*ma-ri-a's body have been found dead this morning, let's pray for her soul. I could not say anything more, but I will surely miss my sister.


In behalf of our whole family, we sincerely thank you for all your condolences. Until now, we don't know still how we will be able to survive, and go on with our individual lives. We are indeed weak to the knees, and all. Mom can't speak any single word since Ma-ri-a passed away. Mom was the first one who saw her (Ma-ri-a) with no pulse at all, not breathing, and became cyanotic. Ma-ri-a died because of "leukemia". By the time she was inactive here in DA, she was really weak on those times already, but still, she was insisting to get back to her normal routine, one of those is being around here in DA. Ma-ri-a has been secretive with all her outstanding talents, I and our family didn't know that she was into photography until this tragic moment happened. My sister has so much to offer in this beautiful world. Bad that it has become to soon for her to go and leave US (her family and all the people around her). We also found out a letter, stating all the things she wanted to do and have before she passed away, I just can't believe that my sister really devoted her time here helping out great clubs. She had done letter for Narmo of *SkyAndNatureClub, =Wimley, `davincipoppalag, *signmeupscotty, *Pepelepewissexier and *DIEZEL420. I should post it this time, but I can't since I will just cry and cry and cry. My sister is my everything. She's been the sweetest of sweets than anybody else. Many great things will always be remembered and cherished forever with my sister. Wherever you are now, I love you for always. And please guide us. Help me, mom and dad to stand still and hang on there. I LOVE YOU MA-RI-A!

-Aris (Ma-ri-a's brother)



I tend to use the Tamron 28-75mm as my everyday lens - it has a nice wide aperture, and a decent range for portraits.
No one thought i could do it, but i trusted. I WILL DO IT AGAIN. *ma-ri-a
I am very burned out. I need a huge break from my responsibilities, starting as soon as possible. And I need this time to reevaluate what I really want out of my life. Because I am working hard and going no where... and that would burn anyone out!