stelline photography

Hi, I'm Lai! My Instagram is a more personal photography blog where I capture moments of growth, adventures, hobbies, and all other things in between in my life in one photograph at a time. Feel free to check it out!

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends. _______________________________________________________________________

[Day 3]

One thing that I’ll never forget about my experience in Japan is their culture of using bicycles. I am amazed on how bicycles are really one of the main mode of transportation in this country. This photo of parked bicycles was taken in the University of Kita Kyushu.

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends. _______________________________________________________________________

[Day 3]

We finally went for our courtesy call and they gave us magazines and post cards about the city, a mechanical pencil, a sticker of Teitan — the city’s mascot, and a commemorative bottle of water for their 100 years of drinkable tap water. I am amazed of their drinkable tap water that I even brought the bottle back home.

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 3]

This was a snapshot of the street in Kita Kyushu when we were on our way for the city’s courtesy call.

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 2]

On our way to Kita Kyushu, we flew by Mt. Fuji. The problem was that I was asleep during that time. I just woke up when the flight attendant asked me for a drink. As a consolation, I had the opportunity to get a shot of these snowy mountain range.

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 2]

2-in-one plus one! 

We had a little sight seeing before going inside Aqua City. Here you’ll see the Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and the replica of the Statue of Liberty.

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 2]

We were on the move in Odaiba! As we made our way to Aqua City for our lunch, we passed by this wonderful ferris wheel. I’m really loving the silhouette of this shot. <3

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 2]

After attending our first session, we had to walk down the street to get to our bus. The posters across the street definitely caught my eye and curiosity. I guess it’s now time to learn Japanese. :)

-Lai

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 2]

“The cold never bothered me anyway” - Elsa from Frozen

Oh how I wished the cold indeed never bothered me during the time I was standing on the balcony. But I know all those shivering as I braced my first winter morning chill is all worth it. I will never forget the view from my hotel room and the freshness of the air that touches my bare face.

-Lai

PS. Try spotting the famous Tokyo Sky Tree. ;)

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Last 3-9 February 2016, I was able to go to Japan for the first time through the Jenesys 2015 program with a theme “Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement”. It was an exhilarating experience as I discovered the wonders of the land of the rising sun with my new found friends.

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[Day 1]

I’m riding on a bus to our first hotel as I witness my first sunset in Japan.

-Lai

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Classes has started and requirements will start to pile up sooner than I’ll ever be prepared for. The first week refresher has gone and I think my body still needs its time to warm up for my academics but I know 1 week is really what I got. Now in my second semester as a third year engineering student, my majors really needs time from me to practice solving and getting a hang of problems, limitations, and whole lot of equations. And that’s where this picture of a scientific calculator comes in. People say you are not an engineering student if you don’t have this pretty baby. 

The thing about this calculator is that it’s not even mine. I just borrowed it. The note is not for me either, BUT it really touched me. It inspired me to work harder this semester and achieve a US sem! I hope I won’t get discouraged along the way and just keep on going to reach my goals. :)

Background: University Scholar (US): A UP student who has attained a weighted average of 1.45 or higher. :)

(Hi Ate Aanne! Mananalo ako ulit this sem. Competitive mode on na dapat. Hahaha)

-Lai

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I stumbled upon this photo I took 4 years ago. It reminded me on how UP could make you feel so calm. It is a place to enjoy, relax, and be fit and not just a place of stress with loads of deadlines and exams to meet.

As this new year starts and enrollment is coming near, I hope I’d always remember to take it slow and enjoy my college journey. At times I feel like I’m walking and everybody else is on their bikes ahead of me, I know it will be all right. Just keep on going and I know I’ll get there too. :)

-Lai

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You Deserve My First Post

 Dear Otep,

Isang buwan na rin. Alam mo bang hanggang ngayon parang hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala. Ang bilis naman kasi friend. Sakto pa sa araw na yun. Parang kahapon lang.

Parang kahapon lang noong nagkita tayo sa Jollibee, Katipunan. Isa ka sa mga kasama sa overnight ni Kuya. Nag-usap tayo na parang ang tagal nating magkakilala pero sa mga oras na yun, hindi natin alam ang pangalan ng isa’t-isa.

Parang kahapon lang nagpalit ka ng pangalan sa FB at akala ko may “stranger” akong na-add or na-spam ako. Nickname lang pala nalaman ko sa iyo noong una tayo nagkita kaya kwinento mo na lang rin history ng pangalan mo. Nakakatawa na nag-panic ako. Sa huli, tuwang-tuwa ako sa pangalan mo dahil ikaw ang unang “Aloysius” na nakilala ko. Ayaw mo nga sanang yun yung pangalan mo sa phone ko pero hinayaan mo lang ako. At pinilit mo sa akin huwag masyadong matuwa kasi parehas kayo ng pangalan ng tatay mo so hindi unique.

Parang kahapon lang noong nagkuwentuhan tayo tungkol sa mga plano mo sa buhay mo. Humanga ako dahil kahit sa edad pa lang natin na ito eh alam mo na agad kung ano talaga gusto mong maging at kung ano mga gagawin mo para makamit yun kahit na naalala ko nagkaroon ka ng panahon na naguluhan dahil masyado kang maraming gustong gawin.

Parang kahapon lang noong nagkuwentuhan tayo tungkol sa mga kung anu-anong bagay - academics, experiences, at kahit na anong mga awkward or out of the blue topics. Pati na rin ang pag-PM mo sa akin para lang mapakinggan ko yung AWESOME PLAYLIST mo at mga iba’t-ibang kanta at covers na nahanap mo.

Parang kahapon lang nasabi mong matakaw ka kumain pero hindi ako naniwala kasi payat ka. Inaya mo akong kumain ng ramen pero mahal kaya nag-ipon muna tayo. Hindi ko alam kung bakit wala tayong magkaparehas na oras dati. Ngayon, iniisip ko na lang sana natuloy man lang iyon at nabigyan natin ng oras.

Parang kahapon lang nabanggit ko sa iyo na matagal na itong Tumblr account ko. Nabanggit ko rin yung dahilan ko kung para saan rin ito. Haha sinabihan mo akong gamitin ko naman ito sa ibang bagay. Mahilig pala tayong dalawa sa photography at pinakita mo yung iyong photo blog. Naniwala ka sa akin at sinabing kaya ko rin naman. Sinabihan mo akong gumawa din ako at finollow mo na ako agad dito para sabi mo kahit kailan ako magsisimula eh makikita mo kaagad. Sorry kung hindi mo na nakitang sisimulan ko ito.

Alam ko hindi lang ako ang makakamiss sa iyo kasi maraming kang na-influence. So ayun, miss ka na namin Otep! Sana mas matagal ka pa naming nakasama pero ganun talaga diba? Sana mas ok ka na. Hindi ka namin makakalimutan. Farewell and rest in peace.

Your friend, Lai.