Saturday, June 25, 2011

Feeling so lonely...

Today is Saturday and I feel so lonely here at home.

I am the only one who's left right here and I at the moment can hear nothing but the whirring sound of my room's ceiling fan. I feel sad and lonely because I'm not used to being here at home during Saturdays since I usually go out with friends and go to the mall. Plus the reality that you are the only one at home gives you more sadness. I am the person who doesn't want to be left alone. I never wanted to be alone, but what can I do? I have to stay home since there's no one I could ask to go to the mall with me, or watch movies, or whatever that gives me leisure. I'm quiet jealous with my sister going out today,  and I'm just sitting right here facing my laptop for a several hours already. Though I could have all the chance to surf the net or check my Facebook and twitter accounts, or maybe watch TV in order for me to somehow be happy, still I still feel the loneliness around the house. But then,  I guess life is not always happiness and leisure. Sometimes, we need to experience being sad and lonely. Of course, that's life. It's just that, I am not used to this situation where there's nobody to talk to or have fun with. I know I have to get used to times like this, but right now, there are still other things that bother my mind which makes me sad right now.

Aside from being alone, the reality that I do have financial problems, or perhaps the whole family has, gives me more reason to feel blue. I still haven't been accepted in a new freelance writing job, though I have already looked and applied lots of them. I keep on telling myself to be patient but as days pass by I getting more anxious and anxious. In addition, my mom thought that I already found a new online job, when in fact i am still looking for one. Sigh...Times like this makes me wanna curl up like a ball in bed and cry. I wanted to help our family financially, but as much as I wanted to, I cannot do anything yet. I still keep on waiting for the clients to respond to my application. As of now, the only thing I can do is to continue seeking help from God and to be patient for His blessings. Perhaps God has better plans for me on why these things are happening in our lives right now. I just hope and pray that it'd be too soon when our family could finally live a better life, gradually. Nonetheless, I still thank God for the millions of blessings He has given us all our lives.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Baby Abbey's day out @ McDonald's

It was indeed an enjoyable day for Baby Abiguel, nicknamed "Abbey", my first niece, as she, her mom, her Ninang Roselyn and I went to McDonald's Limketkai to have our merienda and at the same time give Baby Abbey, at her sixth month, a fun time out of her comfort zone...









We enjoyed staying at Mcdo since it's a cool place and we get to have some chikka time with her mom and her Ninang Roselyn. Indeed, Baby Abbey also enjoyed a lot as we fed her with french fries, spaghetti and ice cream (Are these food even good for the baby? Nevermind.) and at the same time get to see many people around her. Also, it was her first time to go there. Not to mention, having a picture at Ronald McDonald's lap.=D

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Monday, May 16, 2011

I finally have my own laptop!

By the title itself, this is already a blog post!

After 4 years in college of dreaming of owning my very own laptop, my dream finally came true as I bought this laptop today -  Asus A42F. I am so happy that I got to choose the perfect laptop that fits within my budget. By the look and feel of it, I definitely love it! Want to know the specs of Asus A42F? Read through:


Specifications

Processor & Cache MemoryIntel® Core™ i3-370M Processor 2.40GHz Processor
Operating SystemOptional
ChipsetMobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
Main Memory2GB DDR3
Display14" HD (1366x768) LED backlit
Video Graphics & MemoryIntegrated Intel® GMA HD
Hard Drive 500GB,5400rpm
Optical DriveDVD Super Multi
Card Reader3 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS
Video CameraVGA web camera (Fixed type)
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLANIntegrated 802.11 b/g/n
LED Status IndicatorPower-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
Storage device access
Capital Lock
Wireless on status indicator
Interface1 x Headphone-out jack
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
Hot KeysFunction Keys:
Fn+F1 Suspend switch
Fn+F2 WLAN switch
Fn+F3 Access to the E-mail
Fn+F4 Access to the Internet
Fn+F5 Brightness down
Fn+F6 Brightness up
Fn+F7 LCD on/off
Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
Fn+F11 Volume down
Fn+F12 Volume up
Fn+Space Power 4Gear
Fn+C Splendid
Fn+V Camera capture
Fn+↑: Stop
Fn+↓: Play/Pause
Fn+ ←:Skip to Previous Track
Fn+ →:Skip to Next Track
AudioBuilt-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex
Built-in speaker and microphone
Altec Lansing® speakers
SRS Premium Sound
KeyboardASUS 302mm keyboard integrated Numeric keypad
19mm full size key pitch
Battery Pack & Life48.84WHrs, 4400 mAh, 3S2P 6 cells battery pack
AC AdapterOutput: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65W
Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimension & Weight34.9 x 23.8 x 3.65 cm (W x D x H)
2.2 kg (with 6 cell battery)
Warranty & e-support1-year limited global hardware warranty

Here are the images I took out of my brand-new laptop!







I am really so happy today that I have finally acquired my very own laptop. Now I wouldn't have any problems regarding my work since I can bring this anywhere that is a convenient place to do my online job. I can't wait to let my friends see this! It's certainly a cool and awesome laptop from Asus! Thank you Lord for making my wish come true!
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Thursday, April 7, 2011

My Cousins' Graduation

Today was such a tiring (with all the photographer job) yet very memorable day indeed, not for me but for two important people in my life - my cousins. Finally they have successfully finished another chapter in their lives and are now ready to step on to another, more challenging chapter in their education as they both had their graduation rites today.

