May 16, 2005 :
staring at the stars
Posted by Keng at 9:25 pm; 66 Comments
Added on May 22 at 1:57 am : Ok, we have no DSL at home anymore as we’re leaving the Phils on Monday night. Thanks for all the lovely comments, they’re all appreciated. :D I don’t know when I can “formally” update my site and stuff, so I guess this is it then. I swear, I will try updating and returning comments when I get the chance. Until then, goodbye for now, I guess. :-|
Buuuuut, before you leave, I have something to share: I finally know how to vexel/vector! ^_^ Isn’t that neat? :D
Added on May 23 at 1:23 pm : Hee, I forgot to apologize for the whole no-eyes thing of my vexels. ^^;; I kept trying to add them, but the image/s ended up looking much much creepier, so I decided to leave the eyes out. XD Hehehe. Oh, and please join: ;)
First off, brand spankin’ new layout featuring Saliva. :D Enjoy. ;)
That’s the image of the Taal Lake from Taal Volcano itself. Nice isn’t it? ;)
This is the picture of the house we stayed in at Tagaytay. Very simple, but the garden was the most spectacular thing ever. The picture of the garden is just the one out in front. The whole house is surrounded by a huge-ass garden that’s to die for. We basically spent the first day exploring every nook and cranny of it’s surroundings. Very pretty. And notice all the balconies that the house has? Almost everyone spent the first night sleeping on the rooftop/3rd floor balcony, and it sure beat sleeping in a room with airconditioner. It was that cold there. It sure made the trip funner because the heat wasn’t there to get to you. ;)
The next day, our treasure hunt was started, and hiking the Taal Volcano was part of it, hence the pictures of the lake (ok, I’ve got tons more of pics, just too lazy to resize and upload them all). Sadly, I only got to climb 2/3 of the volcano because it was so physically demanding. Imagine, an hour of hiking so early in the morning! -_- I, of course, regret not finishing it, but yeah, my mom said that the next time we went there, we’re going to be seeing it in a helicopter. ;) Hell yeah. XD Ok, this is the picture of the “lake” inside the volcano’s crater, and this is the picture of my cousin-turned-graffiti-wall on top of the volcano. :D That night, me and my cousins slept on the 2nd floor balcony and would’ve spent the whole night talking if we weren’t being shushed by our aunt all the time. XD All in all, it was a very fun trip, but if a pool was present, it would’ve been better. :P
Ooh, I have a new hobby! Chopping, lol. I love watching all these cooking shows on the Lifestyle Network and am always so amazed at the peoples’ chopping skills there. Well, I finally got the knack of it back in Tagaytay when me and my cousin were made to cook pasta, and now, all I do is just try out my new-found “skill”. Lmao. Very fun indeed. XD
Star Wars : Episode III on Friday. Can’t wait. :D
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Mieko said on May 16, 2005 at 11:03 pm:
first off, i love the layout. duplicate vintage layouts are the sex. yessums. taal lake looks gorgeous! =) glad that you enjoyed yourself. the house looks cool =D
haha, just chopping? =D
rosa said on May 17, 2005 at 12:18 am:
wow, awesome pics! such a nice view… ^___^ hehe, glad you had fun in your reunion. :) ooh, love the new layout too, colors are two thumbs up ;)
hehe, when i read that your new hobby was chopping, i immediately thought you were talking about wood-chopping and then i was wondering where you got the wood to chop (or if our country still had trees left to chop… which is so mean for me to think). XD mga foodz pala! ^^;;
the star wars thing is on friday nalang? not wednesday? or is that a totally different thing? *confused*
Oriana said on May 17, 2005 at 12:53 am:
I miss tagaytag. >_
Daphne said on May 17, 2005 at 1:31 am:
What a beautyful vieuw you had there! Sound like you had fun ;) much love
Natasha said on May 17, 2005 at 2:32 am:
Those pictures are all gorgeous :) Glad to hear you had a fun trip :D
I love cooking shows, I have yet to get the knack of chopping down pat myself (I keep cutting myself) but it’s awesome that you can do it :)
Carmen said on May 17, 2005 at 2:39 am:
Hey there. Beautiful pictures, that view looks awesome. I can only imagine the garden. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I think I’ll leave chopping to you, I love cooking shows and watching is nice, but I dont want to cook my fingers for anyone, lol. Take care. XOXO.
Leanne said on May 17, 2005 at 2:57 am:
Yay! Saya naman. Tagaytay. How I wish we could stop by there. Drink Starbucks while embracing the cold weather (cold, right? hehe)
Chopping sounds fun. :D
OTH Episode 18! I just finished downloading it..I’m downloading the 19th now..Lol. Can’t wait for that & STAR WARS!
