The 50-Mile Quest for the Primate Medallion

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50 miler, Bohol, Bohol Ultramarathon, Chocolate Hills, Tarsier

It’s not important where you came from or where you are, what matters is where you are headed. – Vic Garcia

The End Point of the Race from Panglao Island to the Awesome Chocolate Hills. Thanks Cris for capturing this, I am able to enhance this photo.

I miss ultrarunning. The moment I informed my friends that I am coming home in May, they likewise told me that there is a budding ultra race coming up in Bohol. I signed up without hesitation. Thanks to my friends who had helped me out in having all things done.

The day before the race, checking out the Bohol delicacy!

Yes. I am guilty of really having limited training, but because it will be a road race, I trusted my old experience and believed that I could finish it on their assigned cut off. 15 hous for a 50 miler.

Me and Yan on starting on the race together

Race day. May 20, 12MN.
Runners started in the island of Panglao in Bohol going to the majestic pride of the provice, the chocolate hills. Normally, on a 50 miler race, I would always like to start on a 7min/k pace. I went to 8:30 min/k thid time because I know the first would drain me. 8:30 was ok, at least manageable. I really felt I was doing ok until I felt fatigue at Km30 ultimately failing at Km40 that is 6 hours of running…

Km 50+ I am about to throw the towel. Gruesome uphill turned up-hell!

My legs started to freeze and quit on me as I can’t force it to run. Lifting it gave me too much presure and pain, not to mention my old time chaffing issue long long back. My palms already bulged and little that I knew that it went the same on my legs. This is the 2nd time that I really felt helplessness in running (first was my first marathon in Subic). I checked the time and thought I can still do it for I still have 9hours. I walked. checked my garmin all the time and started enjoying the place. Literally, I was hiking from an uphill to another, enjoying the mangroove scenes as well as the manmade forest. I made 5K per hour until Km 65. Runners started passing me one after another and I couldn’t care less. Km 70 when I noticed blisters were present on both feet. Thanks to the vacillating weather, rain, shine, rain, shine! It’s really crazy as it was playing with us. Thanks to my friends who always volunteers for support!

Tantrum mode to the last few kilometers

After 14hours and 45 minutes, I crossed the finish line. Grabbed my the medallion, my shirt and my meal. I thought my pain ended but I was wrong when I asked a masseur for a massage and pinched my swollen right foot. I felt an excrutiating pain, I told him to stop but he didn’t and made my whole vision turned into shadows.

Survived 80K plus the fainting scene I had.

I fainted…

The 50-Miler Primate Medallion

It was probably ten… or maybe fifteen minutes when I eventually recovered. Wow!  First time I felt so tired and my body in pain just suddenly gave up.  the experience was gruesome but definitely a worth finishing race!  After 50 miles of hardship, I am glad I finally grabbed the medallion with tarsier engraved on it.  :)

Acknowledgment on photos: Brandy Simbe, Cris dela Cruz and Aymi Perez

On Joining A Photo Contest

Everything is worth trying…

Quattro Pindotero Anniversary Banner

I have been joining a couple of photo contests before but I must say that this is the first time I joined a contest where I have to print a photo and submit it.  Hah! It was a great feeling seeing those photos on the wall being scrutinized and judged.

Entries for the photo contest. The one on the rightmost bottom is mine!

A  month ago, Pindot (Pinoy Photographers in Kuwait) launched a photo contest in lieu of their anniversary with the theme Quattro Pindotero as they have just turned four years old.

Rico Canosa, Pindot President checking on the photos. That number four made out of cereals is my other entry!

Hmmm… Brain storming… Brain storming… after 3 weeks I was still brainstorming until   one night I submitted two photos,  one I took on a midnight and one I got from my photo stash.  Thanks to my friend for giving the idea while I try to browse on laptop.  Not that I’m not prepared, it’s just that I am having a hard time what would be the best photo I could submit (Reasons).

Left Entry: Leap of Faith (Finalist) – Ehem
Right Entry: Fourth Serving
Photo Credit: Rommel Tan

Come judging day and they’ve finally seen our works.  I crossed my fingers upon seeing the entries for all of them were just too good and felt I don’t stand a chance;  fortunately, I was fascinated on the outcome as my entry entitled LEAP OF FAITH made it to be one of the finalists.

