QC Adventure & Bloggers-Readers Meet-up

When I saw Mikyle's post on my Google reader that we can get a chance to meet him and Dani, I tweeted them immediately since I only have few hours left before the given deadline. When I got home at around 10 pm, I got the announcement of the winners and it included me. I was really surprised I was able to win it.

The meeting place, Moonleaf (Maginhawa St., Teachers' Village, QC), is far and not so familiar so I have to search it through Google Map. After I saw the map location, I only need to find out how to get there. Thanks to Myril and to Commuter's Guide topic in Pinoy Exchange, which gave a full detail on how to get there.

Our call time is 10 AM so I need to leave early from our house. Going there became easy for me since I was able to go around the main roads of QC when we participated in the 1st World Youth Forum (which I haven't blogged 4 years ago) through UNYAP held in different places there way back in 2009. The tricycle driver brought me to a small Moonleaf branch. I got there as early as 9 AM since the traffic went smoothly. The store was still closed so I stayed at Mini Stop just in the corner of Magiting and Maginhawa Streets. I checked my things on my bag and found out that I left the batteries of my camera being charged in my sisters' room. :( So I had to buy a pair of AA batteries in the store.

Moonleaf Magiting branch, where I went the first time.

When it was already 10 AM, I checked Moonleaf if there were people already. I was annoyed to see it has not opened yet. I looked around the place and found an internet shop where I rented a use of their computer for 15 mins. After that, I decided to buy a cup of coffee and asked ate what time does Moonleaf opens. From her, I learned that there are two branches of Moonleaf there. One in Magiting Street (where the tricycle brought me)  and another one in Maginhawa. Luckily it was just a few steps from there to the right meeting place. I found two girls seating inside Moonleaf whom I believed to be waiting for the blogger love team too. I sat at a table next to them. After a few minutes another girl came with her aunt, whom later I learned to be Diana.

After waiting for quite a while, a beautiful young lady came. We were all starstrucked by her. Yes, she is Dani Baretto of 'Style is Eternal'. She said 'hi' to us then told us she'll just call Mikyle (Style Division), who came a few minutes after. They apologized for being late and of course we accepted it warmly.

These young bloggers are really awesome. We talked about blogging, fashion and even personal things while waiting for the free drinks sponsored by Moonleaf. I am even amazed how the other readers know much about the love team. :) Before we left and find some place to eat, we had some photo opps with them. Luckily, another two girls came just in time and we decided to take our lunch there. We had McDonald's and the blogger love team had their fried chicken from Mini Stop. I was so lucky to be the only guy among the readers and get a shirt from Rex Clothing. We then left the place for Trinoma to watch Sisterakas. Thanks Moonleaf for the free planners which we had autographed by Dani & Kyle.

with Dani Baretto and Mikyle Quizon

Winter Melon Tea

with Dani Baretto

the blogger love team signing our planners

free planner and shirt!

When we get to Trinoma Cinema ticket booth (2:40 PM), the available schedule for Siterakas was around 5-6 PM. That's when we decided to watch 'Sosy Problems'. Too sad Dani has to leave for another commitment. We had a photo opp outside Cinema 2 before she left and before we enter. The movie was really funny. I was happy to see my friends on the big screen too (you can see some photos on my past entry)! After the movie, we had another photo opp with Mikyle.

on our way to Trinoma

 

after watching 'Sosy Problems'

The day was great! We, readers, were able to meet the authors of the blogs that we're fond of reading. Till next time!

Update 2013.01.23:

with Diana

Star Dance Shoot

It's been a month since I updated my blog with my personal activities. (I was busy joining online giveaways. LOL). 

Star Dance, currently on its second season, is a dance competition organized by Krewzada. We did a shoot for its promotional materials last Saturday.

We started preparing for the studio set-up/materials last Wednesday. The walls are made of used boxes then wrapped with old newspapers using gawgaw. We then painted them in black and red which were finished by Saturday morning.

Since the studio was not set-up yet, we started shooting the interview with the contenders and gave them a challenge related to the shoot. We challenged each contender to create their 16-count dance steps to be used for their Video ID and will be judged by Mr. Joey "Lil Ryu" Umpacan, Mr. Christopher "Daeto" Villa and Mr. Ivan "Kenjhons" Carpio.

During lunch, we started setting-up the studio by hanging them on the ceiling. We also hanged black cloths between the walls. After we have finished setting up the studio, Myril, our make-up artist, arrived from work. (She came just in time. LOL). She really did a great make-over for Joey and Jessica (see this post).

We started the shoot with the contenders. Most of them are shy in front of the camera. But when it was Joey and Jessica's turn, they really gave their best. Although, Jessica still has to learn how to smile good for the camera. The rest of the Krewzada members had their shoo as well. Even Myril and I had it. LOL. It was really fun.

