BIANCA: is your birthday on 25th? exact xmas day??
Yes. :)

CHAM: Hi,, do you pay for this form? or this is free?
It's free. Just sign up at Freedback.com.

CHARMINE: can you make me a header/banner for multiply?
I suck at making Multiply headers. I'm sorry!

LIEZL: hi! ako po ung dting ngtnung kugn cnu ung girls s pics m. hehe la lng po ntnung lng nmn.
Oh, okay! :)

RAISA: Your blog inspires me :)
Aw, that's sweet. Thank you! :)

PATT: Did you grow up in the Philippines? Or like, are you from somewhere else? :)
I am from the Philippines. I grew up here. I reside here. :D

CHAM: Hi
Hello!

JES: hey nice pics. what cam are u using?
Canon SLR and DSLR, Olympus point & shoot.

YOU ARE?: what are your fave movies hahaha
Casino Royale, Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough -- I just love James Bond movies! I can watch them over and over again. :D

Kaye: Do you take photography classes?
I don't. Never did. But I want to!

Rocketgirl: Do you need models? Hire me. :)) I am not a professional though. I just like to do it for fun
If you are interested in working with me, contact me at ritratista@yahoo.com.

CHIUI: is nikon d50 a good choice of camera for beginners like me?
Isn't D50 already discontinued? Maybe you should try Nikon D40. I heard a lot of good reviews about it!

JESSICA: Where can I have my films developed or put it on CD?
Any photo center that processes photos. Try Digiprint. :)

FRANCES: Hey XTY! Can you please e-mail me the codes you used for the drop-down menu for the links? Thanks! :D
Email sent!

detective E, the headless hero: how did you get started taking photos?
My interest in photography started two years ago. I saw somebody's self-portraits in a social networking site and I was like -- I want my photos look like that too! Back then though, I was only taking photos of myself (with a cellphone camera) and just for the sake of having atypical photos I could show to my friends. Last year, I had the opportunity to dabble on it when my mom got herself a camera. I always borrowed it from her and took photos of everything around me that I fancied. I told myself that if I wanted to get serious in photography, then I must do research; so I read a lot of photography books and made research on the internet. Having my own camera this year made me even more excited about it. After winning a blog contest (photography category) few months ago, that is when I realized that maybe I had the potential to take good photographs. I have never stopped practicing and learning since then. Expressing myself through photography has always been fun.

NADINE: ano pong site? ebay? amazon?
http://sulit.com.ph

SOMERANDOMDUDE: I don't know how you made this form fit so perfectly into your blog. Mine was all crazy.
Just carefully follow the instructions & it will certainly fit perfectly into your blog too. :)

LIEZL: hi!!! wala lang po. i was just wondering kung cnu ung girl sa mga picture mo yung sa post na "the elle word" tnx
She's a friend of mine. Why?

CASS: Why is your blog so cool? :))
It is? Haha! I don't know. Maybe because it expresses who I am -- my thoughts, interests, etc. Thanks!

X: hello where did you get this question box? because i'd like to put something like this in my blog
Freedback.com

MARIE: How did you make the borders of your photos rounded? :>
Photoshop.

JACKIE: are you a psychology major?
Yes.

LARA: i like your blogger layout? can you teach me how i could make my blog look like this? please! im begging you! hehe. some kind of desperation. email me, again. please???
Try Blogskins.com. They offer hundreds of free layouts and templates. :)

NADINE: Really? Cool! saan mo po nabili?
I bought it online. :)

NADINE: Sorry po about dun sa last question ko. Ayun. How much po SLR mo? Thanks!
You don't have to say sorry. I got it for only four thousand bucks! :)

STEFANIE: Did you get those E-books for free? :)
-Yeah. :)

NADINE: How much po bili mo sa DLSR mo? and saan mo po binili?
-SLR ung sakin, hindi DSLR. :D

YOU ARE?: Why PLTW?
It's what my classmates call me back in high school. Why? Loooong story. XD

MARIEL: I've added you to my deviant watch!:)
Really? Thanks! :)

CHIUI!: Hi! I want to learn how to take nice shots. :) can give me perhaps 5 things to consider when taking a photo? Thanks in advance!
I'm no expert so I'll just give this link (http://www.fotofinish.com/resources/centers/photo/takingpictures.htm). I think it's very useful. Good luck and thank you! :)

HONEY: Where do you get ebooks, for free? Particularly Sophie Kinsella's
I forgot the sites. I got Sophie Kinsella's a year ago.

