" Theme day: Fountain "

For this month's theme day event I decided to show you a glimpse of the Plaza around Chinatown.
The Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz is named after a patron saint, where two fountains are located. Behind it is the famous Binondo church.

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" Time "

I know it's a cliche, but funny how time flies fast.
Last year, I was daring myself to start a blog about Manila without giving up
and hurrah for myself because I can't believe that's it's been a year and plus
already and surprisingly, still going. ^-^
(I usually don't have this kind of patience.)



This is the closest I could find for this month's theme.
Shot along Guadalupe station as I caught this cleaning guy in a hurry
to finish his job.

Time is essential and a part of our life, sometimes we hold on to it,
other times, we neglect it, but what does it mean to you?

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" Jeepney series "

The minute you set foot here in Manila, don't be surprise to see the many kinds of public transportation here ranging from big buses to small tricycles, from fast trains to even a slow carriage called Calesa. You name it, we have it.



But among those mentioned, the one vehicle you can't miss, the official ride of all time that's been here for ages is the "Jeepney."

and although, there's room for improvement, this ride is considered to be the cheapest, most reliable ride ever.

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" theme day: Graffiti "

Not the prettiest graffiti sight, but the closest I could get from a driveby shot.




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melody: L'hymme de l'amour- Nolwenn Leroy

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" Open-air Market "

You know you're in an open air market, when you see colorful umbrellas such as these.



Today, we're heading back to the streets of *Ilaya* and *Tabora* in Divisoria, known for its busiest, crowded and mostly boisterous side of the hood.



In a market like this, you're sure to find bargains, trinkets and what nots.



Some of the things you'll find in this market.
Different sizes of Pots and Pans- ranging from small to ultra big.

and prepare yourself to haggle with vendors, bumping elbows with each other
and withstand the heat of the sun.




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" Color me Red "

Whoever said Red is passé ?!
This old building along Edsa was purposely painted in this color
to catch one's attention that coincidentally matches with the billboard.
It's rather visible esp. to the daily commuters, yet a sore to one's eye.
To make matters worse, this billboard features a fame action star in a
contraceptive ad and a bldg. that's not a 5-star hotel but an affordable one.


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" Theme day: Funny Sign "

The theme day for this month turned out to be pretty challenging.
I couldn't find any funny sign at all. ^0^
maybe because I also haven't been photo hunting lately...
so here's a sign that says:

= BAWAL MATULOG SA FOODCOURT =
lit. translation: Don't Sleep on the Foodcourt.

why the sign?
Filipinos have a thing for sleeping, we love our afternoon siestas,
but sometimes,some of them go way overboard to the point that they will sleep anywhere as long as it's comfortable.



This one was seen on a public food court around Manila.

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" Our lady of Remedios " - theme day

Today, it's supposed to be a non-working holiday but still, we have work because the gov't has transferred it again to next monday. Only in the Phils.

Theme day entry is a statue of Our lady of Remedios.
A brisk info about it:

Remedios de Malate was enshrined in Malate Church that came from Spain in 1624 by Rev. J. Guevarra.
It has survived the Chinese invasion of 1662, the British occupation of 1786 and the earthquake of 1863 but unfortunately was destroyed together with the church during the World War II.
Irish Columban Fathers ordered the making of a new statue.

The new statue was made as close as possible to the original.
Its image stands erect, plain and childlike, with no child in hand.
Instead, the hands are extended forward as though in the act of taking an offering. It is wearing its own signature vestments with empire sleeves.

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"Kahoy"

Kahoy which means wood in English is the theme day for this month's cdp.



Old school chairs were piled up on the roof of one of the campuses.
I took this photo while riding the transit, it was a one time shot so i had to seize the moment or it gets blurry after.
I've been meaning to post it but somehow couldn't fit into it.
Others may interpret it as junks (which they really are), but I find it kind of artsy in a trashy way.
makes sense?! ^0^

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This is my share for this month's Theme day: "Waiting"

At some point in our lives, we have been waiting for the right moment,the perfect day,our troubles to go away or maybe just waiting for a time to relax and unwind.

I took this foto before thinking what's on this guy's mind?
he seemed lost amidst all the hordes of people behind him...
Is he waiting for someone, reminiscing the past, enjoying the scenery or just simply lost in his thoughts. ^0^

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