I turned one of our photos into a parody of Spy Kids

Royal Legacy | The Residents 2012

THE RESIDENTS 2012

ROYAL LEGACY

We are proud to introduce our Resident Artists:

(in order of appearance)

- Martin Manalang

- Marlene Rayco

- Karl Casanova

- Edgar Lumawig

- Jove Pilar

- Arvien Durano

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► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/Royal.Legacy.ph

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Production - Royal Legacy

Director/Cameraman/Editing - Karl Casanova

Asst. Cameraman - Kris Casanova, Jill Valentine & Martin Manalang

Still Photography - Kate Casanova, Karl Casanova, Marlene Rayco, Myril Mae Magdael & Geniva Rivera

Make-up | Myril Mae Magdael, Marlene Rayco, Jove Pilar, Arck Teves & Kris Casanova

Special Thanks - Casanova Family, Rayco Family & Pilar Family

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Music Credit:

Moderat - "Porc#1"

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Karl Casanova

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Vlog: 2012.10.19 Groove to Prove Workshop

Groove to Prove!!!

What I have experienced yesterday was something I would really not forget.

Krewzada: Gangnam Style Parody

PAPCAS 2010: The Talent's Night - Karl Casanova

This is really funny! LOL

 Special Thanks to:

My family

My friends:
 
Marlene Rayco
Marlon Leonardo
Darlo Alvarez
Rosemarie Dimatatac
Lee Yabut
Christian Leonardo
Joric Estrellado

Psy 4B

Vlog: 2012.8.17 CAS Field Trip

Field Trip | Part 2

Field Trip | Part 1

The Cultural Affairs Section of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, headed by Ms. Lily G. Jarata, organized a field trip for the members of the organization. It aims to show its members and make them experience the excellent arts and culture that the Filipinos have.

Destinations:

• Rizal Park (includes Lights and Sounds Show)
• *GSIS Museo ng Sining
• *Cultural Center of the Philippines (tour and a show - Sarswela entitled 'Walang Sugat')

*Cameras are not allowed

Fotos: PFW Holiday 2012 - Designers' Collection

Look at the photos... Most of the models are looking into my camera. :)

Fotos: PFW Holiday 2012 - Premiere B Collection

Albert Andrada

Fotos: PFW Holiday 2012 - Men's Wear Collection

Looking...

...good seems hard to learn. But if you have courage to step-out your house, whatever you're wearing and take note of the negative comments, you'll get used to it.

The first time I remember I want to look good was when A1 (boy band) released an album (I think it's "Here We Come"). They were in their 'matinee idol' looks, and I said to myself I should look that way too. I asked my dad to buy me a denim jacket (which is still in my closet) from a sale at Robinson's Department Store in Metropolis (Starmall Alabang today). My dad chose a bigger size of the denim jacket. He believes I can't use it often, which is true. haha I wore it in our Christmas Party. That was in December 1999.

Look at me. I'm so thin!!!

Fotos: Summer Paradise

On our way to Padre Burgos, Quezon

A Royal Tease...

Still busy with work so I wasn't able to focus on the video. We also need an original background music so the schedule for recording with a band is still unsure.

After my Saturday overtime...

5:00 pm has passed. We need to leave the office. When I stepped out the building, the road is wet. It may have rained hard while we where busy in the office. "I don't wanna go home yet", that's on my mind. I want to walk around Glorietta or Greenbelt. I passed by ZARA, with their Spring Collection, still in their very expensive prices. I'll just wait for the sale, haha. I walked by the window of the food section of M&S, I feel being pulled by the desire to eat some Soft Caramel. Then I thought that I already ate a pack the other day and it would be a waste of money. Out of boredom, I just decided to watch a movie. I went to the cinemas and with all the movies on their list, I'll just pick between 'The Hunger Games" or "The Witness". I couldn't find the Filipino suspense so I just bought a ticket of the morally accused film with the earliest showing time, 6:00 pm.

The films started. The camera was very shaky. It kinda gave me dizziness. But when it went through the picking of the names of who will be the tributes of District 12, the audience's excitement grew. There are wows and ohs! There's even a feeling of being starstruck by Jennifer Lawrence. I enjoyed the film as a whole.

6:00 pm at Cinema 6, Glorietta 4

A Friday with Guts

I've bought my pants (with suspenders) last May 2011. The first time I planned to wear it, I don't have enough guts to get out of our house. So I just wore my pants without the suspenders.

July 15, 2011 - The first time I wore my pants.

I can't believe I've finally used my suspenders. It took me a lot of courage to wear it. Some said it's inspired by "Asiong Salonga", "Tom Sawyer" and another mob boss that I forgot the name.