BOOK: Absolut Sequel

Found this book by chance at National Bookstore in the discounted/sale section a few years ago. I was just looking at the titles of the books trying to find an interesting read at an affordable price. When I glanced upon it, I recognized the title and the logo because its a well-promoted vodka among foreign magazines. The advertisement that I remembered was of Naomi Campbell modeling inside an ice sculpture of the well-recognized Absolut vodka bottle.  I scanned it and was intrigued by the photos so immediately  bought it. Only later did i realize that it is a book on advertising.

What is great about this book is that it takes on the advertisement of just one product, Absolut Vodka. Tackling only one product shows the evolution and the variety of creativity of such advertising in the more than 25 years of its existence. You can view different types of print advertisement ranging form the simple to the complex. This is a great book on studying design, photography, layout and, of course, advertising. The impact of this book to me is that it gave me ideas on how to approach design and photography from different angles. I learned that, for a advertisement to mean something, it must get the message across even if it is not clearly stated. You get curious with Absolut advertisements. I think that is the key, curiosity. To find out more about the subject.

I hope I could get the first Absolut Book. And If only I could get my hands on the book, Absolut Legacy, which unfortunately is not for sale and only given to media practitioners.

This is My Attempt in Doing an Absolut Advertisement:

Absolut Kurant

Video Games That I Played: Final Fantasy Tactics

First of all, I am not good in adventure or action games. My favorites are fighting and basketball games. This is one of the few video games that I finished. Played it until early in the morning without ever realizing it in my uncle's Playstation (PS1). I was pretty hooked with this one and it took me almost a year to figure it out. I enjoyed the chess-like structure of this turn-based game. It's quite an easy game to understand but difficult to complete. Strategy is required. If I still have this copy today, i would want to play it all over again.

The Camera and Its Lens

It was a tough start but I've known you a lot better since. 

After all the trials and error that we've made, I'm still learning more about you.

Together, let's capture moments of time before they're lost forever.

GIVE IT A TRY: Water-sports

Give water-sports a try, like skimboarding or surfing. The odds are against you with this one. It's quite difficult to get a learn. Cuts and bruises would be evidences of that. You are now thinking that you might fail. 

Now, think about the question "What if you succeed?". 

Are you going to let the fear of failing get in the way?

Now, get your adventure on!

I Just Called to Say...

Call someone you miss today.

Maybe they're thinking about you too.

And you both entered the waiting game.

Why wait? Call them now.

A Bridge No More

The rain poured. The river swelled. Trees fell. A wooden bridge has no chance against the force of nature.

Warnings. More Fun in the Philippines

WISHLIST: Canon PowerShot G1X

This camera will be released in February and I want one. I could use this in my street photography. My DSLR is to bulky to carry for everyday use and it is not discreet to use. I like the full manual features in this camera. Before, I've contemplated on buying a Micro 4/3 Camera but upon seeing this camera, it's perfect for daily use. Its fixed lens is good for me because I only intend to buy additional lenses for my DSLR camera.

I just hope i could afford this.

Hitchhiking. More Fun in the Philippines

Non Sequitur: Meet the Blogger

BOOK: Lupin III

I had a hard time completing this collection because it was not sold as a complete set. It was displayed in discount/sale section and as expected in disarray. But was glad to complete it after looking at several branches of the store in less than a year of looking.

I first encountered Lupin III as a television show and was captivated by his antics together with Goemon, Jigen, Fujiko and the ever so persistent Zenigata. The movie Castle of Cagliostro further increased my admiration for these characters.

Running To Get Caught

This is the figures on top of my friend's wedding cake. A woman catching a runaway groom.

At first glance, it makes us think that the man was an unwilling groom who was forced to wed the woman. But sometimes, or maybe it's just me, people run in order to get caught. It's a way of saying, please come after me. It makes the person running feel important. As the lyric of a song goes "Catch me, I'm falling for you and I don't know what to do". It's wonderful to be in the arms of the one you love.

So start running, maybe somebody's gone chase you and maybe, just maybe, you want to get caught too.

MOVIE: The Trip (2010) & The Guard (2011)

I've watched these movies this week and I really enjoyed it. Both are British comedy with witty humor and great dialogue. These are the movies that I love to watch and watch them repeatedly. However, this movie is not for everybody. Some of my acquaintances don't like to watch these type of movies because they can't find something to laugh about although these movies are advertised as comedies.

For me, British comedies requires some knowledge and understanding of their culture for one to get the joke. It's different from slapstick were one can easily spot the jokes and the punchlines are easily recognizable. I've heard before in a television interview that the difference between British and American comedy is that you laugh immediately with American comedy while you'll laugh the next day with the British.

For movie lovers, I recommend this type of movie. Forget about the stars of the films, and watch movies for what they are presenting. It's enjoyable that way. The story and acting carries the movie and not the smile or beauty of the performers.

Amihan Rules

The Rules to follow if you want to be a member of the Amihan sa Dahican.

- = Skim/Surf Shack = -
Dahican Beach, City of Mati, Davao Oriental,
Region XI, Mindanao, Philippines

Let's Begin the New Year with a Prayer

A new year, a new beginning for all of us. We've succeeded and failed during the previous year. The important thing is that we've learned from both our victories and failures. And know that there are fights that we should never give-up. It may be irrelevant to other but its something that we must do.

Sometimes, our dream are standing in front of us and we can't say the right words or express our emotions to make it ours. Afraid of the things we cannot control. The fear of failing this so important aspect of our life. But things must be said no matter what the outcome is. A new year brings new perspective on things. We now know what to let go and also what to hold on.