Donatienne said on May 17, 2005 at 3:38 am:
I love your pictures. They’re really beautiful, and I’m glad you had such a great time! :) It’s amazing, the beautiful places there are in the world. You make memories impossible to forget. I really love your site.
Your new layout is kick-assly awesome as well! It’s seriously awesome. I love the header! Dude, I did not know that you had linked me!!! I just noticed that right now as I was just about to say that I’m going to link you :) Hehehe. Oh well, I’m going to do it anyways ‘cuz I just love it here!
Shannon said on May 17, 2005 at 3:44 am:
This site’s looking so great! ThanX for stopping by and leaving me some much needed love and a birthday wish ;) I really appreciate it. :)
Alette said on May 17, 2005 at 5:00 am:
oh my gosh, everything looks so beautiful on the pictures! Seems like a great place to visit!
You like chopping? lol I always find that the worst part of cooking. lol Take care x
Stephanie said on May 17, 2005 at 5:19 am:
I like the new layout! Very nice.
Glad you had a good time on your trip. Those are great pictures. The house looked awesome, and that garden is BEAUTIFUL! :-)
You like chopping? I can never get the hang of how they do it in those cooking shows. I’ve tried, but am always afraid that I’ll chop off a finger or something. :-)
Take care.
Tim said on May 17, 2005 at 6:10 am:
how fun!
love the layout!
classiq said on May 17, 2005 at 6:16 am:
Hey, dam this is a really nice layout. I love it. You seem to have had fun in Tagaytay. I really want to get away as well. I love the image of the lake, it looks nice.
Emily said on May 17, 2005 at 10:34 am:
Ooohhhh! I’m liking this layout. I love the main image, and the colors you used. Everything blends together so well :) And good choice of Saliva for layout :D
Gregory said on May 17, 2005 at 1:06 pm:
This Salvia layout scares me for some reason. Doesn’t feel comfortable to me to be here. Weird isn’t it?
Volcanoe? OMG! JEALOUS!!!!!!!!
jr said on May 17, 2005 at 3:39 pm:
great layout and pictures
Donna said on May 17, 2005 at 7:10 pm:
I love this layout, the colours are great and go so well together.
Sounds like you had a lot of fun, the pics are all great. Chopping though? Hehe, knives are fun I guess :-P I wish I could cut things like the chefs on tv, so cool.
Lauren said on May 17, 2005 at 11:22 pm:
It sounds like you had a good time there, and the place looks totally gorgeous. I can just about chop things, but I have had a few slips, and cut bits of fingers, lol :) Oh, and your new layout looks great too.
[Da Rican Boi] said on May 18, 2005 at 2:27 am:
ay yo was sup
saliva layout is hot i use to like them when they 1st came out ….
damn star wars i hope i get to see it!!!! no one i know really likes star wars..might have to go see it myself
Meredith said on May 18, 2005 at 7:29 am:
You look such lovely pictures! Very nice trip indeed! hehe. And I think that’s a very creative new hobby to have! It’s not often that you hear people saying they’re taking up chopping! lol. Good for you. =)
ayiel said on May 18, 2005 at 10:09 am:
wow… thrice pa lang ako nagpupunta sa tagaytay.. hahaha.. ganda naman dun…
and diba? sobrang sarap ng feeling if you’re surrounded by trees… wag naman ung tipi\ong balete treess. hahaha.. cus the air seems so fresh.. and cool!!!! hahaha..
yoko na po ng mainit.. :D
Hazel said on May 18, 2005 at 11:41 am:
it seems that everyone’s changing layouts, huh? (i just changed mine) ^___^ wow.. you actually got a chance to hike Taal?? My goodness.. kainggit ka naman. and the taal lake picture is BEAUTIFUL! The house, too. and especially the garden. ang laki nga! green na green pa! hehe.. super fun naman nun. :D chopping skill?? goodluck with that. wag ka sana masugatan ha! :D
Brenda said on May 18, 2005 at 1:14 pm:
wohow… what a beautiful lake! im dying to live there lol… and chopping? i also dying to see you did it!! very rare kinda skill about that! eh… looie… im on your lovelies? should add you at mine too *wink*
Sarah said on May 18, 2005 at 7:19 pm:
OMG, thats place is fudging beautiful! Reminds me of malaysia… *sobs* I sooo want a garden like that, its just gorgeous. And the place you stayed, omg, awesome.
