For The Time Being......

I love this phrase.

Today and Yesterday 26" x 38" encaustic, 2009

I have been thinking about starting a blog since December and even came up with the name, For the Time Being. The blog was going to be a way to post new images from the studio "for the time being" until I came up with another way besides updating the website. But I didn't.
Instead I looked, researched and read tons of art blogs. There are so many good ones serving different purposes-the straight forward self promotion, the views on the workings of the art world, the artists internal struggles, the how to do and where to do, the interactive, the inspirational, the amateur and the professional, the curator and on and on. Please see side bar for some of my favorites.
Five months later I have a very long bookmarked blog list and no blog.Blog envy, blog fear, blog something.
Sometimes when I am in the studio I get this same feeling when I am working. I have to remind myself that I am not doing brain surgery or making bombs -just get in and do it.

So, for the time being I will start by adding new images from my studio and see where it goes.

Between the Lines #12 encaustic on paper 17" x 17"


Between the Lines #13 encaustic on paper 17" x 17"

Golf Vacation

Hello to all my A&B Lifestyle readers, we´re currently here at malaga, spain. It´s a nice city and we´re here for a one-weeek golf vacation.

I´m not playing golf only my MIL and my sweetheart. I´m going to explore the area later, use the gym and its good that they have a free internet service, though its very slow. Its better than nothing, i dont want to have a blog flu, i´m going to get sick if i cannot blog or access the internet, its my other world.

Our hotel

Golf Vacation

Hello to all my A&B Lifestyle readers, we´re currently here at malaga, spain. It´s a nice city and we´re here for a one-weeek golf vacation.

I´m not playing golf only my MIL and my sweetheart. I´m going to explore the area later, use the gym and its good that they have a free internet service, though its very slow. Its better than nothing, i dont want to have a blog flu, i´m going to get sick if i cannot blog or access the internet, its my other world.

Our hotel

LP 55- Bridge or Tulay

Maligayang LP sa lahat!!! Ito naman ang aking lahok sa litratong pinoy sa temang bridge or tulay para sa araw na ito.

Ang maliit na kulay pulang tulay na ito ay matatagpuan sa windows to the world sa shenzhen, china. Sa lugar na ito, iyong makikita ang iba't ibang pinaliit na tourist attraction sa iba't ibang bansa tulad ng eiffel tower sa paris at iba pa. This shot was taken at windows to the world in shenzhen, china. The place shows miniatures of famous tourist spots around the world.

LP 55- Bridge or Tulay

Maligayang LP sa lahat!!! Ito naman ang aking lahok sa litratong pinoy sa temang bridge or tulay para sa araw na ito.

Ang maliit na kulay pulang tulay na ito ay matatagpuan sa windows to the world sa shenzhen, china. Sa lugar na ito, iyong makikita ang iba't ibang pinaliit na tourist attraction sa iba't ibang bansa tulad ng eiffel tower sa paris at iba pa. This shot was taken at windows to the world in shenzhen, china. The place shows miniatures of famous tourist spots around the world.

Store Opening Hours

What a coincidence, i just feature my pig post the other day, now there is an outbreak of swine flu, a virus that normally infects pigs, birds and people. I already write something about it in my other blog cool mom an2nette

Before, the store opening hours here in germany especially in supermarkets are just till 7 or 8 pm. But because of the clamor of people to extend their opening hours, some supermarket like penny markt and kaufland extended their time till 10 in the evening.

This give the opportunity for shoppers particularly those who are working full time to shop after office hours without stress at the above mentioned stores.

Store Opening Hours

What a coincidence, i just feature my pig post the other day, now there is an outbreak of swine flu, a virus that normally infects pigs, birds and people. I already write something about it in my other blog cool mom an2nette

Before, the store opening hours here in germany especially in supermarkets are just till 7 or 8 pm. But because of the clamor of people to extend their opening hours, some supermarket like penny markt and kaufland extended their time till 10 in the evening.

This give the opportunity for shoppers particularly those who are working full time to shop after office hours without stress at the above mentioned stores.

The Shopping Cart

Here in Germany, shopping carts in a supermarket are equipped with a coin-operated mechanism. The customer has to insert a coin, which is returned if and when the customer returns the cart to a designated cart parking point. Unlike at our very own SM supermarket, customers just leave the shopping cart at the parking lot.

The motivation behind the deposit system is not theft deterrent since the trolley is worth significantly more than the deposit, however thru this fee, the store
owner seeks to reduce the expense of their employees having to gather the carts that were not returned.

