Face to Face!

Face Negotiation Theory assumes that people of every culture are concerned with the presentation of their "face". As face is refers to one's self-image in the presence of others. It involves feelings of respect, honor, status and other similar values. Face for me is also your image/identity and how you will protect it from the impression of others. Yes, I agree because that different cultures and different perspective to "face" . With different cultures we have and different traits, one way or another there will be conflict but this must not be main concern just because we all differ from one another.

It's hard to choose which conflict-management style because it depends on the given situation but I think my styles are compromising, dominating and integrating. I usually take in ideas and then later share what I have in mind but when the situation goes tough and I what I think is right I stand firm to my ideas. As for integrating, when I have a solid basis, I usually share what I know to the group.

Preventive face work negotiation strategy because according to the group it "involves communication designed to protect a person from feelings that threaten personal or group face". Sometimes I try to think what the person will feel if I say or if I share something or ask for a favor.

As if I have a choice?

Ever wondered if we can have a stand in our religious view when we were born? Example, like for Catholics, a new born baby automatically becomes Catholic because the family is. As if the new born knows what's happening and when he/she becomes older, principles are taught to her. Can he/she question if he/she had a choice?

My grandparents are devoted Catholic and has many traditions. My parents are Catholics and obviously I am. I have questioned faith and traditions of the church. And when my grandmother hears that I attend youth services from other Christian groups she automatically thinks that I want to change my religion. Did they asked me in the first place if I wanted to be a Catholic?

For me, it's supposed to be a choice. To be baptized is a choice. It is renewing yourself by water, leaving your old self and have a renewed life. I think, new born babies haven't done anything sinful yet and why baptize them?

Video of the Week: SecondHand Serenade

First time I heard them was way back in high school. A friend of me introduced them even before they made hits here at the Philippines. I wasn't surprised anymore when people started listening to their songs.

I thought that there were 2 vocalist for this band! The time when I'm listening to them, I think I was moving on from my first girlfriend and now for sometime I'm listening to their music again.

Enjoy old school music!

Heart beats slowing pains are growing does she love you thats worth knowing

Kat turns 18! 10-29-11

Simple yet memorable! The best part of it was preparing the place! 2 hours before the celebration we fixed the chairs, tables, backdrop and decorations at the venue. And everyone was panicking! And when Kat arrived and smiling all the tiredness went away! She was beautiful and really greatful.

Food was great! After party at her place, chill and jammin' :)

DLSC Fashion Week 2011

I really wanted to join this event, something new for a Ramon. But I'm really not into fashion and stuff and when they were casting models for the runway I have class so I wasn't able to go. Anyway, Lucid was to perform for the event and at the last day of rehearsals we were there at the auditorium for the blocking of steps. Carlo approached me and asked if I can model for men's wear. At first I didn't want to, I was shy and nervous but with a little more convincing I agreed. Hahahaha! So these are some photos.

WHAT A FACE

Photo by Ryel Medina

Photo by Pio Bleza

Photo by Cath Abdon

November 18, 2011

Photoshoot att South Luzon Expressway for our low light photography project!

At Paseo De Sta. Rosa playing with the SLR

Dalawa lang yan e.

UNA, kung aamin ka na mahal mo sya.

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PANGALAWA, kung itatago mo nalang.

Ang hirap mamili lalo na pag aamin ka sa bestfriend mo. Hindi mo alam kung tama ba na i-risk ang friendship na inaalagaan mo o i-risk na baka pwede naman kayo mag work.

Pinili kong umamin sa kanya 2 years ago (almost) and it turned out good naman. Kaso ngayon, wala na. Parang iniisip ko kung tama ba na umamin ako? Kasi ngayon, feel ko nawalan ako ng bestfriend. Hindi na mababalik yung dating samahan. Ewan ko kung tama to pero ganun nararamdaman ko e.

Four years kayo mag kakilala nung high school, mag bestfriends kayo. Nag fall ako sa kanya and I took the risk of telling her I love her and asked her out on a date na naging ligawan na.

Ang hirap lang ngayon, sobrang na mimiss ko na sya. Gusto ko syang lapit, kausapin. Oo nga naman, ano nga ba ang pumipigil pa sakin na gawin yon?

