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signs

Sunday, 13 June 2010 8:03 am by noel
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the solstice is almost here. the old waypoints are becoming clearer and the signs are beginning to appear one by one.

the passes will open soon.

its not difficult to see the solstice signals especially if you’re seeking them out. they don’t really make any effort hide themselves. most of the time you’ll see it in and around the lakes—especially at the big lake. sometimes the surface of the water almost becomes like a looking glass and you can’t see anything below. its as if you’re looking up from below the surface of the water.

from the appearance of the first sign the visit preparations starts. most of them usually pack light going for a quick look just to see what’s it like on the other side of the mirror and they go back before the moon sets. some only have short visits sharing only a meal or two with very old friends or family. less than a handful stay until the next solstice.

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keeper of the lake

Wednesday, 2 June 2010 9:33 pm by noel
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keeper of the lakehe pauses and stops to look at his day’s handiwork and at the lake he loves.

“you are clean again,” he whispers to himself.

he breathes the lake’s fresh breath and affords himself a faint smile as if he was just kissed.

with a sack full of twigs, leaves and litter on his back he takes his leave of the lake and trudges off toward his hut not more than a stone’s throw away from shore.

as he prepares the night’s meal he thinks of tomorrow and he happily smiles to himself.

he will take the paths around the lake again picking up twigs, leaves and litter as he goes. he will whistle the lake’s favorite notes and tell her the stories again.

for now, its rest and sleep beside his beloved lake.

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the wedding car

Monday, 8 February 2010 6:13 pm by noel
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cadillacthe wedding car
San agustin church
intramuros, manila

we just popped in to take a look at the place and there was this beautifully preserved cadillac in front of the church. the wedding car.

part of the lost rolls

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tropical

Saturday, 16 January 2010 9:44 pm by noel
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tropical
corner of legarda and recto
manila

when i walk this way in the morning i constantly see someone waiting for somebody. the corner apparently became a meet up place where friends, classmates or relatives agree to meet before school or work or after.

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nielsen

Friday, 20 November 2009 11:50 pm by noel
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nielsennielsen
makati

this is nielsen, the cat that hangs around the filipinas heritage library (fhl). he was named after the restaurant that occupied the place previously.

nielsen died recently—a victim of ondoy. after the storm he sauntered to fhl looking all tired and wet. they tried to save him but he was too weak.

when i would visit the library, nielsen was always outside the front door staring in like the way he is in the photo. it was as if he saw spirits walking about doing what spirits do and him always waiting and watching.

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sa poste

Monday, 2 November 2009 9:14 pm by noel
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sa posteposte
at the lamp post
san miguel, manila

these were the houses located behind the place where i used to live. it was a crazy neighborhood but each respected the other’s space. under the lamp post was a corner of the street used to meet up, or to gather and tell stories, or part ways.

part of the lost rolls

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mom

Saturday, 31 October 2009 1:54 pm by noel
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mommom
san pablo city, laguna

mom with a young cousin of mine. i love her smile here.

part of the lost rolls.

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alejo

Monday, 12 October 2009 8:32 am by noel
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alejoalejo
san pablo city, laguna

the barkada series

part of the lost rolls

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noel

Sunday, 11 October 2009 9:28 pm by noel
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noelnoel
san pablo city, laguna

the barkada series

part of the lost rolls

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boots

Sunday, 11 October 2009 9:19 pm by noel
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bootsboots
san pablo city, laguna

the barkada series

part of the lost rolls

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