Top 4 winners of the photo-contest
Photo credit: Luis Bernardino

At the end of the day, four winners emerged but unfortunately, I was not there.  I don’t really feel bad on the outcome for I know that the photos selected were really the photos that has quite meaning and substance, being selected as a finalist was already something for me!

T’was a great day for me! Good stuff!

Strollin’ AlKout

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Alkout, Kuwait, Pinoy Clubs in Kuwait

A Fortress near water…

Alkout from the Top

Ever since I landed in Kuwait, there’s one place here that I always want to hang out at. Most of the time, I happen to walk around this area because of it’s scenery, not to mention that it is actually near to the flat I am staying – The Alkout Mall. According to wikipedia, the name Kuwait is derived from the Arabic أكوات ākwāt, the plural of كوت kūt, meaning a fortress built near water, so I would say that Kuwait and this mall have the same etymology.

This is actually just a normal mall, outside there are restaurants and coffee shops. There is a wet and dry market and also a department store. Although it wouldn’t be much like a gigantic malls that you see normally; however I find it so relaxing to stay here. Try staying at the terrace of Startbucks for you to have a cozier look of the yachts and seagulls flying and diving. Go at the top of the place to see the whole area.

It’s whole architecture, to be honest, I am not sure what totally influenced the Alkout, but still looks classic for me which gives a better ambiance.

Check out more of my shots in the area by going here –  ALKOUT

Photography Glimpse

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Arabtimes, Kuwait, Pindot Photography Club, Pinoy Clubs in Kuwait

Shoot and Learn…

First in Kuwait where my shot was credited.

Apart from my passion in running, my interest in photography is another thing that at least I also want to improve.  Landscapes, Portraits, Sports and Strobes are just few of the genre that I would love to master.  As I have previously mentioned in one of my posts, I have joined a photography club called “PINDOT”  here in Kuwait.  This group I must say, have thought me in line with my expectations; of course I am not to be called an expert yet, but I think I my path is going somewhere.  I learned new information each time I am with them.  Youtube videos and books are helpful but it’s still best to talk with someone where you share common passion, not to mention the motivation it adds, every time you see a good photo that they have composed.

A Photoshoot headed by Jalil Marvin, a young and promising photographer in Kuwait. Glad to be one of his crew members!

Aside from being with these goal driven people, another thing that gives me motivation is the thought of seeing yourself or your photo in the news or in the local newspapers.  Tell me that I have a shallow happiness believe it or not, it’s giving me more energy to pursue.  It’s like saying “WOW, I was there!”  There’s no cash prize but it was just merely the bragging rights.  Negative people will say you are boasting and will say “So What?” but life is just to short to dwell on those stuff.

Try something different in your life, and who knows, you might see what you have been looking for or you might discover something you never knew you had. Being a couch potato is not bad, for you can also learn something by watching TV but try at least put something unique or different in your normal routine.  Afterall, “Variety is the spice of Life”.

Take a look at some of the pdf links where in we have been featured.

A New Light in Mutlaa

Pindot Clicks with Envy

Photo Credit:

Jalil Marvin

Arab Time’s Online

Run Kuwait Support

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Kuwait, Kuwait Tower, We Run Kuwait

Glad to support!

Team Run Kuwait arrival in Kuwait Towers

The attempt of Run Kuwait has started since yesterday;  without hesitation when they started sending mails that there’ll be a support group that will happen, I didn’t think twice of joining.  I headed this morning at Kuwait Towers to witness this Kuwait history; I even forced my colleague to go with me!  A 240K run that started from North Kuwait going to the South.  Spectators were there when I came, Friends, Relatives and Running fanatics as well (like me).

Snaps before taking off... again...

They had some photo-shoot of course when they came.  Friends and spectators of course would love to be with to take a snap with them like what I also did; to be honest, I was amazed to see them still fit and well.  I asked Cris Craita from Romania how was he and he said, he is ok but that he couldn’t feel anything anymore and then laughed.   He  also mentioned that they really had a tough time for it was really cold in the north.

They had a little bit of interview before they took off once again.

Support mode check!

And so we ran going to Marina Mall.  It was calculated to be 10K. All runners were energetic cheering for their champs!  I choose to ran with the slower pack right from the start.  There were people alongside the road while waiting for the parade that will take place as well for today is Kuwait’s Liberation day too.