Ang plano talaga, lilipat ng UPLB. Naka-1 term din ako sa DLS-CSB. Kung hindi lang talaga nag ka problema, sana nandoon pa ako. Nag stop ako ng 2nd term. 20+ units lang ako sa Benilde at kailangan ko pa ng 10+ pa ata na units para sa cut-off ng UPLB. Lipat akong DLSC para mag pa taas ng grades. Okay naman grades ko 3rd term SY 2010-2011 pero mas pinili ko mag stay nalang kasi…

Ngayon parang sayang na. Don’t get me wrong. Walang problema saking ang Canlu. Gusto ko lang lumayo ng sobra ngayon. Okay na naman ako e pero kung ganito rin ang trato mo sakin mas mabuti na nga lang na lumipat ako. Kaso hindi ko na magagawa yun e, sayang lahat ng hirap ng magulang ko, sakripisyo nila kung lilipat na naman ako. Yung gastos ng pang araw araw ko, dorm, yung oras sa pag lilipat ko galing CSB hanggang Canlubang. Gigising ng sobrang aga para lang kumuha ng 2 page na papel sa CSB tapos babalik na namang Laguna.

Hanggang ngiti nalang ba? Pinang hahawakan ko pa rin lahat ng sinabi mo pero hanggang kailan ko dapat gawin yon? Kailan ba ako dapat sumuko? Sabi nila, wala naman mawawala kung hindi susubukan, pero hanggang kailan? 4 na taon ng HS at halos 2 taon na mag kasama. Feel ko na baliwala lang ito. Daig ko pa dayo.

Oo, okay ako. Pero siguro na sanay na ako sa sakit ng nararamdaman ko.

Ako na siguro ang pinaka-senting tao. Mag isa sa kwarto, kumakain mag isa at nanonood ng One More Chance, kinikilig, lumuluha. Napaka-hopeless romantic ko na ngang tao eto pa. Tinatawanan ko nalang sarili ko.

Different sides of ME

I = Though ; ME = Act

I tend to think of what people would think about me. What I do is try to coup with them and then see if my personality can fit their's. That's why sometimes I would rather go by myself rather to be with other people because I'm shy.

ME WITH FRIENDS

Usually I'm an outgoing person, friendly, active, hyper and laughs all the time. I really don't want any dull moment but then again I try to see if other people can handle the "me" that I am. For my friends that I know for a long time, of course I'm more comfortable showing who I really am. Most of the time, I think about my friends first rather than myself that I act sacrificing a lot for them because I want is the best for them.

For some, I tend to be shy. You can't please everybody so better for me to just be quiet. It's not that I don't want to socialize with them but because of the thought that they might think I'm "Feeling Close".

Kat turns 18! 10-29-11

Simple yet memorable! The best part of it was preparing the place! 2 hours before the celebration we fixed the chairs, tables, backdrop and decorations at the venue. And everyone was panicking! And when Kat arrived and smiling all the tiredness went away! She was beautiful and really greatful.

Food was great! After party at her place, chill and jammin' :)

Uhmmm whatcha say?

At class, we've discussed Altercasting Communication Theory. This is a strategy that persuades someone in society to do a role and eventually act to that role. And as discussed there are two basic forms of altercasting

MANDED

Manded altercasting means that we ‘tell’ people who they are (or are supposed to be) by making an existing role.

Ever wounder why men should open the door for women? Or lend them your seat? Or carry their loads if their to heavy? Ever wonder why society labeled these to men if every one has their own tasks to do and need to matter others? Well, out of respect to the women because they need help. But isn't this something society tells the male that they should do this and do that?

History tells that a gentlemen's "strict" signification is well-educated, noble in action, etc... but if it is like this then why nowadays, gentlemen are so rare that women gets surprised and say, "Wow, he's ACTUALLY a gentleman! I'm surprised..."

Of course, a simple way to care for others. But why not the female? Don't get me wrong I respect the ladies.

TACT

When you're born to this world automatically you're a citizen of some state. As you grow you must follow that rules, constitution and act to what the country needs. Of course upon coming to the world, the state already have debts to pay and even when you're not yet born, the country is already paying this through the citizens taxes. You're parents, grand parents, great grand parents, etc. Now that you're born, eventually at the right age you'll pay for these taxes that you don't even know how it came all down to you and your generation.

