Someone's about to graduate in 6 months!

Take flight.

"La voyage faire la jeunesse."

- Rambaud

I can't imagine spending this summer anywhere else. :)

My boss and I met up with some clients at High street this morning to discuss the coverage for an upcoming non-wedding event this time, with 20,000 people as attendees. Pretty mind-blowing, as it's well on its way to setting a new world record for an event like this (what it is can't be disclosed at the moment). What's amazing about this is that even the organizers, who have been coordinating thousand-people events, for more than 10 years have never done this before, so this is something the whole country must really look forward to. 

On our side, however, the massive capacity is quite a challenge. But being around for quite sometime now, the Jason Magbanua crew will be able to cook something up so that our well-esteemed videographer (hahaha), Jason Magbanua, will be able to do his thing, that which is onsite videos!

Anyhoo, today started out pretty well and ended with a huge smile on my face. :))

While waiting for the driver to come pick us up when the meeting ended, we headed to Fully Booked to kill time. And while there, I realized how much of a candid boss he is, sir Jason. Unbelievably down-to-earth despite all the success and attention he's been getting, and so full of heart. I used to think that they kill student interns when you're at a company with high internationals standards, and an undeniably good reputation to go with. But it's different, this one. I guess it's also because everyone in there has known each other since their college years..and, sir Jason, being one of their first few instructors, cut across the whole leader-follower divide. I guess this is pretty cool. 

I learned a few more good tips on video-editing from the master himself when we got back to the office. Truly the kind of master-novice picture I imagined it to be for the past months. :)

7 months ago, I've been stalking on my boss on a regular basis (NOT IN A CREEPY WAY, ok?) I just check out his website daily lng like that. And over the past months, I find myself constantly spreading the word about this really amazing videographer! The first onsite wedding video I've seen him make was that of Cheska Garcia & Doug Kramer's. After that, one thing lead to another, until I begin to tell myself that: "One day, I'll be working for this guy (even just for an internship)".  And now, I actually am!

There's always something new to learn everyday, whether it be in the office or in the field. Calling him awesome (which is what I usually describe him to be) is an understatement. He's more than that. 

I couldn't imagine spending this summer anywhere else. Really. This beats my trips to Europe for the past summers. :)

Here are a couple of my JMAG onsite favorites:

http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2009/07/15/irene-and-antonio-stuttery-love/

http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2008/10/10/the-wedding-of-cheska-garcia-and-doug-kramer/ 

http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2008/12/15/issa-litton-and-tiger-garrido-episode-vii/

Dreaming with eyes open (and a bit of faith)

When I save enough money from whichever craft I choose to pursue after college (web designer/ film-maker/theater actress/ photographer/ animal advocate/interior designer/ travel show host - hopefully I get to try out all this in a span of 10 years), I would settle down at some peaceful little country somewhere in France and own a lot big enough so I could begin working on my real life project, that which is to design a home that looks something like this:

Publish Post

and a treehouse that looks like this on the inside

YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW

Awesome yellow pics taken from this link.

French home designs

French homes are too awesome for words.

Source:

Alkemie 

Double Time

Up until yesterday, university life has taken its toll, and that has put a temporary stop to my blogging existence. But as we all learn, sooner or later, something good could spring from months of hurdling. One of the things I've been preoccupied with for the past month was my final submission for film class. Admittedly, there's a need for improvement, but let this be my first attempt on a narrative.

*Click on the link*
Double Time (a short film)

I failed our lovely creatures. :\

First of all, can I just say that I've been such a terrible little creature who, despite having a soft spot for animals, hasn't done anything about helping these animals get saved. A few days after Ondoy hit Manila last year, I told myself that I'd participate in PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society) come sembreak. I actually wrote down my plans of diverty all my efforts and non-productivity into helping out these poor innocent ones. But came the break, I was stupid enough to give into nothingness. So it disheartens me that, until now, I have not yet pushed myself hard enough to actually sign up and volunteer. :\ Needless to say, my summer shouldn't just be all about the internship. As we've taken up in philo class, a human being needs to escape the "il y a". :\

In light of my sentiment towards my lack of motivation, I'm reposting this entry from someone's blog I came across while looking for cupcake icons for my Mac. 

So random. So stupid in some ways. 

I hope this serves as a reminder for me, and everyone else, that animals have a right to be treated well and to be loved.

Read this:

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When You See A Fur Coat, Speak Up! November 25, 2008

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There's possibly nothing more abhorrent than seeing someone in a full-length fur coat. Every time I see someone in a fur coat, I ask them if it's real, and then proceed to drop some knowledge about the industry which kills animals by gassing, trapping, drowning, and electrocution. What do you do when you see someone wearing fur?




(This photo is from something I did a few years ago in NYC)
...So now let me tell you the story of this past Saturday morning.
I was sitting there doing some work and enjoying some soy hot chocolate at the local coffee shop.
These two couples came in.
One woman was wearing a full-length fur coat.
She sat down right in front of me!
I asked if it was real.
She said "no." (an obvious lie)
I said "That's good because no one wants to see animals suffer or be killed by anal electrocution and neck breaking."
The woman's husband got very defensive and immediately started calling me a stupid prick and other names which I haven't heard anyone throw around since middle school. (Mind you, this gentleman must've been at least sixty years old.)
I replied with, "You're a grown man and you're talking to me like that? You really don't have anything else to say?"
At some point they tried to ignore what I was saying just so they could sit in ignorant bliss.
However, I was there first and this lady was sitting directly in front of me so there was no way to ignore it.
Then, I had an idea!
I turned on the Martha Stewart fur video and peacefully went about my work.
(My headphones must've been unplugged because they overheard the audio and weren't thrilled at all!)
Both women's husbands at that point starting saying how I'm an asshole, uneducated, and all that type of stuff.
I explained that I went to Vassar College and have a degree that's all about human rights and environmental issues. And that I was simply trying to talk about compassionate living.
Plus, if her coat was really fake, there was no reason for anyone to take offense, right?
They were furious.
I was amused, yet disheartened by their inability to hold a simple conversation without acting so immaturely!
They stormed out of the place creating quite a scene and everyone laughed at them.
I got back to work and enjoyed the rest of my day!

...I doubt that I made her a member of PETA, but I sure did make these people aware of cruelty to animals and I'm sure they'll think twice before putting on that coat ever again! Plus, everyone else agreed that these fur-loving folks were totally out of line with their cursing and yelling while I sat there calmly just trying to have a conversation.
Please, make sure you say something to everyone you see wearing fur, or at least hand them a leaflet. Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear it. Post your story below or email it to us at peta2@peta2.com for consideration in future blogs.
-Pulin


- - - - > Source: http://blog.peta2.com/2008/11/