Started the support run at Kuwait Towers

Our pace was a little bit slow as expected.  Yousef and his comrades were undeniably tired but the determination was still there.  Hah!  Good for me for I can walk more (lolz!) and catch up whenever I want to! The whole 10K was pure enjoyment except for the rain that was quite bothering, not to mention that it was really cold… I couldn’t feel it much though because we are running.  I didn’t sweat though; none at all.  The wind might have dried it up quick.  hehe!

Runners (Blue) and Support (Black)

After more than an hour we finally reach their next pitstop – Marina Mall.  We were reunited with the other runners and support group.  Hah! Now I realized how cold it was now.  I am totally wet and shivering, so after saying thanks and good luck to the runners we went off back to the towers!

It was indeed a great experience!

Runners and Support. Check me out holding the banner! Photo source AYMSTRONG Blog

Glad to have ran again.

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Doha Corniche

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Corniche, Doha

Run, Travel.

Collage Photo

I’ve been in Doha for five times, walk around to take photos, hang out and drink coffee yet, to be honest, I’ve never ran around the area.  One of my friends invited me to jog in the corniche, a place where we usually stay to unwind.  I didn’t commit at first with them for my fear that I might got lazy and woke up late.

Morning came and I realized that I need to move! It’s been days since I last ran and it’s like I eat more than I exercise…  I put on my sneakers and ran upon realizing that. It was a great feeling to run near the sea side!  Wind blowing,  feeling the chill and not getting tired much.  As I ran along the cornice road, I saw signs like Think, Realize and Achieve.  This things drove me to do more.

Met my friends at my 10th kilometers and join me on the remaining three kilometers!

It was a great run and had a good breakfast after.

Featured Thoughts: Working Out

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gym, Working out

The first thing that I did in the morning:  Working out. The thing that most people find it weird and silly if they find you addicted to it.  Why?  I have no idea!   They may sometimes ask you about the sense of being passionate about it, which I would response about them being passionate at smoking or drinking… If they couldn’t understand me, I would respond back the same.  Nuff said.

2011 in Review

The year 2011 is over and now coming to another stage. Two thousand twelve.  Thank you for the support that you have given me friends!

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The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 8,800 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 3 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.

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Doha’s Sea Line Beauty

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Arabic Architecture, Doha, Qatar, Qatara, The Pearl

Small yet beautiful…

Qatara Beach

It’s Christmas day and there’s nothing to do but yet to discover Doha once again; and so it happened.  It was a good thing that one of my colleagues who is likewise celebrating holidays alone hook me up for a quick ride.  First location we went is Katara.  A combination of enjoying the the beauty of sealine and at the same time its architeture.  I am not that sure though if those were originally arabic; however, the place is undeniably awesome for an amateur photographer like me.  Only bad thing about the place is there’s not much food option as there are a little variety of restaurants.  You may do a tea party if you like for there are tea stalls around the area.  The resort?  Oh I’m not sure a s I didn’t bother much to go into it.

Part of Doha from the top

The Pearl; Who will never knew how and why it get the name until you see it from the top. You may ask Mr Google about it or yeah take a quick look at the snap I got from the plane once.  Haha!  I never thought it is ”The Pearl” at the time I took it. 

The Pearl at night

I should say that the I like it better at night time if I’m taking photos because there’s too much light.  I could play with long exposure shots.  The place is also perfect if you’re running (not sure how long it’s circumference though).  So, there,  that’s where I celebrated my Chirstmas; had dinner at Noodle house (I think there’s a limited option too at the area so we went for the more oriental one) walk more after that until we call it a day. 

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Qatar’s Desert Safari

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Desert Safari, Qatar

Is a desert a place without expectation? Not!

Something to expect at the country's sea line

After a couple of visits to Villagio, City Center Doha, Souqs, The Pearl and some places in Doha, I have thought of doing something better.  At least try other parts of the state of Qatar; their Desert Safari. For 250 Riyals (Appox 3000 Php) per person, Our gang had managed to book a trip down south of Qatar to appreciate its desert. It ‘was a long drive from Doha going to the boarder of Saudi Arabia, probably 50Km (take or give).

