Posing for Asiong32
Photography is one of the things I like
to pursue as the many silhouettes and figures captured by each frame
carries a story worthy to tell. They may also be subjects of a
painting or a poem, but mostly, a memory of what transpired during a
certain point of our existence.
Asiong32 can be contacted through his e-mail if you wanted to visit Baguio as he gives eco tour. I didn't avail of one since he suggested hiking, trekking and ghost hunting. Ahmmm, how about just eating? And we did!
I went to Baguio because I wanted to
meet someone whom I respect much in the field of photography. Learning later that he is a man of all trades as well as creative in many forms of art. Hailing
from Pangasinan, he chose Baguio to be his home. Asiong32 is one fine
person and my almost three days meet with him gave me an opportunity
to reflect on my present bearing, and make amends of what had been
rattling my emotional core.
I will remember Asiong32 for his
stories and struggles in life. I cried as he laid his hardships and
how he survived them all. I am one big whiner but I was reminded once again, that others have bigger problems to conquer.
Asiong32 is not the typical person you
will meet on the street. His story is the most fascinating and I gave
myself time to listen and weaved them in my mind not as fragments but
as a complete perspective of a man worth emulating. He is selfless,
very introspective and respectful of his surroundings. Though driven
by challenges and lacking of moral support, he walks through his own effort
and dares not fail in his endeavour. He is a true fighter!
Allow me to show you some shots of me,
pardon the subject for not being photogenic (that's me), taken from my camera by
Asiong32. Whilst you might think that they are amateurish, visit his
blog and be amazed.
The Botanical Garden |
Wright Park |
The Pool of Pines |
Massage Bench |
Bencab Eco Museum |
The Infamous Asiong32 "talikodgenic" |
Dear Asiong32,
I am very fortunate to have met you and known you on a
personal basis. Now, I understand the reason for your blogging
while giving more thoughts about everything you shared. Please
be strong and continue to be positive. Your stories will touch many
lives as God became an instrument to your new visions. If ever you
fall, you can continue sharing your stories through blogging and we
will be here to support you. Be an inspiration to many and thank you
so much for your friendship.
Sincerely yours,
Jonathan
Comments
I like yung Massage Bench pic... Ikaw na ang model ng Baguio para sa Tourism promotion, ha...
Awesome views!
Galing!
Sarap talagang magliwaliw sa Baguio.
Will visit Asiong's images...
I'm really enjoying your bloggers meet-up series! Can't wait for the karaoke time!
@Rix - talaga, piling pili ko na yun, baka kasi may masama akong hindi kanais nais, ha,ha,ha. Joking aside, lahat ng places sa Baguio, kaayaaya. Thanks for your post, nagka-ideya ako what to see.
@ Ric- sarap talaga, ayaw ko na ngang bumalik. I was thinking na duon na manirahan after next year, weee!
@ Balut - dreams can be a reality. Punta na kayo ng family mo, it's 715 pesos per trip via Victory Liner. There are hundreds of cabs roaming around so no need to bring a car. Food is not that expensive unless you go to McDo everyday. And the sceneries are great.
I am having a fun time writing the bloogers meet-up series in many different ways. I find the one of Jessica the most challenging since there were no pics, since we were all excited and giddy.
Good to hear that you had a great time in Baguio!
sana mapanatili padin ng baguio ang kagandahan nya.
napatuka lang po dito sa blog nyo ^_^
Maganda pa din naman siya, ang ayaw ko lang eh yung trapik. mas ma-trapik siguro kung April o December-January ka pupunta.
Meet mo siya, mabait na kaibigan yang si asiong32, at marami siyang mga kuwentong kapupulutan ng aral.
ganda ng pic niyo together with kuya asiong na nakatalikod, hahaha.
super inspiring po talaga si kuya asiong, hindi ko pa man po siya nameet noon, fan na ako ng mga photographs niya, kasi sa pictures nakikita kung sino siya, at very inspiring talaga.
Alam mo namang mahiyain si asiong at bawal daw kuhaan ng pic, nakuhaan ko naman, ha,ha,ha. Alam niya yan, siya ang nag set ng camera.
Tinawag ko siya, sabi ko, kuhaan mo ako dito, natakot sabi niya may CCTV daw ang museum, sabi ko naman, hindi naman ako uupo sa loob ng bench, ha,ha,ha.
Nakakatawa, nakakatuwa at nakakaiyak yung stay ko diyan, sana madalaw ko kayong muli.
Hindi lang isa, na-meet ko din ang beautiful at talented na si Jessica. May post din ako tungkol sa kanya. Anim silang na-meet ko during my stay sa Filipinas.
Ikaw na ang susunod next time I visit. Cool yang so Asiong, pag narinig mo yung kanyang testimony, maiiyak ka rin.
Even Jessica, my next blogger meet, is originally from Pangasinan. I hope to see you as well para naman may matutunan ako sa music.
Mahilig din siya sa mountain climbing, hanapin mo siya sa Baguio, and be his friend, mabait yun!
Di pa ko nakarating sa Baguio, so maybe I will contact him just in case na maligaw ako don:)
Sir photogenic ka kaya!
Sige na nga love na kita. Ikaw lang ang nagsabi niyan. Tignan ko kung mabili mo yung bench. National treasure na kaya yun. May isa pa nasa erotic section ng museum. Hindi ako umupo baka masundot puwet ko, hahaha. Scandalous!
Hope you enjoyed your visit to Baguio! :)
Thanks! In any case you get to visit the Philippines, try going to Baguio. It' s worth the trip!
Tagal mo ngang nawala but worth it since kilala mo karamihan sa nasa series na ito.
I enjoyed it to the max because of two people. Kapag na-convince mong humarap si Asiong32 sa photo, lilibre kita but... Hindi na kami friends ni Asiong, ha,ha,ha.
Kasama ko siya nung birthday mo kaya ka niya nabati. Ikaw nga ang napagusapan namin dahil lagi kang na comment. Hayaan mo, sasama kita sa Baguio next time. Mag email ako before ako bumalik ng Pinas para ready ka, he,he. Tapos ikaw naman ang subject ni Asiong.
Adventure trip ko toh this year. Anim lang sila pero this is just the beginning.
ayan, may contact na for eco tours sa baguio....! at ang galing nga nyang magpeechur..papaturo ako...hehehe....
Next time, ikaw naman ang model!