Tact altercasting shows that you are "cast" to a certain role because there are others doing their role and it seems that you don't have a choice. If you saw a police man on a uniform you're cast to be a citizen following rules etc.

Christine's Debut Party

Tin's 18th birthday celebration!

Oct 8, 2011 at Palm's Country Club, Alabang.

From LB, Vikko and I met Nar-nar at Calamaba, from there we went to Alabang. Super fail because the attire was red and black and I forgot my red clothes at home! So what I wore was my purple shirt. Embarrassing!

Then there we were! Saw Ely Buendia personally! Tin was stunningly gorgeous! I liked the music video that they made! And I just had a great time! Party! Party! And party! Though some songs were really off! But yea, danced all night long!

Photos by Keisha Garcia

BEHIND THE CAMERA

To be honest I really don't know what to believe when I saw this video. The media has the power to manipulate what it can show to the public and mostly if not all believe on what they report on TV, write on newspapers, say on the radio. We may not know if what they are saying isn't really biased to another. As the media can manipulate what they say, this video shows what the "media" didn't. What the media MAYBE hide from us.

As the AGENDA-SETTING, the media may excluded this footage to the public and included what the people will sympathies.

A lot to think about after seeing this video. May this entry able us to rethink if the media is really "right", if what the media says is true, "walang kinikilingan etc..."

Be safe.

Yesterday, went back here at Los Baños to be with family. Was feeling fine the whole day. And suddenly when I was about to sleep, I got sick, fever. Was chilling the whole night, feeling so cold but the fan is already turned off. Then morning came, I'm alright already.

But I hoped I just got sick anyway.


...

For the past weeks, its been very busy. With school work and all the activities. It's been seldom that we see each other. In the corridors of the school get to say hi's and hello's. And once a week that we get to hang out with each other?

What bothers me is we're on the same school and it feels like we're so far.


Yes. I miss her so much. Every single moment.



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Split Second Crew...again!

Last Sunday we were rehearsing for an event (still a secret ;) and for the first time since the Poreotics Mall Tour, we're complete again!

All laughs!

Photos by Ryan Termoso

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Desire VS Reality

A blog post from Parky-park

We all want that kind of relationship where we’re always next to each other, giving each other hugs, holding hands, giving each other kisses, and just being in the presence of one another. But instead, we’re all distanced out and simply not giving each other the love that we’ve imagined giving one another. We’re rarely there for each other, giving each other a hard time, not telling each other the truth, and simply just disregarding one’s needs. Along the way, you’re wondering why you’re not talking to each other, or why you guys aren’t together anymore. Well the answer to that is endless, but one main reason is that you weren’t there for each other & they just didn’t want a relationship that was too distanced. Giving your boyfriend or girlfriend the love that you’d want in return is something you should be aiming for. Don’t neglect them, instead be there for them, show them you appreciate them, make them happy, and just show them you still have the same feelings as you did when you first went out. Don’t be with them if you’ve lost feelings for them because in the end, you’ll be hurting them. Just have a relationship based on the truth, not on lies.

David Guison visits DLSC! 8-12-11

Late blog entry

Tripod Society's 1st day of the 2 day workshop held at DLSC. Had the chance to hear a talk by David Guison (Model, Photographer, Art Student and many more!) last August 12 about blogging and photography. Before I was just hearing his name, not a fan really. It's really nice hearing his story on how he started photography from his mobile phone. Hahaha!

Learned a lot from the talk! Since I'm already running a blog, what can I do for my readers (if I have any hahaha) to be more interested in reading. I started one already, a "Video Of The Week" segment. I get to post a video then write my insights to it!

I want to start with this Lookbook thingy but I'm a shirt-jean-slipper type of guy, so I don't think that fashion blogging can suit me. Hahaha! And I don't buy much of branded and stylish clothes. A shirt can do. What will people think of some guy like that to even put himself to it.

Was shocked to know that David buys from ukay's! Really had the room laughing with he's stories.

Even though he already achieved lots of things already he's still grounded and simple. Hope to see him again!

