Surigao: Gana karadjao

Had a blast of a week at Surigao with my friends from Dumsville. Spent a whole week by the sea where the waves are just around the corner. For the first two days and nights we headed first to Siargao, we stayed at Jadestar Lodging in General Luna where the accommodation was comfortable and the meals are indubitably satisfying to the mouth and stomach. We visited the world famous surf spot, Cloud 9, but none of us dared to conquer it yet, we just savored the view of the waves at the tower. We met local kids who approached us and offered to teach us to surf, we were a little apprehensive but when we saw them surf, wow those kids can really ride waves. At the spot for beginners, Jackin' Horse, we tried our luck and ended up just paddling around.

On the third day, we were on our way to Lanuza via Socorro and Cantilan. We stayed at Mami's Surf Haus for the entire time we were at Lanuza. The guys of AFrame Surf Company were staying there too and we had the privilege to borrow their surfboards and longboards. We felt at home right away in this small town, the place is so clean and the people are friendly. Our "suki" every meals was the Bamboo Haus, the food is yummy and affordable. In front of the town's boulevard is a stretch of surf spots: Poctoy, Dawis, and Castor. These spots are where the annual surfing competitions are held. We tried the waves at Poctoy and luckily we were able to ride some. Another awesome place we visited was also a haven for surfers, Punta Left. The place is remote and beautiful and offers good waves for surfers.
We had so much fun for the whole trip and definitely going back there.

Siargao

Lanuza

Footwork

Feet take you places. Limbs that are vital body parts. My analog cameras' documentation of feet.

Choice Makes the Man

Solemn and quiet sessions
Experimental and vile
Associating him to be good
But goodness is a choice
And not to be induced.

Violence runs through his veins
Must be controlled
For it is a menace
But goodness is a choice
And not to be induced.

A mind filled of malice
Naturally maleficent
Inclined to be offensive
But goodness is a choice
And not to be induced.

Time has progressed
And so has his age
An enlightenment struck
He chose to be good
And he was not induced.

*inspired by A Clockwork Orange*

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

I just finished reading the book this 26th of October and I'm glad I read it. I've seen the movie first before I got a hold of a copy. I must say the director of the movie has closely (almost accurately) depicted the book-- goes to show he understood what Burgess had in mind. 

Alex, the Humble Narrator and his nadsat lingo made the story even more interesting and extraordinary. Violence seemed so natural throughout the storyline but it did not necessarily mean that it should be so in real life. The book had been bombarded with numerous negative criticisms alleging that the story was the cause of several youth violence. Despite that, goodness was basically the conclusion.

There is an emphasis on blaming the era and generation as some characters, Alex included, are called to be victims of the modern age. It somewhat articulates that as the years progress, people are becoming hostile and vicious and because of such there is a need for the government to reverse the unacceptable behaviors. Not by mere imprisonment but through experimentation by utilizing association. The solution was as vile as the situation that it is preventing. 

In the end, Burgess has successfully given out the true message of his story that goodness is a choice and not to be induced.
As quoted from the book, "Goodness comes from within... Goodness is something chosen. When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man."
Definitely a good read (and a good watch with regards to the movie adaptation) and I need not say more.

Mobile

I have a certain liking to taking pictures of vehicles from bikes to wagens. Here are a few shots of wheels I've encountered along the way (my bike included).