CHopping? hehhe, look out. Wow, thats interesting… I wish I could be as fast as those cooks on tv.. but no, I’ll just end up having my thumb split in two.
Stars Wars, gah. Haha, my boyfriend and his friend has gone too watch that tonight. Its the opening in our town.. at 12am. Meh, I’m not a fan.. I can wait til it hits tv.
Anyways have fun now
Manila said on May 18, 2005 at 7:54 pm:
Wow, the pictures are really nice =) And the layout, too =)
Hah, I also can’t wait for SW - Ep III - although I am not really a big fan, I just want to see Hayden, Ewan and Nat again and see the trilogy finish ^^
sammeh! said on May 18, 2005 at 8:12 pm:
Dapat dun na lang kayo nagswim. :) Chopping=Food=GOOD! Our best interest in heart. makikita ba namin yung mag cousins mo sa Sunday? :)
Wenhui said on May 18, 2005 at 8:16 pm:
Like WOW!!! Pretty layout. :)
The pictures are very pretty.
I’m so gonna dive into the theatres on friday/saturday!!! STAR WARS, HERE I COME!
Kelli said on May 18, 2005 at 10:28 pm:
Hi Keng. Thanks for the comment. Killer new layout. I like a lot of Saliva songs, especially “Your Diesease”. It’s my favorite. Sounds like you had a good trip. Yay! Hope all has been well your way. Take care. :)
Trinnah said on May 20, 2005 at 2:56 am:
That’s an amazing view. It truly is. I think I visited that place when I was younger but just don’t have any recollection whatsoever. It looks so peaceful and soothing.
Hellen said on May 20, 2005 at 4:13 am:
Wow that is a beautiful place. Im amused. Its a paradise. BTW, this layout is beautiful.
Mathilde said on May 20, 2005 at 5:34 am:
Hey! Thanks for your comment on my site!
Mel said on May 20, 2005 at 9:11 am:
Wow, first off beautiful new layout, secondly beautiful pictures. The house is absolutely gorgeous, as is the garden. I think I would like gardening and having a garden if I had a garden as beautiful as that. Anyways, it sounds like you had a good trip :)
Haha, you chop now? That’s interesting…definately creative. I think I would scare my family and friends if I started doing that. They know I can’t cook to save my life haha.
Anyways, take care.
Anthony said on May 20, 2005 at 10:29 am:
Yeah Episode 3…holler lol i wanna see it…
Pola said on May 20, 2005 at 8:01 pm:
hey! I love this layout!! and the song “Rest In Pieces” (i’m listening to it right now)… i’ve been to tagatay twice and yeah, nice place… chopping? lol… that sounds… FUN! … do you watch iron chef then? j/k … yeah, i’m going to watch it too…. *sings Rest inp ieces*
Stella said on May 21, 2005 at 12:14 am:
Dude everyone’s talking about StarWars, it’s totally awesome, I am going to watch it this weekend with myb rother hopefully ifmy mom lets us. ANyways, your vacation and pictures are soo nicee why didn’t you take mewith you ;D
Mei said on May 21, 2005 at 1:20 am:
my god hawwwt layout! hawt very hot. your coding skills are good. Saliva is good! The colours are good too!
I love gardens! Garden is good. (ugh, okay I should really stop it)
Now that’s an odd hobby. Chopping? lmao
I read your biography and I’m grateful I only have two brothers lol. I cannot imagine how you live with four *dies*
Lindsey said on May 21, 2005 at 12:21 pm:
Hey Keng. Waw Taal. I haven’t been there in years! I’m glad it still looks great. I’m sure you had a BLAST. =) Don’t I need a vacation… *rawr* Lol.
Raisa said on May 21, 2005 at 1:39 pm:
woah!, those pictures are totally amazing!!, i loved the garden!, dudee it is so cutee, and the house you stayed in is wayyy gorgeous!. I saw Episode III, the revnge on the sith today, with a friend… i didn’t like it that much tough xD. ha, dunno why!, everyone says it was cool… Wanyways, i adore your layout, xxx
Cassie said on May 22, 2005 at 12:54 am:
Whoa! Awesome lay. Dude, you are so lucky. Everything looks so beautiful there! Aha, and that house. I would kill to stay in it.
Lily said on May 22, 2005 at 9:37 am:
well, this suks. my comment didn’t get posted. -___-;; once again… your trip sounds like fun. the place is really pretty where you stayed at! another place to add to the list of where i want to go… haha. btw, nice layout. =]
alexis said on May 22, 2005 at 1:23 pm:
nice.. i wish i could vector. i think it requires a certain patience that i do NOT have.
