spirituality

LOCATION: NUS, Singapore
TAKEN: by Jo1, 28 Jul 2007

The resilience of Pinoy OCWs is legendary. Their joys and celebrations are louder than their distress. Only in rare instances do they crack; they gently bend with the wind... They take risks that are beyond the comprehension of local people. Their spirituality is mystical. They seem to clothe themselves with its powers, its magic enabling them to step outside of their selves, and allowing them to bear their suffering philosophically...It is the strength that comes from valuing the intangibles, the meanings that are continually created and understood, when human beings come together to share their lives and their fears, their meals and their memories.

~ Randy David
PDI, 2 June 1996

My college professor Sir Randy David not only defined sociology to me. Rather, he defined me in it. He flared up our then classes with the most profound ideas that changed my way of thinking radically. It's really a marvel that he & his family joined us in this year's Barrio Fiesta - an effort of UP Alumni Association of Singapore to infuse Philippine culture and shared aims to us here in a distant land. He's the best person to be part of a day for us to celebrate being a Filipino, devour on delectable dishes, and take pleasure in singing. He's there from start to finish. He's simply there as one of us.

stillness

LOCATION: Singapore Zoo
TAKEN: by Jo1, 22 Jul 2007

Silence discerns unfeigned sentiments from measly notions. Surrender, relent, cede.

in my life

LOCATION: Mi Casa, Singapore
TAKEN: by Franz & Raph, 19 Jul 2007

No extent of separation could break up a bond which taught me how to love life unconditionally.


Thanks for flying here to suprise me, Mamy. I'm so proud to come from you. =) *love*

Cheers to my friends! Saya-saya! =)

shine

LOCATION: Manny's Casa, Singapore
TAKEN: by Jo1, 15 Jul 2007

It's usual to get more than a few expression from babies, but it's definitely more special to get those framed. Just had my initial attempt with my inaanak.

house warmers

LOCATION: Hougang, Singapore
TAKEN: by Jo1, 14 Jul 2007

Filipino workers abroad are not just heroes to their families back home. They are champions to friends in foreign land as well. In more ways than one, they are powerful. They grace exclusive rendezvous, they break solitary order, and they uphold vows of amity.

the one

LOCATION: Southbridge Road, Singapore
TAKEN: by Jo1, 26 May 2007

At first glance this building would seem like a museum or an old fire station. But this actually is a house of several bars on this stretch of Tanjong Pagar-Chinatown. You can take an exciting walk at night from here to the end of the street where you'll find one of the well-known Pinoy resto in Singapore. Who knows? You might bump into some Pinay artistas wandering around the area nowadays.