JING: you're so good. i also want to buy an slr. kaya lang super expensive siguro, 'no?
Not really. SLR's are cheaper than dSLR's. :) Btw, thanks!

People call me Jeffro: You're into photography too?
Yeah.

LEON: nice...pangarap ko din maging photographer!wat name u?
My name? Clue: It means "God is gracious." :D

YELLOW: sister ka ni joy diba??
Yeah, why?

KENNETH: link ex>?
Sure :)

CHAPCHAP: How old are you?
I've answered this before.

ALEKX: well that's a pity! because you're good!
I wonder why my mind thinks otherwise. Anyway, thanks! :)

YOU ARE?: Heidegger
Martin Heidegger? What about him?

ALEKX: Do you make blogspot templates by request from others?
I don't. Sorry. :(

HANNAH: hey. wow! your photos are great.
Thank you! :)

PAUIIE: THANKS. :)
No problem :)

ZEE: i absolutely love your blog. i am TOTALLY linking you so i can visit often.XD
Geez. Thank you! :)

J: How'd you do the collage you made? Any tutorials
Blend of layers.

PAUIIE: THANKS. :)
You're welcome!

GEN: Nasa Pampanga ka pa rin up to now? :)
Yes.

ISH: xty! you study in ust right? so are you like in a dorm because i know you live in pampanga?
I don't study there anymore. :D

WHAT?: school
School is nerve-wracking.

PAUIIE: How did you place the icon (star) before your url? Haha.
http://www.html-kit.com/favicon/

CLAIRE: what camera do you use?
Point & shoot digital camera & an SLR.

DANI: Hi where did you get those twilight saga ebook? Thanks!
From different sites. I just googled them.

FL: How do ebooks work?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book

J: Where'd you get that scarf you wore on your latest entry. Nice!
Greenhills. Thanks :]

NICOLE: Do you speak Kapampangan?
Wa, ika biasa ka? Yeah, I speak Kapampangan. :)

CHESKA: anong film ung gamit sa slr? ung normal na film lang ba?
Yes. 135 mm.

DOTDOT: hi. where do you study?
In a university here in Pampanga.

MICAH: How'd you get interested in web design? :)
Lust for knowledge on graphic design.

CASH: hey, how old are you? :) do you still study? are you a TeenTalker? :)
I'm twenty four years younger than Johnny Depp. So that makes me... you solve. Yeah, I'm still studying.

TREXZA_CHER: hi there,,ur so cool..and ur photgraphs as well,love ur blog ^___^
Thank you! :)

I'M KIM :)) grabe. ang galing mo magpicture ate! ^__^ idol. u know what? that`s the course i`m planning to get when i go to college. my parents said okay naman. :D idol ka. ang galing. so amazing. lalo na ung dun sa roxas boulevard. i so loove it. keep up the gud work. :D God bless. congrats nga pla. :))
Really? That's great! I hope I can also take up a course related to photography. (Psychology is just too far from photography!) Haha. I feel exhilarated when I get a pat on the back, so yes, thanks a lot! I'm glad you love my photos! Thanks again! :D

BEA: hi. what do u use to edit your photos?
Photoshop CS2.

DENISE: when's your birthday?cuando es tu cumpleaños?=)
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
Our troubles will be out of sight"

MAYEE :) Hey XTY :) I was supposed to post something on your tagboard and I saw people hating on you. Nako. And nagbasa ako nung previous tags and sa that romar padua guy. Stalker much? Anyway, have you changed your decision about entering the Artword Tshirt design contest? :)
Haha. May God bless her with contentment. :) Oh, that stalker? I don't really give a damn about it. I'm afraid I won't change my decision regarding that Artwork Competition. Next time nalang. Haha. :)

TWILIGHT ADDICT: How did you download the Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse? I mean, you said you googled and then downloaded.. What do I put in the search button?
I just typed "Twilight ebooks", "free ebooks".

