All I Want for Christmas is an iPhone 4S!

Whew! Christmas is just around the corner, with only less than two weeks before the world will celebrate the birth of Jesus. As the days come nearer and nearer, I cannot deny the excitement that I feel, not only because the whole family will get to eat our Noche Buena once again at 12 midnight of December 25, but also because of the gifts that I might be receiving from friends and family.

Although there might be lots of things that I have written down in my Christmas wishlist, topping the list is the one thins which I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for few months now. That is none other than the world's number one smartphone - the iPhone 4S!

If you are someone who knows much about me, well then, you wouldn't wonder why the iPhone 4S is the number one thing on my wishlist, 'coz I am a tech geek (well, not totally though, but I always love gadgets!). Wishing to own one might be too good to be true, as the iPhone is really, really expensive (at least here in the Philippines), and perhaps nobody might afford to buy me one as a gift this Christmas, nonetheless, this is still the number one thing I want to have before this year ends!

By the way, for those who do not know yet the features of the iPhone 4S, it sports a dual-core A5 chip (which is also present in the current Apple iPad 2), and all-new 8-megapixel camera that can shoot 1080p high-def video, the iOS5 and iCloud, and the highly sophisticated virtual assistant - Siri!

the iPhone 4S - the most amazing iPhone yet!

Good news though, the iPhone 4S will be coming to the Philippines this Friday, December 16, 2011, and I am so excited for its arrival! It will be carried by the two major telcos here in the country - Smart and Globe, so perhaps I can acquire one myself from either of these carriers, only if I sign in on a two-year postpaid plan. Hopefully, I can earn enough money before Christmas or before the year ends, so that if nobody can give me the iPhone 4S as a gift, it would be fine, as I may be able to avail of a two-year contract, and grab myself the smartphone that I have always been waiting and eager to have my hands on!

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Answered Prayer...

Whew! I'm busy, that I almost forgot to thank the lord for granting my wish and for not failing my prayers. I am already in my third night of working for my new online job right now, and I am so happy to be hired for this position - SEO Marketing and Product Development Personnel. By the job title alone, I like the sound of it, and even in just three days yet at work I am already starting to love the job, especially that it involves Search Engine Optimization which is one of the skills I am good at, aside from article writing. The employer, Miki Somos, is good to me, and the pay is good as well. I am so happy that god has given me this job, which is perfectly the job I have been asking for!

Now, I have another prayer to God, and that is to continue giving me more wisdom and strength to be able to work for this job in a long-term basis. This is the first job that I will be working at night, which was actually my preference at the first place, so as to avoid any disturbance at home and so that I can work smoothly and continuously. I pray to God that He will continue to guide me as I work each night, and to help me in whatever problems I may encounter. As I have already seen many, many prayers that God has granted me before, I am sure that with this prayer, He will never fail me.

Amen.

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In doubt

I appreciate all the blessings I receive from God each day, be it in a surprise or something that I have been expecting. At this moment, I am caught in a dilemma about something important I have been asking God for, and it is about having a decent and stable job. Although I have had already worked in several online jobs, from article writing to customer support representative, I still haven't been successful enough to last even at least two months in any of those online jobs. So, I made up my mind of trying to apply in local companies here in the city, though I know the fact that I will most probably earn lower than those online jobs can offer me. Right now, I am still currently working in an online job as a blogger. I liked the job at first, but as days do by. it seemed too much for me to write 15 blogs each day about topics which I don't even have any idea. While I'm currently employed in this job, I'm currently waiting for my second interview in a BPO company, for which I applied as an SEO Specialist. My initial interview went fine and I get to see the company's facility and it's a nice workplace in there. As expected, the salary there was lesser than I expected, but that;s fine for me.

Okay, so I'll get to my point now. I am in doubt as to which company I would work for a long-term, while I'm busy working in my online job, at the back of my mind, I'm thinking that working in a company is also nice as I can acquire certain benefits I cannot earn in online jobs. Also, I work home-based in an online job, so it wouldn't be much of a hassle for me as I don't need to be caught up in a traffic jam going to work and thus, no getting late. Both job opportunities have their own advantages and disadvantages against each other. I never forgot that somehow, I am still blessed enough to be in a situation like this, choosing for two great opportunities in life that God has given me. It's just that, it's quite hard to choose, because in the end, it boils down as to my preference, and whatever opportunity I prefer, their is somehow a sacrifice that I need to undertake. I do hope and pray to God I choose for the better, I hope to get the better.

