My Christmas List

I'm the type of person who is very outspoken when it comes to gifts. For example, when Riley celebrated his first birthday, I gave our guests choices of what to give. It's more practical that way because first, it was what Riley needed most and second, it would sure be put to good use. Also, they won't have to think hard on what to give my son, right? Its a win-win situation! I'm not ashamed to tell people what present/s I want because I don't want to end up with stuff I don't need.

That being said, I won't play hard to get this Christmas! I'm writing this list so you can have ideas on what I want on this season of giving (and receiving!). I could buy all these myself but if you like to give me any of these, sino ba naman ako para tumanggi? :)

Eyeglass from Four Eyes. I've been joining this website's contest for three times now but, alas, I've never won anything! So please if you have a heart of gold give me the gift of cool eyeglass!

Jumpstart frame for only Php 1995.

iPhone speaker dock. Riley and I love singing and dancing! If you ever saw us sing or dance around in our house, you would see that we need a speaker for our only source of music - my iPhone.

Philips AD200 Docking Speaker for iPod/iPhone (Black). Available at Lazada for Php 1894.

Spy Camera watch. The only accessory I wear is a watch. I have few watches now but I 'd like to own this special watch. It has hidden camera and sound recording. It's gonna be helpful just in case I ran into trouble. But I pray to God I would never have to use that features ever.

Watch from Lazada for Php1999.

The Fault In Our Stars. Before I buy a book, I read its eBook version first. You know, so that I can check if its worth buying or not. I've read this book and love it! So yeah it's worth having and adding in my book collection. 

The Fault in Our Stars at National Bookstore for only Php 399.

Backjoy Posture - Long hours sitting while using the computer gives me a backache nowadays. So give me the gift of comfort!

Backjoy Posture+  for Php 2,990.

(Kiosk located at SM North Edsa Annex 2nd floor)

Panasonic Lumix GM1. A micro four thirds camera the size of a digicam but with the capabilities of a DSLR with interchangeable lens. Who wouldn't want that?

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 with a whooping price of Php 54,053.00. (Naka sale pa yan sa Lazada!)

52 days before Christmas. :) What about you, what's on your Christmas list?

Sony Cybershot DSC TX-20

Even before summer came, I was convincing my sister to buy a waterproof camera. I told her we could have all the fun posing underwater. And we do not have to worry about a thing. So upon my persuasion she bought a Sony Cybershot DSC TX-20 at Kimstore. It is cheaper there compare to SM outlets. There's only one way to put this gadget to the test: summer outing!

I'll tell you, I don't like this camera. I LOVE IT! We had fun having our underwater shots just as I predicted. We can bring it even if we're in pool and so we'd never miss any moments unlike with an ordinary camera. The 16.2 MP resolution brings crisp and clear images that I love. It is also very compact (small as a purse!) and yet very stylish. It has a touch screen monitor and easy to use. The only thing I didn't like is its battery. It drains fast. Or maybe we were using it for a longer time and we're taking pictures non-stop. But I can live with that. Aside from being waterproof, it is also shockproof and dustproof. One of the features of this camera that decides me to choose this among other waterproof camera is the panoramic shot.

Panoramic Shot - Click and just slide to the right and the TX20 will create a panoramic view for you!

The view of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal. Our destination this summer.

Waters from the Daranak Falls are refreshing

Underwater shots are perfection! :)

To check the complete specifications of this camera, click in here.

My Rebel T3

This is my Canon Rebel T3. I bought this last July to have more photos of my favorite subject of all time - my son.  I'm still familiarizing myself with the different functions of it. But so far, so good. This is a good camera to start with if you're a beginner like me.

Specifications:
12-megapixel sensor
DIGIC 4 image processor
720p video recording
ISO 100-6400 sensitivity
30s – 1/4000 sec shutter speed
SD card slot
2.7″ LCD display

Creative Auto and Basic+
Wide-area 9-point AF system
63-zone iFCL exposure metering
6.8cm (2.7”), 230,000-dot screen
Use with all EF and EF-S lenses

You can find more reviews about this fine piece of gadget here.

Any tips on how to maximize the use of this camera is very much welcome. :)