And btw, the boots! :D

David's talk about blogging and photography

Cath and Rom giving the certificate and token :)

Everyone waiting for their turn for a photo op!

Had my chance!

Photos by Rom Jay, David Guison

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Video of the Week: Meet Kyle Hanagami

Who can think of dancing to Adele's Rolling in the Deep in Hip Hop? Not contemporary type of dance. But this guy did! And a collaboration too! His choreography is insane lyrical! For me, I don't see myself dancing to Rolling in the Deep but for this guy it's so easy! As you watch the video some of his moves is off beat but still nails it!

If you're different it's not bad. It just means that you have style!

Yup, that's the word. Different! But hey, that's his style and he's dope!



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YFC-DLSC CAMP 2011

SUPER LATE POST!

Last July 22-24, with the help of the Lord we had our Youth Camp! There are the stories for the preparations but good thing it ended up well! Really unexpected outcomes! For me this experience was a catch since before the camp I had my struggles (Read July 22 post) but yea! Had fun!

Even though I had my struggles before this camp. God is good that He still used me to touch lives. I hope that this people got something from the camp. Hehehe! Till next camp YFC DLSC!

Photos by Julian Ponce

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Haven't blogged much for this month!

Sorry about that! Haven't updated Video Of The Week and added personal blog entries! I've moved to a dorm this month and haven't have the luxury to blog there since I don't have a laptop. So I'll try my best to posts! Hopefully next week!

Last week of the term (Finals, UGH)! And off to Term break! Rest rest rest!!!

The rich culture of our country!

Even before we were colonized, we have our OWN culture, system. We are not idiots!

A final creative output for ARTMUSC and an informative video of our culture!



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Guts, an Original Filipino Science Fiction

Guts.
By Ramon Emmanuel A. Agbisit

(Spects of the Mobile Suit were got from the anime Gundam Seed Destiny and Gundam 00 from http://www.mahq.net)

I woke up with a heavy head ache. Haven't slept for days. It's August 15, 2051 a Tuesday. First day of war declared by the Philippines to China. First time ever that my country to declare war to a power house country. It’s been quite some time that the Chinese that are staying in Spratlys are mistreating the Filipinos ( CLICK TO SEE REAL UPDATES ) . The higher ups already know this and done measurable actions. Both countries talking about it. But came the day when the Chinese drew the line. A drunk Chinese soldier shot a Filipino child due to annoyance and drunkenness. As the President tried to be patient talking to the Chinese peacefully and in order about the island, he finds this issue disregarded always and looked down on us. He declared war.

I’m Lloyd, a plane pilot. Maybe the ace of my batch but not to brag about it I’m not really for war. Who would thought and know that the government have the guts to declare war? Who would know that the they’re saving up money to situations like this and not let the people know it. Now the nation is surprised how it’ll be financed and what were they thinking declaring war to China.
All I know is I’ll be piloting a different kind of machine. As the president declared war, he already have committees reserved in case of this kind of situations and I was chosen. Today everyone will be gathered again and I will be briefed with the situation. The army already made its move, monitoring the Philippine area of responsibility for any attacks. All satellite working in case of aerial attacks.

I’m really not nervous with the war. To tell you the truth, I’m really excited what the country has stored all of these years. Beside from the chance of dying, I want to know what the government is spending. Today I’ll be meeting with the Chief General of the military. It’s 8am and I need to get going.

After 4 hours of travel, we arrived at Clark Air Base. We were assisted immediately no time is to be wasted. This is the first time to enter its underground base. I never thought it even had one. Now I’m getting more excited. As Chief Milliare shows us the HQ, I suddenly saw this strange machine covered and strictly guarded. Chief introduced me to the crew and finally the moment arrived, the unveiling…


My heart beat is beating faster and faster, pumping so hard…

“I introduce to you, PHL-XGMF 001 PINOY!” he said, smiling and proud.

Like this is the greatest achievement the Philippines has ever had. At the same time this robot-like machine gets uncovered. As I look carefully to it, I’m shocked! I never thought I’d see one, and never thought that I’ll see it in the Philippines! A real mobile suit in front of me, and I’m the one who’s going to pilot it!