SUVs were all gathered at first and then convoyed for safety purposes and then drove through the desert.  Hah, it was a little humid at that time for Ramadan has just ended, anyway, it was not really that bas though…  We passed a couple of sand dunes,  high stteped ones! It was exhilarating !  How can I describe?  Well, say, between a roller coaster and a caterpillar maybe.    We were cathing our breath (hope I’m not exaggerating) and even my friends screamed at the top of their lungs (I swear it wasn’t me!).

The camp where we stayed at. Play volleyball, sandboard, ride a camel, swim at the beach or simply relax.

After that  somewhat topsy turvy ride, we went at a camp that is situated along the shore.  You can have a swim, sandboard, play volleyball, ride a camel or just simply rest and relax.  Refreshments are on the house and good thing we’ve brought some snacks before dinner is served.   We call it a day at the after 9PM which is just in time to leave.  Others who decided to stay overnight slpet on an airconditioned tent.

Photos of the adventure:

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Glad to have experienced this one. Catch a video of my camel ride as well

Kuwait’s First Nike 5K Race

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AYMSTRONG, Nike, We Run Kuwait

Square One

Singlet and Race Bib

 At last, I was able to join a running event here in Kuwait.  A couple of weeks back,  A running clinic named We Run Kuwait (Nike Sponsored) was held by AYMSTRONG (an event management enterprises dedicated to delivering events and activities in the fields of health, fitness, and empowerment).  Today, a 5K race materialized and attended by running enthusiasts (and that includes me!).

Team CB Shirt after the race

I decided to have a 2.5K warm up to loosen up. In my own opinion, it was cold, maybe less than 10 degreess Celcius, making it my first race to join in  a cold climate.   Race started at 8:30 AM, at the gunshot, I tried my best on making a good pace and I hit 4:36 min/km.  Unfortunately, that good start faded away as I started to breathe hard,  I was puffing, and tried to run still until I told myself I need to stop and my throat started to sore.  Run and walk until I finish the race.

Below are my laps.

Lap 1  4:36 min

Lap 2 5:56 min (10:32)

Lap 3 6:12 min (16:45)

Lap 4 6:21 min (23:06)

Lap 5  5:55 min (29:00)

Lap 6 1:10 min – extra 230m (30:05)

Attendees (Grabbed from AYMSTRONG site)

Still hit a sub 30 though a 5K but I think I still lack something.  it’s obvious as well that my extra baggage of weight added to my burden of not hitting at least a sub 25 min mark.  Anyway, that’s still a good opportunity giving me a window that I should strive for more.

Dont talk about my rank ok?!

Race Result and Hightlight can be seen HERE

Kuwait’s Skyscraper

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Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait, Skyscraper

The skyscraper establishes the block, the block creates the street, the street offers itself to man. Roland Barthes 

Kuwait’s Pride

November 11, 2011.  11-11-11.  Al-Hamra tower, the highest skyscraper in Kuwait at 412.6 m (1,354 ft) is innagurated by having a light show itself.  Choreographed lights like as if they are dancing.  Too bad my skill in long-exposure shot is still in progress and for most of my shot I feel unacceptable.  Ok, so much for fishing sourgraping.

Aside for being the highest in the country, Al Hamra will also be the tallest sculpted tower in the world. Why?  This is because the construction of it turned out to be assymetrical having fin-like structure in the front and not just one but two!  My bad again for not capturing this (because it’s night time when I get there and we stood at the back to see the lights). Oh well, I’ll try again next time…

Another try in different White Balance

Doha Corniche

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Corniche, Doha

City Buildings on the other side

Last night I thought of going out to get some good ambiance since winter here in Middle East is already in the air.  I grabbed my tripod and my good old but ever reliable Nikon D40 DSLR, called a friend to accompany me, (told her I’ll teach her something new) and had dinner in a Filipino Restaurant (Eat-all-you-can-food-fest) and then off to Corniche.

Cascading man-made fountain with the city backgorund

As we were walking along the sea-side, I’ve noticed some people having a good walk while others are running.   I felt a little pang of envy to them that night.  Oh well, I really intend to take photos anyway. We took couple of shots; check what’s good and what’s not and what could be improved on ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed and White balance.   We called it a day at 10.  Hah! Great weather, Arabian nights are now enjoying! 

Ooops!  I notice some dirt on my sensor lens!  Hush, I need to have it edited to remove it now.  Anyway, good thing I still salvage some photos that I can share.  Time to clean the cam.