Shopping carts here are also kid-friendly, you can conveniently shop by putting your kid inside the trolley.

The Shopping Cart

Here in Germany, shopping carts in a supermarket are equipped with a coin-operated mechanism. The customer has to insert a coin, which is returned if and when the customer returns the cart to a designated cart parking point. Unlike at our very own SM supermarket, customers just leave the shopping cart at the parking lot.

The motivation behind the deposit system is not theft deterrent since the trolley is worth significantly more than the deposit, however thru this fee, the store
owner seeks to reduce the expense of their employees having to gather the carts that were not returned.

Shopping carts here are also kid-friendly, you can conveniently shop by putting your kid inside the trolley.

Me and My Pig

Do you know that i have a pig? Her color is pink and she's easy to maintain, you dont need to feed her and she's not demanding anything from me. She don't even protest and she's behave most of the time. Now here she is.....

Actually, i saw her in Berlin, i wanted to bring her home but the owner is the one protesting. When we saw a pig, first thing that came to our mind is the pork and the piggy bank which serve as a device to teach the rudiments of thrift and savings to children. Saving is very important so that we can have something to use during difficult times.

Me and My Pig

Do you know that i have a pig? Her color is pink and she's easy to maintain, you dont need to feed her and she's not demanding anything from me. She don't even protest and she's behave most of the time. Now here she is.....

Actually, i saw her in Berlin, i wanted to bring her home but the owner is the one protesting. When we saw a pig, first thing that came to our mind is the pork and the piggy bank which serve as a device to teach the rudiments of thrift and savings to children. Saving is very important so that we can have something to use during difficult times.

My Airplane Foods Dilemma

Travelling is one of the most interesting and exciting events in our life. For the past eight years, dirk and me were travelling a lot. We want to explore places, culture and meet new friends. For me, travelling is adventure and fun, things that we still can do if we're still able and capable, not when we're already in the wheelchair.

The only thing i dislike is my bouncing stomach especially if its a long distance travel. My stomach dont want to accept airplane foods. Foods served are varied depending on the airlines. Even if its different it doesnt help my bumpy stomach so i always just drink tea.

My Airplane Foods Dilemma

Travelling is one of the most interesting and exciting events in our life. For the past eight years, dirk and me were travelling a lot. We want to explore places, culture and meet new friends. For me, travelling is adventure and fun, things that we still can do if we're still able and capable, not when we're already in the wheelchair.

The only thing i dislike is my bouncing stomach especially if its a long distance travel. My stomach dont want to accept airplane foods. Foods served are varied depending on the airlines. Even if its different it doesnt help my bumpy stomach so i always just drink tea.

LP 54- Gusali or Building

Ito naman ang aking lahok sa Litratong Pinoy sa temang Gusali para sa araw ng Huwebes, Maligayang LP sa lahat!!

Ang gusali na ito ay matatagpuan sa hongkong. Makikita ang iba't ibang sinampay na karaniwang tanawin sa low-end na lugar dito. This building shot was taken in hongkong. You can see the different clothes and aircons hang outside the building in this area of HK.

Ang building naman na ito ay ang aming rathaus o city hall. Sadyang napakaganda ng mga architectural design ng mga gusali sa bansang alemanya, karamihan ay historical
kaya dinadayo ng mga turista. The picture shown is our city hall. Most of the buildings here in Germany are historical and also an added attraction to tourists.

Ito naman ang maganda ring gusali sa Berlin

ang larawan na ito ay kuha sa Vienna, Austria

LP 54- Gusali or Building

Ito naman ang aking lahok sa Litratong Pinoy sa temang Gusali para sa araw ng Huwebes, Maligayang LP sa lahat!!

Ang gusali na ito ay matatagpuan sa hongkong. Makikita ang iba't ibang sinampay na karaniwang tanawin sa low-end na lugar dito. This building shot was taken in hongkong. You can see the different clothes and aircons hang outside the building in this area of HK.

Ang building naman na ito ay ang aming rathaus o city hall. Sadyang napakaganda ng mga architectural design ng mga gusali sa bansang alemanya, karamihan ay historical
kaya dinadayo ng mga turista. The picture shown is our city hall. Most of the buildings here in Germany are historical and also an added attraction to tourists.

Ito naman ang maganda ring gusali sa Berlin

ang larawan na ito ay kuha sa Vienna, Austria

I'm Pissed but i want Peace

I really get angry when a colleague is not directly telling our mistakes at work. I think its a normal reaction when you learned your mistakes from other people. Nobody is perfect and sometimes you really commit mistakes. In our line of work at the hotel, sometimes there are small things that you forgot which should not be an issue at all when its already settled.

