Thank you for taking the time to read through my post (although poorly written).

The origin of my ink is linked to the highlands of the north.

I threw in a couple of twists of my own to make it both original and personal.

It took me a lot of time to design the tattoo because the story must flow into each other in a logical manner (at least that was what I attempted and hoped the effect would do). And… if it didn’t, well I guess it’s too late, eh? :p

I had the tattoo placed to proudly tell the story of my lineage. As you might have noticed, the post is still incomplete. I barely have time to write, let alone visit my own spot. But it gives me great honor (for the lack of a better word to use on such a sleepy Saturday) to reply to those who take time to visit and read.

Again, I want to thank you! Maraming Salamat, at mabuhay ang dugong kayumanngi!

I have a strong Filipino heritage and did some research on Filipino tattoos and found your website. Are they general tattoos or linked to a specific region of The Philippines?

Thanks
Anita

Its Derick.

In the Baybayin, there is no “R”.
Considering words that equate or are at least close to words with “R” in them (e.g./ “madumi” = “marumi”), the “R” is replaced with a “D”.

So “Derick” is then spelled in the baybayin as, “Dedik”.

My tattoo is spelled as “D-E-DI-K”.

There is no “C” in the alibata and therefore takes the sound of “K” as it is used in my name. There are suggested variations of the “C” with the “spanish modification” of the Baybayin. Then again, it is limited to it’s use in a word.

I hope this helps.
Thank you for visiting and taking time to read.

Mabuhay ang dugong kayumangi!

I am from Manila, and I don’t have the information handy at the moment. Lem’me ask around and let’s see what we can dig up. It might take a while though, because I am quite busy with other things. Try this URL for the meantime: http://apexus.multiply.com/photos/album/4/Tadpole_Tent
Until then, Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Trails!

meron din po bang shop na mabibilhan ng tent n yan d2 sa mindanao??kung meron man san po?

Are you from Manila?
“The Store Shop” sells Apexus products. You might want to shell out P5500 or so for it. There are other shops that sell them for a lower price. I just wasn’t looking for any of them when i bought mine.