If you were wondering what's with the 'photographer job' I was trying to say earlier, well actually I was the photographer for my cousin's respective graduation which happened in one single day, but both events didn't happen at the same time though. My cousin Maurice Mae, who graduated in high school, had their baccalaureate mass and graduation ceremony in the morning.On the other hand, my cousin Jericho who graduated in elementary, had theirs in the afternoon. However, both their baccalaureate mass happened at the same time in two different places. I was supposed to wake up very early today to be able to capture the moments during their baccalaureate masses but then I failed to wake up early (damn). Well anyways, it was okay since I was able to manage taking shots in their graduation rites.


Unfortunately, I wasn't able to use a digital camera because our camera's batteries need to be replaced. We did not have enough money to buy two batteries, so I was left with no choice and I used my smartphone's camera instead. I'm glad it takes good shots with its 3.2-mega pixel camera.

During Maurice's graduation, only my sister got inside their gymnasium where there graduation rites were held, so I haven't taken any shots of Maurice while she was there. So sad. Good thing my sister used her phone camera to take shots instead. Great! I was only able to take shots after their graduation, but it was fine. At least we still managed to take shots and captured the event.



Maurice's graduation ended at about 12 noon, just in time for lunch and for the small celebration. After all our relatives enjoyed their lunch, it's high time to prepare for Jericho's graduation rites. At 1pm we were already heading to Jericho's school where their graduation rites will be held on their small gymnasium. I was able to capture the event's most important moments like his receiving of his diploma and as he marched on together with her mom.






I was happy to be able to help out with the shots for my cousins' graduation ceremonies. Though it was really tiring to wait for the right moments to capture, it was all worth it bacause of the smiles I have seen in their faces as well as with their families. To Maurice Mae G. Evilla and Jericho E. Janao, may you continue to strive hard in your educational battle and soar high to reach your dreams and ambitions. Congratulations!

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

My Orange and Bronze Google Experience


Mr. Butch Landingin discussing about Google Technologies

I was definitely surprised, amazed and excited when I first heard Orange&Bronze Software Labs Inc. was going to have a seminar about Google Technologies in our school.


I was one of the lucky few who were able to join the seminar. Mr. Butch Landingin, our first resource speaker from O&B, discussed Google Technologies such as the Google App Engine, Google Maps and Android. Aside from that, Mr. Calin Martin D. Legaspi, also from O&B, interestingly discussed about Agile Software Development which a lot of us IT students learned so much from.

The seminar helped me understand how Google App Engine can help build web apps using the same system that powers Google applications. As a graduating student of Information Technology, this kind of information is very crucial for me to know and learn to easily get a job in the Information Technology industry.
Mr. Calin Martin D. Legaspi discussing Agile Software Development

I also find it fascinating how Google Maps made map navigation easier and more comprehensive than ever before. Additionally, I have learned how the Android had become the number one operating system for mobile phones today which is of great interest for many, including myself. And last but certainly not the least; I learned that Google is more than just the best search engine in the world. Google Technologies has proven to be one of the few biggest innovations of our generation. It uses the best and most powerful programming language in the world to run these new, spectacularly brilliant, and state-of-the-art technologies.
A Samsung mobile phone showing Google Maps


In a synopsis, the seminar made by Orange&Bronze opened my eyes to a whole different dimension of a new world, one that is more prepared and technologically sophisticated, a world where everyone can touch colors and make imaginations expand to new possibilities, a world where everyone wear smiles because of a life made practically easy and conveniently real.

More photos in our seminar:



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Friday, February 25, 2011

Ressurected!


After more than a month of staying idle here in blogger, at last I've finally managed to spare a time to make a new post once again!

I've been very very very busy in the past few weeks,  doing our undergraduate thesis and at the same time working for my On-the-Job Training. I work 6 days a week from Mondays to Saturdays and during Sundays I work on with our thesis with my groupmates. That means I do not have even a single day for rest! Whew! That is why even if I have the chance to surf on the net (I usually do so during the night), I cannot manage to make a new post since my mind is already pre-occupied with doing other important tasks. Also, sometimes when I get home after a hard day's work, I am already very tired and sleepy to have the energy to turn on my personal computer and try to check my blog or make a new post.

But I'm glad my efforts paid off now, well at least almost all of it, since I am still not done with our thesis. However, I am glad that our project defense turned out successful. Right now, I am still not done with my tasks at school. I am still preparing all the requirements that I need in order for me to graduate this coming April 1, 2011. I need to make a documentation report of my OJT (even though I'm still not done yet), prepare at least five certificates of the seminars I have joined at school relating to my course (Information Technology), finalize our proposed system as well as our thesis documentation, have it approved for binding by the panelists during our project defense as well as by our college dean, and finally, print five softbounds of our project. That's all!

And the deadline for all these requirements? This coming Monday, February 28, 2011. So help me God!

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Taking the chance to write...

Here I am right now in my work area, just got back from my lunch break and currently taking a rest and getting the chance where I could write a new blog post. I've been here in Legacy Sales and Printing Press for more than 3 weeks already and for that time duration, I've been feeling more and more comfortable with the people, the environment, and the kind of work I have right here. I'm glad I do!

I have done a lot of job orders already, since the job orders they give me are not so difficult ones, so far!

I guess I only have two weeks more to stay here. Next week is the last week of January, and we, the Information Technology students in our university will be having our field trip/educational tour in Cebu and Bohol next month, and I'm getting excited already! Thus, I will be having my leave at work next week and will resume by the first day of February, so I will be ending up my OJT by the second week of next month. AJA to me!
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