{"id":752,"date":"2008-09-14T14:10:19","date_gmt":"2008-09-14T06:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nargalzius.com\/blog2\/http:\/www.nargalzius.com\/blog2\/archives\/2008\/09\/2008_09_14_1410.php"},"modified":"2017-02-11T08:17:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-11T08:17:41","slug":"29th-manila-international-book-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nargalzius.com\/blog\/archives\/2008\/09\/14\/29th-manila-international-book-fair","title":{"rendered":"29th Manila International Book Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, I went with Cris to visit possibly the nerdiest place I could ever fathom going to. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the 3rd time<\/em> I’ve gone to one.<\/p>\n

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I’m not in a position to make fun of nerds. After all, my girlfriend is one of them. Plus, I’m a geek; so that just makes us even. Still, I was amused at how much “excitement” books could generate – maybe because I don’t like reading in general (I prefer listening<\/em> to audiobooks, etc.)<\/p>\n\n

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\n\nTo the right, we see the creature in its natural habitat.
\nIt seems to be positively stimulated by the writings on the wall… as if there were some significant [implied] meaning that escapes normal comprehension.\n<\/em>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

During the event,I was able to realize how awesome the LX3 was. I can really see myself using this puppy over my D300 simply because its so accessible. The funny thing is, I hear about a lot of people “graduating” to DSLRs, whereas I’m doing the opposite. I guess I just like going against the grain.<\/p>\n

Anyways, back to the LX3. The ability to quickly change the aspect-ratio was much appreciated; I never realized that it could be so useful. I also got to use the AF tracking a lot.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from the technical stuff, I’ve realized how much I’ve learned from Cris; I was surprised to recognize the “sculptures” (for lack of a better term) from the 25 best loved Filipino children’s book characters by the entrance.<\/p>\n

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\n\nWe now see the creature capturing its prey with no remorse.
\nDespite having poor visual acuity, it seems to have developed a heightened sensory state that allows it to notice the little things that would otherwise escape detection.\n<\/em>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

There was<\/em> an area that I did appreciate as a true blooded geek; the robotics section. They were selling Bioloids<\/a>… which I had been drooling over ever since they were featured on ThinkGeek.<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, the event seemed have its share of celebrities.<\/a> Being deprived of television, I felt stupid not knowing them, but it was fun nonetheless to see them do their antics with their fans.<\/p>\n

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\nIt seems to exhibit a certain pleasure and vindication upon returning to this ecosystem; it has already planted its seed, and is beginning to see the signs of its efforts come to fruition.<\/em>\n

<\/p>\ni.e., Cris had already presented in a teaching conference in Bohol. The book she’s holding is the first volume in a series that will include her work. Her presentation\/lesson plan will be part of the second volume<\/strong>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

After all is\/was said and done, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Seeing your girlfriend fulfilled like that, how could anyone not<\/em> right?<\/p>\n

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More pictures and notes at the gallery<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, I went with Cris to visit possibly the nerdiest place I could ever fathom going to. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the 3rd time I’ve gone to one. I’m not in a position to make fun of nerds. After all, my girlfriend is one of them. Plus, I’m a geek; so that just makes …

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