PINOY

is 18.3 meters high, 23.7 metric tons with the latest

EQFU-3X Super DRAGOON (Disconnected Rapid Arment Group Overlook Operation Network) mobile assault wings (Mount 8x MA-08V beam assault cannon)

a sheild,

beam magnum and

beam saber.


There were only rumours before that the country will be acquiring such technology, a mobile suit. Always when asked the government is denying this. They said that there are no reason to buy this expensive mech since there is no reason for war. Who would believe that if most of the national budget was invested at the military. I’m at awe seeing this in front of my eyes! Never in my wildest dreams that I’ll be in one. As I come near PINOY, I’m fascinated in all of these years that the country hide it from the public.
The pilot seat is located in the torso. We’re walking in a folding bridge in front of me is the docking place of the pilot.

As I seat in the cockpit, the alarm rang!

The ultimate help!

Just this week I moved to a dorm from our house.So I got inspired what to get...

If the technology is well developed and if I'll be rich enough to afford a mech, I'll buy a nanny! With this I can instruct my "nanny" to do my laundry, cook my food, clean the house, wash the dishes and features super speed so that it can do it fast!

I think in making robots science must draw the line on how to manipulate emotions. Like in the movie "A.I." and short story "Helen O'Loy". Robots gets too much with their human partners.

INSANITY WORKOUT!

Neo (Lucid Dance Troupe) introduced to us this workout! We have been doing this for the past 2 weeks? Every Tuesday and Thursday though more on fitness, cardio and a little of abs work out. I freakin' wanna have a copy of the DVD but I always forget. Haha! Even though I'm thin as H*ll, I would like to muscle up my body. I'd rather have this than go to the gym and spend money.

So I'm looking forward now to every training because of this! And hope that Neo is always there (coz we use his Mac) HAHAHA!

Leggo Lucid! Let's all practice and train hard to reach our goals! :-bd

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What’s better than spending the whole day with you?

Just me and you, my troubles behind me because you simply take them away. We would talk about yours and I would kiss you to make those go away. Our intimate conversations would transition from jokes to deeper interventions of the pain that we go through everyday with our troubled lives, that would all be fixed when we bind hands and lock lips. I smile because you smile, I laugh because your dorky giggle is so cute. With no disputes. No awkward silences, but silences where our souls correlate while we stare into each others eyes, seeing past physical features and appreciating the intellectual being. I never want to escape from your embrace, for it is my sanctuary, my happiness.

---SOURCE

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Almost but fortunetly I didn't.

This isn't me. I'm a happy person and I really don't want to feel depression. Because each time I do, the people around me gets affected.

Last week's really been hard for me. As in hard. Problems here and there. Mostly here at our house. You couldn't tell how sad I was inside and the people you could hang on to isn't there. Or too busy to be there or so... I was so moody. Little things I already get irritated. As much as I want to understand the situation, I always think that LIFE is unfair. What's happening to us has been the same for the past days, weeks, months and yes... years. But every time you hear people that "every thing will be okay" I just can't seem to believe them. Everything is unfair. I wasn't contented. Why can't we have this? Why are we like this? WHY?! Why...

I'm a YFC. An officer. Last week (July 18-22) we were planning for our Youth Camp for the weekend (July 23-24). As I worry about my concerns, I worry about the camp too. I was there already, about to QUIT. I really don't quit on anything.
I thought of it as a burden. As HELL. I forgot why I was doing this. I forgot my goal. I forgot the reasons.

And then the weekend came. Still worrying and bothered. I was given the task to do the talk about "HOW TO BE A FACILITATOR". Being a Faci is crucial on the Youth Camp because you're the one to listen to the participants worries, concerns and help them to be guided to HIM. As I give the talk, it was like God using me to talk to myself. Yes, I gave the talk with all the worries worrying me on my head. I just went on with the guidelines, tried to explain every thing well. As I realize to myself, "natatamaan na ako". I was being a hypocrite. And one thing that HE hates most is hypocrites...

If there is one thing that I learned from that weekend it's that PRAYERS are powerful. WORDS are powerful. WORDS of AFFIRMATION. After the camp, as I read the messages they gave to me, I didn't really believe that I can be that influence to others. I was looking down on myself that I didn't realize that I can help... That I was helping. That weekend gave me the strength to SMILE again, without hiding anything. That weekend gave me the answer to what I can give to people.