Roaming Around

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Boredom, Cooking, Kuwait

You’ll never be lonely if you know how befriend yourself – David Archuleta

Maybe, I am claustrophobic (photo by Cyril Conrad)

It has been almost two months since I arrived Kuwait.  As I previously mentioned on one of my posts,  I quickly searched for something to look forward to on the country.  Oh boy!  There’s definitely has a lot of stuff to do.  Who’s getting homesick eh?

Ok,  I just don’t want to stay home. All my weekends are now jam-packed with activities here.  May it just be going to a mall or joining a photo-walk, it doesn’t matter, as long as I make my stay in an environment I am trying to call home a better place to to live in.  Maybe, just maybe,  it would workout, again it’s all about choice and what attitude you’ll have each day!  Yeah!

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Oh btw, I still run.  I just don’t have someone to take a photo of me while running for I run only on treadmills at a local hardcore Arab Gym with a name that’s not so Arab (Swiss Gym).  

Good Old Sagada

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Hanging Coffins, Mountain Province, Sagada

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.  ~John Muir

Going to Sagada

In the heart of Mountain Province,  lies one of the best places in the country I think I’ve ever been.  Sagada; 275Km North of Manila and 140 Km from Baguio; the town famous for their tradition of burying people by putting thier coffins on the mointain walls, tagging it as the hanging coffin. 

We have been here two years ago.   Hush, it was really a long trip from Baguio to Sagada.  I bet it took us not more than six hours because it was like going to the mountain top; however, every view of the place is scenic and worth watching.  the cold weather gave additional zest (Better bring your jacket)!  The food is not that expensive either.  We have been to the eco-valley and the cave connection of Sumaguing and Lumian caves, the rice terraces, saw the hangging coffins, look in depth about their culture at Ganduyan Museum.  We have missed some areas due to some time constraints but it’s giving us more reason to go back. 

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I am looking forward to go back to this place.  Did I mentioned how awesome the food in The Yogurt House?

Failaka Island Tour

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Failaka, Kuwait, Pinoy Clubs in Kuwait

A part of Kuwait history visited…

Failaka Island Location (source: Wikipedia)

Failaka, an island part of Kuwait located east of the country in the Persian Gulf.  I have been excited upon learning from the Pindot Group that we will be going to the island.  Great! It would be another chance for me to add more on my photo stash.

Salmiya Port

Three dinars is all it took for us to have a two way journey to and from this island which is 20KM from the port of Salmiya.  Some us brought cars (they pay more for that),  for us to maximize the trip as the bus may just take you to designated areas only not to mention we can manage our own time and the places to visit.

Ruins

There’s really not much on the place, everything is history in there.  From the ruins of the past Iraq-Kuwait wars where bullet marks are all visible, to empty canisters all lying on the ground,  standing light posts though I suspect they are not operating at night,  to tank relics, etc…  There’s not really much to see if you’re not really into these kinds of things, but I guess for me, these are all candies for my camera to feed.

We have not worked on going all over the place as we do not have much time.  They’ve mentioned that there’s more to see on the place,  they have a hotel where you could stay overnight and a restaurant which I didn’t see either, hehe!

Have a look on all the photos I took.

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Salmiya’s Snaps

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Kuwait, Pinoy Clubs in Kuwait, Salmiya

I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.  ~Vincent Van Gogh

Sunset at Salmiya

 

Night photography is one of the stuff that I care about least.  My poor NikonD40  I claimed that it’s not at it’s best  at night (or maybe I might have not exerted my effort in getting a good shots out of it).

One of my Pindot  friends John invited me along with Nelson for a photowalk.  I also tag-in my coleague to get an opportunity to learn a little bit of what I like to do as well, with the use of tripod, I have just acquired, I had a chance to take some snaps that I like. 

 

 

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For your information, Salmiya is one of the largest places in Kuwait with residential and commercial areas and considered as their flagship district for it has the major commercial establishments.  I may think it’s their Makati City, hehe!

 

On this area, I’ve seen a couple of runners who are running in groups.  Maybe, I can tag along with them one of these days.

There are also bikers and probably a swimming are on the seaside. hmmm…

 

Sunset at Salmiya

Used flash to get the lifebuoy tag

Added a little saturation

There are people swimming on the sea line, I am thinking this is a place for a good training. Hmmm….