1: 1
Lunacy.

July 2008

ANGELICWHISPER94: I'm not really trying to ask you something at this very moment..I just want to say that..you have one great blog..I actually love it..will you mind if I'll link yours to mine?
Not at all! I’m glad there are people who actually find my blog great/interesting. Thanks! :D

CHES: ilang MP ung point and shoot cam mo?
7.1

LARA.. C: what's ur cam ate?
Olympus point & shoot digital camera + Canon SLR

MAYEE :) How do you make your tshirt designs? Do you use photoshop? :)
Yeah, I use photoshop. :D

MIKYU: Sis, anong gamit mong cam (unit) aside from your film cam? Yung gamit mo before. Hehehe. ;p
Before, X760; at present, X790. Both are Olympus cameras.

DEMI: May I ask for silent no right click codes pleeeeaase?? I can`t seem to find any anywhere. D=
Try google.

:) Do you mind if people you dont know adds up in in YM? :)
Not really. I have the option to reject their invitation, anyway. *evil laugh*

JOY: bakit ako bolang? haha baliw ka.. un na tanung ko hehe
Secret. Baka pagkalat mo e.

YOU ARE?: what camera are you using?
Olympus point & shoot digital camera + Canon SLR

MELY :) Magkano ba bili mo sa Olympus at SLR? Um, kung ayaw mo specifically can it be something like .. 20k+ or something like that kasi gusto ko bumili. thanks
It depends on what camera you are planning to buy. SLR cameras are much inexpensive compared to their digital counterpart. I think prices lie between the 2-10thou range(?). On the other hand, prices of digital cameras are on the 10-35thou range(?).

NOONE ;) oh. i think i get the xty name. :) x=christ in xmas and your name's cristy. o0h.. kewl. btw, this isn't a question AT ALL. =))
:))

MAYEE: What's your Y!M? Let's chitchat!
I gave it to you already! :)


J: Do you know the html code of star shapped bullet? Like the one you did on some of your entries?
I don't. Sorry.

J: What font are you using for your blog signature?
I forgot the name. I'll look for it.

MARTINI: Sino ka nga pala ulet? Hahaha!! Magkakilala ba tayo dati? :P
Huh? Di ko alam e. Ano ba full name mo?

FRANCE: How do you do the light drawings?
If you're just using a point & shoot digital camera, try this:
1. Set you camera to Night mode.
2. Disable the flash.
3. Set the timer.
4. Click the shutter button.
5. Now draw anything you want using your light source (pen light, glow sticks, etc.)

ANONYMOUS: What is your laptop?
Toshiba Satellite M200

June 2008

NAGMAMARUNONG: Hey you know what, my foreign lang teacher kept telling us that those dictionaries won't help you speak Spanish and that if you dont have someone to talk to, then it's useless. And besides, there are words/phrases that are used in different ways. It's really best to take classes coz you'll be taught how to converse, not just how to speak :)
The first time I studied Spanish, I was afraid that I would forget everything that I learned since I have no one to talk to. Owing to that, I wish I can go to Spain and converse with Spanish-speaking people. God knows how much I would love to take Spanish lessons! It's actually one of the electives on my course; but alas, it wouldn't be offered this school year. :(

:) Where do you live? In Manila?
Pampanga.


JIA :) How did you get the electronic Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse? :D
Googled then downloaded.

NIKKA :D: Hey! How do u make the 'light drawing'? Can you teach me how? tnx:D you're sooo Cool:))
-If you're just using a point & shoot digital camera, try this:
1. Set you camera to Night mode.
2. Disable the flash.
3. Set the timer.
4. Click the shutter button.
5. Now draw anything you want using your light source (pen light, glow sticks, etc.)

That's it. Easy, right? Thanks! :)

DZTESSEDPRINCESS: uhm from what song ung nakaquote dun sa existencialism??
-Car Crash Love by Ambry.