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Rolling in the Deep

Here's a song which is one of those that gives me the Last Song Syndrome. This song, "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele is about moving on from a heartbreak in the past and having the courage to let go of the it, although the scars will always remind one of the sad love story. This song is ironic to the song "Someone like you", a very sad song also by Adele.

"Rolling In The Deep"

Adele

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare
See how I'll leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And it's bringing me out the dark

The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

Baby, I have no story to be told
But I've heard one of you
And I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Making a home down there
As mine sure won't be shared

(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
The scars of your love remind me of us
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
But you played it with a beating

Throw your soul through every open door
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow

(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
We could have had it all
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
It all, it all, it all
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

You could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)

But you played it
You played it
You played it
You played it to the beat.

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Happy Halloween!

These photos were taken at Gaisano City Mall, Cagayan de Oro City sometime in early October. Me and my friend, Roselyn, went to the Toy's department and thought of trying out the cool and creepy Halloween masks. Aside from the masks, there were also spooky Halloween costumes for young and old, perfect for the Holloween parties!

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Remembering Steve Jobs

Farewell, Steve Jobs

In just two consecutive days, the world has received a significant fortunate and unfortunate event, with regards to just a single, world-renowned computer company. In October 4, the next iteration of perhaps the most amazing smartphone in the world was released. The iPhone 4S, which is the most amazing iPhone yet, was introduced to the public by Apple Inc. In October 5, an unfortunate event took the place of a successful event in Apple Inc. Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., who introduced simple, well-designed computers for people who were more interested in what technology could do rather than how it was done, died Wednesday at age 56. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.


In a brief statement, Apple announced the death but did not say where he died. Mr. Jobs suffered from a rare form of pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, and he stepped down as Apple’s chief executive on Aug. 24.


Here is the text of the email that Apple CEO Tim Cook sent to staff to announce Jobs' death:


"Team,


I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.
We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.


No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much."
I just after a few hours after his death, tributes started pouring in. Microsoft Corp co-founder and chairman Bill Gates used the Apple co-founder's own words in his tribute. Here's his message:


"For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor,'' Gates said in an e-mailed statement. "I will miss Steve immensely.''


"Insanely great'' was of one of Jobs' favorite expressions.


"The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come,'' Gates said.


"Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.


"I'm truly saddened to learn of (his) death," he said. "Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work."

Steve holding an apple in his early years.

To reiterate on of the lines of the message sent by Tim Cook, "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."


Truly, Steve Jobs is one of the most influential human being on Earth, and the IT world has lost one of its earliest fathers. Barack Obama says he was one of America's greatest inventors. What he has done until the day he died has significantly the lives of people from different races and made life easier. To the father of the Macintosh, may you finally rest in peace. We will never forget you and your legacy.




Sources:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/steve-jobs/8809997/Steve-Jobs-dies-live-blog.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/steve-jobs-apple-computer-co-founder-dies/2010/09/21/gIQAc14aOL_story.html

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In the Name of Love

I have read this post in a certain Facebook page and after reading it thought if I'd repost it here in my blog to share this story.

This is a true story of a mother’s sacrifice during the recent Japan earthquake. After the Earthquake had subsided, when the rescuers reached the ruins of a young woman’s house, they saw her dead body through the cracks. But her pose was somehow strange that she knelt on her knees like a person was worshiping; her body was leaning forward, and her two hands were supporting an object. The collapsed house had crashed her back and her head. With so many difficulties, the leader of the rescuer team put his hand through a narrow gap on the wall to reach the woman’s body. He was hoping that this woman could be still alive. However, the cold and stiff body told him that she had passed away for sure. He and the rest of the team left this house and were going to search the next collapsed building. For some reason, the team leader was driven by a compelling force to go back to the ruined house of the dead woman. Again, he knelt down and used his hand through the narrow cracks to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he screamed with excitement,” A child! There is a child! “ The whole team worked together; carefully they removed the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a 3-month old little boy wrapped in a flowery blanket under his mother’s dead body. Obviously, the woman had made an ultimate sacrifice for saving her son. When her house was falling, she used her body to make a cover to protect her son. The little boy was still sleeping peacefully when the team leader picked him up. The medical doctor came quickly to exam the little boy. After he opened the blanket, he saw a cell phone inside the blanket. There was a text message on the screen. It said ,” If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” This cell phone was passed around from one hand to another. Every body that read the message wept. ” If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” Such is the mother’ s love for her child!! Dont forget to click the share button.

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