There are things that happened that are beyond our control. Things that was blown out of proportion to the point of putting words into others people's mouth. This is a very unprofessional behavior. With my real friends/colleague in my place of assignment, we practice the principle of transparency, we're very open on things that we need to achieve and improve. Blaming each other don't exists in our vocabulary, because we work together and its all our fault. We work as a team and most of all we respect each other's abilities and shortcomings. It's not proper when you lend your help and your effort was fruitless and not appreciated. You know who you are, hope that this will be a wake up call for you, most of all change for the better, we should be counting friends not enemies. Life is too short,love and peace should reign in our hearts.

I'm Pissed but i want Peace

I really get angry when a colleague is not directly telling our mistakes at work. I think its a normal reaction when you learned your mistakes from other people. Nobody is perfect and sometimes you really commit mistakes. In our line of work at the hotel, sometimes there are small things that you forgot which should not be an issue at all when its already settled.

There are things that happened that are beyond our control. Things that was blown out of proportion to the point of putting words into others people's mouth. This is a very unprofessional behavior. With my real friends/colleague in my place of assignment, we practice the principle of transparency, we're very open on things that we need to achieve and improve. Blaming each other don't exists in our vocabulary, because we work together and its all our fault. We work as a team and most of all we respect each other's abilities and shortcomings. It's not proper when you lend your help and your effort was fruitless and not appreciated. You know who you are, hope that this will be a wake up call for you, most of all change for the better, we should be counting friends not enemies. Life is too short,love and peace should reign in our hearts.

The Weekend Weather

The weather really is unpredictable. Its raining the whole day last saturday, yesterday was foggy and today its sunny. This climate change is the greatest environmental challenge the world is facing today. Its hard to drive when its foggy and its also hard to shop when its raining.

The causes of climate change can be attributed to the natural causes and those that are created by man. I'm anticipating that that there will be a very hot summer this year. Business are affected when its raining, instead of shopping, people chose to stay within the comfort zone of their homes.

Few shoppers and empty coffee shops

The Weekend Weather

The weather really is unpredictable. Its raining the whole day last saturday, yesterday was foggy and today its sunny. This climate change is the greatest environmental challenge the world is facing today. Its hard to drive when its foggy and its also hard to shop when its raining.

The causes of climate change can be attributed to the natural causes and those that are created by man. I'm anticipating that that there will be a very hot summer this year. Business are affected when its raining, instead of shopping, people chose to stay within the comfort zone of their homes.

Few shoppers and empty coffee shops

Apple Trees

It's fascinating to look at apple trees near our home, they all blossomed with white/gray flowers in between small leaves. While i'm used to see leaves first then the fruits, apple trees is different. During spring, the flowers comes first, then the leaves and then the apples.

Beside the apple trees plantation is Kaechelen, a mini version of our very own national bookstore where we bought some office supplies. Here you can have a combination of nature and business in one place.

Apple Trees

It's fascinating to look at apple trees near our home, they all blossomed with white/gray flowers in between small leaves. While i'm used to see leaves first then the fruits, apple trees is different. During spring, the flowers comes first, then the leaves and then the apples.

Beside the apple trees plantation is Kaechelen, a mini version of our very own national bookstore where we bought some office supplies. Here you can have a combination of nature and business in one place.

The Salts of Life

According to Wikipedia, salt is a dietary mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride that is essential for animal life but toxic to most land plants. At home, we use four kinds of salts.


The table salt or iodized salt which i use for cooking, which is also a preservative and a popular food seasoning. The one in the middle is a special powder salt which we use in the dishwashing machine to prevent it from clogging.

Above is the regeneration salt in cubes for our water purifying machine to remove the calcium in water to prevent the water pipe from clogging


This is our ice melting salt in small grains of stone to melt the snow and ice during winter season. So salt is really very important in every household.

The Salts of Life

According to Wikipedia, salt is a dietary mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride that is essential for animal life but toxic to most land plants. At home, we use four kinds of salts.


The table salt or iodized salt which i use for cooking, which is also a preservative and a popular food seasoning. The one in the middle is a special powder salt which we use in the dishwashing machine to prevent it from clogging.

Above is the regeneration salt in cubes for our water purifying machine to remove the calcium in water to prevent the water pipe from clogging


This is our ice melting salt in small grains of stone to melt the snow and ice during winter season. So salt is really very important in every household.