BEM: Taga hau ka rin? Ako rin wow..di ko akalain. pwede mo ba ako i link? please
-Yes, I'm from HAU. I'm sorry but I don't think I can 'cause I'm planning to filter my links at the end of the month. Sorry. :(

STEPH: Okay. I know i am a loser much? But how do you put one like this? :) The question box?
-Freedback.com. Just register then follow the steps! :)

KAI: how did you do light drawing? nice!
-I took my light source, turned off the lights, set my camera, then voila!, light drawings! Hahaha :)


I AM ME: Napansin ko lang, medyo sarcastic ka sumagot ng questions dito sa qbox mo. If that be the case, bakit naglagay ka pa ng question box. Do you hate answering 'em?
-Nope, I actually love answering all your questions. :) I'm sorry if you find my answers rather sarcastic. :( Nevertheless, thank you and have a good day!

FRANCES: What's stochastic? ((:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stochastic

ANONYMOUS: Does that mean Christy? Yung XTY?
Cristy :)

JOY: panu magluto ng palitaw? ^^ hehehe prof mo ba sa artap ung payatot na long haired na kalbo na ata ngyun?
-Di ko alam kung paano e. Bolang ka talaga. Haha. Oo, yun nga prof ko.

RAYNA: Hey! You dropped by my blog so i dropped by yours too! (: love your photo's tho. I'm a photograhper in school so i can learn something from here! &hey! your blogskin is awesome. Why dont you try making blogskins & put it in blogskins.com? I'm sure if its nice, people will take it as their blogskins ;) &you are from?
-Thanks! You're a photog in your school? That's great! I don't know if I'll make skins/layouts because I'm not really a maven in it plus I'm rather busy. Haha. Anyway, thanks again. Btw, I'm from the Philippines! :)

ANONYMOUS: May meaning ba yung XTY? Kung meron, ano?
-Xmas means Christmas. Now you analogize. :)

ANONYMOUS: Bakit XTY?
-Modification of my name.

NYLA: you tagged at my blog. how did you get to my blog anyway? :]
-According to Stanley Milgram, people are connected through just "six degrees of separation."

KB: Hey, just want to ask how to edit the side-bars tags, and the place where to put the cbox when you get your skins @ blogskins.com. thank you so much please leave me a respond at my blog: http://a-legible-journ.blogspot.com :))
-It depends on your layout code. I have to see your code first before I can tell you how. I know this doesn't help; if you want, you can email(ritratista@yahoo.com) me your code so I can help you.

CASSANDRA: ate, just a question: why po STOCHASTIK? :)
-Stochastik is an alteration of the word STOCHASTIC. Unfortunately, the latter is unavailable so I opted for the former. Why stochastic? If you listen carefully to your Statistics teacher (but I doubt it since most teenagers nowadays are too preoccupied with a lot of mundane things-yes, I'm not generalizing), it means "having a random probability distribution or pattern that can be analyzed but not predicted precisely." Likewise, I see myself that way. :)

EKAMIKA: I know this sounds stupid but can a CANON POWERSHOT A640 or CANON DIGITAL IXUS 75 -- take great pictures as well? And yeah, what`s your YMid? Can I add yah? *grin* And yeah, did you take photography classes? Or all of these photos are just based on instinct and your perspective and all? *teehee*
-Yes, I reckon those cameras can take great pictures as well. I didn't take any photography classes, but I always read books and do some research.

YOU ARE?: What's HAU?
-Holy Angel University, a school from Pampanga.

JANICA BORJA: cool blog! nice nice nice! \m/
-Thanks. Rock on!

YOU ARE?: What's your school? Course? :)
-Hau. Psychology.

JIA: Why did I make you laugh? Thanks anyway. Haha!
-Cause you think I'm cool. Haha. Thanks!

BENNIKA \:D/: I don't get your URL
-It was supposed to be "stochastic", but it was unavailable so I changed the ultimate letter to K.

JIA: What is your Y!M? I wanna talk to you, I think you're cool. :D
-Whoa. You make me laugh. Haha. Thanks! I've already accepted your invitation on YM. :)

KISTY: Sony DSC-H3/B A fine digital camera close to a SLR?
-No, but you can take great pictures without using a dslr or any expensive camera . The most critical thing in photography is the person's perspective.

