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4/22/2010; edsa shrine [Apr. 24th, 2010 | 09:30 pm]
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iniibig ko ang Pilipinas

I went to EDSA Shrine a few days back.



If it weren't for the chapel underneath which held weekly Mass, I'd say it was basically invisible to everyone passing within sight of it.



The cleanliness was unnerving, and I felt a twinge of guilt at my shock.







I feel relief, and anger, and disappointment, and frustration, and just so much love, thinking about what this place means to my country, but I don't know what to say to do justice to how I feel.











I had to leave to get back home though; promptness for dinner will always trump patriotism in my family.























Looking at these photos I still don't know what to say. This country has let me down so many times, but I know I will never be home anywhere else.
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From: (Anonymous)
2010-04-24 04:11 pm (UTC)

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best set yet
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 06:37 am (UTC)

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thank you!
[User Picture]From: [info]immaturity
2010-04-24 05:34 pm (UTC)

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These photos are amazing and poignant. They evoke so much emotion. Great colours and tones!
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 06:35 am (UTC)

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Thanks you! I couldn't think of anything worth saying, this is one of the most quiet sets I've done, in a way.
[User Picture]From: [info]turdferguson
2010-04-24 08:29 pm (UTC)

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i used to go to church there and then just cross the street to go to the mall. totally relevant to a filipino's interests. haha.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 06:24 am (UTC)

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You and every other Catholic! Mass is just pre-shopping.
[User Picture]From: [info]beadeddreams
2010-04-25 01:53 am (UTC)

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This country has let me down so many times, but I know I will never be home anywhere else.
I feel the same.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 07:15 am (UTC)

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It's an abusive relationship.
[User Picture]From: [info]arvinkulit
2010-04-25 04:58 am (UTC)

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I miss posting comments on your photoblog. Wonderful pictures, as always. :)

Madalas na ko sa area na yan ngayon, I'm seeing someone who lives nearby :3
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 06:31 am (UTC)

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Thank you! And good luck with that. ;)
From: (Anonymous)
2010-04-25 08:42 am (UTC)

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are those your legs? so hot and hairy. sexy! :O yum!
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 02:45 pm (UTC)

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Yup! Thanks! This isn't creepy at all!
From: (Anonymous)
2010-04-27 04:18 pm (UTC)

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sorry! couldn't resist. you kinda turn me on!
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-27 05:43 pm (UTC)

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it's my fembot charms
[User Picture]From: [info]parkinglotvows
2010-04-25 09:58 am (UTC)

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Sometimes it's (fortunately) ironic that despite how much of a failure our country can be at times, we're still such happy people.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 02:44 pm (UTC)

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Yeah, for the most part!
[User Picture]From: [info]rixorama
2010-04-25 01:56 pm (UTC)

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I love these photos, Joseph! <3
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-25 02:35 pm (UTC)

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Thanks Rix :)
[User Picture]From: [info]never_infinite
2010-04-25 09:48 pm (UTC)

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your blog is so inspiration. i really don't know what else to say about it.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-26 04:51 am (UTC)

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thank you :)
[User Picture]From: [info]vinylcult
2010-04-26 06:16 pm (UTC)

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"This country has let me down so many times, but I know I will never be home anywhere else."

This is exactly how I feel. You've articulated it so well.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-27 06:47 am (UTC)

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Unfortunately, you'd think. Thanks :)
[User Picture]From: [info]kseenaa
2010-04-28 03:17 pm (UTC)

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So very gorgeous... and slightly sad. But beautiful. Am I making sense?
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-29 07:09 am (UTC)

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Yes! That's what I was thinking at the shrine. :)
[User Picture]From: [info]elemersglue
2010-04-28 05:40 pm (UTC)

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Looking at these photos I still don't know what to say. This country has let me down so many times, but I know I will never be home anywhere else.

MTE. I just got back from SG, and the whole time I was there, I was thinking of the same thing.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-29 07:09 am (UTC)

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Singapore is an infrastructure and orderliness pipe dream for us, but it is So. Dreary. There.
[User Picture]From: [info]paulasun
2010-04-29 05:52 am (UTC)

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You have a new camera? :) What lens are you using?
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-04-29 07:08 am (UTC)

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Yes, thankfully! I went back to my Sigma 18-200 :)
[User Picture]From: [info]classicart
2010-05-01 01:10 am (UTC)

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i really like these.
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-05-01 07:18 am (UTC)

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thank you!
[User Picture]From: [info]rginedav
2010-05-01 09:47 am (UTC)

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Glad to know you've got a new camera, Joseph!
Great photographs c:
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-05-01 12:15 pm (UTC)

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Thanks Gine :)
From: (Anonymous)
2010-06-03 02:52 am (UTC)

:)

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The courage you have! I mean, I would NEVER take out my SLR in Manila. I always feel like within five seconds, it'll be snatched. :D I admire your courage. Manila is so photogenic as a city, but I can't really bring myself to take out my camera. Gah, I envy you. :)
From: [info]otherjoseph
2010-06-03 03:59 am (UTC)

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That's really sad to hear, because you're letting fear take over common sense. :P

I bring my camera out, and I've had it stolen yes, but that doesn't mean I keep it at home forever.

Take your camera out, make sure it's always with you, and stay alert. That's it.