Salmiya at night

At the sea side

Fountain

Restaurants where you could chill out

Speeding cars

 

 

 

 

A View of the City

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Kuwait, Kuwait Telecommunications Tower

We all become great explorers during our first few days in a new city… – Mignon Mclaughlin

The City

 One Sunday afternoon I was invited by my coleague to visit  a christian church in Kuwait City.   I was a little bit hesitant at first for I am a neophyte and going back to my place would be a long ride since I live in some suburb locale called Fahaheel.  I agreed to go with him to feed my soul. 

I got a glance of the city and made a few snaps.  We didn’t go anywhere but just go around the area before the mass started.  

The Catholic Church

 T’was dark when the mass ended,  another snap just to see the beauty of the place at night time.

Some Establishments in Kuwait City

Arriving at the KPTC bus station, I saw this huge tower which I have seen before in some photos when I look for some stuffs in the country.   The Kuwait Telecommunications Tower  or the Liberation Tower,  the second highers tower in Kuwait.

Kuwait Telecommunications Tower

Hush,  It was passed 10 PM when I got back to the hotel.  More than an hour of commuting could sometimes be tiring.

Featured Thoughts: Proud Friend

‘Cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles… - Vanessa Carlton

Thanks Team CB for remembering we care. . This made my day.

It’s been almost two months now since I left the country, with this short period of time, as I look at the Facebook updates of my friends, looks like everyone(or at least many of them) is having a good time in running. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t envy them…  (Pause)

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…

Ok just a little… just a little like 1%; but I am 100% happy for them, to my friends doing Ultra-marathon, friends making it to podium finish, into triathlons. Wow!  I am truly impressed and overwhelmed on how much they have become.  People who I least expected but handled to get through it. Without a doubt, the power of mind is greater than anything else; the power of believing that you can do better.  When I look at their success I become more inspired to do more, to do better; not just on running but on life itself. 

Hah, I am just glad.

To all my friends who run and continuously running congratulations!  I am a proud friend.

 Oh by the way, I just ran 18K today.  Thanks again for the motivation. 

One Kuwait Photowalk

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Kuwait, OFW, Photography, Pindot Photography Club, Pinoy Clubs in Kuwait

I make fun wherever I go… If I go to a restaurant by myself, rest assured, people will be talking about it. I always have a great deal of fun being with people. It’s part of the journey. – Cloris Leachman

Group Hug for the Haraj Photowalk by Bordz Abrasia (Click the link for the flickr group)

 It’s been two weeks since I got back to Kuwait.   The first thought that I have is to look for a Filipino community so that at least staying here wouldn’t be to much away from home. I look for a running group of course, but considering the weather here,  it looks like running here is not much that of a hobby so I look for a photography group. 

Harajz First View (Overexposed shot but I like it, )

The last photography group that I joined is in Sykes Photo Club but my schedule can’t fit there, so it was a failed epic for me; however, this time, now that I have a normal work schedule, I strongly believe that I can now attend to PINDOT ; A Pinoy photography club here in Kuwait. 

 The group organized a photowalk in  a dry market.  Lots of items were there. Leather bags shoes, pots, antique materials,  carpets , perfumes, jewelries; all good stuff to take photos and be a subject;  too bad taking snaps of the locals is a risk.  We were forbidden not to take shots of those people; Oh well, better to be safe though.  Anyway,  below are some of the shots I took. 

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Group Hug for the Haraj Photowalk by Bordz Abrasia (Click the link for the flickr group)

Harajz First View (Overexposed shot but I like it, :) )

View of the place

Velvet Curtains, just like what I wanted to be in my house.

Artificial Flowers

Thinking of rubbing this thrice, hoping a genie would come out. How about that?

A miniature ship

I forgot what do you call on this thing. Hush…

How about a priate telescope?

Carpets alledgedly at 70 Dinar. Didn’t bother to ask for lower price though. I’m not buying anyway. Yet. :P

Time: More vital than a tangible element called gold.

Jewelries: Girl’s best friend? (Oh, I just took the line from a song)

Beads

Some stuffs

Pots

Perfumes. Who wants a musk?

Doll Vendor. Honorable job to feed a family.

A landmark

Looking forward for more on this group.  Hee-hah!