In Rememberance of a Great Grandfather.

My great-grandfather had passed away last year, during this week in March. Though it was an extremely difficult time for my family and me, we have learned to celebrate his life and remember him as a great, funny, and wise man. I miss him dearly, these pictures are extremely sentimental to me. My grandfather served in World War II, and lived well into his 80's. He lived across the street from me, my entire life, I saw him everyday. Sometimes I still find myself waiting to be greeted from him when I come home. I know he is watching over me, smiling on his "Kita". We love you, and we miss you so much, Papa.

His hands on his final viewing, holding the catholic rosary, and a wooden cross he had hung over his bed for several years before.

This is his best suit, and belongings he held everyday.

 

We run TH12

Today was our senior skit! A mini production of an original story that our Senior class created. With the help of amazing dancers, great management, and much more, it was a fantastic preformance! What was our theme? --well, a zombie apocalypse. In other words, blood, and gross stuff. I, and a few other people were in charge of make-up. So we had the fun of putting all of that stuff on everyone's face. It was a great experiance, and I am so glad I participated in it! I'm so proud of everyone! Great job.

 We made all the blood out of Hershey syrup, red dye, and tissue paper. So messy!

 Yours truly, a sometimes bloody make-up artist.

I found this one candid photo of Maddie, a zombie dancer, she looks so pretty! I love finding photographs of people during an event, that really shows the true beauty and essence of a "good time", even if they are a zombie.

 We run th12

All of the participants!

Tap water for All.

Here it is! Once again, thank you ALL so much for participating in this project. It is our way of campaigning for UNICEF's Tap Water project. Awareness is also a big thing for CGMphoto, and what better way then through photographs in a Stop motion video? We have students, friends, teachers, and parents involved. Spread the love, your knowledge, and water for all!

We also have a shorter version of this video premiering on our schools' channel.

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AND IT'S A WRAP!

Thank you! To everyone who participated in our stop motion video! We've been working so hard on it, and we are entirely grateful for everyone who helped us! I will be posting it later tonight, stay tuned!

Grey days, and a big thank you!

It's been raining all week here in the Bay Area! But it does make for the perfect overcast lighting. I'd like to say thank you to all of my friends and peers participating in Kalvin and mine's production of the stop motion for "Project Awareness" .

These lovely people here, are a few of our friends featured in our stop motion. And yours truly, holding the glass cup.

A thank you to Aldo, and many more. He's a big bear!

Oh yes, and here's a shot of the wonderful overcast illuminating the fresh wet concrete. 

PROJECT AWARENESS

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If you haven't noticed the crazy traffic on your facebook, twitter, tumblr, and instagram, STOP KONY 2012 is a very serious matter. Our world has come to a time where it is incredibly important to raise awareness of other issues happening on earth. Most teens and young adults today are so caught up in pop culture and their shallow lives--who is Kim K dating now? When do the new Jordans come out? What should I wear to prom? What car does he drive? What phone does she have? I even find myself asking these questions once in a while. But then something amazing happens, and I find myself again, down to earth, wanting to change the world--I get inspired. Lately, I've been incredibly influenced by old anti-war songs from the 60's and such films, etc. But nothing has touched me more than KONY 2012, simply because this is OUR generation that has the ability to make a difference. We are the future, we have the power. Kony must be stopped. I want to be 80 years old, and look back at this time of my life and think to myself "I was young at the best time possible, my generation changed the world". I want to be able to tell my children that we, the kids of the 90's and 80's, were known for more than our "smartphones". Our numbers are great, and our lives are very blessed, it is our duty to spread our wealth and knowledge. As humans, I believe it is important to reach out to every brother and sister in the smallest corners of the world to  help bring happiness and fulfillment. We are growing, we are learning, opening our eyes to a new light. It is time for a revolution. I believe in our generation, and I believe we can change the world. You can make a difference. Don't believe me? Join this campaign and see for yourself. See what you can do. DO NOT let this movement die by next week.

An afternoon well spent.

Earlier today, I assisted my mentor Anna Wu, for a ballet photo shoot in Pacific Heights in San Francisco. Afterwards, I headed to Twin Peaks to catch the amazing views I always hear people talking about. It really was great, and definitely not a hike like Mission peak. It was only about twenty stairs up, the city was simply amazing today. There was also a fantastic street artist in the parking lot by Twin Peaks. He spray paints galaxies and cosmos with the city skyline. I had to buy one, i'll post a photo of it sometime soon. And lastly, the sunset on the way back home, after the bay bridge.