Friday, June 22, 2007

Eleven Minutes
by Paolo Coelho

Eleven Minutes tells the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heart-broken. At a tender age, she becomes convinced that she will never find true love, instead believing that 'Love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer...' A chance meeting in Rio takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune yet ends up working the streets as a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria drifts further and further away from love while at the same time developing a fascination with sex. Eventually, Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness, sexual pleasure for its own sake or risking everything to find her own 'inner light' and the possibility of sacred sex, sex in the context of love.

In this gripping and daring new novel, Paulo Coelho sensitively explores the spiritual nature of sex and love and invites us to confront our own prejudices, demons and embrace our own 'inner light'.


After reading The Five People You Meet In Heaven, I bought loads of other books. One of which is this one. I am recommending it. You will be fascinated. - zhammy

Labels: Books

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I am Zham. Friends call me Zhammy. Some know me as Zharmin. But i prefer to go by my nickname "ZHAM". I'm an artist. A musician. A photographer. And most of all God's servant - a worshiper. It's all about my Maker. My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Well who am I? I am not famous. I'm an ordinary person with extraordinary things to share. I'm a History Maker. Aren't we all are? What matters to me is the things that I do... the legacy I leave behind... my history. Photography is one gift that I am really passionate about. I started taking photos when my parents gave me this film camera when I was 7 years old. But it was only later when I got so serious about it. It's really a passion.Everyday is an opportunity to take beautiful photographs. Everyday is a great new day to learn. Every new day gives inspiration to improve my craft.


Thanks to my good friend ALVIN CHAN for this portrait. Appreciate it buddy!







We are a team of collaborative and creative individuals driven by our passion for art, fashion and photography.

STYLE
Zham Libunao|photographer, creative director

GLAM SQUAD

Mitchie Lumanlan|style, hair and make up

Disclaimer I also have other contacts - professional make up artists and stylists - who helped me with some of the photos I have taken which are posted here. You can also avail of their service upon request.




13th Sept 2007: Photo Shoot at Intramuros, Manila
28th Sept 2007: Photo Shoot at the Fort
25th Nov 2007: Glamour/Sexy Photoshoot at GRAPHIC REPUBLIC. Organized by LOUSIANNE and JC
2nd Dec 2007:
Re-scheduled: Glamour/Sexy Photoshoot at GRAPHIC REPUBLIC. Organized by LOUSIANNE and JC


The following are things, places, persons who have influenced and inspired me to pursue my dream. They have helped mold my desire and passion for my craft in one way or another.

Philippine Center for Creative Imaging
Manual Magazine
imag|photography
Nylon for Guys
Studio NB: Nigel Barker Photography
Hillsong United
Hillsong Australia
America's Next Top Model
Tyra Banks
Fotografia D' Panlilio
Metro Him (MetroZines)
Mike Rosenthal Photography
Richard Reinsdorf Photography
Markus Klinko & Indrani
Matthew Jordan Smith
Viviens Creative Management
Kane Skennar Photography
Dominique James
Jun Miranda
Ibarra Deri
Raymund Isaac




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eMail| zhammy_li@hotmail.com | zhamli@yahoo.com



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