MANDY: What camera do you use? :)
-Olympus FE230

KATE^^:hey, I linked you na..:) katecath.blogspot.com
-Linked you, too.

May 2008

JONA: How often do you go online?
-Everyday.

GUEST: Do you watch AI?
-No.

ANN: Ano yung coming soon na yun?
- :)

SAM: where did you get this question box? :)
-Freedback.com

KISTY: How much is your camera sis?
-It certainly do not cost more than 50 grand.

ROMINA: What model of camera do you use?
-Olympus FE230

LALAY: dijugetdisthengfofwee?
-Yes, I did. Isn't it awesome?

YOU ARE?: Ask me.
-Another pot smoker.

BOOBOO: What's the operating system of your laptop?
-Vista

QUEER: Hey, love your blog. How d'you put this question-askme-thingy... where did you get the code
-Freedback.com. Uh, thanks.

WHO: Where in Manila do you live?
-I don't reside in Manila.

MICAH: I love the way you write. You write so well in English!
-Thanks

VISITOR: How'd you place the star as your site logo? thanks :)
-It's a favicon. Google it.

BIATCHY: You're s probinsyana right? isn't connecting to the web hard or what?
-It isn't hard since I'm using broadband internet.

HYHY: caa
-Someone's smoking pot.

SPONGEBOB: do you use a professional camera to take your photos?
-No.

MARJYENETH: What camera are you using?!
-Photos on entries before May 13 were shot using either Olympus FE170 or camera phones. At present, Olympus FE230 is being used.

MAYA: do you watch gossip girl? i do and my favorite is chuck bass!
-I watch it, too. I think I prefer Nate? Uh, Idk. :))

:) dropped by :) sori this is not a question
-Thanks for dropping by

SOMEONE. :) Are you lesbo?
-Nay.

MJ: Great shots!
-Thank you

JOYCEE: Ooh. Nice. :) Keep up the good work :>
-Thanks!

N: Cristy or Joan? Which nick is better?
-Whichever you prefer :)

April 2008

ROSS: and oh, isn't your name christy? i presume that's the equivalent of xty. :D
-Yeah, it's Cristy.

ROSS: you take awesome photos. ever got interested in lomography?
-Well, yes. I'm more interested in "serious" photography, though--i.e., makro/black & white photography, etc.

SECRET :D Where do you get this qbox?
-Freedback.com

JOYCEE: What camera/fone are you using in taking pictures?
-Olympus fe170 & N73

CHRISTINE: What are you doing? Hehe.
-Answering your questions. :)

MANELIE: Where do you study?
-In Pampanga.

YOU ARE?: Ask me.
-Haha

:) Are you in college already?
-Yes. Why?

HAHA: You seem so talented and cool. :)
-:D

DES: Galing ng pics mo!
-Thank you.

HANNAH: what is your real name
-Why? :)

PRINCESS CINDERELLA: your pictures are great...hmmm...just dopping by
-Thanks!

JESSICA: Did you use Illustrator for the designs? :D
-No. I don't know how to use it; ergo, I'm pathetic. :(

JESSICA: Do you edit your photos? Do you just add those vignettes? :)
-I do, sometimes. I didn't add the vignettes. Au naturel!

PATTY: hello :)
-Hi!

CINDERELLA: how are you?
-I'm doing fine. :)

KRISTELLE: Hi. I've been getting really peculiared on how bloggers seems to have their own primped templates like you'rs. Do you make these stuffs or is it just a website juice? Thanks in advance :)
-I made my template. Some people make theirs, some don't.

LEA: Hey :D Xty, did you study photography? You're so good at it :)
-I didn't. Am I? Thanks. Haha.

APPLE: link yah! wow, this one is great. may question chorva. hehe. you're a great photographer. keep it up! :)
-Hehe. Thank you. :)

CHAN: Can I have your layout base codes?.
-No. I'm sorry.

