I went to Baguio because I wanted to meet someone whom I respect much in the field of photography. Learning later that he is a man of all trades as well as creative in many forms of art. Hailing from Pangasinan, he chose Baguio to be his home. Asiong32 is one fine person and my almost three days meet with him gave me an opportunity to reflect on my present bearing, and make amends of what had been rattling my emotional core.
I will remember Asiong32 for his stories and struggles in life. I cried as he laid his hardships and how he survived them all. I am one big whiner but I was reminded once again, that others have bigger problems to conquer.
Asiong32 is not the typical person you will meet on the street. His story is the most fascinating and I gave myself time to listen and weaved them in my mind not as fragments but as a complete perspective of a man worth emulating. He is selfless, very introspective and respectful of his surroundings. Though driven by challenges and lacking of moral support, he walks through his own effort and dares not fail in his endeavour. He is a true fighter!
Allow me to show you some shots of me, pardon the subject for not being photogenic (that's me), taken from my camera by Asiong32. Whilst you might think that they are amateurish, visit his blog and be amazed.
The Botanical Garden |
Wright Park |
The Pool of Pines |
Massage Bench |
Bencab Eco Museum |
The Infamous Asiong32 "talikodgenic" |
Dear Asiong32,
I am very fortunate to have met you and known you on a
personal basis. Now, I understand the reason for your blogging
while giving more thoughts about everything you shared. Please
be strong and continue to be positive. Your stories will touch many
lives as God became an instrument to your new visions. If ever you
fall, you can continue sharing your stories through blogging and we
will be here to support you. Be an inspiration to many and thank you
so much for your friendship.
Sincerely yours,
Jonathan
I'll definitely contact Asiong 'pag nagawi ako ng Baguio...
ReplyDeleteI like yung Massage Bench pic... Ikaw na ang model ng Baguio para sa Tourism promotion, ha...
looking forward for more pics in Baguio ehehehe
ReplyDeleteAwesome captures!
ReplyDeleteAwesome views!
Galing!
Sarap talagang magliwaliw sa Baguio.
Will visit Asiong's images...
Ha ha this is also one of my dream! To be photographed and posed for a blogger friend! I hope I can meet him someday. Anyway Baguio is manageable to hop and back :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying your bloggers meet-up series! Can't wait for the karaoke time!
@ senyor - puwede na rin, para mabawasan ang tao sa Baguio dahil napakasikip na po niya. But the climate and food are to die for.
ReplyDelete@Rix - talaga, piling pili ko na yun, baka kasi may masama akong hindi kanais nais, ha,ha,ha. Joking aside, lahat ng places sa Baguio, kaayaaya. Thanks for your post, nagka-ideya ako what to see.
@ Ric- sarap talaga, ayaw ko na ngang bumalik. I was thinking na duon na manirahan after next year, weee!
@ Balut - dreams can be a reality. Punta na kayo ng family mo, it's 715 pesos per trip via Victory Liner. There are hundreds of cabs roaming around so no need to bring a car. Food is not that expensive unless you go to McDo everyday. And the sceneries are great.
I am having a fun time writing the bloogers meet-up series in many different ways. I find the one of Jessica the most challenging since there were no pics, since we were all excited and giddy.
Wow. Parang ang sarap naman niya makilala. :)
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you had a great time in Baguio!
@ Umi - masarap makakilala ng mga taong mababait at matatalino tulad ng aking mga natagpuan sa blogging world. It was an adventure. I had the best time in there. Sa totoo lang, umiyak ako sa bus when I left, emo lang, masaya kasi eh.
ReplyDeleteastig! sana ma meet ko din si asiong pag napadapo ako ng baguio hehe..
ReplyDeletesana mapanatili padin ng baguio ang kagandahan nya.
napatuka lang po dito sa blog nyo ^_^
Hello eagleman,
ReplyDeleteMaganda pa din naman siya, ang ayaw ko lang eh yung trapik. mas ma-trapik siguro kung April o December-January ka pupunta.
Meet mo siya, mabait na kaibigan yang si asiong32, at marami siyang mga kuwentong kapupulutan ng aral.
ang cute cute mo naman kuya sa massage bench :)
ReplyDeleteganda ng pic niyo together with kuya asiong na nakatalikod, hahaha.
super inspiring po talaga si kuya asiong, hindi ko pa man po siya nameet noon, fan na ako ng mga photographs niya, kasi sa pictures nakikita kung sino siya, at very inspiring talaga.
