, I discovered something so peculiar about two people who used to make fun of each other. One is a boy and one is a girl, the girl is a very active person and always give smiles to everyone around her, while this boy likes to play a fool and has a very funny personality.

Figure 1: Excited on the swing.

I really like to be around them, as I am not a really noisy or active person when it comes to socializing but I am improving. I am slowly opening up to people and as I get older, hanging out with people who makes me laugh and smile causes my face to have laugh lines.

The last time I met her and it was last year, we were karaoke-ing together, and suddenly after she sang a song, she cried out and was reluctant to tell why. Then I get to know that she was cheated by her now ex-boyfriend and it was tough for her to get over it. 

Figure 2: Caught in action.

Back to the peculiar behavior of these two people, I found that, about two months ago they are already hanging out and holding hands in secret. When I asked them if it is true or not? She shyly said yes. I am happy that the two of them get together despite always making fun of each other. Glad she met someone who can make her forget her past sadness.

Figure 3: Happy together.

Since they don't have pictures together I decide to give them a simple couple photo-shoot. I enjoyed doing it as they are good friends of mine, and it makes me happy to have them pose up together as a couple. I really do hope that they will in the future be a happily married couple.

Last Convocation

Figure 1: Chemical Engineer, Electronics Engineer and Teacher.

Last month I attended my junior friends convocation at my homeland's local university, due to a very busy schedule I wasn't able to write about it. It was a very memorable event for them as it is for me to capture their wonderful moments of graduating.

Finally after 3 to 4 years of struggling to complete courses in the university they are finally able to pass and graduate with degree scrolls in their hands. After surviving wave after wave of horrendous semesters, my little and "big" friends finally made it.

When people say, 3-4 years just for a piece of paper, think again, the experience of studying and struggling to pass papers to the fun experience of university life with friends from different background. I say, once you've been through university life, that is one of the best part in your life between high-school and working life. 

Figure 2: University Graduates.

That said, I am so happy to be with them despite missing a day of convocation due to work responsibilities which limits me to go earlier. Thank God that few days of October was great despite my work tensions, it was a very wonderful experience. 

It will maybe be the last convocation I will attend in this university, I was so glad.