DRE: cool photography, as in! :) what kind of camera do you use, and how many megapixels? thanks, just wondering :) i am currently interested sa photography kasi. :D
-I don't know how many times I've answered this question, but okay, since you're interested in photography, I'll answer it AGAIN. I'm using a digital camera (Olympus FE170); apparently, it's not a DSLR. It has a 6-megapixel sensor, but honestly, you don't need a 10-megapixel camera just so you can take great photos. A lot of people don't know that those high megapixels don't really matter unless you're planning to print on larger scales, i.e. posters and the like. In a nutshell, a good photograph lies on the eye of the photographer and not on the camera that he/she is using. Thanks for asking. Feel free to ask anytime, I'll try my best to answer them. :)

:] What did you buy? DSLR or laptop?
-Haven't bought anything yet. The laptop is already crossed from the list since my dad latterly bought me one. Haha. So does it mean I'm gonna buy a DSLR? I'm not sure. Maybe I'll concentrate on my studies first? (What the...) HAHA

ABC: What cam are you using?
-OLYMPUS FE170

MIRA: Love your photos. I rated your blog in Candy.
-Thank you. I appreciate that. :)

March 2008

MAIALOG: thanks for visitng my site =), btw jovie and elizabeth are really cuuute =)
-Yeah, I know. (:

GGG: Astig talaga mga pics mo :)
-Salamat! :D

MINT: How much are the shirts?
-I'm not selling.

RY: I like your shirt designs!
-I'm glad you do. :)

ERICA: Can I buy? How much for the tupang ina?
-I'm sorry but they're not for sale.

TWINKLECLOUD: What is the best website you had visited so far?
-Google. I mean, everything's there. LOL. Seriously, I've visited a lot of good websites. It's hard to pick the best one.

WAWA CRYSANT: ate how do you center your blog?
-Err.. Modify the "div position" part? I think it depends on the code of your layout.

LICA: What camera do you use for your photos?
-Olympus digital camera.

CHARLENE: So, how are you? LOL. :p
- I'm fine, I guess. Haha

KAT: Hey! I want to know your Yahoo Messenger ID. I'll ask you something.
-exticism

XXX: Are you a pro photographer?
-No
Anonymous: Ang galing mo naman magpicture. Hehe
-Salamat.

February 2008

NHIL: So what's your real name? I mean, just name. Or nickname if you feel disclosing it much easy. :]
-Nickname? Joan. :)

ALEX: What camera are you planning to buy?
-Maybe Canon 400D. I'm not sure.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE: What bands do you like?
-Yellowcard, Secondhand Serenade, Paramore, Flyleaf, RJA, Switchfoot, Hawthorne Heights, Mozart Season, Making April, etc.


RSDJTE: Hi
- =)

JAKE: Are you single?
- I am.

MEGS: Oops. That was a typo. `Twas supposed to be "How did you get this form?" Haha. Thanks, anyway :D
-No prob. :)


MEGS: How did you get this from?
-You mean where? Freedback.com

MARK: May bf kb?
-Ah? Wala.


NIKA: What program are you taking, and where? I suppose you're taking up fine arts. You're really good in photography and you seem to know lots about it. :)
-Haha. I actually do not. I need to learn a lot pa. I'm taking up Psychology. (Layo sa fine arts) Anyway, thanks! :)

SARAH: hi sis, just wanna give a gift for you: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m79/saryoma/valentines.jpg
-Thank you! Belated to you.


SELINA: What camera do you use?:)
-This was already asked before. I use an Olympus digital camera.

PAM: hey, where'd you get those free ebooks from??
-I downloaded them from different sites. Esnips.com, free-ebooks.net, etc. Just google them, dear. :)

ALEX: I love your photos!
-Thank you.

Hi there
-Hi! :)

Where in Manila do you live?
-I do not reside in Manila.

Nice blog!
-Thanks!

Your banner is cute. Did you make it?
-Yes. Thanks!

Where do you download your ebooks?
-From different sites.

Hello!!
-Hello there, too.

What is pltw?
-It's what other people call me; my nickname, actually.

Hey! I love Gossip Girls!
-Hey! I love it, too! :)

I like your layout.
-Oh, thanks!

Wow! You take great pictures!
-Thanks! :)

What camera do you use?
-Olympus digital camera.

Hi xty!
-Holla!