All About The Memories

When we got the new camera and I saw the bag that came with it I knew I needed to buy a new one. It was so huge and boxy that I will not carry the camera if it’s in that bag. So off the net I go looking for camera bags that are nice enough to carry anywhere but at the same time will keep the camera safe. And I found two, yes two and I got them both.

For the hubby I got him the Crumpler 5Million Dollar Home bag. It is a bit smaller than what I thought it would be but really nice. I like the padding inside, and it looks really sturdy. We got exactly what is pictured above. The hubby however thinks this is not the bag for him (well he doesn’t have a choice now does he?).

Now for me I got a girly bag of course. I read about the Crumpler at the forums I visit and I’ve read a lot of rave comments on the Tracy Joy bag too. So I emailed Tracy Joy about shipping rates and insurance options as well for the bag and she was really nice. I even got the discounted price eventhough it was a day after she had her sale. I went a little crazy here and bought a bunch of accessories too.

(pictures are form Tracy Joy’s website)

I got the Kristine TJ Bag in brown with the Carnival Bloom fabric flap. I also opted for extra padding. Then I ordered an extra Maddie flap in Patti Paisley Green (you can change the flap of the Kristine bag for a new look). I also got matching Lisa shoulder straps for the bag.

(the two fabrics I got, I love these colors and prints)

Lastly I a matching Carnival Bloom camera neckstrap from my favorite online store at the moment, Etsy (lol). I plan to order a Patti Paisley Kiwi neckstrap too but not right now, I think I did enough shopping for the camera.

Tags: Bag, Camera, DSLR, Sony

Here’s our new camera. Yes I jumped to the DSLR bandwagon. I’ve been avoiding it for years and kept telling myself that I don’t need it and we’re fine with our point and shoot (I’m keeping one of our p&s cameras though) but I finally gave in. And I’m so glad I did.

It has only has the standard kit lens at the moment but we’re keen on buying two more lenses, not at the same time though because they’re a bit pricey. Now of course I need to accessorize this baby. The free bag that came with the camera is not something I will take with me when I go out so I got ourselves new camera bags (that deserves another post).

Here’s another shot of the camera with the Crumpler 5million dollar home bag I got for my husband to use. It is a bit small but we don’t have any extra lens at the moment so this will do for now. The camera uses a compact flash memory card and not a micro sd. Now to actually learn how to use it, there’s so many buttons I know nothing about. I guess I better start reading that manual.

Tags: Camera, DSLR, Photo, Sony, Writing

of things to do…

1. Finish an important project this before Friday. I’m making progress but this is the most tedious project I got so it takes time.

2. Work on another project, the deadline is the first week of September but I have to rock this project (because I’m already paid half the payout…lol).

3. I’m expecting two more projects before this weekend.

4. Other extra tasks here in my blogs.

All these and taking care of the little girl too. I’m happy of course that I’m busy (busy means kaching for me) and I know I can do it all but thinking about it all is a little overwhelming. I have to remind myself that I can do it and everything will be fine. I just have to be fast and be able to function with little sleep.

Tags: Memorables, Thoughts

I wanted to practice using our new DSLR camera so I took my sister to the nearby park and took photos of her (okay so I asked her a hundred times before she finally said yes). This was a shot of one of the flowers at the park. I’m LOVING the new camera! I want to practice more.

Click on the photos to view the photos better as well as the rest of the photos on my flickr.

Please know that this is the first time I did something like this (lol) so I’m really a newbie. I’d like to learn more and be better My husband is going to attend a basic photography class that was given for free when we got the camera. It could have been me but the warranty was registered to him so he get to attend the class (grrr).

My husband that is. Well not really a real car but an RC so I don’t need to look at online auto insurance for him. He packed his gear last night and left early this morning. I think there are four of his friends who will be joining him too.

As for us here at home, we’re just watching the olympics and the little girl is just playing. I’m not sure how the rest of the weekend is going to be. I will get the Crumpler camera bag I got for his later this afternoon, that’s my plan for today. I have so much work to do when it comes to my projects but I do hope we go somewhere we can practice using the camera tomorrow. Maybe Sentosa or the Botanical Gardens, I’m not sure yet and I do hope the weather cooperates too.

Happy weekend everyone!

Tags: Writing

Sa wakas po ako ay may lahok na rin sa litratong pinoy, matagal tagal ko na rin itong hindi nagagawa. Ang larawang ito ay kuha sa mula sa zoo noong isang linggo. Ang aking asawa ay may apat na araw na bakasyon kaya naisip namin na dalhin ang aming anak sa zoo.  Maganda at malinis ang zoo, masayang nag ikot at tumakbo sa paligid ang aking anak.

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Finally I have an entry for Litratong Pinoy, it’s been a while since my last entry. This photo was taken at the zoo last week. My husband had four days off work so we decided to take our daughter to the zoo. The zoo was very nice and clean, my daughter happily roamed around and ran around the place.

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Sony DSC H1
Telephoto Conversion Lens
Wide Angle ConversionLens
58mm Polarizing Filter Kit

Saying goodbye to this camera of ours. While it was a good camera and be bought lenses and filter for it, now it’s time for a new and better one. ETA: We bought the new camera but I haven’t taken any photos yet. I’m now shopping for the accessories (which is so much fun). I wish I could say the same for travel medical insurance because I have to find out more about it too. I’m excited to learn about the new camera, there’s a lot of buttons I know nothing about, I will read the manual first (lol). It wasn’t my camera of choice but since my husband is buying it for me he gets to pick the brand. Anyway I get to make it a girl camera so I’m fine with that.

Tags: Writing

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– Birthplace: Philippines
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– Hair Color: Dark Brownish
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– Your heritage: Filipino
– The shoes you wore today: Beaded Thong Sandals from Charles & Keith
– Your weakness: Short tempered
– Your fears: Dying young
– Your perfect pizza: Pizza Hut!
– Goal you’d like to achieve in life: Be a nurturing wife and mother.

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– Your most overused phrase on AIM: (YM rather) Lol!
– Your first waking thoughts: Coffee.
– Your best physical feature: Eyes (I think).
– Your most missed memory: College years (four years of partying, lol).

LAYER FOUR:
– Pepsi or Coke: Coke
– McDonald’s or Burger King: McDonald’s.
– Single or group dates: Single.
– Adidas or Nike: Nike.
– Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
– Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate.
– Cappuccino or coffee: Coffee!

LAYER FIVE

– A famous person, dead or alive, would you interview: Oprah
– Movie can you watch and say the lines along with the actors: My Bestfriend’s Wedding (hands down).
– Name two of your passions in life : Scrapbooking and food.
– Least favorite time of day: Late in the evening (when Iyah doesn’t want to go to bed).

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– Use hairspray or gel: Neither.
– Your favorite meal: Japanese food.
– Color is the inside of your head when you close your eyes: Pretty in Pink.
– Listen to classical music: Yeah (for Iyah not for me).
– Ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it: Nope.

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