Ken said on May 22, 2005 at 2:09 pm:
that picture is awesome.. and ur layout rules
Hunter said on May 22, 2005 at 2:35 pm:
I discover your blog and its very ineresting!
the layout is great!
i have seen star wars on wednesday!!!! its terribly!!!! iam completly fan!
f.h!! said on May 22, 2005 at 5:55 pm:
heh up till now i still have no clue how to vector, rofl. awesome pictures btw.
Maxinne said on May 22, 2005 at 7:43 pm:
aww, you’re leaving the phils? byebye keng…
wow, i don’t even have any idea on how they do those vectors. it’s cool. =D
tagaytay looks so peaceful.. haay, i wish i can go there sometime.
Cindy said on May 23, 2005 at 3:44 am:
Your lucky to have DSL. I’m still stuck with dial up. Sometimes it’s good like when you skip school, they can’t call home to tell my parents I was away for a class. I suppose at times d/u can be fast. Eeek. I can’t vector is my life depended on it. I just don’t have that much time to make it look nice or even get it to look desent. That picture looks really lovely. Take care.
Adrienne said on May 23, 2005 at 4:25 am:
Wow, I love the layout! It’s amazing. I love the vexel and the pictures are wonderful. It looks beautiful and I’m glad you had fun. (:
Oh, and I love chopping things as well.
Ellie said on May 23, 2005 at 6:21 am:
Love the new layout, looks great. And the house looks really pretty, but that garden looks beautiful. Lucky you :P I can’t even try to chop anything cause I know I’ll cut some fingers or something off :/
Oriana said on May 23, 2005 at 12:43 pm:
The vexels are pretty, but the eyes are kinda creepy. xD
Boris said on May 23, 2005 at 2:12 pm:
nice editing of michelle branch :D
you went hiking? thats fun but it would really be awesome if you did finish the trek. but anyways maybe next time, you can finish it :D
Cindy said on May 24, 2005 at 5:17 pm:
Love the layout! And I think the vexe is pretty good for a first try. :)
Justin said on May 25, 2005 at 10:32 am:
The layout looks sweet. You’ve amazed me again. Also, the vexels look sweet. I think she is quite attractive without eyeballs :P
Trinnah said on May 26, 2005 at 12:34 am:
Have a safe trip, k?
Ayel said on May 26, 2005 at 11:18 am:
wow, it’s feels so good to know how to vector right? you feel like you’re really good at it.. hehe..
take care!! muah!
Shannon said on May 26, 2005 at 10:46 pm:
This site is looking great! I’m going to try to learn how to vector… ;)
Donatienne said on May 27, 2005 at 5:20 am:
I will miss you and hope to hear from you soon!!!! Have a safe trip.
Stephanie said on May 29, 2005 at 3:27 pm:
Nice vexels! I’ve tried making them before, but can’t ever seem to finish because I get too bored. :-)
Hope you have/had a safe move! :-)
Emily said on May 30, 2005 at 1:31 am:
Where are you leaving Phils to? That’s a pretty good starting vector. My first one was sssooooo bad, lol. It was just like three colors, you couldn’t even tell anything apart.
Andrea said on May 30, 2005 at 11:38 am:
Tagaytay! Oh, how I miss it.
Nice vexel. It’s really nice.
Danielle said on May 31, 2005 at 10:10 am:
First off I love your layout it is great. :) I love your vectors…that is the one thing I have never really been able to sit myself down and do. I love that picture of the lake inside the volcano.
aya said on May 31, 2005 at 9:49 pm:
keng! what’s you’re email, i have to send you something… sorry i didn’t get to say goodbye properly, but babawi ako… i miss you! stupid me to realize that now… anypoo, im linking you, i kinda made a lazy ass blog… love your layout, btw.. mwah!
Anwamian said on Jun 1, 2005 at 1:26 am:
Ooh, pretty vexels.
f.h!! said on Jun 1, 2005 at 12:50 pm:
come back soon keng!
Boris said on Jun 1, 2005 at 3:14 pm:
I have moved to my new host, kud0s.org owned by Robbie :D
http://kud0s.org/boris
kxia said on Jun 1, 2005 at 5:10 pm:
Waah, tagaytay. Hehe. Great pics. Astig the vexel. I actually know how to vector, pero tamad ako. :) Did you use any tutorials? Hehe, kung meron, tell me, I think I could try vexelling again. :) Take care:)
Kristin said on Jun 2, 2005 at 1:01 pm:
Wow, those are really gorgeous pics. It looks kinda like where I’m from.