I AM HAPPY.

I AM BLESSED.

And you are too.


But I need help... We need prayers. I want to be strong, again. I know that I can fall ,be weak, slip and try to let go again. I don't know what will happen the next days. I'm nervous. This is another chapter on my life and my family. So please be there. Please be with me. And I sure do appreciate it with my whole heart.

Like my Dad said "It's not always that we're here at the bottom. Remember the people helping you, and repay them when you have the chance."

I'm shy on asking things, but I'm not on giving back. And I promise you and I hope soon, I'll give back.

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Project Re-Earth

You survived a war or natural disaster that wipes out a significant percentage of the earth's population. The destruction was immense. If you were to make a decision for your co-survivors and yourself, give the things (aspects, etc.) that you would re-establish and develop first to make life sustainable again.

Setting is like the post-apocalyptic scene of the Book of Eli. If I where to survive on that era I would invest my time on...

1. Medicines and cures. After experiencing apocalypse and surviving it. There can be a high chance of new sickness to be discovered! And we must be ready and prepared. New researches can be done within the area if there are doctors or scientists that have survived.
2. Education. Based on the movie Book of Eli, most of the people don't know how to read or remember what the world was. And then there is this guy that suddenly takes over a town because he has knowledge. I think education is important to that people can still learn and have something to bring with them.
3. Structures. A good shelter to sleep on can do. We don't really know what the environment will be. Or how the climate will be affected. Shelters to stay on for protection can be a priority.

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Video Of The Week : Monster by Paramore

Oh nose! I forgot to post yesterday the video of the week!

Anyways, I already know this song since it was released. But when the video has been released, I just got excited and been listening to this everyday! There is something in this song that keeps me motivated! I wish I have my guitar so I can play this!

It doesn't look that this group changed. They're still the same. :) And I give the credit to them! To all the issues they faced this past months, since some of its members left.

Still a solid Parawhore! And I'll support Paramore till the end!

Monster is an OST of the latest Transformers film though I didn't hear it in the movie.

Hope you guys enjoy this as much as I am! :)

Photos via Tumblr


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Personal Blog

I'll be blogging what happened to my week on Sunday. Was about to write this past days. The words are there but I can't seem to type it. This week has been stressful (and still)! Hell week but no exams! Hahaha! How's that for a change.

It All Ends...

I've always been thinking how I want to die. I don't want to experience long term pains like sickness (cancer), being shot by a gun then I would be still alive. I want instant death, not waking up types of deaths. But I haven't thought of how the world would end for me... I hope the world would end with a big bang! The core of the Earth heating up and explode by .1 sec then everything is gone. We won't even feel the pain. We won't even feel hurt.

But as far as what it is happening now, the dramatic change of temperature around the world cause by Global Warming is I think a global concern for how things will end. Unpredictable weathers like storms, and hurricanes because of the effects. Here already in the Philippines we're experiencing small tornadoes that usually aren't seen on tropical countries. The increase of temperature also. We were all affected by the scorching heat of the sun last summer and some really didn't enjoyed much.

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Happy 2nd birthday to my blogspot!

Two years of blogging! Expect more pure random post!

Minoan Pottery : Kamares Ware

• Kamares Ware was named for finds in the cave sanctuary at Kamares on Mt. Ida in 1890.

• Style of painted pottery associated with the palace culture that flourished on Crete during the Middle Minoan period (c. 2100–c. 1550 bc).

• Designs are repetitive or sometimes free-floating, but always symmetrically composed. Themes from nature begin here with octopuses, shellfish, lilies, crocuses and palm-trees, all highly stylized. Shapes were more delicate. One variety features extravagantly thin bodies and is called Eggshell Ware.
• Painted in white and tones of red, orange, and yellow on black grounds.

References:

Kamáres ware. (2011). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/310460/Kamares-ware

Wikipedia. (2011) In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoan_pottery#Kamares.2C_Eggshell_Ware

Mulder-Slater. (2011) In KinderArt. Retrieved from http://www.kinderart.com/arthistory/minoan2.shtml

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