Wow ayos ang Baguio trip nyo sir Jonathan :) naka meet pa kayo ng isang awesome na tao in the name of Asiong! Very inspiring indeed ang kwento ng kanyang buhay.
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteAlam mo namang mahiyain si asiong at bawal daw kuhaan ng pic, nakuhaan ko naman, ha,ha,ha. Alam niya yan, siya ang nag set ng camera.
Tinawag ko siya, sabi ko, kuhaan mo ako dito, natakot sabi niya may CCTV daw ang museum, sabi ko naman, hindi naman ako uupo sa loob ng bench, ha,ha,ha.
Nakakatawa, nakakatuwa at nakakaiyak yung stay ko diyan, sana madalaw ko kayong muli.
Hi fiel,
ReplyDeleteHindi lang isa, na-meet ko din ang beautiful at talented na si Jessica. May post din ako tungkol sa kanya. Anim silang na-meet ko during my stay sa Filipinas.
Ikaw na ang susunod next time I visit. Cool yang so Asiong, pag narinig mo yung kanyang testimony, maiiyak ka rin.
taga-pangasinan pala sya. kababayan ko yan/
ReplyDeleteHello Olivr,
ReplyDeleteEven Jessica, my next blogger meet, is originally from Pangasinan. I hope to see you as well para naman may matutunan ako sa music.
Mahilig din siya sa mountain climbing, hanapin mo siya sa Baguio, and be his friend, mabait yun!
Nice seeing your pictures Sir Jonathan:) awesome shots.
ReplyDeleteDi pa ko nakarating sa Baguio, so maybe I will contact him just in case na maligaw ako don:)
Yes Ms. Joy, please contact him. And please visit, the climate was good since it was raining. I even bought a jacket to keep me warm. And since you are already there, ask for Jessica as well. Awesome peeps!
ReplyDeleteTaga baguio pala si asiong23.. lollll.. libre ba ang tour hahaha
ReplyDelete@kamilkshake- tanong mo na lang siya. Welcome to my humble world.
ReplyDeleteMassage bench is something to look forward gudto ko siyang bilhin hehehe ...asiong32 magpapasama din me sayo
ReplyDeleteSir photogenic ka kaya!
Hi Josh,
ReplyDeleteSige na nga love na kita. Ikaw lang ang nagsabi niyan. Tignan ko kung mabili mo yung bench. National treasure na kaya yun. May isa pa nasa erotic section ng museum. Hindi ako umupo baka masundot puwet ko, hahaha. Scandalous!
Good pictures. Many thanks for sharing this cool spot with us.
ReplyDeleteSeries pala ang meeting na to. :) Tagal kong hindi nakapag blog hop e. Anyways sana may picture din si Asiong. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your visit to Baguio! :)
Hi Rajiv,
ReplyDeleteThanks! In any case you get to visit the Philippines, try going to Baguio. It' s worth the trip!
Hello Pao,
ReplyDeleteTagal mo ngang nawala but worth it since kilala mo karamihan sa nasa series na ito.
I enjoyed it to the max because of two people. Kapag na-convince mong humarap si Asiong32 sa photo, lilibre kita but... Hindi na kami friends ni Asiong, ha,ha,ha.
hangang hanga ako sa mga kuha ni pareng asiong the best yan! sana maging subject din ako ng shoot nya hahaha, anyway lagalag ka sir dame mo namemeet na bloggers
ReplyDeleteHi MEcoy,
ReplyDeleteKasama ko siya nung birthday mo kaya ka niya nabati. Ikaw nga ang napagusapan namin dahil lagi kang na comment. Hayaan mo, sasama kita sa Baguio next time. Mag email ako before ako bumalik ng Pinas para ready ka, he,he. Tapos ikaw naman ang subject ni Asiong.
Adventure trip ko toh this year. Anim lang sila pero this is just the beginning.
ahihi.. sobrang kulit nung massage bench pic!
ReplyDeleteayan, may contact na for eco tours sa baguio....! at ang galing nga nyang magpeechur..papaturo ako...hehehe....
Magaling talaga pero sobrang mahiyain sa picture, kaya likod lang ang puwedeng i- reveal. Please ask for his tours as it is his other passion.
ReplyDeleteNext time, ikaw naman ang model!
thanks Jon for those wonderful words. I really dont know what to say. Salamat din po sa lahat! Instant celebrity tuloy ako. hehe. Looking forward to meeting all of you here in Baguio! Sorry at ngayon lang ako nakapagcomment. Busy kasi ako masyado. wala na akong time magblog. hehe. God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteYou are very much welcome asiong.
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