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Entries from September 2009

reporting from provident village, marikina

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · typhoon ondoy relief efforts

Watch video: Road going into Provident Vill Marikina: mud everywhere! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK3TnvIuwD0&feature=autofb
Watch video: inside provident vill mkna; interview with resident: http://www.youtube.com/user/klinetalladen#play/all/uploads-all/1/UQi2Lehox8c

HARD ROAD
My brother and I decided to go to Marikina (Provident Village) ourselves to verify some complaints of the residents we knew from there.  We were advised by friends to take the Tumana route, since they [...]

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bringing out the best in us

September 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Three pups rescued by this kind-hearted man in the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy (photo taken here).
Relief efforts going on for the rest of the week in these areas. Volunteers needed from 8am tomorrow, Sept 28:

Ateneo College Covered Courts Katipunan, QC
Union Church Makati Rada St. corner Legaspi St. Legaspi Village Makati City
White Space, Chino Roces Extension [...]

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happy anniversary!!

September 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

My mother and (step)father are celebrating their anniversary today!
They are the best example of a strong marriage built on true love, maturity, compatibility and mutual respect. Whoever said that compatible couples are boring should meet these two.
Congratulations you two!

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oh letterpress how I love you!

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized, shoes

(stationery above from The Paper Nut)
I adore letterpress!
I love the look, the texture of the raised letters. Something to do with my fascination for words manifesting…

(images above from MoonTree Arts)
When I was in New York City last June, I joined the Green Flea Market along Columbus Ave.
One of the regulars was this old guy who [...]

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